Will vaping attract bears?

[Vapor Vamp]

Serious ?.

Am planning a hiking/camping trip on the Appalachian Trail
in bear country.
(wolves, coyotes and other nice critters too)


No food is to be brought into tents @ camp sites.

It must be stored in provided "bear boxes".

I'm not concerned about daytime whilst hiking
but rather @ night whilst in my tent
in the deep wilderness.

I'm a bit concerned the flavors (fruits, chocolates, etc.) might
be a bear trap.

Any experience, insights on this issue?

Kind Regards

 

[Little Girl]

According to The American Bear Association-VSWS Kids' Questions it looks like they like stuff that's similar to what we vape, so I'd lock up the e-cig goodies at night:

[FONT=Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, san-serif]Although they are classified as carnivores, or meat-eaters, bears are really omnivores, like we are. They eat meat and plants. About 90% of the diet of eastern black bears is plants — grasses, leaves, buds, flowers, mushrooms, berries

and other fruits, and nuts, including acorns

. Most of the meat they eat is insects.

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[Dkrom68]

Ide be careful for sure and bring something airtight to hold it in.

 

[Lab]

i saw a thing on tv the other day with a person spitting mouthwash out of the tent and them saying that might of attracted the bear..

 

[trailless]

How about sleeping in those shelters? I think some or most should have a fence around it to protect you from bears.

 

[geeker]

A bear can detect and are attracted to human hormones and body scents. Are you going to screen your camping partners for their monthly cycle or monitor for any procreative activity? I'm serious...

 

[DC2]

Yikes!!

Never thought of this, or seen anyone here talking about it.
But yeah, this could be a problem.

You might be the guinea pig here.
If it were me, I might consider getting a pack of smokes to get me through the nights in the tent.

Not sure I'd want to be the guinea pig on this one.

 

[Vapor Vamp]

According to The American Bear Association-VSWS Kids' Questions it looks like they like stuff that's similar to what we vape, so I'd lock up the e-cig goodies at night:

[FONT=Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, san-serif]Although they are classified as carnivores, or meat-eaters, bears are really omnivores, like we are. They eat meat and plants. About 90% of the diet of eastern black bears is plants — grasses, leaves, buds, flowers, mushrooms, berries

and other fruits, and nuts, including acorns

. Most of the meat they eat is insects.

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Thanks for that. East Coast bears
are *nice* bears!

That's a nice tidbit to reassure
(try not to act like an insect)

Seems it might be prudent to not vape at night
in the tent though after perusing the replies to this thread though.

Not feeling like a guinea pig.

I like the suggestion to go analog for the periods at night.

(~cough~)

 

[Upinthehills]

I would think bears would be attracted to anything that smells good to them. I know bees like my pv, I had one sting me in the palm of my hand where I was holding my eGo. I'm glad the ego is tough, because I threw it halfway across the parking lot and other than a scuff mark it was fine.

 

[BetterBob]

I'm pretty sure it would tuck a .45 in bear country whether i had my PV or not...

 

[Shai]

*shrugs* All I know is as soon as I sit down to vape (mimicking my habitual ritual) the mosquitos are flying me away to go knows where. I don't know if it's the vape or the city laxing on their mosquito spray.

 

[Elendil]

I think people are mixing up their urban legends: Bears and Menstruating Women--Should You Camp?

 

[aschmidy]

I live in bear country. We have had one on our deck. They have an unbelievable sense of smell. They have been known to break into homes for scented candles. I would NOT have my ecig or juice in my tent. (but then again, you wouldn't find me in a tent ) But then, you will probably smell like chocolate and fruit if you have been vaping anyway. Just don't use anything 'nuts and berry' smelling!

 

[vapors]

so yes do your vaping then lock it up at night in the bear box.

 

[Little Girl]

East Coast bears are *nice* bears!

LOL - repeat that to yourself three times if you come face to face with one.

That's a nice tidbit to reassure
(try not to act like an insect)

I think we should all keep this in mind at all times.

Seems it might be prudent to not vape at night
in the tent though after perusing the replies to this thread though.

Agreed. Also, you might want to consider hardcore vaping with just VG and PG mix and no flavors at all while you're on your trip in the wilderness.

 

[CartHeadMod]

leave the Honey flavored and Picnic Basket flavored eliquids home....

 

[skinny]

You guys are kidding right? ...I mean really?

 

[DaveP]

Well, I found this if one comes around -> Bear Repellent Pepper Spray

Clip from here
http://wildlife.state.co.us/NR/rdonlyres/C0D7FCA1-42AB-47CB-A0AE-BA3384545FEA/0/BearDeterrents.pdf

Scent Deterrents
A bear’s nose is 100 times more sensitive than a human’s. If you find bleach or ammonia fumes unpleasant, you can imagine what they smell like to a bear. Bleach or ammonia-based cleaners are good for trash cans and other areas where strong scents could attract bears. Some people have had some success with covered buckets or other containers filled with bleach or ammonia, with holes punched in the lids to let the scent out, placed outside bear-accessible doors and windows. Bears also dislike the strong scent of pine-based cleaners, but avoid using anything with a fresh, lemony or fruity smell. And never mix bleach and ammonia; the combination produces fumes that can be deadly to both people and bears

 

[mini_art]

You might try snuss for this trip. Better then a cig especially in the woods.
On the other hand , I have done a whole lot of camping, and never had a problem with even food attracting bear, keep it in a closed container though.
But I never camp unarmed either.

 

[NuMoNiC]

ROFL "Bears dislike the scent of pine-based cleaners" !!! I can see how that would be annoying living in the woods!!