[pct-l] ???

[reynolds@iLAN.com (Reynolds, WT)]

Tom-
I have used this method often but it has never been tested that I know of. I
may have been just lucky. My approach is to place food cans under a rock in
running water with the logic that the running water will remove the scent.
This is relatively easy in a stream.

I must say however, that the new bear canisters are sufficiently light and
big enough for me to decide not to venture into bear alley without one. In
non bear alley i use my double Ursack.

Tom

-----Original Message-----
From: Tom Hopkins [mailto:java2@ix.netcom.com]
Sent: Sunday, July 15, 2001 11:22 AM
To: pct-l@backcountry.net
Subject: [pct-l] ???


Strider  got me thinking about submerging food again as a way to keep
from bears getting it in the Sierra's. I was thinking about trying a
"dry bag" boaters use, but they are actually pretty heavy. With the new
regulations I have to bring my  bear cannister. But, I was thinking
about double sealing a package of food in a vacuum packer and submerging
it at night. Has anyone ever tried this? I am going to be on "bear
alley" in two weeks and I am considering trying it.
Tom

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