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Sep 15, 2009 at 12:51 am #1527669

Ken
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@scienceken
Locale: Western Oregon

Thanks for the write up! Looking forward to trying this and the previous write up on this site for the PCT method.

Especially appreciate the video.

Sep 15, 2009 at 8:58 am #1527742

Kevin Sawchuk
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@ksawchuk
Locale: Northern California

With the PCT method you can't pull the food as high (you're limited to half of your hang height plus your height) and can't pull it away from the tree to make it more confusing. I've never had a bear find the tie off rope except by accident and in that one case she bumped into it and walked toward the food. Having it hit the tie off tree at 5-6 feet prevents these accidental encounters.

Additionally the PCT method is more "fussy" (you have to hold the food while you tie in the string).

Sep 16, 2009 at 11:43 am #1528075

Frank Deland
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@rambler
Locale: On the AT in VA

Another method to get your line up into the trees is to use a sling-shot to launch a small line with a weight on the end over the selected branch. Then tie your larger line used for hanging your bear bag onto the end of the lighter line and hoist it up.

To make your sling shot, use the method used to make guy-line tensioners, but do not have the line connected in the middle of the rubber tubing. The tubing will then stretch out to become the sling-shot power cord. Attach one end to the top of an Easton tent peg, the other to webbing to hold the shot

Here are photos of the sling-shot:

http://community.webshots.com/album/574683122TVwmEV

Sep 16, 2009 at 11:50 am #1528079

Kevin Sawchuk
BPL Member

@ksawchuk
Locale: Northern California

That's pretty slick–and for self defense too! I like how it breaks down into innocent pieces.

Sep 16, 2009 at 10:51 pm #1528219

Doug Johnson
BPL Member

@djohnson
Locale: Pacific Northwest

Yes- good points Kevin. It is tough to get that stick tied in place with the PCT method. Your approach is easier on that end for sure.

Hmm…you've got me thinking…

Thanks!

Doug

Sep 17, 2009 at 10:53 am #1528334

Kendall Clement
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@socalpacker
Locale: Cebu, Philippines

Kevin,

I really enjoyed the article and the video! I found them to be very helpful.

Thank you for your thoroughness. :)

Kendall

Sep 25, 2009 at 2:33 pm #1530590

Denis Grabill
Spectator

@gonzo
Locale: west central ohio

i've found that i am able to roll my 100' of parachute cord up into a ball (sort of like a ball of twine) and i can unwrap a length of cord and toss the remaining ball up over my chosen branch…. if i miss, i just roll the cord back up into a ball and try again…. never failed to get it hung yet in over 30 years of backpacking (better still….yogi's never gotten to my food bag!!)

Mar 23, 2011 at 4:38 pm #1713657

Derek Ruhland
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@derekruhland
Locale: Southern California

Kevin,

Awesome article. Very well written and easy to understand. I know I am a bit late to the party on this thread, but I was wondering if you have a specific recommendation for the type of rope. None of the options on this site are 3mm or over, and all are higher than 300lb test. I looked into parachord, because the sheath is tightly woven, but again the test is higher than is probably realistic to break with body weight (about 450lb for the weakest one). Any tips would be appreciated. Thanks.

Mar 23, 2011 at 8:27 pm #1713768

Kevin Sawchuk
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@ksawchuk
Locale: Northern California

3mm cord is about right, parachute cord also works. While the test is ~300# I've relied on being able to break the rope by leaving the inevitable nicks that develop near the end due to the rock landing on it when throwing the rope. The spectra cord is never going to break. Fortunately I haven't had to break a rope for several years now.
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