Re: [pct-l] More on bears

[Slyinmd@aol.com]

In a message dated 1/18/99 6:54:47 PM US Eastern Standard Time,
java2@ix.netcom.com writes:

<< Your options are:
 1. Sleeping with it [kinda risky] >>

Has anyone actually seen, heard of, or personally had a bear enter a tent and
have their food taken?

I know this isn't the AT, however, unless there was a bear box or bear pole to
use, I always slept with my food with me in my tent, either that or it was
hanging in plain site at a shelter and I never had a problem.  I did hear of a
few incidents. 

That said, in the high risk areas along the PCT, unless there is a bear box or
bear pole (you have 'em), I "plan" on stealth camping, with my food with me.  

I was also fortunate enough to see six bears along the trail (awesome
animals), all during the day. 

Sly
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