[pct-l] Bear Canisters, continued...

[Edward Anderson]

As I see it, there is an advantage in the shape of the Garcia Bear Canister. It is not a perfect cylinder, it is slightly tapered from the largest diameter (in the middle) to each end. Therefore, if it is moved around by a bear, it will tend to roll in a circle rather than in a straight line. If that straight line goes down hill the canister might end up far away, possibly over a drop-off or in a stream or river. The slightly tapered ends might also make it easier to pack. That shape is also stronger.
 
MendoRider-Hiker


----- Original Message -----
From: Cat Nelson sagegirl51 at gmail.com
To: Daniel Zellman <danielzellman at gmail.com>
Cc: PCT-L <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2013 7:08 AM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Bear Canisters, continued...

Great research. But, just like One Size does not fit all, no canister is
best for everyone, or ever trkp. Rent first, REI second returning if
necessary, borrow third, buy last. Variety is the spice to life.
Happy Trail,
Cat

Cat Nelson McPeek
On Feb 14, 2013 6:54 AM, "Daniel Zellman" <danielzellman at gmail.com> wrote:

> Garcia Backpacker's Cache
> Capacity: 614 cu in (approx 6 person-days of food)
> Weight: 44 oz
> REI Price: $74.95
> Amazon Price: $62.92
>
> Bearikade Weekender
> Capacity: 650 cu in (approx 6 person-days of food)
> Weight: 31 oz
> Wild Ideas Price: $249  (also avail to rent at approx $5-$10/day)
>
> Bear Vault BV 500
> Capacity: 700 cu in (approx 7 person-days of food)
> Weight: 41 oz
> REI Price: $79.95
> Amazon Price: $71.96
>
> Counter Assault
> Capacity: 716 cu in (approx 7 person-days of food)
> Weight: 58 oz
> REI Price: $79.95
> Amazon Price: $73.94
>
> Bearikade Expedition
> Capacity: 900 cu in (approx 12 person-days of food)
> Weight: 36 oz
> Wild Ideas Price: $299.00 (also avail to rent at approx $5-$10/day)
>
> It looks like hiking from Kennedy Meadows to VVR in one go (i.e., not doing
> Kearsage Pass /  Lone Pine) will take somewhere from 10-12 days. If that's
> accurate, it would appear the only viable bear canister option would be the
> Bearikade Expedition, which, at 900 cubic inches, is the only option that
> can hold more than 7 person-days of food.
>
> HOWEVER...
>
> As a newbie, it's all still totally theoretical for me. What do more
> experienced folks have to say...?
>
> Thanks.
>
> -dz
>
> --
> Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.
>     --Buddhist proverb
> -----------------------------------
> Daniel Zellman, LMT, CMLDT
> TX lic. #: MT115984
>
> Tel.: 512.293.9315
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