Hi,
I'd like to hear from those of you who chose to do zero or extremely minimal mail drops (I know there are a few towns you can't really find good food).
I've been considering not doing maildrops. The more I read about it, the more I think they would end up dictating my hike, where my hike becomes about getting to the next town for the maildrop, instead of just letting the trail/body dictate my hike. I also think I'll get REALLY tired of the food I purchase now, and I hate wasting $. I don't want anything making me feel like I have to hurry up or stick to some rigid schedule.
Was it hard to find edible food or needed supplies?
Did you spend less/more $ hiking this way?
What problems did you encounter if any?
Would you still recommend a bounce box w/gear? (I take no medications or have special health needs, so I'm not in a position of "needing" a bounce box). Thanks everyone!!
--Michele