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Q&A Bear bags vs Bear canisters: which is better?

Most people I know and myself store food in bear bags. However, I have heard that some parks have banned bear bags and require canisters. I've also heard there is a bear in New York that has figure...

4 answers  ·  posted 13y ago by whatsisname‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

#2: Attribution notice added by user avatar System‭ · 2020-04-17T19:48:45Z (over 4 years ago)
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#1: Initial revision by user avatar whatsisname‭ · 2020-04-17T19:48:45Z (over 4 years ago)
<p>Most people I know and myself store food in bear bags. However, I have heard that some parks have banned bear bags and require canisters. I've also heard there is a bear in New York that has figured out how to open some bear canisters! Additionally, some of my friends have recommended bear canisters, but their reported advantage is usually limited to the bear canister makes a great stool!</p>

<p>In what situations does each method have an advantage?</p>