[pct-l] (Guest Post) Bounce Box

[CharlieJones@aol.com (CharlieJones@aol.com)]

In a message dated 2/22/01 1:05:46 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
kojacat95@webtv.net writes:


> To avoid a big wait at the P. O. try using a plastic tool box. Put labels, 
> tape, etc., in and lock it. At the P.O., describe your "box"-you will be 
> out and gone while other hikers are waiting for the clerk to find their 
> box-VERY true on the AT.

When I thru-hiked the JMT in '96, we shipped a resupply package (actually 2) 
to Muir Trail Ranch. They insisted that the food be shipped in 5-gal buckets 
(like paint buckets) with a handle. Just duct tape the handle down and the 
USPS has no problem with it. They hardly blinked an eye.

Like the tool box, postal employees will probably remember that they are 
holding one of those. Recovery time will be lessened as mentioned above.

Charlie

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