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peeruwp
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02/24/2021 12:24PM  
Im in the market for a 60L and from what I can tell, the RBW is about 4lbs heaver than the Harmony. I am guessing that RBW is thicker and more durable but every pound counts! are there strong preferences out there between the two?

Note... i also am considering two 30L's but that requires the purchase of a second harness or pack.
 
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mschi772
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02/24/2021 02:10PM  
As barrels go, I would personally settle for no less than either. The RBW barrel isn't going to offer any significant increase in security over the Harmony (made by German company, Mauser) barrel if that is what you're asking. Neither one is bear-resistant, so you need to know and be honest about what they are and are not capable of regardless. If there is a significant difference in weight, I highly doubt it is as much as 4 lb.
 
02/24/2021 02:35PM  
As near as I could find with short search, there's about 1/2 lb. difference. Possibly got that difference by comparing kg to lbs. . . . ?
 
peeruwp
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02/24/2021 02:51PM  
RBW says 8lbs... Amazon has harmony at 2.19 lbs. I’m guessing Amazon is incorrect and that they are computable in weight and material in terms of handles lid, locking ring etc.

Still wondering if anyone has a preference?

RBW also has nice barrel baskets for organization. CCS has something similar. Any other options out there. I really like what RBW has to offer... it’s just the shipping is so high to US.
 
DanCooke
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02/24/2021 03:29PM  
UN Rated Mauser Barrel made in Germany sold out of ohio 16 Gallon is 60Liter 8 Gallon is 30 Liter

https://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=128503 today $55.80 plus shipping

60 Liter/ 16 Gallon Mauser 30 Liter Barrel/ 8 Gallon Mauser
 
mschi772
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02/24/2021 03:35PM  
peeruwp: "RBW says 8lbs... Amazon has harmony at 2.19 lbs. I’m guessing Amazon is incorrect and that they are computable in weight and material in terms of handles lid, locking ring etc.


Still wondering if anyone has a preference?


RBW also has nice barrel baskets for organization. CCS has something similar. Any other options out there. I really like what RBW has to offer... it’s just the shipping is so high to US. "


The dimensions are the same. I have a Mauser barrel that I know based on the handles is not the same as the one RBW sells, and the RBW and CCS stuff all fit the same. I have a RBW harness and insulated organizer and a regular CCS organizer. The 60 liter Mauser barrel sold by USPlastic is the same one I have. It looks like the 30 liter barrel they sell, despite being Mauser, is a style where the handles are molded into the barrel--I do not like this as it is a spot that bear can very quickly get leverage to rip the barrel open. Neither is bear-resistant, but there is no sense in giving a bear a "tear here" location to make it even easier.
 
02/24/2021 04:12PM  
I have the Harmony Barrel and I have no complaints whatsoever. I've looked at the RBW in the past but like you I personally found the shipping to be prohibitive.
 
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