[pct-l] Bear deterrence thoughts (long)

[hikerrob@xxxxxxxxxx (robert)]

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> BTW, there has been previous discussion of using coyote pee for=0D
> this purpose. don't know if it works.=0D
this is starting to get stupid.at first i went back and forth on the bear c=
an issue then i came to my senses.=0D
the main bone of contention seems to be "i dont want to carry an extra two =
pounds" this seems to be the only anti bear can argument. so let`s look at =
this logically.=0D
1)it weighs too much.=0D
most people carry two pounds of food a day,so the bear can is like carrying=
 one days worth of food.you`ve already walked hundreds of miles,a days wort=
h of food is going bust your hump?=0D
2)ive spilled food on my clothes, the bear can smell it so why bother?=0D
try this at home.put a drop of vanilla extract on a plate then step back,yo=
u will probally get a faint odor,now pour half a bottle on the plate,you wi=
ll get a strong odor. can you tell the difference between strong and faint?=
 so can a bear.=0D
3)their violating my rights.=0D
maybe so, is it worth saving two pounds only to get ticketed?=0D
you might win but youll have to go to  the fresno court to prove it.=0D
now heres why im going to carry a bear can=0D
1)no worries.=0D
this comes under the heading of why i hike. i like to get out in the woods =
because no one bothers me,no bosses to tell me what to do,no one to tell me=
 when to get up,no nothing just freedom. i like the idea i can come upon a =
ranger and dont have to worry about a hassle or a ticket,two pounds is a sm=
all price too pay for this.=0D
2)i can camp where i want.=0D
stealth camping is nice but it might not fit into my plans.while youre camp=
ed in a sub standerd place im enjoying the alpineglow at a beutiful lake.=
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3)safety=0D
if you wan`t to fight for your food all night it`s up to you id rather slee=
p and know my food is going to be there in the morning.=0D
rob=0D


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