Bear Canister Rentals

Bucknut · 04-07-2012, 05:30 PM

Does anyone rent bear canisters in Newcomb/Upper Works area?

bluequill · 04-07-2012, 07:35 PM

Cloudsplitters in Newcomb is a possibility. 518-582-2583

Hoss's in Long Lake will rent them. 800-952-4677

Bucknut · 04-07-2012, 07:38 PM

I called Cloudsplitter yesterday, but didn't make contact. Didn't know Hoss' rented them. Thanks!!!!!!!!!

Zach · 04-08-2012, 04:21 PM

How much might one expect to pay per day or per week to rent one? I've looked at buying one but so far I have not camped in places that require one and have never had a bear problem, but it would be good to know in case of future necessity. Thanks very much.
Zach

JoeCedar · 04-08-2012, 08:00 PM

Depending on your driving route, they can be rented at the Mountaineer in Keene, EMS in LP, or the HPIC at Heart Lake. Call them for prices.

Bucknut · 04-09-2012, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeCedar

Depending on your driving route, they can be rented at the Mountaineer in Keene, EMS in LP, or the HPIC at Heart Lake. Call them for prices.

JC. I'm familiar with LP and Keene locations, however, I'm flying into Albany and heading up the Northway to Blue Ridge Rd. Thanks for the info though!

Bucknut · 04-09-2012, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Zach

How much might one expect to pay per day or per week to rent one? I've looked at buying one but so far I have not camped in places that require one and have never had a bear problem, but it would be good to know in case of future necessity. Thanks very much.
Zach

Zach, I think rentals run about $7/day and cost around $75 new. I probably should buy one since i rent them about 3x's a year

Zach · 04-09-2012, 10:19 PM

Thanks, that's good to know. Renting might be a good option for me if I did go somewhere they are required. I didn't know rentals were available.
Zach

Foottraffic · 04-10-2012, 06:58 AM

I got mine a Garcia canister on ebay for $30. Depending on the size you need, you can get a Bare Boxer 101 for around $45 new. It is smaller (lighter) than the Garcia model.

DSettahr · 04-10-2012, 08:42 AM

Many hikers start using the bear canister everywhere, even in locations where they aren't required, after they've purchased one. They are bulky and can be a pain to pack efficiently, but they also sure are a heck of a lot easier than setting up a proper bear hang, and they are effective against varmints of the smaller variety, which get to be about 10 times as fierce as the marcy dam bears in other parts of the park.

Foottraffic · 04-10-2012, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by DSettahr

Many hikers start using the bear canister everywhere, even in locations where they aren't required, after they've purchased one. They are bulky and can be a pain to pack efficiently, but they also sure are a heck of a lot easier than setting up a proper bear hang, and they are effective against varmints of the smaller variety, which get to be about 10 times as fierce as the marcy dam bears in other parts of the park.

They also can be used as a seat while cooking!

rbi99 · 04-11-2012, 05:16 PM

Hoss's Country Corner in Long Lake rents canisters.
1-(800) 952-4677

hman · 04-11-2012, 10:24 PM

I used to hang food, then I was forced to rent cannisters at certain places before I bought one. I finally bought one and now, I don't leave home without it. They are useful in camp as seats, tables, cooking stands, etc.

Just keep a buffer of clothing between it and your body because it can wreak havoc on your hips and lower back if you don't pack it correctly.

H

04-07-2012, 05:30 PM	#1
Bucknut 46er #7721 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cincinnati/Newcomb Posts: 252	Bear Canister Rentals Does anyone rent bear canisters in Newcomb/Upper Works area? __________________ "Now he walks in quiet solitude the forest and the streams Seeking grace in every step he takes His sight has turned inside himself to try and understand The serenity of a clear blue mountain lake" -John Denver

04-07-2012, 07:38 PM	#3
Bucknut 46er #7721 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cincinnati/Newcomb Posts: 252	I called Cloudsplitter yesterday, but didn't make contact. Didn't know Hoss' rented them. Thanks!!!!!!!!! __________________ "Now he walks in quiet solitude the forest and the streams Seeking grace in every step he takes His sight has turned inside himself to try and understand The serenity of a clear blue mountain lake" -John Denver

04-11-2012, 05:16 PM	#12
rbi99 Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 217	Hoss's Country Corner in Long Lake rents canisters. 1-(800) 952-4677 __________________ Are you hiding in the shadows - forget the pain, forget the sorrow.

04-11-2012, 10:24 PM	#13
hman Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 23	Cannisters I used to hang food, then I was forced to rent cannisters at certain places before I bought one. I finally bought one and now, I don't leave home without it. They are useful in camp as seats, tables, cooking stands, etc. Just keep a buffer of clothing between it and your body because it can wreak havoc on your hips and lower back if you don't pack it correctly. H

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04-07-2012, 07:35 PM	#2
bluequill Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: In the "Pines" Posts: 399	Cloudsplitters in Newcomb is a possibility. 518-582-2583 Hoss's in Long Lake will rent them. 800-952-4677

04-08-2012, 04:21 PM	#4
Zach Last seen wandering vaguely Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 82	How much might one expect to pay per day or per week to rent one? I've looked at buying one but so far I have not camped in places that require one and have never had a bear problem, but it would be good to know in case of future necessity. Thanks very much. Zach

04-08-2012, 08:00 PM	#5
JoeCedar Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 188	Depending on your driving route, they can be rented at the Mountaineer in Keene, EMS in LP, or the HPIC at Heart Lake. Call them for prices.

04-09-2012, 10:19 PM	#8
Zach Last seen wandering vaguely Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 82	Thanks, that's good to know. Renting might be a good option for me if I did go somewhere they are required. I didn't know rentals were available. Zach

04-10-2012, 06:58 AM	#9
Foottraffic Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 45	I got mine a Garcia canister on ebay for $30. Depending on the size you need, you can get a Bare Boxer 101 for around $45 new. It is smaller (lighter) than the Garcia model.

04-10-2012, 08:42 AM	#10
DSettahr ɹǝqɯǝɯ Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,836	Many hikers start using the bear canister everywhere, even in locations where they aren't required, after they've purchased one. They are bulky and can be a pain to pack efficiently, but they also sure are a heck of a lot easier than setting up a proper bear hang, and they are effective against varmints of the smaller variety, which get to be about 10 times as fierce as the marcy dam bears in other parts of the park.

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