[pct-l] Bear canisters

[Brick Robbins]

Actually, SE/KI is one of the places where you can probably get away
with using Bear Boxes instead of a bear cannister, if you plan your
days well.

You will need a bear can for most of Inyo and Yosemite NP too.

This pdf shows where you need to use a bear can.
http://www.sierrawildbear.gov/foodstorage/map032107.pdf

On 9/7/07, Sam Harbuck <samwise3929 at yahoo.com> wrote:
> I'm doing a hike starting in Horseshoe Meadows and going north up to Lake Tahoe.  From what I can tell, the Sequoia/Kings Canyon parks are the only area I'm required to have one.
>
> I was wondering if it is easier just to rent a bear canister from one of the ranger stations and mail it back after I get through this area, or just to go ahead and buy one.
>
> Thanks all.
>
> Sam
>
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Brick Robbins
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