Bear Box use

[clarkchrist]

Hi everyone,

I am new to the forums and have a question about bear boxes. I grew up backpacking in an area where bears really weren't a concern. My fiance, yellow lab, and I are heading out for an overnight in the Berkshires this weekend to a site with bear boxes. Is there any particular advice or etiquette with the use of bear boxes?

Just curious...

Thanks,
Chris

[AaronMB]

If you're sharing a box with others, it'd be courteous to keep your things organized, of course. Other than that, just put everything in the box at night or when you're away from camp...everything!...from chapstick, to sunscreen, to soap and toothpaste, to food, trash, and even your freezer bag cozies if you use those.

[WingedMonkey]

Remind any fellow users that it's a storage box not a trash can.

[30 Large]

Remind any fellow users that it's a storage box not a trash can.

I couldn't agree more with this statement. It really gets under my skin when I get to a camp with bear boxes and they are full of the previous users trash!

[adamkrz]

Bring A tent if possible, Many thru hikers passing at this time, Maybe I'll see you you out there - Most likely at the hemlocks this Sat.