There are seven core pieces of information required for each gear item to be able to use the grouping and analysis within the app.
| Core Attributes | Field / Function | Description |
|---|---|---|
 | Name | Usually describes the gear and/or function e.g. Backpack or Hoodie or Trail Runners, … |
| Description | Usually describes the brand and model of the item (useful when sharing packs with others) e.g. HMG Junction or Arcteryx Cormac or Altra Lone Peak | |
| Notes | Detailed notes associated with the gear item (only shown if enabled in the Profile > Appearance & Functionality settings) These will be output on the PDF packing list if selected. | |
| Pack Category | Classification of the gear item used for grouping gear items and analysing the weight in your pack- see Category Management for a more in depth discussion. | |
| Gear Category | Whether the gear item is always base, worn or consumed. Base = Carried in pack (sometimes or always) e.g. Backpack or puffy jacket. Worn = ALWAYS Worn e.g. Trail runners Consumed = Carried but reduces weight over the trip e.g. Camping gas | |
| Weight | The numeric value of the weight of the item. The field and the number of decimal places (dp) adapts based on the UoM. gram – 0 dp ounces – 1 dp kilos and pounds – 2 dp | |
| Units of Measure (UoM) | Referring to the weight above. Note you can enter weights in any UoM, so if you buy gear from the US or Europe or elsewhere enter whichever is convenient to the source info. The app will automatically convert this to your preferred display units. | |
| Gear Lifecycle | The current status of the gear item. See locker management for more details |
Extended Attributes
These attributes are only visible if enabled in the Profile > Appearance & Functionality settings.
| Extended Attributes | Field / Function | Description |
|---|---|---|
 | Link / Affiliate URL | A url to the gear item. This can be for your reference in wishlists or could be an affiliate link, which is shown when sharing packs on the web |
| Quantity owned | This is a numeric value of the number of items you own. e.g. 8 tent stakes or 2 hoodies. This is used as a default quantity when adding gear to a pack. | |
| Purchase price | Value of the item Future: This will be used for PDF generated packing lists, useful for international travel | |
| Purchase currency | Currency in which item was bought | |
| Purchase date | When the item was bought (receipt date) |
Warranty Attributes (Coming Soon)
These attributes are only visible if enabled in the Profile > Appearance & Functionality settings. These attributes will relate to the purchase of the gear item and its coverage for defects and manfacturing issues.
| Warranty Attributes | Field / Function | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty duration | Number of months from purchase date for which the product is guaranteed | |
| Receipt image | Copy of the purchase receipt |
INCLUDED IN PACKS
At the bottom of each gear item, it shows in which pack(s) the item is included.
This is useful when you are trying to delete a gear item, but the option is not available due to its pack inclusion.