I can't quite understand the counterbalancing of a Ursack, as I am fairly convinced that counterbalancing doesn't work (I AM convinced that I will see it done right before I die--I haven't so far).
so for the 7 JMT hikes I did before canisters were even invented, I was just imagining my food was safe, and the bears that tried to get it were just the stupid kind?
I never lost any food when hanging (nylong bags, no Ursack) and I feel if you find the right tree, it's a good method. However, I am sold on the canisters. Camp anywhere and sleep soundly.
