
Bear and Food Storage Policy in the National Parks
What are the requirements and options for food storage in the National Parks, and what bear canisters are most effective across the NPS?
The science of scent, bears, and ways to severely restrict odor ...
Dec 8, 2024 · Topic The science of scent, bears, and ways to severely restrict odor diffusion Forum Posting A Membership is required to post in the forums. Login or become a member to post in the …
How to Hide Your Food from Bears - Backpacking Light
Mar 12, 2024 · In episode 99 of the BPL podcast we're going to learn about how bears smell, and what you can do to hide your food from the nose of a bear.
Warding Off Bears - Backpacking Light
Mar 19, 2009 · Black bears in California can usually be treated like troublesome dogs but with food-stealing skills even Yogi and Boo-Boo would envy. In Canada they apparently are more of a personal …
Bear Can Recommendations? Adirondack High Peaks
Dec 1, 2023 · Another issue with the Bear Vaults that has occurred in the Adirondack High Peaks region is bears literally chewing threw the lid (they have photographs at the High Peaks Information Center). …
Bear attack, Kenai Peninsula of Alaska, successful use of handgun
Aug 19, 2024 · I’m sure there are plenty of stories of people warding off bears with guns and also many with bear spray. And thousands more by avoiding contact by making lots of noise, keeping a clean …
Backpacking in Grizzly Country
Jun 7, 2024 · Backpacking in grizzly habitat: considerations and best practices for bear spray use, food storage, safety, and ethical considerations.
Carrying food in bear country? - Backpacking Light
Dec 28, 2012 · With black bears you're probably ok with doing this… With Grizzlies it's a totally different game. xxxxxxxx I have a odor proof bag I use and I stash food in that and then put that in my front …
Nunatak Bears Ears Pack - Backpacking Light
Mar 4, 2021 · Topic Nunatak Bears Ears Pack Forum Posting A Membership is required to post in the forums. Login or become a member to post in the member forums!
How Safe Is Your Food? Investigating the effectiveness of odor-proof ...
Apr 10, 2013 · Bears frequently foil these hangs by climbing out on the supporting branch to access the food, or by breaking the branch off using their body weight. Bear canisters are highly effective at …