Just ordered a BearVault 450 from Campsaver for $50 even (free shipping and no tax to CA)! That is a great deal. This is with a 15% first time discount.
Weight is 2 lbs and for myself it seems more than adequate
I checked the rentals available for $5/day or whatever and they seem like huge bear canisters which will be a pain to carry... especially it's rather silly to be carrying such a large thing when one is a solo hiker.
