Bears, Food, and Campers?
#11
Posted 09 July 2009 - 07:28 PM
#12
Posted 09 July 2009 - 07:38 PM
Are the Yetis US made? I couldn't find that info.
My bad. On their website it says they are manufactured in the Philippines. HQ and distribution is in Austin, TX.
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#13
Posted 09 July 2009 - 07:46 PM
#14
Posted 09 July 2009 - 08:48 PM
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#15
Posted 09 July 2009 - 09:30 PM
'99 Ford Ranger XLT, '08 FWC Eagle
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“the clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.” - John Muir
#16
Posted 06 December 2009 - 09:05 PM
Good luck
W.T.
#17
Posted 06 December 2009 - 11:25 PM
I have my truck fully detailed each year before going camping and allow NO, NONE, ZERO loose food or eating/drinking in the truck EVER. I scrub my coolers and rinse with Clorox after every trip. Wipe them, my stove, chuck-box, kitchen-box down after every meal with Clorex wipes.
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#18
Posted 06 December 2009 - 11:32 PM
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#19
Posted 07 December 2009 - 01:22 AM
You may want to check out these coolers.
http://www.galaxycoo...ooler_specs.php
I have had some experience with the Yeti coolers on river trips and I am less than impressed.
Galaxy coolers are what a lot of river outfitters are using.
Google GCPBA and if you join as a member they are running a 40% off members special on Galaxy. Might save you some money. Don't know if they are bear proof but what I have seen of the Yeti on the river they have a lot of problems with the latches and lid warpage.
Drtrat
After reading this thread at Expedition Portal I began to wonder about bears and OUR refers.
Anyone have any opinions/stories to share?
This all started after my crappy igloo failed to hold ice for more than 30 hours. I started trying to prep the wife for an Engel to go with our Dometic 3-way. Well, I'm not feeling it anymore. I think I'm going to save for a Yeti.
#20
Posted 07 December 2009 - 06:29 AM
Make fun if you wish. However, I have been car camping/tent camping for over 40 years in all 11 of the Western States and there are a lot of campgrounds in that area that are smack-dab in the middle of bear country. I have never been bothered by bears doing anything more that wandering through my site, snif around a bit and move on to more productive sites. I have watched as those same bears have trashed many other campsites on both sides of mine as well as those behind and across the road from mine. All because the campers didn't keep a clean campsite. I don't know how how old either of you may be, but if you were an adult in the 60's perhaps you remenber the Volvo sedans of that age. They were some of the most solidly built cars ever. Really heavy steel. Well I watched a small black bear sow (not more than 150 lbs.) open up a 64 Volvo sedan like it was made of cardboard. When she got out of the car it looked like a battle-zone. She also opened the trunk like she had a key. If you want to take that kind of a chance with your vehicle or your tent, your gear, etc. be my guest. However, I don't really wish that on you or any other camper.
W.T.
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