Sarah Bennett
Sarah is a summer backpacking guide in the Sierras and Rocky Mountains. She grew up romping around the forests of Tahoe and inherited a love of solitude and mountain air from her mother. While on the trail, you'll see her talking about her favorite trail recipes, studying a map, or chuckling at her own stubbornness of carrying a paperback book everywhere she goes. She spends her winters in Jackson, WY, teaching people of all ages to ski.
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Bear Canisters: Design, Use Cases, and Reviews
We hope this guide will help you understand bear canisters a little bit better. You'll learn about various testing agencies, bear canister design, materials, usability, and user experiences. Lastly, we’ll make some recommendations for bear canisters that reflect unique combinations of value, weight, and capacity.
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.
