Backpacking Food Storage Containers
How many days of food do you need.
Backpacking food storage containers. Repackaging food it s always a good idea to repackage food in ziplock bags to reduce bulk and have the ability to reseal containers. Backpacking food storage bear bagging canisters. Be sure to account for additional scented items if need be. Get it as soon as thu sep 24.
General food storage tips. We use our years of experience with outdoor recreation and small scale manufacturing to create durable bags that can protect your food gear catch kill or collection wherever you are. Free shipping by amazon. A rough rule of thumb is that a day s worth of food can fit into 100 cubic inches.
The storage capacity is 11 86l 734 64 cubic inches which is ample for these types of backpacking trips. Standard shipping on orders of 50 or more. We have proudly hand crafted our products in flagstaff arizona since 2002. Here are some general tips.
Opening a garcia backpacker cache with a spork. Storing your food properly at night is not just a skill that s good for you it s also good for the wildlife around you if you keep your food safe you won t go hungry and you ll also prevent scavenging animals from getting an easy meal. If you can t close a food package securely chances are it will explode in your pack and make a big mess. Keeping human food and other aromatic items such as toiletries away from animals requires similar practices in both a campground and backcountry campsite.
If you watch the video below it shows you how to pack the canister in the middle of your pack for better weight distribution plus other useful tips. Collapsible water container premium portable water storage jug food grade water carrier with spigot perfect for outdoors camping hiking emergency bpa free 3 9 gallons 4 0 out of 5 stars 23 14 29 14. Shop for food storage containers at rei free u s. Backpacking food storage.
Therefore for a 6 day backpacking trip aim for at least 600 cubic inches about 10 liters of storage space. You will need a backpack of at least 45 litres to carry this canister. Never leave food trash or other scented products inside your tent.