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LighterPack Alternative in German: Offline, No Account
First things first: LighterPack is the standard for weighing pack lists, and it's a good tool — if it works for you, stick with it. But three things are missing: offline access and app installation, a permanent gear library with collaboration, and German. Those are exactly the gaps outdoor.gift fills — free, no account, and you can move your existing list over by CSV in about a minute.
LighterPack and outdoor.gift side by side
| Feature | LighterPack | outdoor.gift |
|---|---|---|
| Works offline | no | yes |
| Installable as an app | no | yes (PWA) |
| Permanent gear library | no (per list) | yes |
| Packing together (shared inventory) | no | yes |
| Language | English | German + English |
| Food weight from recipes | no | yes (dry weight automatically) |
| Account required | no | no (only for sync/sharing) |
| Cost | free | free |
| Import an existing list | — | LighterPack CSV, ~1 minute |
What LighterPack does better
To be fair: LighterPack is the established standard, and for good reason. It runs straight in the browser with no installation, it's about as simple as it gets, and half the ultralight world shares its pack lists as a LighterPack link — outdoor.gift doesn't have that ecosystem. If all you want is a quick online list to share, LighterPack is often the more practical choice.
What outdoor.gift is built for
outdoor.gift isn't a LighterPack clone; it was made for the gaps LighterPack leaves:
- Offline and as an app. Once opened, everything works without a connection — on the trail too. Installable like a normal app, no app store needed.
- A permanent gear library instead of retyping everything list by list: tent, stove and sleeping pad go in once and move into any trip with a click.
- Packing as a pair. A shared gear inventory, and for each trip you decide who carries what — everyone sees their own pack weight.
- Food that weighs itself. Dry weights from dehydrator recipes flow straight into the pack list. More on this: How much does trail food weigh.
- German and English, and GDPR-compliant: no trackers, no cookies, self-hosted in Germany.
Moving over in a minute
There's nothing to retype. In LighterPack, export your list as CSV, then import it into outdoor.gift — name, category, quantity and weight (including the unit, oz or g) all come along. After that your gear is a permanent library, offline and on every device.
Frequently asked questions
Is outdoor.gift free? Yes, completely — no list limit, no subscription, no premium tier. It's funded through clearly marked partner links in the gear catalogue; you pay the normal shop price.
Can I import my LighterPack list? Yes. Export it as CSV in LighterPack and import it into outdoor.gift — it takes about a minute. Weights are carried over including their unit.
Does outdoor.gift work offline? Yes, offline-first. Once opened, gear, recipes and pack lists all work without internet — including while you're out.
Do I need an account? No. Everything works locally on your device. You only need an account (passwordless) if you want to sync several devices or share a joint gear inventory with someone.
Is outdoor.gift available in English too? Yes, both the app and the website speak German and English.
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