It’s not much good to have a pepper spray to prevent bear attacks if you don’t have quick and easy access to it when you’re hiking in the woods. It is easier to use the bear spray when it is accessible. If possible, I would recommend going for a pepper spray to prevent a bear attack that either comes with a holster or has a holster that you can buy separately. They should be able to do better than they are.īear Spray at the ready when Bikepacking in Alaska Easy to Use & Access Just be aware that there is a lot of inconsistent advertising by this company on the website about range, strength, and more. It doesn’t come with a holster, but you can pick one up at a budget price. This will give you time to get to a safer spot.Īs with all the sprays in this review, it is recommended that you empty the entire canister if you need to, and this will take about 9 seconds. The active ingredient in the spray is Oleoresin Capsicum which is derived from hot peppers.Īnd this will cause the membranes of the bear’s eyes, nose, and lungs to engorge, giving a temporary loss of sight, a painful burning sensation, and restriction of their breathing. With a range of 20 feet, it is not as far as other sprays that made our shortlist, but it does mean that you can deploy it before getting up close and personal with the bear. The Mace Guard Alaska Bear Spray is a long-established brand and a good bear repellent spray. >Inconsistent information from the company about range, strength, and more
>Only lasts 3 years from the date of manufacture. >Not to be stored at temperatures below freezing I’ve carried this bear spray with me in remote places in Alaska, Montana, Wyoming, and in remote locations in Canada. Overall, this is the best bear sprays for thru-hiking, backpacking, hiking, and for anyone wanting to be in bear country. It’s made in the USA, specifically Montana, and it uses 91% fewer greenhouse gases than any other spray on the market, so it’s a great option for the environmentally conscious among you. You can either buy a big 10.2 ounce canister, or a slightly smaller 8.1 ounce one, or you can save money by buying a 2-pack, and keep 2 of you protected. It comes with its very own durable holster, so you can attach the canister to your help for quick and easy access, God forbid it’s needed.Īnd for even greater safety, it features a glow-in-the-dark safety wedge and tie string, so you will be able to find it easily in the darkness of your camping tent.
And it will work against all species of bears. And it will deploy a high volume.Īn 8-second long blast of pepper spray that will temporarily stop the bear from seeing or smelling anything. It can reach a bear as far as 40 feet away, so you don’t have to wait until you’re up close and personal before you can grab it and spray away.Īnd it’s the hottest formula allowed by law, with a maximum strength of 2% capsaicin and similar ingredients. Counter Assualt Bear Spray is not only the most popular bear repellent spray but my favorite bear spray for backpacking.įirst off, it’s one of the farthest-reaching bear sprays on the market.
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