Carrying Bear Cannisters

Have you been thinking of ways to carry your bear cannister? We have a number of packs designed for them, but some of the wider models like the Expedition Bearicade can be strapped under our summit flaps, and fannypack top pockets. The fannypack tops have 2 loops underneath that straps can run through. Just leave a section of the pack below the lid empty and there you go. Below: A Bear Vault lashed under a summit flap just for demonstration since I don't have any of the big expedition cans - fits so well you'd think it was designed to be there! If you are thinking about getting a pack, any brand of pack, and cannisters are not part of your thoughts, they better be; regulations are changing fast. Our bayonet packs carry cannisters well, even without a flap. 2 straps can hold the cannister to the frame sheet. The flap works best since it can be flipped forward out of the way to access the bag.

The new summit flap bladder holder (vertical holding model - see bladder page) worked very well for the cannister job too - Below. Application here is for those that have packs too small in circumference to carry cans horizontally, or for those with giant cans.