5 Kilo Backpack

How To Pack A Five Kilo Backpack


35 L Backpack
1050 g - 37 oz

Sleeping Bag
567 g - 20 oz

Sleeping Pad
620 g - 22 oz

LED Lantern
250 g - 8.82 oz

Anti-Blister Sock
50 g - 1.76 oz

Toilet Paper
130 g - 4.6 oz

Crumple Hat - SPF 50 + insect repellent
40 g - 1.4 oz

Jacket - Waterproof outside, Fleece inside
397 g - 14 oz

Long Sleeve - Wicking + Quick Dry
238 g - 8.4 oz

ExOfficio Underwear - Wicking + Quick Dry
32 g - 1.12 oz

Toiletries Bag
750 g - 26.5 oz


Packing light toiletries is essential.


Keep it Simple.


Here's what you'll find in Nichole's ultra light bag :

Zippered Cosmetic Bag - Travel Sized Toothbrush - Travel Sized Toothpaste - Micro-Fiber Towel (65 grams - 2.3 oz) - Mini Bottle of Foot Cream - Mini Nail Clippers - Blister Bandaids - Needle and Thread - Sleep Mask - Ear Plugs - Tin Soap Dish (Including: A Slice of My Regular Bar of Soap, A Slice of Solid Shampoo, A Slice of Facial Soap, A Slice of Laundry Soap) - Shower Flip Flops - Mini Sunscreen - And a Suction Cup Shower Hook (to hang my toiletries bag and clothes where there are no hooks)

Congratulations! This backpack weighs in at just over 4 kilos!

Thus leaving you plenty of room (876 g) to pack your sketchbook, pencil, Bible, and snacks.

The rest, my dear friend, you simply wear ...
                                     Hiking Pants - Ultra Light + Quick Dry

Short Sleeved Shirt - Ultra Light + Wicking + Quick Dry
Light Hiking Shoes (Choose Cross-Trainers Over Boot)
Anti-Blister Socks
ExOfficio Undergarments - Wicking + Quick Dry
Rash Guard Spandex Layer (guys)
ExOfficio Camisole (gals)
Trekking Sticks (2)

5 Kilo Backpack