[pct-l] mailing gas canisters

[Hollywood]

I had really good luck with this fuel system:

Pack a small, sturdy box with 3 or 4 fuel canisters. Mail this ORMD ground to your second town stop. Carry one can and bounce the fuel (forward it for free, don't open it) every 2 stops. It will beat you there since its such a short driving distance. You can probably get fuel in most towns, but not always. These places have small inventories. It's nice to have a little insurance or to just grab a can from the box if you don't want to try and find a ride to a store with fuel.

I started one going in San Diego with 4 cans and took the last one out of the (tattered/disintegrated) box in Stehekin.

Hollywood  

On Mar 20, 2014, at 9:12 PM, "Frank Dumville" <fdumville at earthlink.net> wrote:

> Vicki,
> 
> Yes, all mailable fuel needs to go surface mail.
> 
> My solution was to buy most of my canisters in trail towns. There has been recent posts listing where fuel is available. That is the best option.
> 
> When I have to ship fuel I send two packages. My resupply goes priority and the fuel goes by surface mail. Surface mail can take a long time to get to it's destination so give it plenty of time.
> 
> Snap 
> 
> 
>>> Hi all,
>>> I was wondering if anyone has had trouble shipping gas canisters? I asked
>>> at my local PO and they said the isobutane propane mix canister could only
>>> be sent ground. All my resupply boxes are flat rate priority. How are others
>>> getting their canisters? Thanks.
>>> Vicki
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