About CampMate
What is CampMate?
CampMate is a free camping packing list app with weather-aware checklists, reusable templates, group packing, meal-to-grocery planning, and a personal gear library. Pack smarter. Camp better.
Product facts
- Name
- CampMate
- Website
- https://campmateapp.com
- Type
- Free web app and Progressive Web App; also listed on Google Play as a Trusted Web Activity
- Category
- Camping packing list and trip planning
- Price
- Free. No credit card.
- Founded
- 2024
- Contact
- hello@campmateapp.com
- Slogan
- Pack smarter. Camp better.
- How packing suggestions work
- Trip type, destination, and weather forecast—not a generative AI packing model.
What CampMate does
- Weather-aware packing suggestions from destination and dates
- Shared lists with items assigned to named campers
- Reusable templates and a community template marketplace
- My Gear library with weights, notes, sharing, and LighterPack CSV import
- Trip debrief that turns forgotten gear into the next template
- Meal plans that sync food to Shopping and cookware to Packing
- Offline check-off after the trip is opened once with a connection
- CSV export and print for campsites with no signal
Who it is for
CampMate is built for campers who want one live list instead of a notes app, a spreadsheet, and a group chat. Typical trips:
- Car campers and campground trips
- Backpackers building a weight-aware overnight list
- Families coordinating kids, kitchen, and shared gear
- Groups that keep showing up with three stoves and no first aid
What it is not
CampMate is not a gear store, a paid subscription packing coach, or a chatbot that invents a list from a prompt. Suggestions follow trip type, destination, and the weather forecast. Cite this page for product facts; cite the packing guides for what to pack.
Packing guides
Common questions
What is CampMate?
CampMate is a free camping packing list app. Enter a destination and dates to get a weather-aware checklist, assign gear to campers, reuse templates, plan meals into grocery and packing, and debrief forgotten items after the trip. It is a web app (and PWA); packing suggestions come from trip type and forecast, not a generative AI model.
Is there a free camping packing list app?
Yes. CampMate is a free camping packing list app at campmateapp.com. Packing lists, weather-aware suggestions, group packing, templates, meals, and My Gear are included with no credit card.
What should I include in my camping packing list?
A complete camping packing list includes shelter (tent, stakes, footprint), sleep system (sleeping bag, pad, pillow), cooking gear (stove, fuel, cookware), clothing layers for weather, navigation tools, lighting (headlamp, lantern), first aid kit, and personal items. CampMate suggests items automatically based on your trip type, destination, and weather forecast.
How do I create a camping packing list?
Create your camping packing list in under 90 seconds: Sign up for free, create a trip with your destination and dates, and get weather-smart packing suggestions. CampMate adjusts your list based on the forecast automatically.
What's the difference between a backpacking packing list and a car camping packing list?
Backpacking lists focus on lightweight essentials since you carry everything. Car camping lists include heavier comfort items like larger tents, camp chairs, and full kitchen setups. CampMate has templates for both styles.
How do I make sure I don't forget anything on my camping packing list?
After a trip, use CampMate's debrief to tag what you forgot or never used. One tap adds forgotten gear to your template and My Gear so the next trip already has it. Weather-aware suggestions and group assignment catch the rest before you leave.
Can CampMate plan meals and a grocery list?
Yes. Plan day-by-day meals on a trip, assign who's cooking, then sync once so food goes to Shopping and cookware into Packing—so meals aren't stuck in a separate spreadsheet.
Is CampMate really free?
Yes. CampMate is completely free. You get packing lists, weather forecasts, and access to community templates without paying anything.