I’ve been using this great online tool to keep my busy schedule organized, and honestly, it’s the first organizer that works the way that I do.

So, how does it work?

Backpack is a simple web-based service. You sign up, log in, and use the product over the web through your web browser. You can make to-do lists, jot down notes, share files, upload photos. There’s no software to download and nothing to install — they take care of everything for you on the web. Simple. Take a quick tour to check it out.

What can I do with Backpack?

Organize to-do lists, notes, images, and photos. Keep your calendar online. Plan a personal or business trip. Keep track of what your competitors are doing. Plan a home improvement project. Collaborate on a new business idea. Keep track of houses you’re considering buying. Gather information for a research project. Keep a list of gift ideas for friends. Build a For Sale page, Organize and plan a wedding or event, and more…

Sharing Backpack pages

One of the great things about Backpack is that you can share your Backpack pages with other people. Just click the “Sharing” button on any Backpack page, enter someone’s email address, and then they can view the page too. It’s a great, simple way to collaborate with friends and colleagues.

Backpack and email

Backpack is best friends with email. You can email to-do lists, notes, files, and images to a Backpack page. You can have Backpack email you the content from a specific page too.

Backpack and your cell phone

The calendar and reminder feature allow you to set up email and SMS/text-message reminders that can be sent to your cell phone whenever you want. It’s a great way to stay on-time even when you’re away from your computer! The service works with providers such as Cingular, T-Mobile, Verizon, US Cellular, Sprint PCS, Vodafone, AT&T, and others.

Simple is the name of the game

Most software is full of promises, but its usefulness is often marred by complexity. Backpack is all about simplicity. Nothing more, nothing less. It’s just what you need when you need it. Backpack executes on the basics beautifully and then gets out of your way. Backpack proves that software doesn’t have to be hard to use. I think you’ll love it.