Bear-Resistant Food Storage

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How to Use an Ursack
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Ursacks are lighter alternatives to bear canisters for food storage but require the right knots and tying locations to protect your food.

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BearVault 500 – BV500
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Bought new. Only used for 3 nights. Light scratches. Great condition. Email me at [email protected]

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Ursack Major XL
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Ursack Major XL bag in like new condition. Newer style without the velcro. Used once.  No rips, tears, stains, etc.  I decided to go with something different. I’ll be happy…

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Aluminum Liner for Ursack Major
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Looking for an aluminum liner with rounded corners for the Ursack Major. Thanks!

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Bearikade Expedition
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About 4 years old.  Excellent condition.  $325.00 USD.  PayPal.  Includes shipping and PayPal fees. No waiting for 5 weeks to deliver,  Ready for more adventures in the back country.

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WTB: Wild-Ideas Weekender
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If anyone has a weekender for sale please let me know. K2

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Bearikade Weekender
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I’ve got my pack weight down to 13.49 using the BV 500 but would LOVE to drop another 10oz with the Bearikade Weekender.  Anyone finished with theirs this season and…

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Bearikade Weekender or Scout
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I’m looking for a Bearikade Weekender or Scout. Please let me know if you have one you’re willing to part with.

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Ursack Major, White
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Ursack Major, white, 7.6 oz, 9.8″ x 6.7″,  10.65 L. New condition,    w/ 12″ x 20″ smell prof Op Sack.  Shipped 48 state.

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Bear Vault BV-500
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This is a Bear Vault BV-500. Used on one trip. Normal scuffs as can be seen in pic. Buyer pays shipping. PayPal or Venmo accepted.

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Sold: Bearikade Blazer w/harness
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For sale is an excellent condition Wild Ideas Bearikade Blazer 9×12″ Light scratches on the top and bottom, no issues, only a few years old. Also comes with Simple Outdoor…

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Bought – WTB: Bear Vault 500
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Thanks for looking, found one to buy!  Looking for a BV 500 to buy.  Thanks!

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Ursack Major
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If bear canisters aren’t required, we recommend the Ursack Major for food storage. It’s much easier and faster to use than a bear bag hanging system. Three sizes are available:…

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How Safe Is Your Food? Investigating the effectiveness of odor-proof bags
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Do odor-proof bags work? How do supposedly “odor proof” plastic bags for backpacking hold up to the keen nose of a Police K9?

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