I have two deck bags that I got primarily for kayaking but that also double very nicely as bear bags. Usually you need just one per person. I think they are medium sized. The waterproof feature has the added advantage of minimizing scent when the bag is properly closed. Any strong bag will work just as well, if you can devise a point of attachment. Just keep in mind that it will hang in the elements and tempt all kinds of small creatures. My thin line (1/8"(?)/50 feet) also doubles as the bear line itself. Tie a monkey's paw knot for throwing the line (over a high branch far away from the tent) or wrap the line around a carabiner many times before throwing. Although not difficult to do, this is one of those elementary camping skills that repays a little practice. I was in the Apostle Islands over the weekend, which hosts a number of black bears and where the more luxurious camp sites feature food lockers and enclosed latrines. I wondered if any kayaker had ever stashed food in his kayak only to find the boat trashed the next day. TFJ -------------------- 1. How and where and in what do you store your food while camping? 2. What are the less expensive alternatives to commercial bear bags, yet are still effective? 3. Anyone make their own bear bag and care to share the instructions? Rick - Poquoson, VA ------------------------------------------ The information contained in this e-mail message may be privileged, confidential, and protected from disclosure. If you are not the intended recipient, any further disclosure or use, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message or any attachment is strictly prohibited. If you think that you have received this e-mail message in error, please delete it and notify the sender. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Tue May 28 2002 - 12:30:37 PDT
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