Backpacking List: Checklist

Name: Backpacking List: Checklist
Rating: 4.6 (34 reviews)
Author: Daniel Lubbers

By: Daniel Lubbers

Hiking & Camping Gear Lists

Features & Capabilities

THE ULTIMATE BACKPACKING COMPANION. PACK SMART. ADVENTURE CONFIDENTLY.

Simplify your outdoor adventures with the most intuitive gear management app ever created. Whether you’re preparing for a quick day hike, planning a weekend camping trip, or organizing your ultralight backpacking setup, The Backpacking List keeps your gear organized, your pack optimized, and your mind at ease.

ESSENTIAL GEAR CHECK • Get warnings if critical items like fuel, lighting, spoon, first-aid kits, or something as big as a sleeping bag are missing in your pack list.  • Custom warnings you set for any personal items you absolutely can not forget. Ex: Glasses/Contacts, mouthguard, braces, etc • Ideal for thru-hikes, remote treks, or just keeping your minimalist pack list dialed.

PACKING REMINDERS • Schedule packing notifications so you don’t forget gear before hitting the trail. • Schedule charging notifications within 24 hours of the trip so you don't leave with a dead headlamp or GPS. • Perfect for trip prep, itinerary check-ins, or final camping checklist reviews.

EFFORTLESS GEAR MANAGEMENT • Catalog gear with brand, model, weight, price, notes, and custom details • Instantly search or filter by type, weight, brand, color, or category • Track backpacker meals and general food availability and consumption with best‑by dates and color‑coded labels (fresh, best‑by soon, expired)—perfect for resupply & meal planning • Add bear spray expiration dates and get color coded labels when it's near expiration or expired • Drag-and-drop sorting, swipe-to-delete, and quick inline editing • Built for backpackers, day hikers, weekend campers, and ultralight minimalists

SMART, DYNAMIC PACKING LISTS • Build unlimited hiking and camping checklists with trail info, elevation, mileage, and custom trip notes • Monitor your progress with checkmarks and completion bars  • Automatically calculate base weight, food, water, pack total, worn weight and complete totals • Track multiple systems like backpack, daypack, or secondary chest pack  • Visual breakdowns help dial your loadout efficiency  • Built-in brand library includes popular gear manufacturers like Arcteryx, Patagonia, Nemo Equipment, MSR and many more...  • Ideal for everything from a 3-season hike to a winter expedition

SHARE OR PRINT YOUR PACK LIST • Export your checklist as a clean PNG — great for sharing with friends or printing out to manually check gear items off your list.  • Ideal for group trips, trail meetups, or custom route planning.

BACKUP, EXPORT & CUSTOMIZATION • Export full lists and gear data via CSV or JSON  • Dark mode, light mode, and system themes  • Metric & imperial support built-in

TRUST • No Ads • No user tracking

UNLOCK PREMIUM FEATURES: Try all premium features free for 2 weeks with the annual subscription. + Monthly, annual, or lifetime membership  + Cancel anytime before trial ends to avoid charges Note: After the 2 week free trial, your annual subscription plan will automatically begin unless canceled through your App Store account settings.

CONNECT WITH The Backpacking List: Checklist Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thebackpackinglist

From overnight trips to far out remote backcountry expeditions, The Backpacking List App helps you gear up faster, smarter, and packlighter. Your outdoor adventure travel prep has never been easier!  • Packing gear list? Covered.  • Camping gear checklist? Easy.  • Ultralight backpacking setup? Streamlined.

Download now and elevate your outdoor adventure experience!

User Growth & Download Statistics

App

By:

Daniel Lubbers

Rating:

4.60

(34)

Version:

1.9.5 Last updated: 2026-06-06

Version code:

886590288

Creation date:

2025-06-03

Compatible devices:

Size:

9.40MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-13

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 227,410 ▼ 831

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Developed by:

Daniel Lubbers

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/backpacking-list-checklist/id6744121777

Website:

https://thebackpackinglist.com

User Reviews

Users consistently praise the app for turning packing chaos into an organized, weight-aware plan. It offers a clear checklist, gear inventory with weights and photos, trip-specific planning, and reminders to prevent forgotten items. Reviewers value templates, easy customization, per-item weight calculations, and seeing total pack weight. The developer’s responsiveness and updates are frequently noted. A common caveat is needing brand/model details for items, which can be a minor hassle when items aren’t clearly identified. Overall, it’s a highly useful tool for backpackers.

Pros

Clear, organized backpacking checklist with weights and photos that helps reduce unnecessary items.
Gear inventory and per-trip planning with weight calculations enhances trip preparation.
Responsive developer who implements user suggestions quickly and maintains good support.
Reminders and weight calculations make packing reliable and prevent forgetfulness.
Thoughtful, simple design with templates and easy customization; good value.

Cons

Requires a brand/model detail for each item, which can be inconvenient when items aren’t easily identified.

Recent reviews

I’m extremely organized in my everyday life but I feel like a complete mess when it comes time to stuff my backpack. This app has been a godsend. I not only have a clear checklist now, but I also have weights and photos. I’ve been using this app to help me cut down needless additional items and it’s really helped me get to that ideal sweet spot. I’m not a review writer but I just felt the need to show some appreciation for such a great product that’s been so helpful in my favorite activity. Keep creating.

by Tu*****, 2025-11-11

I'd been looking for an app where I could inventory my backpacking gear and plan what gear I will take on what trips. This app has it all and the developer has been fantastic to interact with. Should be a backpackers go-to app.

by gf*****, 2025-10-15

Loved the app when I first downloaded it a few months back and it just keeps getting better. The developer is very responsive and takes suggestions seriously: One of mine was recently implemented shortly after suggesting it! Great work!