Ursack update - John Muir Trail

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#1

FYI,

While I was on the JMT, I heard from a hiker, who said he heard from a ranger, that an Ursack had been penetrated by a bear. The ranger doubted that the Ursack would be approved next year. FWIW.

I just checked the Ursack web site, and there is an August 18th update that says there may be an issue with the bottom of newer Vectran sacks. (Of course I’m sure that’s what I have.)

I can’t to copy a link for the specific page, so go here and click on ‘Ursack Update’.

http://www.ursack.com/home.htm

Len

Len

#2

I ran into a hiker on the JMT who told me about the Ursack being raided by a bear. Happened the previous day. Yhe hiker was concerned because he too was carrying an Urack. Apparently there is a metal sleeve that goes inside the Ursack, and the bag that was raided didn’t have that in it. Can’t be more specific - cause I’m not all that familiar with the Ursack. Just know what I was told.

Jeffrey Hunter

#3

Rumor has it that next year it will be called an “Ursuck”.

Squatch

#4

I for one sure am glad that the Ursack folks keep trying. Bear cans are such a pain that some folks “chance it” and don’t protect their food adequately. Then the bears get the food, the bears get aggressive, and the bears get shot.

Eric

#5

It helps to be smarter than the bears.:cheers

Old&in the Way