"I found it in a hiker box" - Page 3 - WhiteBlaze

dragonfeet · 11-06-2009, 19:33

Sorry Chaplain that is the most ridiculous custom i've never heard of. If you need something take it, if you have more than you need leave something. As far as hostels having to put some things on the shelf to get rid of the overflow or make few bucks, as long as the sell the stuff at a discount i wouldn't have a problem with it. Hostels provide a good service and lets face it they are not getting rich off us hikers. if they make a few extra dollars selling stuff they would eventually have to throw away to make ends meet, more power to them. I cant imagine what a thru would cost if we all had to find a Holliday Inn. BTW the last part of this statement was not directed at you Chaplin just a general rant.

saimyoji · 11-06-2009, 19:57

on the same token, don't feel bad leaving things you don't want and think others won't want either...you just never know what someone will want.

warraghiyagey · 11-06-2009, 19:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by saimyoji

on the same token, don't feel bad leaving things you don't want and think others won't want either...you just never know what someone will want.

It's where weasy leaves his poop bags. . .

saimyoji · 11-06-2009, 19:59

egggggzzzzakkkkllllyyyyyy

dragonfeet · 11-06-2009, 20:01

yeah, who knows the next guy might need my cast iron cookset

Chaplain · 11-07-2009, 00:45

Its ok, Dragonfeet I knew what you were saying. I have taken things without leaving things, but I was trying to remember if someone had told me that or not. I guess the level (of the box) would never go down if we all left something. I think it might be ok for Hostels to sell some of the stuff when the box gets to full? I mean, are they going to store it? But I think the policy ought to be up front. When and If I place something in there, I am surely not thinking it is for them to sell? Am I not right here?

Luxury Bullseye · 11-07-2009, 01:01

I think placing anything in a hiker box is only a guarantee that you no longer want it. You can hope someone gets good use out of it.

gumball · 11-07-2009, 08:33

Two sweaters which came in handy during an unanticipated snow storm in early fall, when we were newer hikers and didn't pack as well as we do now. Thanks to whomever left them there!

11-06-2009, 19:33	#41
dragonfeet Registered User Join Date: 01-18-2008 Location: San Antonio, Tx View my gallery 7 Age: 34 Posts: 65 Images: 7	Sorry Chaplain that is the most ridiculous custom i've never heard of. If you need something take it, if you have more than you need leave something. As far as hostels having to put some things on the shelf to get rid of the overflow or make few bucks, as long as the sell the stuff at a discount i wouldn't have a problem with it. Hostels provide a good service and lets face it they are not getting rich off us hikers. if they make a few extra dollars selling stuff they would eventually have to throw away to make ends meet, more power to them. I cant imagine what a thru would cost if we all had to find a Holliday Inn. BTW the last part of this statement was not directed at you Chaplin just a general rant. __________________ "Shut up and keep walking"

11-06-2009, 20:01	#45
dragonfeet Registered User Join Date: 01-18-2008 Location: San Antonio, Tx View my gallery 7 Age: 34 Posts: 65 Images: 7	yeah, who knows the next guy might need my cast iron cookset __________________ "Shut up and keep walking"

11-07-2009, 00:45	#46
Chaplain Registered User Join Date: 02-16-2007 Location: Pampa, TX View my gallery 44 Age: 56 Posts: 1,037 Images: 44	Its ok, Dragonfeet I knew what you were saying. I have taken things without leaving things, but I was trying to remember if someone had told me that or not. I guess the level (of the box) would never go down if we all left something. I think it might be ok for Hostels to sell some of the stuff when the box gets to full? I mean, are they going to store it? But I think the policy ought to be up front. When and If I place something in there, I am surely not thinking it is for them to sell? Am I not right here? __________________ "Something hidden. Go and find it. Go, and look behind the Ranges. Something lost behind the Ranges. Lost and waiting for you . . . Go!" (Rudyard Kipling) Hopeful 2013.

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11-06-2009, 19:57	#42
saimyoji Registered User Join Date: 08-28-2004 Location: tumbling in turmoil View my gallery 138 Posts: 4,498 Images: 138	on the same token, don't feel bad leaving things you don't want and think others won't want either...you just never know what someone will want.

11-06-2009, 19:59	#44
saimyoji Registered User Join Date: 08-28-2004 Location: tumbling in turmoil View my gallery 138 Posts: 4,498 Images: 138	egggggzzzzakkkkllllyyyyyy

11-07-2009, 01:01	#47
Luxury Bullseye 2011 NOBO Join Date: 06-02-2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 269	I think placing anything in a hiker box is only a guarantee that you no longer want it. You can hope someone gets good use out of it.

11-07-2009, 08:33	#48
gumball Registered User Join Date: 08-08-2003 Location: PA Posts: 389	Two sweaters which came in handy during an unanticipated snow storm in early fall, when we were newer hikers and didn't pack as well as we do now. Thanks to whomever left them there!