What is the best dimension of bear locker I should plan for?

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Jennifer

Normally my family and friends tend to go camping in areas, mainly privately owned campsites, where bear lockers are not mandatory. This year we are going to a number of state parks where locking food and other supplies in the bear lockers is mandatory. I have quickly realized bear lockers come in a variety of sizes listed on the National Parks website but I am also going to some State Parks this years too, such as Calaveras. I will be going to buy a new cooler for this summer and wanted to know the average locker size I should plan for so that I do not end up with a cooler that is too big. (I realize I could just call Calaveras for the locker dimensions but I am trying to plan for future trips too)

Also, I was looking at REI and saw those bear canisters for sale. Am I right in assuming that those canisters do not need to go into a locker as long as they are closed properly or will I get fined? That would save space in the locker if that was the case, otherwise what would be the point then?

Answer
The canisters are designed for backpacking. I have heard of Kevlar bags that even function as bear-proof storage containers. In remote wilderness settings, I have never had any problem bear enter my dispersed campsite. However, I have encountered many bears in developed campgrounds where bears have been trained to exploit food and trash left by irresponsible campers.

Contact California State Parks and ask the rangers about what typical car campers utilize to meet the "locker" criteria, if you intend to camp in developed campsites. Usually, where bear-proof storage is a requirement, such as Grand Teton National Park and Katmai National Park and Denali National Park, metal storage lockers are provided for each campsite. You are merely required to safely store your food and fuel. I have never needed to purchase a bear canister, although some parks rent them for backcountry campers.

Calaveras State Park: (209) 795-2334

Where can I buy a Jansport Blue Square Backpack?

Julia

There's this backpack that I really like and I don't know where I can buy one. Does anyone know where to get this?

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or this

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( They're two slightly different types of backpacks, but the same design )
I checked lots of store's websites, and I can't find it. Does anyone know where to find it? No links please. I don't want to buy online. Only at a store. And I also checked this website :

http://jansport.com/js_product_detail.php?cid=&pid=TDN7

But for some reason the design doesn't show up. Does that mean they don't make that design anymore? Thanks in advance!

Answer
Hi Julia!
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