Bear Proof Food container

[PartnerShip]

We are looking for ideas and suggestions for making your own bear proof food container for our upcoming hike. Any suggestions.

[Sly]

I don't think there's anything you can make at home that would stop a bear. Even the canister and ursasack manufactuers have had flaws that needed to be re-worked.

Take heart, using basic techniques, the chances of a bear getting your food on the AT are slim, and if they do it's normally only another day to a road.

99% of the time I sleep with my food, as do most thru-hikers. If you're leery, try the "PCT method" of hanging. It worked great in the rare instances I used it out West.

http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/bear_bag_hanging_technique.html

[PartnerShip]

Also wanted to know if anyone on this website has a list going of all that are attending SORUCK so we can look forward to meeting some of you on here who has been so helpful and have shared so much information to help those of us who are beginners at this.

[heyman62]

I know I could not afford the weight of any bear-proof food container in my pack. I hang it high and pray breakfast will still be there in the morning!

[Peaks]

We are looking for ideas and suggestions for making your own bear proof food container for our upcoming hike. Any suggestions.

First, along the AT, you don't need a bear proof container. When in bear country, use the existing bear lines or bear boxes. Elsewhere, just hang your food.

Second, if you are in a place like the High Peaks of the Adirondacks that requires bear canisters, I believe that they only allow certain approved manufactured canisters. No home made containers. So, if you are going there, then either rent or buy one.

[PartnerShip]

:D Thanks - we're still learning every day...we definately won't carry ANYTHING we don't need...sound like bear bag on AT is over-kill.
Partnership (Debbie & Stillness)