I want to take this backpacking but I'm paranoid it will go off in my pack..is there any kind of cap or lock mechanism to prevent this?
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My dog got ahold of mine, and chewed off the twist top and the thumb button, and it still didn't go off. Ig 've concluded that you really have to purposefully press the button down in the right direction with a little force in order for it to spray. I am back to order another one. Thank you, Saber- for not spraying my sweet, although poorly-trained, dog.
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Attach it to your zipper on your pack if your that worried. There is a safety switch on it but there is no guarantee it won't open by accident
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I've taken this on several 3 day backpacking trips and it's great. My pack has loops at the bottom and I carry it there, but sometimes I tie it on vertically along one of the sides. It's bulky but weighs practically nothing so it's worth it to have a soft place to to crash at the end of the day.
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I would get a protective case for it. I have mine in a case logic zipper case and keep it in my backpack that goes everywhere with me. Haven't had any issues so far.
224998
It has a small translucent cap on the end that does not look like it comes off. But it does come off without trouble. That may be your issue as we tried it with the cap on first too.
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Like the others have mentioned, the external straps for securing just about any camping gear is possible. I personally like keeping my sleeping bag inside my pack to keep it dryer, cleaner, and secure from bugs. I have a fairly bulky 15-degree down sleeping bag that compresses down and fits easily within the top-lid pull over. Also agree its a great pack.
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This drive is all about safety. I think the thought process there was that if the cap should somehow come off, the drive itself will still be connected to the chain and whatever you have the chain connected to.
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Yes. The cap is a screw top and incredibly tight. I keep it in my bag while commuting to work and never worry about it exploding
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There is not a locking mechanism. I haven't thought of a great solution for this other than locking or zip-tying the zippers together. If someone really wants to steal it, there's not much you can do to stop them. However, it would be a little bit of a hassle to do so if it's attached at all 6 tie-down points. It is a fantastic travel device for my family, but I am probably going to build some kind of frame for it so that it stays erect with nothing in it.
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With some work you can get it to clip on the bottom of the pack. It's not made that way, but when I first got it, I didn't see the clip at the top, so I clipped it on the bottom. lol
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The cap on my waterman snaps on tight and secure. I never had a problem with it coming loose. I am sorry about what happened to your shirts.
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Its actually quite well made and easy: At the back there are shock cords (elastic cords) with a lock that you can pull it close so it goes around the back of your pack. There are also loops of material that you can hook on to with a clip for extra retention.
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If you had some MOLLE straps or something that'd probably work fine, but the clip isn't bulletproof if it doesn't have much to grip on. I'd probably use a zip tie to make sure it was really secure. I've never had a better light though, and the clips aren't much different on anything else I've had. It comes with a smaller ring for mounting, you might be able to adapt that for your backpack.
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No there isn't a way to lock it up. It's a great bag but good point . Never thought of that. I use it all the time and haven't needed to lock it up in my field.
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Yes, the top stays on. It has a very positve click when capped. I carry one every day in a fanny pack.Enjoy.
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Sorry, I don't own the Pack-it so I can't answer that. I will say that after using for a while I do find that the closure is a little hard to open/close properly.
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I keep my unit stored in the box it was shipped in. When I do a long distance bike tour, I have it open and exposed and strapped on the top of my trailer. I haven't had the chance to go hiking with it but it seems sturdy enough to be stored in a backpack.
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There is a closed durable plastic "U" design, that moves up and down. I use this on my an clip to my backpack. If you need pics let me know. If you have a "D" ring (rock climber stuff) you can attach it. But by far this is the best water bottle I have owned, no leaking whatsoever! Need pics let me know.