>>1404761>it's a garbage rule but they do require them up to this late in the seasonWhy's it a garbage rule? We have a huge problem with bears entering and destroying camps every night and stealing food, even with the bear canister requirements. Pic related was where he was planning on staying. Just this past summer, I saw a man from the Bronx get cornered in a lean-to by a black bear (he was eating in the lean-to like you're not supposed to, didn't think he needed a bear canister either). It's late in the season, but it's no guarantee that bears are denned up by now, especially since a lot of low elevation has little snow cover.
I will concede that they are incredibly heavy, awkward, and annoying to carry.
Old, but funny bear from awhile back that was eventually shot:
https://rootsrated.com/stories/the-legend-of-yellow-yellow-new-york-s-most-infamous-bear 