Bear canisters are an essential piece of backcountry equipment for anyone traveling into bear country (or even anywhere in the backcountry there are animals). Not much has changed recently in the bear canister and food-protection space, but BearVault has just released two new products, the BV425
How to Hike the PCT Without a Bear Canister
On a recent trip to Sequoia National Park, I noticed a paper taped to the wall at the backcountry permit office. Specifically, this piece of paper. I asked the ranger, "I was under the impression you were required to have a bear canister everywhere in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, but
15 Things To Know Before Hiking In Japan
Hiking in Japan can be a lot like hiking elsewhere in the world; except that sometimes it's not. My experience hiking in Japan has taught me a lot about the country and what can be expected when hitting the trail or climbing one of its many famous mountains. Some of what can be found hiking in
The Bear Canister: Combating And Outsmarting Hungry Bears
As we are all well aware, bears are the greatest threat to hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail and around the world (yes, the world). The world's top bear experts have long maintained that after human flesh, human food (that's food that humans consume) is the number one attractor of bears in the