We Tested 3 Kinds of Bear Spray
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- Опубликовано: 27 сен 2024
- Curious as to what kind of bear spray to purchase? In this video, we test three different kinds and give our review.
Links to the bear spray we tested:
Frontiersman: amzn.to/3JytbUD
Counter Assault: amzn.to/3jW1GHK
Guard Alaska: amzn.to/3eoe0PO
Practice Bear Spray: amzn.to/3mXItHP
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MT University video says NOT to wait until the bear is within 15ft. DO NOT WAIT until it's closer to spray, spray right away even if the bear is up to 60' away because a charging bear will reach 30' in one second, at which point he'll run into your spray. If you wait until the bear is closer, you may be taken down. DO NOT WAIT! Also when you spray, hold can firmly and yell forcefully, "NO, NO NO!!" Voice and body language should be telling the bear YOU are in control of that spray and it must stay away!
@mary4717...good advice 👍👍
And also have a spare canister as well, just in case
Do not spray and run. Never run from a bear
in warfare never say never if running makes sense run, if you are faster then your friend running is perfect.
Thank you for actually testing them! So many other reviews just went off of the market page
Glad it was helpful!
I liked your disclaimer about bear spray not being a bear repellent. There is a story about a bush pilot in Alaska who dropped a hunter off at a remote landing strip for a hunting trip. As the pilot took off, he looked over at the hunter and noticed that he was appearing to be having a seizure by the side of the air-strip. He quickly circled back around to land, and ran up to the hunter who was still jerking and writhing on the ground. The hunter was conscious but in clear distress. The pilot asked him what happened, and the hunter explained that first he sprayed on his insect repellent, and then he sprayed on his bear repellent. Not a good misconception to have.
Oh no! It is definitely not bear repellant!
I'd just like to point out that if you are upwind of a black bear, it shouldn't be necessary to ruin it's entire day with the whole can. Try a one second burst, a black bear will take the hint.
Did you actually call the cops because you were so worried some random person would stumble into that area and get gassed?
That isn't embarrassing, that is incredibly noble! I love it! You guys rock!
Haha, it’s true.
Great job!! This is really helpful. Having just encountered a mountain lion at 15 ft last week outside Park City, UT, I’ve decided carrying bear spray whenever I head into the wild is probably a good idea. Mtn.Biking, hiking, trail running, fly fishing.... whatever I do, I’m thinking it’s best to be prepared. It’s simply a fact....the population serge we’ve been experiencing in the Mtn West this last decade combined with significant whether changes, we’re seeing a lot more human/animal interaction.
I too hike, fly fish, bike in the great outdoors in Idaho and always carry bear spray with me as my first attempt if conditions are right (no wind, no rain, no surprised up close, no stalking, have enough prep time) and I carry a Glock 20 for backup. I hope to never ever use my Glock but I will have it in case to increase my odds of not being attacked, mauled or killed. If you are unaware, bears, cougars, moose, elk are very fast. If they charge you, it's quicker than you can ever imagine. I also had a 300 lb black bear sneak up on my from behind while fly fishing and thankfully ran it off without using either one. He/she got 20 feet from me before I caught a glimpse to bring to my attention. I fumbled trying to get my bear spray unsuccessfully and gave up then drawed my gun. Thankfully after yelling and screaming, it walked away but I was ready for the worse.
Glad you guys notified authorities; I was just thinking about the next group of folks at that picnic table strolling through the grass back there.
One thing not talked about, just like pepper spray, if you shakeup the can regularly, it keeps the ingredients from settling to the bottom of the can and makes the spray more effective.
Fantastic review. Both casual but scientific at the same time. Lovely couple. Thumbs up.
Glad you enjoyed it
Gaurd Alaska is not mislabeled, it is designed to repel bears, so calling it a repellent is accurate. The misconception is that repellent means something is meant to be sprayed on your body.
You are rigth, I used my spray to practice, and just the smell of the empty bottle was terrible, terrible, thank you for sharing.
Thank you! It's great to hear from someone who has actually had an experience with that NASTY stuff!
If the spray got you then I feel bad for the bears lol. But wow I appreciate all the work you did for us! 👍🏼
Don't spray the bear until it is 15' away!?!? NO!
Thank you, for this valuable video!
Thank you! Bebearaware channel has a video with demonstrations on what you should do in each common scenario, whether the bear is 60 ft, 30 ft, and 15ft. All of them say spray before there is a potential charge and at any distance. Also, he recommends not buying a spray with less than 7 second spraying. It needs a minimum of 7 seconds and I think he mentioned a minimum of 30 ft.
Most bear attacks are when a bear is coming up a hill from the creek bed, there is wind or running water preventing it from hearing you and it’s startled.
Clarifying that the reason I think I remember him mentioning to spray every before the bear gets to 15 ft is because it will create a cloud that the beat will run into anyway and might give you more time and turn the beat around before it becomes a charge or worse.
Thanks for sharing.
A good, useful video. Thanks. An observation in general, not a criticism, is that at 15 feet the forward impetus of a charging bear might plow it right into the person spraying, even if the bear wants to get away.
I hate the idea of waiting 15 feet as well.
How about backing up while spraying?
They say Do Not RUN from a bear. Some time I would like to see someone test the spray while backing slowly. :-)
Spray or not if a grizzly wants to eat you, you better be faster than your friends!
Thank you for sharing!
You totally should have tried UDAP Bear Spray. I've heard it had the highest pressure/discharge rate. Its also slightly more fine dispersement so it effects the lungs and eyes faster. Also another tip, you can get higher concentrations as long as its for "humans". For example "aimhunter" makes a 10% formula in a 9 ounce size. It technically should be quite a bit hotter. Its $20 on the most popular online shopping store.
Poor Jerry! The key take away is that even if there isn't wind you can expect to have some level of exposure to the spray. I learned that after spraying you should leave the area.
Yes, definitely.
Man oh man I love your videos. Thx for the advice.
Glad you like them! You're welcome.
So just so yall know, a bear can cover 30 ft in one second. You better start spraying before 15 feet. I was told by a friend who is a bear hunting guide that you want the bear to run through the cloud. So figure the bear is 30 ft away and you start spraying, he will be running through the cloud around the 20 ft mark which is perfect. Now you have only 0.66 of a second for the spray to take effect before it starts mauling you. If you have ever been sprayed, pepper spray can take up to two minutes to FULLY kick in. Even to kick in a little takes usually at least 2 to 3 seconds to start. If a bear stops, most of the time the blast startles them into stopping. The spray on works later to keep them away and not start up again.
By the way, my friend who is the guide use to say, "do you know how to tell the difference between black bear poop and brown bear poop? Black bear poop has berrys in it. Brown bear poop has bells in it and smells like pepper spray." 🤣
Thanks for sharing.
This stuff works great on curious bears and the two legged predators..
However, like humans, some bears are more susceptible to capsaicin than others, and if a bear is truly aggressive- you shouldn’t count on it as your only tool. Many men right here on RUclips have been mauled nearly to death immediately after spraying a bear..
What else would you suggest to do, I've heard noise scares them off!
Make noise, hike in a group with others. See more here wereintherockies.com/glacier-bear-spray/
@@allysonmessina1785 One of those small can air horns
I like the scientific table of data at the end of video. What I would add to it to help people decide on brand/model and perhaps which may be added in a followup or an update video:
. Shelf life. FM = 3 yrs. CA = 4 yrs.
. Composite price as a function of $, volume, shelf life. So, Price = $/oz/days in shelf life.
My own calcs revealed that the sweet spot is the FM at 9.2 oz when we consider the $, volume (oz), and shelf life (in days).
What do you all think?
PS: Since bear spray has shelf life, I.e. is perishable, it might be a better idea to commit to a brand/model with smaller shelf life as the can's contents can degrade as a function of temperature (lows and highs) and vibrations (if kept in moving car often).
David Letterman had a Black Bear enter his "Cabin in Montana" in the middle of the night and was discovered in the kitchen. "Someone" emptied one of those cans of bear spray in the kitchen, Dave said you could not go anywhere near the kitchen for a while. I imagine he left the Cabin and had a professional clean the place. I bet "Someone" won't do that again.
Fairly scientific analysis. As a STEM person I appreciate your effort to tabulate all the data points. So far this is the only channel which has reviewed bear spay in great detail.
Here is a final data point:
The hiking company REI sells Counter Assault exclusively. Idk if this is because they have a preferential contract with the manufacturer or because it has proven to be reliable among their hiker clientele.
So if REI and Grand Teton NP both prefer the CA can, then perhaps it's the better product?
What are your thoughts?
I guess it's impossible to know since we don't know if they have affiliate deals with CA. Thanks for your thoughts.
@@WereintheRockies thats right.
Also, a good data point would have been nice to see is the shelf life of each spray. Shelf life ranges between 3 and 4 years for each make/model. A 1-year difference can be a significant.
Thanks for doing this.
You sprayed a stationary bear. You don't want to spray a bear unless it comes at you. You want to put up a wall that the bear must pass through. When it does , it will feel the effects of the chemicals when it contacts the cloud. That can be 30 feet or less . Other videos I have seen say length of spray time is an important feature because some bears require more deterrent. Counter Assault was developed by a biologist at Montana University who had been attacked by a bear. It was the first bear spray developed, and was tested to be effective.When.it comes to my defense, price is not much of an issue.
Thanks for sharing.
You guys are so cute😅 thank you for the lesson! 👍
Good to know if a stuffed Teddy bear ever attacks.
You can tell the different types of bears around by there scatt. Lumpy berry filled poop is a black or brown bear
Lumpy berry and bear spray can and some campers cost.is a grizzly bear.
A grizzly and Brown Bear are the same species, Ursus Arctos, the difference is geographical location
Good video... Everyone should take the old can out and try them out. Good experience....
This is an awesome video, and how you presented everything was top notch. The test report you did on all the sprays was very helpful. I have watched a number of bear spray videos to date. And it seems that between all of them, the Frontiersman seems to outshine the other brands when you look at all the data. Plus, Frontiersman also offers you the option to purchase “practice” spray, where the ingredients are inert. I do have a question. Did the Counter Assault brand include the small strap that keeps the trigger safety plug from getting lost?
That's a great question and I can't remember if it did or not. Sorry.
I really appreciate this video as I plan to buy bear spray soon.
You're welcome, we hope it helped.
Great 👍 job
Thanks!
Thanks for buying the sprays and testing them. How do you decide which 3 to test?
They just seemed to be the top 3 bear sprays out there. I'm sure there are plenty more brands.
What if one is shaking with fear and is not able to aim properly?🙈
So… what is the
plan?
Spray when the bear gets very close to us
or get close to the bear and spray before it attacks us?
You can take several steps to help you be safe, including making noise while hiking, hike in groups, don't run on trails, be aware of you surroundings, and secure your food and garbage. Don't attack a bear, only spray if it seems aggressive (and if it's within 30 ft). The spray will affect more than its eyes. It will affect his mouth, nose, etc making it hard to breathe.
Poor Jerry! I imagine you had to retire him after the test!
Our most remote hike will probably just be going up to Grand Prismatic Spring overlook so I'm guessing we wouldn't need the spray for our trip. We do tend to get critters around our house though so it might be worth keeping around!
Yes. Poor Jerry was retired. After we put him in the garbage, we called the police on ourselves because we thought he was hazardous waste! The officer just chuckled and told us not to worry about it : )
Glad you keep some spray around. Have a great trip
Where should I buy or rent bear spray? We will be flying into Salt Lake City. After that, we will be heading up to Grand Teton, then Yellowstone (followed by a few Utah parks). Thanks! I am super excited for my upcoming national park trip!
Our blog post has helpful information on this topic. You can check it out here.
wereintherockies.com/bear-spray-savvy-everything-you-need-to-know/
Thanks! I think that we will rent bear spray from Jackson Hole.
Thank you so much for the common sense advice.
Good video, Thanks
What do you think about a trout spray? Chipmunk spray?
could be interesting... ;)
Costco sells bear spray too!
Thank You
The problem is cost! There is hornet spray and a pepper pellet gun?
I'll take your recommendation 😉
Thanks for the demo. I guess the bear is not the only one who has to suffer once you spray that nasty stuff. 😩
It seems not pleasant or a nice thing to do, but you are doing the bear and your self a favor by using it, it is a safe form of deterring a attack from a bear.
The bear I meant.
I am sure this is helpfull for many people, but I watched this just for fun 😂 so funny to see you guys RUN as soon as the spray was finished haha
I used a capsicum spray for a nose condition I had years ago and it was HORRIBLE. It was just a fraction of the percentage used in bear sprays so in the beginning I was kinda scared to watch 🤭
Haha we don't blame you.
IN CASE THE BEAR HAS EXPERIENCE IN DEALING WITH GAS SPRAYING TOURISTS AND CLOSE HIS EYES… WHAT ARE WE TO DO?😬
Can you purchase an in the waste band holster so the bear won't know that you are armed?
As far as I can see, most clip on your belt
Does bear spray work on lynx and cougar too?
Bear spray should work against most mammals. Thanks for watching.
Counter Assault does have a 10.2 oz size that lasts 8 seconds, but the fog does not seem as dense. The Frontiersman actually spays a larger amount at 1.84oz per second for a more concentrated cloud. Bear spray is NOT TOXIC, it is nothing more than capsaicin oils and a propellant. It is a good idea to have a second canister in case the wind shifts or if there is a sow and 2 year old cubs that are nearly as big as the sow you have got big problems. If in a group make sure multiple people have bear spray and/or a firearms. Overall good testing. Below is a YT link to the Be Bear Aware Organization that shows how to properly deploy bear spray on a charging bear. ruclips.net/video/TZ5HJHZ8Mfw/видео.html
Thank you.
one thing i saw you turned your back to the " bear " i thought that was bad practice ?
Great point!!! I was a bit overpowered by the potency of the spray I was just trying to get out of there!!!
Does the park have a way to donate the spray if it is new/unused?
There's a couple facebook groups. Type in "bear spray exchange" and a few from Yellowstone and Alaska will come up. Cause ya, can't fly with them.
*_DISCHARGE_* not *DETONATE!!!!* It's bear spray, not bear bomb.
Which hikes in Grand Teton and Yellowstone would you need bear spray?
Typically, well-traveled trails that are 3-4 miles or less you probably won't need it but definitely have it for any back country hike.
@@WereintheRockies We are thinking of doing the mt. Washburn Trail, and possibly a few others. Where should we buy or rent bear spray? We are flying into Salt Lake City from New York. Then, we will be heading up to grand Teton, then Yellowstone (followed by a few Utah parks).
The link to our blog post should be helpful.
wereintherockies.com/bear-spray-savvy-everything-you-need-to-know/
I want to give them a light mist of .44 mag .
Thanks for watching
Impassable wall
Y’all never tested the Potency of the 3 Sprays. I think y’all need to do a redo and spray each other for a Potency test. Potency is far more Important than the length
That sounds horrible 😂
So, help me understand about the last one it doesn't work on mosquitoes right?
😊
The. F. National. Public parks should give out these sprays free ,. And hire more rangers
It's too bad the national parks have such a small budget
Just FYI…. Bear spray is NOT ALLOWED 🚫 in Yosemite National Park.
Nor Lassen NP...and none of the reasons provided by the parks make any logical sense.
and Chicago is a gun free zone.
LMAO. Spray is for saving the bear's life, not yours. (not to mention selling lots of bear spray) A high caliber weapon with FMJ ammo, in the well-trained hand is far superior self-protection, if you're interested in saving YOUR life. A warning shot is always an option, if you're feeling gratuitous. Under bear-attack, most people are not. You only live once.
That’s not true. Statistics actually show that people using bear spray survive more than those using a gun. Those are the facts. Of course if someone is expert at shooting bears with a gun I guess they’d do better than the statistics but this video is obviously intended for avg hikers. There are good videos posted by experts who spend their careers studying bears that go into the reasons why spray works better but it’s most often simply that the spray is quick and wide unlike a gun large enough to take down a bear (not wound and anger it). Personally I’ll go with what works statistically better.
That stuff is so powerful it ate her goth fingernail polish right off.
LOL- Video was shot in October. They were my cat eye Halloween nails!
@@WereintheRockies Whew! The only other explanation is that you had slammed 10 fingers in a car door. Here's hoping neither one of you has to ever actually use bear spray.
Does wasp spray work the same way? My wife keeps wasp spray in the car in case someone approaches her. Thanks for info.
We have no idea about wasp spray!
So…………………….what happens to Mr. Jerry now? Is he a red headed step child?
Jerry took a dirt nap, unfortunately. LOL
If griz has its back to the wind how in ur infinite wisdom do you tell griz to swap places so wind is blowing into its face.
You need to try on real bear
Our winner: Frontiersman: amzn.to/32c4n1U
For more information see wereintherockies.com/bear-spray-savvy-everything-you-need-to-know/
The links are down. FYI
that crap tastes like hotsauce to some bears to bad bearspray users cant ask the bears first if the like it or not.
If you were actually spraying a bear you would aim lower. This creates a low cloud that the bear will run into.
Thanks for researching- demonstrating (rate on RUclips for Bear spray)- Jerry looks to be a fierce bear by the way.
😂
Check out the Field & Stream magazine test of bear spray. They said UDAP was their #1 choice.
Throughout your presentation you have the nozzle pointed at your face. That's scary
What is plan B in case the spray does not work?😰
sure it comes with holster but I wonder if its better to buy one seperately to have a good one?
They feel decent but if you are ocd yeah get a better one
Some parks it’s illegal to carry bear spray
You're correct. Make sure to research this before entering national parks.
We are going the end of the month to Grand Teton and Yellowstone. We have to buy it there because you can’t take it on a plane. I think we will donate ours to the rangers at one of the parks.
I noticed they had a rental booth at Canyon last time I was in Yellowstone. I think it was about $24 to rent it for the whole week. Might save you some money : )
Thank you so much, plan on taking you up on your findings and will be buying that brand before I go.
very informative, thank you!
A bear runs with the head up go for eyes where ever the head is is death
Thank you! And these mountains look familiar…
The one thing you guys should have done possibly you did do is film how the effects affected you. you should have showed that to everybody so that they would understand what to expect if they ever had to fire off this stuff. So if you did happen to film yourself hacking and choking and coughing and having the runny nose and the whole bit you need to put that on RUclips so that we can see what it does to you guys. it's knowledge, and that's what we need. is knowledge on what this stuff does, not only to the bear but you because if it's going to incapacitate you. you know, what good is bear spray if it incapacitates the person using it. the bear will just get upset and then eat you anyway. anyway just food for thought.
Honestly we were surprised about how much it affected us. The skin burning happened a couple of hours later. Thanks for the idea
Commenting because more people should see this, super cool
I really liked your video. Thank you for doing the work. So many other videos just give you specs.
Thank you and you're welcome.
All of your videos are incredible and so are your guides. Thank you!! Heading to the parks as a family of 4 adults. Do we all need our own can? We are renting from Jackson Hole since we are flying.
As long as your group stays together at all times, one can should be ok.
But do they work on bears...?
Beautiful smile :)
😊 thank you
Great shoe
Thanks
I can’t use it (asthma)
Maybe that’s why I was having such a rough time. I have asthma too.
Me, too.