Jason Evangelho 🐧🎒

I'll never be an ultralight backpacker, but the little gear optimizations I've been chasing apparently paid off! My new base weight is 20lb 12oz (9.27kg) and total pack weight fully loaded with water and food is 29lb 7oz (13.35kg).

This obviously includes the weight of the Gregory pack itself, which is a fairly beefy 5.5 pounds. But that's why it's so comfortable.

Anyway, I've shaved off a few pounds from that base weight! Happy happy happy.

Mar 14 at 7:38pmWeb
Show threadJason Evangelho 🐧🎒Mar 14
Here's everything in my 2026 pack, with descriptions and weight breakdowns.
https://lighterpack.com/r/42b94j
Show threadPaulMar 14
@killyourfm That is a really cool site. Must come in really handy for those "must pack lighter next time" situations.
Show threadJason Evangelho 🐧🎒Mar 14
@plwt YES! When every ounce counts. And it's really easy to use.
Show threadSeth of the FediverseMar 14
@killyourfm Have a blast Bud!
Show threadfloMar 14
@killyourfm
Happy hiking!
Show threadJason Evangelho 🐧🎒Mar 14
@fasnix Thank you! It always is.
Show threadpitastrudlMar 14
@killyourfm
Got a Gregory pack myself, it is really comfy, I just love it. I think for my 3 day hike i reached similar weight (food was aquired daily). I tried other packs but it never felt as good as this one. Im curious to see your packlist if you decide to share.
Show threadJason Evangelho 🐧🎒Mar 14

@pitastrudl ooh! Pack twins :)
I agree it was the most comfortable by far, and I tried on a TON of packs first.

I need to update my LighterPack list, so your request is the perfect excuse to do it. Will ping ya when it's finished.

Show threadJason Evangelho 🐧🎒Mar 14
@pitastrudl Here you go! This is everything, minus certain toiletries and clothing. https://lighterpack.com/r/42b94j
Show threadBrian DavisMar 14
@killyourfm nice! 20lbs is a very respectable base weight. And if you do decide to replace the Gregory with something UL you'll immediately drop another 3. Nothing against Gregorys though, those are great packs.
Show threadThe Wellerman Sam Mar 14
@killyourfm What is the capacity of the backpack? Just trying to gauge it compared to the different ones I have!
Show threadJason Evangelho 🐧🎒Mar 14
@samsonite 65 liters. It's a monster :)