[pct-l] storing food

[Edward Anderson]

Store food in odor proof sacks. OPSaks are available through REI or on line. Zip Loc freezer bags will not contain food smells. Food-Saver freezer bags won't contain smells either.  I have throughly tested both in my rodent-infested barn. I have lots of rats and mice. I am currently testing several meal size and one serving size pre-packaged foods. I will photograph the results. I have run similar tests before. 
 
MendoRider-Hiker 
 

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 From: Ann Marie <dbanmrkr at yahoo.com>
To: pct-l at backcountry.net 
Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2012 3:13 PM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] storing food
  
I've never hung food. When not in a bear canister area, I store my food bag in my trash compacter bag which is then stored inside my back pack, which I also cinch down. Never had a problem, since all my food is also stored in zip locks inside my food bag. This has worked all thru the JMT and everywhere else EXCEPT Washington abd Hawaii.

Both times food was in a plastic food bag left inside our tent but outside our backpacks. Mice will chew a hole thru your tent to get access to any plastic bag full of food. Minimize food smells at ALL campsites and you'll be fine. Believe me you won't be awake during the night to chase them off.

And if really worried about animal activity during the night, don't eat where you camp.




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