I used to think that a high caliber hunting rifle is all the safety one needs in the wild, but after watching The Revenant’s depiction of a bear attack in which Leo Dicaprio, portraying a skilled hunter, gets viciously mauled without even having a chance of shooting his rifle, I decided to do some research … Read more
While the substantial scientific research and wilderness expert recommendations may have convinced you to carry bear spray with you on the trail each time you go hiking / trekking / camping, it takes a lot more than packing some bear mace cans to successfully survive a sudden bear charge in the wild. You’ll need to … Read more
As bear spray becomes increasingly popular thanks to recent studies and articles attesting to its effectiveness against bears, as well as plenty of anecdotal accounts of its success against deterring animal (and even human) threats, there’s been a lot of talk going around about its performance in comparison to regular pepper spray – especially by … Read more
With the recent upsurge in the popularity of bear spray, much has been written about its benefits and its correct usage, and plenty of research data is available about its efficacy, however, one thing I couldn’t help but notice was that there was relatively scant information about how to dispose of bear spray properly. Bear … Read more
Bear spray, an OC derived product for deterring bears by temporarily cutting off their ability to see, smell and breathe by means of a fiery hot spray cloud, has made quite a mark on outdoorsmen around the globe. It has its supporters, claiming it to be more effective than firearms, and it has its opponents, … Read more
With the recent surge in violent crimes, and the ensuing air of panic and helplessness, hoaxes aimed at pranking people desperate for protecting themselves and their loved ones have sprung from thin air. One such hoax claims that wasp spray can be used as a replacement against pepper spray products, for instance, bear spray. As … Read more
Getting sprayed with bear spray is an extremely unpleasant experience – and knowing what to do if sprayed by bear mace is vital for preventing unnecessary and prolonged pain. Read on to learn the various steps you can take after getting sprayed to get out a very nasty predicament. Symptoms You’ll experience a number of … Read more
Bear spray, also referred to as bear deterrent or repellent, is a non-fatal pepper derived self-defense product to be used against bears. Containing derivatives of oleoresin capsaicin (the stuff which makes chili peppers hot), it serves to irritate the eyes, nose, skin, throat, and lungs of bears, which restricts the beast’s sensory, olfactory and respiratory … Read more
Bear spray is a well-established self-defense tool to be used against bears and other wild beasts when you encounter them out in the woods. It is proven to be more effective than firearms when it comes to keeping bears away from you, but while most manufacturers are keen on pointing out its potency, they aren’t … Read more