Weight tracking
How Trailkeep calculates and displays pack weight, and how to use the summary chart.
The weight summary at the top of every gear list breaks your total load into four categories. The summary is collapsible — click the header to hide it when you want more screen space.
Weight categories
| Category | What it includes | Example items |
|---|---|---|
| Base weight | Everything that stays constant trip to trip | Shelter, sleep system, pack, stove, navigation |
| Worn weight | Items worn or carried on your body | Boots, rain jacket, trekking poles, hat |
| Consumable weight | Items used up during the trip | Food, fuel, toiletries, first aid consumables |
| Total weight | Base + worn + consumable | Everything |
Mark each item as Worn or Consumable using the toggle in the item row. Unmarked items count as base weight.
Weight units
Weight units are set per list — each list can use a different unit. Options are g, kg, oz, and lb. The unit you choose applies to the summary totals and the chart display.
Individual items keep their own unit when imported or manually entered. The summary converts all items to the list's unit automatically.
Items without a weight value are excluded from all totals. Zero-weight items (weight set to 0) are included.
Summary chart
The summary includes a visual breakdown of weight by category. Two views are available — toggle between them using the chart icon in the summary header:
Bar chart
Horizontal progress bars showing each category's contribution as a proportion of total weight. The default view.
Pie chart (donut)
A donut chart with each category as a slice. Hover a slice to see the category name, weight, and percentage. Click a slice to scroll to that category in the list.
The chart view preference is saved per list — switching to pie chart on one list does not affect others.
Why the breakdown matters
Base weight is the number most serious hikers optimise. It represents the fixed cost of your setup before food, fuel, and calories. Comparing base weight across trips lets you see whether your setup is getting lighter over time.
Consumable weight varies with trip duration and food strategy. Keeping it separate means your base weight comparison stays meaningful regardless of whether you are doing a 2-day weekend or a 14-day thru-hike section.