[pct-l] Equinox Ultra lite Bear Bag

[Steel-Eye]

Good morning, Kathleen,

The Equinox Ultra Lite Bear Bag is an organized way of hanging food over a 
tree limb.  It is not intended to resist an actual paws-on attempt by a 
bear.  The Ursak is made of tough material sufficient to resist tooth and 
nail -- at least for a while -- and its stout tether will prevent the bear 
from toting it off.  While the Ursak is not currently qualified for use in 
the SIBBG controlled area -- even with the aluminum sleeve liner -- it can 
be used elsewhere.  Without the liner a bear could possibly gain entry, but 
I believe the attempt would cause enough commotion that I would be awaked to 
chase him off.

Steel-Eye

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kathleen Salmon" <ksalmon at wesleyan.edu>
To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 7:46 AM
Subject: [pct-l] Equinox Ultra lite Bear Bag


> Hello!
>
> Has anyone heard about/used the Equinox Ultra Lite Bear Bag?
> (http://www.ems.com/catalog/product_detail_square.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442586910&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=282574489160438&bmUID=1207749001210)
>
> It seems to be new so I'm having trouble finding online reviews.
>
> I'm deciding between carrying that or an Ursack.
>
> The Equinox is $23, 2.2 oz + a 50 foot cord, ripstop nylon
>
> Ursack is $60+, 8oz and indestructible...
>
> Kathleen
>
>
>
>
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