[pct-l] bear cannister?

[Craig Stanton]

Definitely carry one. I was shocked by the discussions last year  
showing people were so focused on finding a way to avoid paying the  
fine or getting caught they had forgotten the reason the requirements  
were there. Whether there is a fine or rangers enforcing it is not  
the point. If a bear gets your food he'll like it, so they'll plan to  
get the next person's food and eventually  someone will have to shoot  
it.


I carried a bearvault and it was fine. Water isn't a problem in the  
sierras so you can carry less and that'll bring your pack weight down.


On 15/01/2008, at 3:02 AM, robo hiker wrote:

> is there any up to date info on this subject,  is it an "absolute  
> must or get fined ", any "07" hikers out there that didn't carry  
> one? i'm not looking forward to buying / carrying one, but if i  
> have to "dodge" rangers because i don't have one i'll buy one. if  
> you did carry one what kind was it?
> thanks for your help.