Hello!
I have never hiked on the Whitney Trail before, and I have a question regarding food out on the trail. I understand I will be issued a "Bear Bag" for my food. What I'm not sure of is what the requirements are. Does every single edible item have to be carried in the bag while on the trail, or are things such as energy bars that are still sealed OK to be carried in pockets, so that they are handy to grab while hiking. I usually carry a "fanny pack" rotated to the front, so that I can just unzip it, grab something, and eat on the move.
I guess another question is how large is the bag? In other words can it just be stuffed into a pants pocket for easy access. I am trying not to have to take my pack off to get to the Bear Bag every time I get the munchies. Thanks in advance for clarifying this for me....
