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37 real models, each at the size named: what the planner uses, the listing as written, and where it comes from, under the typical item each is an example of. Then the 11 typical items the kit planner picks from, every one an estimate of a common model. Weigh your own.

First aid kit, small 2

Adventure Medical Kits Ultralight/Watertight .7

Adventure Medical Kits

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Weight	5.8 oz
Packed	5 × 3.6 × 1.4 in, 0.4 L (the typical size)

Listed by the maker, as written

Weight	This waterproof first aid kit weighs only 5.8 oz.

No dimensions listed; drawn at the typical size

Sources

Adventure Medical Kits: Ultralight/Watertight .7 First Aid Kit MakerChecked 2026-10-21 Supports weight

Adventure Medical Kits Ultralight/Watertight .5

Adventure Medical Kits

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Weight	3.6 oz
Packed	5 × 3.6 × 1.4 in, 0.4 L (the typical size)

Listed by the maker, as written

Weight	weighs only 3.6 oz.

No packed size listed; drawn at the typical size

Sources

Adventure Medical Kits: Ultralight/Watertight Medical Kit - .5 MakerChecked 2026-10-22 Supports weight, size

First aid kit, medium 2

Adventure Medical Kits Mountain Series Hiker

Adventure Medical Kits

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Weight	8 oz
Packed	6.5 × 6 × 3.5 in, 1.9 L

Listed by the maker, as written

Weight	weighs less than 8oz, and measures 3.5" x 6.0" x 6.5" inches

AMK says it weighs less than 8 oz; the planner counts 8.

Sources

Adventure Medical Kits: Mountain Series Medical Kit - Hiker MakerChecked 2026-10-22 Supports weight, size

Adventure Medical Kits Mountain Series Backpacker

Adventure Medical Kits

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Weight	16 oz (1 lb)
Packed	7 × 6 × 3.8 in, 2.2 L

Listed by the maker, as written

Weight	weighs less than one pound, and measures 3.75" x 6.0" x 7.0" inches.

AMK says it weighs less than a pound; the planner counts 16 oz.

Sources

Adventure Medical Kits: Mountain Series Medical Kit - Backpacker MakerChecked 2026-10-22 Supports weight, size

Headlamp, ultralight 2

Nitecore NU25 MCT UL

Nitecore

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Weight	1.7 oz
Packed	2.4 × 1.3 × 1 in, 0 L

Listed by Nitecore Store, as written

Maximum Brightness	400 lumens
Dimensions	L-2.36" x W-1.30" x H-1.01"
Weight	1.66 oz

Sources

Nitecore Store: Nitecore NU25 MCT UL 400 Lumen USB-C Rechargeable Multi-Temperature Ultralight Headlamp RetailerChecked 2026-10-21 Supports brightness, dimensions, weight

Nitecore NU20 Classic

Nitecore

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Weight	1.3 oz
Packed	2.1 × 1.3 × 1 in, 0 L

Listed by Gossamer Gear, as written

Weight	Weight: 38 g / 1.34 oz
Brightness	With a max output of 360 lumens
Battery	Built-in 500mAh Li-ion battery
Dimensions	52.1mm x 33.1mm x 24.4mm / 2.05" x 1.30" x 0.96"

Sources

Gossamer Gear: Nitecore NU20 Classic Ultralight Headlamp RetailerChecked 2026-10-22 Supports weight, brightness, battery, dimensions

Headlamp 17

Petzl ACTIK CORE

Petzl

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Weight	3.1 oz
Packed	3 × 3 × 1.4 in, 0.2 L (the typical size)

Listed by the maker, as written

Brightness	625 lumens (ANSI/PLATO FL 1)
Weight	88 g
Energy	CORE rechargeable battery (1250 mAh / 3.6 V / 4.5 Wh) or 3 AAA/LR03 batteries (not included)
Watertightness	IPX4 (weather resistant)

Petzl lists no dimensions; drawn at the typical headlamp size

Sources

Petzl: ACTIK CORE - Multisport Headlamps MakerChecked 2026-10-21 Supports weight, brightness, battery

Black Diamond Spot 400-R

Black Diamond

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Weight	3 oz
Packed	3 × 3 × 1.4 in, 0.2 L (the typical size)

Listed by the maker, as written

Weight	86 g
IPX Rating	IP67
Batteries	1500 mAh Li-ion
Lumens	[High] 400 lm, [Medium] 200 lm, [Low] 6 lm
Max Burntime	[High] 4 hrs • [Medium] 8 hrs • [Low] 225

Black Diamond lists only the package size; drawn at the typical headlamp size

Sources

Black Diamond: Spot 400-R Headlamp MakerChecked 2026-10-21 Supports weight, brightness, battery, burn time

Black Diamond Astro 300

Black Diamond

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Weight	3.5 oz
Packed	3 × 3 × 1.4 in, 0.2 L (the typical size)

Listed by the maker, as written

Weight	Weight: 100 g
Lumens	Lumens: [High] 300 lm, [Medium] 150 lm, [Low] 6 lm
Batteries	Batteries: 3x AAA (included) or BD1500 Rechargeable Battery

Black Diamond lists no dimensions; drawn at the typical headlamp size

Sources

Black Diamond: Astro 300 Headlamp MakerChecked 2026-10-22 Supports weight, brightness, batteries

Black Diamond Spot 400

Black Diamond

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Weight	3 oz
Packed	3 × 3 × 1.4 in, 0.2 L (the typical size)

Listed by the maker, as written

Weight	Weight: [AAA] 86 g, [BD1500] 72 g
Lumens	Lumens: [High] 400 lm, [Medium] 200 lm, [Low] 6 lm
Batteries	Batteries: 3x AAA (included), BD 1500 Battery

With the three AAA batteries it comes with (86 g); 72 g with the rechargeable BD 1500.
Black Diamond lists no dimensions; drawn at the typical headlamp size

Sources

Black Diamond: Spot 400 Headlamp MakerChecked 2026-10-22 Supports weight, brightness, batteries

Black Diamond Storm 450

Black Diamond

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Weight	4.9 oz
Packed	3 × 3 × 1.4 in, 0.2 L (the typical size)

Listed by the maker, as written

Weight	Weight: 140 g
Lumens	Lumens: 450 lumens
IPX Rating	IPX Rating: IP67
Batteries	Batteries: 3x AAA or BD1500 Rechargeable Battery

Black Diamond lists no dimensions; drawn at the typical headlamp size

Sources

Black Diamond: Storm 450 Headlamp MakerChecked 2026-10-22 Supports weight, brightness, waterproofing

Nitecore NU33

Nitecore

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Weight	3.4 oz
Packed	2.5 × 1.8 × 1.4 in, 0.1 L

Listed by Nitecore Store, as written

Brightness	700 lumens
Dimensions	L-2.45"xW-1.81"xH-1.4"
Weight	3.37oz

Sources

Nitecore Store: Nitecore NU33 700 Lumen LED Rechargeable Headlamp RetailerChecked 2026-10-22 Supports brightness, dimensions, weight

Nitecore NU25 MCT

Nitecore

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Weight	1.8 oz
Packed	2.4 × 1.4 × 1.1 in, 0.1 L

Listed by Nitecore Store, as written

Brightness	400 lumens
Dimensions	L-2.36" x W-1.35" x H-1.07"
Weight	1.76 oz

The standard headband; the UL version is lighter.

Sources

Nitecore Store: Nitecore NU25 MCT 400 Lumen USB-C Rechargeable Multi-Temperature Headlamp RetailerChecked 2026-10-22 Supports brightness, dimensions, weight

Petzl TIKKA

Petzl

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Weight	3.3 oz
Packed	3 × 3 × 1.4 in, 0.2 L (the typical size)

Listed by the maker, as written

Weight	94 g
Brightness	350 lumens (ANSI/PLATO FL 1)

With three AAA batteries.
Petzl lists no dimensions; drawn at the typical headlamp size

Sources

Petzl: TIKKA® - Hiking & Camping Headlamps MakerChecked 2026-10-22 Supports weight, brightness

Nitecore NU27

Nitecore

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Weight	2 oz
Packed	2.6 × 1.3 × 1 in, 0.1 L

Listed by Nitecore Store, as written

Maximum Brightness	600 lumens
Dimensions	L-2.58" x W-1.33" x H-1.00"
Weight	1.98 oz

Sources

Nitecore Store: Nitecore NU27 600 Lumen USB-C Rechargeable Multi-Temperature Headlamp RetailerChecked 2026-10-22 Supports brightness, dimensions, weight

BioLite Range 400

BioLite

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Weight	2.6 oz
Packed	3 × 3 × 1.4 in, 0.2 L (the typical size)

Listed by the maker, as written

Lumens	400 Lm HIGH, 1.5 Lm LOW
Battery	1634 mAh Lithium-ion
Burn Time (Hours)	200 LOW / 6 HIGH
Weight	2.6 oz (75 g)

BioLite lists no dimensions; drawn at the typical size

Sources

BioLite: Range 400 MakerChecked 2026-10-24 Supports lumens, battery, burn time, weight

BioLite Range 300

BioLite

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Weight	1.8 oz
Packed	3 × 3 × 1.4 in, 0.2 L (the typical size)

Listed by the maker, as written

Lumens	300 Lm HIGH, 1.5 Lm LOW
Battery	817 mAh Lithium-ion
Burn Time (Hours)	100 LOW / 4 HIGH
Weight	1.8 oz (52 g)

BioLite lists no dimensions; drawn at the typical size

Sources

BioLite: Range 300 MakerChecked 2026-10-24 Supports lumens, battery, burn time, weight

Fenix HM50R V2.0

Fenix

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Weight	2.8 oz
Packed	2.5 × 1.4 × 1.3 in, 0.1 L

Listed by the maker, as written

Size	Length: 2.52” (64mm) Width: 1.42” (36mm) Height: 1.26” (32mm)
Weight	2.75 oz. (78g) including battery and headband
Max Lumens	700

A small metal-bodied headlamp on a swappable 16340 battery.

Sources

Fenix Lighting: Fenix HM50R V2.0 Rechargeable Headlamp MakerChecked 2026-10-24 Supports size, weight, lumens

Petzl Swift RL

Petzl

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Weight	3.3 oz
Packed	3 × 3 × 1.4 in, 0.2 L (the typical size)

Listed by the maker, as written

Brightness	1200 lumens (ANSI FL1 STANDARD)
Weight	92 g

Petzl lists no dimensions; drawn at the typical size

Sources

Petzl: SWIFT RL - Multisport Headlamps MakerChecked 2026-10-24 Supports brightness, weight

Black Diamond Storm Headlamp

Black Diamond

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Weight	3.6 oz
Packed	3 × 3 × 1.4 in, 0.2 L (the typical size)

Listed by the maker, as written

Weight	102 g
Lumens	550 lumens
Batteries	Serviceable 3.7v 1800 mAh Li-ion battery
Max Burntime	70 hours

The rechargeable Storm that replaced the Storm 450.
Black Diamond lists no dimensions; drawn at the typical size

Sources

Black Diamond: Storm Headlamp MakerChecked 2026-10-24 Supports weight, lumens, battery, burn time

Black Diamond Storm+ Headlamp

Black Diamond

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Weight	4 oz
Packed	3 × 3 × 1.4 in, 0.2 L (the typical size)

Listed by the maker, as written

Weight	114 g
Lumens	750 lumens
Batteries	Serviceable rechargeable 2200 mAh Li-ion
Max Burntime	80 hours

Black Diamond lists no dimensions; drawn at the typical size

Sources

Black Diamond: Storm+ Headlamp MakerChecked 2026-10-24 Supports weight, lumens, battery, burn time

Black Diamond Spot Headlamp

Black Diamond

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Weight	3 oz
Packed	3 × 3 × 1.4 in, 0.2 L (the typical size)

Listed by the maker, as written

Weight	86 g
Lumens	450 lumens
Batteries	3 x AAA or BD 1500 Rechargeable Battery
Max Burntime	200 hours

Runs on AAAs or Black Diamond’s rechargeable pack; the weight is as listed.
Black Diamond lists no dimensions; drawn at the typical size

Sources

Black Diamond: Spot Headlamp MakerChecked 2026-10-24 Supports weight, lumens, batteries, burn time

Black Diamond Cosmo Headlamp

Black Diamond

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Weight	3.1 oz
Packed	3 × 3 × 1.4 in, 0.2 L (the typical size)

Listed by the maker, as written

Weight	88 g
Lumens	350 lumens
Batteries	3 x AAA or BD 1500 Rechargeable Battery
Max Burntime	200 hours

Black Diamond lists no dimensions; drawn at the typical size

Sources

Black Diamond: Cosmo Headlamp MakerChecked 2026-10-24 Supports weight, lumens, batteries, burn time

Small knife 1

Opinel No.07 Carbon Steel Folding Knife

Opinel

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Weight	1.4 oz
Packed	3.9 × 1 × 0.4 in, 0 L

Listed by the maker, as written

Blade Length	3.07 Inches
Overall Length	7.0 Inches
Weight	1.4 oz

Closed, about 3.9 in long: the listed 7.0 in overall less the 3.07 in blade; the typical knife width

Sources

Opinel USA: No.07 Carbon Steel Folding Knife MakerChecked 2026-10-22 Supports weight, length

Paper map and compass 4

Suunto A-10 NH Compass

Suunto

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Weight	1.1 oz
Packed	4.1 × 2.2 × 0.4 in, 0.1 L

Listed by the maker, as written

Weight	30 g / 1.06 oz
Measurements	56 x 104 x 10 mm / 2.2 x 4.09 x 0.39 "

The compass alone; the typical item also counts a paper map.

Sources

Suunto: Suunto A-10 NH Compass MakerChecked 2026-10-22 Supports weight, size

Suunto M-3 G Compass

Suunto

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Weight	1.7 oz
Packed	4.7 × 2.4 × 0.6 in, 0.1 L

Listed by the maker, as written

Weight	48 g / 1.69 oz
Measurements	120 x 61 x 14 mm / 4.72 x 2.4 x 0.55 "

The compass alone; the typical item also counts a paper map. Adjustable declination and a global needle.

Sources

Suunto: Suunto M-3 G Compass MakerChecked 2026-10-22 Supports weight, size

Suunto MC-2 G Mirror Compass

Suunto

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Weight	2.7 oz
Packed	4 × 2.6 × 0.7 in, 0.1 L

Listed by the maker, as written

Weight	75 g / 2.65 oz
Measurements	65 x 101 x 18 mm / 2.56 x 3.98 x 0.71 "

The compass alone; the typical item also counts a paper map. A sighting mirror for bearings and signaling.

Sources

Suunto: Suunto MC-2 G Mirror Compass MakerChecked 2026-10-22 Supports weight, size

Suunto Clipper L/B NH Compass

Suunto

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Weight	0.2 oz
Packed	1.2 × 0.9 × 0.4 in, 0 L

Listed by the maker, as written

Weight	5 g / 0.18 oz
Measurements	30 x 24 x 11 mm / 1.18 x 0.94 x 0.43 "

A clip-on micro compass for a strap or map edge, not one to take bearings with.

Sources

Suunto: Suunto Clipper L/B NH Compass MakerChecked 2026-10-22 Supports weight, size

Satellite messenger 4

Garmin inReach Mini 2

Garmin

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Weight	3.5 oz
Packed	3.9 × 2 × 1 in, 0.1 L

Listed by the maker, as written

Dimension	2.04” x 3.90” x 1.03” (5.17 x 9.90 x 2.61 cm)
Weight	3.5 oz (100.0 g)
Water rating	IPX7

Sources

Garmin: Garmin inReach Mini 2 MakerChecked 2026-10-21 Supports dimensions, weight

Garmin inReach Messenger

Garmin

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Weight	4 oz
Packed	4 × 2.6 × 1 in, 0.1 L (the typical size)

Listed by the maker, as written

Weight	4 oz (113.9 g)

No size listed on the page as read; drawn at the typical size

Sources

Garmin: Garmin inReach Messenger MakerChecked 2026-10-22 Supports weight

ZOLEO Satellite Communicator

ZOLEO

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Weight	5.3 oz
Packed	3.6 × 2.6 × 1.1 in, 0.1 L

Listed by the maker, as written

Weight	150g (5.3 oz)
Size (L x W x D)	9.1 x 6.6 x 2.7 cm (3.58 x 2.6 x 1.06 in)

The highest-rated satellite messenger in the 2025 PCT hiker survey.

Sources

ZOLEO: ZOLEO Satellite Communicator MakerChecked 2026-10-22 Supports weight, size

Garmin inReach Mini 3

Garmin

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Weight	4.3 oz
Packed	3.9 × 2.2 × 1.1 in, 0.1 L

Listed by the maker, as written

Dimension	2.16" x 3.85" x 1.05" (5.50 x 9.80 x 2.67 cm)
Weight	4.31 oz (122.2 g)
Battery life	Up to 350 hours with 10-minute inReach tracking

The inReach Mini 2’s successor, with a color touchscreen.

Sources

Garmin: Garmin inReach Mini 3 MakerChecked 2026-10-24 Supports dimensions, weight, battery life

Fire starter 2

UCO Stormproof Match Kit

UCO

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Weight	1.2 oz
Packed	2.4 × 1.2 × 0.6 in, 0 L (the typical size)

Listed by the maker, as written

Weight	Weight: 1.2 oz (34 g)
Capacity	Capacity: Holds up to 40 matches
Burn Time	Burn Time: Up to 15 seconds

A waterproof case with 25 windproof matches and strikers.
No case size listed; drawn at the typical size

Sources

UCO: Stormproof Match Kit MakerChecked 2026-10-22 Supports weight, contents

UCO Titan Stormproof Match Kit

UCO

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Weight	2 oz
Packed	2.4 × 1.2 × 0.6 in, 0 L (the typical size)

Listed by the maker, as written

Weight	Weight: 2.0 oz (57 g)
Kit Includes	Kit Includes: 12 Titan matches, waterproof match case, 3 strikers
Burn Time	Burn Time: Up to 25 seconds per match

No case size listed; drawn at the typical size

Sources

UCO: Titan Stormproof Match Kit MakerChecked 2026-10-22 Supports weight, contents

Emergency blanket 1

SOL Emergency Blanket

SOL

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Weight	2.9 oz
Packed	4 × 3 × 0.5 in, 0.1 L (the typical size)

Listed by the maker, as written

Dimensions:	56 x 84 inches
Weight:	2.9oz

The listed size is the blanket open; drawn at the typical folded size

Sources

SOL (Survive Outdoors Longer): Emergency Blanket MakerChecked 2026-10-21 Supports dimensions, weight

Repair kit: tape, patches, needle 1

Therm-a-Rest Instant Field Repair Kit

Therm-a-Rest

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Weight	2 oz
Packed	6 × 4 × 1 in, 0.3 L

Listed by the maker, as written

Weight (Standard):	2 oz
Width (Standard):	4 in
Length (Standard):	6 in
Height (Standard):	1 in

Self-adhesive patches for air pads.

Sources

Therm-a-Rest (Cascade Designs): Instant Field Repair Kit MakerChecked 2026-10-22 Supports weight, size

Bear spray 1

Counter Assault Bear Spray 10.2 oz

Counter Assault

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Weight	13.3 oz
Packed	8.5 × 2.3 × 2.3 in, 0.6 L

Listed by the maker, as written

10.2 oz. Canister Dimensions:	8.5" x 2.25"
10.2 oz. Canister Weight:	.83 lbs

10.2 oz is the spray inside; the full canister weighs 0.83 lb (13.3 oz).

Sources

Counter Assault: 10.2 oz. Bear Spray MakerChecked 2026-10-21 Supports dimensions, weight

Typical items 11

What the kit planner, the gear browser and the flat lay start from. Packed volume comes from the packed size shown. Sleeping bags and quilts give the ISO 23537 lower limit and comfort ratings; pads give ASTM F3340 R-values.

Item	Weight	Packed	Basis
First aid kit, small	3 oz	0.4 L, 5 × 3.6 × 1.4 in	Typical of common models; weigh your own.
First aid kit, medium	7 oz	1.1 L, 7 × 5 × 2.2 in	Typical of common models; weigh your own.
Headlamp, ultralight	1 oz	0.1 L, 2.4 × 2.4 × 1 in	Typical of common models; weigh your own.
Headlamp	2.8 oz	0.2 L, 3 × 3 × 1.4 in	Typical of common models; weigh your own.
Small knife	0.8 oz	0 L, 3.5 × 1 × 0.4 in	Typical of common models; weigh your own.
Paper map and compass	2.5 oz	0.2 L, 6 × 4.2 × 0.6 in	Typical of common models; weigh your own.
Satellite messenger	4 oz	0.1 L, 4 × 2.6 × 1 in	Typical of common models; weigh your own.
Fire starter	0.5 oz	0 L, 2.4 × 1.2 × 0.6 in	Typical of common models; weigh your own.
Emergency blanket	1.5 oz	0.1 L, 4 × 3 × 0.5 in	Typical of common models; weigh your own.
Repair kit: tape, patches, needle	1 oz	0.1 L, 4 × 3 × 0.6 in	Typical of common models; weigh your own.
Bear spray	10 oz	0.5 L, 7.4 × 2.2 × 2.2 in	Typical of common models; weigh your own.