PackPoint Travel Packing List Reviews

by Mrcarlon

Update: Big miss on shorts. Planning a beach trip, PackPointTravelPackingList found that the high will be in the 80s... and decided shorts won’t be needed despite being on the essentials list. I wish I could see and adjust the thresholds for certain items like sweaters and shorts, but for now I have to add them manually.

Original:Just getting started with it, but it has the basics. Things that could be improved:
-More icons: Missing some really basic things like a driving icon for car trips, and some more sports. Would help if you could upload your own.
-Family sync: Would be nice to have a family list or account so that families can share packing some of the basics and sync up.
-Web interface: Would be much easier to edit and create new activities from a laptop.

I like the pre populated lists and will have to play around with the settings to figure out how best to do things like plan for ski trips and have it calculate the right number of pairs of ski socks and long underwear. So far it’s interesting and I will update as I get better with it.

by Dcambel777

My initial review of PackPointTravelPackingList wasn’t quite fair. There were some capabilities I didn’t think it had but it did - they were just harder to find than I thought. Biggest issues are some inefficiencies in the user interface. One big one - PackPoint always wants to drop you into the screen for creating a packing list, even when that’s not what you want to do and there’s no way out of it until you create a list. Then you have to go back and delete the unwanted list it forced you to create! Other annoyances are 1) entering dates one field at a time instead of using a calendar selector; 2) the weather display looks like a day forecast but isn’t; 3) the weather display also needs to allow you to click thru to a multi day forecast covering your trip; 3) it really needs to let you modify the names of items in an activity as well as change the ordering, like you can in an actual packing list. There are a lot of other UI annoyances. They’re all small, but collectively they make PackPointTravelPackingList more tedious than it needs to be.

by _OldMoney

First of all, PackPointTravelPackingList looks beautiful and it’s very intuitive. The one issue I have is that’s it’s a bit buggy.
For example, when typing text and working your way down a list, the list itself doesn’t automatically move up. Eventually, the keyboard blocks what you’re typing and there’s no way to hide the keyboard or manually scroll up or down.
I bought the customization feature, but was really bummed out to discover this bug after the fact.
Please look into this. I would love to continue using PackPointTravelPackingList.

by Schmity22

So initially I was super impressed by PackPointTravelPackingList. Suggesting things to pack, splitting up the categories, etc. However, since I did not purchase the premium version, it seemed like I “couldn’t finish packing”. There was no spot to say “I’m finished” packing, take me to my list. Every time I clicked on one of the suggestions, that particular choice would disappear but again, there was no option to see my final packing list.

by Dwrib

There is no way to add custom items in the pro version and have the amount of those items change based on length of trip. For example I added a custom item to the Essentials List for an item that I need to use and dispose of every day of my trip. I’d like to have it automatically tell me I need 7 of those for a 7 day trip but I can’t do that because it wasn’t built in with PackPointTravelPackingList .

by D. Hill

This is a unique and resourceful application that not only takes some of the guesswork out of planning and packing for a leisure or business trip but allows users to customize the results so you can get as close to possible as being prepared as you can. The design has a harmonious light color tone which is tranquil. It is easy to navigate and follow step by step when trip lists are generated from the user’s input. PackPointTravelPackingList even has integration with services such as Evernote which could come in handy on business trips. For those who travel a fair amount or more Pack Point is well worth a download.

by MAVISMOMMY

I always pull this up when I'm traveling. I like that it asks you for where you will be and gives you the expected weather. It also gives you a chance to list your activities and whether you can do laundry. I have it A4 because it would be good to 1). Give a suggested number of items (example 3 shirts, 2 shorts). and 2). It repeats items and lists them more than once. Would be great to have a way to take away duplicates.

by Kchien

It's a nice idea to include the weather component, but that also makes the inability to set a multi-destination trip all the more frustrating. Also frustrating is the inability to order or group items in the Essential and Activity lists. As it is, things like keys and documents are all mixed in with the clothing on the list in a haphazard way.

by Dallasfunrunner

I set up my app a few days before my trip listing things that come to mind. After the list is made it takes about an hour to gather the list and I always feel confident I haven’t forgotten anything.

by Jeff @ Read To Lead Podcast

Like most folks, I haven’t traveled much the last two years. However, when preparing for a trip in late 2021, I immediately remembered PackPointTravelPackingList I always used pre-pandemic to make sure I didn’t forget a thing. PackPointTravelPackingList is it. Works like a charm.

by Wxhtuop

Pack Point not only ensures you don’t forget anything crucial, it can prevent over-packing. It’s worth the annual fee to be able to fully customize it for activities such as bird-watching, ballroom dance events, Civil War re-enacting or what-have-you. It can take a little time to create your specialized lists, but you never have to do it again. It’s easy to hide things you don’t need — like bug spray in winter — or to add particular items for a certain trip. A truly great app!

by Sydney, <3

I rarely write reviews for apps but I wanted to take the time to make one for PackPointTravelPackingList. I am not a good packer and tend to always forget things when I’m already at my destination. Ever since I started using PackPointTravelPackingList a few years ago I’ve very rarely forgotten ANYTHING. Thank you so much to the developers for being a lifesaver!

Sydney

by Rainly00

It’s a very useful app - it looks at the weather of the destination and your selected activities to suggest items. It helps me keep track of the “daily” stuff like a charger! and keys which are items that are easily missed. It’s a easily customizable check list. I Love it!

by Dpmptp

Never forget anything again. Have it on your list and check it off as you lay it out to pack. I love it! And you can add to the list if you think of things. The extra $2.99 is worth it to customize your lists and be able to save them To use in the future.

by Ceciliajw

I’ve used PackPointTravelPackingList for close to 5 years now and it always saves me time. The reusable (and customizable) templates are really helpful in building packing lists and the syncing with local weather predictions has helped me pack smarter when going to an unfamiliar area. Would recommend to anyone.

by RobinOFM

I have been using this for business trips, weekend getaways and vacations for a couple of years now, and have found that it helps me decide the right size luggage for the journey, but also helps me from overpacking when I want to travel light. Best of all, it considers the weather at your destination so that I pack the right clothes for the season.

by TaraCompassKey

Suitcase in hand, you head out the door. Have you ever had that feeling that you’re forgetting something? You won’t with PackPoint. Typically I start packing and then create a new trip in PackPointTravelPackingList to start checking things off. Inevitably PackPoint includes something I would have forgotten otherwise.

It’s made my list of top ten travel apps every year on my website, Compass & Key. Highly recommended!

by NancyBeth71

With the upgrade to premium, PackPointTravelPackingList is perfect for planning what I need to pack. I can customize different activities. I added a cooking list for trips we stay in a cabin or condo and will be cooking to remember my favorite knife, spatula, and, of course, COFFEE. The only thing I’d add would be more icons (dog, for example) so I can make sure I have everything she needs for the trips she goes along with us.

by Bellabetter1

Been using PackPointTravelPackingList for years. It’s straightforward you put your destination how many nights u are staying and your activities and it reminds you of all the things you may need and there is an option to add your own items. Simple but straightforward and completely useful when traveling. Bonus it also shows the weather for where your destination is. PackPointTravelPackingList is my favorite packing list app!

by Marge And In Charge

PackPointTravelPackingList looked up the weather of the place I’ll be staying and added items accordingly. It’s really easy to adjust the items on the list if there’s one or two things you won’t need. It also sorts them based on various activities you’ll be doing, so you stay super organized. Just what I needed!

by Pauls118

I have been using PackPoint for about 3 years for our quick trips to wherever. Even with 3 kids this program thinks of everything without over burdening you with too many atypical options.
Really well designed for its purpose.

by Lil Mussels

I am very bad at packing. Notoriously bad at packing. 2019 has been the year of finding apps that help me with things I’m bad at. PackPoint is now at the top of my list of most helpful apps. If you, like me, suffer from packing 4 pairs of jeans for a two day trip and pack 1 pair of underwear, download PackPointTravelPackingList.