Going on my first backpacking trip into black bear country this weekend, in Red River Gorge, in Ky. We know we'll have to hang our food and food-smelling stuff in a bear bag when we camp, but I've never had to do it before.
I've seen a bunch of Youtube videos, and the actual hanging of the bag looks pretty simple. But like a lot of things, I'm wondering if there's anything more to it than what I've seen on the videos.
We plan to put all the food, any trash, toothpaste, and anything that could smell good to a bear in the bag, 10-12 feet high, 6 feet away from the nearest tree.
(Also, I will have my 9mm Shield with me.)
I've seen a bunch of Youtube videos, and the actual hanging of the bag looks pretty simple. But like a lot of things, I'm wondering if there's anything more to it than what I've seen on the videos.
We plan to put all the food, any trash, toothpaste, and anything that could smell good to a bear in the bag, 10-12 feet high, 6 feet away from the nearest tree.
(Also, I will have my 9mm Shield with me.)