[pct-l] Pct-L Digest, Vol 56, Issue 29

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> Message: 21
> Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2012 21:42:17 -0700
> From: Denise Morrison <ommani2 at yahoo.com>
> Subject: [pct-l] Food protection
> To: "Pct-L at backcountry.net" <Pct-L at backcountry.net>
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> I have been using a bear canister while section hiking through Oregon. I
> am finding it to be a bulky nuisance that sucks up room and adds a lot of
> weight. However there seems to be a distinct lack of trees with horizontal
> branches in this section. What are most of you using to protect your food?
>
> Many thanks,
>
> Denise Morrison
> "Zen Speed"
>

Bears are not a problem in Oregon.  Just seal your food and dirty dishes in
odor-proof bags, and place them in the tent next to you.  Frankly, this is
the best option for almost all of the PCT, where allowed by law.