Trip planning tools

Trip-Planning Tools for Adventurers

#	Tool	Description	URL	Cost	Pros	Cons
1	Gaia GPS	A powerful mapping and navigation tool for backcountry and overland travel, with topo, satellite, and land-ownership overlays, plus offline map support.	https://www.gaiagps.com/	Free tier + **Premium** (~US$59.99/year)	* Rich map layer options * Offline downloads * Route recording & GPX export * Cross-platform (mobile + web) * Strong community & frequent updates	* High subscription cost * Many features can overwhelm new users * GPS + offline maps drain battery * Overkill for very casual planning * Some map layers limited in free tier
2	**onX Offroad**	A mapping app tailored for off-road / 4×4 / overland travel, with trail data, land-ownership overlays, offline maps, and turn-by-turn navigation.	https://www.onxmaps.com/offroad/	Premium: US$34.99/yr; Elite: US$99.99/yr	* Specialized off-road trail data * Unlimited offline maps on paid tier * Land-ownership boundaries (Elite) * Cell-coverage overlay * Turn-by-turn nav & CarPlay support	* Elite is expensive * Free version is quite limited * Learning curve with many map layers * Must pre-download maps for offline use * Less robust international coverage (primarily U.S.)
3	**iOverlander**	A community-driven directory of overland-relevant POIs: campsites, water sources, mechanics, dumps, fuel, etc., with offline functionality and GPX/KML export.	https://ioverlander.com/	Free + **Pro** (US$59.99/yr) + **Unlimited** (US$99.99/yr) :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}	* Very strong user-contributed data set * Offline maps and POIs with paid plan * Exportable data (GPX, KML, CSV) * Filters for specific resources (water, fuel, camp) * Great for real-world, on-the-ground planning	* Free tier has limited offline downloads * UI/app stability issues reported * Subscription seems steep for a database * Offline map sets limited by “set” concept * Dependent on community contributions — not all places verified
4	**Roadtrippers**	A road-trip planner (web + mobile) to map routes, discover interesting POIs, estimate cost/time, and share itineraries.	https://roadtrippers.com/	Free + **Premium** (approx US$29.99/yr)	* Excellent for discovering roadside attractions * Cost and fuel estimation * Collaboraive planning with friends * Offline navigation in Premium * Easy, intuitive map-based planning UI	* Premium required for many features * POI database is U.S./Canada-centric * Not focused on remote off-road trail data * Offline maps can use a lot of storage * Limited for very technical overland routes
5	**Komoot**	Outdoor route planning for hiking, biking, and overland travel using OpenStreetMap data; supports offline maps and surface breakdown.	https://komoot.com/	Free base + one-time map purchases (e.g., Single Region: £3.99, Region Bundle: £8.99, World Pack: £29.99) :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7} Plus also has **Komoot Premium** (annual pass) for advanced features. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}	* Multi-modal route planning * Offline map purchases * Route surface & elevation profiles * Turn-by-turn voice nav * Community “Highlights” for inspiration	* Region-based pricing can add up * Less specialized for vehicle/off-road trails * Offline map size can be large * Must pre-download maps * POI data may not deeply reflect overlanding resources
6	**AllTrails**	Trail database and planning tool for hiking, running, mountain biking — very useful for side-trips alongside overland journeys.	https://www.alltrails.com/	Free + **Plus** (US$35.99/yr) + **Peak** (US$79.99/yr) :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}	* Massive trail database with reviews & photos * Offline maps (Plus and above) * GPX export * Route recording & tracking * Safety features (location sharing)	* Offline maps behind paywall * Not built for vehicle navigation / overlanding * Map coverage may be thin in remote off-road areas * No land-ownership mapping * Subscription cost may not feel justified if used only for planning
7	**Overland Bound**	Community + mapping platform specifically for overlanders: GPX tracks, forums, offline layers, trail networks, and trip sharing.	https://www.overlandbound.com/	Free account + **Premium** membership (check site for current price) :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}	* Overlanding-specific community * Offline maps with premium * GPX import/export * Organize trips, meetups, events * Very relevant trail & dispersed camping data	* Most good features require Premium * Data depends on community contributions * UI is less polished than consumer trip planners * Not ideal for non-overlanding (tourist) trips * Some duplication if using other GPS tools
8	**Wanderlog**	A collaborative trip planner (web + mobile) for building itineraries, importing reservations, managing checklists, and organizing overland trip logistics.	https://wanderlog.com/	Free (core planning) :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}	* Real-time collaborative planning * Import flight, hotel, reservation info * Checklists (packing, tasks) * Expense tracking and splitting * Offline capability in the app	* Not focused on trail/off-road mapping * Offline map support limited compared to GPS-first apps * Route snapping may not follow remote tracks accurately * Requires manual POI pinning for detailed trip planning * Lacks land-ownership / trail-difficulty layers
9	**Mapy.com (formerly Mapy.cz)**	A global mapping portal/app (OSM-based) with detailed topo, road, and hiking maps; supports offline maps and rich POI data.	https://mapy.com/	Free app; paid “unlimited offline maps” or advanced features (depends on region) :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}	* Very detailed worldwide maps * Offline map support * POIs, Wikipedia integration * Multi-language support * Good for driving + hiking route planning	* Offline map size can be large * Some advanced offline features may require payment * Not overland-trail specialized (just roads & tracks) * UI is map-centric, not trip itinerary-centric * Less overlanding-specific community content
10	**WilderTrips**	Road-trip / overland-style planner focused on adventure travel: supports multi-day itineraries, driving cost/time, global routing, and sharing.	https://wildertrips.com/	Free plan + **Premium** plan (unlimited stops, cost/time calc, PDF export)	* Specifically built for road / overland trip planning * Supports up to 200 stops (Premium) * Calculate driving time, distance, and fuel cost * Global routing + works in any country * Easy sharing (PDF, GPX, web links)	* Free tier is quite limited (max 10 stops) * No deep off-road trail database * Lacks detailed land-ownership overlays * Requires internet for planning (offline export only) * Less community-generated POI data than specialized overlanding apps