Camp when I can, bunk house or motel at other times. Only did about 5,000 miles traveling the mid West last summer before I busted my ankle on the way home in Iowa. Rode another 1121 miles with my ankle busted in three places to get home. Riding solo, not eating much just snacks and a good diner I spent less than $1500 over 28 days. Stayed with friends in Houston for about 5 days and visited my son in Nebraska for 3 days. Don't drink or smoke. 1500 / 6100 comes to about 25 cents a mile, and hoping to do better and go farther this season if gas prices stay down.