[pct-l] Stoves

[tom aterno]

Yes, the Post Office rules state that the maximum size cylinder (canister) that can be shipped is 4 oz.  ORM-D is the designation for ground shipment of a hazardous substance and a label containing ORM-D must be attached to the package.

I shipped a few canisters for a 2010 PCT thru hiker.  Be aware that there are a few postal employees who are not familiar with the rules, and they balked at accepting the package.  When I found the few employees who knew the rules, I only did business with them.    

The Incredible Bulk



________________________________
 From: Mary Davison <pastormaryd at msn.com>
To: pct-l at backcountry.net 
Sent: Monday, January 9, 2012 3:24 PM
Subject: [pct-l] Stoves
 
Re: question on stoves



Before I went stoveless I used the Titanium Peal. Good stove, never failed
me. Uses canisters. Yes, you can send through mail using Gottago/Yogi's
instructions. I did many times. I sent the 7 oz size surface mail RMD and
never had a problem with the post office here but if someone is looking at
the fine print I guess it is only legal to do a smaller size. Funny, I was
never questioned on it as long as I said RMD and surface mail only.
Canisters are not too green friendly as you have a canister to throw away
and sometimes have to carry a partial and a full between food drops. Can't
beat the convenience - unless you go stoveless, which I now do.



Medicare Pastor

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