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Re: blue barrel size needed
Reply #10 - Mar 10th, 2007 at 5:03am
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Another option to the barrel system is the airtight plastic box that Gander Mtn sells for about $30. One of those will feed 4-6 for a week or so.
  
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Re: blue barrel size needed
Reply #11 - Mar 10th, 2007 at 11:50am
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TimA wrote on Mar 10th, 2007 at 4:00am:
Actually it isn't unusual at all. One outfitter even sells the setup.


Yes, unusual, rare, not commonly done. Maybe not for you though. Wink How does that sit in a boat? I lay my barrels down low between thwarts.

By handles on barrels, I meant actual handles you find on barrels from other sources, like:
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Another thing I notice from the US Plastics site is that they state the size of 60 and 30 litre barrel openings are the same. I don't believe that at all. That's never been the case with barrels I've seen. Just look at the photo.
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Re: blue barrel size needed
Reply #12 - Mar 10th, 2007 at 1:50pm
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Handsome_Bill wrote on Mar 10th, 2007 at 11:50am:

By handles on barrels, I meant actual handles you find on barrels from other sources, like:
(You need to Login or Register to view media files and links) Another thing I notice from the US Plastics site is that they state the size of 60 and 30 litre barrel openings are the same. I don't believe that at all. That's never been the case with barrels I've seen. Just look at the photo.


Bill, Not to be a horses patoote but what is the purpose of the handles, if the barrel is in a harness the handles then become a moot point, would they not? To qualify this I have not used a barrel rig or even seen one in use, so I'm asking.

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Re: blue barrel size needed
Reply #13 - Mar 10th, 2007 at 2:03pm
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flpaddler wrote on Mar 10th, 2007 at 1:50pm:
Bill, Not to be a horses patoote but what is the purpose of the handles


I'm the horse's patoote around here.

You're right, harness straps will offer a handle on the rig. Although not the best grip. Some harnesses (like Headstrong's) have additional grab loops at the sides, and also at the top and bottom (real usefull when laying it in and taking it out of the canoe). But, almost always, if there are the fold-flat sturdy plastic handles, people just go for them because you get such a good grip. Although not necessary, they certainly are a bonus to have. Nice to have them around camp too... the barrel does have to be moved around. So, we use handles when not actually carrying it on our back.
  
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Re: blue barrel size needed
Reply #14 - Mar 10th, 2007 at 4:05pm
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Handsome_Bill wrote on Mar 10th, 2007 at 11:50am:
How does that sit in a boat? I lay my barrels down low between thwarts.
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Sits anyway you want. You can lay them down or have the pack sit up. They fit in a Granite Gear Superior one pack or similar CCS, Kondos (Kondos makes the one specifically for carrying the barrels I linked to earlier) etc....With the two barrels it is just like another pack in the canoe and I treat it just like I would any other pack.

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Re: blue barrel size needed
Reply #15 - Mar 10th, 2007 at 7:29pm
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I have to admit the double barrel system from Redrock really got my attention.
As a very loyal drybag user, this just might be enough to lure me into another direction.
Thank you for this link. Cheesy Smiley
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Reply #16 - Mar 10th, 2007 at 7:52pm
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Just got the kid down for a nap  Smiley So went to the basement and measured the 30L opening. I was just shy of 10 inches across---I bought my barrels from flpaddler's link in 2001, so it is possible they changed the dimensions.

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Re: blue barrel size needed
Reply #17 - Mar 11th, 2007 at 4:11am
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Lets see Redrock Superpack, 2 30L plus pack $240. Northwestcanoe 60L with harness,$144.
Same capacity, $104 less, HMMMM!

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Re: blue barrel size needed
Reply #18 - Mar 11th, 2007 at 4:14am
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Guess I dont know math, $96 less!

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Re: blue barrel size needed
Reply #19 - Mar 11th, 2007 at 4:41am
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cedarboy wrote on Mar 11th, 2007 at 4:11am:
Lets see Redrock Superpack, 2 30L plus pack $240. Northwestcanoe 60L with harness,$144.
Same capacity, $104 less, HMMMM!

cecarboy

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or you could do it the way I did. Already had a good pack similar to the Kondos Redrock uses----then bought 2 30L barrels from US plastics for a total of $40 (I know they are a little more expensive now) that fit into my pack. Savings of $104 from Northwest and $200 from Redrock. Also you have to factor in comfort---I think the 2 30L are more comfortable to carry---but that is a personal preference, I'm sure others may disagree.

By the way the guys at Northwest canoe are first rate---if anyone needs repair work done on their canoe they come highly recommended. I know shameless plug but they treated me right  Smiley.


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