Outdoor Hiking Tools
Practical tools to help you prepare for your next hike, pack efficiently and make more responsible outdoor choices.
Six free hiking tools, each built around one question: how long will this take, how much water do I need, what goes in the pack, and what should I do differently on the trail. They run in your browser, work on a phone and need no account.
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Eco Hiking Planner
Build a practical hiking preparation plan based on your trip details. One set of answers covers timing, water, packing and the choices that reduce your impact, so you do not have to run four tools separately.
Start Planning- Walking time and a turnaround hour from distance and ascent
- Water and food estimates for everyone in the group
- A packing list matched to season and terrain
- Low-waste swaps for gear and food you already carry
All hiking tools
Use the planner for a whole trip, or go straight to the calculator or checklist that answers your question.
Eco Hiking Planner
Build a practical hiking preparation plan based on your trip details.
Use ToolHiking Packing List Generator
Generate a personalized hiking packing checklist.
Use ToolHiking Water Calculator
Estimate your water needs based on hiking conditions and duration.
Use ToolTrail Difficulty Calculator
Estimate trail difficulty using distance, elevation and terrain factors.
Use ToolEco-Friendly Trip Checklist
Create a responsible outdoor trip checklist.
Use ToolLeave No Trace Checklist
Review essential practices for reducing your impact on natural areas.
Use ToolNot sure which tool you need?
If the hike is still an idea, start with the planner and let it fill in the numbers. If you already know the route and only need one answer, the calculators are quicker. The guides cover the reasoning behind all of it.