[pct-l] PCT traffic and solar panels

[Diane Soini of Santa Barbara Hikes]

I think you'll barely have a moment to yourself. Plus there will be a  
lot of mosquitoes. It'll be a great time.


On Jan 17, 2013, at 10:00 AM, pct-l-request at backcountry.net wrote:

> From: James Stringer <jimstringercontracting at yahoo.com>
> Subject: [pct-l] PCT traffic and solar panels
>
> Hi all,?
>
> I'm doing the John Muir Trail for the first 3 weeks in July. ?I've  
> done 3-4 day hikes in the Cottonwood and Mt. Whitney areas with  
> someone, however, I'm planning on doing this one alone. ?I have  
> some worry warts around me saying that it's not smart. ?I re-assure  
> them, that there are plenty of people hiking the trail if anything  
> would happen. ?
>
> Am I right? ?What's the typical traffic during the month of July?
>
>
> My wife gave me a solar panel from Costco to carry along for my  
> phone (in case of emergency, and of course, to check in every few  
> days with her and my 3 kids). ?
>
> What are your thoughts? ?Batteries or solar panel?
> ?
> Thanks!
>
> Jim Stringer
> Jim Stringer Contracting
> 5256 So. Mission Rd. #703-197
> Bonsall, CA 92003
> Ph: 760-802-2309
> Fx: 760-643-9064