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Broken Butterfly
05-25-2015, 18:31
Are there bear cables at the shelters in Georgia?

FatMan
05-25-2015, 18:35
Yes indeed.

OgreJon
05-25-2015, 18:50
In most of them, but not all. None at Blood Mountain Shelter or Plumorchard Gap shelter. I would guess there are none at Woods Hole since it is covered by the same seasonal canister rule as Blood Mountain (requred 3/1-6/1), but I haven't been to that one personally so I can't say for sure. I think all the rest have them.

Broken Butterfly
05-25-2015, 19:45
Thank you for the info. Won't worry so much about getting it down. Have everything just in case.

ChrisJackson
05-25-2015, 22:03
Woods Hole has cables...

daddytwosticks
05-26-2015, 07:14
When I hiked through last year, there were cables at Plumborchard Gap shelter. :)

bigcranky
05-26-2015, 07:18
Woods Hole has cables...

Yes, because the bear canister rule is in effect only part of the year.

To the OP, it's worth practicing your bear bag hanging technique. I highly recommend the PCT Method (http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/bear_bag_hanging_technique.html). It's relatively simple and more secure.

Broken Butterfly
05-27-2015, 19:19
Yes, because the bear canister rule is in effect only part of the year.

To the OP, it's worth practicing your bear bag hanging technique. I highly recommend the PCT Method (http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/bear_bag_hanging_technique.html). It's relatively simple and more secure.


Thanks, I have my rope, knot and watched the PCT method. Guess I best get on it. We leave June 21'. If it doesn't stop raining around here I may have to hang myself from the tree to keep from drowning.