Get your head around the principal of local storage. HikeLite doesn't need any account information from you, nor email addresses, nor indeed, stores any information on your behalf. It is all held and stored locally within your own browser.
You can close your browser and when it reopens the already entered information will be presented again. UNLESS ... your browser settings are set to clear all your browser history automatically on exiting, then all browser stored information will be lost!
Therefore, it is good practice to "Export Inventory" on a regular basis. Once you have your total gear inventory stored offline on your computer (in one big, lovely JSON file), that can easily be imported into HikeLite and re-used to create another packing list.
It's your data and it's held on your computer!
On initial loading, there will be a few gear items pre coded into the system, shown as examples. These can easily be deleted by using the adjacent delete button.
The laborious part for first time users will be to then enter each item of their backpacking gear. This involves entering:
After entering your gear inventory it is strongly suggested you than back it up by using the "Export Inventory (JSON)" option. This will allow re-entry of the items into HikeLite should the browser cache be cleared.
For the technically minded, a JSON file of your Gear Inventory can be produced by hand and then imported using the "Import Inventory" button. The required file format is as follows (each item requires unique "id").
The best way to change an item on your inventory is by editing the JSON file directly.
[
{
"id": "id-1741709596670k03k3",
"category": "Accessories",
"consumable": false,
"manufacturer": "Alpina",
"name": "Map",
"product": "Pyrenees",
"unit": "g",
"selected": false,
"weight": 62,
"quantity": 1,
"worn": false,
"shared": false
},
{
"id": "id-17417095966708zemc",
"category": "Clothing",
"consumable": false,
"manufacturer": "Berghaus",
"name": "Gloves",
"product": "Gore Tex Kamchatka",
"unit": "g",
"selected": false,
"weight": 200,
"quantity": 1,
"worn": false,
"shared": false
},
{
"id": "id-1741709596670om0qy",
"category": "Clothing",
"consumable": false,
"manufacturer": "Berghaus",
"name": "Hat",
"product": "Blue Thermal",
"unit": "g",
"selected": false,
"weight": 100,
"quantity": 1,
"worn": false,
"shared": false
}
]
Select the items from your inventory that you are taking with you on your next trip by selecting the check box to the left of the gear item.
Adjust the quantity of the item that you are taking.
Worn items - there is also have the option to select the "Worn" to to the right. If this is selected it means that you intend the item to be worn. If this is the case then that item will be shown in the "Weight Worn" total and not part of the "Backpack Base Weight".
An example ... if there are 3 pairs of socks being taken and you will be wearing one pair, "Weight Worn" will increase by 1 pair and "Backpack Base Weight" will increase by 2 pairs.
Shared items distribute weight between group members. The total shown is your portion of shared gear.
The totals calculated for your intended trip will be dispayed above the table:
In the larger inventories it is easier to chose items by using the category search function or into the search box below.
Search by Worn, Shared or Consumable items listed in weight order from heaviest to lightest
There are the following utilities that can be used:
Plan water, food, and fuel needs for your hikes based on:
Enter Trip Details:
Customize Cooking:
View Results:
Toggle Units:
Click "Customize Assumptions" to:
| Scenario | Inputs | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Weekend Solo | 2 days, strenuous, cold | 4.8L water, 72g fuel |
| Group Trek | 5 days, 4 people, moderate | 60L water, 240g fuel |
Q: How accurate are the fuel estimates?
A: Based on canister stoves at sea level. Cold weather/add 20%.
Q: Can I save my custom values?
A: Yes! Custom assumptions persist across visits.