[pct-l] Bounce box- is size important?

[blisterfree at isp01.net (Brett)]

Not really applicable in the case of an "ice axe bounce 
box," but the USPS now offers a flat rate priority mail box. 
This box measures about 12" x 10" x 6", which is large 
enough to hold items that one would typically bounce along 
the trail. However, because it is a Flat Rate box, the 
weight of the parcel is irrevelant. As long as it fits 
inside, it travels, in this case for $7.70 to any location 
in the US. Since weight and distance, with standard pacels, 
are each factors that determine shipping cost, the Flat Rate 
box can offer some dramatic savings over the course of 
repeated mailings. And since it's a Priority mailing, the 
free forwarding service is also in effect if the box remains 
unopened.

For the space-efficient hiker, this box might also be of use 
as a food resupply parcel, especially if sending parcels 
from across the country. In fact, sending three such parcels 
would often be cheaper than sending 1 heavy non-flat-rate 
parcel from the east coast to a PCT trail town.

In any case, three cheers for the flat rate box! Woo hoo!

- blisterfree