FIFO Pack Weight Calculator
Packing for a swing means squeezing clothing, boots, PPE, toiletries and gadgets into one bag — and charter and regional flights are strict on weight. This calculator totals your bag by category and checks it against your checked-baggage limit so you know before the airport whether you are under, on, or over.
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How to use this calculator
- Enter your clothing weight, then add boots & PPE, toiletries, electronics and any other items (all optional).
- Set your airline's checked-baggage limit (defaults to 23 kg).
- Read the total pack weight, how much allowance is left, and whether the bag is under or over the limit.
How it works
Total pack weight is simply the sum of every category you enter: clothing + boots & PPE + toiletries + electronics + other. Remaining allowance = limit − total. A positive remaining allowance means you are under the limit; a negative one means you are overweight and it is shown as 'over by X kg'.
Worked example
Worked example. Clothing 8 kg, boots & PPE 4 kg, toiletries 2 kg, electronics 3 kg and other 3 kg totals 20 kg against a 23 kg limit, leaving 3 kg spare — Under limit. Bump those up to 25 kg total and the same 23 kg limit reads 'over by 2 kg' — Over limit.
Common mistakes
- Assuming everyone gets 23 kg — FIFO charter and regional-airline limits vary, so confirm your actual allowance.
- Forgetting carry-on — checked and cabin baggage usually have separate limits (often around 23 kg + 7 kg).
- Weighing at the airport instead of at home — by then it is too late to avoid overweight fees or repacking at the counter.
Frequently asked questions
What is a typical FIFO baggage limit?
Many carriers allow around 23 kg checked plus about 7 kg carry-on, but charter flights to remote sites and regional airlines often set their own, sometimes lower, limits. Always check your specific flight before packing.
Does this include my carry-on bag?
No — enter only the items going in your checked bag and set the checked-baggage limit. Carry-on is usually a separate allowance, so weigh it on its own against its own limit.
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