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Stove Fuel Canister on GAP trail
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andy b from alexandria on 9/25/2016 11:25:17 PM:
I'm going to do the GAP/C&O trail from Pittsburg to DC (taking amtrack from DC to Pittsburg), and would like to bring my gas canister MSR stove. It looks like I can't carry the canister on Amtrak. Suggestion of a place I can get a gas canister along the GAP trail?
 
Anonymous on 9/26/2016 6:58:32 AM:
There's an REI right after you cross the Hot Metal Bridge ...
 
Rick from Grafton, Va on 9/27/2016 5:22:53 AM:
I was told just a few weeks ago via phone that there was NO PROBLEM bringing a fuel cartridge on board. I specified canister and not liquid fuel (white gas.) So I'm going on that info. Yes there is an REI across the bridge so that would work also.
 
Rick from Grafton va on 9/27/2016 7:25:24 AM:
Another thought. We are planning indoor stays along the Passage and camping once we hit C&O. We can (and might) purchase our fuel at Cumberland Connection Bike Shop. That way we won't be carrying needless weight.
 
Jacque from Suffolk on 10/5/2016 5:15:02 PM:
Cumberland bike shop sells the larger canisters. They will also accept a shipment and hold until your arrival. The camppground in Brunswick will also hold a package for you. I did this for my thru hike and it was nice to not carry the extra weight!
 
Rick from GRAFTON, VA on 10/6/2016 3:31:41 PM:
Jacque, Thanks for the info about Cumberland Connection holding packages for you. There are also storage containers out front of the shop that you could store some gear in. When we bike both the Passage and C&O we typically stay indoors the 3 nights along the Passage then gather our overnight gear once we hit Cumberland. Never had a problem with theft.
 
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