I called the Wilderness Permit office in Bishop at 760-873-2483 and talked to a nice woman named Cindy. I asked her about approved bear containers for the Whitney Zone. She said, and I quote: "For overnight permits, the Whitney Zone requires hard bear canisters". I asked her that if I had an overnight permit, but only went for the day, would I be required to carry a hard bear canister. She said yes.
She also pointed me to a site for approved containers. This may help....or may not.
Seki Allowed Food Storage Containers As far as I'm concerned, I don't really care either way as I've already purchased my containers and agree with DUG on less water, etc. Not a chance I'm spending more money on something that may weigh less.......well at least not until I sit on mine and break it.
And Lynn and DUG, my box is empty now......
p.s. What's going to happen when something REALLY controversial actually shows up on this site......
like smaller burgers?
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