Carrying money on a thru

[OzJacko]

I've travelled a bit and I think what is a good idea is to have a photocopy of any cards, licenses (in my case passports, visas) etc, left with a trusted family member or friend.
Should anything be stolen you can have them provide numbers etc quickly for immediate cancellation/replacement to be started.
A bit off topic, but especially for passports etc, leave them a digital copy for email to relevant places to speed up the process.
Re OP.
I am going with a credit card, a debit card and a small amount of cash.

[KingGator and Sons]

No wonder there are robberies on the trail once in a while now that i think about it. Almost EVERY THRU HIKER seems to have loot....lol

[OzJacko]

No wonder there are robberies on the trail once in a while now that i think about it. Almost EVERY THRU HIKER seems to have loot....lol

I would think most hikers carry a lot less than the average person in a town or city.
Less than $100 cash doesn't constitute a lot of "loot".

[wornoutboots]

aren't there walmart(s) about every 7 miles?!?

Nope, but if you could get a Dollar General Card, that's the ticket!!

[KingGator and Sons]

I would think most hikers carry a lot less than the average person in a town or city.
Less than $100 cash doesn't constitute a lot of "loot".

Tell a crackhead or alcoholic that is homeless that. If I was homeless, a $100 may make me consider losing my mind.

[wnderer]

Also, another thing to take into consideration is using your card out of state. MANY banks will shut your card down if they see a transaction XXX miles from your home, they use this as a security feature. I have had TD shut my card down multiple times when out of state and forgetting to call. It's a pain as it usually takes 24 hours to get it turned back on. Not sure if you could notify your bank to have them disable the feature or if you would have to contact them every XXX miles or so to let them know your next destination... never been in the position. Maybe someone can elaborate and/or clarify.

I called my bank and credit card companies and told them I was hiking the AT. I also overpaid my credit cards by about $1000 each so I wouldn't get bills.

[OzJacko]

Tell a crackhead or alcoholic that is homeless that. If I was homeless, a $100 may make me consider losing my mind.

Not too many crackheads and homeless hike.
It jut looks like the trail is full of them.

Rob someone in a city and you can be spending their money in seconds.
Do it on the trail and you'll probably be on a search list before you hit bitumen.

[KingGator and Sons]

Not too many crackheads and homeless hike.
It jut looks like the trail is full of them.

Rob someone in a city and you can be spending their money in seconds.
Do it on the trail and you'll probably be on a search list before you hit bitumen.

That makes sense to me and I would imagine that you are right about that. Where I am from people get killed for less, so why not there too?

[gizzy bear]

Soooo... There is a walmart on katahdin???!

[gizzy bear]

And....They don't call it dollar general for nuttin.... They are makin tha dollars!!! And I believe they are actually about every 47 inches...

[gizzy bear]

Crap... I tried to reply with posts in regards to my comments above .. Yeah.. That didn't work out so well... Kinda like the secret decoder.... DRINK MORE OVALTINE Y'ALL !!!!

[pelenaka]

What's the best way to carry your cash on you while going from town to town ...

Bra, handkerchief, safety pin. If my money is discovered I have bigger problems then being robbed.
I've also rolled up cash in a bandanna then tied the bandanna around my neck.

[kayak karl]

Bra, handkerchief, safety pin. If my money is discovered I have bigger problems then being robbed.
I've also rolled up cash in a bandanna then tied the bandanna around my neck.

i made a neck wallet. duct tape and paracord. works well. take it on the water also.
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[rocketsocks]

i made a neck wallet. duct tape and paracord. works well. take it on the water also.
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very nice!..my kids made somethin like that when they were in scouting, that project is on my list of to do's

[88BlueGT]

I called my bank and credit card companies and told them I was hiking the AT. I also overpaid my credit cards by about $1000 each so I wouldn't get bills.

This isn't going to prevent you from getting bills... they will just have a lower balance when you get them every month?

[mrcoffeect]

Also, another thing to take into consideration is using your card out of state. MANY banks will shut your card down if they see a transaction XXX miles from your home, they use this as a security feature. I have had TD shut my card down multiple times when out of state and forgetting to call. It's a pain as it usually takes 24 hours to get it turned back on. Not sure if you could notify your bank to have them disable the feature or if you would have to contact them every XXX miles or so to let them know your next destination... never been in the position. Maybe someone can elaborate and/or clarify.

I notified my bank i was leaving for an extended time, they took the out of state protection off while i was away.

[88BlueGT]

I notified my bank i was leaving for an extended time, they took the out of state protection off while i was away.

Good to know this is possible. Thank you!