[pct-l] BearVault Solo

[sales at bearvault.com (bearvault)]

Slide your finger so that the fingernail is right up against the bump on
the lid; then you can open it very easily when you press..  If you press
more than 1/4" above the bump on the lid, the lid will not open easily.



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From: pct-l-bounces@mailman.backcountry.net
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Subject: [pct-l] BearVault Solo

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
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