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BrianD
05-19-2004, 10:37
> Wondering how people feel about "BEAR" buckets...
>
> Here in the backwoods of NH, black Bear are fairly common, but not a
> threat. They are really laid back creatures.
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> I have only had one come near my campsite but he or she didn't come
> that close, just getting nosey.
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> I am a suscriber of the old school or Bear prevention and hang my
> food. I am just curious as how some others feel. Are these buckets
> worth the 2 pounds that they add to the pack?
>
> Let me hear what the world has to say on this subject..
>
> See you all in the woods.
>
> Brian
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> "I was born an AMERICAN; I
> will live an AMERICAN; I
> shall die an AMERICAN."
> -Daniel Webster

Kerosene
05-19-2004, 18:45
No, you shouldn't need a bucket out East, but I would recommend hanging your food bag (plus toothpaste and similar stuff) using good bear-bagging techniques.