Stealing gear prevention - any ideas?

**Q_x** · 09-09-2010, 06:39

Thank you all again for your ideas. You all are more than helpful

@eflat7 - I love the idea, esp. with MacEntyre's digital snoring playback

@Harpo63 - This looks really good

I guess Pacsafe will be also bear-proof, the steel mesh they are using looks really tough.

**Bomber** · 09-09-2010, 07:21

I just bring my dog

A deep growl and some shiny white sharp teeth, is a better "scarecrow" than even how i look in the morning

/Bomber

**Harpo63** · 09-09-2010, 09:07

Originally Posted by dkperdue

I used one of the PacSafe smaller Tavelsafes when I was travelling in Europe and staying at hostels.
http://www.pacsafe.com/www/index.php...=detail&id=117
My biggest concern was that I would lose the key, as there was no way I would get in the bag otherwise!

I lost my key. Switching to a combination lock will solve that even though it might be a bit more heavy than a padlock

**Oxblood** · 09-09-2010, 09:44

Wander around your camp site, jerky motions and waving your arms. Make whooping noises and cluck like a chicken. Swing a large axe in circles over your head while lunging at imaginary enemies and uttering your war cry. Other campers will be too afraid of you to try to steal a thing.

**Wags** · 09-09-2010, 13:24

make a tiny rattle and put it in your pack. someone may crap their pants if they pick it up hear the rattle at night...

**tasthree** · 09-09-2010, 22:25

I've thought about getting something like a Flipo Alarm Travelguard to try for various uses.

**Kankujoe** · 09-10-2010, 01:42

Originally Posted by dkperdue

I used one of the PacSafe smaller Tavelsafes when I was travelling in Europe and staying at hostels.
http://www.pacsafe.com/www/index.php...=detail&id=117
My biggest concern was that I would lose the key, as there was no way I would get in the bag otherwise!

Another option, if you don't mind carrying the gear is one of those small motion detector alarms with a remote. bring 2 and face them 180 out, turn on and off from inside your hammock. Modify the mount and paint everything but the strobe and detector lens with dark camo paint.
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=299506

Thanks for posting the links!

**Oxblood** · 09-10-2010, 09:55

Now for the serious bit. You can use a Pacsafe. They work well. Wrap it around your pack, then lock it to a tree. It should be fine. When I motorcycle camp, all my gear is in locking hardcases. Not insurmountable, but it keeps the curious and opportunists at bay.

**wetware1967** · 09-10-2010, 12:53

Really like the Pacsafe.... just add one of these http://www.amazon.com/Sunbeam-LED-Li...310234-4255600 to it for a CHEAP audible alarm so you'll know when someones futzing with it.

The Amazon link is cheap, but I'm sure shipping would kill the price...but I've seen them in my local Dollar Tree for $1 each (obviously).