Overview
ThruPal helps you plan a long-distance hike: break a trail into segments, map resupplies, estimate food and fuel, track spending, and keep a daily journal. The app ships with a read-only demo trail so you can explore the features right away. Add your own trails any time.
Home Tabs
- Plan: Create and manage trails, segments, and resupply points.
- Resupply: Quick view and editing for all resupply locations.
- Food/Fuel: Plan calories, food weight, and stove fuel per segment.
- Budget: Track costs like food, lodging, gear, and shuttles.
- Journal: Log miles and notes each day.
First Launch
- A splash screen appears briefly while the app prepares the demo.
- Explore the demo "Florida Trail (Demo)" to see how planning works. It’s read-only so you can’t accidentally change it.
Plan Tab
- Trails List: View all trails with totals. Swipe to delete your own trails.
- Add a Trail: Name + Total Miles, then Add.
- Trail Details: Manage Segments and read-only Resupply view. Tap Save in toolbar.
Resupply Tab
- All Points: View/edit resupply points by mile marker. Swipe to delete your own.
- Quick Add: Add unassigned resupply locations.
- Details: Includes grocery, PO, shuttle, and logistic toggles.
Food & Fuel Tab
- Per Segment: Add plans for food, calories/day, and stove use.
- Template Defaults: Set and apply to all segments. Uses calories/oz and days to next.
Budget Tab
- Summary: See total spent.
- Entries: View and delete entries. Add new with type, location, and cost.
Journal Tab
- Log: View by date. Swipe to delete.
- Add Entry: Set miles and add notes.
Units & Accessibility
Supports Dynamic Type. Uses imperial units by default. Metric support may be added in a future update.
Data & Sync
Data is stored locally using SwiftData. iCloud sync is optional and not required.
Tips
- Start with the Demo Trail to learn the workflow.
- Create segments first for better food/fuel planning.
- Use Template Defaults to quickly generate food plans.
- Log spending as you go to stay on track.
Troubleshooting
- Old data conflicts may require reinstalling during major updates.
- iCloud errors? Disable and reconfigure CloudKit properly.
FAQ
- Can I edit the demo trail? No, it's read-only.
- Do I need internet? No. All features work offline.
- Can I duplicate a trail? Not yet. Create a new trail manually.
Support
Send feedback or bug reports with a description of what you were doing and screenshots if possible.