[pct-l] New Bear Can Available

[wandering_bob at comcast.net (Bob Bankhead)]

For those long 7 to 9 day trips between re-supply......like the Sierras.

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

Manufacturer's sites:
Bearvault:   http://www.bearvault.com/
Bearikade: http://wild-ideas.net/index2.html

It's smaller and a tad heavier than my beloved Expedition Bearikade 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


Cannisters for 5 days include the Bearkiade Weekender and the old standard - the Garcia Can (if you can stand the odd shape and the weight). 


Wandering Bob