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Bear Canisters: Design, Use Cases, and Reviews
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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.

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Bearikade Blazer or Expedition Bear Canister
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Looking for a Bearikade Blazer (750ci) or Expedition(900ci). thanks!

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Bearikade Weekender or Blazer
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looking for a Bearikade Weekender (650ci) or Blazer (750ci). thanks!

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FS Wild Ideas Scout Bearikade
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For Sale: Wild-Ideas Scout Bearikade  Asking $225, PayPal or Venmo, fees and shipping included CONT US only Our lightest weight canister at 28 ounces, holds 500 cubic inches and is…

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Bear and Food Storage Policy in the National Parks
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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.

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Wild Ideas Bearikade Blazer
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Swapped 8 months ago, so it is 2nd hand, but I never personally used it.  Decided it was too bulky for my pack which is fairly lightweight.  In great condition. …

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SOLD Bearikade WEEKENDER carbon fiber bear can
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Gently used WEEKENDER Bearikade, 9 inch diameter, 10.5 inch tall. Manufacturer specs state 31 oz total weight. Purchased new by me and carried  approximately 25 days. Very good to excellent…

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Bearikade Scout
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WTB used Bearikade, prefer Scout

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Wild ideas bearikade blazer
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Selling a wild ideas bearikade blazer. Used only twice….it is in perfect condition. Asking $300 Canadian. Can ship any where in Canada (at the buyers expense). E-transfer for payment only….

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The Scout – Ultralight Bear Resistant Food Storage (Brand NEW)
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The Scout Bearikade Wilderness Food Storage Canister Enjoying and sharing the wilderness with permanent residents such as Black Bears requires diligence. Plan how to keep food, toiletries and other items…

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Backpacking Food
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A curated guide to backpacking food ideas, meals, ingredients, strategies, skills, podcasts, forums, research, education, product recommendations, and more.

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Bearikade expedition wanted
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Looking to buy a used Wild Ideas bearikade expedition. Thanks!

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Bearikade Expedition
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Looking to buy one in reasonable condition.

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SOLD New Bearikade Expedition
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I have a new Bearikade Expedition that needs a new home. Purchased in 2022 but did not get used. Don’t see it getting used in 2023 Current price is $425…

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Bearikade Scout or Weekender
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Probably a long-shot but I am looking to buy a Bearikade Scout (or Weekender) in the next 2 weeks to replace my BV 450 and Ursack Major.

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2022 Backpacking Light Members Choice Awards
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First annual Members Choice Awards – what gear do our members use and love as we near the end of 2022?

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FS Bearikade Blazer
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From the Wild Ideas product page: The Bearikade Blazer is the choice for fast hikers on longer trips. It can supply a group of 3 for 3 days. If used…

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Bearikade Weekender
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Stickers included!! used for 2 JMT thru hikes but then has been sitting in my gear closet collecting stickers. Great condition, nothing wrong at all (unless you don’t like my…

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Bearikade Blazer
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Excellent shape.  750 cubic inch capacity.  Up to 9 days of food.  $391 from Wild Ideas with shipping. $320 shipped US.  I can text or e-mail pictures

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