I've been working on a spreadsheet on Google Docs recently, entering each item of kit along with their weights and then categorising them in to the right pack areas. It's geeky I know but I find it's a good way of getting the weight down on your pack, having the numbers there in front of you in black and white help you work on certain areas, ultimately getting that base weight down. It's probably more useful to those who cover mileage on their trips, but it can also be a general reference for when it comes to packing for that next outing. If you print out the spreadsheet you'll have a tick box down the left where you can check off your kit.
Here's how to create your own Kit List quickly, once you've copied it you're welcome to edit categories to whatever you like.
You can change the settings so your spreadsheet is only visble to invitees, or you can make it public but uneditable (sp)
The totals for each section are worked out with formulas, it's dead easy to do so you can change yours if you add more lines. It's all explained in the Help section.
The current list I have is for a 3 day gentle hiking trip to the Lake District, I packed for 3 season
Original format from Chad Poindexter
Here's how to create your own Kit List quickly, once you've copied it you're welcome to edit categories to whatever you like.
- Log into your own Google Doc’s account, if you don't have one already then create one
- Open my gear list (Click HERE)
- In the top left hand corner click “File”
- Next, click “Make a copy…” from the drop-down
- In the dialogue box rename it to whatever you want, click “OK”
You can change the settings so your spreadsheet is only visble to invitees, or you can make it public but uneditable (sp)
The totals for each section are worked out with formulas, it's dead easy to do so you can change yours if you add more lines. It's all explained in the Help section.
The current list I have is for a 3 day gentle hiking trip to the Lake District, I packed for 3 season
Original format from Chad Poindexter
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