Rock Squirrels. Vol. 2 "Squirrel Cam"

Grand Canyon Rock Squirrels will be happy to relieve you of your backpacking food. These squirrels have extremely sharp teeth that can easily penetrate the fabric of any backpack. They prowl most campsites in Grand Canyon looking for irresponsible backpackers that have left their backpacks unattended.

When you arrive at your campsite, one of the first things you should do is secure your food. Do not leave it in your pack. Do not leave it in your tent. Secure your food by hanging it or concealing it in an Outsak, Animal Resistant Storage Bag. The Outsak is made of a stainless steel, interlocking wire mesh. It is lightweight and WILL STOP the sharp teeth of rock squirrels.

It is tempting to drop your stuff and head for the nearest creek to soak those tired feet. However, a few extra minutes securing your food is a crucial step towards a successful trip. Rock Squirrels carry disease that can be harmful, and in some cases fatal to humans. These diseases include rabies and bubonic plague.

A Grand Canyon backpacking trip can be a very rewarding experience. Losing your food to rock squirrels can ruin your trip in a heartbeat, and possibly put you in a life threatening situation.  We are trying to raise awareness and reduce ignorance for backpackers traveling Grand Canyon. Proper food storage is critical to a successful trip. Take the proper precautions and achieve your goal of a successful, glorious Grand Canyon backpacking adventure.

Watch the following video to get an idea of how to defend your camp from Rock Squirrels.