R-pod Owners Forum : Camping/podding in bear areas https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Camping Adventures : Camping/podding in bear areas Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:55:45 +0000 Tue, 04 Jul 2017 10:01:34 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=10205 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Camping/podding in bear areas : Thanks all! https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10205&PID=95911#95911 Author: Unclewillis
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Posted: 04 Jul 2017 at 10:01am

Thanks all!]]> Tue, 04 Jul 2017 10:01:34 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10205&PID=95911#95911 Camping/podding in bear areas : They are watching https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10205&PID=95634#95634 Author: Leo B
Subject: 10205
Posted: 27 Jun 2017 at 1:38pm


They are watchingApprove
]]> Tue, 27 Jun 2017 13:38:35 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10205&PID=95634#95634 Camping/podding in bear areas : Originally posted by osageon... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10205&PID=95515#95515 Author: Guests
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Posted: 26 Jun 2017 at 5:49am

Originally posted by osage

on the lighter side.   Just hope your not the slowest runner if you see one.


That has always been my "bear defense tactic"..........camp/hike with someone who cannot run as fast as me. Darwin takes over and it becomes a matter of "survival of the fittest".    ]]> Mon, 26 Jun 2017 05:49:39 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10205&PID=95515#95515 Camping/podding in bear areas : on the lighter side. Just hope... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10205&PID=95512#95512 Author: osage
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Posted: 25 Jun 2017 at 9:30pm

on the lighter side.   Just hope your not the slowest runner if you see one.]]> Sun, 25 Jun 2017 21:30:28 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10205&PID=95512#95512 Camping/podding in bear areas : For safety's sake we cook... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10205&PID=95503#95503 Author: jato
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Posted: 25 Jun 2017 at 7:29pm

For safety's sake we cook outside the pod when in bear country, like when we go to Glacier N.P.  Not much a bear can't get into if they put their mind, and paws to it.  Saw an ad about the Yeti cooler, claim they don't approve it with their name unless it can withstand a bear attack for 30 minutes.  Hmmm, that is pretty impressive if you have ever been up close and personal with one; even seeing one at a zoo.  ]]> Sun, 25 Jun 2017 19:29:18 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10205&PID=95503#95503 Camping/podding in bear areas : The first word a momma bear teaches... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10205&PID=95484#95484 Author: ArenaBlanca
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Posted: 25 Jun 2017 at 9:25am

The first word a momma bear teaches its cubs is, "Coleman" because that's where the food is. The best thing to do is check with the rangers in the area where you want to camp. That being said, I saw a hole that was torn in a chain link fence by a bear, albeit, a polar bear in Newfoundland.]]> Sun, 25 Jun 2017 09:25:24 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10205&PID=95484#95484 Camping/podding in bear areas : There was a Honda in the early... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10205&PID=95454#95454 Author: john in idaho
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Posted: 24 Jun 2017 at 10:40am

There was a Honda in the early 70s that the yosemite bears would selectively break into.  No rain gutters, and the rubber molding was just over the curve on the roof.  That Yeti cooler looks to be bear proof for about 2 minutes because of the latches for the lid.  If you have ever watched a bear tear in to something--- they are not gentle.]]> Sat, 24 Jun 2017 10:40:29 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10205&PID=95454#95454 Camping/podding in bear areas : If a bear can't smell or... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10205&PID=95450#95450 Author: Guests
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Posted: 24 Jun 2017 at 9:05am


If a bear can't smell or see food, it will likely move on. Keep things tidy and you'll probably be just fine. "Bear boxes" are usually for those folks who have tents or soft sided RVs.]]> Sat, 24 Jun 2017 09:05:25 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10205&PID=95450#95450 Camping/podding in bear areas : Ditto!! You will have more trouble... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10205&PID=95447#95447 Author: Leo B
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Posted: 24 Jun 2017 at 6:55am

Ditto!! You will have more trouble with raccoons, skunks and crows, than with bears.]]> Sat, 24 Jun 2017 06:55:30 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10205&PID=95447#95447 Camping/podding in bear areas : Answers to 1-4 is:gun. About the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10205&PID=95444#95444 Author: Danielw1
Subject: 10205
Posted: 23 Jun 2017 at 10:57pm

Answers to 1-4 is:gun. About the fridge.... really? Like, really?. Your yeti cooler is more likely to be stolen for its name by a human than a bear mess with it.

Just camp, cook food, make noise (have a good time) and don't worry about it. I have camped in bear dense areas cooking bacon and elk steak in a tent and had no problems. clean up well and don't leave food out. ]]> Fri, 23 Jun 2017 22:57:14 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10205&PID=95444#95444 Camping/podding in bear areas : This is more of a general camping... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10205&PID=95332#95332 Author: Unclewillis
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Posted: 20 Jun 2017 at 1:27pm

This is more of a general camping questions than an R-pod question. We are thinking of taking the pod to places in the high Seirra that ave campgrounds but also have bear boxes for food. We have never been in areas like this and were wondering if anyone had experience with this type of issue and a camper.

1. do bears tear into RV's like automobiles to find food?

2. does the RV fridge count as safe storage?

3. Our Yeti cooler says its bear proof, but is it?

4. Canned food attract bears?

Im sure there are other precautions but I cant think of any right now.

Any input is greatly appreciated.


Thanks ]]> Tue, 20 Jun 2017 13:27:51 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10205&PID=95332#95332