This was a gift from my wife:
It is about two cups less in volume than a BV500 (did the fill with water and pour from one to the other).
We now have four BV 500s, one Garcia, a Bearikade and one on the way. Enough to equip the whole family with bear canisters.
I just needed to pick up some more stickers.
So. We had the Garcia. Bought two used BV 500s for the PCT as they are larger and lighter.
Realized it was cheaper to rent if you had no mailing expenses.
Then they moved the bear canister boundaries while we were out so we bought two BVs in Truckee.
Then Win/Happy/Six decided I needed a Bearikade to save the ten ounces and because.
I had some money saved and just couldn’t face her not having the best so I bought her one.
That makes seven bear canisters —but we have two kids, one husband and two grandkids so now everyone has a canister of their own. ??.
I’m pleased. I couldn’t justify the expense but I feel very pampered by the gift.
And by her. (Bluebell picture from our short walk today).
Not a lot of detailed thought in this post. We have some tall gaiters coming but also look to be flipping around the snow so we may not need them.
Tommie Copper calf sleeves are out of stock everywhere. It is strange. Walmart, for example has all their products except the calf sleeves.
Looking at going with only shorts again but not sure. Calf sleeves really make a difference.