Just realized I've been hanging my bear bag way too low for years

Saw a ranger at Yosemite last month demonstrate the PCT method and my 15 foot hang that I thought was perfect was actually just giving smart bears a free snack.

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diana_flores251mo ago

I used to do the classic 15-foot hang and thought I was a pro. Then I watched a bear at Sequoia casually stand on its hind legs and grab a bag that was maybe 12 feet up. That was the moment I realized my method was basically a snack delivery system. Now I follow the PCT method with a proper stick and everything. It takes an extra 5 minutes but beats losing a week's worth of food. I used to argue with people about this too until I saw it happen.