I have read the help on this sight in regards to costs of actually doing a thru-hike. I have done some figuring on what my actual costs might be.
I will post it here and everyone can tear it apart and give it their comments. This is for a estimated 7 month trip. I included the seventh month as a saftey.
$35.00 per week for food x 4 weeks x 7 months = $980.00
$500.00 for the trip for replacing/repairing or buying new gear.
$500.00 for town visits restraunts/hostels.
I plan on hiking and staying out of towns unless I have no other choice. Of course resupply.
I have seen figures on here where people have spent $12,000.00 on a thru-hike.
I have planned on $2000.00 for my hike and that will be all I take with me. This is not including the rides to and from the A.T.