[pct-l] Bear cans/bags

[Sean Nordeen]

The lightest hardsided bearcan that places like Yosemite accept is the
Bearikade which is made out of carbon fiber.  They are really expensive.
However, you can can rent one and mail it back when you are done with it (
http://www.wild-ideas.net/).  The downside is that the rental cost is about
the same as the cost of buying one of the heavier cans.

If you familarize yourself with the areas that have bearcan restrictions
and utilize the backcountry bearboxes, it is possible to legally avoid
using a bearcan in the southern part of the High Sierra.  Further north,
you just have to carry one.  But its a pain to do with as it restricts your
daily mileage since you are forced to only camp at a few places along the
way.  I'd rather just carry it the whole way and camp where I want.

As for not carrying one, places like Yosemite are very strict on this and
if you encounter a backcountry ranger, they will ask if you are carrying
one.  And if not, they will fine you.

-Miner