Travel should be exciting,
not stressful.

We built PackLyst because we believe the best trips start with peace of mind -- knowing you have everything you need.

She came home with a G-tube and a schedule I couldn't mess up.

After our daughter was born, she was fitted with a G-tube — a feeding tube that bypassed her throat so she wouldn't aspirate during feeds. Her formula had to be thickened to an exact consistency. Her feed volumes were measured down to the milliliter. One wrong calculation wasn't just inconvenient. It was dangerous.

We didn't want to be stuck at home. But I couldn't hold all those details in my head — the tube supplies, the formula ratios, the feeding amounts that would need to scale across three days or five or a whole week. What if someone else was with her and I wasn't there?

I needed something that didn't just remind me what to pack. Something that actually knew her — her medical needs, her feeding requirements — and could figure out exactly what we'd need for any length of trip. That's the app I built. That's PackLyst.

PackLyst trip list showing Cancun, Smoky Mountains, and Paris trips

What makes PackLyst different

Generic packing lists don't work. Here's why ours do.

Every person gets their own list

A 2-year-old doesn't pack the same as a 45-year-old. PackLyst generates individual packing lists for each traveler based on their age, gender, medical needs, and personal preferences. Dad's blood pressure medication? Included. Baby's formula? Already on the list.

Per-traveler packing progress — Alex, Jordan, Emma each with their own list

Quantities that scale with your trip

A 3-day weekend and a 2-week vacation need very different amounts of underwear. PackLyst automatically calculates quantities based on trip duration. No mental math required.

Underwear x7 — quantities automatically scaled to a 7-day trip for each traveler

Activity-aware packing

Going camping? You'll need a tent, sleeping bags, and a camp stove. Beach day planned? Sunscreen, towels, and swimwear get added. PackLyst reads your itinerary and packs accordingly.

Smoky Mountains camping packing list with outdoor gear — binoculars, cooler, flashlight, first aid kit
But wait, there's more.

Everything you need for the perfect trip

PackLyst is more than a packing list. It's your complete trip companion.

Traveler Profiles & Groups

Everyone's details, remembered forever.

No more asking "wait, what are her food allergies again?" before every trip. PackLyst keeps each traveler's full profile on file — ready to generate the right list the moment you create a trip.

Age, gender, and personal must-pack items saved per traveler
Medical needs and dietary restrictions — included automatically in every list
Family groups — share any trip with your whole group in one tap
Invite guests by email or join code — no account required
Each traveler gets their own personalized list the moment the trip is created
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Emma
8 yrs · Female
Nut allergy Thickened formula G-tube supplies
Always packs
Stuffed bunny · Night light · Sound machine
Family Group · The Hendersons
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Join code: HEND-4821
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Family SUV
2022 Toyota Highlander
Hybrid
36
MPG
17.1
Gal tank
8
Seats
Estimated fuel cost · Dallas → Smoky Mountains
~$67 at $3.45/gal · 1,240 mi round trip
Supported fuel types
Gasoline Diesel Hybrid Plug-in Hybrid Electric
Car Profiles

Know what your road trip actually costs before you leave.

Save your vehicle once and PackLyst does the road trip math for you — fuel cost estimates based on your car's real MPG, tank size, and the distance to your destination.

Save make, model, year, color, and license plate
MPG and tank size — estimated gas cost calculated per trip
Supports gas, diesel, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric (MPGe)
Seating capacity — know who fits before you plan the carpool
Smart defaults — PackLyst knows typical MPG if you skip it
Trip Journal

A trip without memories is just a trip.

PackLyst turns your travels into a living journal. Every entry gets photos, a note, a location, and a mood — then it's all organized automatically by date into a timeline you can scroll through long after you're home.

Multi-photo grid per entry — capture the whole moment
Location tag on each memory
Star your highlights — surfaces the best moments first
Timeline grouped by date — no manual sorting, ever
How did you feel?
Happy Excited Adventurous Relaxed Grateful Surprised Emotional Tired + Custom
Cenote Swimming
Day 3 · Cancun · March 17
Adventurous

Crystal clear water, had to rappel down to get in. Emma was nervous but went for it — probably her favorite moment of the whole trip.

Day 2 · Chichen Itza  ·  Amazed
Day 1 · Arrival · Excited
25+ Games

Entertainment for the whole trip, not just the destination

No setup. No equipment. Filtered for your group's ages and how you're traveling — games that work on road trips, flights, and everywhere in between.

Age-gated Transport-aware Destination-specific
Observation
  • License Plate Bingo
  • Scavenger Hunt
  • Animal Spotter
  • Road Sign Bingo
  • Color Car Count
  • Alphabet Game
Social & Party
  • Would You Rather
  • Two Truths & a Lie
  • Never Have I Ever
  • Story Builder
  • 20 Questions
  • Arrival Pool
Trivia & Knowledge
  • Travel Trivia
  • Travel Facts
  • Where in the World
  • Distance Guesser
  • Mileage Math
Word & Puzzle
  • Emoji Decoder
  • Crossword Puzzles
  • Word Search
  • Word Chain
  • Categories
Entertainment
  • Movies by Destination
  • Music & Playlists
  • Things to Do
  • Destination Facts
Trip Planner

Activities that actually fit your group

PackLyst suggests real things to do at your destination — filtered by who's going, their ages, and what kind of trip it is. Traveling with kids? Nightlife disappears and family-friendly options surface. Then drag and drop onto a day-by-day calendar to lock in your plan.

  • Real activities at your destination — outdoor, food, culture, shopping, and more
  • Filtered for your group — age-appropriate, no surprises
  • Drag-and-drop calendar — build your itinerary day by day
  • Add your own stops, times, and notes alongside
Day 1 — Cancun
9:00 AM
Chichen Itza Tour
1:00 PM
Cenote Swim
4:00 PM
Beachfront Dinner
drag to reschedule
Suggested: Tulum Day Trip Suggested: Parasailing

What we believe

The principles that guide every feature we build.

Simplicity first

Travel planning should reduce stress, not add to it. Every feature we build must make things simpler, not more complicated.

Works for everyone

Solo backpackers, families with toddlers, business travelers, couples on honeymoons. If you travel, PackLyst works for you.

Privacy matters

Your trip data belongs to you. We don't sell your information, and we don't track where you're going. Period.

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