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Ursack good for CWL!

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Ursack good for CWL!

Postby John Harper » February 12th, 2014, 2:59 pm

Always on the lookout to lighten the load, it looks like the Ursack can be used in the CWL area. Has anyone bought one of these? Looks like a great way to drop close to a couple pounds over a bear can.
http://www.ursack.com/ursack-catalog.htm

I guess the LP ranger station will allow them (grudgingly), check out my HST post under gear topix.
http://www.highsierratopix.com/communit ... 15&t=10504

Richard and Eric, another way to lighten up!

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Ursack good for CWL!

Postby silverlaker » February 12th, 2014, 8:19 pm

I have one and have been trying to put it to use for the last 2 seasons. I haven't been able to get out. I will say that it is light, flexible, and is bound to shave pounds and space. Can't wait to use it
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Re: Ursack good for CWL!

Postby briansII » February 12th, 2014, 9:57 pm

I have had one for several years, and it has performed flawlessly............sitting on the shelf in the garage. :roll: :roll: Your welcome to use/try it. I have the odor barrier bag too. If you like it, I'll make you a good deal.

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Re: Ursack good for CWL!

Postby Papasequoia » February 12th, 2014, 10:31 pm

The main downside that I have heard about them is that while the bears can't get into them they will chew and chew while trying to thus turning anything into powder that wasn't already.
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Re: Ursack good for CWL!

Postby 87TT » February 13th, 2014, 8:49 pm

That's what I heard. After the bear gets done chewing and throwing it around, the contents are well mixed and loose inside. Seems like they would be easier for a bear to take them for a walk far away too.
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Re: Ursack good for CWL!

Postby teejay » February 15th, 2014, 5:45 pm

I certainly like the weight saving aspect but I’m wondering if putting your food into something that the bear possibly perceives as a lunch sack is just inviting trouble. :)
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Re: Ursack good for CWL!

Postby midger » February 15th, 2014, 6:54 pm

I agree with teejay and think I'll stick to my old, hard plastic, heavy can.
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