Underfunded Thru-Hikers

[sbhikes]

By the way, I wasn't really on a budget. I could have sprung for the best of everything.

I hiked 3 months the summer before I did this year's hike and realized a few things. One is that there are a lot better ways to spend your time than working to buy things. The other was that if there is a whole world out there where it's free to sleep in fresh air, peace and quiet, why should I pay anyone money to sleep where it's noisy and smelly?

So, rather than look at these things purely from a budget-minded view, I think it is good to take some time to really evaluate what it is you need from town. For me it was rest, food, cleanliness, food, a little company, and did I mention food? Then focus on those important things and try to do without the rest. Don't just roll into town with a herd of sheep and do whatever the other sheep are doing.

I think you'll enjoy your zero/nero days on the trail.

[le loupe]

Originally Posted by sbhikes

Don't just roll into town with a herd of sheep and do whatever the other sheep are doing.

I think you'll enjoy your zero/nero days on the trail.

Sheep, on the trail?! That go to town?!