[pct-l] question

[robo hiker]

i was thinking the same thing. i've heard something like for the first couple of days out of kennedy meadows you can have more than the capacity of the cannister,i guess you just need to stop at the bear boxes. can someone clarify this??


Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2008 14:03:08 +0100From: davidalexanderstewart at gmail.comTo: pct-l at backcountry.netSubject: [pct-l] question
Hello everyone, 
 
I am probably going to purchase the Six Moons Design "Comet", 3700 cubic inches of space 
My base weigh will be about 13 pounds. 
 
My query: is it possible to pull off a no-stop jaunt from Kennedy Meadows to Mammoth Lakes (inclusive Mt. Whitney). I am just curious, as I know that I can plan on the trail, everything is flexible, there is much to learn along 700 miles, etc... I am just wondering if people do this. 
 
Also, I would not mind avoiding VVR: the mixed reviews, the "moneypit" factor, etc... I figure, what's another 30 miles to Mammoth Lakes? People rave about Mammoth Lakes, and I really hate stopping twice inside of 30 miles or so... 
 
As for planning, we all know: "Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face" - Mike Tyson. 
 
Sorry to quote Tyson, but in this case, he does has a point, even if he is a raging, raging psychopath. 
 
I appreciate the help that everyone on this list has given me: rarely do I answer people questions - mostly because I don't know anything about this trail and I am doing my best to absorb some of the knowledge/experience that you all so graciously pass along. 
 
Thank you.
 
I am quitting my job in less than 3 weeks. This is thrilling. 
 
-dave "moondog" stewart
 
 
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