Best Backpacking Apps

PackLight for Backpacking

Lightweight Packing List Maker

Free

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.

OutPack: Backpacking Planner

Gear, routes, meals & trips

Free

Plan, weigh, and document all your backpacking trips in one place. Organize gear, map routes, plan meals, and log trip details. Streamline your preparation and recall your adventures.

FarOut: Hike, Bike, Paddle

Offline GPS Trail Maps

Free

This app provides offline GPS trail maps and navigational guides for hiking, biking, and paddling adventures worldwide. It offers trusted, official trail data and a check-in feature to share your location with loved ones, ensuring safe exploration.

Worldpackers Travel the World

Meaningful Travel & Community

Free

Connect with hosts worldwide to volunteer and travel. This platform offers a safe community for over 7 million travelers, providing verified opportunities in over 150 countries. Enjoy peace of mind with trip confirmation, host support, and a safeguard program.

Backpacking List: Checklist

Hiking & Camping Gear Lists

Free

This app helps outdoor enthusiasts organize their gear for hikes and camping trips. It offers essential gear checks, packing reminders, and detailed gear management, including food and bear spray tracking. Users can create dynamic packing lists, monitor progress, and even share or print their checklists.

CalTopo: Backcountry Mapping

Route Planning & Navigation

Free

Plan and navigate off-grid adventures with detailed offline maps and real-time weather forecasts. Trusted by professionals, this app offers seamless syncing and collaborative planning for backcountry pursuits.

PackList: Backpacking Planner

Ultralight Gear & Pack Lists

Free

Create weight-aware packing lists and manage your outdoor gear inventory. Organize items by category, track weights, and generate lists for any trip. Access all your information offline.

REI Co-op – Shop Outdoor Gear

by Recreational Equipment, Inc

Free

This free shopping app helps outdoor enthusiasts find and purchase gear for activities like hiking, camping, and cycling. Access exclusive deals, manage your account, and even pick up orders at nearby stores.

BackpackRadar

Australia 88 Days Tracker

Free

Find eligible jobs for your Australian Working Holiday Visa faster. This app aggregates real-time job offers tailored to visa requirements and helps track your 88 days of specified work. It features AI-powered payslip scanning and dossier export for visa applications.

Backpack Hike: Trip Planner

Hiking Gear & Packing List

Free

Plan your hiking trips and organize your gear effortlessly. Coordinate equipment with friends and ensure nothing important is forgotten before your adventure. This app keeps all your trip details, gear lists, and participants in one organized place.

Packstack: Backpacking Gear

Gear lists & base weight

Free

This app helps backpackers and hikers meticulously track gear, organize packing lists, and calculate essential trip details like base weight and calorie needs. It offers a comprehensive gear inventory, reusable kits, and detailed trip planning features. Syncs across devices and allows sharing of setups.