MetaGear - Hiking Lists Tracker App

Mobile-first backpacking gear and pack weight tracker

MetaGear is a mobile-first app that lets hikers and backpackers manage gear inventory, build pack lists, and monitor weight down to the gram. It replaces clunky desktop spreadsheets and browser tools with a fast, phone-native experience. Import existing lists from LighterPack, organize everything with drag-and-drop, and share your setup with a link or a visual card. Built by passionate hikers.

Productivity · Micro SaaS · Travel

Features

Gear Locker - a central inventory for all your equipment with weights, prices, categories, and photos
Unlimited gear lists with real-time weight and cost breakdowns split by base weight, worn, and consumable
One-tap LighterPack link and CSV import - bring existing lists over instantly, free for all users
Drag-and-drop sorting for both categories and individual items within any list
Checklist mode - convert any gear list into a trip packing checklist
Shareable list links viewable in any browser on any device
Highlight cards - visual gear list summaries formatted for social media and Stories
Smart search for quickly adding items from your locker to a list
Custom categories on top of built-in defaults
Free core app with optional ad-free upgrade

Use Cases

Planning a thru-hike on the PCT, AT, CDT, or any long-distance trail and need to track every ounce
Comparing multiple gear setups side by side to find the lightest combination
Migrating from LighterPack and wanting a tool that actually works on a phone
Preparing a packing checklist before heading out so nothing gets left behind
Sharing your gear list with friends, trail communities, or social media followers
Organizing gear across different activities - backpacking, camping, bike touring, trail running
Running a pack shakedown to identify where you can cut weight
Keeping a running inventory of all outdoor gear you own in one place