Backpacking

8 Best Bear Canisters for Backpacking (2026)

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Best bear canisters for backpacking with durable food storage containers for wilderness camping

I’ll never forget the morning I watched a black bear roll a friend’s BearVault halfway down a talus slope in the Sierra. The canister survived — barely. That moment convinced me that picking the right bear canister for backpacking isn’t just about keeping your ramen safe; it’s about keeping bears wild, your trip on schedule, … Read more

10 Best Bivy Sacks for Ultralight Backpacking (2026)

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Ultralight bivy sack set up at a scenic mountain campsite for minimalist backpacking

I spent six months testing bivy sacks on the trail, in alpine basins, and during rainy shoulder-season trips across the Pacific Northwest. The short version: the best bivy sacks for ultralight backpacking in are not all created equal, and the right pick depends on whether you cowboy camp under the stars, race on a bikepacking … Read more