The better alternative is a bear canister—a portable, hard-sided food locker. Its purpose: Make food and scented items (including toiletries and trash) totally secure from bears, raccoons, rodents and other critters that are powerfully attracted to human food.

BearVault is certified to withstand over one hour of non-stop testing by Grizzlies. “I backpacked the Teton Crest trail last summer. I used my BearVault on the trail and had a black bear try really hard to get into it. He put a lot of deep gashes on the lid but was never able to get into it.

Aug 16, 2024 · The best bear canisters protect you, your food, bears, and your hiking party. They can also sometimes be used as a seat.

Feb 6, 2023 · A bear eating your food can quickly turn an enjoyable trip into a survival situation. This all-you-need-to-know guide dives into when to use a bear canister, the best bear canisters out there (according to our tests), how to choose a bear canister, how to …

5 days ago · Certified bear-resistant by the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee, this canister does require a little finesse to access your best backpacking food. To open it, two buttons need to be pressed. REI says you can operate it with the click of a finger, while audible clicks help you know when the lid is locked shut and your snacks are safe.

6 days ago · Traverse Modular Bear Canister: Easy to Open (For Humans) (Photo/REI Co-op) Bears can sniff out enticing scents from up to 2 miles away. Bear canisters partially block those scents and are built ...

Feb 27, 2019 · Whenever you’re heading into the backcountry, packing your food into a bear can is a no-brainer, and sometimes even required by law. There are a lot of different bear canisters on the market, so in this post, we’ve put together a list of the best lightweight options to help make your decision easier.

4 days ago · REI's all-new Traverse is its first-ever bear canister, and it features a clever modular design that's bulletproof against bears, yet easier to open for humans.

Apr 20, 2023 · Bear canisters—or bear cans for short—are hard-sided containers with a locking lid that requires an opposable thumb, coin, or key to open them. This makes it near impossible for a bear to pop the top on the can and have a feast.

Apr 2, 2024 · Effective food storage devices and techniques are critical to minimizing conflicts, attacks, and fatalities – for both humans and bears. Lightweight, compact, and portable food storage canisters were invented about 50 years ago as a way to reliably prevent bears from accessing food in the backcountry.