Locks/cables when car camping

[StealthRabbit]

We've had coolers stolen more than once in Oregon State parks near beach, (secured)

80 people homeschool group and someone stole 5 coolers moments after we arrived and were discussing layout of kitchen / cooking. They got a lot of healthy food, but no beer! I hope they didn't pitch it in the trash, as our families went hungry that first night.

[loves2read]

I was worried about the wrong things
We had no problem with humans
Raccoons really attacked our camp as soon as we went into tent and turned out lights
They even jumped on top of our tent from trees around camp site

If We shined a light outside tent they would usually stop and run off
Had to knock two off the sloping sides of the tent
I was afraid they would tear the fabric which was supposed to be pretty tough with their claws sliding down the side

We had to bring our cat inside from his smaller tent that was sitting on ground
We didn’t have much floor space but got him, his small bed, his litter box, and some water and small bowl dry food
My husband said maybe that was what brought the raccoons out so persistently

[jacqueg]

Originally Posted by loves2read

I was worried about the wrong things
We had no problem with humans
Raccoons really attacked our camp as soon as we went into tent and turned out lights
They even jumped on top of our tent from trees around camp site

If We shined a light outside tent they would usually stop and run off
Had to knock two off the sloping sides of the tent
I was afraid they would tear the fabric which was supposed to be pretty tough with their claws sliding down the side

We had to bring our cat inside from his smaller tent that was sitting on ground
We didn’t have much floor space but got him, his small bed, his litter box, and some water and small bowl dry food
My husband said maybe that was what brought the raccoons out so persistently

No maybe about it. Raccoons love cat and dog food just as much as they love people food.

Never leave any food out. All the critters in the area will include an established campground as a stop on their routine patrols.

I always repackage food into plastic containers if it doesn't come that way. And then I keep those food containers in plastic totes and the totes in the vehicle.