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Build your gear list, see exactly where the weight is, and shed kilograms before you even hit the trail.
from day hikes to thru-hikes
Built for how you actually pack
Real screens, real features — no mockups.
Your entire gear library, in one place
Add every piece of kit once — weight, brand, category, price. Filter by category, status, or weight range. See your total collection value at a glance.
- 14 categories including Shelter, Sleep System, Cooking
- Filter by availability, weight range, brand
- Export to CSV or share publicly
Build packs with live weight stats
Pull gear from your library, check items off as you pack, and watch your base weight, worn weight, and total load update in real time. The sidebar shows exactly where your grams are going.
- Live weight distribution bar
- Per-category weight breakdown
- Track total gear value alongside weight
Log every hike with a full trip journal
Record distance, elevation, trail type, season, and conditions. Add a cover photo, write notes, and build a searchable logbook of every adventure you've done.
- Cover photos, ratings, and trail notes
- Interactive map pinned to every hike
- Share your trip page or keep it private
Your entire kit, organized
From your big three to your toothbrush — track it all, build lists, and share with the community.
Automatic weight tracking
Add your gear once with weight, brand, and category. MyPacks calculates your base weight, worn weight, and consumables automatically.
- Supports grams, oz, kg, and lbs
- Mark items as worn or consumable
- See weight breakdown by category
Trip-specific packing lists
Build different lists for different trips — day hikes, overnights, thru-hikes. Add custom items like food and water on top of your gear.
- Pull from your gear library
- Add trip-specific items (food, water, maps)
- Duplicate and tweak for new trips
Share your loadouts
Make your lists public and share them with friends, trail buddies, or the r/ultralight community. Get inspired by what others are carrying.
- One-click public/private toggle
- Shareable links for any list
- Duplicate others' lists to customize
Analytics & insights
See where your weight is hiding. Charts show you category breakdown, heaviest items, and how your gear collection has grown.
- Weight distribution charts
- Top 10 heaviest items
- Track investment in your kit
See what experienced hikers actually carry
Browse real pack lists from PCT thru-hikers, Appalachian Trail veterans, and weekend warriors. No sponsored gear. No fluff — just what people genuinely use in the field.
Trail Tips & Gear Insights
Guides, gear reviews, and wisdom from the trail — written by hikers, for hikers.
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