Bear Canister Holder - Light Hiking Gear
A must-have item for carrying a bear canister that any hiker, camper, or backpacker needs to keep foods, medicines, and other valuables safe from the creatures of the outdoors.
For canisters with a maximum circumference of 28" (8.9" diameter).
Attaches to any backpack that has tabs or other places to affix the holder's clips and straps. Make certain before ordering that your pack has the tabs or other features to which the clips and straps can be attached.
"A prudent person foresees danger ahead and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences. - Proverbs 27:12"
Top-of-Pack Mount
Secures canister to the top of your hiking pack
Cam-Lock Quick Release
Pop the canister off when you need it
Two-Point Clip & Strap
Secures via mesh tension straps, web loops, tabs, rings, or other clips
Ultralight 1.9 oz
Barely registers on your back
Compatible With Most Packs
Requires tabs or attachment features on your pack — confirm before ordering
Attachment allows a bear canister to be secured to the top of your hiking pack and a cam-lock buckle allows for the option of a quick release.
Two large clips and straps secure the canister by attaching to your pack's mesh tension straps, web loops, tabs, rings, or other clips.
Color: Grey
Weight: 1.9 Oz / 54 Grams
Max canister circumference: 28" (8.9" diameter)
The numbers, flat and honest.
| Color | Grey |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1.9 oz / 54 grams |
| Max Canister Circumference | 28 inches |
| Max Canister Diameter | 8.9 inches |
| Closure | Cam-lock buckle for quick release |
| Attachment | 2 large clips + straps for pack tabs, mesh tension straps, web loops, rings |
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Light Hiking Gear is run by Rich and Genie Murphy out of Whidbey Island, Washington — devoted users of lightweight, comfortable packs who built a business around the gear they'd want on their own trails. They carry Aarn balance packs, Couloir ski and alpine packs, and Conifer trekking packs, all built around scientific load distribution and unisex sizing by body measurement rather than gender. The North American operation started in late 2016 (originally as Aarn-USA) and rebranded to Light Hiking Gear in late 2022.
- Run by Rich and Genie Murphy on Whidbey Island, Washington
- North American operations since late 2016
- Aarn balance packs, Couloir ski packs, Conifer trekking packs
- Scientifically-balanced load distribution design
- Unisex sizing based on individual body measurements
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How long does shipping take?
Most orders process within 1–3 business days from our warehouse. From there: 5–7 business days economy, 2–3 business days expedited, or overnight if you need it fast. Free economy shipping on orders over $150 (contiguous US). Alaska, Hawaii, and Pro Eagle / freight items are quoted at checkout. You’ll get a tracking number and link the moment your order ships.
What’s your return policy?
30 days from the day your order arrives. Gear has to come back unused, with all original tags, stickers, and packaging intact. For standard items we’ll send a prepaid return label and deduct return shipping from your refund. Oversized or freight returns are on you, unless the item showed up damaged, defective, or wrong — in which case we cover it.
Refunds hit your original payment method within 10 business days of approval.
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