Garcia Machine Backpackers' Cache Bear Resistant Food Container

The Backpackers' Cache Bear Resistant Food Container keeps 6 days worth of food out of bears' grimy little paws. At 2.7 lbs., the Model 812 is Garcia Machine's lightest version yet, and is used by Kluane, Denali, Glacier Bay, and Yosemite National Parks. How it works: The lid is secured by two latches that can be opened/closed with a coin, key, thumb nail, etc. Leave the closed container a good distance from your sleeping area. If a bear finds it, do not risk provoking the bear by attempting to take the container away from the bear. These containers easily withstand a bear's pawing, chewing, and kicking. The bear will eventually lose interest and leave your cache of food alone.

$64.95

Bear Resistant Food Container
The backpacker's cache works great. With proper planning I was able to store food for 3 people on a 4 day, 3 night trip to the Rockies inside of one container.

BearVault containers
They work well and pack easy. We did not have any bears test our containers on this trip but the containers were much easier than hanging bags. We used both internal and external frame packs and the containers fit well. 3 people with 7 days food in 3 containers. The containers were handy for seats and water containers in camp before stashing food for the night. The translucent plastic allowed us to identify meals in the container without opening.

Bombproof but tricky to use
Absolutely bombproof bear container I used in grizzly country in Alaska. Sporting goods stores proudly display nicked up samples that survived grizzly attacks. Negatives: tricky to use. Small opening and water does get in. Need a dime or a screwdriver (swiss army knife). If you are far away from resupply, this is the one to get.

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