Create a template for a hike

A template is a special kind of pack that lists the gear participants need to bring — as placeholders rather than specific items. Each hiker then forks the template and swaps every placeholder for gear from their own inventory.

Templates are the fastest way for a hike organizer to share a required kit list without prescribing exact brands or models.

Create a template

1. Go to Packs.

2. Click New template (next to New pack).

3. Give it a name (e.g. "Sarek 2026 - required kit").

4. Optionally set season and conditions.

5. In Bulk paste, list one item per line. Use headings to group by category:

   # Shelter
   Tent (3-season)
   Groundsheet
   
   # Sleep
   Sleeping bag (comfort -5C or better)
   Sleeping pad
   
   # Cooking & Food
   Stove
   Pot
   

6. Click Create template. Each line becomes a placeholder row.

Add the hike briefing

Open the template and edit Field notes. This is where you put:

• meeting point and time
• route overview and daily distances
• water sources
• emergency contact info
• any gear rules (e.g. "no cotton")

Field notes are rendered as markdown on the public page — headings, lists, and links all work.

Share it

Publish the template like any other pack (see Publish a pack) and send the public URL to your participants. Point them at Fill a template with your gear so they know what to do.

Review participant packs

Once participants fork your template, their resolved packs appear in the Participant packs section on your template's detail page. You can see each hiker, how many placeholders they've resolved, and their total pack weight — useful for a pre-trip gear check.

Related

• Fill a template with your gear
• Publish a pack & share the link
• Understand the weight breakdown