Bear canisters are not required for day hikes - true. "Bear-resistant" food containers are only required for overnight stays in the backcountry.
However, don't leave your food sitting around unattended or marmots, squirrels and birds will have a little feast at your expense.
In Inyo National Forest, the Ursack is allowed for backpacking, along with most hard-sided canisters. However, hard-sided, approved bear-resistant containers are required in SEKI and Yosemite national parks; the Ursack is not yet approved in those two parks.
Last edited by Bob West; 09/21/12 08:22 PM.
