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Re: Food pack storage poll
Reply #10 - Jun 3rd, 2004 at 12:06pm
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You're right.  72 posts would never be enough information for someone to get an idea of how to handle food storage - my mistake.  Call it what you like, I call it redundant.  I don't mind the topic being resurrected from the past but why not use the same thread and then if you have something new - offer it up.
  
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Reply #11 - Jun 3rd, 2004 at 3:31pm
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I don't mind the topic being resurrected from the past but why not use the same thread and then if you have something new - offer it up.


PJ:  Point well taken, and I agree. That is what I try to do,
but I am weak and lazy and get sucked into new (old)
threads too easily.

If you or db or anyone else wants to move my garbage
about powder kegs to a different, more appropriate,
thread, I would have no complaint.

-aj
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Re: Food pack storage poll
Reply #12 - Jun 3rd, 2004 at 5:35pm
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Well, I wouldn't call it "garbage" asmjock - It's new info and how "YOU" do it and how someone else might do it thanks to your suggestion and experience.  By doing a search on the topic and posting there you ressurrect the topic and it comes back front and center to the current discussion.  Don't take my critique as me trying to be a** hole - it's just my feeble attempt to keep organized & relative.

My "search police" thing is really done tongue-in-cheek.
  
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Reply #13 - Jun 3rd, 2004 at 7:49pm
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My "search police" thing is really done tongue-in-cheek.



Just be careful of taking anything tongue-in-cheek from someone wearing, well, lets just not go there.

FWIW - I have had good success with the Ursacks but hang them as well.  I find that, if you are using a two rope system, and you secure the primary (anchor) rope high enough, you can find ample height and separation by securing the second rope to another tree.

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Re: Food pack storage poll
Reply #14 - Jun 4th, 2004 at 12:41am
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I dunno....just a thought. However, I also agree it is nice to see the Research Police add to a thread.  Better to add then just forget about R & D.... eh Stumpy?

I still hang my bag, but that may all change some day after getting a look at Woods Blue Barrel Food pack this weekend.  I would rather not mention that I had a small issue with my Duluth food pack this weekend, but gonna.... Driving 80 on I 29 headed south wind gust of 45 combined for wind speeds of 125, lifted and hurdled my bag off the back of my truck. Quite a tumble.

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Hey K,
After reading that, I don't think it's the "Research" Police that you need be concerned with.
  
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Reply #15 - Jun 4th, 2004 at 2:31am
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Stumpers.... I aint concerned about the research police... I enjoy their posts.... I just add my thoughts.... unlike you.

Frankly I'm bored with yer inability to share lately.  Have you been hanging by a rope? Yer certainly no diamond.

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Reply #16 - Jun 4th, 2004 at 10:15am
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My gosh! Why are things getting heated? Someone needs to take a chill pill or go for a paddle.
I am what I am.
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Reply #17 - Jun 4th, 2004 at 1:04pm
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I'm with Snowdog on this one. A clean camp is the best deterent there is. I've also been 25+ years away from hanging packs. Too much work, and the entertainment value derived from watching bears swatting at the pack is minimal. I'd rather hang a stringer of fish from a tree. Less work, and it will definitely call the bears to camp, as well as iritate the gulls and any companions foolish enough to stay in camp with you. Wink Cheesy Grin Grin Roll Eyes old salt
  
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Re: Food pack storage poll
Reply #18 - Jun 4th, 2004 at 2:30pm
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I've always hung mine, however without the right gear and/or trees, it becomes a time consuming venture. At best, the results might have been a false sense of security. I took the time and copied the system db has documented for this website. It works like a charm and is quick to set. There is still the issue of protecting the pack while you are away from the site and as stated elsewhere on this site, the only for sure way is to take it with you.

A story comes to mind, somewhat related. A company visitor to my desk told me of his bear experience in the BWCA. A novice in his group had left a bottle of blackberry brandy in his tent. The group returned to the campsite to find an adult bear with 2 cubs that had absolutely ravaged the tent and gearpacks. The bears would not leave and the group spent 2 nights separated from their belongings.
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Re: Food pack storage poll
Reply #19 - Jun 4th, 2004 at 8:36pm
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I live in California and backpack a lot and a few years ago Yosemite park made it mandatory for all backcountry travelers to use a bear canister(avalaible at REI and similar stores).There are 2 types,one is plastic and another is aluminum and both resemble a small beer keg.I read a magazing article where a guy had a grizzly bear that he used to test such gadgets and they did their job well but the bear was eventualy able to pop open the l lid on the plastic one.Now this was a semi tame huge 1000lb  grizzly that is an expert at breaking open"new designs" and it took all his strength  and a lot of time to open it.So for black bears it would be great.The only drawback is that they arent very big and for storing eggs and meat and large items it wouldnt be very good but for freeze dried foods and smaller items it would be perfect and you just leave it out.It is to clumsy for a bear to carry and after he fools around with it for a bit they get tired of it and move on.
  
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