idahobob
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Post by idahobob on Mar 8, 2016 18:47:06 GMT -8
Is there someplace besides eBay to find used bear canisters?
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Post by Lonewolf on Mar 8, 2016 18:49:44 GMT -8
In a bear den....?
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Post by High Sierra Fan on Mar 8, 2016 18:53:25 GMT -8
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trinity
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Post by trinity on Mar 8, 2016 19:00:36 GMT -8
They occasionally turn up on the Gear Swap forum at Backpackinglight.
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talus
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Post by talus on Mar 9, 2016 0:39:05 GMT -8
I think they were free at South Lake Tahoe NFS station.
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Post by daveb on Mar 16, 2016 10:38:09 GMT -8
I have a question, do bear canisters work by keeping the bear out or by eliminating the smell of what's in it?
Just wondering if I pick up a used one do I need to check the seal or anything?
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reuben
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Post by reuben on Mar 16, 2016 10:41:36 GMT -8
They can smell it, they just can't get in it.
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Post by daveb on Mar 16, 2016 10:44:12 GMT -8
Got it.
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zeke
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Post by zeke on Mar 16, 2016 12:20:27 GMT -8
I have an extra BV 500 I can let go for $50 shipped within Continental US.Is there someplace besides eBay to find used bear canisters?
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Post by llamero on Mar 16, 2016 12:22:14 GMT -8
Just wondering if I pick up a used one do I need to check the seal or anything? The seal is probably most useful to keep moisture out. My Bearikade has one. |
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Post by High Sierra Fan on Mar 16, 2016 14:47:20 GMT -8
Plus they use their eyes (they spot hanging food caches in moments): anecdotes are around that bears accustomed to the futility of canisters bear off from campsites after spotting the canister. Any seal is a water resistant gesture, something the original Garcia lacks. As I ziplock everything I've never thought about it. |
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Post by Lonewolf on Mar 16, 2016 14:48:34 GMT -8
They can smell it, they just can't get in it. Unless they have a coin.... |
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Post by almostthere on Mar 16, 2016 15:02:30 GMT -8
One thing about used Bear Vaults -- the lid has been redesigned multiple times, and if the can is older the lid may need replacing. Older versions are no longer on the list of approved cans for the parks. Fortunately, the guy who makes them is happy to help.
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zeke
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Post by zeke on Mar 16, 2016 15:23:12 GMT -8
Mine is the latest version, as I said, BV 500. I bought 2 for an extended trip, and now only need one. It has only been used for the one trip.
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daveb
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Post by daveb on Mar 17, 2016 5:48:13 GMT -8
I'm getting the Model BV450/BV500. It seems pretty clean.
If I could highjack Bob's thread one more time... where do you guys store your canister full of food at night? 100 yards downwind of your tent? On the ground? Should I expect to hear bears playing soccer with it at night?
-greenhorn dave
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