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Bear Protection

44 bear protection from Sabre, Counter Assault, Gulfmew and more.

Recommended Bear Protection

Gulfmew

Black

+Quick release buckle for fast spray access
+Holster fits 9.2 fl oz bear spray capacity
+Hook and loop attachment for mounting on gear
−Bear spray not included with the holster
No price recorded yet.
Nicehill

Blue

+Two-pack gives a horn for two people or two packs
+Lightweight at 1.4 oz for carrying on hikes
+Horn sound rated at 122dB for loud alerting
−Horn is blue, a color that may not suit every buyer
No price recorded yet.
Sabre

Red

+Magnetic silencer lets the bell be quieted
+Hook and loop mount for hands-free attachment
+Designed as a wildlife alert bell for hiking
−Red color is the only option listed
No price recorded yet.
Sabre
+Spray range of 40 feet
+EPA registered bear spray
+Contains 2% major capsaicinoids, maximum strength
−Lighter canister holds less spray than larger sizes
No price recorded yet.
Pepper Power
+13.4 oz canister holds a large spray volume
+Super Magnum model designed for bear deterrence
+Spray is a dedicated deterrent for bear encounters
−Heavier at 13.4 oz than smaller bear spray canisters
No price recorded yet.
Archerest

Green

+Waterproof bag material for keeping food dry
+Pulley system for hoisting food off the ground
+Nylon ropes included in the kit
No price recorded yet.
Nvaav

Orange

+20L capacity for storing food on backpacking trips
+Waterproof construction protects contents from moisture
+Includes a hanging kit for storing food away from camp
No price recorded yet.
Uimdor
+7.2L capacity for carrying food on backpacking trips
+Ultralight bear resistant container for backpacking
+Designed as a bear resistant food container
No price recorded yet.
Counter Assault

Black

+Inert canister for practice drills
+Mimics a 30 foot, 7 second spray
+8.1 oz canister size
−Cannot be used to deter bears
No price recorded yet.
Sabre

Red

+Sound reaches up to 0.5 miles at 130dB
+Designed as a companion to bear spray for hiking
+Long-range horn suited to alerting animals and people
−Sound output is loud enough to be startling at close range
No price recorded yet.
Tough Bison

Black

+10-liter capacity for food storage
+Waterproof bag construction
+Includes straps, rock sack and ropes
−Smaller 10-liter capacity holds less food than larger bags
No price recorded yet.
Uniwa

Black

+Horn rated at 120dB plus or minus 5 for loud alerts
+Designed specifically for hiking use
+Compact horn format for carrying on a trail
−Black color may be hard to spot in low light
No price recorded yet.
Uniwa

Red

+Electronic air horn rated at 120 plus or minus 5 dB
+Includes a compass feature for navigation
+Doubles as an emergency whistle for hiking and camping
−Red color may stand out more than neutral colors
No price recorded yet.
Conderyang

Black

+130dB output for a loud deterrent signal
+Rechargeable battery for repeated use
+Built-in LED flashlight for low-light use
No price recorded yet.
Kcrygogo

Red

+Two bells included in each pack
+Handwoven rope attachment for hanging on a pack
+Designed as a wildlife warning bell for hiking and camping
No price recorded yet.
AzReference

Black

+Two bells included in the pack
+Magnetic silencer to quiet the bell when needed
+Carabiner included for attaching to gear
No price recorded yet.
Aoleba

Black

+10L capacity for food storage on backpacking trips
+Includes reflective paracord
+Ultralight design for carrying on the trail
No price recorded yet.
Aswayke

Black

+125dB output for a loud deterrent signal
+Rechargeable power source for repeated use
+Built-in LED flashlight for low-light use
No price recorded yet.
Coghlan's

Silver

+Magnetic design for attaching to gear
+Includes a silencer to control bell noise
+Designed as a hiking safety bell for wildlife alerts
No price recorded yet.
Coghlan's

Yellow

+Magnetic design for attaching to gear
+Includes a silencer to control bell noise
+Designed as a hiking safety bell for wildlife alerts
No price recorded yet.
Counter Assault

Red

+Two canisters included in one pack
+Includes two holsters
+Sprays 32 feet for 7 seconds
No price recorded yet.
Counter Assault

Red

+Long 44 foot spray range
+EPA-registered bear repellent
+Includes a holster
No price recorded yet.
Foilswirl
+Two sets included in one package
+Made of nylon material
+Includes a pulley system for hanging
No price recorded yet.
Foilswirl

Green

+Waterproof bear-proof hanging kit
+Nylon ropes included
+20 L capacity for food storage
No price recorded yet.
Foxtell

Black

+Two sets included in the kit
+Waterproof bag with pulley system
+Includes a pulley system for hanging
No price recorded yet.
Griz Guard
+Spray range of 40 feet
+Two-pack provides a backup canister
+Includes a holster for quick access
No price recorded yet.
Griz Guard
+Spray range of 40 feet
+Includes a holster for quick access
+7.9 oz canister size
No price recorded yet.

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