Bear #89 (Backpack) Wins Fat Bear Week 2026
Bear #89, nicknamed 'Backpack', has been crowned the winner of Fat Bear Week 2026. The 20.5-year-old male brown bear beat Bear #910 in the final round of the bracket-style competition, earning him the title of the chunkiest bear in Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alaska. Backpack is known for his quiet strength and gentle nature, and is the son of former Fat Bear Week champion, Bear #435 (Holly). This year's competition saw over 2.5 million votes from around the world.10 sourcesSee all sources