Ultralight Bear-Proof Food Storage

Serious hikers know that bear and critter proofing your food is serious business and not just a fail-safe for that one rare occasion when your campsite is invaded. More often than not, if you've ever been hiking or camping overnight, you've been visited by a variety of animals that more than likely made off with a couple of your Mr. Pibb's and Red Vines. Even after being robbed, many do not invest in the quality gear to protect them in the future; due to the burden of weight. Those that do protect themselves use "Bear Canisters" that weigh upwards of 2-5 lbs; spread out over 30 miles and that's a lot to handle. They also take up a static volume of area in your pack, never decreasing in size as your food reserves dwindle.

Ursack developed the Ursack TKO 2.0 to eliminate all the problems the conventional canisters have, while keeping the strength. They've designed the sack using Vectran fabric; the same Vectran bullet-proof fabric that NASA used on the Mars Rover when it safely crashed onto the planet's sharp and rocky terrain. The sack measures 8" x 13" for 650 cu In of space, and only weighs 5.9 oz. That's a eighth of the weight that most bear canisters on the market weigh right now. This is a seriously high-tech fabric; don't think that because it's not made of steel or Lexon that it can't take a serious mauling.

If you need to drop a few pounds (in your backpack), this is probably one of the more essential items that can be cheaply upgraded.

Check out Ursacks "Field Tests" for real-world experiences from other trekkers; then order one for $54.95 directly from Ursack.