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???
Explain? The SUBJECT was discussing the weight and bulk of a canister. I wasn't commenting on anyone personally, just posting MY opinion (that is still allowed isn't it?) on the subject of weight and bulk of a bear canister.
Is it REALLY that big of a deal? What does the heaviest canister weigh? Seriously, if the weight of the heaviest modern, approved canister is too much for someone to carry on their planned trip, than I (DUG, me, myself, I) am of the opinion that maybe it's time to look at saving weight some where else.
I have talked to backpackers bitching about the canister who were carrying four liters of water - up the main trail. I bet the can would feel a lot lighter if they dumped some of the water and planned their trip a little better.
Maybe not - but that's what I (again, this is MY opinion, which if I'm not mistaken I'm still allowed to have - Steve?? ) think.
Sorry to confuse or upset anyone. If and when I do ever comment towards someone "personally" it would normally be via email and/or PM and there would be no question of my intent. (which I TRIED to do with QS, but his box is FULL) Actually, if there was ever any doubt as to the meaning of my post a PM would be the better way to clear it up - again, just my opinion, your mileage my vary, to each his own, etc, etc.......................................................DUG
