[pct-l] Tent Colors

[yogihikes at sbcglobal.net (yogi)]

Remember when Sierra Designs tents used to be blue 
and then a couple of years ago they switched to green?  
Someone who worked at an outfitter told me that SD did 
research on how tent color attracts bears.  They found 
that bears are more attracted to brightly colored tents 
than to tents that blend in with the forest (all other 
things being equal).  I don't know this is actually 
true, but that is what I was told.
 
If it is true, I suppose I'd be pretty much screwed in 
my bright orange MSR Hubba.
 
yogi
www.pcthandbook.com
 
 


Hiker97@aol.com wrote:Has anyone ever heard of anyone being rescued because their tent color was 
bright? I have never heard of a rescue being done because someone was found 
because their tent was of a bright color. I wish manufacturers made most 
backpacking tents in subdued colors to blend into the environment. May be even 
cammo designs. I might be wrong on this. I have been told all these bright 
colors are for potential rescue action. I don't know if I buy that. It seems 
it is for marketing their products.

I can see in high alpine environments having bright tents so you can find 
your camp again after a summit attempt or in a storm. Also, bright colors 
might be good if you are stuck in your tent in a storm. It makes it brighter 
inside and more cheerful. But that is about it. Seems most of our camping 
would be better off if we were stealth with our gear.

Thanks, Switchback
I Don't Want to Know You Are There Hiker
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