[pct-l] How to handle and pack a bear canister........

[Hiker97 at aol.com]

Good information on packing a canister.  A couple of comments.   One, I use 
reflective tape with some clear packing tape over it on my BearVault  solo 
canister.  The reflective tape tends to come off and the extra  protection works 
great.
 
Two, I like to put my canister where I can see it from my tent.  That  way I 
can be entertained if a bear or something comes along to harass my  canister.  
Sometimes in the middle of the night I will shine my light over  at the 
canister (about 20-30 yards away).  I am always looking for some  action out there.
 
To tell the truth, I figure the solo BearVault is good for getting me out  of 
the backcountry if a bear eats my food hanging in a tree.  But I have  never 
had that happen.  I use a canister only as a food backup if there is  a bear 
problem along that part of the trail.  Works fine and the solo  canister fits 
nicely in a pack..
 
Cheers, Switchback the Bare



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