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

[Tracy Fisher]

I just called the people at Bear Vault and they confirmed that in deed they will be at Kick Off offering a discount and mailing options for thru hikers. 

Or, you can go to their website and get the same deal ($65.00 including shipping). 

http://www.bearvault.com/bearvault_pct.php 


> To: danielzellman at gmail.com; pct-l at backcountry.net
> From: groundpounderbill22 at verizon.net
> Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2013 07:03:57 -0800
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Bear Canisters, continued...
> 
> "How's Your Trail?" Call Jamie @ Bear Vault see if He has any deals @ the Kick Off. I got my BV for $55 Remember "Be Prepared" Ground Pounder Bill "Semper Fi" 
> 
> Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone
> 
> ----- Reply message -----
> From: "Daniel Zellman" <danielzellman at gmail.com>
> To: "PCT-L" <pct-l at backcountry.net>
> Subject: [pct-l] Bear Canisters, continued...
> Date: Thu, Feb 14, 2013 06:54
> 
> 
> 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
> 
> --
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> --Buddhist proverb
> -----------------------------------
> Daniel Zellman, LMT, CMLDT
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> 
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