[at-l] How much $ does it take to hike the AT ?

[JL]

I carry a credit card, an ATM card (which doubles as a debit card), and a 
small amount of cash (usually about $50).


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Art MacAilein" <macailein at gmail.com>
To: "Felix J" <AThiker at smithville.net>
Cc: <at-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Saturday, October 11, 2008 3:50 PM
Subject: Re: [at-l] How much $ does it take to hike the AT ?


> Felix J wrote:
>> I would carry as little cash as you can. Rarely did I have more than
>> $20.  Traveler's Cheques are usually a good way to go.  Bounce-box 'em
>> ahead...
> I was just wondering about this recently. Twenty bucks, huh? What if you
> needed to replace an essential piece of gear? Pack or hammock/tent or
> what have you.
>
> What about credit cards on the trail? I know a lot of tiny businesses
> don't take them. Is it even worth having them?
>
>
> Art
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