Pioneer plan
What Pioneer status means, how to get it during the open beta, and what you'll have access to.
Trailkeep is currently in open beta. Anyone who signs up during the beta period receives Pioneer status — a thank-you for being an early user.
Pioneer access comes in two forms depending on when you signed up:
- Signed up before March 2026 — your Pioneer access is permanent. You will never be moved to the Free tier.
- Signed up from March 2026 onwards — your Pioneer access is valid until 31 December 2026. After that your account moves to the Free tier automatically. Your data is never deleted — you keep full read and write access to all existing trips and gear lists. Creating new items above the Free tier limits will be blocked until you upgrade to Pro.
What you get
| Feature | Free | Pioneer |
|---|---|---|
| Trips | Up to 6 | Unlimited |
| Gear lists | Up to 10 | Unlimited |
| Itinerary days per trip | Up to 4 | Unlimited |
| Safety timer | ✓ | ✓ |
| GPS check-in on day completion | ✓ | ✓ |
| Trip chat | ✓ | ✓ |
| Collaborative editing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Safety QR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pioneer badge on shared content | — | ✓ |
For the full comparison, see Plans.
The Pioneer badge
A blue badge-check icon displayed next to your username on every shared trip and gear list. Visible to anyone who views your shared content — including people without a Trailkeep account. It appears in the author row on all public shared pages.
How to become a Pioneer
Sign up at trailkeep.com during the open beta. Pioneer status is granted automatically on account creation. No code or purchase required.
Pioneer sign-ups are open now. Accounts created from March 2026 onwards have Pioneer access until 31 December 2026. Once the beta closes, new accounts will start on the Free tier.
The Founder Card (coming later)
After 6–12 months, active Pioneer members who completed at least one trip will receive a physical Founder Card — an exclusive waterproof Safety QR card with your username and founder number, shipped with a thank-you note.
This is not a product for sale. It is a gift to the people who helped build Trailkeep.
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy Pioneer status? No. It is only available during the open beta.
I signed up before March 2026 — will my Pioneer access ever expire? No. Accounts created before March 2026 have permanent Pioneer access.
I signed up after March 2026 — what happens on 1 January 2027? Your account moves to the Free tier automatically. Nothing is deleted. You keep full access to everything you already created. Creating new trips or itinerary days beyond the Free tier limits will be blocked until you upgrade to Pro. You will receive a reminder email 30 days and 7 days before the expiry date.
Will I keep the safety timer after Pioneer expires? Yes — the safety timer is free on all tiers, including Free.
Is there a Pioneer community? Join r/Trailkeep on Reddit.