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Interactive hiking tools — match quiz, backpack calculator, trail visualizer, layering generator, route planner, fitness tracker and more.

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Plan & pack

Decide what to bring before you leave the house.

Hiking Match Quiz Answer six quick questions and get a hiking profile with a matching gear list. Use tool Hiking Gear Planner Build a full load-out for your trail type, weather and trip length. Use tool Hiking Checklist Generator Print a trip-specific packing list you can tick off at the trailhead. Use tool Layering System Generator Get a base, mid and shell layer combination tuned to the forecast. Use tool
Calculate

Weight, water, food and elevation numbers for your trip.

Pack Weight Calculator Find a sensible target pack weight and volume for your trip and body weight. Use tool Backpack Load Optimizer Trim a gear list down to a target base weight, item by item. Use tool Water & Nutrition Calculator Estimate how much water, electrolytes and food to carry for the day. Use tool Elevation Gain Calculator Add route segments and see total gain, descent and an effort estimate. Use tool
Trail planning

Understand the route, the weather and the risks.

Trail Difficulty Visualizer See how hard a trail will feel from its distance, elevation and terrain. Use tool Hiking Route Planner Build, save and print a simple day-by-day hiking plan. Use tool Trail Weather Planner Turn a forecast into a clothing plan and a clear bail-out rule. Use tool Hiking Safety Prioritizer Rank your safety priorities and get a matching emergency kit outline. Use tool
Track & explore

Keep a log and browse gear types.

Hiking Fitness Tracker Log your hikes in the browser and watch distance and elevation add up. Use tool Hiking Gear Database Filter a library of hiking gear types by use, weight and weather. Use tool

All tools run in your browser and save to your device only. Results are estimates to help you plan; always check current conditions, official trail information and your own limits.

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