Optional calibration

You do not need calibration just to use TRIPS well.

This article is here to answer one narrow question:

Should I bother with calibration right now?

Skip calibration for now if:

• you are still learning the planner
• you do not have much representative FIT data
• your files are dominated by non-hiking activities
• default behavior plus honest manual inputs already gives you useful plans

Consider calibration if:

• you have enough representative historical data
• you want the planner to reflect your own movement patterns more closely
• the default assumptions are no longer specific enough for your use

What calibration is not for

Calibration should improve personalization, not replace judgment.

It does not remove the need for:

• conservative planning
• realistic daily limits
• smart route segmentation
• field judgment

Bottom line

Start without calibration unless you have a clear reason to add it.

If you do decide to use it, the next article to read is Calibration overview.