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Food Storage in the Backcountry

Discussion in 'Food Talk' started by Gunshot-6A, Nov 5, 2018.

  1. Nov 5, 2018 at 1:57 PM
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    Gunshot-6A

    Gunshot-6A [OP] Prime Beef

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    Hey everyone, not sure what forum to post this in, so here seemed like a good idea.

    What do you do for food storage whilst in the woods/dirt/snow/etc? I'm making a trip up to the arctic circle next summer and scoping out options for food storage. Really looking at a fridge of some sorts since ice doesn't last long in UT in general, and it may be tricky to find up north.

    Mainly concerned about having 2000+ pound furry critters going through my truck bed with me on top of it in the tent. Coming from a backpacking background, bear cans or hanging food 100+ feet away is the norm, but I also don't have 2-2.5 weeks of good food tucked in my ruck.
     
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  2. Nov 6, 2018 at 11:04 AM
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    PackCon

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    I have a Grizzly cooler thats bear proof. I love it. The lid clamps down tight.

    I can’t imagine a bear knowing theres food around if its in the cooler. It seals tight.
     
  3. Nov 6, 2018 at 3:01 PM
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    If you’re worried then handle it like you’re hiking. Buy a bear resistant, lockable cooler and remove it from the truck each night. Store the rest of your dry foods and toiletries in a bear bin and stash it away from the truck as well.
     
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