What to do in a Bear Encounter (And How to Avoid One) || REI

Bears are magnificent creatures and it can be exciting to see one-from an appropriate distance. In this video, we’ll show you how to take the appropriate precautions to avoid bears while hiking and at camp, and even what to do if you do encounter a bear in the wild.
One of the most important things you can do to deter bears from your camp is to store your food properly, so check out our video on food storage here: • Backpacking Food Stora...
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[@chsmothie6584]

bear: *minding its own business* me on trail: AAAAAA BEAR IM COMING GO AWAY AAAAAAAA

[@rhysmcclune904]

lol

[@donnydread7631]

Yea, I tried that once with a black bear. It didn’t give a flying F_ about me, eventually it left on its own accord.

[@jeffmurnahan]

*me taking the time to see if the bears ears are back or pointed up while it’s charging at me

[@jeffmurnahan]

*me remaining calm while bear is chewing on my spine

[@andargachewdessie2793]

Haha we need to do some drills!

[@lukehobbs3177]

Yeah I was just thinking that you have no idea how you will respond in a situation like this. If a bear charges me no guarantees I won’t 🏃🏃🏃

[@SugarRushan]

Bro why was I just thinking this! 😂😂 your comment is genius

[@mebeasensei]

So funny. Like when people tell you sharks don’t particularly like human flesh - like after the shark bites off your torso, she’ll spit it out , ‘cause , you know, they don’t really dig it..Meanwhile, you have no body.

[@mebeasensei]

You just convinced me. I will never hike in North America. Thank you.

[@jr540123]

Way the deer are its not a bad idea these days.

[@Suhzi]

TommyTwobats bears live almost all over the world buddy

[@regul8or71]

Been hiking MANY times in the lower 48. Seen two black bears - both went the other direction. Never encountered a grizzly when hiking.

[@Celtics383]

@@regul8or71 Just came across one this weekend hiking towards mystic lake in Montana. Was making noise and still came across it, ditching the bear spray and picking up a .44 after seeing the size of that thing.

[@Dankyjrthethird]

Trust me you have nothing to worry about I’ve been camping/hiking many times in the canadian rockies, never seen a bear in my life You’ll most likely never encounter a bear in your life, don’t be afraid!

[@ginghiskhan2099]

Advice If it's Black: Fight back If it's brown: lay down If it's white: pray to christ

[@jerrrkox]

Ginghis Khan 👍

[@Sesca026]

Ginghis Khan *white: goodnight

[@ginghiskhan2099]

@@Sesca026 yeah i tweaked it a little for it not to seem too generic

[@ginghiskhan2099]

@@Sesca026 🤣🤣

[@drewdown826]

@@ginghiskhan2099 well you shouldnt have, it sounds dumb

[@whisky3k]

Some stats from a study on decades of bear attacks in Alaska (which has all 3 bears - black, brown and polar): - The average brown bear encounter is 3.5x more likely to result in injury compared to the average polar bear encounter - The average brown bear encounter is 21x more likely to result in injury compared to the average black bear encounter - Guns were effective in halting aggressive bear behavior in 84% of encounters, and it took an average of 4 hits to stop a bear - Pepper sprays were effective in halting aggressive bear behavior in 92% of encounters - On average, bear spray was used when the bear was about 12 feet away - But bear spray residue sprayed on equipment as a deterrent actually ended up attracting some bears (take your practice sprays before entering bear country) - 60 percent of the incidents occurred between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. - Nearly 70 percent of the incidents studied involved brown (grizzly) bears and 28 percent involved black bears, including the first two documented uses of bear spray on polar bears in Alaska Look up Tom Smith, BYU.

[@kilroywashere9343]

whisky 3K a large caliber pistol is preferable

[@wasidanatsali6374]

Just hope you get the opportunity to use a firearm or bear spray on a charging bear. Read Mark of the Grizzly by Scott McMillion. Every grizzly bear attack survivor in that book said there was no time to deploy bear spray or draw a firearm. Many of them said they weren’t even aware of the bear until it made contact with them. What I got out of reading that book was make lots of noise to let bears know you’re around and travel in groups when in griz country. One of the largest fatal bear attack studies conducted which included grizzly and black bear attacks in Alaska, Canada and the Lower 48 during the 110 years ending in 2009 found people traveling or camping alone in bear country are mostly likely to become victims —of bear attacks. 70% of the bear attack fatalities involved a single person. Only 9% of fatal bear attacks occurred with more than 2 people present. Fatal bear attacks were most numerous in August —when bears are shifting into overdrive to put on weight for the winter.

[@claudiodominguez.]

@@kilroywashere9343 If there's wind and you are in that 95% radius it's probably useless. 10 mm 15+ rounds of full power loads laugh at wind in bear spray distance.

[@tom2324]

Surely the number of total polar bear encounters makes that a non point? Way less hiking up there surely

[@vt2788]

I like "- 60 percent of the incidents occurred between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m." Super helpful 😂

[@wuffos]

Also, black bear scat contains twigs & berries - while grizzly scat contains whistles & pepper spray.

[@JamesGilbertCalifornia]

... had to read this twice, clever!

[@voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885]

my old high school buddy was in the jaws of a grizzly that lifted him off the ground. He barely survived.

[@texassalt8999]

That made me lol for real

[@ohemmelgarn5681]

And large, human-like skeletal fragments

[@kennethstarr5545]

They are called bear bells because people are bringing the bears food to them.

[@yellowjacket7134]

In Alaska we know exactly what to do with different types of bears. If its black, fight back.. If its brown, lay down.. If its white, say goodnight..

[@rds990]

Racist ! (Oh you were talking about BEARS....sorry.)

[@halolime117]

We just shoot them

[@jonesy2111]

All Bears matter!

[@misham6547]

@@rds990 unless it's a gaybar

[@NickAm01]

@@misham6547 Thanks for the Care Bear image. lol

[@mattpardy2826]

You left out polar bears. As a native of polar bear country, you learn that if a polar bear sees you, it will hunt you. The only thing to do is accept your fate

[@albedoslover5446]

O.O

[@voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885]

After "shrieking will attract the bear" I kind of lost attention.

[@ducu8454]

Ive read somewhere that while you re being chased you should drop parts of your clothing(hats, glove) because it will stop to sniff them. They have ADHD or smth...dont know if it s true tho

[@dinnersalad7322]

slap some armor on it and recreate the golden compass

[@korykent5645]

😭😭😭

[@worldcitizeng6507]

When encountering a blue 🐻 bear, ask nicely for a roll of toilet paper 🧻

[@gooseguy815]

Just recently had an encounter with a black bear on trail, we both scared the bejeezus out of eachother. One "Hey bear!" was enough to send it, and my heart running.

[@JDoe001]

😂

[@rds990]

Somewhere in Glacier right now, a bunch of bears are watching a video on how to avoid a dangerous encounter with ME !

[@pappysproductions]

Lol!

[@lard_lad_AU]

3 minutes after watching this... Me trying to remember which bear I fight or play dead with

[@jerseyltd]

I think you fight the Grizzlies and lay flat when its a black bear. 😂😂....wait🤦‍♂️

[@ashleighmackenzie8670]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 right? I’m here in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 now stressing about “but if I play dead surely I’ll be mauled to death” like I’ll ever encounter a bear in the Scottish highlands 🤣

[@TheMerryPup]

Bill Burr: "Slowly back away as you push your friend forward."

[@ddl4374]

😂

[@jamesmartin7282]

It's worth mentioning that bear spray should only be sprayed directly in the bear's face. Do not spray on tents, clothing and gear as a repellent because this is like putting hot sauce on FOOD!

[@Shane-zo4mg]

she went into more detail about punching the bear than she did talking about how to actually use the bear spray.

[@billm7035]

Remain calm while being eaten. My donut has this technique mastered

[@Joshmr1974]

"Some parks may not allow you to carry" pepper spray?? Which parks are those? I've never heard that one. A very stupid rule if true.

[@zefanx]

Yosemite doesn't. Never understand. www.myyosemitepark.com/things-to-do/no-bear-spray-allowed

[@voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885]

You can carry it but can only use it AFTER you're in the bear's mouth.

[@TheDonDaDa707]

Voidisyinyang Voidisyinyang haha that is California for you.

[@Notjay95]

You may get mauled but at least you avoid the $15 fine

[@sterlingmarshel6299]

ignore it - I would rather stay alive and pay the fine

[@Gandiiv]

Perhaps a demonstration would be helpful.

[@Pablo-vr8js]

Insert "Revenant" scene.

[@drott150]

Notice how the option of carrying a firearm isn't even mentioned as a possibility. PC much?

[@nathanrubinger6513]

One thing I have not seen addressed by most is what to do in a bear encounter in which you are still in your tent. Let's say you wake up in the morning or in the middle of the night and suspect there is a bear in camp. Should you make noise from inside the tent in order to deter the bear away from your camp? Or pop your head out to inspect if anything is there first? Any info would be greatly appreciated.

[@MonkeyCycle13]

I don't know much, but the noise will probably make it leave. I once met a girl, who told me they encountered a bear in Transylvania on a hill, while being in the tent. They where fairly quiet and - obviously - scared shitless, but then they started laughing and that's when the bear left. Just don't make sudden big noises maybe.

[@joapps8135]

left out never to get in between or even close to cubs and momma bear

[@jr540123]

Had a coworker do this back in the 80's as a kid. saw the cubs and got close loving how cute they were, About that same time he's like "wheres is yout mama?", She roared and he took off a fucking running as fast as a 13 year old dumbass could back down off that mountain with bear in tow, About a minute into the chase he heard a "CRACK, tumble, tumble, WHAM" he looked back still hauling ass and saw this big MF tripped, rolled and slammed back first into a massive tree and hit hard enough to shake it. He didn't stop until he was home about 5 miles down. Moral of the story. If you run, run downhill cause their front legs are shorter than the rear.

[@albertou271]

What an advice as if anyone intentionally makes that choice.

[@joapps8135]

Uzoma Albert Okwuadigbo u narrow-minded F, with limited knowledge lofl

[@roodlyfbuts8006]

Bear cubs are so cute.

[@jerseyltd]

@@jr540123 the best advice yet...thanks. hahah

[@joshuasewell5719]

All these videos never mentioned a gun when all else fails a bullet works

[@jerk_store]

Could you not smell the stench of soy lattes during this vid? Of course she's not going to mention a gun.

[@Stellarobinson245]

Always carry a red beach ball and a bicycle, bears love those...

[@mackenziesmith736]

Everyone always says "eVeRyThInG iN aUsTrAlIa CaN kIlL yOu" but at least we don;t have to worry about this when we go hiking. I think i'd rather encounter a snake tbh :)

[@nordfreiheit]

Thing is, you can see a bear! Meanwhile in snake/ scorpion/ giant spider country, I have to look under every nook and cranny to avoid being stung

[@jettstap]

So true I feel safe hiking anywhere in Australia bush just watch out for snakes most get out of your way north be croc wise easy don’t go in rivers - when I hike in America was constantly worried about coming across a bear they terrifying but impressive

[@regul8or71]

As long as you see it before it attacks.

[@Tombombadillo999]

Thing is if a seriously poisonous spider/snake/whatever insect or poisonous being stings u/bite u, and u dont have the proper antivenom available u basically 100% dead.. apart from some of them being really small, and very hard to detect.. in thailand for example i was trekking in a remote jungle area alone, had to jump over a small stream, and almost stepped on a poisonous coral snake when i landed on the other side.. lucky for me it bolted into the brushes, coz otherwise i prob wouldnt b here talking about it. Both can b terrible nevertheless

[@donnat8822]

Bro y’all have a lot more to worry about then bears 😂

[@juliepritchard7927]

You say the bear will do a BLUFF CHARGE but will "generally" STOP!!! This i NO GUARANTEE and if the bear don't then you will be dinner!!!! YOU CANT READ A BEAR"S MIND AND ESPECIALLY IF THE BEAR"S CUBS ARE AROUND!!!! LETS GET A CLUE!

[@sniffdogma]

Spread your legs out wide so the Grizzly can't turn you over? Against 400-800-lb Grizz? I know all the pros say this, but I just watched a guy who was actually attacked and he said there's no way you can stop a Grizzly from turning you over. After the bear did, he kept his knees and legs bent to protect himself further. He lived (of course). Hope I never have to find out :).

[@liviusss]

I was just wondering if there are any stories of people playing dead who survived... Apparently there are. But probably they had a very strong heart...

[@sniffdogma]

@@liviusss Here ya go: "I knew I had to play dead" (6:30), and "They tell you to lay flat ..." (16:00): kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYC0cpuBp7SCrdk

[@malicant123]

I would like to thank Lara Croft for her solid advice.

[@kevinallison2227]

F spray carry a gun... That's what they're for.

[@MiniBandit007]

Carry a loaded 12 gauge, problem solved

[@ryanpatterson1659]

Love how she said so the bear can’t flip you over. Last I checked elk and moose are both larger than most people and a grizzly will flip one of those over like a twig. Other than that liked the video

[@heljos2487]

Keep your legs wide open to protect vital organs....idk about her, but my Balls are mighty vital to me.

[@MobileDecay]

@@heljos2487 You know this from experience? 🤔

[@jonesy2111]

@@heljos2487 Absolutely!

[@olaf9957]

A handgun works well imo.

[@Rainbowtraitinapocket]

Can’t bring those on planes if your poor😢

[@davidjd123]

Tip number 1, stay out of bear country and camp in your backyard

[@markanderson3870]

Hmm yeah, it all gets so complicated I think I'll just stay home thanks.

[@IsakuItou]

Unlike lions, Bear doesn’t kill you before it eats you. You’ll get to watch yourself eaten by bear until the very last moment.

[@hunterbiden7391]

That’s hood.

[@RestrictedAccountt]

@@hunterbiden7391 what it is, is not hood its horrifying take safety precautions or you'll get sent to jesus with some kinda ptsd riddled brain on ya boy straight traumatizing horrible way to go out

[@loganhill2713]

I’m from the eastern part of the country where we only have black bears, which I’m not too scared of, so I have always done a lot of hiking. I want to head out west and up to Alberta to do some hiking fishing etc, but there’s basically no way I’m gonna do that knowing that there are grizzly bears.

[@emelyathesimpleton125]

Yeah I've been watching and reading a lot about bears and only just learned we don't have grizzlies in NB. I feel much safer now but don't know if I want to hike in BC anymore.

[@Tatusiek_1]

Slavering Ghoul Why would you think there are grizzlies in NB? Most of their population is in Alaska and some in Western Canada with very very few in contiguous US

[@Griffin-Peter]

I live in alberta and go to BC frequently, never seen a bear outside of a zoo

[@wasidanatsali6374]

There were two fatal grizzly attacks in Alberta in 2021. JS

[@Gruemoth]

If a Brown bear attacks: play dead If a Black bear attacks: punch them in the face

[@whitemountainshikes8556]

In the White Mountains, we don't have a huge black bear population, but they are around. One thing I've noticed is a continuous, heated debate about firearms vs. spray. One thing to consider is local laws. But the other thing you must remember is that even with a large caliber weapon, you are probably not going to stop the bear with a single round. If a bear charges you, the only "kill shot" you have will be to the brain. Now imagine a target the size of a soft ball coming at you at 30-35mph, swaying from side to side. You may get lucky, and hit it, but probably not. Statistically, firearms will stop or lessen the severity of an attack only about half the time, while spray works about 95% of the time. I'll play the odds!

[@PavleBalenovic]

Bear came close to check me, I used my "magic word" as a sign ... kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKmwZn6Eosmgj80

[@jeremypierce1979]

Carry a mini 12 Gage shotgun that’ll do the job

[@jackso0926]

Dude, it's New Hampshire, there are basically no gun laws, so if you want to, just bring a gun, but having hiked a lot in the Whites, I'd say that both guns and bear spray are overkill, just store your food right and you're fine.

[@Notjay95]

No one said anything about only getting one shot. Also I’ve read that the sound of guns alone can be effective in scaring bears away

[@cavscout678]

...or you could just take both.

[@michaelsotomayor5001]

These, even though not to criticize your informative video, are basically useless and what I mean is.. in a real encounter it seems like not much can be done if a bear does attack. Spear and hammer I guess? But man is that risky being out there like that.. no fighting equipment, no real protection.

[@josemusiquero]

I live in a beautiful area with forests and lakes like that, but on the opposite side of the globe, South America. And fortunately there's nothing that can kill you here. Maybe pumas, but they live too far away from humans and I've never encountered one in my life. People say wild boars might also kill you, but I've never seen one while hiking either, only once by the road in a road trip to another nearby city...

[@wasidanatsali6374]

I was fishing in the Smokies and came face to face with a wild boar on a narrow trail. I’d been fishing all day and was dog tired. I just stood there thinking I ain’t moving, you’re moving. We both stood there looking at each other for a few seconds then the boar spun around and ran off.

[@backpacker3421]

Aside from being ineffective, bear bells are insanely annoying to everyone around you. You're far more likely to find yourself hiking alone if you use one. Nobody wants to listen to that thing for hours on end.

[@christianslye8727]

I'm surprised no one has mentioned that legally carrying a .45 is a great option if the bear decides to charge. most of the time the bear will leave you alone, but I'm not going to trust my life to a bear spray or my ability to kick and punch an animal that outweighs me by 600 lbs.

[@minkjay3218]

As you can see she's talking about bears.

[@OhAnthony]

I'm sticking with the old saying, "You don't have to be faster than the bear, just faster than the people your with", therefore, I will continue to hike in groups.

[@ficklepickle2495]

pro tip: guns are stronger than fists

[@johngroberts952]

Take the appropriate gear to keep yourself at the top of the food chain. Without it you are the slowest snack in the woods.

[@bundelz19]

4:07 pretty much leave my fate up to the bear 😂

[@RussellChapman99]

Hike with someone who can't run as fast as you. Joking I showed my tazer to a colleague, said I take it with me when in bear country. Colleague rightly said he didn't think it would be effective. I said, I don't use it on the bear, but on the person I'm hiking with so I can get away ;)

[@pappysproductions]

Ha, that's hilarious.

[@ddl4374]

😂

[@nikotriantos6793]

Pro tip: Glock 20

[@librasky]

Not in California , bear spray is even illegal in some places

[@DM-iw2qt]

Any park that does not aloud bear spray , sorry tax payers citizens should come first. Dumb to not have a gun.

[@andreipop5805]

I was in a group of 22 people and someone said he heard a bear and everyone was like: "quiet, shut up, let's protect the kids, it will kill us". Imagine their faces when I dtarted screaming my lungs out

[@samuelpetrovich4998]

Bro I can see their shaking ghostly faces lmao

[@JuliaPozdina]

Wow, i didn't know that you should act different when encountering with different types of bear. Thank you for the video!

[@dantecastleberry4803]

Can you use guns as self defense? I mean like if they wanna charge at you I’m a pretty big dude I’m not going far 😂

[@Jc21112]

Important to mention that you should not use this particular bear canister in the Adirondacks. It is against the regulations of the area and bears have learned to open them. You can check their regulations to find another one or rent one there. Stay safe guys!

[@truthoverfictionii5760]

I don't think that I will go anywhere near bear country.

[@lisad6721]

Basically it's color coded and rhymes. If all means of deescalating the situation fails.. If bear is: Black- ATTACK! Brown- (get) DOWN! White- see da light 💀🙏🏽 Goodluck and I hope we NEVER have to use this.

[@jeepin123]

Always carry a firearm. When tent camping sleep with your Ar with a 100rd drum inserted have rifle across your chest. Pistol next to you hand. You hear bear engage through tent or exit tent and engage bear. String up bear corpse as warning to other bears.

[@sylvesterstewart868]

Make noise so the bears and serial killers know your there.

[@Xehemoth]

I encountered one and I just stopped. we locked eyes, and I nodded as I turned slowly around and started walking the other direction. I expected the bear to chase me and knock me over and I was going to play dead but he/she never did. The bear let me go and I NEVER looked back.

[@Ieva_Leonardo]

Is this true? Who are you?

[@Dennis-ez7yy]

You're very lucky he must have just eaten lol I think you were slowly supposed to back away but never take your eyes off of that bear because turning your back would be a sign you're scared or taking your eyes off of him then the bear will automatically get tripped into fight or flight response and it will chase you.

[@padarousou]

If you play dead you might as well be dead. NEVER EVER go hiking in nature without a gun, thats natural selection at work.

[@ShawnGS300]

She is nice 😁. I would love to go camping with her.

[@edwardk3]

She's pretty. But that's usually a problem down the road.

[@JamesGilbertCalifornia]

I wear a Scat Belt when I trail run in bear country - never had to use bear spray but nice knowing I have it with me on this belt. Sorta like life insurance, you don't need it til you need it!

[@dlawrence2053]

I'm much more afraid of rattlesnakes as they are much more dangerous.

[@SenhorTudo]

I live in South Africa, where the only 'bears" we have are ant bears, otherwise known as aardvark (pronounced nearly "art fark"). However, we have many more dangerous animal species than you North Americans do: I don't think I need to go through the list. My "plan z", after having gone through a number of other options, is a can of carb cleaner and a cigarette lighter. Fire the spray towards the charging animal and flick the lighter flame under it. This results in a sheet of flame. Believe me, nothing, not even a drug-crazed human, wants to get its face burned.

[@Irhamwashere]

this girl should start youtube channel

[@chewar7537]

Even better idea...don't go where they live! Works for me. 🙂

[@gunsofaugust1971]

I've been hiking/backpacking for 25+ years. Mostly Northeast USA and Texas/SW USA. I have seen 3 black bears in total.

[@drott150]

Just last week I was hiking in Sequoia National Forest where the giant trees are. I was coming down a steep mountain on a tight trail closely fenced in by dense bushes on both sides and a steep rocky incline on one side. I had a sharp pebble in my sandal so I stopped momentarily to sit on a big rock and remove it. As I sat there quietly dealing with my sandals, I suddenly heard a rustling sound on the trail less than 20 feet away. Just then a bear popped out of the bushes onto the trail. I could tell by how he was acting he didn't know I was there. But then he turned to my direction and I could see the startled expression on his face that as soon as he realized I was there I had frightened him. At this point I was utterly terrified. There was nowhere to go. I couldn't run through the dense bushes on one side. I couldn't climb up the rocky steep incline on the other. I couldn't run toward him, I couldn't outrun him running away from him up the hill. I was utterly defenseless - no gun, no bear spray, no knife, no nothing.

[@user-np6tf8zx1u]

That's so wild I guess it really varies. I'm only a day hiker and only hike in Virginia and I've seen at least 10 black bears in my 5 years of hiking

[@gunsofaugust1971]

@@user-np6tf8zx1u Maybe you have been hiking recently. With wilderness disappearing, perhaps the bears are closer to developments (and thus day-hiking areas)

[@garydouglas9413]

I wonder how many bears saw you.

[@oj3927]

Wait so if a grizzly advances, should I make noise and be big and scary or be low profile and calm?

[@hcwbw3]

what she said plus what the pro's use 44 or 12.

[@SimilakChild]

- If bear is with its cubs, don't approach it or it will attack - If you have a cellphone or camera and you're recording and it see you it will attack - If you are wearing camoflauge clothes and you have a rifle in your hands it will attack - If it see you walking or riding a bike and its walking or biting the trees, its going to ignore you It's not really about your scent, or how you approach it. its about what its doing. in Canada they usually ignore people I've seen a grizzly bear go into someones backyard while a bunch of people were having a BBQ party, and it didn't attack anybody.

[@proudlyindian001]

Loved the way you sitting on a tree 😍😙😙😙

[@kristofsportingdogs3549]

What to do when you’re walking alone with dogs? Going on a holiday in Sweden next summer with my 3 dogs. Sweden has wolves and bears (luckily no grizzlies 🥴). But I’m from Belgium, and not used to wild predators in the woods 🙈😅. I’m guessing they will try to avoid my and my dogs, but when I’m close to one, im guessing my dogs will make it angrier 🤔.

[@katriellamusic1372]

yeah theres a really great video on how statistically people with dogs are more likley to have aggresive bear encounters. I personally wouldn't take a dog into grizzly country.

[@htchamber2776]

She’s kind of hot

[@flybeep1661]

So yeah it seems recognizing which bear you're dealing with is critical since the reactions are totally opposite when in grave danger. Black bear: fight like hell. Grizzly: play dead. Now imagine in your panic you mistake a Grizzly for a black bear....

[@texasforever7887]

Even with Grizzlies you must fight. Of course you should never be in grizzly country without bear spray or a firearm

[@johnganshow5536]

I go armed in Bear/mountain lion country..

[@czoduqa]

Bears are generally non aggressive. Never ever try to fight! (Auto loss) outclimb, or outrun , a bear, if a bear attacks you use fetal position dont leave your face open. A bear can mortally wound you with a single strike.

[@lincolnbroke]

I love her face expression when she says “punch him in the face “

[@nancychace8619]

Nice video, but I met a lady once that had both arms ripped off by a grizzly in AK. Bearspray? Think I'd rather have at least a 30.06. Thank you.

[@jdahik97]

Didn’t occur to me that some parks don’t allow bear spray…That makes no sense at all.

[@maddi3787]

Possibly using it on other human as a weapon? Idk but that's kind of goofy either way.

[@yaboi3697]

"some parks my not allow you to carry this" bear spray. No problem, park ranger. Let me just throw my water pack at it. TF

[@tomferbend3323]

Some parks won't allow you to carry bear spray.....WTH?

[@Ak-jm5fm]

I'm confused. Fight back or play dead. Which is it 🤔 LOL @REI

[@AdamGbl95]

Well...... if I was a bear, lying down and playing dead means, thanks! Time to eat. At least I dont have to chase you down.....should I start with the head?

[@gavindombrow1413]

Rn i'm literally in colorado near the rockies....which is apparently around were there most common in colorado. at night....ima have nightmares lol.......

[@abbeyawesome1012]

I live in the country and I clean my yeard every night so I know no wildlife comes to are I was in a cougar situation and I pulled out my bear spray and I took the bear spray cap off and dropped and it went over me instead I backed into my shop because I couldent see and screamed my sister came and got me my face was swollen and had to call out sicj

[@dalroache]

Nah nah nah sister if I'm in brown bear country I'm carrying three knives a magnum casul a 10 mm block plus p hollow point rounds and a 12 gauge shotgun with bear rounds along side the bear spray and cs gas

[@iChefTheImpossible]

I thought playing dead was a myth

[@McSledger]

Great commercial for Glock

[@jeromeburrasca6710]

Glock 20 with a chest holster. Wind makes spray useless

[@edchoi2428]

I bought a Smith and Wesson 460 magnum snub nose for bear protection and a Ruger 454 casull Alaskan snub nose too :) These are good bear protection :)

[@TheJ000ker]

I go in to the woods packing heavy or I don’t go.

[@bantam700]

What about drop bears in case you're backpacking in Australia?

[@MediterraneanBlood]

And keep in mind all these advices work just if the bear is not hungry...

[@josiel152]

yeh punch the 400 lb bear thats charging you, dream on.

[@juliepritchard7927]

The best thing is to use honey on your arms and legs!!!! The groul as you stand facing the bear.

[@ChristopherWalkenPUA]

I bring a .380 pistol while hiking.

[@MissNikkor]

I have a question that may seem silly, but I ask it anyway ... Can a whistle be an additional way before using the pepper spray to deter a black bear coming closer to me? The shrill noise must not please them ...

[@ScubaDracula]

I believe with black bears the louder and bigger you can be the better.

[@iwaswithyourmom9410]

this video makes me want find bears and try these things out

[@dudley5658]

Has no one ever heard of bear hugs? They like them.

[@jeffmcilroy7081]

Just bring Chuck Norris with you for a camping buddy

[@MultiTexMex]

My bear spray is my .308

[@sigmalife9625]

tysm. got all my gears( i think😁),tips,advice from videos like this is what ive been watching for the past 2 yrs.everytime i think im ready,there's always newer one comes up,then i have to research again😪.there's so much to learn before i even start actually doing, my dream,to hike, learn survival skills

[@kevinallison2227]

Just do it.