[pct-l] lightweight packs and bear canisters

[bodhisattvavow at hotmail.com (Matt Bradley)]

Monty,
    When you refer to not camping within 7 miles of Tuolumne, are you
referring to the benefits of stealth camping or are you saying that the
rangers won't mind if you don't have a canister that far out?  I definitely
plan on restocking often in that section. FYI, I just tried to fit the
Bearvault inside my Breeze and it really messes up the nice pack
organization I had previously.  I tried it with the foam pad lining the
inside as I normally have it.  The Bearvault takes up almost the entire
inside space.  I will still try it with the pad stowed elsewhere but it
looks as though the straps on the top might be the best option.  Or I could
try using a different pack for that section but that would add pounds to the
one section of the hike where I'm already carrying the added weight of the
Bearvault and an ice axe.
FWIW
Peace and Love,
Matt