Weight Weenie
The ultimate ultralight backpacking gear tracker. Optimize your pack weight, build perfect loadouts, and achieve ultralight base weights under 10 pounds.
Everything You Need for Ultralight Backpacking
From weekend warriors to thru-hikers, Weight Weenie helps you optimize every ounce in your pack.
Smart Weight Tracking
Track every piece of gear with precise weights. Automatically calculate total pack weight, base weight, and consumables.
Loadout Management
Create custom loadouts for different trips. Compare weights across configurations and save your best setups as templates.
Weight Optimization
Get intelligent recommendations to reduce pack weight. Identify heavy items and find lighter alternatives.
Analytics & Insights
Visualize weight distribution by category. Track your optimization progress over time with detailed charts.
Ultralight Goals
Set and achieve ultralight base weight targets. Get milestone tracking for sub-10lb, sub-8lb, and extreme ultralight goals.
Mobile Optimized
PWA support for offline access. Add to your home screen and manage gear even without internet connection.
How Weight Weenie Works
Three simple steps to ultralight backpacking success
Add Your Gear
Create a comprehensive inventory of all your backpacking gear with accurate weights and categories.
Build Loadouts
Create different gear configurations for various trip types - day hikes, weekend trips, or thru-hikes.
Optimize & Track
Get recommendations to reduce weight, track your progress, and achieve your ultralight goals.
Master Ultralight Backpacking
Learn the principles of ultralight backpacking, gear selection strategies, and weight optimization techniques from experienced thru-hikers and ultralight enthusiasts.
Base Weight Goals
Under 10 lbs: Ultralight
Under 5 lbs: Super Ultralight
Under 3 lbs: Extreme Ultralight
Big Four Categories
Shelter: Tent, tarp, bivy
Sleep: Sleeping bag/quilt, pad
Pack: Backpack and organization
Cook: Stove, pot, utensils
Weight Saving Tips
Cut unnecessary items first
Choose multi-use gear
Invest in lightweight versions
Consider DIY modifications
Ready to Go Ultralight?
Join thousands of backpackers who have optimized their pack weight and transformed their hiking experience with Weight Weenie.
Launch Weight WeenieAbout Weight Weenie - The Ultralight Backpacking Revolution
Weight Weenie is the most advanced ultralight backpacking gear tracker and base weight calculator available. Created by Backcountry Labs, Weight Weenie helps backpackers, thru-hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts achieve their ultralight goals through precise gear tracking and intelligent weight optimization.
Whether you're preparing for your first ultralight backpacking trip or you're a seasoned thru-hiker looking to shave ounces from your pack, Weight Weenie provides the tools you need. Our gear management system goes beyond simple spreadsheets to offer smart recommendations, category analysis, and progress tracking toward your base weight goals.
Key advantages: Comprehensive gear database, intelligent loadout management, real-time weight calculations, offline PWA support, and community-driven gear recommendations. Weight Weenie is the essential tool for anyone serious about ultralight backpacking and pack weight optimization.