While these bags can be left on the ground like a canister you might want to tie the bag to a tree limb or hang it from a bear pole see below.
Best bear bag rope.
To retrieve the bear bag untie the rope at the tree trunk.
Tips for using bear bags.
And we also always got it off the tree without being stuck in the branches and bark and believe me we ve done some crazy tangly throws.
A far better choice is a braided spectra like the 725 that gossamer gear sells it has an oval cross section and is really slick it slides over the bark easily.
Pull on the end of the rope and pull the sack upward.
When a bear canister is not required bear bags are usually preferred.
Place reflective tape on it to make it easy to see but don t attach a rope and tie it off to a tree this will make it easy for a bear to carry off.
The outer sheath hangs up on the bark of many types of trees when the bag gets nearly empty you can wind up with your bag stuck in the tree.
What about bear bags.
I got the aircore from this website the same rope as they use in their bear bag system and we are pretty happy with it.
Everything you need to ensure your food is safe while you sleep.
This way no water can drip into it if it rains.
The best bear bag is a waterproof drawstring bag with a strap on the bottom.
The standing end of the rope is clipped back through the carabiner and then the bear bag is hoisted all the way to the top of the branch.
First it feels like its covered with wax so it never soaks thru like other ropes do.
Slowly release the rope so the bag doesn t come crashing down.
Bear bags are usually solid white.
Be sure to cinch the drawstring tight and tie the knot exactly the way the manufacturer instructs.
You ll want the bag to be as high as possible.
Check before you go.
Tie your bag on one end of a rope and throw the other end over the branch.
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At this point use a small stick or even a spare stake to use as a toggle.
4 easy steps to hang a bear bag using the pct method complete with reviews of the best lightweight bear bags for backpacking.
Tie on twig 4.
You actually hang the bag by the strap so it is upside down.
It s flat so it s easier to get it off the tree.
Suspend details below bear bagging is an essential skill for backpackers even for those who are not traveling in bear country.
The pct method uses a single rope that is tossed over a high sturdy branch and is then clipped to the bear bag with a mini carabiner.
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Paracord sucks for a bear bag line.
