Lighter weight than most, smaller size means easier to pack - the UDAP No Fed Bear Proof Food Container is tough as nails and keeps your food safer in bear country. Sometimes bigger is not always better. The canisters convenient size stores up to 4 days of food for one person without becoming cumbersome

The NO-FED-BEAR™ container stores perfectly in you backpack or by attaching it to the outside with the available storage case. Each canister is made of a bear proof polymer blend

The NO-FED-BEAR™ bear resistant container is simple to open and close with a coin. Just insert a coin in the metal fastener and turn counter clockwise. Then remove the lid. To relock the unit, turn the fasteners clockwise.

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A bear canister is a wise investment for a backpacker can make. You can take off on a trip at a moments notice with this canister preloaded. When you camp or backpack, without food, your trip is ruined, and you have to high tail it for the park exit.

While no container or canister is 100% bear proof, this container is as close as any.

The container weighs 2.4 lbs. and has 392 cubic inches (~ 1.7 gallons) of storage volume. That is plenty for 4 days of food for one person. . During testing, it was able to hold 10 Wise Food brand dehydrated meal packs (2 servings each), an orange, an apple, pack of gum, and 3 powerbars.

Product Specifications:

* Weight: 2.4 lbs.
* External Height: 10 inches
* Diameter: 8 inches
* Fits in most backpacks or can be strapped on externally
* Capacity: 392 cubic inches

Bears are curious creatures with a powerful sense of smell. Please follow local camping regulations. Below are some tips, while every bear encounter is different, and wild animals are unpredictable, these tips are common to government National Park and bear websites:

* Set up cooking, eating, and supply areas at least 100 yards from your sleeping area.
* Store food and odorous items in approved bear-resistant containers.
* Select food in individually sealed packages. Use Alok Sak Bags (sold in sidebar) to further minimize odors.
* Plan meals carefully to prevent leftovers.
* Store pet food, livestock feed, and garbage the same as food. Never bury it; pack it out.
* Strain food particles from dishwater using a fine mesh screen and store with garbage.
* Dump dishwater at least 100 yards from your sleeping area. Food odors may attract bears.
* Keep sleeping bags and tents completely free of food, food odors, or beverages at all times.
* Store personal items (such as deodorants, sunscreen, toothpaste, make-up, soap, and lotions) with food and garbage when not in use. Any odorous product may attract bears.
* Camp in open areas away from trails, thick brush, berry patches, spawning streams, or carcasses.
* Sleep in a tent for increased safety.
* Wash your hands and face thoroughly after cooking, eating, or handling fish or game. Brush your teeth. Always minimize odors.
* Change your clothes before going to bed -- do not sleep in the same clothes you cook in.
* Rehearse what you and others in your group will do -- day or night -- If a bear appears in your camp or while you're hiking.
* Review local regulations before your outing

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What should I do in a bear encounter?

* If you see a bear and it has not seen you, Stay calm - if you see a bear and it hasn't seen you, calmly and quietly leave the area. If on a trail, step off the trail on the downhill side and slowly leave the area.

* If the bear has seen you, identify yourself - let the bear know you are human. Talk in a soft to normal voice, do not yell. Help the animal recognize you are human. If the bear cannot tell what you are, it may come closer or stand on its hind legs to get a better look or smell. A standing bear is curious, not threatening.

* Try to back away slowly diagonally, but if the bear follows, stop and hold your ground.

* Pick up small children immediately and stay in a group, to appear more formidable.

* Try not to pose a threat - avoid direct eye contact, as bears may perceive this as a threat.

* Don't make any sudden movements. If necessary, back away slowly to give the bear plenty of room to escape. Wild bears rarely attack people unless they feel threatened or provoked.

* Stand still - hold your ground if the bear charges. Bears often "bluff charge".

* Do not run - including to the nearest tree -- unless you are sure you can climb at least 10 feet before the bear reaches you. Running is likely to prompt the bear to give chase. You can't outrun a bear -- they have been clocked up to 35 mph, and like cougars and dogs, they will chase fleeing animals. (Climbing a tree may not work for black bears because they are agile climbers.)

The vast majority of bear encounters end peacefully, and are a source for great conversation and wonderment later. You are more likely to get struck by lightning than attacked by a bear, but use common sense and be alert in bear country

* Consult with local rangers before venturing into the backcountry. They can give localized, timely, and expert advice.

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