The Wilderness Times connector lets AI assistants such as Claude and ChatGPT use our packing checklists and gear recommendations while they help you plan a trip. It is free, needs no account, and only reads Wilderness Times content: it cannot book, buy, post or change anything.
Connect it
Server URL: https://mcp.wildernesstimes.com/mcp (Streamable HTTP, no authentication).
- Claude (claude.ai, Desktop, mobile): add Wilderness Times from the connectors directory, or go to Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector and paste the server URL. No sign-in step follows.
- ChatGPT: add Wilderness Times from the plugin directory.
- Other MCP clients: point any client that supports remote Streamable HTTP servers at the server URL.
Once connected, just ask. The assistant decides when to use the connector.
What it can do
| Tool | What it does | Try asking |
|---|---|---|
list_checklists | Lists our 12 packing checklists (camping, backpacking, hiking, winter, beach, kayak and motorcycle camping, camping with toddlers and more). | "What packing lists do you have?" |
get_checklist | Returns a full checklist by category, with links to our buying guides. | "What should I pack for a weekend camping trip?" |
build_checklist | Tailors a checklist: keep some sections, drop items, add your own. | "Make me a backpacking list without binoculars, plus bear spray." |
share_checklist | Turns a list into a link that opens in our free checklist builder, where you can tick items off and export to PDF, Excel, Google Sheets or print. | "Give me a link to that list I can use on my phone." |
get_checklist_pdf | Links the printable PDF of any standard checklist. | "Can I get a printable winter camping checklist?" |
find_gear | Searches 350+ tents we have scored out of 10 (filter by size, how many it realistically sleeps, seasons and weight) and our buying guides for other gear. | "What's the best tent for a family of 4?" |
get_gear | Full detail on one tent or product: scores, specs, pros and cons, retailers, other sizes and similar tents. | "Tell me more about the CORE 9 Person Instant Cabin Tent." |
Good to know
- Scores are editorial. Tent scores are Wilderness Times ratings across six categories, not lab tests. Other gear is reviewed in our buying guides but not ranked.
- No prices or buying links in answers. Prices change daily, so they live on each linked review page.
- Not covered: campsite bookings, weather, trail conditions and purchases.
- Fair use: requests are limited to about 60 per minute per address.
- Privacy: nothing you ask is stored. See the privacy policy and terms.
Support
Questions, problems or a checklist you would like to see: email contact@wildernesstimes.com or use wildernesstimes.com/contact.