Bear canisters?

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Jimr wrote:No way. It could even be lined wag bag style. A false bottom that pushes from one end to the other as food is eaten and, well, what used to be food is deposited? A veritable Gold Mine.
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maverick wrote:Russ wrote:
If I were closer to where Markley was heading in, I'd loan him my can.. a 2-nighter for 2 people. that's a small can unless you go gourmet.
Markley,

Which airport are you flying into, LAX or SFO?
We're flying in to LAX. Ha. .this thread took an interesting turn
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K. I'm no where near LAX.. anyone else want to loan out a can?

I would like to think most of us would loan gear if we weren't using it at the time.
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Any HST members in the LA area what to step up, and help some fellow east coast backpackers, who are coming here to experience the Sierra in August?
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I have an old Garcia, a Bearvault BV500, and BV450, but live in the SF Bay Area, when do you fly out?
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Markely wrote:
Ha. .this thread took an interesting turn
Ha, it went over into the deep end, sorry. :rolleyes:
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I really appreciate that you'd be willing to offer a loaner! But I think I'll just buy one here before I head out. I can just stuff it with clothes in my pack for the flight so it won't take up much room. I could use one anyway for trips in my area.
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Check your PM Markley.
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maverick wrote:Any HST members in the LA area what to step up, and help some fellow east coast backpackers, who are coming here to experience the Sierra in August?
I'm late to the party but I'm in LA and own an excess of canisters. What dates?
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schmalz wrote:
maverick wrote:Any HST members in the LA area what to step up, and help some fellow east coast backpackers, who are coming here to experience the Sierra in August?
I'm late to the party but I'm in LA and own an excess of canisters. What dates?
Thanks much for the offer! But I'm all set up thanks to Maverick!
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