Customers often ask us what food is best to order for a Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) thru-hike and where most hikers receive mail drops. The majority of hikers have resupply boxes mailed to towns with limited food services. The most common locations Outdoor Herbivore sends PCT orders to: Post Office – Warner Springs, CA; PCT mile 110 + 1 mile off trail Kennedy Meadows General Store – Inyokern, CA; PCT mile 703 + 1 mile off trail Post Office – Independence, CA; PCT mile 790 + 24 miles off trail Vermilion Valley Resort (VVR) – Lakeshore, CA; PCT mile 877 […]
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Do you have a family member or friend thru-hiking this year? Sending a care package is an excellent way to let them know that you are thinking of them. Long miles on the trail can lead to loneliness, and this gesture can help them feel connected while away from home. Here, we explain everything you need to know to send a care package to a traveler, whether that expedition involves backpacking, bikepacking, paddling, sailing, firefighting, RVing, or military leave. What to put in Care Packages Before putting together your care package, find out if they need anything. Towns near the […]
We hope these tips help you stay lean, yet strong and healthy on your next long distance hike.