# Dont Forget The Spoon - Hiking — Backpacking / Camping Packing

> Create and manage custom hiking and backpacking packing lists with gear tracking. (iPhone/iPad app by Michael Jones.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-forget-the-spoon-hiking/id6444052519 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Michael Jones](https://appshunter.io/developer/1021153318)
- Category: Travel, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 34 App Store ratings · 16 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.5 · 75 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-10-31
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-forget-the-spoon-hiking/id6444052519/reviews.md

## What is Dont Forget The Spoon?

Don't forget the spoon was initially thought up in Yosemite National Park, sitting in the cold near Half Dome and Clouds rest one chilly February night. My wife and I forgot to packs spoons and we were trying to eat dinner in outside our tent in the cold snow!

Don't Forget the Spoon allows you to create your own packs for simple day hikes or multi day overnight backpacking adventures. Check out all our features: 

- Personal Gear Locker: You can add all your gear to your own personal gear locker saved online, or search for gear from our community gear locker to save to your own. 

- Create custom packs: You can create custom packs for simple day hikes or multi-day overnight backpacking adventures. You can add items to your pack by searching for gear from the community gear locker or adding your own gear to your personal gear locker saved online.

- Pack weight statistics: You can add your gear to your own packs to see pack weight statistics. This feature allows you to identify where your excess weight is.

- Calorie tracking: You can track calories for your trip, based on all the snacks and meals you have in your pack
Mark and track items packed: You can mark and track items packed, so you never forget that spoon at home! You can also swipe right on items in the pack to mark them as packed to ‘tick’ items off quickly. 

- Sub Packs: You can create sub-packs for your personal bag, toiletry bag, food bag, etc. and then add them to the main packs. This feature helps you create packs more efficiently, by allowing you to add multiple items at a time with one tap

- Photo Capabilities: You can take photos of your gear and add them to your packs. 
Share Your Pack: You can share your pack with friends and family, with a simple link. You do not need the app installed to view a shared pack, any web browser will work!

- Browse Public Packs: Browse a list of public packs created by others for inspiration. Packs are sorted by different tags. 

- Pack Analyzer: Analyzes the gear in your pack to provide helpful tips and reminders when planning a day hike or multi-night adventure. It will help you not forget more than just your spoon!

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## Key features

- Personal gear locker
- Custom pack creation
- Pack weight statistics
- Calorie tracking
- Mark and track packed items
- Sub-packs for organization
- Shareable pack lists

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Subscription | $14.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Upgrade | $99.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 16)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-forget-the-spoon-hiking/id6444052519/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great App!

*2025-09-28*

I’m just getting into backpacking. Awesome unique app, thank you!!

**Developer response:** Glad to hear you are enjoying the app, thanks so much for the review!

### 5/5 — Slicker Than A Wet Rock

*2025-06-29*

After using a couple of other apps and websites, I knew there had to be something out there better, and I stumbled on DFTS. It’s simple and intuitive to use; the tiles at the top are so useful and helpful for finding deficiencies in your pack. Bravo.

### 5/5 — Dialing in

*2025-06-09*

This is great for dialing in my pack list, finding and zapping those extra ounces lurking unnoticed. As I age, I’ve lost a bit in my ability to carry heavy packs, as well as my ability to remember all my gear. This app helps in both regards. I hope for a few more years of backpacking to the high elevations that have the flyfishing of my dreams.

**Developer response:** Glad to hear we can help you keep backpacking! I bet you have way more years then you think!

### 5/5 — Great app getting better with more use!

*2024-12-24*

I caught wind of this app from a Reddit post and gave it a download, as I’m getting back into backpacking after a couple decades away. It’s great for me for a couple reasons - 1) creating and optimizing virtual packs to not lose sight of the weights, 2) researching new gear from example pack outs of others, 3) making a checklist so I… don’t forget the spoon… or anything else.

**Developer response:** Thanks so much for the kind words! Glad to hear you are enjoying the app!

### 5/5 — If you like Lighterpack, you'll love this even more

*2024-11-10*

Found this app via a thread on Backpacking Light. The author was super responsive, asking for feedback and graciously accepting criticism. I thought I'd just use the free version (and I could have) but I'm enjoying it so much I decided to upgrade just to support future development.

### 5/5 — UNBELIEVABLE APP

*2024-10-09*

I have always had the issue of forgetting gear I owned because it was tucked away in bins or just buried in a backpack for storage. This app allowed me to stay organized with what I own and what purpose it is for. The gear locker is my favorite for this. Building a backpack is so easy now. I just click what I want from my gear locker and put it in my bag which shows the total weight of the pack. GET THIS APP IF YOU ARE A GEAR JUNKY AND ARE NOT THE GREATEST AT ORGANIZATION!!!

### 5/5 — Great app with lots of room to grow

*2024-09-24*

Let me start out by saying I love this app. It is ver user friendly and easy to use. My fiancé and I recently used this app to help prepare for a backpacking trip. 
It was awesome being able to have an easy visual for the weight we would have/save by swapping or adjusting gear. It made planning a breeze. 
Then, when we packed our gear, the checklist or “packed” feature was super helpful in making sure we had all of our gear packed and ready. 
There are a few small issues, mainly the tendency the app has to swap pounds and ounces. This has led to a couple of surprisingly heavy packs, but it’s an easy fix. The other issue is sometimes the updates you make to an item don’t save.
Overall though, I love the app, and am excited to keep using it. I highly recommend it!

### 1/5 — Privacy Concerns

*2024-05-03*

In order to use the app you must sign in with Google or Facebook and the app will share your name email address and additional info

**Developer response:** Sorry to hear you feel that way, but I am not sure you actually tried out the app. Facebook login has never been part of our app before.

Additionally Apple login is an option and that is more secure then signing in with username and password. With Apple login there is an option to hide your email. Read more in the official documentation here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/105078

### 4/5 — Good App

*2024-03-18*

Good app. Could be great. Almost there but not quite. 
Item names don't auto capitalize No apparent way to reach out to dev directly , other than Reddit (no go) or a confusing community site.

**Developer response:** Jesse, glad to hear you enjoy the app! As for auto capitalization, there are a few brands and items where the first letter are lower case (prAna, iPhone etc.) and wanted users to be able to type those brands or gear items names appropriately. 

As for reaching out directly, have you looked in the app settings? There is a contact section called "Stay in Touch". First option is email (mike@tendigitgrid.com) , reddit, Twitter, Discord, and lastly my blog. Excited to hear from you and hear any more thoughts you have on the app!

### 3/5 — Die Idee ist gut, aber die App ist voller Fehler

*2024-02-26*

Die Idee, seine Ausrüstung in einem virtuellen Schrank zu organisieren, ist echt gut. Leider gibt es viele Probleme. Beim Einfügen von Bilder muss man lange warten teilweise, ohne das man weiß, dass eventuell das Bild noch hochgeladen wird. Es passiert dann einfach nichts. 
War eben fleißig am Anlegen von Gegenständen, plötzlich kann ich nichts mehr hinzufügen, trotz Pro Version. 
Gut, dass ich nur das Jahresabo habe. 
Die App ist aber auf jeden Fall ein Blick wert!

**Developer response:** I am uploading a new version right now that will show a progress bar when uploading the images. This should be live in the app store sometime next week! I hope this helps! Feel free to reach out to me directly if you have any other issues with the app. I am more then happy to help quickly solve your issues! My email is mike@tendigitgrid.com

## Frequently asked questions about Dont Forget The Spoon

### How does Dont Forget The Spoon help me remember my gear?

Dont Forget The Spoon allows you to create custom packing lists and mark items as packed. The app also offers a 'Pack Analyzer' that provides tips and reminders to help ensure you don't forget anything crucial for your trip.

### Can I use Dont Forget The Spoon if I don't have an internet connection?

While the app allows you to save your gear locker online and browse community gear, creating and managing your custom packs for a trip can be done offline. This ensures you have your packing list accessible even in remote areas.

### What kind of trips can I plan with Dont Forget The Spoon?

The app is designed for both simple day hikes and multi-day overnight backpacking adventures. You can create custom packs tailored to the specific needs of each type of trip.

### How does the 'Personal Gear Locker' feature work in Dont Forget The Spoon?

The Personal Gear Locker lets you add all your individual gear items. You can then easily search this locker when creating custom packs, saving you time and ensuring you have a comprehensive inventory of your equipment.

### Can I share my packing lists with friends using Dont Forget The Spoon?

Yes, you can share your packs with friends and family via a simple link. Recipients do not need to have the app installed to view your shared pack list in any web browser.

### What is the age rating for Dont Forget The Spoon?

Dont Forget The Spoon has an age rating of 12+. This indicates it is suitable for users aged 12 and older, with content generally considered appropriate for this age group.

### How often is Dont Forget The Spoon updated?

The app was last updated on March 17, 2026, with version 215.0. This suggests a relatively recent update, indicating ongoing development and maintenance.

### What are the subscription options for Dont Forget The Spoon?

Dont Forget The Spoon offers an Annual Subscription for $14.99 per year. This subscription likely unlocks premium features or removes limitations present in the free version.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 243 — 2026-08-19

Added gear storage so you can organize your gear locker in more ways!

### 240 — 2026-07-15

Meal planner for Pro users

### 233 — 2026-05-28

Bug fixes

### 232 — 2026-05-28

Bug fixes

### 229.0 — 2026-05-25

Huge update!

- Added container based packing for pro users. You can pack items in packs stuff sacks etc.
- You can now minimize summary cards
- Fixed a bug where keyboard would cover up options for merchants, item types etc.
- Fixed a bug with archived pack weight being wrong

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