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Bag weight calculator

Check if your emergency bag is within the recommended weight. Ideally, it should not exceed 15-20% of your body weight.

Your body weight

Body weight (kg)

Select the items in your bag

Water and food

Water 1 L 1.0 kg

Energy bars x6 0.3 kg

Canned food x3 1.2 kg

Dried fruit/nuts 0.3 kg

Shelter and protection

Compact sleeping bag 1.5 kg

Emergency blanket 0.1 kg

Waterproof poncho 0.3 kg

Change of clothes 1.5 kg

First aid

Basic medical kit 0.5 kg

Personal medication 0.2 kg

Tools and communication

Flashlight + batteries 0.3 kg

Portable radio 0.2 kg

Power bank + cables 0.4 kg

Multi-tool/knife 0.2 kg

Whistle 0.05 kg

Documents and cash

Documents in waterproof bag 0.3 kg

Cash 0.1 kg

Hygiene

Basic hygiene kit 0.4 kg

Tips to reduce weight

Use water purification tablets instead of carrying all the water. One tablet purifies 1L and weighs less than 1g.
Replace canned food with dehydrated or freeze-dried food, which weighs 3-4x less.
Choose ultralight equipment (compact sleeping bag, poncho instead of jacket).
Divide items among family members. Each adult can carry their own water and clothes.

See the complete list of items for the emergency bag