Do you need a bear canister on the Appalachian Trail? If you like having food to eat during your hike and avoiding dicey encounters with black bears, then YES! The ATC recommends all overnight A.T. visitors carry a bear-resistant food storage container as a vital part of their backpacking gear. Bear canisters help keep humans and bears safe on the A.T. 🐻 Visit appalachiantrail.org/bears to learn more. #CapCut #appalachiantrail #at2023 #appalachiantrail2023 #hikertok #outdoorsforall #hiking #hik