[pct-l] Gear to trail

[Warren Davis]

You could put your gear in a cheap piece of luggage from a thrift store and
check it, then carry on your empty pack. That's what I'll be doing next
week. Want to check a bag so I can bring my pocket knife.

On Thursday, April 21, 2016, Scott Williams <baidarker at gmail.com> wrote:

> I always use my backpack as carry on, a ULA Circuit is the perfect size,
> and keep in it anything that can't easily be replaced, or is really
> expensive, i.e. tent minus stakes, sleeping bag, stove minus fuel, maps and
> guides, water filters, clothing etc.  Several friends have had their
> luggage lost,  by Greyhound and airlines, and replacing the hard to get
> stuff is just too much, takes too long and is expensive.  I then pack a
> box, or an old piece of throw away luggage with my poles, knive and any
> other stuff that would make the backpack too big for carryon.  At the
> airport, I throw the box or luggage away and I'm good to go.
>
> Shroomer
>
> On Thu, Apr 21, 2016 at 7:17 AM, Cody B <moonbeams13 at gmail.com
> <javascript:;>> wrote:
>
> > Just check your pack in a duffle or large, heavy duty trash bag.
> > On Apr 21, 2016 9:14 AM, "Travis Polon" <travis.polon at gmail.com
> <javascript:;>> wrote:
> >
> > > Good morning everybody!
> > > I am wondering what is the best why to get my gear to the trail? I will
> > be
> > > flying to San Diego from San Francisco where a family friend will be
> > > driving to the  southern terminous!
> > >
> > > T minus 2 weeks and 4 days til pct 2016 !!!!!!
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