If you have happened to stumble across this site please remember that it is at Beta stage of development. Its not 100% production ready, some things are not yet implemented and there are maybe some bugs hanging around.
Hey there! I'm Richard, creator of HikeLite. I'm an avid backpacker with years of experience under my belt, In the past I've relied on scraps of paper, or more lately, online apps to keep track of my gear and pack weight. Let me tell you, there are some amazing online tools out there. I've tried most of them myself. But as I get older and focus more on reducing pack weight, I realize that none of the existing solutions quite fit what I am looking for. So, I decided to create something for myself that would fill what I perceived as a gap.
Hence, I wrote this for me. It works for me and it fits what I want out of a backpacking gear list management system. If you find it useful, that's awesome too!
If you can't wait to get going, then skip this intro page and head straight to the Gear List which provides for all your gear and packing list management. You may also find the Docs section some assistance.
Wish Id known about the lightweight gear revolution way back in 2006!
Keep track of all your gear without losing your mind (or your tent stakes). Add details like weight, brand, whatever floats your pack. You can sort everything into categories so it’s not just one big gear pile.
Forget the copy-paste chaos. Quickly build packing lists by grabbing stuff from your inventory. Try out different setups without unpacking your whole living room floor.
Includes a helpful Consumables Calculator to assist with calculation of Water, Fuel and Food requirements.
Wondering why your pack feels like a small boulder? Get a clear breakdown of where the weight’s coming from—by category—so you can trim the fat (or at least know what’s weighing you down).
Need to show off your ultralight setup or coordinate with a hiking buddy? Every list has a downloadable PDF you can downloda send to whoever — no public posting required. There is also a shareable link.
Your buddy battling through a blizzard with a 25kg pack will really appreciate a copy of your lightweight kit list