Guard Alaska Bear Defense Spray

by GUARD ALASKA

Product Features

• Guard Alaska
• Bear repellent
• Helps Protect against Bears

Product Description

You're facing down Mr. Grizzly... make sure YOU "bite" first! An invincible, ultra-hot-pepper Bear Defense Spray... the most powerful and the only one EPA certified to repel all species of bear. It can literally be your life-saver. Field-proven in the wilds of Alaska, it has a superior chemical base that actually opens skin pores for sure stopping-power. Effective range is approx. 15-20 ft. You get a 9-oz. super-size spray can, 8 3/4 x 2" diam. Hunters, campers and hikers should Order ONLINE Now to invest in this Defense Spray. Note: as with any such compound, this should be kept out of reach of curious children. AVAILABLE SEPARATELY: Spray Holster - word search in our Store for 'Defense Spray Holster'. Guard Alaska Bear Defense Spray

Product Details

• Item Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0018XTIX8
• Item model number: GGBR9
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,746 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #10 in Sports & Outdoors > Outdoor Recreation > Camping & Hiking > Safety & Survival > Bear Protection

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

45 of 55 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bear protection..., May 3, 2007

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HG fan (wyoming) - See all my reviews

My job often takes me into the mountains involving timber sales, where Bear spray is a must (also for camping/hiking in Bear country). I have never had to use my spray but I have had several "close encounters" in which noise was sufficient to get the (black) bears to move off. I hope I never have to use the spray defensively. I chose the Guard Alaska Bearspray after reading the product description that it is the only one registered with the EPA as effective for 'all species' of bears. We also have Grizzlies in our neck of the woods (although, I have never seen one in the wild).

Noise is the first great option in bear avoidance. Let them know you are approaching with bear bells and talking. I repeat, "Hey, Bear" every ten or fifteen seconds while moving through the forest. I also intentionally snap off dead branches from fallen snags in my path followed by a "Hey, bear". The 'snap' usually resounds loudly through the forest so the bear knows at a distance that something is in the area and the voice will tell it that it's not a forest critter. Having a canister of bear spray is a very good (and necessary) back-up option.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Question Distance, August 3, 2011

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Van R. Reese "Fish Man" (SLC, UT USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Guard Alaska Bear Defense Spray (Misc.)

I bought this, but should have noted the distance stated. An effective distance of 15 - 20 feet is too short. Experts recommend at least 25 feet. At average bear speed, it would have you in its jaws before the spray took effect. I hope never to need it. Probably would not have bought it if I had seen the stated distance before purchase.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great customer service. No tests yet (thankfully)., January 16, 2011

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Gary Sarles - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Guard Alaska Bear Defense Spray (Misc.)

Thankfully we haven't had to use our bear spray yet, but my wife and I do a lot of hiking/backpacking and it is a real comfort having it along. Strange rustlings outside the tent aren't quite as menacing when you don't feel completely defenseless. Also, I never thought I'd need customer service for a can of bear spray, but I somehow detached the safety clip during a recent hike and wasn't able to find it. Without the safety clip, I figured I was much more likely to spray myself than any potential predators. I called the distributor to ask if I could purchase or find a replacement somewhere and they immediately sent me two spares free of charge. Great customer service and an EPA approved spray at a fair price.