Bear Spray - Bears, Mountain Lions, Coyotes - Long-Range 32ft Distance - Pepper Spray Safety Gear for Hiking & Camping Protection - 2% Capsaicin - 8.1 oz

I purchased this Counter Assault Bear Spray for my camping and hiking trips in West Virginia, and while I haven't had to use it yet (and hope I never do), just having it gives me tremendous peace of mind when I'm out in the wilderness. Counter Assault is the gold standard for bear spray—this brand literally speaks for itself in the outdoor community. It's EPA-approved and has the range and formulation that professionals and backcountry users trust. When you're dealing with potential encounters with bears, mountain lions, or aggressive coyotes, you don't want to cheap out on protection. The canister feels solid and well-made. The holster system makes it easy to carry and access quickly, which is critical in an emergency situation. The safety mechanism is secure but can be deployed rapidly when needed. I carry this every time I'm camping or hiking in areas with wildlife. It's like insurance—you hope you never need it, but you're incredibly glad to have it if the situation arises. The confidence it provides lets me enjoy the outdoors without constant worry. If you spend time in bear country or areas with large predators, get Counter Assault. It's the real deal. Highly recommend! (even works on two legged predators)

The coyotes were setting off the alarms out by the green houses, and fearing for our cats, I would go out and chase them off. One night I went out with the cat following me and we walked around the backside of the greenhouse. I tripped over the cat and then in a nanosecond, sprayed a bit of the greenhouse wall about 3 feet away from me and hip high and that alone was enough to incapacitate me for two days and the cat ran away for three. I couldn’t imagine getting a face full of it. Nonetheless besides my lack of trigger discipline, this stuff works great. If you’ve never trained with one, you should buy two and train with one or buying an inert one. You’ll want to wear gloves, safety glasses and all that and you’ll still probably get some of it on you or in your eye! I replace mine every couple of years, or if the can gets dented, and I use the old one to remind myself how it works, and the speed at which I can deploy it.

Had to use this (not on bears) and it works like a charm!

It’s quite effective

I have not had to use this spray, so I can't say if it works well. I pray I never need it. But if you are a big camper/hiker like I am, you must carry bear spray. I bought this after my trip to Yellow Stone and this was the same bear spray I carried there. If it's good enough for the Yellow Stone park rangers, it's good enough for me!

Good product

Luckily, haven't had to use, yet and hope never have to, but feel a bit better when working in area being newly frequented by bear.

These products are only good for four years, and this one expires in 2025. Seeing as we are almost in 2023, this product is closer to its expiration date than I would like for full price.