[pct-l] Camping Bucket & Boots for crampons

[Diane Soini of Santa Barbara Hikes]

What do you want a bucket for? If it's to serve as a little  
washbasin, you can make something from the bottom end of a bleach  
bottle.

On Apr 4, 2011, at 10:00 AM, pct-l-request at backcountry.net wrote:

>
> Hi All,
> I'm trying to decide if I should bring a lightweight bucket along  
> the PCT
> trip. Seems to be a good idea if I can find the right one made from  
> light
> material. Would it be valuable and if so, who manufactures a good one?
>
> Secondly, I'm pretty sure my crampons will be invaluable this year  
> but I not
> bringing along my double plastic boots! Any thoughts on lightweight
> alternative boots/shoes on to which I can attach my crampons? Mine  
> have a
> bail that snaps over the top of the front of my boot.
> Thanks,
> Cameron