Counter Assault Bear Keg

Simple Outdoor Store now sells Bear Canisters. That’s correct. I said it. We sell an item directly intended to stop bears. 

Check out The Counter Assault Bear Keg here .

We carry the Counter Assault Bear Keg. The Bear Keg weighs 3 lbs 10 oz empty, and has 716 CI of storage.
Question:

Why do you sell bear canisters when you sell the Outsak,Animal Resistant Storage Bag?

Answer:

Outsak will not stop the direct attack of a determined black bear. (Grizzly bears are generally not a problem, when food is hung properly.)

When you have to stop bears from gaining access to your food, then a canister is the only way to go. A bear canister or bear keg stops a bear from getting at your food. It also frustrates them into looking for another meal. I think the best feature of the canisters is that your food is still edible after a bear encounter. Other items will stop the bear, but the food inside is mashed up and not all that appealing, possibly not edible at all if teeth and saliva have penetrated the fabric. I don’t know about you, but my food bag usually has several items that I am really looking forward to eating. After all, that is why I am carrying it.

The bear canister does weigh more(3 lbs  10 oz) but the peace of mind you gain in knowing that your food will be there when you return to it, well that’s priceless in the wilderness. A bear canister is highly recommended in heavy black bear territory. Check with the local governing authority(USFS,BLM, NPS) before your trip to make sure you are in compliance with local regulations.

If the weight is really an issue for you, then my suggestion is lose the weight. You can lose the weight from your pack by leaving a couple items in the car. You can also lose the weight by losing the gut. The extra weight you have on your body is a better target.  Don’t complain about weight if YOU are overweight. My other suggestion would be to NOT pack through bear country if you do not want to carry the weight. Stay where it’s safe for you, and leave room for the rest of us in bear country.

In Bear Country you need to protect your food. We suggest the Counter Assault Bear Keg. It works, and it is the gear we use when backpacking where bears are a concern.