Which bear canister is best?

Best bear canisters for backpacking

• Bare Boxer Contender. Weight: 1 lb 9.6oz (25.6 oz)
• BearVault BV450. Weight: 2 lbs.
• BearVault BV500. Weight: 2 lbs.
• Grubcan. Weight: 2 lbs.
• Bearikade Weekender. Weight: 2 lbs (32 oz)
• Garcia Backpacker’s Cache. Weight: 2 lbs.
• UDAP NO-FED Bear. Weight: 2 lb 6.4 oz (39 oz)

What is the best bear proof container?

The 5 Best Bear Canisters

• FRONTIERSMAN Bear Canister for Backpacking & Hiking.
• Counter Assault Bear Canister Keg.
• BearVault Bear Keg for Backpackers and Campers.
• Backpacker’s Cache – Bear Proof Container.
• UDAP No Fed Bear Bear Resistant Canister.

Is a bear canister worth it?

Generally, you should keep your food in a bear canister, or hang it using the counterbalance method. Hard-sided canisters are the most effective way to protect your food. They’re the best choice for most of the trail. Problem is, they’re heavy and bulky.

Can bears smell food in a bear canister?

While these cylindrical containers are great for storing your food, you may find yourself wondering if bear canisters are smell proof? Bear canisters provide a safe place to securely store food but they are not smell proof. This is why it is recommended that they be stored at least 100 feet from your campsite.

How much does a carbon fiber bear canister cost?

Canisters and sacks can be purchased online and at local outdoor retail stores. Most cost $50-$80, although carbon fiber models will run $255 to $350. Canisters can also be rented. At Yosemite National Park, for example, they cost $5 per week, though you’ll be stuck with one of the clumsiest canisters on the market.

Which is the best bear canister on the market?

A very popular choice among hikers, the BearVault Canister is available in two variants, i.e., the BV500 and BV450. This is probably the best canister on the market, and almost 9 out of 10 PCT Thru-Hikers use the BV500.

How big is a bv450 bear canister?

The BV450 is the smaller version of the BV500 – for those of you looking to save a bit of weight or who are on a diet. It’s made of polycarbonate (i.e. transparent blue plastic) and has a capacity of 7.2 liters. With ~60% the capacity and 80% of the weight of the BV500, it weighs 33 oz / 935 g (aka 2 lbs 1 oz).

How much does a Garcia bear canister weigh?

Learn more about renting or buying Wild Ideas Bear Canisters Garcia Bear-Resistant Container (KIM’S CHOICE from the PCT) Weight: 2 pounds & 1 ounce (33 ounces) Durable, bear, odor and water-resistant, and lightweight — the Garcia Bear Resistant Canister has everything you need in a bear canister while camping.