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New (smaller) BearVault sizes

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geotramper

06/09/2022 08:37PM

BearVault just launched two new sizes, the BV475 and BV425. The BV475 falls between the existing BV500 and BV450. The BV425 is smaller than the BV450.

Unfortunately, their launch does not include larger sizes that could take the place of the 30 and 60L blue barrels commonly used in the BWCA.

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Jaywalker

06/10/2022 11:35AM

I know their target market is backpackers, but I wonder if they even could make one bigger - maybe in the 20-30 liter range. As they increase the height and width, would it lose its structural integrity? Perhaps become more brittle?

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geotramper

06/10/2022 04:02PM

A 30L would be fantastic. I suspect you are right about the structural integrity. It would probably need thicker plastic/extra structural elements. I'm no engineer/materials scientist though.

A guy can dream...

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schweady

06/10/2022 08:17PM

Dang... geo, can you edit the subject line to 'New SMALLER BearVault sizes' so others don't get all excited, only to have their dreams dashed after clicking on the message? :-/

"You can observe a lot just by watching." -- Yogi Berra

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scottiebaldwin

06/10/2022 09:46PM

Since the USFS rescinded the rule, I returned my Ursack and I’m going in with the old blue 30L barrel on Monday.

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geotramper

06/11/2022 11:11AM

schweady: "Dang... geo, can you edit the subject line to 'New SMALLER BearVault sizes' so others don't get all excited, only to have their dreams dashed after clicking on the message? :-/
"

I didn't want to be alone in my grief.

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schweady

06/12/2022 01:10PM

geotramper: "
schweady: "Dang... geo, can you edit the subject line to 'New SMALLER BearVault sizes' so others don't get all excited, only to have their dreams dashed after clicking on the message? :-/
"

I didn't want to be alone in my grief."

:-)

"You can observe a lot just by watching." -- Yogi Berra

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