AT Conservancy recommends bear barrels for all AT overnighters

[Bucket Hat]

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy is recommending backpackers carry bear barrels as a matter of course, because the hanging food practice isn’t working out.

Appalachian Trail Conservancy Policy Advocates for Increased Use of Personal Bear-Resistant Storage Containers - SnowBrains

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy recommends all overnight Appalachian Trail visitors carry a bear-resistant food storage container

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[Owner]

Well, that's unwelcome news. They're heavy, take up a lot of room, and space inside is limited.