OptiBlog by Luka Diktić

Hiking - knapsack optimization

Chose backpack capacity and watch the optimization pack the best set of gear.
"Value" is your subjective score (1-10). Weight resolution: 0.1 kg.

Hiking ridge above treeline

Real-world optimization

Pick capacity, then optimize for your favorite gear. Must-haves are pre-packed.

8.0 kg

All gear

Water (2L)
Water (2L) — hydration
2.00 kg utility 20
Food
Food — lunch
1.50 kg utility 10
Wind jacket
Wind jacket
0.60 kg utility 8
First aid
First aid
0.25 kg utility 15
Spare T-shirt
Spare T-shirt
0.50 kg utility 4
Flashlight
Flashlight
0.34 kg utility 6
Power bank
Power bank
0.28 kg utility 5
Softshell
Softshell — weather dependent
1.40 kg utility 8
Rain poncho
Rain poncho — rain
0.55 kg utility 6
Camera
Camera — personal treat
1.65 kg utility 3
Compass
Compass
0.10 kg utility 6
Tent
Tent
4.50 kg utility 15

Packed

Total weight: 7.52 / 8.0 kg
Utilization: 94%
Total utility: 88
  • Water (2L) Water (2L) 2.00 kg u=20
  • Food Food 1.50 kg u=10
  • Wind jacket Wind jacket 0.60 kg u=8
  • First aid First aid 0.25 kg u=15
  • Spare T-shirt Spare T-shirt 0.50 kg u=4
  • Flashlight Flashlight 0.34 kg u=6
  • Power bank Power bank 0.28 kg u=5
  • Softshell Softshell 1.40 kg u=8
  • Rain poncho Rain poncho 0.55 kg u=6
  • Compass Compass 0.10 kg u=6