[pct-l] Resupply points

[Bob Bankhead]

By pre-positioning the boxes, you have the advantage of knowing precisely
where each is located; no shopping about a strange town trying to find the
PO, motel, etc. to which it was sent.

The disadvantage is arrival timing. You'll start out with a pre-planned
schedule, but the Trail Gods abhor such things and go out of their way to
upset your plans. The longer the hike, the farther askew your schedule goes.
You may arrive at your Trail Angel's home at other than the pre-designated
time, only to find they've gone out for the afternoon/day/weekend/etc. You
can't expect them to stay home awaiting your arrival. Cell phones help, but
a lot of the trail has no coverage available, or at least not from your
particular carrier.

Yes, you can have the same problem with the PO, but at least there you know
what hours and days they are open and can depend on being able to pick up
your box within those periods. If it looks like you can't make it to town
before they close, you can stop early and take advantage of a nice trailside
campsite that presents itself and just go in tomorrow - or whenever.