[pct-l] storing food

[Edward Anderson]

I have had rodents get food stored in ziplock bags and in freezer Food-Saver bags. Food stored in OPSacks is safe from rodents. I am currently doing rodent tests (in my barn) of several pre-packaged foods without additional protection. Also food stored in Ziplock bags and in OPSacks. I have rats and mice in my barn. 
MendoRider-Hiker
 

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 From: David Money Harris <harris at g.hmc.edu>
To: pct-l at backcountry.net 
Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2012 10:00 AM
Subject: [pct-l] storing food
  
To follow up on this question, has anyone had trouble with rodents 
getting into their food at night while cowboy camping?

I usually sleep with my food in my pack under my head.  I saw a small 
ratty thing eyeing my pack in the dark right before I went to sleep this 
weekend.  I was concerned it might chew through my pack while I slept, 
but all was well.

David

On 4/10/2012 7:34 AM, pct-l-request at backcountry.net wrote:
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> Date: Sun, 8 Apr 2012 15:43:31 -0700
> From: Alexandra Robinson<xelamme at gmail.com>
> Subject: [pct-l] storing food on the PCT
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> Hi,
> Im just curious how people typically store their food when its not in a
> bear canister and for that matter where one puts the canister when it is
> full of food. I suppose I have always done bear hangs and when in the
> desert made a little cache of food and cooking equipment on the ground. I
> have never used a bear canister. I just wanted to check on what methods
> people have good luck with. I will be traveling with a canister once I
> reach Kennedy Meadows. Thanks in advance for the input.
>
> Al
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