Re: [at-l] Mysteries of backpacking

["Diana ^(raven)^" <raven@gwis2.circ.gwu.edu>]

DonandBeth@aol.com wrote:
> 
> Good information on bear-bagging.  I've read where the food storage bag
> should be made of heavy, paw-proof material.  It seems to me that a
> racoon/squirrel/bear will be able to rip into most any bag they get ahold of.
>  Do you use a heavy one or just a lightweight nylon stuffbag?  Thanks.

I just use a stuffsack, lightweight nylon. Gotta count those ounces! ;) 
I think they'd be able to get into just about *any* bag, so why bother
carrying a heavy one. 

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