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title: "PackLight for Backpacking - Reviews, Revenue and Downloads in United States | Apple App Store"
description: "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 "
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# PackLight for Backpacking — United States
> Lightweight Packing List Maker

![PackLight for Backpacking App Icon](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple211/v4/08/1b/26/081b264b-d05c-b173-b92e-2ad2ae2bf071/AppIcon-0-0-1x_U007emarketing-0-8-0-85-220.png/434x0w.png)

**Developer:** [Mark Oliveira](https://apptail.io/developer/mark-oliveira-orZb)
**Category:** Travel
**Rating:** 4.8/5 (940 ratings)
**Price:** Free
**Bundle ID:** com.moapps.PackLight
**Store:** Apple App Store
**Country:** United States
**Version:** 4.0.1 (released 2025-09-24)
**Original Release:** 2015-12-01
**Languages:** English

**App Store Link:** [Download on Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/app/id1054845207)
**AppTail Page:** [https://apptail.io/app/packlight-for-backpacking-tWh/united-states](https://apptail.io/app/packlight-for-backpacking-tWh/united-states)

## PackLight for Backpacking Description
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.

## PackLight for Backpacking Screenshots
- [Screenshot 1](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource221/v4/1e/83/0c/1e830c3c-6a7e-9b8d-0d09-5d6a8a5fbc21/6.5-1.png/1290x2796.png)
- [Screenshot 2](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource221/v4/72/51/e9/7251e957-0f5d-948a-8a0d-e97cdf895313/6.5-2.png/1290x2796.png)
- [Screenshot 3](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource211/v4/5c/9f/42/5c9f4204-9586-6b7f-a079-d188df4c58cf/6.5-3.png/1290x2796.png)
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- [Screenshot 5](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource211/v4/ba/0a/59/ba0a5947-814e-c65b-4ea9-ead0653d82d2/6.5-5.png/1290x2796.png)
- [Screenshot 6](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource211/v4/2d/0a/43/2d0a43cb-9f9b-afd4-4ca8-afa2eacf50b7/6.5-6.png/1290x2796.png)
- [Screenshot 7](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource211/v4/3f/0e/db/3f0edba7-de9d-e1d2-02e4-3103c358ca80/6.5-7.png/1290x2796.png)

## PackLight for Backpacking Rating Breakdown in United States
- 5 stars: 794 (84%)
- 4 stars: 109 (12%)
- 3 stars: 26 (3%)
- 2 stars: 3 (0%)
- 1 stars: 8 (1%)

## PackLight for Backpacking Reviews in United States

### ***** "Backpacking Dream List"
Incredible Gear Load Out Software for Backpacking
-- Lee outside, 2025-08-23

### ***** "Great App - For me, Meets all my needs and then some!"
I've been using PackLight for a while now and have not found a better tool for maintaining gear inventory weights and the more I use it the more I like it, lots of options to create packing lists and so handy to have the total weights. I would highly recommend this app.
-- JPC 9, 2025-08-12

### ***** "Know Thy Weight"
I work at REI and share this with backpackers all the time. Often we think of items as “that’s not so heavy” but it adds up quickly!
-- hikergirl77, 2025-06-07

### ***** "Love it!"
Such a helpful, great app!
-- doug.t.jenkins, 2025-05-15

### ***** "Great App"
Excellent app for keeping track of gear weights and various setups for changing seasons. 

The ability to create your own gear categories and multiple lists really makes this app great.

With the share feature you can create a customized list to be shared with members of your backpacking group so everyone can make sure they have what they need for whatever trip you are planning.

Everything this app does it does well and with some new additions it has become even more useful. 

I’ve recommend to many and continue to do so when I come across gear and weight conscious hikers. Give it a try and I’m sure you won’t be disappointed.

If you really enjoy it consider supporting with the one time fee that unlocks supporter edition. 

I’m not affiliated with the developer. I just believe in supporting excellent products especially when they come from a small developer.
-- Quicksole, 2025-05-01

### ***** "Thanks"
It helps organize my gear. I wish there was a column to quickly add up cost. Otherwise it’s 👍
-- Samdom69, 2025-04-09

### ***** "Perfect App For Hikers"
This app does everything I need it to do. Allows me to create gear list with weights and use that list to build packing list for different types of hikes. Hike on!!!
-- wcellison98, 2025-03-27

### ***** "Best Gear Planning App Ever!"
I’ve been using PackLight to plan my gear, consumables, and food for my last four thru hikes. Organizing gear is simple and intuitive, and I particularly appreciate its offline functionality. One non-obvious use of the app is to calculate total calories for a planned section. I do this by imputing calories as grams when adding the weight for food items. The only functionality I would love to see added would be a food list option that tracks both calories and weight. Thank you for creating such a useful app for the backpacking community!
-- IvanDenisovich, 2025-03-22

### ***** "Best backpacking gear tracker"
PackLight is my favorite gear list app. It’s simple to use, easy to edit lists, and the inventory feature is flawless. I love that I can create custom categories, which really helps keep everything organized. Unlike other apps that get overly complicated, PackLight keeps it straightforward and easy to use. The only small issue I’ve run into is not being able to easily send my list to another PackLight user, but that’s a minor problem compared to how perfect this app is. I can’t say enough good things about it.
-- openshawjt, 2025-03-21

### ***** "Two thumbs up!!"
Easy, effective way to keep track of your pack weight down to the last once!! Highly recommend :)
-- Oneguyandabackpack, 2025-02-11

### ***** "Great App"
Excellent app for keeping track of gear weights and various setups for changing seasons. While it has been a while since an update there really hasn’t felt the need. 

I’ve recommend to many and continue to do so when I come across gear and weight conscious hikers. Give it a try and I’m sure you won’t be disappointed.
-- Quicksole, 2024-12-30

### ***** "Best Pack / Gear Weight Tracker"
I use this app to keep track of all my hiking gear. It was very helpful planning for my 2024 JMT thru hike. Can track different load outs for different trails / number of people / or weather. Highly Recommended.
-- jared747, 2024-09-28

### ***** "Great tool!"
Makes packing for a back country adventure easy. Helps me get my pack weight exactly where I need it 💪🏼💪🏼
-- Hike with Mike, 2024-09-06

### ***** "Bomber app"
Bomber app
-- brœg, 2024-09-06

### ***** "Love it"
Started to enter my info on an online site and thought “there’s got to be a better way”.  Very easy and simple. 10 stars
-- nobody reads reviews, 2024-09-01

### ***** "Simple and useful"
Great app for simple gear inventory and making lists that automatically add weight.
-- johny123123123, 2024-07-12

### ****- "Lists"
Straightforward and functional. Prepopulated drop downs for most common items would be nice.
-- Abbsababs, 2024-06-23

### ***** "Great app"
Just got this app and it’s Amazing !!!
Loaded all my gear into the app and now can easily see how much I am carrying.
Now I can customize my load out.
If you plan any backpacking trip you need this application.
-- ghjtvgfjj, 2024-05-10

### ***** "Replaced physical lists and easier"
I’m 64 and not great with figuring out technology.  It took a while to catch on and complete the list, but now preparing for a trip is simple.  A similar app for vacations would be great!
-- antique person, 2024-05-10

### ****- "Awesome app"
So far the app is awesome. I’d like some enhancements to be made to incorporate cost. I’d also like to be able to sort the data just like Excel in the app.
-- Leer0442, 2024-04-16

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## PackLight for Backpacking In-App Purchases
| Item | Price |
|------|-------|
| Supporter Edition | $19.99 |


## PackLight for Backpacking Discovered Keywords
- packlight for backpacking

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- [United States](https://apptail.io/app/packlight-for-backpacking-tWh/united-states)
- [Canada](https://apptail.io/app/packlight-for-backpacking-tWh/canada)
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