I'm poor - how inexpensively can I thru-hike?

[TTT]

If you have much and someone has little, there's virtue in giving. Having said that, I hesitate to share my toenail clippers

[Sarcasm the elf]

If you have much and someone has little, there's virtue in giving. Having said that, I hesitate to share my toenail clippers

I misread that as toenail clippings...

Guess it's time for a second cup of coffee.

[Francis Sawyer]

The O.P. asked a simple question. How cheaply can he hike. The logical answer is zero.

[Traveler]

I misread that as toenail clippings...

Guess it's time for a second cup of coffee.

"Pardon me, would you have any toenail clippings this morning? I am fresh out and my coffee doesn't taste right without them."

[zig-zag man]

I have all the gear I need and Im not a very hard man to please and only plan on going into town or paying for a hostel if I absolutly need a shower or a change of clothes. Taking this into consideration how much (roughly) would you think a thru-hike cost. Keeping in mind that I would stay in town and eat in resturaunts very scarcely. Im poor, and want to try and do this with as little money spent as possible.

I always thought "poor" was a state of mind.

[gracebowen]

Poor is living below or near poverty level. Poor is supporting 5 people with an income of 2600 a month.

[Bansko]

I wouldn't be looking to thru-hike the AT if I was poor; I'd be looking for a job.

NOT SENT FROM MY IPHONE USING TAPATALK BECAUSE I HATE STINKIN' IPHONES

[MuddyWaters]

I always thought "poor" was a state of mind.

If you have food, clothing, and a roof over head, yep.

Everything else is unnecessary crap.

Crap envy....dont define poor.

[Another Kevin]

I always thought "poor" was a state of mind.

Jesus seems to have said something of the sort:.

Μακάριοι οἱ πτωχοὶ τῷ πνεύματι, ὅτι αὐτῶν ἐστιν ἡ βασιλεία τῶν οὐρανῶν (NA28)
beati pauperes spiritu quoniam ipsorum est regnum caelorum (Vulg.)
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (KJV) - Matthew 5:3 (cf. Luke 6:20)

[Gambit McCrae]

begging...........not cool

+1

Thanks for your opinion that no one wanted. If you can't say something nice don't say anything at all.

I like the fact that begging isn't cool. Cuz its not. No one heads out for a trip and thinks "man I cant wait to come across someone that puts me on the spot asking for my hard earned money I saved for my trip"

If your poor, get a job and quit worrying about trying to take a 6 month vacation!

[Last Call]

Have you considered starting a "Gofundme" account for your adventure? I think a lot of folks here would gladly kick in a few bucks.

[Lnj]

Have you considered starting a "Gofundme" account for your adventure? I think a lot of folks here would gladly kick in a few bucks.

ROTFL!!!! Excellent idea!!

[Gambit McCrae]

Have you considered starting a "Gofundme" account for your adventure? I think a lot of folks here would gladly kick in a few bucks.

Bueller?...Bueller?...

[DavidNH]

it may be possible to thru hike on as little as 2500 dollars. I say maybe. I would very strongly suggest that you some how save up to have 4000$ or more. Allow your self the occassional hotel night even if that is rare. Allow you self good food, eating at the occassional buffet. and even hostels can cost some money. Avoid any over nights in Connecticut section..it's expensive. It is very easy to say, when sitting at home planning, that you won't need to have this or that but once on the trail food and a good bed and a shower. might be all you tink about at times.

Remember, lack of money is one of the reasons many don't finish. Also equpiment can break or otherwise need to be replaced. you almost certaintly won't finish with the same boots you started with. You also have to factor in postage of mail drops.

[dudeijuststarted]

Don't. Youd be doing yourself a disservice and bringing down the trail. If youre whining that youre poor now, I cant see howd youd not do it when youre cold, filthy, and starving.

Not being judgmental, just pro-AT.

[Gambit McCrae]

Met this gentleman last December in the highlands. "Grandpa"...He was on his third thru hike in a row. His successful budget 3 years in a row was 1000 for the whole 7 month trip.

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[MuddyWaters]

Met this gentleman last December in the highlands. "Grandpa"...He was on his third thru hike in a row. His successful budget 3 years in a row was 1000 for the whole 7 month trip.

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Is there anyone that hasnt run into grandpa?

I met him in shenandoah. He was floored that I rolled into a shelter for breakfast break and water at 9am. 9 miles done for day already...

[TKE402]

you can collect cans and recyclables while on the trail. Return them for the deposits. You make a little money and you clean up the trail at the same time. Everyone wins.

[H I T C H]

Met this gentleman last December in the highlands. "Grandpa"...He was on his third thru hike in a row. His successful budget 3 years in a row was 1000 for the whole 7 month trip.

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I am curious what he ate while on that budget... Anyone ask him ?

[Sandy of PA]

I met Grandpa in 2011, hiking thru PA. He has knowledge of many wild foods to supplement his normal hiker stuff. Mostly he has no need for town overnights, washes self and clothes along the way, pulls zeros at shelters. A very interesting person.