ATC takes official stand on bear canisters
https://appalachiantrail.org/news/at...ge-containers/
Not sure how many will listen; I still see folks thinking the ATC should provide bear cables/boxes everywhere, while others insist they can successfully hang their food or that they're fine keeping their food in their tent.
I've been carrying a canister on the AT for several years now; the added weight is more than balanced by my not worrying about doing a hang, etc. And, it doubles as a seat!
The link in the post above
Does NOT take you to ATC, but to a URL with 'CUE'. I don't think this was a deliberate deception.
Here's a link that takes you to the ATC:
https://appalachiantrail.org/news/at...ge-containers/
ATC takes official stand on bear canisters
As much as I don't like the girth and weight of a cansiter, I have started carrying one on trails in GA, NC, and TN. It is just so convenient and saves so much time. Not to mention being a good seat!