Re: [Paddlewise] Bear Bags

From: <Rcgibbert_at_aol.com>
Date: Fri, 31 May 2002 11:21:17 EDT
In a message dated 5/30/2002 10:04:08 PM Pacific Daylight Time, 
michaeldaly_at_rogers.com writes:


> By the way, you have to be very careful in assuming that the bear 
> can't smell the food in your gear.  While you may be ok on the first
> day, opening and closing the food bags while preparing meals will
> tend to transfer the scent to the outside of the bags over time.
> Bears have lots more nose than you do.

I wholeheartedly agree and wish to add that only one incident is required to 
forever turn a bear into a human food lover forever. I respect peoples 
opinions on bear country camp hygiene, however, if your opinions run across 
the grain of professionals like Herrero's advice you might be playing fast 
and loose with other peoples lives, as well as that bear's, that bear's cubs, 
and so on.

Rob G

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