[pct-l] Bear Canisters on the PCT - FYI

[Kevin Cook]

I know what areas they are required, but what other areas do other thru
hikers carry them in?
I've always hung my food, and never had a problem. During the last several
trips to the Sierras, I've had one of my dogs with us, so I haven't even
seen any bears for awhile. I'm looking forward to seeing some next year
though!


On Wed, Oct 27, 2010 at 1:48 PM, Scott Williams <baidarker at gmail.com> wrote:

> I hate carrying them, but love what they've done for the high country.
> According to one of the back country rangers in Yosemite I met last year,
> there are many fewer bears in the high country now than prior to proper
> bear/food storage.  Other than hikers as easy pickins, the high country
> doesn't have much food for a several hundred lb black bear.  They have now
> begun to return to the lower elevations for food, and that's good news for
> us lovers of the high country.  They're still a presence, but in fewer
> numbers.
>
> As for your "big trucker external frame" Ned, I was surprised to be able to
> just exactly fit a standard old bear can horizontally inside the top of my
> ULA circuit, and still get the thing closed over it.  Seems ULA made their
> opening diameter just big enough to fit this.
>
> It's definitely love/hate for me, but I don't hike without one in required
> areas, and any place else where bears are an issue.
>
> Mark, as to where to put them at night, never in your tent.  They still
> smell like food, and you defeat the purpose of keeping you and your food
> safe by keeping them that close.  I always place them out of the immediate
> camp, at a spot where a bear can't knock them over a cliff or into a body
> of
> water, and upside down so as not to collect rain if any comes in at night.
> My old one is not waterproof.  Some of the new screw on top types are built
> to be left right side up.
>
> Shroomer
>
>
>
>
> On Wed, Oct 27, 2010 at 1:26 PM, <ned at mountaineducation.org> wrote:
>
> > And that's why you're out there, to have the freedom to go anywhere, do
> > anything you want along the trail, even stop on the pass for the night,
> if
> > you wish and there is a big-enough flat spot!
> >
> >
> >
> > "Just remember, Be Careful out there!"
> >
> > Ned Tibbits, Director
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> > Subject: Re: [pct-l] Bear Canisters on the PCT - FYI
> >
> >
> > >A canister also gives one the freedom to stop & camp wherever/whenever
> one
> > >chooses
> > > to do so - thus one's itinerary not being dictated by the bear box
> > > locations in Seki.
> > >
> > > Happy trails!!!
> > > Jim (PITA)
> > >
> > > ----- ned at mountaineducation.org wrote:
> > >> I don't know if it has been mentioned in light of using a bear
> canister,
> > >> but
> > >> for us having them gave us tremendous peace of mind knowing that Mr.
> > Bear
> > >> wasn't going to rip into our packs at night! Also, it serves as an
> > >> excellent
> > >> stool, short tabletop, laundry tub, and water bucket, to name a few.
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