Hey,

As a Brit doing his first section hike of the AT (between Harper's Ferry and Duncannon), I was hoping someone could clarify what I should do with keeping food away from bears.

From what I have read it seems I need to hang food so will bring a rope of some description. In terms of hanging it do you just use stuff at the shelters?

Do I need a bear cannister for this section or would some kind of food bag be sufficient?

Does anyone have any gear recommendations for this kind of thing?

Is there anything else I need to bring/plan for?

Sorry for the newbie questions - we don't have any bears in England anymore.