They are great lights. I use them very lightly so hard to say about durability.

As I recall, I was getting one bar on ATT.

JT is definitely becoming my happy place too. Agree that it is likely Coyote. I have definitely heard coyotes while camping.

I'll have to look into that brand as it is handy stuff to have around when doing a lot of trips. It is tough trying to cut down on packaging. I have moved into just doing the dehydrated meals as the prep ahead of time is just too much otherwise.

Thanks for your comment above. I absolutely stand corrected! It isn't that much lighter. I have a BV450 and the Bearikade Scout and weighed them both. BV450 - 959g and the Bearikade 804g. As you point out the Bearikade does have more room for that weight. For weekend trips both are overkill for one person.

For a solo overnight or 2, you could go with a Bare Boxer. Its smaller and lighter @ 1.6 lbs and also the price is right @ $75.

@@dirtbagoutside I have a bare boxer, more than enough space for a weekend trip. Even for 2 people you can make it fit if you repackage your food and avoid big things like ramen noodles in a cup. Don't forget you can pack your first day of food outside your pack and eat it before you go to sleep. I don't think this carbon bear can is worth it vs. the bv450 if you only save 2oz. For $330 you can buy a new tent (xmid2) or close to a new quilt (katabatic flex 30) and save a lot more space and weight. If you make a spread sheet of grams saved / dollar for all your gear vs. best in class you will find that carbon bear cans have pretty much the lowest grams saved / dollar. Tent, sleeping bag, pad, backpack have the potential for the most grams saved / dollar.

The higher the volume of the Bearikade the better the volume to weight ratio.

Great idea! Love this idea and may give it a try.

This was my thought too.

That’s from my days sailing with you. Unfortunately, no new sailing happening here - working to change that though.

While I do carry a small pocket knife it is not so convenient as I have it in my first aid kit. I wanted to have something that is always right there when I need it.

No permits or pass required for the yellow post sites. They are first come first serve and you can stay up to 14 days so you take your chances getting them. There is a campground nearby that does require reservations.

But you do need a fire permit, if you want to have a camp fire.

@@joedevito9459 yes

I do use the lid when I am making it. This is a demo at home and makes it easier to see what it looks like.

Glad you enjoyed. Hope you have a great trip as it is a fun and challenging hike.

Thanks for the question. I drove up from Fawnskin which is across the lake from Big Bear. Best to get either a paper map with details or else use a GPS app that has trails on it. If you go to the forestry website fo this area they have details about these yellow post sites and some maps with them marked on. I have a stock 4WD truck but you could get to this using most vehicles with good ground clearance.

@@bigcheeseadventures6553feel like i could get there in a lifted chevy silverado towing a 20ft trailer w stock ground clearance??

Thanks for the comment. Hope you find it useful. Trying to do more videos as I am learning and getting better at it.

Michael Grant paper towel hella rough tho

No kidding! There is a lot of driving in those fly-over states.