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[pct-l] Bears and cars



I wondered about this myself.  seems like it might work...  I try not to drive to the Trailhead, so I don't have to worry about it while Hiking.  Now that the Greyhound bus no longer makes the route on 395, I am not sure what I will do.

peace,
dude in texas

> PTODDF@aol.com pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net [pct-l] Bears and carsDate: Fri, 24 Aug 2001 01:14:44 EDT
>
>Occurs to me, since the rangers at trailheads with big bear problems carry 
>plastic sheeting and duct tape to repair ripped out windows and doors, why 
>not get ahead of this one! That is, when you park at the trailhead, leave the 
>car windows down. Then get out and cover the open windows with cheap vinyl 
>sheeting and tape it (at least) to the the roof area above the window. 
>
>Now, when the bear goes "dumpster diving" in your absence, to get that one 
>hidden Burger King fry under the front seat that you missed, it won't be a 
>disaster. It will get it, but your seats, worst case, will only be a little 
>damp from the morning dew and/or light rains that happened in your absence.
>
>Logical, no? Whatcha think?
>
>Best, Todd in Tarzana.
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