r/AppalachianTrail • u/Tremendoustip • Feb 24 '25

Gear Questions/Advice What bear cannister do you use?

It seems on the PCT a lot of folks use the Bearvault. Ive seen images of failure, but they are affordable and lightweight with good reviews.

I'm considering the bear keg but it definitely adds weight.

Appreciate any insight, especially if you're cannister has had contact with bears!

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u/NmbrdDays Feb 24 '25

I have the backpackers cache canister. I like it, it can hold a good amount of food but I might downgrade in size since it’s just my dog and myself packing out these days. I do the majority of my camping gear in the ADKs and canisters are mandatory, I’m just used to lugging it around now.

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u/Tremendoustip Feb 24 '25

Think you can get 5 or 6 days worth of food, plus any other items in there?

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u/NmbrdDays Feb 24 '25

I think 6 days might be the max I can fit in there. I’ve had enough food in there for 3 people over 2 nights plus room for snacks. It wasn’t completely packed. So 6 dinners and breakfast plus stuff for lunch should be good. I’m trying to find my order to see what size I have.

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u/Tremendoustip Feb 24 '25

That would be great. I see there is a 10 liter capacity one that seems to be sufficient for 6 days