Summary: <br> On this episode we share our knowledge with the best way to store your food while in the backcountry, how to hang your food bag, and discuss the Bear Canister debate. Is it really necessary to bring one? We also will give you a list of all the National Parks that require a Bear Canister for backpacking<br> Why it’s necessary<br><br> Best way to store food<br><br> How to hang your food bag<br><br> The Bear Canister debate<br><br> List of National Park that require bear canister<br> How to hang a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgBLDMuPuvE&t=8s">Bear Bag PCT Style</a><br> <a href="https://amzn.to/2JLutNE">Ursack Bear Resistant Sack Bag</a><br> <a href="https://amzn.to/2I4f5yP">LOKSAK Opsak Barrier OPD2-12 X 20, Inner Dimensions: 12.25″x 20″,2pk Storage Bags</a><br> <br> WHERE BEAR RESISTANT CANISTERS ARE REQUIRED<br> As mentioned, each park area decides what bear canisters are permitted. This information changes frequently. You will need to check the park area website for the latest requirements, pick-up locations, and fees.<br> Here is the most current information (as of March 2017) on where, what, and when bear-resistant containers are required.<br> Alaska<br> <a href="http://www.nps.gov/gaar/planyourvisit/brfcs.htm">Gates of the Arctic National Park</a> – all treeless areas; canister rent is free.<br><br> <a href="http://www.nps.gov/glba/planyourvisit/canister.htm">Glacier Bay National Park</a> – all treeless areas; canister rent is free.<br><br> <a href="http://www.nps.gov/dena/planyourvisit/brfc.htm">Denali National Park</a> – selected areas; canister rent is free.<br> California<br> Sierra Wild, jointly operated by the National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management, provides an overview of <a href="http://www.sierrawild.gov/bears/allowed-bear-canisters">allowed bear canisters in the Sierra </a>and an <a href="http://www.sierrawild.gov/bears/food-storage-map">overview map</a> of where canisters are required in the Sierra.<br> <a href="http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/bearcans.htm">Yosemite National Park</a> – entire backcountry; daily canister rental fee.<br><br> <a href="http://www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/bear_bc.htm">Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Parks</a> – selected areas from May 1 – Oct 31; daily canister rental fee.<br><br> <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/inyo/recreation/?cid=fsbdev3_003846">Inyo National Forest</a> – selected areas; daily canister rental fee.<br><br> <a href="https://www.nps.gov/lavo/planyourvisit/wilderness-permit-information.htm">Lassen Volcanic National Park</a> – entire backcountry from Apr 16 – Nov 30; daily canister rental fee.<br> Colorado<br> <a href="https://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/wilderness-camping.htm">Rocky Mountain National Park</a> – entire backcountry below treeline from May 1 – Oct 31; daily canister rental fee at Estes Park Mountain Shop.<br> <br> New York<br> <a href="http://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/7225.html">The Adirondack Mountains </a><a href="http://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/7225.html">Eastern High Peaks Wilderness</a> – entire backcountry between Apr 1 – Nov 30; <a href="http://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/7225.html">rentals available at </a><a href="http://adirondackjourneys.com/ask-expert/bear-canisters-buyers-renters-guide/">many nearby outfitters</a><a href="http://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/7225.html">.</a><br> Washington<br> <a href="http://www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/wilderness-food-storage.htm">Olympic National Park</a> – selected areas; daily canister rental fee at Wilderness Info Centers.<br><br> <a href="https://www.nps.gov/noca/planyourvisit/food-storage-requirements.htm">North Cascades National Park</a> – selected areas from Jun 1 – Nov 15; canister <a href="https://www.nps.gov//noca/planyourvisit/upload/2014-backcountry-food-canister-policy.pdf">rentals free at several park office locations</a>.<br>
