
Bear and Food Storage Policy in the National Parks
What are the requirements and options for food storage in the National Parks, and what bear canisters are most effective across the NPS?
Warding Off Bears - Backpacking Light
Mar 19, 2009 · Bears have been known to change their behavior based on their experience (gun shots have been known to attract bears because hunters leave the guts after cleaning the …
The science of scent, bears, and ways to severely restrict odor ...
Dec 8, 2024 · Topic The science of scent, bears, and ways to severely restrict odor diffusion Forum Posting A Membership is required to post in the forums. Login or become a member to …
How to Hide Your Food from Bears - Backpacking Light
Mar 12, 2024 · In episode 99 of the BPL podcast we're going to learn about how bears smell, and what you can do to hide your food from the nose of a bear.
Nunatak Gear Bears Ears 50 Backpack Review - Backpacking Light
Jun 25, 2021 · The Nunatak Gear Bears Ears 50 Backpack is an innovative frameless pack designed specifically to accommodate bear canisters.
Could lemon eucalyptus bug repellent attract bears?
Jul 31, 2008 · Topic Could lemon eucalyptus bug repellent attract bears? Forum Posting A Membership is required to post in the forums. Login or become a member to post in the …
Carrying food in bear country? - Backpacking Light
Dec 28, 2012 · With black bears you're probably ok with doing this… With Grizzlies it's a totally different game. xxxxxxxx I have a odor proof bag I use and I stash food in that and then put …
The Nose of a Bear - Backpacking Light
Oct 21, 2025 · Bears’ sense of smell is extraordinary - but their ability to detect properly contained food is often exaggerated. This presentation explores the science of odor control, food storage …
Bear attack, Kenai Peninsula of Alaska, successful use of handgun
Aug 19, 2024 · I’m sure there are plenty of stories of people warding off bears with guns and also many with bear spray. And thousands more by avoiding contact by making lots of noise, …
using loud noise to scare animals - Backpacking Light
Apr 11, 2022 · Smith says bears tend to ignore high-pitched sounds like bear bells (and maybe that siren linked to above?) but snap to attention when someone coughs, talks, breaks a dry …