Re: [Philmont]: Bear Bags and Rope

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Philmont provided bear bags and bear-bag ropes are free, and perfectly
adequate to the job. Some Crews (including my own) bring nylon laundry
bags or similar that are water resistant or waterproof - an obvious
benefit for wet treks. Also, anything with a drawstring tends to be
slightly easier to use, and nylon is slightly lighter and packs up much
tighter than the Philmont provided bear-bags (which are large,
close-weave seed bags, no draw-strings). Some Crews (again including my
own) also bring their own bear-bag ropes. Philmont bear-bag ropes are
heavy-duty - and heavy. I use 100 feet of 3/8's inch braided yellow
polypropylene, *brand new*, 600 pound breaking strain. I don't
recommend anything thinner than this, nor should you take anything used.
  Polypro rope weighs a third of the typical Philmont rope, which
explains why we bring it (as you probably know, I am a weight-watching
fanatic). LASTS ONE TREK ONLY; the bear-bag cables rip them up pretty
good. Afterwards, all they're good for is summer camp clothes lines and
canoe trip throw-ropes, and similar light duty.

- Dr. Bob

Robert W. Vernon wrote:
> I know Philmont distributes bear bags to the crews. I didn't know that some
> crews brought their own. What are the advantages/disadvantages to both sides
> of this equation?
>
> Also, does Philmont provide ropes? If not, what should we consider bringing?
> If so, what kind, how long and how heavy?
>
> BeaverBob
>

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Received on Tue Jun 10 19:07:02 2003