About Us

Our mission

Time outdoors should be for everyone. But it is easy to underestimate the true cost of a trip or a hobby: the campsite fee is simple, while the fuel, permits, gear, food and “little extras” add up quietly. We build clear, honest calculators so you can plan with real numbers, avoid surprises and spend your money on the parts of the adventure that matter to you.

What you’ll find here

Our calculators are grouped by activity:

• Camping & Hiking – National Park Pass Calculator, Thru-Hike Budget Planner, Gear Buy vs Rent Calculator, Campsite vs Hotel Comparison and more.
• Fuel & Travel – Road Trip Fuel Cost Calculator, RV Trip Cost Calculator, Camp Stove Fuel Estimator, Group Carpool Cost Splitter and more.
• Water Sports – Kayak & Canoe Trip Cost Calculator, Boat Ownership Cost Calculator, Fishing Trip Budget Calculator, Surf Trip Budget Planner and more.
• Cycling & Other Activities – Bike Touring Budget Calculator, Cycling Cost Per Mile Calculator, Climbing Gym vs Outdoor Cost Calculator, Hunting Season Budget Calculator and more.
• Savings – Group Trip Expense Splitter, Family Outdoor Vacation Budget, Outdoor Wedding & Event Budget, Adventure Savings Goal Calculator and more.

Every tool comes with a plain-English guide that explains how the numbers work, typical prices in the USA and the UK, and practical ways to save.

Who we’re for

We write for hikers, campers, paddlers, anglers, cyclists, climbers, families and anyone planning time outdoors in the United States and the United Kingdom. Our tools accept miles or kilometres, US or UK gallons and litres, and US or UK examples – and show every result in US dollars, so trips can be compared on the same basis.

How our calculators work

• Free and instant. No sign-up, no paywall – results update as you type.
• Private by design. The calculators run in your own browser. The numbers you type are not sent to us.
• Transparent. Each guide shows the formula and example workings, so you can check the maths yourself.
• Realistic defaults. Starting values are typical real-world prices, which you can change to match your own quotes.
• Works everywhere. Designed for phones, tablets and desktops – even at the trailhead.

Our results are estimates to help you plan. Prices change and every trip is different, so always confirm costs with the provider before you commit. See our Disclaimer for details.

What we believe

• Honest numbers beat optimistic ones – we include the costs people forget.
• Good planning makes adventures safer and more enjoyable, not just cheaper.
• Useful tools should be free and easy to use.
• Your data is yours. We collect as little as possible – see our Privacy Policy.

Get in touch

Found a mistake, got an idea for a new calculator, or want to tell us about a trip you planned with our tools? We would love to hear from you: shenoyvaliyavilayil@gmail.com.

Answers to common questions are on our FAQ page.