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Build your gear list, see exactly where the weight is, and cut weight before you even hit the trail.
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.
- Grams, kg, oz, and lbs — converts automatically
- 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 library.
- 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 over time.
- Weight distribution charts
- Top 10 heaviest items
- Track investment in your kit
What hikers actually say
From the people who use it — real trails, real weights.
Did the Otway Fly to Aire River section last autumn and used the category breakdown properly for the first time. Turns out my sleep system was pushing 42% of base weight — I'd just never looked at it that way before. Swapped to a lighter quilt I already owned, shifted 620g without spending anything. Got the base to 7.4 kg, which is the lightest I've ever walked a multi-day. Check it before every trip now.
"Heading into the Tararuas I had 9.4 kg base and was feeling every gram. Found a sleeping bag liner in my pack I hadn't used once in five weeks — posted it home from Palmerston North. Got to 8.3 kg and the South Island was a completely different experience."
"Was pretty sceptical — I've had spreadsheets I've been refining for years. Copied my kit over in about 20 minutes, then the category chart showed clothing at 34% of base weight. Left the fleece at home. Dropped 700g without buying a single thing."
See what experienced hikers actually carry
Real pack lists from Te Araroa thru-hikers, Bibbulmun veterans, and weekend warriors. No sponsored gear — just what people actually carry.
Trail Tips & Gear Insights
Guides, gear reviews, and wisdom from the trail — written by hikers, for hikers.
20 Ways to Reduce Your Backpacking Pack Weight (Beginner to Ultralight)
Reducing pack weight isn't just about buying expensive gear. Most of the gains are free. Here's how to systematically lighten your load.
Backpacking Hygiene: How to Stay Clean on the Trail (Complete Guide)
Staying reasonably clean in the backcountry improves health, comfort, and morale. Here's how to do it without breaking LNT principles.
Down vs Synthetic Insulation for Backpacking: Which Is Better? (2026)
Down vs synthetic isn't just a weight question. Here's a complete comparison that covers performance, conditions, cost, and ethics.
Simple, honest pricing
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| Feature | Free $0 / forever Get started free | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Gear items Tracked in your virtual closet | 50 items | Unlimited |
| Packing lists | 1 list | Unlimited |
| Trip log | 1 trip | Unlimited |
| Weight tracking | ||
| Export lists CSV & PDF formats | — | |
| Share lists publicly | — | |
| Priority support | — |
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