I can't get to page 2 of my post,same old problems with the site re-vamp, which is why I am almost never on here now, too frustrating. So I have to mak e a new thread....sorry.....
In response to those who suggested I " pack a gun" on my trip,thanks for the concern but while backcountry camping/travelling with a gun to fend off bears has been proven to be the least effective " solution" in response to a bear attack. An attack can happen very quickly,certainly not affording one time to react with a firearm. Also the fact that us urbanites certainly don't often encounter bears in real life so our pucker factor will be tenfold,we will generally just be scared shi*less about a bear in our proximity.
A much smarter move would be to throughly educate yourself about how to camp safely while travelling in bear country,to follow some simple rules about oders,food storage,cooking and cleaning up after yourself, and where to set up camp least likely to interest bears. Bears generally are not looking to " eat you" for goodness sakes,just out of the blue. You will have to work pretty hard to get to the point where a bear is ready to put you on a spit with a basting brush.
I am travelling in thier land, thier natural habitat,and I will be respectfull of that fact, they have every right to be there as do I.
Personally I feel that when planning a trip a little education and research on where you will be going goes along way towards safe and responsible and enjoyable travel rather than racheting up your level of paranoia and reaching for a gun as the answer to every problem. You will be more open to new experiences and adventures when you have to rely on your wits,sense of humour and ,yes, good old fashioned common sense instead of making a bubble of fear around you,it creates negative energy,eh??.....LOL...
I am going to repeat that...good old fashioned common sense.
So no guns, or great big honkin' knives,samurai swords,mini guns or C4 for me on this trip, it's not how I roll ,dawg!! Heck, I have a waay better plan....
I'm bringin' Chuck Norris!!!!!
In response to those who suggested I " pack a gun" on my trip,thanks for the concern but while backcountry camping/travelling with a gun to fend off bears has been proven to be the least effective " solution" in response to a bear attack. An attack can happen very quickly,certainly not affording one time to react with a firearm. Also the fact that us urbanites certainly don't often encounter bears in real life so our pucker factor will be tenfold,we will generally just be scared shi*less about a bear in our proximity.
A much smarter move would be to throughly educate yourself about how to camp safely while travelling in bear country,to follow some simple rules about oders,food storage,cooking and cleaning up after yourself, and where to set up camp least likely to interest bears. Bears generally are not looking to " eat you" for goodness sakes,just out of the blue. You will have to work pretty hard to get to the point where a bear is ready to put you on a spit with a basting brush.
I am travelling in thier land, thier natural habitat,and I will be respectfull of that fact, they have every right to be there as do I.
Personally I feel that when planning a trip a little education and research on where you will be going goes along way towards safe and responsible and enjoyable travel rather than racheting up your level of paranoia and reaching for a gun as the answer to every problem. You will be more open to new experiences and adventures when you have to rely on your wits,sense of humour and ,yes, good old fashioned common sense instead of making a bubble of fear around you,it creates negative energy,eh??.....LOL...
I am going to repeat that...good old fashioned common sense.
So no guns, or great big honkin' knives,samurai swords,mini guns or C4 for me on this trip, it's not how I roll ,dawg!! Heck, I have a waay better plan....
I'm bringin' Chuck Norris!!!!!