[pct-l] BearVault

[Sabina Saib]

I had trouble openning my Bearvault and after
consulting their website, www.bearvault.com, I learned
that they would send me some "food grade silicone
lubricant" which I now apply to the threads before
every hike.  I also try to wipe off the threads often
to keep them clean while on the hike.  So for others
who do not want to use the brute force methods, I
suggest writing an e-mail and asking for the
lubricant.
Sabina

--- Hiker97 at aol.com wrote:

> I have an older  model BearVault Solo I am taking on
> my Mt. Whitney 
> expedition next  week.  I think it is okay and
> approved for the trail.
>  
> I notice I must be getting weaker  because I had
> trouble opening the lid as I 
> was preparing my pack this  week.  So, I just went
> out to the garage and took 
> a chisel and hammer and  applied some friendly
> persuasion to the lid notch.
>  
> Now it opens easily.  But you  still have to apply
> some pressure to the lid 
> notch to unscrew it.  So, I  think a bear still
> would have trouble getting into 
> it.  I did not know if  others might have had that
> problem too.
>  
> Your hiking buddy,  Switchback
> Typical Male Trouble  Shooter
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