[pct-l] bear pepperspray

[David Ellzey]

Not sure when bear spray came up on the list but it is my understanding from people working in the BC Rockies that bear bangers are their first choice as a bear deterrent. 

BigToe

-----Original Message-----
From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net] On Behalf Of Don Billings
Sent: Friday, February 12, 2010 8:10 AM
To: pct-l at backcountry.net
Subject: Re: [pct-l] bear pepperspray

EXACTLY. Bear spray canister directions are very clear about that. It is NOT to be used by spraying it on clothing, camp site, etc. It
always helps to read directions first.



----- Original Message ----
From: Dan Africk <danstheman at gmail.com>
To: pct-l at backcountry.net
Sent: Thu, February 11, 2010 7:44:09 PM
Subject: [pct-l] bear pepperspray

"I buried it about a foot and a half under the ground, then dosed the
surface with bear mace."

Bear spray is only effective when you spray it at the bear. Spraying your
campsite or your food or anything else only makes it tasty and easier to
smell. Remember that bear spray is just really strong pepperspray(not mace,
which is a completely different chemical), and pepperspray is made from the
active ingredient in hot peppers. People like spicy food, and so do bears.
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