We’re two people, will mostly be camping/tenting and going to an occasional hotel every now and then. Focus will be on nature/national parks, but also cities, towns, and cabins every so often. Will mostly be cooking our food but go to restaurants every now and then.
Cost includes everything except car payment. Hoping to do $40-50 a day for two people!

Do you think this is doable?

  • Fictional-adult@alien.topB
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    1 year ago

    food alone in the US it’s hard to get under $20/day

    This is crazy to me because I’m routinely under that, even accounting for $6 a day in energy drinks.

    A microwavable bag of broccoli ($1.20), a can of beans ($1), a pound of chicken/beef ($3), and a cup of rice (<$0.50) should cover anyone’s caloric needs while being quite healthy. Maybe add in a few eggs if needed and a multivitamin to be safe, but we’re still well under $10.

    Even without access to a kitchen, $20 is still a lot. I’m a 6’2” man and $8 on the Taco Bell value menu is overkill for me.

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      1 year ago

      But what about the therapy sessions a normal person would need after only eating that day after day?

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        1 year ago

        If eating a simple but nutritionally complete meal sends you to therapy, you’re incredibly weak-willed or have never heard of spices.