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OldGreyGoose
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quote CanoeKev: "quote OldGreyGoose: "CanoeKev, are we comparing them for "bear-proofness?" No. I realize neither is bear proof. I just want to know what happens if I drop it fully loaded on a rock. " OK. I would trust the blue barrel in that case, but have no idea how the vittles would perform. --Goose
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GeoFisher
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Checkout my vittles vault packing video:
Vittles Vaults
Later,
Geo
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gotwins
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Anyone ever look into the Yeti coolers? They are supposedly bearproof, and will keep ice for 5 days. They are pricy, but look amazing!
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Amok
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I'd go with the blue barrel, but that's just me.
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OldGreyGoose
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CanoeKev, are we comparing them for "bear-proofness?" I had a five gallon bucket with a gamma-type lid and the bear just ripped a hole in the side of the bucket. (I now use a blue barrel with the clamp on lid, but I wouldn't bet it's "bear proof." --Goose
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CanoeKev
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Anyone have any comparison between these two products? It seems that the poly barrel would be almost indestructible, but I'M not so sure about the Vittles Vault, although I like the square shape much better -- more efficient use of space. Also, anyone have any thoughts about the Band clamp on the barrel vs the Gamma Seal on the VV?
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CanoeKev
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quote GeoFisher: "Checkout my vittles vault packing video:
Vittles Vaults
Later,
Geo"
I did see that, and actually that is what got me interested in the Vittles Vault. I plan to use a harness though. Still have some doubts about the V-V durability or the possibility of shattering if dropped.
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jb in the wild
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http://photos.bwca.com/f/FISHGUTS-101107-093827.JPG
Here's the blue barrel in all it's glory. I think Guts is just tired of posting it and is too busy getting ready to trip.
Fishguts have a great and safe trip brother.
JB
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Troutman
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I went with vittles vault. It won't stop a bear, but it is sturdy and will keep out the real bad varmints, squirrels and such.
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CanoeKev
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quote OldGreyGoose: "CanoeKev, are we comparing them for "bear-proofness?"
No. I realize neither is bear proof. I just want to know what happens if I drop it fully loaded on a rock.
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Mongo65
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quote gotwins: "Anyone ever look into the Yeti coolers? They are supposedly bearproof, and will keep ice for 5 days. They are pricy, but look amazing!"
The quality of these coolers is pretty impressive but unless you are base camping, they are not the easiest thing to portage.
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wifishncanoe
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Vittles Vault are just as durable as the blue barrels. I've used both and now just have a vittles vault.
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jrlatt
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That is not the same Blue Barrel.
Jrlatt
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