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Camping in bear country? You NEED to know this skill! 🐻🏕️ Darren Alff (the Bicycle Touring Pro) shares a step-by-step guide on how to properly hang a food bag in a tree overnight—a must-know technique for bikepackers, hikers, and campers who want to keep their food (and themselves) safe from bears and other wildlife.
✅ Step 1: Tie parachute cord around a stick (or rock)
✅ Step 2: Throw the stick/rock over a tree branch
✅ Step 3: Hoist the food bag high up into the tree
✅ Step 4: Secure the rope to a nearby tree for the night
This simple but essential skill could save your food—and prevent unwanted animal encounters.
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