[pct-l] Bear cans/bags

[Lindsey Sommer]

I would also add that canisters make great seats too!


On Mon, Mar 3, 2014 at 8:33 PM, <enyapjr at comcast.net> wrote:

> > Save the whole bear discussion for
> someone else cause I've heard and seen it all...
>
> Well, David Schroeder/Dr.Dave, since you've "heard and seen it all" you
> should already know the answer (!)...
> A quick search or inquiry of any of the agencies the JMT passes through
> would tell you that bear "bags" (i.e., Ursacks or 'similar') are NOT
> acceptable, as Brick pointed out.
>
> If you want to go "lighter", carry one less quart of water  ;-)  - that
> will make up for most of a canister's weight (if not more for a Bearikade
> or small BearVault)...
> I've "heard and seen it all", too - and the "weight" argument for NOT
> using a canister is shallow and shows a lack of understanding of (or
> sympathy for) the primary reason for the canister requirements and selfish
> short-sightedness.
>
> Jim (PITA)
>
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