Re: [Paddlewise] Grizzlies in Desolation Sound?

From: James Lofton <n5yyx_at_etsc.net>
Date: Tue, 17 Aug 1999 13:47:09 -0700
dmccarty_at_us.ibm.com wrote:
> 
>BIG SNIP< 
> I would be curious about the pepper percentage in the bear sprays.  And how the
> percentage was decided on for use on bears.
> 

>

I wouldn't be testing the stuff any. There is just so much in a can and I 
would want it ALL in there, if I ever needed it. Besides, as I said, it 
is documented to ATTRACT bears, so walking down the trail spraying is 
akin to laying out a bread crumb trail. :>)

I've never carried the stuff personally, I might add.
Staying calm and waiting until the bear is close enough, especially in a 
full bore charge, will be a religious exsperiance tho..

For starters check this site.

http://www.counterassault.com/information.htm

James

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