[pct-l] BearVault Solo

[Hiker97 at aol.com (Hiker97@aol.com)]

I wondering if anyone had a cool way to unlock the Solo  canister.  I do not 
have a big problem with holding it tight and pressing  hard with my fingers to 
unlock it.  But I was thinking maybe someone had a  clever way to do this 
more easily.  Thanks.
 
I have recommended in Super Secrets for years to put reflective tape  
(Walmart Auto Section) on your bear canister.  Do not forget to put clear  packing 
tape over this reflective tape for more tape protection if you  want. This will 
probably increase the durability of your reflective tape by  tenfold.  
 
Also, when you place your bear canister in your campsite in the evening,  put 
it where you can see it.  If a bear attacks, then you can watch the  show.  
This is another good reason to use reflective tape.  Do not  forget to put 
reflective tape on other gear items too, such as your  backpack.  If you are 
walking in the evening near a road or hitchhiking  this will give you an extra 
measure of protection.  Remember, PCT hikers  have been killed road walking.
 
It is amazing how quickly you can loose gear in the dark.  The big bad  woods 
is really dark at night.  If you hike at night like I do sometimes,  
reflective gear is really nice.  A little piece of reflective tape on your  spoon, 
pen, journal, monocular, containers, hiking poles, and glasses are  examples of 
good uses to help you find things quickly.  Just a little  light from your 
headlamp really reflects off this tape.  Neat.
 
Your hiking buddy, Switchback
PCT Section Hiker and Trail Pirate