Helpful budgeting tools for your next trip. Check.
Just call me the budget whisperer.
You know where you want to go, but you have no idea how much it’s going to cost. Let me save you some time with these handy budgeting tools.
Powered using Google Sheets, the tools are quick and easy to use - simply make your own copy and add/delete rows as required.
Thru-hike budget calculator - calculate how much money you will need for your time on the trail.
Bike touring budget calculator - calculate a rough budget for your long distance cycling trip.
Monthly savings calculator - calculate how much money you could save every month.
Thru-hike budget calculator.
One of the top questions asked when planning a thru-hike is how much it’s going to cost, with answers ranging from $4,000 to $8,000.
Find out your individual budget total by filling in six tabs - based on many factors including how much gear you need and how long you think it will take.
Bike touring budget calculator.
Bike touring is the best - it’s all about winging it and enjoying the freedom of not having to book everything ahead.
Get a rough idea of how much your trip will set you back by filling in five tabs, based on how many weeks you will be cycling.
Monthly savings calculator.
‘I love saving money’. Said no-one. Ever.
To make it that bit easier to calculate how much money you could save every month for your trip, simply fill in one tab with all of your essential outgoings and let the spreadsheet do the rest.
Here are some tips to help you save.
Google Sheets - quick how to guide.
You want to make a copy or change the currency - here’s how.
Make a copy.
Two options available:
File > Make a copy
File > Download (Microsoft Excel) - please note that it doesn't look as good when copied this way!
Change currency.
To add a different currency (other than GBP and USD) simply select a column and follow these instructions:
Format > Number > More formats > ‘More currencies’
The Useful bit.
Each tool has a sheet called ‘The useful bit’ as this is the tab that highlights your budget or savings total.
This sheet is protected as you don't need to enter any information on this tab - it will pull data from the other tabs.