September 2026 launch target

Pack lighter with a gear app that thinks like a backpacker.

HikeLite replaces spreadsheet-style gear management with an iPhone-native closet, trail-casual conversation, on-device AI, and shareable pack exports that look better than a LighterPack screenshot.

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What ships first

R2: closet, conversation, manual fallback, units, containers
R3: pack builder, weight engine, suggested packs, shakedown
R4: exports, trip retros, efficiency stats, reviews, polish
R5: Pro subscriptions, paywall, launch systems, snapshot sharing

Why the stack matters

Native iOS only
Foundation Models on-device
SwiftData local storage
No cloud AI bill for core product use

Built for real trail behavior

Talk to your gear list like a hiking buddy.

Add gear with natural language. Build a trip-specific loadout from what you actually own. See base, worn, and consumable weight instantly. Export a shareable pack card when you're ready to post.

< 10 sec target time to log new gear

offline-first core app behavior on trail

free + Pro launch monetization model

FAQ

Early answers

Is this a web app?: No. HikeLite is being built as a native iPhone app. `hikelite.ai` is the marketing site and later a home for public pack pages.
Will it work without Apple Intelligence?: The app stays useful without it through manual entry and local workflows, but the best conversational experience targets Apple Intelligence-capable devices.
What does Pro unlock?: Unlimited saved packs, trip history and retros, efficiency stats, web share links, item reviews, and group trip sharing.