Originally Posted by
gordyb
I haven't spent much time in the USA and I have never toured before so I'm looking for some feedback as to whether my budget is realistic.
From the beginning of May I'm going to be working my way across the USA on a solo tour.
I'm starting in SanFrancisco and for the majority of the route will be following the the ACA maps/routes.
I will most likely be camping in campsites although my preference would be somewhere with an actual bed
I am quite happy to try and cook my own food but ideally would prefer to avoid cooking my own food if possible.
Is $60 USD per day realistic?
Should I forget about eating out in diners and buying sandwiches etc
will I ever be able to afford the luxury of a Motel?
thanks
On your budget, you will need a 2-person pup tent (for sleeping only), complete with a sleeping bag and blanket. You should also have a small pot large enough for a small chicken. You will survive off of a variety of nuts, dried fruits, cereal, vegetables, and whatever you can hunt with a pellet pistol, during the week. You shouldn't exceed $7/day. On Saturdays, rent a hotel room near a supermarket. Do not exceed $80 for the room. Purchase a whole cooked chicken and stock up on more nuts, dried fruits, and cereal for the week. Consume the chicken along with cheese and some of the fruits and veggies purchased at the market, while in your room. You should also carry a folding or collapsible fishing rod, just in case you're ever near water.
On a few days out of a month, you'll need to stop in order to get out of the elements (bad weather). Sometimes, you'll just need to stop and regroup. You'll need to center yourself...
Plan your trip, taking mostly southern routes during the cooler seasons.