I miss the days when one would tether their SS Sierra cup to the outside of your pack so it would bang against the aluminum external frame.
I miss the days when one would tether their SS Sierra cup to the outside of your pack so it would bang against the aluminum external frame.
Hahaha, I rarely see anyone hiking in an external frame anymore. I still have mine but its mostly used when I let a friend borrow it.I miss the days when one would tether their SS Sierra cup to the outside of your pack so it would bang against the aluminum external frame.
After coming face to face with a moose in glacier park I would add them also.
On my few hikes in Glacier park we ran into quite a few Rangers. They had good advice on being safe in near country. Keep a clean camp, which also keeps other critters away. Here in the south possums and raccoons can make a mess of camp just not as deadly as bears.
Make noise while hiking. This is actually tougher than I thought. Talk, clap hands, whistle, whatever. One ranger told me he wasn't a fan of bear bells. Said it wasn't human enough and he thought could actually attract a bears curiosity. Not sure if I believed him or not.
After a few days in the park we started to relax more. But started to notice spots where bears or other wildlife may be. I think more experience would help me.
We did see two Grizzlies and one black bear while hiking. But spotted them in time to stop and see them go another direction. Don't be tempted to get close for the money shot. Let them know you are there.
Thanks, everyone, for the suggestions and anecdotes. I very much appreciate it.
Like I used to say to my ex-wife who would accuse me of "thinking about money too much" ... "I think about money so I don't have to worry about money like you do." I guess that's the same approach I'm taking with regard to hiking in bear country. I've read a lot about it, but I'd like to get some real world experience with someone who is diligent about taking the prescribed measures to avoid bad encounters so that I won't have to "worry" about it.
Last edited by 1csleptonkayak; 05-19-2015 at 11:59.
I have done some hiking in bear country and never ran into any. Since I don't want nothing to do with them I would do a 180 from there direction. Ticks, chiggers, and snakes are another problem.
Straight out of Clayton.
Most physical hike: Grandfather Mountain, NC. Aug 13.
I don't need to make my pack lighter. I need to make my (_*_) lighter.
I had a black bear watching me water the plants at 1 am in the Smokies this weekend. I yelled and clapped my hands for a second and didn't see him again.
The most comfortable pack I have ever used was an external frame Jansport that I removed the pack from, burrito wrapped with my tarp most all my gear, diamond hitched to the frame, affixed a "go bag" made from a gear loft from a tent and tied the bear canister. That was one sweet trip!
Sorry to make a point of it but I know folks are thinking it... now that she is the "ex-wife" she no longer has to worry about money?? (Smacks self)... ouch, I know and I am sorry
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I think the best way to hike in bear contry is to take someone with you that you know you can out run!.
But really it's simple basics, keep food in air tight containers so they cant smell it and if you come up on one dont panic ,just change direction and move quickly away.
(or throw bacon grease on your partner and run)..
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