[pct-l] Resupply Questions from Amigo

[latte94@foothill.net (Valerie)]

I can try to help with the backpacks.
Mountainsmiths Mountainlite 3500 Women's pack
Specs:
VOLUME  3500 ci
WEIGHT    3 lbs 13 oz
ACCESS    Top
FRAME      26"
TORSO      13" - 20"
on sale for $172.49 got http://shopslms.com/womspecbac.html.
if that link does not work try http://www.thesnowleopard.com/hiking.html

With Kelty it would be the Moraine 3000
Specs:
Torso Fit Range:  16-18.5"
Weight:   3 lb. 10 oz.
Capacity:  3000 in3
Frame:  twin vert. 6061-T6511 alum. stays
Fabric:  600D Kodra upper/ 1000D bottom

Not specified for women! But should try it on to make sure it is
comfortable.
Have to call them to see how much.
http://www.kelty.com

Hope this helps!
Val


Luke Snyder wrote:

> Hola Folks...
>
> A few questions from those tried and true.  I am
> looking into finishing the last 1000 miles of the
> trail this summer, beginning exactly where I left off.
>  As far as all goes, I am prepared for all but two
> things.   May I ask you:
>
> What are the bugs going to do to me in mid June in
> southern Oregon?
> More importantly, I "shopped as I went" through
> California (with the exception of three mailings - Mt.
> Laguna, Warner Springs, and Kennedy Meadows).  I hear
> Oregon and Washington begin to get scarce.  Based on a
> general estimate of resupplying approximately every
> 70-80 miles, what areas are a MUST for sending
> packages to?  I am of the type who can resupply out of
> almost any store.  I'd appreciate the names of places
> any smaller than approximately Belden, for it was the
> only "scary" spot for me to resupply this last summer.
>
> Secondly, I'm on the lookout for a female backpack
> that holds about 3000c. and is under three pounds.
> Any recommendations?  Kelty's best?
>
> Gracias!
>
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