While there isn’t a lot to spend money on in the woods, thru-hiking is not free. You will still have to feed yourself, occasionally pay for accommodations, replace gear, etc. Not to mention you need to get to and from the trail.
One of the most common reasons hikers abandon their thru-hike attempts is because they run out of money. This guide will hopefully keep you from being one of them!
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This short budgeting program includes money saving tips for the trail, an overview of expenses before, during, and after a thru-hike, as well as spreadsheets to help you maintain your budget.
Words from the Wild 