[pct-l] bounce box statagies

[Dan Cross-Viola]

Hi Dale,
 
I just used a regular box about 10"x8" for my bounce box on the AT.  In it I had stuff like large bottles of olive oil and hand sanitizer from which i would refill my tiny bottles.  I also had a pair of gym shorts and a t-shirt to wear while doing my laundry, q-tips, a razor, and other stuff for getting cleaned up.  I also had my cell phone and charger.  I ended up not using a bounce box for the full length of the trail as I got sick of paying to mail it up the trail.  I'm not sure if I'll use one on the PCT this year or not.  We'll see.
 
Bear Can

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Can any veterans let me know if they have any bounce box strategies.? The only thing I know about them is what I read In Yogis PCT Handbook.? She suggests a 5 gallon pail with a lid.? Looking for info on mailing costs of a five gallon pail, items folks put in it, locations that might be best to forward to.? My pace would be between 20-25/day average including zeros.? Not sure if that is necessary info
?
As always thanks for all of your indispensible knowledge of PCT thru hiking!

Dale