Bear-Resistant Food Storage

Bear and Food Storage Policy in the National Parks

America’s National Parks each have different food storage requirements for backpackers. This article discusses the requirements, various options, and focuses on what bear canisters are exemplary options, and why.

Want to buy used Wild Ideas ‘ The Blazer’

Want to buy used Wild Ideas ‘ The Blazer’ If you know anyone ready to part with one good used condition let me know

URSACK MAJOR XL BEAR SACK 15 LITERS

Excellent condition Flat 12.8 x  21 inches Weight about 8. 3 oz $85.00 via PayPal, includes shipping within U.S.  

Publisher’s Gear Guide Update (Nov ’23)

The Publisher’s Gear Guide has been updated. This gear guide contains recommendations in various categories by Backpacking Light Publisher and Founder Ryan Jordan. This is the gear he actually chooses to use on his own trips.

BV450 (sold)

BV 450 for sale. In excellent condition. I have used it twice—purchased used a few years ago and has a new lid. $50 plus shipping.

Bare Boxer

WTB Ursack Major / Major XL

Looking for a basic Ursack in good condition. I’ll need it for an upcoming trip in a few weeks. Thanks!

Ursack Allmitey Grizzly (20L)

Looking for a lightly used or new Grizzly; if you have one gathering dust in your gear closet, let me know.

Ursack allmitey

Ursack allmitey-$115 (used 6 nights- going back to a bear bag) 9.5oz paypal add 3% gns shipped usps priority

Zpacks Bear Bag Kit – Large

Zpacks Bear Bag Kit Size: Large (Measures 16” by 19”) Color: Olive Drab Condition: Good Condition, 8/10, with no holes or major signs of wear. Used about 10 times. $35…

Wild Ideas Bearikade Blazer

Swapped 8 months ago, so it is 2nd hand, but I never personally used it.  Decided it was too bulky for my pack which is fairly lightweight.  In great condition. …

SOLD Bearikade WEEKENDER carbon fiber bear can

Gently used WEEKENDER Bearikade, 9 inch diameter, 10.5 inch tall. Manufacturer specs state 31 oz total weight. Purchased new by me and carried  approximately 25 days. Very good to excellent…

WTB Bearikade Scout

Looking for a Bearikade Scout that isn’t scratched to h-e-double hockey sticks. Had a nice one, sold it, regret that. Want redemption. Dm me what’cha got!

Bearikade Scout

WTB used Bearikade, prefer Scout

Wild ideas bearikade blazer

Selling a wild ideas bearikade blazer. Used only twice….it is in perfect condition. Asking $300 Canadian. Can ship any where in Canada (at the buyers expense). E-transfer for payment only….

Ursack Major

I have an Ursack Major for sale. It was used for a 25 day thru-hike of the CT in 2021, but has not been used since. Still in excellent shape….

The Scout – Ultralight Bear Resistant Food Storage (Brand NEW)

The Scout Bearikade Wilderness Food Storage Canister Enjoying and sharing the wilderness with permanent residents such as Black Bears requires diligence. Plan how to keep food, toiletries and other items…

Backpacking Food

A curated guide to backpacking food ideas, meals, ingredients, strategies, skills, podcasts, forums, research, education, product recommendations, and more.

SOLD—Ursack Major White with Opsak odor proof bag — Shipped—SOLD

Ursack Major White with Opsak odor proof bag. I no longer have a scale so here are the spec’s from Ursack website Certified Bear Resistant Material:  UHMWP, Weight:  7.6 oz, Dimensions: 12.5″x18…

Bearikade expedition wanted

Looking to buy a used Wild Ideas bearikade expedition. Thanks!