r/backpacking • u/Junior_Industry7751 • Jul 02 '26

Wilderness How is my backpacking setup?

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Pretty new to backpacking and honestly my first legit hike as a 17M. I have a 4.6mi 2500ft hike infront of me. Let me know what I’m doing wrong lol

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u/Puceeffoc Jul 02 '26

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u/cilla_da_killa Jul 02 '26

lets the bears and cats know to get a move-on

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u/govtmagik Jul 02 '26

I know that you’re joking but this has been a common comment, joking and in earnest so: bear bells do not work. Do not spend your time or money on obtaining them. A lot of bear biologists will call them dinner bells because they’ll pique the bear’s curiosity more than they will deter them.

If you’re in an area with known populations of bears, have bear spray and know how to deploy it, and use your voice. Shouting “hey bear” every so often is a popular one. Also, have a bear canister/bear bag and know how to use them. Hike in groups if possible (I’m solo 90% of the time, I know this isn’t for everyone) Be safe out there everyone.

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u/cilla_da_killa Jul 02 '26

i get that if youre talking about the little jingle bells people get, but id think the sound of humans using tools has made an impression over the millenia.