[pct-l] thru hike questions

[m.karon@attbi.com (m.karon@attbi.com)]

For our 2000 hike, we shipped most of our gear ahead to
one of the trail angels who picked us up and took us to
the trail head. Fuel could be shipped by ground if you
have time. Or you could get fuel in San Diego.

We took absolute essentials and hard to replace items
with us (like pack, tent, and sleeping bag). We carried
the rest with us (very small pack since most
food/clothing were not in the pack). Thought that if the
package didn't make it, we would do quick shopping in
San Diego.

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Marshall Karon
Portland, OR
m.karon@attbi.com
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> I'm planning a thru-hike in 03 if all falls together.
>
>  So how is the best way to get my pack and gear to the trailhead if I'm
> flying into San Diego?  Is a normal thru-hiker size pack allowed as carry
> on?  Is is better to check it in as luggage (and obviously risk not seeing
> it again)?  How about the stove and its fuel - and possibly other stuff -
> that are not allowed on the plane?  Is it best to just have to them mailed
> ahead to Campo or San Diego and pick it up on arrival? Which pack items in
> particular have given people problems when attempting to transport them by
> plane?
>
>
> ...Kelly
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