[pct-l] Food in tents

[C]

Thanks for the link!!
I had another random question...I have a jetboil...since I like the simplicity of it and I'm not a novice camper is it really that much of sacrifice?  If u are looking to completely finish the pct in a relatively short period of time?
Thanks!!!

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On Feb 10, 2013, at 9:04 AM, "Jim Banks" <jbanks4 at socal.rr.com> wrote:

> Check out the leave no trace website for information on what you should and
> shouldn't do.  The website is www.lnt.org/learn/7-principles
> 
> I was wrong about the 100 feet, it is actually 200 feet. 
> 
> I-Beam 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: C [mailto:chrisfoley81 at gmail.com] 
> Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2013 7:24 AM
> To: Jim Banks
> Cc: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Food in tents
> 
> I didn't know that thank you...only because of lack of knowledge was I going
> to do that but I'm glad you said something. Thanks!
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On Feb 10, 2013, at 7:19 AM, "Jim Banks" <jbanks4 at socal.rr.com> wrote:
> 
>> You should be thinking about weight whenever you are considering what 
>> you are going to carry.  Tuna fish in a foil packet would be much 
>> better than in a can.  I hope you did not mean that you were going to 
>> rinse the cans out in the stream.  Never wash your dishes or rinse 
>> things out directly in a stream.  Carry the water at least 100 feet 
>> away from the stream to do your washing, remember that stream is where 
>> the next hiker is going to get his/her drinking water.
>> 
>> I-Beam
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net 
>> [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]
>> On Behalf Of C
>> Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2013 6:44 AM
>> To: Eric Lee
>> Cc: Diane Soini of Santa Barbara Hikes; <pct-l at backcountry.net>
>> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Food in tents
>> 
>> Good morning
>> I was thinking of bringing some can food like tuna fish etc and eating 
>> them only by streams so I can rinse them out good...I would than poke 
>> a hole in the can and use my para like a  trout stringer but for 
>> cans...keep them on the outside of my pack....
>> Until I reach a town to toss...
>> This is my first thru hike or really camping so just wanna try and get 
>> on the same page with the more experienced...
>> Appreciate all your advice and knowledge!!!
>> -c
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>> On Feb 9, 2013, at 2:48 PM, Eric Lee <saintgimp at hotmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> Piper wrote:
>>>> 
>>> The creature to startle me the most was a deer. Those things are loud 
>>> and clumsy and can startle the crap out of you.
>>>> 
>>> 
>>> The worst thing about deer is running across them when night hiking.
>> Their
>>> green-glowing eyes summon up all the horror movies you've ever seen . . .
>>> then after almost messing your pants you realize, "Oh, it's just a deer."
>>> Good times, good times.
>>> 
>>> Eric
>>> 
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