[pct-l] Bounce bucket

[J J at Ridge Trail]

Hi Kathryn, Paul, others,

I have used a bounce bucket. And it works well. I taped the top to the bucket with duct tape (which was part of the contents of the bucket) and others did not. I do not know of anyone who had a problem with the lid coming off. I will not use a bucket again, as it is really big, and I don't bounce as much as I had before.

People have done well with and without bounce boxes/buckets. I am not certain I will carry one again. The deciding factor will be whether or not I think I can get the things I want along the trail or not. The jury is still out.

Walk well,
Jim Keener ( J J )
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On Jan 29, 2010, at 12:11 PM, Paul Mitchell wrote:

>> Has anyone on here used one?  Can you tell me about your experience.  What
> about postage?  Didn't it cost more?  Priority mail boxes are free.
> 
> I didn't use a bucket, but I've used the bounce technique and will avoid it
> on future hikes.  Having to get to a post office, get supplies out,
> repackage the box, get it back in the mail - it always added up to more time
> than you would expect.  From now on I'll either go with as close as possible
> to 100% complete resupply boxes (grab and go) or 100% resupply on the trial.
> 
> Postage isn't too bad, but of course it adds up.
> 
> P178
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