November 15, 2025 · 3 min read
Ergonomic Bear Canister Design: How We're Solving Backpacker Problems
Discover how Banner Gear Co.'s ergonomic bear canister design solves the biggest problems with traditional bear canisters. Coming soon.
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October 29, 2026 · 6 min read
Where Bear Canisters Are Required: 2026 Guide
An interactive map of the U.S. parks, forests, and wilderness areas that require a bear canister, plus places where one is strongly recommended, including two major new mandates for 2026.
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October 18, 2025 · 3 min read
Banner Peak: The Inspiration Behind Our Brand
The John Muir Trail holds a special place in the hearts of backpackers everywhere. Stretching 210 miles from Yosemite Valley's Happy Isles to the summit of Mt. Whitney, it sits in the Goldilocks zone of long-distance hikes.
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October 30, 2026 · 2 min read
Progress Update: October 2026
Last year we planned to certify our bear canister in the spring of 2026. Here's what changed, where we are now, and our new plan: submitting for IGBC certification in the spring of 2027.
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October 25, 2025 · 3 min read
The Future of Bear Canisters
If you've ever carried a traditional bear canister for more than a few miles, you already know it's not just about fitting your food; it's about how that rigid cylinder fits you and your pack.
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November 10, 2025 · 3 min read
Why Hard-Sided Bear Canisters Are a Smart Choice
If you've spent any time on backpacking forums such as Backpacking Light or any of the Reddit communities, you've come across this debate: bear canister or bear bag? While hanging a bear bag will always be the lighter, cheaper, less bulky option, hard-sided bear canisters are objectively the better choice for protecting your food in bear country.
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