Resupply Services
Thank you for considering our family outfit! Rainbow Pack Outfitters offers a variety of resupply options for thru-hikers, tailored to your route and needs.
Our goal is to deliver your gear, food, and essential supplies directly to you on the trail, allowing you to focus on hiking without detours into town.
Additional Services
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Fuel: Available upon request. Must be arranged in advance and will be delivered with your resupply.
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Fresh Food Shopping Service: We’ll shop locally for fresh food the evening before your resupply leaves and include it with your items. Fee: $250 plus cost of goods
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1. Le Conte Canyon – Ranger Station/Dusy Branch Trail Junction
Le Conte Canyon
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Trip Duration: 2 days
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Arrival: Late afternoon on your specified day
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Notes: We can travel up or down the canyon between Big Pete Meadow and Grouse Meadow for an additional fee, as this makes for a long day for the packer.
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Weight Limit: Up to 150 lbs
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Bishop Pass
Bishop Pass
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Trip Duration: 1 day
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Meeting Point: Midday near the top of Bishop Pass, north side, predetermined location
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Weight Limit: Up to 150 lbs
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Bishop Lakes
Bishop Lake
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Trip Duration: 1 day
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Location: Below Bishop Pass at Bishop Lake
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Weight Limit: Up to 150 lbs
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Notes: More budget-friendly option
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Deer Meadow / Helen Lake
3-Day Resupplies
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Southbound on the JMT: Deer Meadow / Cataract Creek
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Northbound on the JMT: Helen Lake (base of Muir Pass)
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Meeting Point: Midday on the second day of the 3-day journey (your specified day)
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Weight Limit: Up to 150 lbs
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Palisade Lakes / Evolution Basin
4-Day Resupplies
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Southbound on the JMT: Palisade Lakes
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Northbound on the JMT: Evolution Basin / Evolution Valley (southern end)
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Weight Limit: Up to 150 lbs
Resupply Guidelines
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All resupplies have a weight limit of 150 lbs per delivery. Bulky items may reduce the overall weight we can carry, so please plan accordingly.
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A 4% administrative/regulatory fee will be applied to the total cost of your resupply.
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You will have a short period to go through your resupply items and return any unwanted items or trash (please use a sealed bag).
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The best way to send your resupply is in 5-gallon plastic paint buckets with snap-on lids.
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Shipping Options: UPS or FedEx only (USPS does not deliver to us)
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You may also drop off your resupply at the start of your trip.
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Deposit: 30% non-refundable deposit required to book (can be applied to a new trip during the same season). Balance is due before departure.
Service | Weight | Rate |
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Administrative / Regulatory Fee | - | 4% of total |
Fresh Food Shopping Service | - | $250 + cost of goods |
Palisade Lakes or Evolution | Up to 150lbs | $2,200 (4 days) |
Deer Meadow or Helen Lake | Up to 150lbs | $1,650 (3 days) |
Le Conte Resupply | Up to 150lbs | $1,100 (2 days) |
Bishop Pass Resupply | Up to 150lbs | $550 (1 day) |
Bishop Lake Resupply | Up to 150lbs | $450 (1 day) |
Addresses
Shipping Address:
Rainbow Pack Outfitters
5845 South Lake Road
Bishop, CA 93514
(send your resupply here)
Mailing Address:
Rainbow Pack Outfitters
PO Box 1791
Bishop, CA 93515
(send any letter mail here)
