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Originally Posted by Motorman355
I would like to throw in this question here in regards to backpacking. If I was a thief I would break into cars at trailheads. The owners would be far off and would not know anything happened until the fateful return.
Is breakins a problem for overnight hikers?
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I've never had any problems with break-ins or theft, either of my vehicle left at the trailhead or of my campsite left unattended for prolonged day hikes. Perhaps folks who love and respect nature also respect their fellowman; so, proportionately speaking, there's a lower percentage of scumbags frequenting our state and national parks. I agree though that it is wise to not take chances though; so, I do not leave anything all that valuable in the vehicle and things that are left behind are well camouflaged or hidden.
With regard to reducing critter break-ins at the campsite, when backpacking, if I leave a campsite set up to go out on a day hike, I take all food, scented personal care products (deodorant, etc.) and trash items and suspend them in stuffsacks with rope thrown over tree limbs. So far, that has worked well for me. I suspect some raccoons might be able to figure out a work-around, but, so far, so good. I zip up my tent and never have had an animal break-in.
JohnK