[pct-l] Testing of Bear Cannisters / URSACK

[Gary Schenk]

On 4/28/2010 2:08 PM, Matt Thyer wrote:
> Thanks Gary,
>
> I'll take a look at the Garcia Bear as well, hadn't heard of that one until
> you mentioned it.  I'd point out that REI says it weighs 2 lbs. 12 oz. and
> it's made of ABS which will break if enough pressure is applied.  The hinges
> probably aren't going to be the failure point that a bear is able to
> exploit, per their marketing, but it's not fool proof either.

When the bears figure out how to use quarters...

Yes, it is heavy, but despite what the Jardinazis want you to believe, 
weight is not always the most critical factor in deciding on mountain gear.

Gary