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    Tom Bryan
    BPL Member

    @sambryan

    I’m planning a trip to New York’s Adirondack Mountains, and they may soon require non-pliable bear cannisters.
    http://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/reg5/bckcntrybears.html

    In the event that I have to use one, Which one would you recommend?

    Thanks!
    Tom

    #1338406
    Ken Helwig
    BPL Member

    @kennyhel77

    Locale: Scotts Valley CA via San Jose, CA

    depends on the amount of time that you will be out. For the lightest week long one you can use a Bearikade or for 3-4 days Bearvault has one that weighs in at 30 oz and is half the size of other cannisters. Garcia has one too but weighs in at almost 3 lbs.

    #1338444
    Mike Storesund
    Member

    @mikes-1

    Right now, Until July 2, REI has an in store sale on BearVault. Normally $79.95 now $59.99.

    #1338494
    Verndal Lee
    Member

    @jagc

    Locale: Pacific NW

    Mike –

    I just checked the REI internet site and could not find the BearVault on-sale. The Garcia was on sale for $55.00, though.

    I like the BearVault as it’s clear and you can see the contents. Is this feature really important? Or do most people simply empty their container to find what they need?

    Am planning my first trip where there’s a possibility of bears….ought to be interesting.

    #1338495
    Mike Storesund
    Member

    @mikes-1

    I also checked the rei.com web site and did not find Bearvault on sale. Like I posted, it was an in-store sale until July 2nd for $59.99. This is also the sale price at Wilderness Dining

    EDIT – Ooops… the one that is $69.99 at the Wilderness Dining link above is the one that REI has on sale for $59.99.

    Yes it is clear, and the twist off lid makes me a little skeptical, but I would like to be able to see what I am looking for rather than dump everything out.

    #1338496
    Ken Helwig
    BPL Member

    @kennyhel77

    Locale: Scotts Valley CA via San Jose, CA

    The twist off is not too bad once you get the hang of it. The beauty of the Bearvault is the weight which of course is lighter than our wonderful Garcia Cannister. For those that are interested, Bearvault is now offering a 3-4 day version which weighs in at 30 oz. It is the same width but is shorter than the regular version.

    #1338498
    Mike Storesund
    Member

    @mikes-1

    I didn’t think the twist off cap used with the Bearvault was difficult at all. In fact I thought it was extremely easy, that was why I am skeptical of how well it works with bears.

    #1338505
    Ken Helwig
    BPL Member

    @kennyhel77

    Locale: Scotts Valley CA via San Jose, CA

    Gotcha. Well they have been approved (not sure if it is still conditionally or not) for Yosemite and Seki. Both of these agencies are quite tough on polices whenit comes to cannisters.

    #1338538
    Anonymous
    Guest

    Around Yellowstone, we hang our food etc. Are there now places where you must have a bear canister and where hanging stuff isn’t accepted?

    Thanks.

    #1338546
    Tom Bryan
    BPL Member

    @sambryan

    Yes, some places require “non-pliable bear cannisters”. For example, a regulation is being proposed for New York’s Adirondack Mountain wilderness areas. See the proposed requirement at:

    http://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/reg5/bckcntrybears.html

    #1338552
    Bob Bankhead
    BPL Member

    @wandering_bob

    Locale: Oregon, USA

    These nasty add-ons are mandatory in most areas of these National Parks in California:

    Yosemite
    Sequoia
    Kings Canyon

    AND they must be one of the SBBIG “approved” or “tentatively approved” models. See http://www.sierrawildbear.net/foodstorage/index.htm

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