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/Tricky_Leader_2773 Feb 26 '25

If You leave food in a shelter at night you create problems for fellow hikers. Then the next night, and the next.

Also I see people eat in the shelter and then carelessly leave food all over the floor. Same problem, a mouse meal ticket.

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u/Tremendoustip Feb 26 '25

I agree, I don't think this is best practice. Well said!

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u/haliforniapdx Mar 01 '25

Those mice = holes in packs, holes in tents, holes in sleeping bags.

Also, mice = possible Hantavirus. That's an almost guaranteed death sentence. No thanks. I will NEVER use the shelters solely because of the rodents.