I know the budget thing has been talked to death but a simple question I still have. I am starting the hike with my brother, we get along great, we are both easy going relaxed people. (we think) Lets assume we hike most of the way or hopefully the whole way, couldn't budget and money expenditures potentially be less. Obviously excluding gear but things like resupply's, we like the same foods, (cook one large meal and split) fuel, hotels (share a room) etc....
I was thinking possibly a 10%-20% reduction in spending if we are in fact able to travel together the whole way. I am off in my thinking??