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Frequently Asked Questions
Getting Started
Do I need to create an account?
No. Camp Perfect Checklist requires no account, no sign-up, and no email address. Just install the app (or open the demo URL) and start adding items immediately.
What platforms is the app available on?
The app is available on Android via the Google Play Store and as a progressive web app (PWA) that runs in any modern browser on Android, iOS, and desktop. Visit https://app.campperfectchecklist.com/ to try the hosted demo.
The app is not available in my country's Play Store — can I still use it?
Yes! The web version works in any modern browser at no cost:
👉 https://app.campperfectchecklist.com/
For the best mobile experience, tap your browser menu and choose Add to Home Screen to install it as a PWA.
Does the app work offline?
Yes. All data is stored on your device. Once the app is loaded or installed, it works fully offline — no internet connection is required.
Privacy & Data
Is my data stored in the cloud?
No. Camp Perfect Checklist is privacy-first — all data is stored locally on your device using IndexedDB. Nothing is ever sent to a server or stored in the cloud. Your camping lists remain private and the app works offline.
Can I back up or transfer my data to a new device?
Yes. Use the Backup feature in Settings to export all your data as a JSON file. Save it anywhere (cloud drive, email, USB), then re-import it on any device running Camp Perfect Checklist to restore your lists.
What format is the backup file in?
Backups are saved as human-readable JSON. You can open the file in any text editor to inspect or manually edit your data if needed.
What happens if I uninstall the app without making a backup?
Your data will be lost because it lives only on your device. Always export a backup before uninstalling or switching devices.
Shop Tab
What is the Shop tab for?
The Shop tab is your pre-trip shopping list. Use it to track everything you need to buy before you leave — including items automatically linked from your Pack list.
How do Shop items get linked to Pack items?
When you add or edit an item in the Pack tab and tick Needs purchase, a corresponding item is created in Shop automatically with a purple Pack pill. You don't need to add the same item twice.
What happens when I tick a linked shop item as done?
A green Purchased badge appears on the matching item in the Pack tab so you know the shopping is complete without switching tabs.
If I delete a linked shop item, does the pack item get deleted too?
No. Deleting a Shop item that was linked from Pack does not remove the Pack item. They become independent once the Shop item is deleted.
Do done items disappear from the list?
No. Ticked items stay visible so you have a record of what was already purchased. You can untick them at any time.
Pack Tab
What categories are available in Pack?
Items are grouped into four fixed categories: Food, Cooler, Gear, and Container. Within each group, items are sorted alphabetically.
Can I add my own categories?
Not at this time. The four built-in categories cover the most common camping packing patterns. Suggest new categories via the feedback channel if you need something different.
How do I flag an item that I still need to buy?
Tick Needs purchase when adding or editing a Pack item. This automatically creates a linked entry in the Shop tab.
What does the "Purchased" badge mean?
A green Purchased badge appears on a Pack item once its linked Shop entry has been marked as done — confirmation that the item has been bought and is ready to pack.
Does marking an item as packed remove it from the list?
No. Ticked items stay in their category group so you can unpack and recheck without losing context.
Eat Tab
How are meals sorted?
Meals are sorted first by date (earliest first), then by meal type (Breakfast → Lunch → Dinner), and finally by the time they were last edited within the same slot. This gives you a complete chronological trip menu automatically.
Can I plan meals across multiple days?
Yes. Each meal entry includes a date field, so you can plan breakfast, lunch, and dinner for every day of your trip. The Eat tab displays the full schedule in order.
What meal types are supported?
The app supports Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Can I add notes to a meal?
Yes. The Notes field is optional and can hold recipe reminders, prep instructions, or any other detail you want to remember.
Do done meals disappear?
No. Marking a meal as done leaves it in the list as a log of what was cooked. You can untick it if plans change.
Gear Tab
What is the Gear tab for?
The Gear tab is a permanent inventory of your camping equipment. Unlike the other tabs, it is not reset between trips — add gear once and it's always there for your next adventure.
What containers are available?
There are four containers: Toolbox, Crate 1, Crate 2, and Duffle Bag. Items with no container appear under Unassigned.
Can I search for a specific item?
Yes. Use the search bar at the top of the Gear tab to filter items by name. Container grouping is preserved in the results so you can still see which container a matching item belongs to.
How do I move an item to a different container?
Tap the item to open the detail modal. From there you can change the container or clear it (which moves the item to Unassigned).
Should I add gear to Pack as well as Gear?
The Gear tab is your static inventory — it never changes between trips. The Pack tab is your per-trip checklist of what to load into the car. Add items to Pack for each trip so you can tick them off as you load up, while keeping Gear as your permanent reference.
Troubleshooting
My data has disappeared — what happened?
Data is stored in your browser's or app's local storage (IndexedDB). It can be cleared if you wipe the app's data, clear browser site data, or uninstall without a backup. To prevent data loss, export a backup regularly from Settings.
The app won't load in my browser — what should I try?
Make sure you are using a modern browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari) on a recent version. Clear your browser cache, reload the page, and try again. If the problem persists, try a different browser or install the Android app from the Play Store.
I exported a backup but the import doesn't work — what's wrong?
Ensure you are selecting the correct .json file that was exported by Camp Perfect Checklist. The file must not have been manually edited in a way that breaks the JSON structure. If the file is valid JSON and still fails to import, try exporting a fresh backup first to confirm the export process works on your device.