I know bear attacks aren't very common but there are reports of bears in Georgia. Also I have read of a few cases of hikers being robbed.What kinda protection if any do you caring while trekking the AT?
I know bear attacks aren't very common but there are reports of bears in Georgia. Also I have read of a few cases of hikers being robbed.What kinda protection if any do you caring while trekking the AT?
none........
enough....
The only situation I heard of while thru-hiking last year involved someone getting drunk in town and having a run in with some locals.
Common sense goes a long way in keeping you out of trouble.
Don't leave your gear unattended.
If you don't feel comfortable around someone just move on.
Just use your head and be aware of what's going on around you.
"Chainsaw" GA-ME 2011
bring brain, nothing else is necesary.oh, use brain.
Hikers robbed ? You mean victims of petty theft, right ? Items stolen without force.
That happens every year, packs being stolen or items from packs being stolen. I have bear spray I carry ,nothing more.
Getting lost is a way to find yourself.
If you're scared of bears, carry bear spray.
Trying to protect yourself from a bear with a pistol will most likely get you in a lot of trouble and maybe dead.
Don't let your fears stand in the way of your dreams
throw chipmunks at the bears, it keeps em busy.
Yea protect your shoe laces - didn't imaginary Katz steal them? (Bill Bryson)
Dogs are excellent judges of character, this fact goes a long way toward explaining why some people don't like being around them.
Woo
I,m going ultralight.....how much do chimpmunks weigh?
Noisy Cricket........(Men in Black)
Dogs are excellent judges of character, this fact goes a long way toward explaining why some people don't like being around them.
Woo
Screech Owl--( My Cousin Vinny).
Getting lost is a way to find yourself.
what are they going to steal? Stinky socks?
I'm too tired at the end of the day to worry about protection.
Fear ridges that are depicted as flat lines on a profile map.
The only protection you should carry on the AT is a jimmy hat in case you get lucky.
"You know your camping trip really isn't going well when you find yourself hoping to stave off sepsis with a six-pack of Icehouse. "
"Age is not an accomplishment, and youth is not a sin."
Just don't follow anybody...........
Fear ridges that are depicted as flat lines on a profile map.
For bears just hike with someone that you can out run.
For theft don't shower it wont take long and no one will want you stuff.