[pct-l] Random PCT Questions

[at2002@xxxxxxxxxxxxx (Gary Wright)]

Do you need to have your passport to get back into the US from Manning?

Is it "safe" to pack lighter clothing for Campo to Kennedy Meadows and
then get some warmer clothing before hitting the Sierras? Is it "safe"
to switch back to lighter clothing after the Sierras?

Do folks generally use the same sleeping bag the entire trip or switch
due to seasons and/or elevation? What is the "typical" bag rating on
the PCT?  15? 20? 30?

How well do canister stoves (i.e., pocket rocket) work at high
elevations?  Better/worse than alcohol?

 From what I gather, late April starts are typical to avoid getting to
the Sierra's too early. What other time windows are there for the
sections beyond the Sierra's?

In a high-snow year, what is/are the typical flip-flop point(s)?

Radar
AT-2002: www.trailjournals.com/gwright
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