[pct-l] extra clothing (bears)

[Bob Bankhead]

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"The main things are to leave
your dishes out in the open, and leave your pack unzipped so that
a bear can investigate it without destroying it."


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And how do you plan to carry your gear after the bear runs off with your empty pack? I had one do just that in Lyell Canyon. Pack was completely empty beside the tent. He just grabbed and ran - almost got away too but hung up a shoulder strap on a low tree. He did manage to tear off, and get away with, my belt pouch containing my permit, notebook, and a very expensive compass. The nearby bear can and 2 odor-proof sacks (cleaned dishes + trash that didn't fit in the can) were left untouched.

I slept with my empty pack in my tent from then on. You might want to do the same.

Respectfully,

Wandering Bob

 

 
                   
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