[pct-l] lightweight packs and bear canisters

[darudiva at xs4all.nl (darudiva@xs4all.nl)]

Hi Matt,
I used the BearVault inside my Breeze pack. It fitted vertically, not
horizontally. Putting it outside will be really uncomfortable as most of
your pack weight is probably food which will be too far from your back and
pulling you to the back. Or on top it might hit your head. About the
BearVault: be sure to use food grade lubricant (the manufacturers send it
to you on request) on the thread of the lid and keep it clean. It can be
hard to close and especially open it once it gets a little dirty. Nothing
is so frustrating as being hungry and not being able to get at your food
because you cannot open the can and with the BearVault you can SEE your
Clif Bar sitting there. Hey, imagine what the bears must feel like... :-)
Saskia

> Has anyone used a combination of a Golite Breeze (or similar pack) and a
> Bearvault who can enlighten me as to the best way to attatch the bear
> canister?  The best idea I have so far involves sewing on two straps to
> match the strap guides on the canister but I'm skeptical as to the
> functionality of such a system.  I really only need something to get me
> from Walker Pass to Sonora Pass.
> Peace and Love,
> Matt
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