Not to be an a$$ or anything, but if the weight and bulk of a legal bear canister is going to break your back and ruin your trip, it's time to lighten up somewhere else and maybe get in better hiking shape. Is a canister really that big of a deal?
Huh?????
Not sure where that came from. I use a hard case bear canister as does my wife.
I certainly would like to save weight, though yes, losing more than the weight I've lost since melanoma cancer and total hip replacement would help.
Please explain.....was that a comment on the subject or towards me personally???
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