Hey Ray, thanks for the information about the Etna Post Office and their two-week resupply policy. This would be a big problem for me due to dietary restrictions. The City of Etna has been working hard to include PCT hikers into their Economic Development strategy. I am a retired City Manager, so I put that old hat on and emailed the Mayor to describe the problem. Hopefully, they can get that situation turned around. Another great video!
Thank you for watching the video. Luckily we called Etna Post Office ahead of time to ensure the packages were in the post office and discovered they had sent them back to our home. We were able to adjust.
Awesome advice as I am considering a through hike of the AT in the near future. Thanks & PS -will definitely be looking at those energy bar and meal suggestions. Thanks!
I hope your dream to hike the AT becomes reality. I made a video on energy bars but decided against making too many dehydrated meals due to concerns about the food going rancid. Happy Trails and thanks for watching.
@@akwild1like your sales hustle, getting down to the last $1 for any food in an urbanized environment, and not being able to afford a part of a meal while having one of these "device" thingies and putting in actual effort for that to not be so, is probably an indication of "something wrong." ... money has been only one of about 50 hampers as roadblocks to "getting out there" that I experience regularly, and I'm supposed to be an official FS volunteer. ...just saying.
Yes, Dwayne, she wouldn't find much humor if I sold her stuff. Many through hikers buy their gear over the course of a few years, and then slowly save up for the big day. That's how we afforded to do the PCT. Stay warm, my friend. I woke up to 20 below today. Have to keep the home fires burning.
I have had issues with my dog wearing a pack. It caused abrasions under her front legs. I am still trying to find her a better fit. She has a down quilt and foam pad because she gets cold, she is a short haired mixed breed. What brand of boots would you recommend. I like to use one of those water bottles that has the bowl built in and the unused water goes back into the bottle. Thanks for all your tips. I was thinking of driving out from New England to Colorado because I do not trust the airline with my dog. It seems you had no issues.
I made a video for this channel on backpacking with your dog. I linked the backpack we used with Burn, the rubber soled booties, and Mushers Secret. She never got any abrasions. She used the rubber soled booties during the hot lava sections, although Burn acted like they cramped her style. We also purchased some lighter fabric booties with velcro closures. I also provided a link to "Mushers Secret." We waxed Burn's paw each night. We also took precautions for ticks. Not sure if they're a problem on the CT. Burn carried a collapsible water dish, her poop bags, and some of her own food, doggies first aid stuff. We were very worried about flying with Burn, but the airline did a good job. We also visited the vet prior to leaving and she gave us some tranquilizers for Burn that we gave to her before the flight. It sounds like you're as much of a dog lover as we are!
@@akwild1 That is the video I posted to but this video came up before I was done typing. So it got posted to this video. Thanks for all the information. I will check into flying with my dog and her vet. It would save us about a 2,000 mile drive. Take care
@@mtadams2009 The first year we hiked the PCT, we were dogless, and it was amazing how much running across a hiker with a dog brightened our days. This past summer we came across a couple in Oregon who were also hiking with their dog, and our conversation was a hoot -- we shared all our dog tips, dog care techniques, etc. I understand your concern about flying your dog to the trail. I hope it all works out for you. Please let me know if you have any other questions. All the best.
I know it will involve disadvantages but is it practical to use/ship half the typical number of resupply boxes (one to every other resupply point) to avoid costs/details? Help me AKWild, you're my only hope. 😅
I'll do my best to answer your question. I usually resupplied every 100-120 miles. I'm in my 60s, so younger hikers can go farther. Sometimes I would pick up a resupply box, or other times I would resupply in town. In Washington, we did exactly as you mentioned: 50 percent resupply boxes and 50 percent town resupply. Here is the link to trail towns along the way. You could map out places that seem to have a wide selection of stores, resupply there, and send re-supply boxes to the places where the variety is not too good. For example, in Washington I sent boxes to the following locations: White Pass, Snoqualamie, Stehekin, and purchased items at the stores in the other places. I hope that helps. Let me know if you have any other questions. All the best. Here is the link to trail towns: www.pcta.org/discover-the-trail/thru-hiking-long-distance-hiking/resupply/pct-resupply-towns-locations/
As an AT hiker I learned a lot about resupply. It was my 1st long trail so I tried buying in bulk and dehydrating my own dinners, to save costs. Disadvantages I had: What tastes good the first month can become gag inducing. (It took YEARS before I could eat peanut butter and Knorr again!) I always shipped too much. Lost $ as it was too expensive to ship open, partially used boxes ahead. But it sure makes the hikers coming behind who resupply out of the hiker boxes happy. You’ll end up shopping your resupply anyway, because you’ll absolutely be craving fresh and/or different stuff. What I learned for my following hikes (for me)….resupply boxes only when I really need aka limited resources in town. I have an Amazon Prime account and bought things in bulk and had them sent them to places that would accept and hold like hostels w real addresses. In bigger towns, I bought in bulk and made resupply boxes on trail, for the trail ahead. This helped a lot w satisfying changing taste, cravings, and changes in calorie needs. I needed to use a bump box for medications and other special needs (contact lenses, for example) so I was able include a few food items that were maybe hard to find or that I happened to come across on sale. My advice is to mix it up…boxes and local shopping. Now, I prob send boxes about 10-20%of the time, depending on trail…far fewer than I ever imagined. Only advice here…you gotta do you! Happy Trails!🍔🍕🍩🌮🍰
Thank you for your thoughtful supply. You helped hikers understand how to strike balance in their resupply strategy. I can’t eat dehydrated potatoes, beef stroganoff to this day.
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Hey Ray, thanks for the information about the Etna Post Office and their two-week resupply policy. This would be a big problem for me due to dietary restrictions. The City of Etna has been working hard to include PCT hikers into their Economic Development strategy. I am a retired City Manager, so I put that old hat on and emailed the Mayor to describe the problem. Hopefully, they can get that situation turned around. Another great video!
Thank you for watching the video. Luckily we called Etna Post Office ahead of time to ensure the packages were in the post office and discovered they had sent them back to our home. We were able to adjust.
Awesome advice as I am considering a through hike of the AT in the near future. Thanks & PS -will definitely be looking at those energy bar and meal suggestions.
Thanks!
I hope your dream to hike the AT becomes reality. I made a video on energy bars but decided against making too many dehydrated meals due to concerns about the food going rancid. Happy Trails and thanks for watching.
Thank you!
You're welcome!
Yep, Mr. Kyle hates hiking, this is one of fifty reasons. Thank you, Mr. AK wild.
Hi, I'm confused. Fifty reasons, Mr. Kyle?
i think kyle hates hiking is a youtuber @@akwild1
@@akwild1like your sales hustle, getting down to the last $1 for any food in an urbanized environment, and not being able to afford a part of a meal while having one of these "device" thingies and putting in actual effort for that to not be so, is probably an indication of "something wrong." ... money has been only one of about 50 hampers as roadblocks to "getting out there" that I experience regularly, and I'm supposed to be an official FS volunteer. ...just saying.
@@safir2241yep, I was regarding a post response elsewhere on TH-cam, but non-linearly on-topic (see above) ...
HA HA HA, she might not find any humor in that. Wow, I couldn't imagine spending that. That's almost what I make in a year.
Dwayne
Yes, Dwayne, she wouldn't find much humor if I sold her stuff. Many through hikers buy their gear over the course of a few years, and then slowly save up for the big day. That's how we afforded to do the PCT. Stay warm, my friend. I woke up to 20 below today. Have to keep the home fires burning.
Love your content! Subbed :)
Awesome, thank you!
I have had issues with my dog wearing a pack. It caused abrasions under her front legs. I am still trying to find her a better fit. She has a down quilt and foam pad because she gets cold, she is a short haired mixed breed. What brand of boots would you recommend. I like to use one of those water bottles that has the bowl built in and the unused water goes back into the bottle. Thanks for all your tips. I was thinking of driving out from New England to Colorado because I do not trust the airline with my dog. It seems you had no issues.
I made a video for this channel on backpacking with your dog. I linked the backpack we used with Burn, the rubber soled booties, and Mushers Secret. She never got any abrasions. She used the rubber soled booties during the hot lava sections, although Burn acted like they cramped her style. We also purchased some lighter fabric booties with velcro closures. I also provided a link to "Mushers Secret." We waxed Burn's paw each night. We also took precautions for ticks. Not sure if they're a problem on the CT. Burn carried a collapsible water dish, her poop bags, and some of her own food, doggies first aid stuff. We were very worried about flying with Burn, but the airline did a good job. We also visited the vet prior to leaving and she gave us some tranquilizers for Burn that we gave to her before the flight. It sounds like you're as much of a dog lover as we are!
@@akwild1 That is the video I posted to but this video came up before I was done typing. So it got posted to this video. Thanks for all the information. I will check into flying with my dog and her vet. It would save us about a 2,000 mile drive. Take care
@@mtadams2009 The first year we hiked the PCT, we were dogless, and it was amazing how much running across a hiker with a dog brightened our days. This past summer we came across a couple in Oregon who were also hiking with their dog, and our conversation was a hoot -- we shared all our dog tips, dog care techniques, etc. I understand your concern about flying your dog to the trail. I hope it all works out for you. Please let me know if you have any other questions. All the best.
@@akwild1 Thanks so much. When I have my dog with me I don’t feel like I am solo hiking at all, I guess because I not. Take care and thanks so much.
I know it will involve disadvantages but is it practical to use/ship half the typical number of resupply boxes (one to every other resupply point) to avoid costs/details? Help me AKWild, you're my only hope. 😅
I'll do my best to answer your question. I usually resupplied every 100-120 miles. I'm in my 60s, so younger hikers can go farther. Sometimes I would pick up a resupply box, or other times I would resupply in town. In Washington, we did exactly as you mentioned: 50 percent resupply boxes and 50 percent town resupply. Here is the link to trail towns along the way. You could map out places that seem to have a wide selection of stores, resupply there, and send re-supply boxes to the places where the variety is not too good. For example, in Washington I sent boxes to the following locations: White Pass, Snoqualamie, Stehekin, and purchased items at the stores in the other places. I hope that helps. Let me know if you have any other questions. All the best. Here is the link to trail towns: www.pcta.org/discover-the-trail/thru-hiking-long-distance-hiking/resupply/pct-resupply-towns-locations/
They're on my list now! Thanks!! @@akwild1
As an AT hiker I learned a lot about resupply. It was my 1st long trail so I tried buying in bulk and dehydrating my own dinners, to save costs. Disadvantages I had:
What tastes good the first month can become gag inducing. (It took YEARS before I could eat peanut butter and Knorr again!)
I always shipped too much. Lost $ as it was too expensive to ship open, partially used boxes ahead. But it sure makes the hikers coming behind who resupply out of the hiker boxes happy.
You’ll end up shopping your resupply anyway, because you’ll absolutely be craving fresh and/or different stuff.
What I learned for my following hikes (for me)….resupply boxes only when I really need aka limited resources in town. I have an Amazon Prime account and bought things in bulk and had them sent them to places that would accept and hold like hostels w real addresses. In bigger towns, I bought in bulk and made resupply boxes on trail, for the trail ahead. This helped a lot w satisfying changing taste, cravings, and changes in calorie needs. I needed to use a bump box for medications and other special needs (contact lenses, for example) so I was able include a few food items that were maybe hard to find or that I happened to come across on sale.
My advice is to mix it up…boxes and local shopping. Now, I prob send boxes about 10-20%of the time, depending on trail…far fewer than I ever imagined.
Only advice here…you gotta do you! Happy Trails!🍔🍕🍩🌮🍰
Thank you for your thoughtful supply. You helped hikers understand how to strike balance in their resupply strategy. I can’t eat dehydrated potatoes, beef stroganoff to this day.