A great camping trip starts long before you pitch the tent. It starts with smart planning. Over the years, I have developed a few simple methods for figuring out costs, planning my pitch, and making sure I never forget a crucial bit of kit (well, almost never!). I have put them all together on this page to create a set of simple, interactive tools – my **Camping Planner Toolkit** – that you can use for your own adventures. I hope you find them as useful as I do.
Trip Budget Calculator
Get a quick estimate of your trip costs. The calculations use averages (e.g., fuel at £1.55/litre, food at £15/adult/day) but it is a great starting point for your planning.
Campsite Compass & Sun Planner
Click the button below to use your location and find the sunrise and sunset times for today. Use this to orient your tent for early mornings or a lazy lie-in!
Gas Canister Calculator
Stop guessing if that half-used canister will last the weekend. This tool estimates how many 1-litre water boils you have left based on averages (10g of fuel per boil for an efficient stove, 15g for a standard one).
Dynamic Packing Checklist
Get a tailored packing list. Select your trip type to see my recommended essentials and avoid forgetting a thing.
Items marked with an ⓘ icon link directly to my in-depth review and buyer's guide for that product category.
