Updated List of what MAY cost $$$ during a thru-hike:
A work-in-progress
Upd 06/01/12
ATM Charges
Batteries
Clothing (new)
Clothing repairs
Emergencies (health, family/friends, etc.)
First aide supplies (sun screen, mole skin, anti-septic, etc...)
Food
Fuel
Gear (new or replacement)
Gear repairs
Hygiene items (soap, toothpaste, toilet paper, etc.)
Insect Products (Premethrin, Picaridin, DEET, tweezers etc)
Insect Products (Premethrin, Picaridin, DEET, tweezers etc)
Laundry services / supplies
Lodging (hotels, hostels, campsites, cabins, shelters,
lean-tos / permits)
Mail drops (receiving) incoming supplies/food
Mailing bounce boxes, supplies home, postcards, gifts, etc...
Maps
Phone card / cell phone charges
Restaurants
Restaurants
Showers
Shuttles
Town entertainment (movie, alcohol, etc.)
Great list! Even things like new socks can add up... we spent $100 on socks in Daleville!
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