Boondocking with small trailer
I'm debating buying a small trailer to take to Alaska. Am wondering if it's ok to boondock along the road like motorhomes. I can see the ease of parking with a MH for the night. But, I like having a s...
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People tent across Yukon and Alaska without issue. Softside trailer or pop-up isn't an issue. Our first camping trip north was in a tent, we also tented the two weeks during our river rafting trip on the Alsek River in Yukon (Tatshenshini River flows INTO the Alsek).
Regardless of what you're sleeping in, keeping a clean campsite is important.
Bears don't have much issue breaking into houses, garages or vehicles if they're tempted. Previous owner of the cabin we live in left some candy on the kitchen table when he was away during the spring. He came home to a broken window, empty candy dish, and the bear claw marks are still on the drywall in the bedroom.
A bear also broke into a garage when the homeowner thought aging moose meat in the garage was a good idea. Bear enjoyed the hanging carcass after tearing through the garage wall.
Regardless of what you're sleeping in, keeping a clean campsite is important.
Bears don't have much issue breaking into houses, garages or vehicles if they're tempted. Previous owner of the cabin we live in left some candy on the kitchen table when he was away during the spring. He came home to a broken window, empty candy dish, and the bear claw marks are still on the drywall in the bedroom.
A bear also broke into a garage when the homeowner thought aging moose meat in the garage was a good idea. Bear enjoyed the hanging carcass after tearing through the garage wall.
