Re: [pct-l] About them Bear Cans

[radney@ix.netcom.com]

>I keep hearing about these bear cans, but still am not convinced that they
>are my solution.  On the east coast, we simply hang our food in a tree.  I
>know the grizz on the west coast might be smarter than the average bear, 
>but why wouldn't hanging my food in a tree work here too?

If you see a Grizzle on the PCT please get a picture of it.  I am sure a 
Forrest Ranger would love to see your picture because Grizzley's are suppose 
to be extinct in the lower 48 except for maybe in Glacier National Park.  On 
the other hand, if it is a Black Bear, hanging your food won't do any good.  
Mom sends the cubs up the tree to train them in the proper technique of food 
retreival.  

Here are 3 suggestions on how to keep YOUR food from the bears:

1.  Use exhisting bear boxes
2.  Get VERY good at stealth camping
3.  LUCK, LUCK, LUCK

Happy Trails      --- Pat


 


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