wrote on Jan 12^th, 2006 at 6:51pm:

...<SNIP> Here's my question, how far is far enough away?  I've always struggled with this when hanging or stashing.  My rule of thumb has been, go until you think it's far enough, then double that distance.  So far, never had a bear in camp...

Cliff's idea would be great IF people did that instead of the reverse or worse. I KNOW how that goes.

I hang because it works better and is easier than hiding for me IF the campsite warrants either. Some approved sort of barrel sounds great. Really great. No worries beyond it being pawed into the lake which only affects you, not the people who follow you.

The blue (no problems/mice yet) barrels scare me. My $3 RubberMaid food pack is blue (mouse proof) and I hear   (You need to Login or Register. (see: Facts>Vision) Plus, I know how lazy and lucky people THINK they are...