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    Default Ursak minor

    I have decided I want to try one and was curious how they are holding up
    for you guys and gals.

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    I thru-hiked the AT with one this year, held up fine. Well, one exception, I got some mold spots on it, but I think that was from having an odor proof liner inside and often a plastic bag on the outside, so there was likely prolonged periods of moisture. I used vinegar, and I think the mold isn't an issue now.

    Worked great, btw, I often slept with my food next to me in shelters, never lost any food to rodents. I'd definitely use the Ursack Minor on the AT again.
    Gadget
    PCT: 2008 NOBO, AT: 2010 NOBO, CDT: 2011 SOBO, PNT: 2014+2016

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    Thanks for the good info.

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    Used mine on the PCT this year too and I agree with the above. Pretty handy to have. I worry more about rodents than I do bears. About the same weight as a stuff sack so why not have some piece of mind as well?
    AT - Georgia to Maine '09
    PCT - Mexico to Canada '10
    CDT - Canada to Mexico '11


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    I'll put in a vote for it too. Used it the entire thru hike and it held up great. Lightweight and big enough for all my food.

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    If I were a shelter dweller on the AT this is a product I would def have.
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