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#191865 - 09/14/15 02:48 PM Re: Bear canister outside pack? Pros or cons? [Re: BrianLe]
OregonMouse member Registered: 02/03/06 Posts: 6800 Loc: Gateway to Columbia Gorge	One problem is that such a cover (or attached straps) gives the bear a very convenient way to carry the canister away. At least for in-camp use, that's probably not a very good idea. Edited by OregonMouse (09/14/15 02:49 PM) _________________________ May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view--E. Abbey
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Bear canister outside pack? Pros or cons?	judy	09/08/15 01:51 AM
Re: Bear canister outside pack? Pros or cons?	BrianLe	09/08/15 10:33 AM
Re: Bear canister outside pack? Pros or cons?	BZH	09/08/15 12:58 PM
Re: Bear canister outside pack? Pros or cons?	judy	09/08/15 07:14 PM
Re: Bear canister outside pack? Pros or cons?	OregonMouse	09/09/15 11:40 AM
Re: Bear canister outside pack? Pros or cons?	balzaccom	09/10/15 12:56 AM
Re: Bear canister outside pack? Pros or cons?	Tia	09/13/15 08:57 AM
Re: Bear canister outside pack? Pros or cons?	BrianLe	09/13/15 09:16 AM
Re: Bear canister outside pack? Pros or cons?	OregonMouse	09/14/15 02:48 PM

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