# Backpacking List: Checklist — Hiking & Camping Gear Lists

> Smart gear management and packing checklists for outdoor adventures. (iPhone/iPad app by Daniel Lubbers.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpacking-list-checklist/id6744121777 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Daniel Lubbers](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759415354)
- Category: Travel, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.59/5 from 34 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 9 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2025-06-03
- Data updated: 2026-06-24
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpacking-list-checklist/id6744121777/reviews.md

## What is Backpacking List?

THE ULTIMATE BACKPACKING COMPANION. PACK SMART. ADVENTURE CONFIDENTLY.

Simplify your outdoor adventures with the most intuitive gear management app ever created. Whether you’re preparing for a quick day hike, planning a weekend camping trip, or organizing your ultralight backpacking setup, The Backpacking List keeps your gear organized, your pack optimized, and your mind at ease.

ESSENTIAL GEAR CHECK
  • Get warnings if critical items like fuel, lighting, spoon, first-aid kits, or something as big as a sleeping bag are missing in your pack list.
 
  • Custom warnings you set for any personal items you absolutely can not forget. Ex: Glasses/Contacts, mouthguard, braces, etc
  • Ideal for thru-hikes, remote treks, or just keeping your minimalist pack list dialed.

PACKING REMINDERS
  • Schedule packing notifications so you don’t forget gear before hitting the trail.
  • Schedule charging notifications within 24 hours of the trip so you don't leave with a dead headlamp or GPS.
  • Perfect for trip prep, itinerary check-ins, or final camping checklist reviews.

EFFORTLESS GEAR MANAGEMENT
  • Catalog gear with brand, model, weight, price, notes, and custom details
  • Instantly search or filter by type, weight, brand, color, or category
  • Track backpacker meals and general food availability and consumption with best‑by dates and color‑coded labels (fresh, best‑by soon, expired)—perfect for resupply & meal planning
  • Add bear spray expiration dates and get color coded labels when it's near expiration or expired
  • Drag-and-drop sorting, swipe-to-delete, and quick inline editing
  • Built for backpackers, day hikers, weekend campers, and ultralight minimalists

SMART, DYNAMIC PACKING LISTS
  • Build unlimited hiking and camping checklists with trail info, elevation, mileage, and custom trip notes
  • Monitor your progress with checkmarks and completion bars

  • Automatically calculate base weight, food, water, pack total, worn weight and complete totals
  • Track multiple systems like backpack, daypack, or secondary chest pack

  • Visual breakdowns help dial your loadout efficiency

  • Built-in brand library includes popular gear manufacturers like Arcteryx, Patagonia, Nemo Equipment, MSR and many more...

  • Ideal for everything from a 3-season hike to a winter expedition

SHARE OR PRINT YOUR PACK LIST
  • Export your checklist as a clean PNG — great for sharing with friends or printing out to manually check gear items off your list.

  • Ideal for group trips, trail meetups, or custom route planning.

BACKUP, EXPORT & CUSTOMIZATION
  • Export full lists and gear data via CSV or JSON

  • Dark mode, light mode, and system themes

  • Metric & imperial support built-in

TRUST
  • No Ads
  • No user tracking

UNLOCK PREMIUM FEATURES:
  Try all premium features free for 2 weeks with the annual subscription.
    + Monthly, annual, or lifetime membership

    + Cancel anytime before trial ends to avoid charges
    Note: After the 2 week free trial, your annual subscription plan will automatically begin unless canceled through your App Store account settings.

TERMS OF USE (EULA): 
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

CONNECT WITH The Backpacking List: Checklist
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thebackpackinglist

From overnight trips to far out remote backcountry expeditions, The Backpacking List App helps you gear up faster, smarter, and packlighter. Your outdoor adventure travel prep has never been easier!

  • Packing gear list? Covered.

  • Camping gear checklist? Easy.

  • Ultralight backpacking setup? Streamlined.

Download now and elevate your outdoor adventure experience!

## Key features

- Essential gear warnings
- Customizable packing reminders
- Detailed gear cataloging
- Food and supply tracking
- Automatic weight calculation
- Shareable and exportable lists

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| Monthly Premium | $3.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Access | $49.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #195 in Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 11)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpacking-list-checklist/id6744121777/reviews.md

### 5/5 — I never knew how badly I needed this

*2025-11-11, version 1.9.0*

I’m extremely organized in my everyday life but I feel like a complete mess when it comes time to stuff my backpack. This app has been a godsend. I not only have a clear checklist now, but I also have weights and photos. I’ve been using this app to help me cut down needless additional items and it’s really helped me get to that ideal sweet spot. I’m not a review writer but I just felt the need to show some appreciation for such a great product that’s been so helpful in my favorite activity. Keep creating.

### 5/5 — Fantastic

*2025-10-15, version 1.8.0*

I'd been looking for an app where I could inventory my backpacking gear and plan what gear I will take on what trips. This app has it all and the developer has been fantastic to interact with. Should be a backpackers go-to app.

### 5/5 — Saves time and simplifies so much

*2025-08-15, version 1.5.1*

Loved the app when I first downloaded it a few months back and it just keeps getting better.  The developer is very responsive and takes suggestions seriously: One of mine was recently implemented shortly after suggesting it!  Great work!

### 4/5 — Nice app, great tech support!

*2025-07-22, version 1.3.0*

I downloaded this app because I wanted to see if it would be a good app for my upcoming backpacking trip. ( as a side note - I’ve been backpacking for over 45 years, so I have a refined and detailed list ) Overall, it’s been a good app. 

I asked Dan if he could add a “notes” addition to each item because my personal list has several notes ( what I bring may vary depending on length of trip, weather, quantities, etc ). He added that option in this release!  I appreciated his quick response. 

At this point I rated it a 4. As I continue using it, I may adjust that higher, but I wanted to give the app a “full workout” first. But overall, it matches what I need. 

My only “downside ( if that’s the right term)” is requiring a model for each item. Some of my items I have no idea what brand and model they are. So for the “brand” I’ll add something like “towel” and for the model I will enter “8x16 REI towel for drying”, or “sandals” for the brand and “sandals for river crossings” for the model.  Nothing major, but a minor inconvenience. 

Anyway, as I continue using the app, I will probably adjust my review. But overall, this seem like a good backpacking app that I would recommend

### 5/5 — Private, Personal, Pack Itemizer..well done!

*2025-07-10, version 1.2.0*

The App is thoughtful in its simplicity, offering the outdoorsman, hiker, traveler or the like a quick and accessible means of organizing gear inventory by
helpful categories in a ready to roll template or customized manually as you prefer. Additionally, the ability to factor weight per item in your inventory is a forethought by a developer that understands the trail. Developer was very responsive to communication/ inquiry and showed excellence and professionalism in his customer care. Great app!

### 5/5 — Absolutely

*2025-07-09, version 1.2.0*

Love this app

### 5/5 — Fantastic app

*2025-07-01, version 1.1.2*

This app makes sure I don't lose anything or forget anything! The reminders are awesome!

### 5/5 — Backpacking Trip to the Smokies

*2025-06-22, version 1.1.0*

I just used this app on my backpacking trip into the Smokies this past weekend. My life is pretty chaotic and I found this helpful to be easily organized for my trip. I was able to get home from work and pack within just a few hours because everything was all mapped out for me. I definitely loved being able to calculate my pack weight without having to do all the mental math. I will absolutely be utilizing backpacking list again in the future. Well worth the yearly subscription in my opinion. I don’t know why the people who rated it 1 star did, especially since they didn’t leave any feedback about their experience.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2025-06-18, version 1.1.0*

I love this app. We’re preparing a trip and this has helped pull it all together.

### 5/5 — Perfect for my trip!

*2025-06-10, version 1.0.3*

I’m going camping this weekend and I used this app to get an idea of what I needed. It was perfect! Super detailed but still really simple and easy to use. I do inventory management at work and wish I had a system like this.

## Frequently asked questions about Backpacking List

### What is the free trial period for Backpacking List premium features?

Backpacking List offers a 2-week free trial for all premium features. You can cancel anytime before the trial ends to avoid being charged.

### How much does Backpacking List cost?

The app is free to download and use with basic features. Premium features are available through monthly, annual, or lifetime subscriptions, with the annual plan offering a 14-day free trial.

### What are the subscription options for Backpacking List?

Subscription plans include Monthly Premium at $3.99 per month and Yearly Premium at $14.99 per year, which includes a 14-day free trial.

### Can I use Backpacking List offline?

The provided description does not explicitly state offline functionality. However, its focus on trip preparation suggests core features may be accessible without a constant internet connection.

### How often is Backpacking List updated?

The latest version is 1.9.2, last updated on January 22, 2026. This indicates a relatively recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.

### What devices does Backpacking List support?

Based on the data, Backpacking List currently supports iPhone devices.

### Is Backpacking List suitable for children?

Backpacking List has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger users and families planning outdoor activities.

### Does Backpacking List track user data?

No, the app explicitly states 'No user tracking,' ensuring your personal gear and trip information remains private.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.9.5 — 2026-06-06

• minor bug fixes

### 1.9.4 — 2026-05-21

• Fixed a crash when deleting gear that was on a trip list
• Minor bug fixes and improvements

### 1.9.3 — 2026-05-06

• Minor Updates

### 1.9.2 — 2026-01-22

• Updated the free trial period

### 1.9.1 — 2025-12-21

- Winter Solstice gift: enjoy 3 months free on the annual plan
- Trip reminders now adjust automatically when your dates change
- Fixed blank image exports for large pack lists

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All apps by Daniel Lubbers: https://appshunter.io/developer/1759415354

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