This looks like a great idea, but as an almost religious bear-bagger, what are some tips. I always hang my food downwind and away from where I hang my hammock.
I would love to eat from the hammock for breakfast, just like Shug, but I am concerned about critters getting into my food.
Do you just eat dehydrated foods in a good airtight packaging to prevent a foo disappearing act?
-Jeremy "Brother Bones"
Originally Posted by FLRider
I always cook dinner away from where I sleep, but I cook breakfast in camp. I don't worry about breakfast because I'm packing up to leave anyway. I typically have something simple for breakfast like oatmeal in a freezer bag and tea.
Yep ... why worry about the next person to hang at that site?
Last edited by obxh2o; 09-30-2011 at 14:15.
"I go because it irons out the wrinkles in my soul." -- Sigurd Olson
He mentioned that he doesn't camp in shelters or standard sites either, so I'd say what he does is no more dangerous than if he'd just setup in that same spot to cook...which again is away from shelters and other camp sites.
No bears in Indiana since the Bears of Blue River. Raccoons can give you a run for your victuals though. Some the new Kevlar soft bags work well with those, but its never too soon to get into the habit of bagging, and hanging.
Gives you a little bush crafting to practice. The first time can be almost comical and over time you can learn to get pretty darn slick doing it.
IMO a quick cup of tea and a little oatmeal or a poptart,in the morning, shouldn't make for a problem, in campsite, as long as you don't linger and adhere to strict LNT.
Around shelters and established campsites I usually find enough crumbs and debris, to defeat nearly any purpose I may have in mind, by keeping my food away from it. *Hint half burned food and containers in a fire ring doesn't get it.
I may use one to stop at for an afternoon meal or early supper, before moving on to a more suitable location, but that's about it. Always prefer to set-up out of sight of the trail at any rate. With a group it might be different, but solo, I don't really want just anyone walking into camp on me.
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No bear in their right mind would dare to mess with me before my caffene fix. I'll take the chance depending on the area and problems...it is worth it.
I hang my food at night and just get up and go get it in the morn as I wet the dew.
Jump back in the hammock and enjoy some coffee and Pop Tarts.
May not be for all.
Shug
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+1 on the Shug approach. It's what I do. Be bear aware. Be smart.
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Excellent. I couldn't imagine not bagging my food. I have to protect that stuff. It's valuable.
-Jeremy "Brother Bones"
I can say I saw a bear ignore a baggy of oatmeal sitting on a table. ;-) OTOH I fully agree with not having it handy while I'm asleep.
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