BV450 vs BV500
Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 10:00 am
I'm considering adding a BearVault to my repertoire, and I am struggling between the BV500 and the BV450. You see, I generally take shorter trips, so I think the 450 would be fine. However, if I am traveling with others who do not have cans, it would be nice to be able to offer them space in my bear can so they don't have to rent one (or opt not to use one). I also figure, that for shorter tips, I could always store other stuff in the BV500, besides my food.
However. The BV500 is HUGE!in my relatively small pack (REI Cruise UL60L), its a monstrosity. Its also 1/2LB Heavier than the 450.
I'm also torn, as since I recently picked up a Down Sleeping bag - I saved 2 lbs and a ton of pack volume... adding a bearvault will essentially be giving back all of the savings of my sleeping bag! And truthfully, I've yet to travel somewhere bear-cans are a requirement. (Though, if I am being honest... when I've traveled above the treeline without one - and no trees for hanging, I have not been legal.)
Insights?
However. The BV500 is HUGE!in my relatively small pack (REI Cruise UL60L), its a monstrosity. Its also 1/2LB Heavier than the 450.
I'm also torn, as since I recently picked up a Down Sleeping bag - I saved 2 lbs and a ton of pack volume... adding a bearvault will essentially be giving back all of the savings of my sleeping bag! And truthfully, I've yet to travel somewhere bear-cans are a requirement. (Though, if I am being honest... when I've traveled above the treeline without one - and no trees for hanging, I have not been legal.)
Insights?