[pct-l] you all rock!!

[CHUCK CHELIN]

Good evening, Curious George,



The maps I like best are from HalfMile at:  http://www.pctmap.net/index.html

These maps, and their associated GPS waypoints, can be downloaded free.  I
hike with them, but even if you don’t they are great for planning.



I fly to San Diego, and there are a few things that I can’t/won’t take with
me on the plane.  As a result I send a box to my San Diego trail angel/host
so it will be waiting when I arrive.   I guess that’s my first resupply box.
The second box – probably to Warner Springs -- could be shipped from San
Diego but that’s cutting it a bit close, time-wise. You can buy about
whatever you need in San Diego, which is a good thing because out towards
the trail there isn’t much in the way of handy supplies or outfitters.



Gaiters are fabric sleeves that attach to the top of shoes and snug around
the lower leg to preclude trail-trash getting into shoes.  I – and many
other hikers – use them because I wear low shoes, laced loosely; and I
really object to crud getting in my shoes.



Enjoy your planning,



Steel-Eye

Hiking the Pct since before it was the PCT -- 1965

 http://www.trailjournals.com/steel-eye

 http://www.trailjournals.com/SteelEye09


On Tue, Oct 20, 2009 at 7:45 PM, Randy Fitch <randy7j at gmail.com> wrote:

> I hope to see you all out on the trail, Thanks Again!!
> ..other than the Pocket PCT what are some really good maps and detailed
> resupply and town info? I looked at postholer but it seemed
> not sufficient... and i'm ordering the pocket PCT, but still would like as
> much resources as possible!!
>
> oh... coming from FL should I buy most small items (fuel
> sources, toiletries, etc..)  in san diego or is there some
> where further down toward campo like an outfitter or such? and do i send
> my initial bounce box(if chosen to use) from san diego or else where?
> unless
> it is just personal?
>
> Gaiter's? what's this? necessary?
>
> Curious George,
> Randy
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