Fine and Dandy

By Matt Bishop Ranked #399 - Cookware February 28, 2010

Fits just fine vertically in my Granite Gear packs (Nimbus Meridian and Vapor Trail) with room to spare on the sides; even managed to cram it horizontally in the bottom of an Osprey Ariel 65.

I'm surprised at how much trouble some people have opening theirs. I put the canister between my legs and squeeze while depressing the tabs with a finger and turning the lid with both hands. Works great. Much easier for me than having to remember a tool.

As for size, this thing is pretty amazing. It's really too big for the 2-3 night trips I've used it for so far (just holding food for me). I'm looking at getting a BV450 instead for that length of trip.

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