BackpackPeek is a hiking community and planning platform focused on backpacking gear lists and practical trail knowledge. Hikers can browse curated example packs for trips ranging from budget weekends and family overnights to thru-hikes, winter outings, and ultralight alpine adventures, then build a list of their own. The pack builder supports weights in grams or ounces, tracks base weight, and lets users reorder or swap gear, compare multiple setups, and choose whether lists are public or private.

The platform also offers a gear locker with product details and reviews from hikers, presenting both praise and criticism. BackpackPeek says its gear discussions are trail-tested and free of affiliate links. Members can share packs, explore gear, connect through community comments, and earn profile badges for milestones such as a first pack, a sub-10-pound base weight, or logged trail achievements. Additional features include pack comparisons, trail journal content, templates, and field notes. Based in Asheville, North Carolina, BackpackPeek positions itself as a hiker-made resource for planning adventures and learning from other backpackers.