PackLight for Backpacking vs OutPack

Keep your pack weight down and never forget crucial gear with PackLight, the packing list app for backpackers. Get PackLight today and be confident that you have exactly what you need - and only what you need - on your next adventure. CORE FEATURES (100% free / no sign up / no ads) - Organize Your Gear -- Inventory your gear by name, weight, and category. - Build Packing Lists -- Use your gear to build weight-aware packing lists. - Keep Your Backpack Light -- Instantly see how your gear choices impact pack weight. - Packing Checklist -- Check off items as you pack to ensure nothing is forgotten. - Share Packing Lists -- Post your list on packlightapp.com and share a link or send a CSV of your list to anyone. - Visualize Weight Distribution -- Use the bar graph to compare gear categories. - Custom Categories -- Organize items your way with your own categories. - Import From LighterPack -- Don't start from scratch - import your LighterPack lists (unaffiliated). - Offline Access -- Access your data even off the grid. Works without internet. ADVANCED FEATURES (Supporter Edition) Supporter Edition is a one-time purchase that supports ongoing maintenance and improvements to PackLight and grants permanent access to these advanced features: - Kits for Quick Packing -- Create kits to group items that you normally pack together, like a first aid kit or cooking gear, so you can add them all to a list at once. - Unlimited Base Lists -- Create new packing lists based on any combination of your other lists and kits. - Inventory Search -- Quickly find gear in your inventory. ABOUT PACKLIGHT PackLight was originally built for my own use and published free on the App Store to share with other backpackers. All of the core features are still free and always will be and it's been great to see PackLight become a favorite for so many! Thank you! If you think PackLight has earned it, I'd really appreciate your honest rating and review. They help a lot and I read every last one. Got an idea for improvement? Email me any time with feedback or feature requests at packlightapp@gmail.com.

The whole trip, in one app. OutPack is where backpackers plan, weigh, and remember every trip. Build a gear closet, map routes, plan meals, and pack once. No more juggling a spreadsheet, a maps app, and a notes app. Featured in Backpacker Magazine as a Best New Backpacking Trip Planner. GEAR CLOSET Track every item’s weight, category, and notes. Bundle items into kits — tent system, cook kit, first aid — then build packs from kits and loose items. Weight breakdowns by category show what’s actually driving your base weight. GPX ROUTES Plan on the map with road-snapping or free-draw mode. Drop waypoints, check distance and elevation, and import or export GPX. Maps work offline in the field. MEAL PLANNING Plan meals by trip day with calories, protein, carbs, fat, and food weight, plus running trip totals. No more guessing how much food to carry. TRIPS Seed a trip from a pack, add a route, and you’re set. Log timeline events, photos, and notes as the trip unfolds. Keep it private, make it public, or share it once you’re home. Built for: • Backpackers planning multi-day trips • Thru-hikers tracking base, worn, and consumable weight • Day hikers who want reusable kits for fast packing • Anyone switching from LighterPack for a tool built for the trail, not a browser tab