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izzy

04/19/2012 04:06PM

I just bought the Amore brand of tomato paste in a tube. It's a metal foil tube like toothpaste comes in. Is this legal packaging to take into the BWCA ?

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nctry

04/19/2012 04:27PM

Is it like the foil packaging the tuna comes in? I never thought it would be illegal... It's not a can.

Nctry Ben

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Scout64

04/19/2012 05:29PM

I have brought it on several trips, hope it is legal.

"Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit."

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Grandma L

04/19/2012 06:56PM

I regularly bring it in. I think it is legal.

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luft

04/20/2012 12:48AM

Not a definitive answer...

I would think that if toothpaste tubes are allowed, then the Tomato paste tubes should be as well?

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RaisedByBears99

04/20/2012 05:36AM

Here is what I read on the subject:

CONTAINERS
Cans and glass bottles are not allowed. Containers of fuel, insect repellent, medicines, personal toilet articles, and other items that are not foods or beverages are the only cans and bottles you may keep in their original containers.
Food may be packaged in plastic containers that must be packed out with you.

AND:

Quetico Park and the BWCA promote no-trace camping. For this reason, no foods packaged in cans or bottles are allowed on your canoe trip."FRESH AND FREEZE_DRIED FOODS PACKAGED IN PLASTIC OR FOIL POUCHES OR CARRIED IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS ARE PERMITTED." Campers are required to bring out all garbage. Do not burn plastic or foil packaging and always leave your campsite cleaner than you found it.

It seems to be about the same language on every website. I believe you are safe.

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billconner

04/20/2012 07:48AM

Question for the ages - is a metal tube a can or a foil pouch?

I'll guess that if you pack it out, you'll be fine, and if you leave it, we'll all turn our backs on you.

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Soledad

04/20/2012 02:34PM

Legal or not make sure you bring it out with you!

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mirth

04/20/2012 04:32PM

IMO a metal tube like this should be considered foil. It's not rigid like a canister.

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Kendra

04/21/2012 09:41AM

quote Soledad: "Legal or not make sure you bring it out with you!"

I agree!

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butthead

04/21/2012 09:48AM

Tube of toothpaste, ok.
Tube of seam sealer, ok.
Tube of tomato paste, ???

I have taken and used Amore brand paste, it's very good and can be used in a lot of ways, I do prefer powdered (tomato powder) or home dried tomato paste now, but I never worried about the legality of the tube paste.

butthead

“There is more stupidity than hydrogen in the universe, and it has a longer shelf life.” ? Frank Zappa

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billconner

04/21/2012 10:09AM

Is seam sealer on your menu? :)

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Ghandi

04/21/2012 01:05PM

I think the biggest difference, and why I prefer bringing in tin cans over foil pouches is that the tin cans sink very easy in the lakes where as the foil pouches you need to add rocks and such.

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billconner

04/21/2012 01:45PM

quote Ghandi: "I think the biggest difference, and why I prefer bringing in tin cans over foil pouches is that the tin cans sink very easy in the lakes where as the foil pouches you need to add rocks and such. "

I am LOL - very loud actually. Thanks.

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JoeWilderness

04/22/2012 09:24PM

quote BillConner01: "quote Ghandi: "I think the biggest difference, and why I prefer bringing in tin cans over foil pouches is that the tin cans sink very easy in the lakes where as the foil pouches you need to add rocks and such. "

I am LOL - very loud actually. Thanks."

Me too!!!! Hahahahahaaaaa.........

"You only have one chance at life, so make it an adventure!"

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Chicagored

04/23/2012 05:22PM

Whole foods also has a house brand of tomato paste in a tube that's pretty good.

Pura Vida

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Beaverjack

04/23/2012 05:47PM

Ever wonder how much liter is on the bottom of the BW lakes? I understand that burning and dumping in the lakes was the preferred method of handling trash back in the 60s. I contributed a Leatherman 2 years ago, and a couple lures last year. I feel so dirty.

I've used the tube tomatos for years. Never considered it could be illegal. Stupid law if it is. It shouldn't take a law degree to visit a wilderness. Nor should you have to fear roving bands of ticket writing rangers. That tomato stuff goes a long way. No way you can use up a whole tube in a week.

I love the smell of napalm in the morning. Smells like victory.

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h20

04/23/2012 07:25PM

Leave no trace used to mean keep a clean campsite by sinking your cans in the lake. I'll bet there are some interesting things down there.

Buy the ticket, take the ride .Dr. Hunter S. Thompson

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yellowcanoe

04/23/2012 07:31PM

quote Beaverjack: "Ever wonder how much liter is on the bottom of the BW lakes? I understand that burning and dumping in the lakes was the preferred method of handling trash back in the 60s. I contributed a Leatherman 2 years ago, and a couple lures last year. I feel so dirty.

I've used the tube tomatos for years. Never considered it could be illegal. Stupid law if it is. It shouldn't take a law degree to visit a wilderness. Nor should you have to fear roving bands of ticket writing rangers. That tomato stuff goes a long way. No way you can use up a whole tube in a week."

Unless you mistake it for toothpaste..:)

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Beaverjack

04/24/2012 06:00AM

What's toothpaste?

I love the smell of napalm in the morning. Smells like victory.

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MarshallPrime

04/24/2012 05:58PM

We use some sort of sqeezable pizza sauce that is in a bottle like katchup. It works great for camping trips and such...even just around the house with little 3 and 4 yr olds running around this place like rabid wolverines taking caffine pills.

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h20

04/24/2012 06:46PM

quote MarshallPrime: "We use some sort of sqeezable pizza sauce that is in a bottle like katchup. It works great for camping trips and such...even just around the house with little 3 and 4 yr olds running around this place like rabid wolverines taking caffine pills.

"Nice simile!

Buy the ticket, take the ride .Dr. Hunter S. Thompson

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OBX2Kayak

04/24/2012 07:14PM

"Tomato Paste in a Tube" ... sounds like a new Bluegrass musical group.

"I go because it irons out the wrinkles in my soul" -- Sigurd Olson

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