bear containers

[ADackR]

(heavy sigh): Another useful thread gone to hell...

how do you figure, we were both engageing in converstation stating how we feel...

just wondering,

 

[ADackR]

P.S. to Mike D.: Learn to eat pepper spray -- bears hate it, so you shouldn't have to put it in a heavy bear canister.

it's also good to use on food

 

[1ADAM12]

I was just talking with a Ranger in the High Peaks area and he said that cannisters will be mandatory for the high use areas starting next year such as Marcy Dam, Lake Colden, and Flowed Lands. I guess no counter balancing anymore folks!

 

[Tuco]

For those with a bear vault, or considering it:

<<BearVault is aware of several instances where BV100s (the two piece lid with the white inner ring) have failed. We no longer make this lid and the BV100 with this two piece lid has not been offered for sale since April.

As a result of these failures the SIBBG no longer allows the BV100 model to be used in its areas. The SIBBG has still granted conditional approval for the BV110B and the BV200 models as these use the updated, one piece lid.

We are sending out free lid upgrades for anyone who has purchased the original BV100. If you have the two piece lid please contact us so we can send you the upgraded lid which will convert your model into the BV110B (original housing with the free upgraded lid).

BearVault stands by its products and its customers which is why we are providing free upgraded lids for all BV100 owners.>>>This is from the bearvault website


I got my free lid upgrade in the mail as stated- don;t know if it works but my kids enjoy throwing it around the house and it hasn't broken yet

 

[KenC]

I also got my upgrade last week. The original lid held up to at least one "batting around"!!

 

[imarchant]

Related Question?

What months of the year are bears most active in the Adirondack High Peaks area? I am planning a trip for October. I plan to rent bear canisters.

 

[DeadFred]

I'm no bruin expert, but if it were me I would make an assumtion that smoky and some of his pals will still be active fattening themselves for their winter sleep. It somewhat depends on the weather...An early winter may force some inside early, but I personally have seen paw prints in the snow in November. Don't take chances...bring a canister.

BTW, I've piped in on similar threads in the past. I think canisters are the way to go. Yes, I can hang a bag too, but the peace of mind alone is worth it for me. The extra weight and bulk can be dealt with...it's not THAT bad. Plus they make a nice stool!

 

[Peakbagr]

We saw a large bear track right thru the Gothics - Saddleback col in early March. It traversed across the cable route, which of course was buried under 6' of snow and ice.

 

[DeadFred]

Similar to peakpagr...2 years ago my party was camped at Uphill LT hiking Gray, Skylight and Cliff in March. On our out-hike along the Opalescent there were numerous bear tracks in the snow. Clearly, some early risers were out foraging already.

Love the bear, love thyself and love thy peace-o-mind: use a canister.

 

[lumberzac]

Keep in mind that bears don't fully hibernate like some other animals. Bears do and will come out in the middle of winter to forage from time to time.