Here are some general tips.
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Storing your food properly at night is not just a skill that s good for you it s also good for the wildlife around you if you keep your food safe you won t go hungry and you ll also prevent scavenging animals from getting an easy meal.
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Never leave food trash or other scented products inside your tent.
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If you can t close a food package securely chances are it will explode in your pack and make a big mess.
A rough rule of thumb is that a day s worth of food can fit into 100 cubic inches.
Therefore for a 6 day backpacking trip aim for at least 600 cubic inches about 10 liters of storage space.
If you watch the video below it shows you how to pack the canister in the middle of your pack for better weight distribution plus other useful tips.
Backpacking food storage.
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The storage capacity is 11 86l 734 64 cubic inches which is ample for these types of backpacking trips.
You will need a backpack of at least 45 litres to carry this canister.
Repackaging food it s always a good idea to repackage food in ziplock bags to reduce bulk and have the ability to reseal containers.
How many days of food do you need.