# Pack The Bag — Packing made easy > Digital packing list manager for travel preparation and item tracking. (iPhone/iPad app by Andreas Krawczyk.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pack-the-bag/id408248615 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Andreas Krawczyk](https://appshunter.io/developer/408248618) - Category: Travel, Utilities - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.60/5 from 36 App Store ratings · 223 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 17.6 · 19 MB - Languages: German (Germany), American English, Turkish - Released: 2010-12-15 - Data updated: 2026-08-17 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pack-the-bag/id408248615/reviews.md ## What is Pack The Bag? Have you ever forgotten something really important for your trip? This will never happen again with Pack The Bag! No more incomplete hand-written packlists for your upcoming journey, no more bad feelings or expensive surprises at the airport. Make your next trip the best trip ever. Pack The Bag for iOS helps you managing your packlists. You and your bag will be well-prepared, you will save the trouble of thinking about all the items that you want to carry along on your journey. Pro version: no ads, all features! Import your lists from Pack The Bag Free with only 2 clicks! - Choose from more than 700 items in 27 categories - Easily create, edit and delete items and categories - Maintain your items in the inventory list without the need to create a packlist - Assign a weight to your items to prevent expensive surprises at the airport - Create new packlists by copying from existing lists - Pack your items without running around by optionally sorting by storage locations - Send and share packlists by email - they can be imported on any other iOS device - Airdrop support: Exchange lists with devices in your surrounding - Packing reminder push notification: Define a date when your device should remind you to start packing - Define an icon for your packlist - Sort lists by name or date or reoder them manually - Duplicate a category with all included items (e.g. child 1, child2, …) - Add a filter to display how many items are not yet packed in a list - Color schemes: Choose from different colors - or define your own color - Support for Apple Watch - pack your items on the watch - Supported Languages: English, German, Turkish You have ideas how to improve the app? You found issues? Send feedback to the Pack The Bag team directly from inside the app - your support is highly appreciated! ## Key features - Pre-defined item library - Customizable lists and categories - Item weight tracking - List sharing via email and Airdrop - Packing reminders - Apple Watch support ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Upgrade to Ad-free version | $1.99 | one-time | | Donate | $0.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Pack The Bag? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Easy to use - 🚀 Comprehensive packing lists - 💡 Customizable categories and items - 📤 Ability to email lists - 🗓️ Reuse previous packing lists **Cons** - 🐛 Crashes and bugs after updates - 🔍 Difficult to navigate and customize - 💰 Ads in free version - 🗄️ Lack of cloud sync between devices **Commonly reported bugs** - Unable to add new items or categories - Packing mode not displaying items correctly - List data lost after updates **Most requested features** - Add notes and descriptions for items - Ability to permanently delete unwanted items/categories - One-tap reset to unpacked state - Improved packing list layout for printing - Integration with other travel apps ## Recent user reviews (10 of 223) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pack-the-bag/id408248615/reviews.md ### 5/5 — 5 stars well deserved *2025-12-27, version 4.0.3* Having tried multiple pack apps over the years, this is the only one that actually does what it should. Thank you :) ### 3/5 — Packing *2024-11-13* If your one to put it on paper, it’s cool, but do put it on paper! But I’d rather see it on the table in the suitcase, not on my phone even tho I’m in my phone. ### 1/5 — Big failure *2024-04-15* I don’t need categories, just a plain item list. So I deleted all categories and tried to create a new item. No way, app refused to do it, “Create” is simply grayed out. Unfortunately, old good TripList is not supported anymore, apparently it’s developer opened a startup and went public. Good for him but not for his abandoned users. ### 5/5 — Great and simple to use app *2024-03-09* I’ve been using this app for years. It makes packing simple with no stress. ### 5/5 — Great App for Business Professionals *2024-02-01* Makes it easy to track what you need for each business trip ### 3/5 — Eigentlich gut leider umständlich in der Bedienung *2023-09-14* An und für sich finde ich die App gut. Ich nutze sie viele Jahre, und ärgere mich regelmäßig. Leider ist die wohl nicht dafür gedacht sie für immer wiederkehrende Reisen zu nutzen. Das Reisedatum kann zwar gelöscht werden, wird aber weiter in der Übersicht angezeigt. Auch das zurücksetzen der gepackten Teile ist sehr umständlich und funktioniert nicht richtig. Einzelne Dinge aus der Liste (Bsp: Deo) werden einfach nicht mit ausgepackt, do dass sie in der Liste als gepackt angezeigt und einzelne ausgepackt werden müssen. Es muss also vor der erneuten Nutzung kontrolliert werden, ob wirklich alles resetet ist. Das nervt. Ein einfacher „erneut Packen“ Button wär hier wünschenswert. Nicht so umständlich und dann bitte mit zuverlässiger Funktion. Unübersichtlich und für mich störend ist auch, dass nicht genutzte Kategorien in der Planung nicht einfach (!) ausgeblendet oder gar ganz gelöscht werden können. Nervig ist dass wenn ich einen Gegenstand in einer Kategorie erstelle die App ihn in irgendeine andere Kategorie packt, weil sie es besser weiß. Und dann sucht man sich nen Wolf…. ### 4/5 — Sehr gute App für Wohnmobilfahrer *2023-08-27* Wenn man von Anfang an alle Sachen mit Gewicht erfasst, weiß man garantiert am Ende, ob man überladen ist oder noch etwas mitnehmen kann. Ich würde mir wünschen, dass man einen Artikel in unterschiedlichen Lagerorten erfassen kann um somit zB Sachen im Anhänger oder im Zugfahrzeug mitzunehmen. Und das I-Tüpfelchen wäre, wenn dann noch das Gewicht für Anhänger und Zugmaschine extra ausgewiesen wird (geht aber auch jetzt schon, wenn man einfach den Lagerort vom Gesamtgewicht abzieht). Vielen Dank für diese super App, die ich wirklich regelmäßig für jeden Trip verwende ### 5/5 — Love love love this app *2022-12-12* Sometimes it is just hard to remember everything when you are leaving in a trip. This app takes the stress out of packing to travel and worrying you are going to forget something important. I love that it is fully customizable, letting me create new lists, new categories and new items. I also love the icons that help me at a glance know if I might have a similar trip already ready to go without creating a new one. The copy feature is terrific if I am planning a similar trip but don’t want to forever change the original one I created. Just love it. Thank you for creating this awesome travel tool! ### 5/5 — Snake *2022-12-04* Extremely useful for guiding and focusing for travel. ### 5/5 — Totally awesome *2022-10-09* This app fulfills all of my needs and then some. The Inventory feature is what makes this app usable and reusable for all of your future lists. As a suggestion for improvement, maybe you want to consider adding an optional "time to pack" field along with total time for each pack list. That way, the user will know how much time to set aside to pack for each trip. I often include preparation tasks before my trips like setting the sprinkler schedule, getting a haircut, emptying the litterbox, and filling our automatic cat feeder. Thanks ## Frequently asked questions about Pack The Bag ### What does Pack The Bag do? Pack The Bag is a digital tool designed to help you create and manage packing lists for your trips. It aims to prevent you from forgetting important items by providing a structured way to organize everything you need to bring. ### What are the key features of Pack The Bag? Key features include a library of over 700 items in 27 categories, the ability to create and edit custom lists, track item weights to avoid airport surprises, share lists via email and Airdrop, and receive packing reminders. It also supports Apple Watch for packing on the go. ### Is Pack The Bag free to use? The app is available for free and includes ads. A Pro version is offered, which removes ads and unlocks all features. Users can import their lists from the free version to the Pro version. ### What devices is Pack The Bag compatible with? The application is designed for iOS devices. It also offers support for Apple Watch, allowing users to manage their packing lists directly from their wrist. ### How can Pack The Bag help me prepare for a trip? It helps by providing a comprehensive and customizable packing checklist. You can select items from a large pre-defined library or add your own, organize them by category or storage location, and even set reminders to start packing by a specific date, ensuring a well-prepared journey. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 4.1.10 — 2026-07-17 • New haptic feedback • Smoother scrolling, animations & keyboard interactions • Fixed item‑quantity editing issue • Fixed issue with csv import • Many internal improvements Enjoying PackTheBag? A positive App Store review helps a lot. Thank you! ### 4.1.9 — 2026-07-09 • New haptic feedback • Smoother scrolling, animations & keyboard interactions • Fixed item‑quantity editing issue • Many internal improvements Enjoying PackTheBag? A positive App Store review helps a lot. Thank you! ### 4.1.8 — 2026-07-05 • New haptic feedback • Smoother scrolling, animations & keyboard interactions • Fixed item‑quantity editing issue • Many internal improvements Enjoying PackTheBag? A positive App Store review helps a lot. Thank you! ### 4.1.7 — 2026-05-30 • New "Change amount" and "Unplan all in group" context actions in Pack mode • Modernized internals for a snappier, more stable experience. This is the last version that supports iOS 16. If you like Pack The Bag and want to support development of new features, please leave a positive review on the App Store. Thank you very much! ### 4.1.6 — 2026-03-20 - Added "Shake to Undo" - Other performance improvements and bugfixes If you like Pack The Bag and want to support development of new features, please leave a positive review on the App Store. 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