Knapsack collects travel tools for Leopard users

Nice UI. Limited functions. Costly. Tripit is better. Sorry.
3 out of 5.

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Seems cool...but LOTS of missing features.
-iPhoto integration DUH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-iCal exporting
-View itineries on iPhone/web , etc
-GPS integration
-Google maps location based servies (automatically add stuuf to iternaries based by finding locations in google maps)
- ETC

Why does it look like a car?

First off, thanks for the honest review, Michael. The four of us at TinyPlanet Software are excited and proud about what we've produced with Knapsack 1.0 and we've been getting some incredible feedback and suggestions.

That said, you're correct in saying that, "there are plenty of future features in the works". Many of the most requested features are mentioned in the above comments: iCal integration, iPhoto integration, enhanced map and/or Google Maps integration, import from tripit, dopplr, or other sites, collaboration with friends and other travelers, etc. We've only been live for a couple days and the amount of feedback has just been amazing.

We intend to grow Knapsack organically over time based on user input. Rest assured that we'll be working on these request and others to make Knapsack even better.

In the mean time, we hope you'll give 1.0 a try. It has a 30-day unlimited demo (no disabled features). We believe Knapsack has a place on any travel-loving Mac-user's dock.

Cheers,
Brad Willoughby
TinyPlanet Software, LLC
http://tinyplanetsoftware.com/

Great app, but it could definitely use some work.
I wish there was a way to display more city names. It seems so limited when you zoom in. Is that something you get with the paid version?

I don't get it -- it has limited import and export possibilities. I use a website to manage my trips (http://www.tripit.com) which automatically imports the confirmation emails from many travel companies (airlines, hotels, agencies &c), creates itineraries with Google Map directions and nice print views, and has iCal feed exports for integration into iCal and Google Calendars.

It also allows collaboration with friends and other travellers.

If this software did this, I would pay, but for what it is, no way. A 1.0 release? Sure doesn't look or feel like it.

Unitaskers rock! The best software tools are highly focussed on doing one thing really well. Think of BBedit, Transmit, grep, and vi.

Unlike Alton's rice cooker, a digital tool doesn't take up any space in your kitchen or on your counter.

This looks cool. I'll have to check it out.

It would be great if this could work with Memory Miner, so that itineraries (or at least GPS data) and pictures could be shared.