[pct-l] budget gear list for pct?

[Kevin Renfrow]

I really really hope not.

-Kevin

On Fri, Mar 4, 2011 at 2:38 PM, Paul Robison <paulrobisonhome at yahoo.com> wrote:
> before this goes too far,
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> the OP isn't planning on bringing an actual machete is he ?
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> From: Gary Swing <homelessontherange at yahoo.com>
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Sent: Thu, March 3, 2011 5:52:41 PM
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] budget gear list for pct?
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> Whereabouts do you live? And when are you starting out on the PCT?
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> I'm in Denver and I've found a lot of good deals at seasonal gear sales. The
> Colorado Mountain Club has gear swaps in the spring and fall. REI stores have
> member only gear sales that are kind of hit or miss. Other mountaineering stores
> sometimes have seasonal gear swaps. Denver has Wilderness Exchange. Boulder has
> Neptune Mountaineering. If you live in a metropolitan area, I'd suggest checking
> with local mountaineering/outdoor gear stores and any large local hiking club to
> see if they have used gear sales before your departure date. If you have any
> backpacking gear manufacturers based near you, you might check if they have
> special gear sales, too. GoLite is based about 30 miles from me and they have
> periodic gear sale days with deep discounts on backpacks and tents. Also, try
> looking on Craigs List, or forums of hiking clubs. I've gotten most of my gear,
> including clothing, tents, and backpacks at local gear exchanges. I found a Big
> Agnes SL2 tent
> cheaply at the Price Insanity website a few years ago, but had to backorder it.
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> There are plenty of used machetes in Rwanda that you could probably buy cheaply,
> but the shipping costs may be prohibitive, and you should clean off the dried
> blood thoroughly. If you're flying, remember to put the machetes in your checked
> luggage. Don't try to carry them onboard. However, you probably won't need
> machetes on the PCT unless you end up with particularly irritating hiking
> partners, or you have an insatiable bloodlust.
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> Cheers,
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> Gary
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> --- On Thu, 3/3/11, Zack Ziegler <zrziegler at yahoo.com> wrote:
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> From: Zack Ziegler <zrziegler at yahoo.com>
> Subject: [pct-l]  budget gear list for pct?
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Date: Thursday, March 3, 2011, 2:11 PM
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> i'm paying for myself and a friend to hike the pct. so budget is key. know where
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> to find some used gear? tents, pack, machetes.
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