weeklong canister rentals

[moonrock]

I have a Garcia, but my buds need to rent three more for a 4-man, 5-day trip, starting at the Upper Works (driving from Albany). Where is good, convenient place from which to rent ? Albany EMS ?

 

[Warren]

Going to that trailhead from NYC I opted for renting at the mountaineer in Keene Valley. A bit out of the way but local.

 

[1ADAM12]

I believe the EMS in Placid rents them too. I would call first and make sure though

 

[imarchant]

see this link:
http://wcs.org/sw-around_the_globe/northamerica/Adirondacks/181254/181285

 

[Tuco]

If you have the time you can also do online rentals at

Bearikade online rentals

Never rented it, have my own.

 

[SherpaKroto]

I decided to buy one and it was one of the best decisions I made. I have the new redesigned Bear Vault (change in the cover from 2 to 1 piece). Nothing like pulling out the canister, taking what I want, cooking (while sitting on the canister), and then tossing it in the scrub - no hassle of hanging. The added weight is easily offset by the convenience (and insurance!) of its use.

Yeah, I know, they are expensive

 

[1ADAM12]

Yeah, I know, they are expensive

Sherpa I am with you! I bought one and it is the best investment I made. I now do not have to worry all night wondering if my food got ripped off

Moonrock you guys are doing the right thing by not contributing to the bear problem!

Good Luck!

 

[moonrock]

Thanks for the info, and the kudos.

Yeah, I took the plunge a year ago, and agree with those folks who swear by canisters (not at them). Mind you, we NEVER lost a food hang, doing spectacularly well over the past 18 years with the double-overhang method, even at Colden/Flowed Lands.

But last September, 2 of us we packed a load of some recent losers' bear-trash out of Marcy Dam. [Got a nice dental impression off a juice-bottle]. I say loser because it took us just 2 minutes to police the location (another use for trekking poles) ! And it stinks, having to eat dinner outside camp.

I also use my canister hiking in NC and VA, for convenience, as a seat, and because tall trees aren't always available. Tho all I encountered there were 1) insomniac kamikaze mice, and 2) a herd of small SKUNKS !, appearing (like holstein squirrels) right after dinner !
What's next: Flocks of Great Horned Owls (accompanied by Wagnerian music - LOL)?

 

[moonrock]

Correction: Early on, we did lose food, ONCE, to raccoons, at Flowed Lands. From a (shopping/burlap ?) bag, hung one foot from the tree trunk, and right over the tent ! Does that even have to count ??

LOL: My tent mate asked me if it was raining (Raining gorp !).