How to Send a Care Package

So, you must all be dying to know, how do you send an AT thruhiker a care package?

The very most important thing to consider is weight. While a few more ounces may not be much more expensive to ship, remember that as a thruhiker, I will be carrying everything I own on my back. This includes anything you send me. Please keep that in mind when choosing items to include in a care package.

Ok, so what's good to send? Edible items are always appreciated. The average thruhiker burns roughly 6000 calories per day. It's difficult to replace them all, but we sure do try. Homemade items are great, but a few candy bars can be enjoyed too. For many items, it might be a good idea to remove the packaging (if I know you already), and repackage in zip-lock bags. This reduces the amount of trash I will have to carry around with me.

But sending me packages is supposed to be fun, gratifying, and easy, not tedious, so here's the easiest way to do it. Instead of trying to coordinate with my schedule, and hoping you get the address correct, just send goodies to my base-camp support network (my parents). Call my Mom, Lori, to get the address. If you don't have the number, I wouldn't trust food from you anyways.
This way, it can all be repackaged, and included with my other care packages in adequate portions.

Thanks,

Signor Felice