# PackLight for Backpacking

> Lightweight Packing List Maker

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1054845207](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1054845207)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1054845207`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Mark Oliveira
- **Category:** Travel
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (995 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.0.1
- **Last updated:** 2025-09-24
- **First published:** 2015-12-01
- **Size:** 3.53 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/packlight-for-backpacking/id1054845207)
- **Website:** [https://www.packlightapp.com](https://www.packlightapp.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://packlightapp.github.io/packlight\_privacy.html](https://packlightapp.github.io/packlight_privacy.html)

## Description

PackLight for Backpacking is a free, offline packing list app that helps backpackers keep gear organized and the pack light. It lets you inventory gear by name, weight, and category; build weight-aware packing lists; visualize how gear choices affect total weight; and use a packing checklist to stay on track, even when offline.

The app supports sharing lists, importing from LighterPack, and custom categories. The optional Supporter Edition adds kits for quick packing, unlimited base lists, and enhanced inventory search, while core features remain free—no signups, no ads.

## Rankings

- #54,369 — Overall

## Review summary

Overall, reviewers praise PackLight for its simple interface and strong gear-weight management, including multiple lists, custom categories, and accurate weight totals for different trips. The app’s sharing options and ability to link with services like Lighterpack are a big plus. The main recurring drawbacks are sharing/export limitations, such as exporting to a web view or sharing with other users, which can hinder collaboration. Despite these trade-offs, it's widely regarded as essential for planning, tracking, and optimizing pack weight, especially given its offline operation and premium features.

### Pros

- Simple, intuitive interface that’s easy to learn and use.
- Powerful gear management with multiple lists, customizable categories, and weight tracking.
- Accurate weight totals and support for different loadouts and seasons.
- Sharing options for groups and optional integration with external services like Lighterpack.
- Strong value with premium features and a solid track record among backpackers.

### Cons

- Sharing/export limitations: lists aren’t easily exportable to a web view and the CSV format doesn’t align with the PackLight site, making external sharing difficult.
- Sharing with other PackLight users isn’t seamless, which can hinder collaboration.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1054845207)