Appreciation post: I saw three groups at Lake Tahoe last month pack their entire campsite into one bear canister, which is a huge mistake because it forces the lid open just enough for a determined bear to get a claw in.

I learned this the hard way after a black bear in Yosemite got into my 'perfectly packed' canister six years ago, so what's your best tip for fitting a weekend's worth of food and smellables into a single canister without forcing it?

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quinn_flores801d ago

Saw a ranger once who said to pack the canister like you're building a brick wall, not just stuffing it. Alternate the way things lay so there aren't any big gaps.

calebrivera1d ago

Used to just cram stuff in, but that brick wall method is a total game changer.