[pct-l] ULA Packs and Bear Cans

[Dan Engleman]

I am new to long distance hiking and can relate to being torn between the two 
ULA packs (circuit nd catalyst).   I ended up getting the circuit and really 
like the low pack weight and functionality, but carrying the bear can vertically 
or strapped on top (of the circuit) was not enjoyable.   I ended up ordering a 
catalyst because it is nice to have the extra space and support; I also like the 
idea of  not having to compress my down bag as much (in the catalyst).  This is 
my first long distance backpacking adventure and my history of back problems 
made getting the lighter weight circuit the best choice for most of the way; I 
will carry the catalyst when I have to carry a bear can.   If I didn't have 
a "bad back" I would probably just get the catalyst.   Good luck with your 
choice, I don't think you can go wrong with a ULA product ...    




________________________________
From: "jamesfmiller at hotmail.com" <jamesfmiller at hotmail.com>
To: Paul Robison <paulrobisonhome at yahoo.com>; "<albert at survivalcrafters.com>" 
<albert at survivalcrafters.com>
Cc: pct-l at backcountry.net
Sent: Thu, January 13, 2011 2:28:43 PM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Bear Cans

The BV 450/500 fits nicely horizontily in the bottom of the Catalyst . It  
would have to be vertical in the Circuit.
..I believe 


-----Original message-----
From: Paul Robison <paulrobisonhome at yahoo.com>
To: "<albert at survivalcrafters.com>" <albert at survivalcrafters.com>
Cc: "pct-l at backcountry.net" <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Thu, Jan 13, 2011 21:33:02 GMT+00:00
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Bear Cans

I LOVE my circuit... And have trouble filling it even with 5 liters of water  
and 5 days worth of food

It really is a lot of space,  I can't imagine how much space the bigger one  
must have

Sent from my iPod

On 2011-01-13, at 1:54 PM, <albert at survivalcrafters.com> wrote:

> 
> 
> Good timing. I'm down to the final days of deciding between the Circuit  
and
> the Catalyst and was just going to check on the bear-can fits. The ad on  
the
> ULA site for the Catalyst says that it's "bear canister friendly" and it
> doesn't say that on the Circuit (which I realize doesn't mean much because
> it's just and ad) but I was glad to see your post. Can you post a link to
> steeleye's site and tell me which canister it is that fits horizontally in
> the Circuit?
> 
> Also, any pro/con opinions you have about these packs would be  
appreciated.
>> From all the research I've done it seems to come down to them being equal
> quality backpacks with the Catalyst having a little more weight with a lot
> more room. Reviews say some people tend to fill up the Catalyst with stuff
> they don't need just because they have that space available to fill.  
That's
> why I'm 97% decided on the Circuit but still lingering on that 3% of me
> saying "Just get the biggest one and don't use the extra space if you  
don't
> need it.", but I don't want to carry the extra weight of the pack itself
> just to have room available I may not need. Yeah, I'm a little stressed  
over
> this decision. (sigh) 
> 
> Thanks,
> Albert  
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]
> On Behalf Of Scott Williams
> Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2011 11:15 PM
> To: CHUCK CHELIN
> Cc: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Bear Cans
> 
> Good info on your site Steel-Eye.  The old black bear can in the picture  
is
> what I still use, and it fits inside of the ULA Circuit, horizontally.  
Fit
> just perfectly above all the rest of my stuff.
> 
> Shroomer
> _______________________________________________
> Pct-L mailing list
> Pct-L at backcountry.net
> To unsubcribe, or change options visit:
> http://mailman.backcountry.net/mailman/listinfo/pct-l
> 
> List Archives:
> http://mailman.backcountry.net/pipermail/pct-l/
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Pct-L mailing list
> Pct-L at backcountry.net
> To unsubcribe, or change options visit:
> http://mailman.backcountry.net/mailman/listinfo/pct-l
> 
> List Archives:
> http://mailman.backcountry.net/pipermail/pct-l/
_______________________________________________
Pct-L mailing list
Pct-L at backcountry.net
To unsubcribe, or change options visit:
http://mailman.backcountry.net/mailman/listinfo/pct-l

List Archives:
http://mailman.backcountry.net/pipermail/pct-l/

_______________________________________________
Pct-L mailing list
Pct-L at backcountry.net
To unsubcribe, or change options visit:
http://mailman.backcountry.net/mailman/listinfo/pct-l

List Archives:
http://mailman.backcountry.net/pipermail/pct-l/