12v fridge in bear country?

[huskyrunnr]

Last time I backpacked in Yellowstone I packed in a portable bear fence. That was just for the campsite, we still did the bear bag/ tree thing. A portable fence could be used for your base camp perimeter. Perfect application. I made my own but there are companies that sell them. They show pictures of their fences around food caches and around their STOL planes in the middle of AK.

 

[Utah KJ]

Excuse my question: but I thought bears go mostly with their smell... I had no idea that they are already trained in identifying fridges by just looking at them through a car window... crazy.

Ravens in the desert have learned to unzip backpacks to get to food inside. Crafty bastids.

 

[Wilbah]

I'm always kind of curious about some of the things here too. Wouldn't covering a fridge with a blanket look just like a cooler? I totally get keeping the site clean etc. I've also wondered about the bear fencing. I've kind of felt like I do about locking doors...while it won't prevent someone completely they are more likely to go somewhere where there isn't a fence. Anyone have any real world experience that they have worked? Husky have you seen/heard it keep any bears away?

 

[huskyrunnr]

No bear encounters for us on that trip. I did notice on that trip that the Dude Ranchers that run dudes into Slough Creek to fish had their packstock inside a portable fence. That would be a good source for real world experience. I've only heard/read secondhand that they are effective. Some claim the bears can smell the ozone. The clicking will drive some folks nuts. Google "yellowstone electric fence".

I like IdaSho's dog idea. I couldn't bring mine into Yellowstone.

 

[grandpa]

If you can't bring the dog. Bring the bark.

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