[pct-l] "buy-as-you-go" strategy and leaving with the pack

[Postholer]

> For hikers on a squeaky tight budget who are counting
> on a an affordable resupply here, the better option is
> Food 4 Less or Trader Joes down in Santa Clarita.

Since Donna & Jeff are kind enough to use their garage space for packages, 
why not just mail (4th class) yourself a resupply package before you even 
get on the trail?

It's cheap and you get exactly what you want and it doesn't burden someone 
with getting YOU to town. Yes, I said 'burden'. This leans toward 
self-reliance (sans package holding) and being independent.

If  resupplying at the store in Agua Dulce makes or breaks your hike 
financially, you've got bigger problems. If your budget is that tight maybe 
you should re-evaluate and put it off till next year. It will be far more 
enjoyable than pinching pennies out of necessity.

As a long distance hiker you should have REI, Campmor, etc, 800 numbers on 
your person. You can order gear from where ever there is a phone and have it 
mailed to you anywhere along the trail.

YMMV.

-postholer

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