[pct-l] Bearikade advice

[Frank Dumville]

What is your longest planned stretch between resupply? 

I've used the Wild Ideas Bearikade Weekender on two trips through the Sierra on the PCT with a week or more between resupply. 

You don't need to store the first day's food in the can.
If you stay at sites with bear boxes on the first night or two you don't have to put that food in your bear can.
Packing a week's worth of food in a bear can isn't easy. It takes time and experience. Practice before the hike.
Select foods that pack small and need rehydrating.
Repackage food to reduce air and excess packaging. 

Snap

> (1) For the longest stretch of the PCT will I likely need the  
> expedition or
> would the weekend be good enough? I mostly consume Muesli, bars,  
> and such -
> and carry one pack of HawkVittles for the rare warm meal.