You're right, we do agree to a large extent.

If I can get the gallon jugs for $1 a piece, then I'd get 5 jugs. A lighter ($1), the cheap knife ($3), various super cheap goodies. The 99 cent hot dog followed by a sack full of condiments sounds like a good idea to me. I of course am assuming I can pilfer the garbage bags and cordage I need.

But if the 7/11 is asking $2 a jug (its 99 cents at Walmart, so I'm assuming its more at 7/11), then all the other stuff is secondary!

And I certainly would be planning on walking at night and resting during the day.