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Start from a template

Pre-built pack templates for common trip types. Use one as a starting point and customize from there.

How templates work

Each template is a starter pack with realistic gear for a trip type—we fill in items, rough weight, and budget targets so you’re not staring at a blank list. Use one to jump-start My Packs, then swap gear, tune targets, and make it yours.

3-Day Midwest Lake Trip

Canoe Camping

A solid 3-day canoe camping setup for cold spring conditions on midwest lakes.

Season

Spring

Duration

3 Days

Environment

Cold / Wet

Items

10

Known Weight

2.3 oz

Est. Cost

$1187

Summer Overnight Backpacking

Backpacking

Ultralight overnight setup for warm dry conditions. Fits in a 35L pack.

Season

Summer

Duration

1 Night

Environment

Warm / Dry

Items

8

Known Weight

2.3 oz

Est. Cost

$395

Winter Beach Weekend

Car Camping

Car camping setup built for windy lakeside conditions in winter.

Season

Winter

Duration

2 Days

Environment

Windy / Mild

Items

11

Known Weight

13 lb

Est. Cost

$963

Car Camping Weekend

Car Camping

Comfort-focused car camping setup. Weight is not a concern.

Season

Summer

Duration

2 Nights

Environment

Warm / Dry

Items

10

Known Weight

13 lb

Est. Cost

$950

Fall Backpacking Trip

Backpacking

3-day fall backpacking setup for cold dry conditions.

Season

Fall

Duration

3 Days

Environment

Cold / Dry

Items

10

Known Weight

2.3 oz

Est. Cost

$1151

Hammock Camping Weekend

Backpacking

Hammock-based setup for warm summer nights in the trees.

Season

Summer

Duration

2 Nights

Environment

Warm / Humid

Items

9

Known Weight

2.3 oz

Est. Cost

$737

Winter Backpacking

Winter Camping

Cold weather backpacking setup rated for snow and freezing temps.

Season

Winter

Duration

2 Days

Environment

Cold / Snow

Items

11

Known Weight

0.9 oz

Est. Cost

$1184

Ultralight Weekend

Backpacking

Bare minimum ultralight setup. Every ounce counts.

Season

Summer

Duration

2 Days

Environment

Warm / Dry

Items

6

Known Weight

2.3 oz

Est. Cost

$335

BWCA Weekend Fishing

Fishing

Boundary Waters–style canoe fishing: walleye, smallmouth, and pike. Start from your Gear Shed or import the fishing catalog CSV — pair S2 (all-purpose) + S3 (pike) setups.

Season

Summer

Duration

3 Days

Environment

Warm / Humid

Items

0

Known Weight

—

Est. Cost

—

Weekend City Travel

Travel

Carry-on focused city trip — start from Wardrobe (luggage, toiletries, documents) once catalog items are added.

Season

Spring

Duration

3 Days

Environment

Mild / Mixed

Items

0

Known Weight

—

Est. Cost

—

Europe Multi-City — Sept 2026

Multi-City Travel

London → Prague → Vienna → Budapest → Athens → Crete (wedding). Fall multi-city trip: import travel-wardrobe-catalog-import.csv into Travel Shop, bulk-add owned pieces to Wardrobe, mark gaps as Wanted. Pack a ~7–8 day capsule and plan one laundry stop.

Season

Fall

Duration

2+ Weeks

Environment

Mild / Mixed

Items

0

Known Weight

—

Est. Cost

—