Culture & Society

Backpack Wins Fat Bear Week: The Cute Story Behind His Name

After seven days of fierce competition, a big bear is taking home the prize in this year’s Fat Bear Week. Backpack secured more than 5,000 votes and he got his nickname because park officials used to spot him as a cub, frequently clinging to his mother’s back. TODAY’s Jenna Bush.

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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated culture & society brief. The source report from NBC News says: After seven days of fierce competition, a big bear is taking home the prize in this year’s Fat Bear Week. Backpack secured more than 5,000 votes and he got his nickname because park officials used to spot him as a cub, frequently clinging to his mother’s back. TODAY’s Jenna Bush.

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  • Primary source: NBC News
  • Published: Sep 30, 2026, 11:56 AM UTC
  • Coverage area: Culture & Society
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