I'm a hanger.  There is no guaranteed method.  There are only tools & practices to make your food less attractive & more trouble than its worth.



Magicpaddler wrote on Oct 18^th, 2011 at 12:09pm:

Any one got any easy methods of getting the rope over that high limb that is partially blocked by a near by tree? MagicPaddler

Kite string and a rock.  Helps me with lots of hangs where the branch I need to reach is beyond my rope-throw range.  Also helps when there's a lot branches & needles to get through.  Once through just tie the main rope on and pull up.
I know of one guy who swears by a sling-shot & string.  Some places don't allow sling-shots, getting caught might not be worth it.

Don't tie anything to rope you're not willing to lose to the tree.

Carbiners are better than pullies imo, more versatile & a lot lighter & a lot stronger.

Not worried about portages.  The vast majority of bears run away at the first sign of people.  There's so much one can worry about, enough to ruin a trip.   :D