Saw this on social media this morning. Heard of people using pots, pans and string to enclose their campsite, now there is an easier way for them to feel secure at night.
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Tripwire campsite warning devices
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If it helps you sleep better it's a good idea, weather a bear comes through or not.
No thanks. I would set it off and scare the **** out of me on my way to the thunderbox.
I thought about that too. I also thought about the likely scenario of a bear coming into camp and leaving when you otherwise would have remained sound asleep. Now you're probably up for most of the night.
Critter Gitters work very well for bears or other pests intent on approaching you camp. Up on the Koyukuk River, we were sitting in the tent to avoid bugs and watched a black bear approach our camp. When the Critter Gitter went off, he not only ran away but swam the river.
They sound exactly like a household smoke alarm triggeredby a motion detector.
They sound exactly like a household smoke alarm triggeredby a motion detector.
Reminds me of this this thread I researched a couple of years ago:
The Compleat Guide to Modern Bear Deterrence
A bit of research convinces me that we are all rank amateurs and hopeless incompetents at serious bear deterrence. Herewith my findings and recommendations for a truly bear safe wilderness trip. Every campsite should be surrounded heavy duty portable electric bear fencing. In addition, each...
www.canoetripping.net
I used to use these M1 anti-handling devices on long tripwires to keep deer out of my garden. In the military, they are connected to an M17 Anti Tank Mines to prevent the enemy from just pulling the mines out.
well that m1 anti-handling device sure looks like the micro tripping units sold by triggercanons.
we can now see where their idea came from.
any brilliant ideas why i can't use capitals. when i try i get a tab and a shift gives me a blank space
we can now see where their idea came from.
any brilliant ideas why i can't use capitals. when i try i get a tab and a shift gives me a blank space
your inner eecummings poet. Good to hear from you.
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