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Bear and Critter protection: Ursack AllMitey Grizzly 20L Bag

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    2025-05-01 08:21:23
    More and more park systems are requiring bear-proof storage containers for backcountry adventures. The typical products are hard-sided containers made from polycarbonate or other plastics. While these are effective solutions, the containers are heavy and bulky and don’t pack down as you use up the contents inside. This is where Ursack shines, their 20L AllMitey Grizzly protects your food from not only bears’ teeth and claws but also smaller creatures such as mice, raccoons, squirrels, and pine martens who may try and chew through the bag. The Ursack Allmitey Grizzly Edition is virtually puncture-proof thanks to its Laminated Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWP) and Kevlar construction. The Ursack AllMitey Grizzly Bag measures 20 x 11” when cinched closed and holds 20 litres of food and supplies (about 9 days of freeze-dried food), and weighs only 391g. The top of the bag is closed by cinching the braided high tensile cord with a double overhand knot. This high tensile strength cord has reflective tracers and is six feet in length so there is plenty of cord to secure the Ursack to a tree.

    If you want to protect your food in a lighter more compact bear proof system on your next adventure, then be sure to look into the Ursack AllMitey Grizzly 20L Bag.

    Ursack AllMitey Grizzly 20L Bag

    Features:
    • Bear and critter-resistant food sack
    • Virtually puncture-proofMaterial: Laminated UHMWP and Kevlar
    • Water Resistant (treat seams with seam seal, or they might leak)
    • Cord: 6-foot–high tensile strength with reflective tracer
    • Reflective Exterior Tag for increased visibility at night
    • Lightweight, flexible, ultra strong
    • Collapsible alternative to hard-sided canisters
    • Puncture Proof
    • Tear resistant
    • Holds about 9 days of food
    Price: (see MEC and Backcountry for current current prices and  and available sizes)
    Sizes: 10.65 liters to 15 liters
    Colours: Black
     
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