[pct-l] canister fuel question

[Rob Flynn]

The two major types of fuel--denatured alcohol/HEET and isobutane canisters--are readily available up and down the trail.  Mailing it is possible, but rather annoying.  I wouldn't recommend mailing any unless it definitely makes economic sense.

InsGadget
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From: kasey lawson<mailto:kaseyjakob at hotmail.com>
Sent: ‎2/‎6/‎2013 11:18 PM
To: pct-l at backcountry.net<mailto:pct-l at backcountry.net>
Subject: [pct-l] canister fuel question


Hi everybody-My name is Kasey Lawson and I am currently planning a thru-hike on the PCT for 2013 and have a few questions about fuel. I know that most people use canister-less stoves but I am pretty used to my IsoPro fuel stove with their pressurized canisters and am willing to sacrifice the additional weight for the comfort of familiarity. I have heard that mailing fuel by USPS is either incredibly complicated or downright impossible. Would you have any information as to how I could mail/ship my fuel to myself with my re-supply packages? If that is impossible, how available are fuel canisters at the stores/outfitters along the route? Would purchasing fuel along the route be a viable option? Thank you for you time and expertise.
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