Add your gear items and check if your BOB is within safe carry limits.
Your Body Weight
lbs
Rule of thumb: Your BOB should not exceed 20–25% of your body weight for sustained travel. Military packs cap out around 33%. Above 35% risks injury on rough terrain.
💧 Water & Hydration
lbs
lbs
🍱 Food & Cooking
lbs
lbs
🏕️ Shelter & Sleep
lbs
lbs
lbs
🔧 Tools & Navigation
lbs
lbs
lbs
lbs
🩺 First Aid & Fire
lbs
lbs
👕 Clothing & Protection
lbs
lbs
⚡ Power & Comms
lbs
lbs
🎒 Pack & Misc
lbs
lbs
Total BOB Weight
— lbs
Pro tip: If your bag is too heavy, start with water. Swapping a 64 oz hydration bladder for a 32 oz + filter can cut 2–3 lbs. Food is next — freeze-dried meals weigh half of canned equivalents. The bag itself matters more than people think: a quality 30L BOB can weigh 2 lbs less than a cheap alternative.