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#114 | How to Afford a Thru-Hike
Manage episode 298788799 series 1968007
QOTD: How long is the lifespan of a fly/mosquito? And why aren’t dead ones all over the ground?
BPR is doing a live podcast at Hop Haus in Fitchburg, Wisconsin from 6:00pm - 8:00pm on Friday, October 15.
How to Afford a Thru-Hike ebook by Kelly Floro
Tip #1 (Chaunce): Use apps that set aside money for you.
Apps mentioned (not sponsored):
Tip #2 (Zach): Know what gear to splurge on.
Specifically:
- Footwear
- Shelter
- Sleeping bag/quilt
Tip #3 (Elise): Leverage the Financial Independence community (and finding your Coast FI number for peace of mind).
Some FI resources:
- The Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins
- Quit Like A Millionaire by Kristy Shen and Bryce Leung
- The Choose FI podcast
- MoneywithKatie on Instagram
- Coast FI caclulator
Tip #4 (Chaunce): Budget smart while you’re actually on trail.
Tip #5 (Zach): Know where to skimp on gear.
Specifically:
- Headlamp
- Base layer
- Rain gear
- Water filter
- Sunglasses
- And more
Tip #6 (Elise): Figure out how much your life actually costs, then figure out how to cut further or earn more.
Tip #7 (Chaunce): Take on a side job where all earnings are specifically for thru-hiking.
Some ideas:
- Uber/Lyft
- Instacart
- Rover
Tip #8 (Zach): Decide how much you think your thru-hike will cost, then add 20%.
Tipe #9 (Elise): Surround yourself with people who either support your goals or have similar ones.
SEGMENTS Trek PropagandaTriple Crown of things to spend $25 on
Gross or Not Gross
- Zach being barefoot on an airplane
Mail Bag
Cinnamon Court
[divider]
Check out our sound guy @Paulybooyshallcross.
Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)! Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Play.
Support us on Patreon to get bonus content.Follow The Trek, Chaunce, Badger, and Trail Correspondents on Instagram.
Follow The Trek and Chaunce on YouTube.
Follow Backpacker Radio on Tik Tok.
A super big thank you to our Chuck Norris Award winner(s) from Patreon: Andrew, Jason Lawrence, Christopher Marshburn, Sawyer Products, Brad and Blair (Thirteen Adventures), Brent Stenberg, and Patrick Cianciolo.
A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: Cynthia Voth, Brandon Spilker, Emily Brown, Mitchell, Dcnerdlet, Jeff LaFranier, Peter Ellenberg, Jacob Northrup, Peter Leven, TraskVT, Lindsay Sparks, Liz Seger and Lisa Douglas.
266 episodi
Manage episode 298788799 series 1968007
QOTD: How long is the lifespan of a fly/mosquito? And why aren’t dead ones all over the ground?
BPR is doing a live podcast at Hop Haus in Fitchburg, Wisconsin from 6:00pm - 8:00pm on Friday, October 15.
How to Afford a Thru-Hike ebook by Kelly Floro
Tip #1 (Chaunce): Use apps that set aside money for you.
Apps mentioned (not sponsored):
Tip #2 (Zach): Know what gear to splurge on.
Specifically:
- Footwear
- Shelter
- Sleeping bag/quilt
Tip #3 (Elise): Leverage the Financial Independence community (and finding your Coast FI number for peace of mind).
Some FI resources:
- The Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins
- Quit Like A Millionaire by Kristy Shen and Bryce Leung
- The Choose FI podcast
- MoneywithKatie on Instagram
- Coast FI caclulator
Tip #4 (Chaunce): Budget smart while you’re actually on trail.
Tip #5 (Zach): Know where to skimp on gear.
Specifically:
- Headlamp
- Base layer
- Rain gear
- Water filter
- Sunglasses
- And more
Tip #6 (Elise): Figure out how much your life actually costs, then figure out how to cut further or earn more.
Tip #7 (Chaunce): Take on a side job where all earnings are specifically for thru-hiking.
Some ideas:
- Uber/Lyft
- Instacart
- Rover
Tip #8 (Zach): Decide how much you think your thru-hike will cost, then add 20%.
Tipe #9 (Elise): Surround yourself with people who either support your goals or have similar ones.
SEGMENTS Trek PropagandaTriple Crown of things to spend $25 on
Gross or Not Gross
- Zach being barefoot on an airplane
Mail Bag
Cinnamon Court
[divider]
Check out our sound guy @Paulybooyshallcross.
Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)! Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Play.
Support us on Patreon to get bonus content.Follow The Trek, Chaunce, Badger, and Trail Correspondents on Instagram.
Follow The Trek and Chaunce on YouTube.
Follow Backpacker Radio on Tik Tok.
A super big thank you to our Chuck Norris Award winner(s) from Patreon: Andrew, Jason Lawrence, Christopher Marshburn, Sawyer Products, Brad and Blair (Thirteen Adventures), Brent Stenberg, and Patrick Cianciolo.
A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: Cynthia Voth, Brandon Spilker, Emily Brown, Mitchell, Dcnerdlet, Jeff LaFranier, Peter Ellenberg, Jacob Northrup, Peter Leven, TraskVT, Lindsay Sparks, Liz Seger and Lisa Douglas.
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