Sorry, not where I live, OM. In the usual area trafficked by bears like Yosemite, I'd agree. I hike many places others don't and used that one night in a pine forest with duff and small sticks. Notice I used "hung" as in past tense, as in implying the one time use. I've used my canister on many trips in the Sierra and never hung it. Thanks for pouncing on my mistake. Many places still recommend hanging, however.