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How to Hang Food Packs in Backcountry Sites

Release Date: March 6th, 2025

Hanging food will help keep foraging animals from getting into your food, and will keep wildlife from becoming accustomed to human/pet food. These images are examples of how to hang food to avoid wildlife getting into it.

Below are some graphics showing the different methods available. Or watch this video from the Appalachian Trail Conservancy.

Last updated March 6th, 2025