Comments on: 7 Definitive Tips to Keep Bears Away When Camping

By: Sarah_the_Survivor

Sarah_the_Survivor — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 09:43:28 +0000

Interesting tips. I always just thought making a lot of noise was enough to keep bears away. Good to know there’s more ways.

By: CampDad

CampDad — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 09:43:28 +0000

In reply to JenSmith22. Try odor-proof bags for snacks. Works for us!

By: TrailMixTony

TrailMixTony — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 09:43:28 +0000

In reply to ZeeMan. In my experience, those gadgets are hit or miss. Proper food storage and cleanliness at your site are your best bets.

By: CamperKathy

CamperKathy — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 09:43:28 +0000

In reply to RonTheBearGuy. so, is it like, they smell everything? even if i have my food locked up but the place is messy?

By: TrailheadTed

TrailheadTed — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 09:43:28 +0000

Really appreciate the tip about not bringing aromatic foods. Never considered how much that could affect bear interest in my camp.

By: Maxx234

Maxx234 — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 09:08:21 +0000

All this advice sounds great until you actually see a bear and forget everything you read. Then what? Run?

By: kathy_koala

kathy_koala — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 09:05:06 +0000

I think it’s worth mentioning that bears are generally more active at dawn and dusk. So maybe altering when you cook or hang around outside could minimize encounters. What do you think, Will Raynard?

By: JennyGreenThumb

JennyGreenThumb — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 08:36:15 +0000

Do you think planting certain types of plants around the camp could keep bears away? Like, maybe they don’t like the smell of lavender or something.

By: Ronny_Rambles

Ronny_Rambles — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 08:34:13 +0000

Keeping pets leashed is crucial, had a close call last spring. Never risking it again.

By: ParkRangerRick

ParkRangerRick — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 07:49:09 +0000

It’s critical to store your food correctly and keep the site clean. I’ve seen many campers neglect these simple rules, resulting in bear encounters. Prevention is key.

By: JenSmith22

JenSmith22 — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 07:48:18 +0000

so how do i keep snacks safe when the kiddos are hungry like every 5 mins? can’t put everything in bear cans, right?

By: FionaFrugal

FionaFrugal — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 07:26:34 +0000

not sure about spending extra on odor-proof bags. wouldn’t it be okay just to hang your food high up in a tree?

By: grumpybear88

grumpybear88 — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 07:20:12 +0000

great, so now apart from ghosts we gotta worry about bears too camping. what’s next, yetis?

By: LindaK.

LindaK. — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 06:38:59 +0000

Thank you, Will Raynard, for emphasizing the importance of cleaning up immediately after meals. It’s simple but often overlooked.

By: silly_me_123

silly_me_123 — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 06:35:26 +0000

If i drop my burger, does that mean i’m inviting a bear to dinner? lol might need to keep my snacks on a leash too.

By: readr4ever

readr4ever — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 06:11:43 +0000

not sure bout all that, bear cans seem like overkill. ive camped for years and never used one. just put ur food up a tree.

By: RonTheBearGuy

RonTheBearGuy — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 06:07:26 +0000

actually, the part about keeping everything clean in camp is super important. bears have an incredible sense of smell. good point there, will raynard.

By: nature_gal88

nature_gal88 — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 05:19:59 +0000

I always thought bears were more curious than hungry around camps. Didn’t know smelly food was such a big deal. Gonna pack better next time.

By: Sammy_the_Squirrel

Sammy_the_Squirrel — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 05:19:05 +0000

Heard bears were after my nuts, got to keep em safe haha

By: ZeeMan

ZeeMan — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 04:52:55 +0000

hey, was wondering if using those ultrasonic bear repellers is any good? read your piece but didn’t see it mentioned.