Bear Boxes and Food Storage

Frontiersman Bear Safe Review — 15 Years of PNW Testing by Cole Hartman By Cole Hartman — former wildland firefighter, PCT section hiker, 15 years of Pacific Northwest backpacking experience — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The Frontiersman Bear Safe is a solid, mid-range option for weekend warriors tackling the Timberline Trail or the Oregon…

How Much Food Fits in a Bear Canister for 5 Days: The Real Numbers The Short Answer For a five-day trip in the Cascades or the Rockies, the reality is that you can fit approximately 1.5 to 1.8 pounds of dehydrated food inside a standard 4500 cubic inch bear canister. This translates to roughly 750…