Fw: [pct-l] 5 gal buckets bounce box

[kdpo at pacbell.net (Ken Powers)]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ken Powers" <kdpo@pacbell.net>
To: "Kent Ryhorchuk" <kentr-lists@sbcglobal.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2004 11:18 AM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] 5 gal buckets bounce box


> I have heard of people using smaller plastics boxes for bounce boxes. I
> don't remember the details, but I think they were fishing tackle boxes.
> Maybe the larger sizes would work well.
> Ken
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Kent Ryhorchuk" <kentr-lists@sbcglobal.net>
> To: <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
> Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2004 9:54 AM
> Subject: RE: [pct-l] 5 gal buckets bounce box
>
>
> > Cathy and I used 5-gal buckets for our drift boxes in 2002 and they
> > lasted the whole trip (Mexico to Oregon). I highly recommend them, and
> > will be using the same buckets this year. The post office never blinked
> > when we brought them in, nor were we ever required to remove the
> > handles. They do not exceed any large package dimensions so postage is
> > only based on weight.
> >
> > I would keep the handle on because it makes it easier to carry around
> > town if you have to. Write your last name on the side and use removable
> > sticky labels (available at any office depot, etc.) on the lid for
> > addressing. To keep the lids from popping off in transit we used 3M
> > strapping tape to supplement the snap-on lid.
> >
> > The only possible downsides are the weight of the bucket (extra postage)
> > and the less than optimal circular dimensions. They do not pack well.
> > However, we never really filled them up. The last postage on our buckets
> > (sent partially full of extra gear and town clothes) is priority mail,
> > Ashland OR to Sunnyvale CA: $9.50.
> >
> > Later,
> > Kent.
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: pct-l-bounces@mailman.backcountry.net
> > [mailto:pct-l-bounces@mailman.backcountry.net] On Behalf Of Robert B
> > Smith
> > Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2004 8:09 AM
> > To: pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net
> > Subject: [pct-l] 5 gal buckets bounce box
> >
> > I have seen a few entries where hikers stated that they used a 5 gal
> > plastic bucket as a bounce box.
> > Overall, how did this work out ?. How did the Post Office staff react to
> > the bucket ?. I like the idea and see how it could be a good system.
> > Also, did you remove the handle ?.
> >
> > Thanks
> > Wateboy
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