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PackLight for Backpacking

PackLight for Backpacking

Lightweight Packing List Maker

991 ratings
146 reviews
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✈️ Travel
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 1, 2015
  • September 24, 2025

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Developer

Mark Oliveira
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About

This app helps backpackers create lightweight packing lists by organizing gear, tracking weights, and visualizing their impact. It allows users to build custom lists, share them, and even import from other services. An optional supporter edition unlocks advanced features for a one-time purchase.

✓Organize gear by name, weight, and category
✓Build weight-aware packing lists
✓Visualize pack weight impact
✓Packing checklist functionality
✓Share packing lists via link or CSV
✓Import lists from LighterPack
✓Offline access to data
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of PackLight for Backpacking. Based on 991 reviews and a 4.8/5 average, it highlights the 7 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Travel app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Easy to use
  • 👍Helpful for planning and organizing gear
  • 👍Useful for tracking gear weights
  • 👍Great for creating custom packing lists
  • 👍Simple and intuitive interface
  • 👍Excellent for backpacking and hiking
  • 👍Comprehensive gear inventory

Negative things

  • 🔍Lack of custom categories
  • 🔍No ability to add notes or details to gear items
  • 🔍No option to track purchase price or date
  • 🔍Inability to easily share lists with others
  • 🔍No cloud sync or backup functionality
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What's New in PackLight for Backpacking

4.0.1

September 24, 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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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

$19.99

Supporter Edition

Permanently unlock advanced features.

User reviews

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MacBook air

Would given it 5 stars if it could be shared in macbook air. I am able to iPhone Mirroring but it’s not ideal.
IndianaJimiIndianaJimi

Know Thy Weight

I work at REI and share this with backpackers all the time. Often in we think of items as “that’s not so heavy” but it adds up quickly!
hikergirl77hikergirl77

PackLight

This app is an awesome organization tool. I love using it for making a list for my trip and deciding what to take and not to take.
YungphuckboiYungphuckboi

Love it!

Such a helpful, great app!
doug.t.jenkinsdoug.t.jenkins

Wow

Actual free functional app 🎉!!

Love the evolution of the packerthals on the app lol
Will 678Will 678
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Occasional issues with alphabetical sorting of lists

Bug

Reported bug with displaying the correct list when selected

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Requested Features

5 requests

Add ability to track purchase price and date for gear items

Feature

Implement custom category creation

Feature

Include option to add notes and details to gear items

Feature

Implement cloud sync and backup functionality

Feature

Add sharing capabilities to easily collaborate with others

Feature

FAQ

What does PackLight do?

PackLight is a packing list app designed for backpackers to help them organize their gear, track its weight, and build efficient packing lists. It ensures users pack only what they need, keeping their backpack as light as possible for their adventures.

What are the key features of PackLight?

Key features include organizing gear by name, weight, and category; building weight-aware packing lists; visualizing how gear choices affect total pack weight; acting as a packing checklist; and the ability to share lists via links or CSV files. It also offers offline access and the option to import lists from LighterPack.

Is PackLight free to use?

Yes, all core features of PackLight are 100% free, with no sign-up required and no ads. There is an optional 'Supporter Edition' available as a one-time purchase that unlocks advanced features and supports ongoing development.

What are the advanced features in the Supporter Edition?

The Supporter Edition, available for a one-time purchase, includes advanced features such as 'Kits for Quick Packing' to group frequently packed items, 'Unlimited Base Lists' for creating complex packing lists, and 'Inventory Search' for quickly finding specific gear items.

Can I use PackLight without an internet connection?

Yes, PackLight provides offline access to your data, meaning you can access and manage your packing lists and gear inventory even when you are off the grid and without an internet connection.