Bear Canisters

Canisters are required on the PCT north of Kennedy Meadows (mile 702).  To be certain you get a bear canister, be sure to pre-order your Bear Vault from us for pickup at Triple Crown Outfitters in Kennedy Meadows.  Canisters are not required south of Kennedy Meadows.

BearVault manufactures bear-resistant food canisters, primarily used by backpackers and outdoor enthusiasts who carry food into bear country. Approved bear canisters are recognized as the only effective portable means of food storage in many wild areas. Proper precautions with bears keep the bears wild and neither attracted to nor dependent upon people for food. This helps eliminate bear-human conflict and  protect personal property, food, and the bears.