[pct-l] Overseas plan to thru-hike

[Adrian Yardley]

Hi, thanks for the wisdom read in this forum.
am bit daunted by PCT planning, as live in the UK, probably arrive in the
US only before starting PCT (because of visa)
maybe 2013, probably 2014

would like help to know:
how water caching organised? is it acceptable to use caches? are they
buried?
'trail angels'
feasible without stove?

is waymarking sufficient? or need full map? ... or is Wilderness Press book
+ compass enough?

Should I buy Yogi's guide? What does it offer in addition to Ray Jardine's
Trail Life + Wilderness Press guide (have SoCal 2003 edn & intend to buy
the other 2) + Craig's PCT planner?
Thanks Ray, Craig & PCTA btw.

Feasible without drop boxes? can still be lightweight if carry clothing for
all weathers?
or if using minimum of drop box: how obvious is it when to switch clothing
from warm to cold? how many times need to switch back & at which PO for
drop box?

Ive walked the Camino Frances (500m), St. Olav's Way (350m) & Via
Francigena (1300m) RayWay-style with tarp (without stove).
am vegetarian, on trail usually eat muesli+dried milk, bread+cheese+tinned
fish, chocolate, dried fruit & nuts
plan to take walking poles

Thanks everyone