[pct-l] we need your help

Wed Mar 7 17:44:29 CST 2007

I would echo what Warner Springs Monty says; very few thru-hikers want to pay up for the the pre-packaged backpacker meals, instead going for Lipton pasta sides, Idaho mashed potato mixes, mac'n'cheese, and ramens. Some also like couscous and quinois.  Unlike your typical shoppers, the hiker the calorie content the better. 

L-Rod

-----Original Message-----
>From: montypct <montypct at gmail.com>
>Sent: Mar 7, 2007 5:43 PM
>To: Larry breed <409chevy at sbcglobal.net>, pct-l at mailman.backcountry.net
>Subject: Re: [pct-l] we need your  help
>
>Hi Larry and Kathy
>
>The following are two lists of things hikers buy.
>
>The lists were created by all the members of this list (PCT-L) who chose to 
>participate and the Kick Off http://pct77.org/adz/ coordinators in 2005 to 
>specifically help merchants along the trail.  In 2004 I noticed you already 
>carry a lot of these items and a few more not on the list.............. and 
>KONA COFFEE!!.
>
>Very few hikers responded with a desire for prepared backpack foods but it 
>is on this list.  I'd be careful on this one.
>
>Feel free to contact me with questions about this data.
>
>See you in July
>
>Warner Springs Monty
>
>Monty Tam
>montytam at gmail.com
>760.612.5222
>
>
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>Groceries Hikers Buy
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>Ramen-Beef and Chicken are the most popular
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>Lipton Noodle Sides
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>Lipton Rice Sides
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>Macaroni and Cheese-Like the Kraft Boxes
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>Freeze Dried Backpack Entrees
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>Foil Tuna and chicken packets-3 oz.
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>Hamburger in foil packets
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>Other Foil meat and fish Packets
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>Canned tuna and other meats when foil packets are not available
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>Hard Italian salami
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>summer sausage
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>Pop Tarts
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>Breakfast Bars
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>Packets of Instant potatoes
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>Beef Jerky
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>Peanut Butter-Jars and packets
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>Nutella
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>String Cheese
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>Flavored Instant oatmeal Cereals
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>Instant White Rice
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>Pita bread
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>Flour tortillas
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>Brown rice cakes
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>Bagels
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>Crackers-Ritz, Wheat thins,
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>Dried Fruit
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>Nuts
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>Sunflower seeds
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>Cheese and Cracker snacks
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>All types of candy
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>Snickers and other candy bars
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>Hard Candy (Jolly Ranchers and others)
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>Energy Bars (Balance, Cliff, power Bars....)
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>Small packets of powdered milk
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>Instant pudding-Regular and sugar free (lighter)
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>Instant Coffee
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>Chocolate covered espresso beans
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>Ground Coffee-1/2 pound and under and restaurant one pot packets
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>Hot chocolate packets
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>Olive oil
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>Dehydrated Pasta Sauces
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>Catsup, mustard, mayo, salt, pepper, relish, hot sauce packets
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>Plain Pasta
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>Zip Locks-One Gallon
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>Toilet Paper-Single Rolls or they'll steal it from public restrooms.
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>While in town
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>Prepared foods
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>Deli foods(cheeses, meats, salads, sandwiches)
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>Ice Cream in Pints, ice cream sandwiches, ice cream bars
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>Very cold soda pop
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>V-8
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>Beer, wine, etc.
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>Other items Hikers Buy
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>Cooking Fuels
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>Denatured Alcohol
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>White Gas (Coleman Fuel) Quarts
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>Esbit fuel tabs (12)
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>Butane-propane canisters
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>DEET- 1 oz. pump spray and High DEET content insect repellants.
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>Duct Tape-THIS IS A MUST-small rolls preferred
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>Blister pads-mostly large
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>Large Blister Gel Pads
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>Dr. Scholl's Mole Skin, Molefoam, and Blister Treatment
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>Sport tape
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>1" BandAid Strips as opposed to assortments.
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>liquid skin
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>Super glue
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>Vaseline-very small tubes
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>Alcohol swabs
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>Ibuprophen, acetaminophen, Advil, aspirin, 50-100 size
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>Chapstick, Blistex
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>Sun Screen
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>Small tubes of toothpaste
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>Phone cards
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>Film
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>Batteries-AA, AAA, and others
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>Hiking socks and sock liners
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>Shoe and boot laces
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>Shipping materials-boxes, tape
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>Pens and paper
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>Services
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>Motel accommodations
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>Hot Showers-hikers will pay for showers
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>Public Transportation
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>Medical Facilities
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>Emergency Dental Care
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>Internet and phone access
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>Gathering Areas
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>A hiker box- a place to leave unneeded gear and supplies for other hikers 
>that might need them.
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>Laundry facilities, small boxes of soap
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>Postal services; USPS, FedEx, UPS, etc.
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>ATM's
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>Restaurants
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>Hikers eat LOTS of food and LOTS of high calorie foods.
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>Burgers, pizza, pastas, Mexican, steaks, fish, eggs, pancakes, salads, fresh 
>vegetables, fresh fruits, lots of desserts, pies, ice cream, shakes, french 
>fries, onion rings, and all kinds
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>
>
>----- Original Message ----- 
>From: "Larry breed" <409chevy at sbcglobal.net>
>To: <pct-l at mailman.backcountry.net>
>Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2007 1:43 PM
>Subject: [pct-l] we need your help
>
>
>> We are considering stocking Enertia trail foods the backpacker meals. 
>> There are 24 different meals they can supply us. Our problem is this: we 
>> don't know if these are what the hikers like and if they do like this 
>> brand which meals should we stock at grocery store in sierra city. Thanks 
>> in advance for all the help!!
>>  Larry/Kathy Breed
>>  Sierra Country Store
>>  Sierra City
>>
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>----- Original Message ----- 
>From: "Larry breed" <409chevy at sbcglobal.net>
>To: <pct-l at mailman.backcountry.net>
>Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2007 1:43 PM
>Subject: [pct-l] we need your help
>
>
>> We are considering stocking Enertia trail foods the backpacker meals. 
>> There are 24 different meals they can supply us. Our problem is this: we 
>> don't know if these are what the hikers like and if they do like this 
>> brand which meals should we stock at grocery store in sierra city. Thanks 
>> in advance for all the help!!
>>  Larry/Kathy Breed
>>  Sierra Country Store
>>  Sierra City
>>
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