I'm getting ready for an AT thru hike this year, and am struggling with an issue i hope y'all can help me with. ok, so you've got your money saved up, for an example, lets say $5,000. i know you need to carry some cash, and I've heard people use debit cards. question is, how much cash to carry?. also, being from s.c., is my debit card gonna work in n.y. or maine?. do you get cash out of atm in different towns, and if so don't they charge you like a couple bucks to do that? i hate paying money to get my money. anyway, you see where I'm going with this. anybody that can offer suggestions, or let me know what worked for them, would be appreciated. i know i don't want to hike with 5 grand in my pack or pocket, just need some help with the logistics of this... thanks....