Cost per night of kit
A guide, not advice. Check your kit maker's figures before you buy or pack.
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Short answer
Enter the purchase price and the number of nights you expect to use the item. The calculator divides the price by those nights. It does not include repairs, resale value, storage or replacement.
Worked example
| You enter | Value |
|---|---|
| Nights you expect to use it | 10 |
Enter a purchase price to see the cost per night
| Result | Value |
|---|---|
| Nights entered | 10 |
Show the working
How it works
- Cost per night = purchase price ÷ nights you expect to use the item
This divides the purchase price by the nights entered. It does not account for repairs, resale value, storage, replacement or the item being used by more than one person.
Our figures (adjustable)
These are our planning allowances and, once checked, typical figures with their sources. They aren't facts about your kit: change any of them in the calculator.
This calculator has no built-in defaults: every figure comes from you or your kit's own label.
What to buy
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FAQs
How do I compare kit that lasts different lengths of time?
Estimate realistic use for each item and compare their cost per night. Include upkeep, replacement and resale value if relevant.
Is this a hire cost comparison?
No. This spreads a purchase price over your expected use. Use the buy-vs-hire calculator to compare purchase and hire prices.
Guides that use it
How much does camping cost in the UK?
How camping costs break down in the UK: pitch or accommodation, travel, food, kit and extras, and how to compare trips like for like.