Wise Backpack by Craftsman Tech Composites (hard-sided backpack).Purple Mountain Engineering Tahoe (This canister is no longer in production or available for purchase).The Bare Boxer Contender(101) and Champ (202).Olympic National Park may change this list at any time to ensure the protection of wildlife and visitors. For more information check out How to Pack a Bear Canister. With a little planning, it is amazing how much food you can fit into a bear can. If your food is not properly stored, it may be confiscated and a $50 fine may be issued to protect visitors, property, and bears.Treat food wrappers and other garbage the same as food. Pack out all uneaten food and food particles. Do not dispose of food waste in the wilderness.Strain food particles and dispose of waste water at least 200 feet from a campsite or water source to prevent attracting wildlife. Bang pots and pans and make noise to discourage further exploration. If a bear comes into your camp do not give up your food.Do not leave food, garbage, or any scented items unattended for any amount of time unless they are secure in a bear canister or on a bear wire. Never store food in your tent or backpack! Tents, backpacks and other gear have been destroyed by bears because food has been stored in them.Bears can break your rope or break the branch your rope is over, no matter how you hang it. Hanging food with rope is not a guaranteed method of securing food. Bear canisters are required for some areas and are recommended for all hikes.This includes canned food and dehydrated food. The first thing you should do when you arrive at your camping area is secure your food, garbage, and any other scented items.While we do have a large supply of canisters, we occasionally run out over exceptionally busy weekends. We highly encourage wilderness users to provide their own bear canisters, though, bear canisters are available for loan from Wilderness Information Centers during business hours. All other areas where food cannot be hung at least 12 feet high and 10 feet out from the nearest tree trunk, including the Bailey Range and other high elevation areas where trees are not suitable for hanging food.Royal Basin area - including Royal Lake and Upper Royal Basin.Sol Duc River/High Divide/7 Lakes Basin Loop including all camps adjacent to and enclosed by the Deer Lake Trail, High Divide Trail, and Sol Duc River Trail (High Divide Loop), and adjacent camps along the Mink Lake Trail, East High Divide Trail, and Cat Basin area.12 feet high and 10 feet out from the nearest tree trunk, where allowedīear canisters are required in the following areas of the park:.Following these and other Leave No Trace guidelines help protect people and animals.Īll food, trash, toiletries, and scented items such as: toothpaste, deodorant, sunscreen, hand sanitizer, chapstick, etc. Because of this, all food and scented items must be secured at all times. Please do your part to protect park wildlife and yourself by properly securing your food.īears and other wildlife can be active 24 hours a day, year round, parkwide.
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