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Equipment & Gear => All Other Gear => Topic started by: Fl0und3rz on March 29, 2019, 01:48:53 PM

Title: Bear Spray Recommendations
Post by: Fl0und3rz on March 29, 2019, 01:48:53 PM: Like the title says. Please post them up.

I am a noob and am considering supplementing normal carry. Will be used when hiking, camping, hunting with small children, if that bears on any selection.

Thank you.
Title: Re: Bear Spray Recommendations
Post by: Stein on March 29, 2019, 01:55:37 PM: I have always used UDAP, they were one of the first to market with a dedicated big can of spray for bears. I know they have done a bunch of testing and are very active in the regulations around sprays. The founder of the company was scratched, so he has a pretty solid viewpoint of what goes down.

When my current can expires, I'm going to probably buy the bigger one. I use expired cans for practice, just be very careful of the wind and wear goggles. It was a big help to me to see what it actually does and get a solid view of the range and spread. I believe they make inert cans for that purpose which would be an even better idea.
Title: Re: Bear Spray Recommendations
Post by: Cervus on March 29, 2019, 02:33:56 PM: I've been looking into UDEP, and Counter Assault since they sell practice (pepper free) cans that are identical to their real cans.

https://www.udap.com/mm5/product/BSK
https://www.counterassault.com/product/10-2-ozbear-deterrent-wbelt-holster-inert-training-canister/

My guess is that the best spray is the one you've practiced using, but I'd love to narrow my search with feedback from folks who have actually used them.