[pct-l] Using the Ursack without the aluminum

[dsaufley]

Unfortunately, the Ursack, with or without the aluminum liner, is not
approved for use in the SEKI.  Go to
www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/bear_bc.htm scroll to the "approved
containers" link. The
www.sierrawildbear.gov/foodstorage/approvedcontainers.htm site has links to
other areas.

The other thing to note about Ursacks is that while the Kevlar is
impenetrable by bear's teeth, the sharper teeth of little rodents can (and
do) go through it.  

L-Rod

-----Original Message-----
From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]
On Behalf Of Matt Thyer
Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 9:38 AM
To: pct-l at backcountry.net
Subject: [pct-l] Using the Ursack without the aluminum

Has anyone tried this?  The aluminum sheet that comes with the Ursack weighs
just a bit over 13 ounces.  The bag, which is made of Kevlar, only comes in
at about 9 ounces and this seems to me to be the active ingredient in the
mix.  If the bag's efficacy isn't compromised, leaving nearly a pound of
metal behind would make me a happy trekker.

 

Matt Thyer

http://bigear.wordpress.com/  

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