Bear bag
Overview
A bear bag is a bag or sack used to store food and other scented items, traditionally hung from a tree or structure to reduce the likelihood of wildlife access.
Key points
- Historically associated with rope hangs from tree branches in some regions.
- Materials range from standard stuff sacks to specialty abrasion-resistant or odor-resistant bags.
- The term is general and distinct from officially tested bear-resistant containers.
Details
The phrase "bear bag" has long been used to describe a bag used to suspend food and scented items off the ground, usually by hanging it from a tree or fixed structure using a line. The goal is to make access more difficult for wildlife compared with leaving items on the ground or inside a tent. In some areas, land managers now specify particular storage methods, such as approved bear-resistant containers or designated food lockers, and may not consider simple hangs sufficient. The glossary entry uses "bear bag" as a descriptive term for a type of storage bag, without addressing local regulatory distinctions or endorsing specific techniques.
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