Tips on how to come up with the money needed to thru-hike trail? My financial situation isnt the greatest right now, but still determined to hike the trail. I was working paycheck to paycheck. I am jobless again now and looking for work. With the economy banks are very difficult to convince to loan money. April is my date to start thru-hike. I can cover gear expenses but dont want to run out of money on trail and have to stop. Any advice on how to come up with the money needed would be appreciated. And what is the minimum balance I can get away with? Thanxs all.