[pct-l] Bearikade advice

[Ryan Christensen]

I too used a Weekender for the Sierra. I was not be able to fit all my food in 
it at first, so I did have to stay at a site with a bear box for the first 
couple of nights- but after that I was able to comfortably carry all my food in 
the Bearikade Weekender. I think the Expedition is too large for a single hiker- 
particularly given the size of the backpack a PCT hiker is likely to use. 


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----- Original Message ----
From: Frank Dumville <fdumville at earthlink.net>
To: pct-l <pct-l at backcountry.net>; pacificcresttrail2011 at gmail.com
Sent: Fri, December 31, 2010 11:46:28 AM
Subject: [pct-l] Bearikade advice

What is your longest planned stretch between resupply? 

I've used the Wild Ideas Bearikade Weekender on two trips through the Sierra on 
the PCT with a week or more between resupply. 


You don't need to store the first day's food in the can.
If you stay at sites with bear boxes on the first night or two you don't have to 
put that food in your bear can.
Packing a week's worth of food in a bear can isn't easy. It takes time and 
experience. Practice before the hike.
Select foods that pack small and need rehydrating.
Repackage food to reduce air and excess packaging. 

Snap

> (1) For the longest stretch of the PCT will I likely need the  
> expedition or
> would the weekend be good enough? I mostly consume Muesli, bars,  
> and such -
> and carry one pack of HawkVittles for the rare warm meal.
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