This is baby Backpack, in case you needed another reason to root for the Lord of Lard, Earl of Girth and Commander in Beef. 👑
ALT Photo of baby Backpack riding on his mom’s (Holly) back. Photo by NPS
ALT Photo of yearling Backpack in 2007 with a hurt foot by Ranger Jeanne
He got it from his mama.
Bear 89, aka Backpack, is the 2026 Fat Bear Week champ. Turns out hefty runs in the family.
His mom, Holly the Duchess of Density, won in 2019. She carried him on her back as a cub and helped him survive a serious leg injury. Now her little Backpack has a crown of his own. 👑