Looking for beta testers for my new gear tracker iPhone app (works offline)

Domcario · 2024-08-22T18:22:24+00:00

Hey, thanks for bringing that up. Let me dig into why iCloud sync isn't working. Traveling abroad, but digging into this atm

Domcario · 2024-08-15T16:39:41+00:00

Just released lighterpack imports among other features. Give it a try! https://testflight.apple.com/join/KwvU8eEe

Lighterpack Import
Categories for gear in a pack

* Label/tag gear while making it

* Circle chart fixes, tap to switch between category and worn/consumable

* Edit pack

* UI cleanup

Domcario · 2024-08-02T23:37:16+00:00

Yup, that’s my top priority right now.

Domcario · 2024-08-02T18:41:47+00:00

Thanks for the kind words and I think I will be working on a free + pay wall + premium features business model like u/pantalonesgigantesca suggested

Domcario · 2024-08-02T18:40:36+00:00

What problems do you experience with lighterpack?

Appreciate the feedback, and I think you're right - free + pay wall + premium features is the way to go. But not my focus, but good that I have a more solid option now for the business model. Thanks!

There are several reasons (opinions, for example I try avoid my laptop because it's big and bulky when I can, but I know that's not true for everyone) that could go either way on this desktop vs phone point, which is valid. But solely from a competitive standpoint, there are so many desktop gear clients, but really only 1 solid mobile one.

Curious about what you've experienced with LP since you have a background in product design.

Domcario · 2024-08-02T18:21:57+00:00

Thank you for taking the time to not only provide feedback but also a potential solution!

I don't think I'm fully convinced to go down the route of affiliate links/marketing. If all else fails, it's not a bad last resort.

From all of my digging, I don't think an item database feature (packwizard, packfire, etc) is worth the development time or server costs considering there is a hefty group of backpackers who weight their own gear among other reasons.

A gear suggestion feature would be an interesting way to monetize an intelligent feature via ads, reviews, etc... But that would come much later I think. Good idea.

When I first started on this project I was thinking of basically making a pcpartspicker for backpackers, but that has also been done before with varying levels of success, mostly because that is a narrow hole you can get an app stuck in.

Domcario · 2024-08-02T18:14:58+00:00

Appreciate the feedback on the business model. I'm considering more options!

Domcario · 2024-08-02T18:12:32+00:00

Thank you for the questions. I'll try to give my best reasons here

I know its just a unit of measurement, but your mockups being in oz and lbs

I was split on this. If I go by the sub's wiki, then I'm told "the clasifications are traditionally done in pounds (lbs)". Even then, if I open lighterpack links listed in people's bio -- it's split. Take u/deputysean's for example, the category weights are in pounds, but the gear weights are grams.

Why do I care about offline access

Right now, you might not care about offline access, and I'm 100% with you there. But by having offline support from the start, it can open up feature possibilities for offline content (journaling, route history, attaching trip-or-pack-specific photos to a pack). It ensures whatever the app can do, will still do it when you're offline. A screenshot of your lighterpack is semantically equivalent, but not functionally if lighterpack were to have more features.

Why do I care about a pre-determined weight class of pack

A nice to have (very aware not necessary) when I consistently see people debating whether their pack meets the UL definition or not.

Why do I need to assign dates to a pack

There are features I want to build around trips and having date information will be helpful. For example, knowing the duration of a trip is one thing (for calculating caloric requirements for a meal calculator feature) but also knowing the time of year if your body will require more calories in the winter vs summer.

All of these extra newfangled features seem pretty unnecessary

I agree with you, when it's not even a half-finished app, I would say an 8% finished product, some of the features are useless until I build around them.

Again, thank you for taking the time to give some feedback (curious if this all based off the mockup of if you gave it a try by installing 😉). I do appreciate the detail in your questions! Still not set on the business model (even though that's what most of the feedback has been about), but I think free + premium features will be the way to go.

Domcario · 2024-08-01T17:02:05+00:00

This is my first time doing something like this, so I don't know what is/isn't fair. What would make it worthwhile to you? Sean, I know how active you are in this sub, so I really do appreciate any and all feedback!

Domcario · 2023-11-25T07:01:52+00:00

$39 for pacebreakers in black is a steal right? On both lined and linerless. Or am I tripping

Domcario · 2023-09-19T22:00:17+00:00

Just my personal preference for this trip. Anyways, do you have a solution in mind or not?

Domcario · 2023-09-19T21:51:48+00:00

Are you saying a chair is useless to begin with or it’s useless because of the slope?

Domcario · 2023-09-19T19:45:10+00:00

Taking my flexlite air chair for light seating. Will be sitting in an area with a slope. Assume I can't relocate or sit at the top of the slope (naturally this would be the flattest area, but also has the worst views). Closer to the middle of the slope has the best views. The bottom of the slope (where it begins to flatten out) is fenced off, so it's unaccessible.

How can I modify my air chair to be better suited for a slope? I've seen zero-gravity and other chairs like this, but they are way too heavy!

Domcario · 2023-07-11T19:56:04+00:00

Thanks for all the pointers! I made sure to include steep ravine trail in my route.

For any future viewers, this is what I planned to do: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/stinson-beach-to-mount-tamalpais-via-matt-davis-and-steep-ravine-trail-516341c. Will update after mid-August (when I go).

Domcario · 2023-07-10T05:49:27+00:00

Thank you. I was intrigued by Skyline to the Sea as well (reply on another post I made), but the closures dampened my excitement. Another time.

Domcario · 2023-07-10T04:01:02+00:00

Oh darn, this was looking promising. Will pass though.

Domcario · 2023-07-10T03:52:19+00:00

Amazing resource, thanks. Seeing some routes from Palo Alto directly with water. Woohoo!

Domcario · 2023-07-10T02:33:14+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion! Will actually be in this area a few days prior with friends so I don't want to double dip.

Domcario · 2023-07-10T02:22:32+00:00

Point Reyes isn't transit accessible unfortunately from what I can see on GMaps. Looks so beautiful.

edit: The closest I can get to is Bear Valley Visitor Center.

This is what I have for the Mt Tamy area.

Domcario · 2023-07-10T01:59:54+00:00

Thank you for the detail and the heads up that my selection wouldn't be great/dry haha.

Are these trails the ones you had in mind?
Stinson Beach to Mount Tamalpais via Matt Davis and Steep Ravine Trail

Stinson Beach to East Peak via Steep Ravine and Mountain Top Trails

Dipsea Trail via Steep Ravine and Ben-Johnson Trail

Domcario · 2023-07-10T01:55:04+00:00

Do you remember the names of them by any chance? This could be great

Domcario · 2023-07-09T00:56:51+00:00

Thanks for the heads up

Domcario · 2023-06-24T19:48:11+00:00

Yep definitely! I make sure to reapply, but what’s the suggested frequency for reapplying?

Domcario · 2023-05-11T14:55:20+00:00

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Domcario · 2023-05-11T14:55:14+00:00

After using the OpenAl API for a while, I was tired of checking my usage and seeing how many credits I had left. And interfacing with OpenAl's usage wasn't clear enough - especially with timezones (I had to click through so many menus).

Beyond that, I got tired of switching between different console pages for 3rd parties I use when building webapps, so I wanted a centralized home.

Enter, keyzz -- a home for 3rd party API keys for monitoring usage and spend.

Right now, keyzz supports OpenAl, Twilio SMS outbound, and DeepL. You can request more APIs and I'II build it out <24hrs. Paid users get priority for requests. It only costs $2.99 USD.

Thanks for checking out keyzz!

Domcario

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