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[–] 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (8 children)

Do you spray it directly at the bear? Or is it a kind of repellent that you spray on yourself/your tent? ETA: Thanks for your answers!

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  • [–] 6 points 2 years ago (4 children)

    Never. Ever. Spray bear spray around your camp. There's been plenty of incidents where that's what drew them in and got people hurt/killed. It's like cooking around your tent, they have to investigate the smells.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago (3 children)

    Really? Got a link for info about that?

    I wouldn't think you'd want to spray pepper spray anytime you're not using it for defense. It usually blows around and there's a good chance you'll get some on yourself.

    I would only spray it if I had to.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago (1 child)

    Thanks for the link.

    I would never have thought to ever do that. So if you ever do use it, you then need to leave the area. Which you probably want to do anyway because pepper spray is pretty unpleasant.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 years ago

    Never occurred to me either. I've packed in bear country plenty over the years, never used spray even though I've had 2 grizzly encounters and countless black bear run-ins. Just lucky, I guess.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago

    It's really strong pepper spray, you spray it between you and the bear, towards the ground approx 10m from you I think. They do come with instructions though, please read them before use.

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