[pct-l] PCT Bear Canister Loan Program - Donations wanted - $60.44 discounted pricing available

[enyapjr at comcast.net]

Still seeking bear canister donations for the PCT Perpetual Bear Canister Loan Program...
Have arranged for discounted price of $60.44 (including shipping) from MoonTrail.com - this is ONLY for donations to the loan program
and this price is not available for personal acquisition...
If you are interested in purchasing/donating a bear canister for the loan program, please contact me off-list for instructions in ordering from
MoonTrail to receive the discount pricing (subject: PCT Bear Can purchase)...

Or - Do you have a seldom used bear canister gathering dust in your basement/garage/closet that could be put to better use every season
to be loaned out to a nobo PCT thru-hiker?
If you would like to consider donating a bear canister to the program, please contact me off-list via email - (subject: PCT Bear Can donation)...


In 2007, 13 bear canisters were loaned out ('free' except for return shipping) to nobo PCT thru-hikers...
In 2008, 20 bear canisters were loaned out, plus an additional 6 through a "one-on-one" loan...
Unfortunately some canisters have been 'lost' either in return shipping or due to damage...
Looking to increase the bear canister 'inventory' for the 2009 season and beyond (or at least get back to the previous '08 quantity)... 
More bear canister donations would be greatly appreciated...
If requested, I will gladly explain the 'program' in further detail and answer any of your questions...

Thank you! Happy hiking and... Happy trails!!!
Jim / PITA