Pink Bear Stickers (My Cricut Maker is finally getting used)

I made pink bear stickers to distinguish my hiking items from the other backpackers. Most of us buy the same or similar brands and mine will probably stand out.  I chose the bear theme because it’s cute and I hope to see lots of bears on the trail. Maybe I got a little carried away with this theme. To others it might seem childish and ridiculous. I choose to think joyous and fun! As they say in the hiking world, hike your own hike.

I used pink because the 2022 AT backpack tag is fuchsia pink.  Of course there may be another reason… pink is my favorite color. And well, bears are bears! And you know, it just has to be said, “DA BEARS”. Sometimes, you never grow up. 

Btw, turns out ironing pink bears onto Ultra Light dry bags is NOT a brilliant idea. Too low heat, it doesn’t stick. When you turn the heat up and finally get it to stick, it melts your dry bag!  Luckily, I only tried it on my smallest dry bag. 

Bear Canister – I keep my food in here.  The bears can’t open the unique lock and I don’t have to hang my food from a tree limb. One disadvantage is the bear canister is heavier to carry than a food bag. Some National and State Parks are requiring them because they are safer for the protection of bears.  I like to think I am doing everything in my power to protect the lives of bears since I will be a guest in their environment for months.

Battery charger for phone, IN reach satellite device, and watch.

I divided my AT guide into four sections  and had it spiral bound at Staples.