The science of scent, bears, and ways to severely restrict odor diffusion

[Murali C]

JG H – after packing in them in odor proof bags, where do you store the food? hang them or hide them?

[JG H]

In the Smokies, they have hanging cables at every campsite so we hang our food bags on those.

If we’re somewhere else on the east cost that doesn’t have established hanging systems we hang our food bags using the PCT method.

If we’re backpacking where bear canisters are required, we use those.

[jscott]

“Never open your can and all will be good.”

Can’t wait for. the new rules in Yosemite backcountry:

–you must carry a hard sided bear canister for all your food

–you’re not allowed to open the canister, unless you stumble upon an obviously malnourished bear. Then you ARE required to cook a heathy meal for the bear, while wearing disposable surgeons gloves. The gloves must then be stored in the canister for the remainder of your hike.

–you are allowed to eat another backpacker, in order to reduce traffic in the Yosemite backcountry. But you must pack out the remains, in a bear canister. So you must carry two bear canister, one empty, one full.

–have a safe trip!

[David D]

4mil bags+odour proof storage (Opsak), that’s what I do as well, no issues yet but don’t want to jinx it

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