[pct-l] lightweight packs and bear canisters

[cactus_paul at earthlink.net (Paul)]

My experience has been that Rangers will check for Bear canisters between
Glen Aulin and Tuolumne Meadows more than any other place in the Sierras.

The PEDestrian


>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