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

[Sly]

I think you better compare.  You can do both online.  If you can fit 15 
lbs in a large PM flat rate box you're better off.

One drawback with UPS is they don't deliver to PO's, so if that's your 
only option you're out of luck.  That said, certain resorts up north 
only take UPS.  One IIRC, was OIlallie Lake, but I'm not  sure if 
they're even open this year.  Outfitters such as REI use UPS, so you'll 
need a address for them.

Sly

patti kulesz wrote:
> yep and mailing UPS is cheaper and probly more reliable than USPS I am finding...like half the cost for shipping...it's disgusting!
>
> patti
>
> --- On Fri, 2/6/09, Postholer <public at postholer.com> wrote:
>
> From: Postholer <public at postholer.com>
> Subject: [pct-l]  "buy-as-you-go" strategy and leaving with the pack
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Date: Friday, February 6, 2009, 10:56 AM
>
>> 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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