Costs On Trail




Costs ($$$) DURING a thru-hike?

In planning my 2014 thru-hike, I am trying to understand what money I need for what WHILE HIKING the Appalachian Trail*.

* NOT including
CLOTHING
GEAR
HOME BILLS / Etc.
or TRAVEL to and from the trail

What are the specifics that require money WHILE HIKING the entire 2184.2 miles of the Appalachian TrailAnything that cost money during a thru-hike. 

Updated List of what MAY cost $$$
DURING a thru-hike:

ATM Charges
Batteries
Clothing (new)
Clothing repairs
Emergencies (health, family/friend, 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, 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
Showers
Shuttles
Town entertainment (movie, alcohol, etc.)

Any additions you can think of?

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