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Keep food out of reach: This is a big one. Bears love food. And for some reason they seem to love people food. First, you shouldn’t store food near your campsite; that alone will cut down your chances of accidentally running into a bear. Wrap all your food together in a strong bag or sack, then try to hang it high in the air; I’d suggest at least ten feet. And don’t worry about leaving a rope to one side so you can lower the food late on; a bear doesn’t know what a rope is. If you can’t hang up your food, then at the least the food needs to be sealed in some kind of tight container. Sorry, but those rubber containers you buy at the grocery store aren’t going to cut it. You’re best bet would be to purchase several bear-proof storage containers; you can usually find them at most major outdoors stores or camping-supply outlets. You’re also safest to keep items with heavy scents, such as soap and toothpaste, away from where you are camping.
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I'm lucky in the UK we don't
I'm lucky in the UK we don't have bears to worry about when going camping. But your provide some useful advice for if I go camping and hiking in bear country.