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Title: Re: Bear-proofing camp....Jacobson's references
Post by solotripper on Mar 13^th, 2013 at 10:32pm

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; Is it the smell or the fact that it overwhelms all other odors

Pinesol contains between 8-12% pine oil depending on the scent formulation.
I suspect that along with the strong pine odor the other chemicals probably mask other odors and the pine scent is familiar to the bear and doesn't arouse his curiosity/food drive?

I've read that old time Pine Tar soap is a good choice for personal hygiene in Bear country for the same reason.