[pct-l] bear canisters

[RRichey535@aol.com]

All things considered I've decided to use a canister for my N to S JMT hike 
this year. I'm inclined to buy the aluminum one for weight savings.  The 
Garcia could be opened with a dime.  I've heard the aluminum one requires a 
screwdriver which would negate some of the weight advantage.  Any ideas?  
Also the stretch from Vermillion Valley or even the Muir Trail Ranch to 
Whitney Portal requires some fairly stiff mileage given the altitude and 
climbs involved.  Also I don't want to rush through the hike.  All this 
challenges the canister's capacity even with artful packing.  Will 
counterbalancing some additional food be likely to work through Evolution 
Valley?  Is a second resupply over Kearsarge Pass the only alternative?
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