Re: [pct-l] bear canisters

[Mark Damish <mdamish@bbn.com>]

Rrich,
  A dime will barley fit, but will un/screw the three screws
on the can.  The _side_ of the small 1oz swiss army knife screwdriver
blade well also.
...Mark

> 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?  
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