Mike,

I have both a Garcia and a Bear Vault 350. Purchased both from a REI used gear sale. I bought the Garcia 5 yrs ago for 19.83 and the BV 350 for $13.?? a year ago

The BV's were the one's 2 yrs ago that had problem of Yogi and friends popping open the lids and had to have the lid modified. Garcia has not had any problems ( yet....Fingers crossed as I write this)

I use Reynolds oven bag liner in both cannister keeps food dry


just remember to put the can between something so they can't roll it or flip it.


I like to be able to switch depending on the trip.

Michael