[pct-l] How the apocalypse can benefit PCT hikers

[Ron Graybill]

As I understand it Mormons believe (and have believed for 180 years) that
we are living in the last days and that the apocalypse (the end of the
world) may burst upon us at any moment.  They are, after all, "latter day"
saints.  They are also an extremely industrious and resourceful people, so
why not monitize the the apocalypse?  Mormons are urged to keep a good
supply of survival equipment and food on hand for the troubles of the last
days or any natural disaster or drastic societal upheaval. Hence Honeyville
Food Products, Inc. http://honeyville.com/index.html Even a heedless
agnostics can visit their stores (two in Utah, one in Arizona, and one in
Southern California--I just spent $70 at their Rancho Cucamonga, CA,
store.) or order online from an amazing array of freeze dried fruits,
meats, vegetables, dairy products, soups, and meals.  These can be combined
in your own zip lock freezer bags for tasty meals along the PCT (I thank
"Two Bar Betty," one of our Trail Geezers, for the idea and the lead to
Honeyville).  You can even order their 11 lb "Essentials Survival Backpack
Kit" for $180, which comes in a large hiker's backpack and contains enough
food to last you two weeks.
http://store.honeyvillegrain.com/essentialssurvivalbackpack.aspx#.UoVVyBqTgtI
Just jerk out the heavier accessories, replace them with your ultra-lite
stuff, and you're ready to hit the trail.  Their stores also have an array
a la carte camping equipment and supplies.
Ron "Manzanita" Graybill