[pct-l] Bear Canister Options

[Stephen]

I've been looking at the smaller version but you said the magic word, 
expensive.  I'm still thinking Ursack, with or without the liner, or maybe 
send the liner home up the trail fromYosemite.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Matthew Oliphant" <zolimark at hotmail.com>
To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>; <zolimark at hotmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, February 01, 2009 10:08 PM
Subject: [pct-l] Bear Canister Options



I have been lurking for several weeks but I could not resist chiming in 
regarding the bear canisters.  I traveled the JMT in October '08 and used a 
Bearikade Expedition and packed 9 days of food easily.  I could not eat all 
of the food so I am sure that it could cover more than 9 days.

I purchased 2 canisters at $275 each; one for myself and one for my 
girlfriend.  The 900 cu*in Expedition weighs 2lb 9oz which is a good 
compromise in my eyes compared to all of the other canister options.  The 
carbon fiber cylinder is strong and very lightweight as well as waterproof 
for hardcore river crossings.  My only problem is getting a lightweight pack 
that can handle the 9in diameter cylinder.

I initially questioned the value of the purchase but am totally sold on its 
benefits after the JMT.  I am planning to carry it along the entire PCT this 
year.

Matthew
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