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Some of the places I'd like to backpack this year are known to be prime bear habitat, places like the Beartooths & Absorakas. I'm thinking it might be time to consider picking up a bear canister, keg, vault or whatever you call them. But the first thing I notice is that they are way heavy! Anyone have any experience with them, either traditional ones or some of the 'ultralight' options?
The Bear Vault BV500 looks to be one of the more common ones. A bit over 2.5 lbs for 700 ci.
http://www.backcountry.com/bear-vault-bv500-bear-resistant-food-canister
Or perhaps better to go smaller?
http://www.backcountry.com/bear-vault-bv450-solo-bear-resistant-food-canister
This one's a little lighter and the lid can be used as sort of odd little frying pan/pot. Doubt I would ever want use it as that, but I suppose potential dual usage is still a plus.
http://www.lighter1.com/
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The Bear Vault BV500 looks to be one of the more common ones. A bit over 2.5 lbs for 700 ci.
http://www.backcountry.com/bear-vault-bv500-bear-resistant-food-canister
Or perhaps better to go smaller?
http://www.backcountry.com/bear-vault-bv450-solo-bear-resistant-food-canister
This one's a little lighter and the lid can be used as sort of odd little frying pan/pot. Doubt I would ever want use it as that, but I suppose potential dual usage is still a plus.
http://www.lighter1.com/