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PackLight for Backpacking

by Mark Oliveira

iPhone

Active Last checked 6 Aug 2026

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What it is
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At a glance
  • Free to download
  • In-app purchases

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Function Availability Access Scope Evidence
Family Sharing Yes Unknown App Store Store published
Free app Yes Free Store published
In-app purchases Yes Limited free Store published

Screens

App Store

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Pricing & paywalls

App Store

  • Supporter Edition — $19.99

Ratings & reviews

App Store

4.8 987 ratings · App Store

  1. 5/5Best Outdoor Tool App

    The app is easy to use. It has got two different sections. The first is a camping gear list, which allows you to put in all the information about a specific item or a specific group of items, by weight, make notes about that particular item, what you may to include with that item. The gear list section automatically categorizes the same type of items together, also allows you to add the total weight of that item (so you can specialize the load if need be). The second section is the plans section such as a day hike plan or a weekend camp out plan. There is an option to change the plan names to whatever you need to, also allowing you to import whatever gear you need for that particular plan. Many plans can be prepared as different situations dictate, or needs dictate. It a great app that every outdoorsman should have in their “tool kit.”

    PapPap28 · 6 Aug 2026

  2. 5/5Beats me keeping a huge spreadsheet for all my adventures

    I’ve used this app for backpacking to car camping and found it super easy to use. You input all your gear into the app to create an inventory. You can choose to add the weight of the item, which helps me keep my pack weight in check. You also can categorize your gear, which helped me focus on, for instance, everything I needed for cooking. Once you’ve created the the gear list then you create a packing list for whatever your adventure is. Currently I have one for car camping, a weekend hike on the Florida Trail and a section hike on the AT. It also has a feature that allows me to check off items as I pack. I truly have enjoyed using and having the app!

    TheRealPVBRock · 6 Aug 2026

  3. 4/5Great for organizing and base weight

    I really like how you can make multiple lists for different load outs (like for different seasons etc) and you can have a big inventory of all your gear... my only complaint is that you have to manually enter EVERYTHING which is very time consuming. It would be nice if they kept a database online that you could search as you add gear with the weight and category already saved. Then if you are adding something not saved on the database, you would add it manually, but the next person would be able to search it. Overall it’s really a great tool to make sure I am bringing everything I need, and only what I need and be cognizant of my base weight. I recently had some back issues, and while I’ve never really cared how much my pack weighed, I am wanting to conserve my back as best I can so I can continue backpacking until I can’t walk anymore. Cheers to growing old!

    shockNroll · 6 Aug 2026

  4. 5/5Wonderful App

    I love this app because it will show me the things I should know before heading off into the wilderness. By that I mean, if I take the time to weigh all my gear for a specific geo area, at least I have a clue of how much weight I will actually be hauling. I have several categories of these places and depending on time of season and location, I get to plan ahead and get things in order. Rather than just trying a pack on after putting it together and finding out miles away from camp that it’s to uncomfortable or just to heavy. And everything must be pre packed, again, according to the climate and time of year. This app makes those decisions much easier to determine. Yes, I enjoy this application very much!

    Desert Roadrunner · 6 Aug 2026

  5. 5/5The app I didn’t know I needed until I tried it

    I didn’t think I cared about weight. My pack is intended for a slightly heavier load (I.e. not an ultralight pack) and I’m not an ultralight though hiker. Just a weekend warrior, if you will. Nonetheless, this app made the process of inventorying all my gear and recording the weights very simple. Building a load out and seeing the total weight was pretty much spot on (it’s as good as the detail you put into it) and the checklist is a very nice feature. Gone are the days of making a simple checklist in Apple Notes. I really like this app and can’t imagine planning a trip without it in the future.

    aeisan · 6 Aug 2026

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Versions

App Store

  • 1.0
  • 2.0

    PackLight has a new look and layout. You can now add multiples of an item to your lists. See list weight on the list creation screen. A share button in Settings makes it easier to tell your friends... hint, hint ; ) Let me know what you think! @packlightapp on twitter

  • 2.0.1

    PackLight has a new look and layout. You can now add multiples of an item to your lists. See list weight on the list creation screen. A share button in Settings makes it easier to tell your friends... hint, hint ; ) Let me know what you think! @packlightapp on twitter

  • 3.0

    BIG UPDATE includes: - Export packing lists - Visualize category weights with a graph - See category weight updates in real time as you build your packing lists - Many UI improvements

  • 3.0.1

    BIG UPDATE includes: - Export packing lists - Visualize category weights with a graph - See category weight updates in real time as you build your packing lists - Many UI improvements

  • 3.1

    You've been asking and it's finally here... custom categories! Now you can categorize your gear however you want :-D Thanks for using PackLight! Please leave a review and let me know what you think. Oh and tell your backpacker friends!

  • 3.2

    Added a checklist view to help you pack. ---------------------------- Thanks for using PackLight! Please leave a review if you like the app :)

  • 3.3

    Added the ability to duplicate packing lists. ---------------------------- Thanks for using PackLight! Please leave a review if you like the app :)

  • 3.4

    Changed the list "description" field into a more useful, multi-line "notes" field. Small bug fixes. ---------------------------- Thanks for using PackLight! Please leave a review if you like the app :)

  • 3.5

    You can now import packing lists from LighterPack. ---------------------------- Thanks for using PackLight! Please leave a review if you like the app :)

  • 3.6

    Thanks for sending in your feedback! This update includes two of the most requested updates: 1) You can now enter item weight in grams or ounces without having to switch the unit in settings. 2) Added a notes field to inventory items. ---------------------------- Thanks for using PackLight! Please leave a review and tell your friends if you like the app :)

  • 3.7

    You can now add multiple inventory items to an existing packing list at once. You no longer need to add them one at a time. ---------------------------- Thanks for using PackLight! Please leave a review and tell your friends if you like the app :)

  • 3.8

    When creating a new inventory item, PackLight no longer automatically skips to the notes field after you select a category. ---------------------------- Thanks for using PackLight! Please leave a review and tell your friends if you like the app :)

  • 3.9

    Bug fix: the weight field now defaults to a number pad as it should. ---------------------------- Thanks for using PackLight! Please leave a review and tell your friends if you like it. :)

  • 4.0

    PackLight turns 10 this year!! Let's celebrate with a BIG update :) This update includes many of the most popular user requests. Thanks to your feedback, PackLight keeps getting better! - Share Lists On The Web: Upload a packing list to the new packlightapp.com web site and share a link with friends. - Base Lists: Start your packing list empty, include all of your items, or pre-populate it with another list. - User-requested enhancements: Enjoy a PackLight that is even easier to use thanks to your great user feedback. There are too many related updates to list here. Please keep the feedback coming! - Supporter Edition: Core PackLight will always be free but if you'd like to show financial support please consider the new one-time purchase, "Supporter Edition". As a thank you, you'll gain permanent access to new, advanced features: + Create Gear Kits - Group items that you normally pack together (like a first aid kit or cooking gear) to easily add them to your packing lists. + Inventory Search - Quickly find gear in your inventory. + Unlimited Base Lists - Create packing lists based on as many other lists and kits as you'd like. I hope you'll check it out! ---------------------------- Thanks for using PackLight! Please leave a review and tell your friends if you like it. :)

  • 4.0.1 · 24 Sep 2025

    Fixed a bug that caused items to temporarily appear miscategorized when searching your Gear Inventory. ---------------------------- Thanks for using PackLight! Please leave a review and tell your friends if you like it. :)

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