Yea, I hike mostly in the Sierra and I have had bears spend 3 hrs breaking every limb off a tree til they broke the limb that held my food. I use a bearikade and mine's the old one that is only 1 lb 8 oz....won't part with it!
I do have an ursack for other areas....
I agree tho...big 4!
Dee
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