[pct-l] New Bear Can Available

[wandering_bob at comcast.net (Bob Bankhead)]

All:

Just heard about this new product. Looks like a winner!  It is larger and lighter than the 5 day models (except the 31 oz Weekender Bearikade) currently on the market. Compare at http://wild-ideas.net/index2.html for Bearikade; Garcia Can at http://www.backcountry-equipment.com/accessrs/a-misc/bear_cont.html

Manufacturer's site:
http://www.bearvault.com/

Dealer link: great photos and details
http://www.backcountry-equipment.com/accessrs/a-misc/bearvault.php


In comparison with my beloved Expedition Bearikade, it is significantly smaller and a tad heavier, but what a price difference! 

Bearikade:  37 ounces
Bearvault  :  39 ounces
Advantage Bearikade  5% lighter

Bearikade:    9 x 14    inches => volume 890 cubic inches
Bearvault  : 8.7 x 12.5 inches => volume 743 cubic inches
Advantage Bearikade 20% more volume

Bearikade: claims 9 day capacity
Bearvault:   claims 7 day capacity
Advantage Bearikade 2 more days of capacity

Bearikade: $ 245
Bearvault  : $   69
Advantage Bearvault: 72% cheaper cost


Wandering Bob