Originally Posted by
robow
My tip of the day, assume that the local raccoons have mastered how to open an Ortlieb bag without needing to unclip the straps. Last week the damn things were able to unroll my pannier and get into my freeze dried spaghetti meal, made a mess of everything.
I mentioned this once before, but a few years ago one started to run away with one of my Ortlieb's even though it was empty. I was in NJ bear country and had put all my attractants in a bathroom. Best I can figure is that a very aromatic everything bagel I had carried to camp left a lingering smell. Fortunately, I hadn't fallen asleep yet and was able to get out of my tent and chase him off. I put the pannier in the bathroom with my other stuff.