[pct-l] buying bear canisters

[kdpo at pacbell.net (Ken Powers)]

I don't want to get into answering the first question. Check the archives
for lots of discussion on this topic.

If you decide you want a bear canister look to your favorite outfitter. Most
good outfitters have them.
Depending on hove densely you can pack your food you may get up to 10 hiker
days food in one container. Usually it is less. We try to put our canister
in a slight hollow or wedged between rocks/stumps. You don't want a bear to
roll it down the hill. We have seen many canisters with orange paint or tape
on them. We usually place the canister 25 feet +/- from our tent.

Ken
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <barclayb@comcast.net>
To: <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2004 3:24 PM
Subject: [pct-l] buying bear canisters


> Hey friends.
>
> Should I always store my food in a canister for the whole hike if it is
both the most effective and also sometimes the only legal camping method?
>
> If the answer is yes, where do I buy one, will I only need one for 2
hikers and do I keep it far away from my campsite?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Big Bear
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