Glossary / bear pole

bear pole

(noun)

bear pole (noun) — A tall, smooth pole with horizontal crossbars installed in some campsites, designed for hanging food and scented items out of reach of bears.

A tall, smooth pole with horizontal crossbars installed in some campsites, designed for hanging food and scented items out of reach of bears.

Example

“They hung their food on the bear pole to keep it away from bears during the night.”

Synonyms

bear hang food pole

Frequently Asked Questions

What is bear pole?

A tall, smooth pole with horizontal crossbars installed in some campsites, designed for hanging food and scented items out of reach of bears.

How do you use "bear pole" in a sentence?

“They hung their food on the bear pole to keep it away from bears during the night.”

What is another word for bear pole?

Common synonyms for bear pole include bear hang and food pole.

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