Alaskans tend to need a lot of gear for enjoying all the outdoors opportunities the state offers. While a bear canister might not be the most exciting piece of outdoor equipment, it is a handy way to protect your food, makes a great camp chair and is mandatory for food storage in a number of the state's national parks, including Denali, Glacier Bay and Gates of the Arctic.
In this video, Sierra Trading Post shares some tips for using your bear canister -- including a suggestion that turns it from a simple container into a low-tech bear alarm.