• ikidd@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      Never. Ever. Spray bear spray around your camp. There’s been plenty of incidents where that’s what drew them in and got people hurt/killed. It’s like cooking around your tent, they have to investigate the smells.

      • guyrocket@kbin.social
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        1 year ago

        Really? Got a link for info about that?

        I wouldn’t think you’d want to spray pepper spray anytime you’re not using it for defense. It usually blows around and there’s a good chance you’ll get some on yourself.

        I would only spray it if I had to.

    • meco03211@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      It’s mace for bears. Usually much stronger than regular “mace”. Also the canister is designed to spray a longer distance (like 20 to 40 ft). Google some videos to see it in action.