[pct-l] Bear Canister Challenge

[jeffmoorehead1 at cox.net (Jeff Moorehead)]

actually, on a serious note, it might be possible to figure out the maximum 
pounds per square inch of a bear's bite, and the bite radius as well... then 
you would have the specs to begin the project...

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jeff Moorehead" <jeffmoorehead1@cox.net>
To: <Hiker97@aol.com>; <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Monday, February 21, 2005 1:12 PM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Bear Canister Challenge


> and you will be testing the bear cannister how?? :)
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <Hiker97@aol.com>
> To: <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
> Sent: Monday, February 21, 2005 11:53 AM
> Subject: [pct-l] Bear Canister Challenge
>
>
>> Okay, for the April Kickoff I will be entering my handsfree 3.5 ounce
>> umbrella holder in the homemade gear contest.
>>
>> I challenge someone to come up with a bear canister that is adjustable. 
>> It
>> can weigh under 1.5 pounds for a 3-4 day trip or expand for a 5-7 day 
>> trip and
>> probably get into the 2+ pound weight range.  Your reward?  A free lunch 
>> down
>> at the dinner near the park on me.  Or a dinner at the casino if we have
>> wheels.  I ate there free last year and it was a very nice meal (I won at 
>> slots).
>>
>> I figure the answer is a simple canister that has two sections.
>> 1.  For short trips one section has screw on lids for the two ends.
>> 2.  For longer trips a ring connector joins two sections together.  Only 
>> one
>> lid is needed now, since the second section has a closed bottom.
>> 3.  Or you could just take two smaller canisters on a longer trip. 
>> Either
>> way, I will pay off if the weight makes sense.  A 2.5+ pound answer will 
>> not cut
>> it.  I will have my electronic scales with me if I have a vehicle.
>>
>> You will get extra points if it comes in colors like the Nalgene bottles. 
>> :)
>>
>> Cheers, Switchback
>>
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