When available, camp at an area with a metal storage box . Carry rope for hanging food in case the box is full or you don't camp where you intended. Carefully hang food by the counter-balance method . You must use trailhead food-storage boxes if they are available. If not, contact a ranger for alternatives.
Bears can break into vehicles if they see or smell signs of food.
Share food-storage boxes with other campers. Store soap, sunscreen, deodorant, toothpaste and garbage in the same way as food. Bears are attracted to anything with an odor. By making loud noises and throwing objects you can often scare bears away before they get to your food. Be bold, but keep a safe distance and use good judgment.