[pct-l] Muir Trail Ranch

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I did the JMT a couple of years back and used MTR as a resupply station - they were awesome. I hiked in my own stuff because it was easy and I lived close enough to do it and I'm a cheapskate (the gas to drive there and back probably cost more, but the adventure was worth it).
Q1 response: Any 5-gallon bucket will do. Restaurants have 'em and perhaps you can get one free from one with whom you have rapport. I got mine at Lowes (same thing as Home Depot's). I got the heavier duty food-grade for its durability. Remember, these are being muled in and bounced about while en route to MTR. So the thicker the better for that aspect. Tips: Just consider what you want NOT spilled, "exploded", or broken in the container and pack it accordingly. Other than that, toss it in and send it. The folks at MTR take their responsibility of your life link splendidly seriously. So once there, your stuff is safe if you packed it safely.
No answer to the phone thing...didn't have one/use one.

Best wishes, happy trails and all that stuff! ************************ If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough. - Mario Andretti

      From: Pamela Bryant <pambryant58 at gmail.com>
 To: "pct-l at backcountry.net" <pct-l at backcountry.net> 
 Sent: Saturday, March 4, 2017 7:03 AM
 Subject: [pct-l] Muir Trail Ranch
   
Hello fellow hikers, I would be interested in hearing your stories of your
resupply experience at Muir Trail Ranch in the Sierras. We are considering
resupplying there. I know there are other resupply areas near Muir Ranch
too.

What little I know is that Muir Trail Ranch charges $75. And it has to be
packed in a bucket.

Question #1. What buckets have you used like from Home Depot or . . . .
Are there different sizes. And what are some things/tips I should keep in
mind when packing the bucket. Any info would be welcome and appreciated,
even if it was in 2000, etc.

Question #2. Also if you used a Satellite Phone there, what brand of phone
was it and how was your reception?

Please reply through list or off line. Thank you!

Mucho Gracias, Pam Bryant (trooper-Section hiker)
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