#gearmeout

Wildlife: Bunnies to Bears

gearmeout

babskiies
9 1 8
10

Q8: Do you carry any gear that is specifically designed to promote or deter wildlife encounters? #GearMeOut

danielhuman
4

A8 #GearMeOut From moving snakes, whacking porcupines crawling into the lean-to and charging away bears - trekking… https://t.co/Usvuxvz3jQ

naturetechfam
3 6

#GearMeOut A8 We always have bear spray clipped on or in a pocket - even when not in bear country!

babskiies
4

replying to @babskiies A8: bear spray or bear bangers #gearmeout

Womynofthewoods
3

A8) no I don't carry any special deterrents except for my common sense and bush smarts, hasn't failed me yet in 56 years #gearmeout

VTPaddlePups
5

replying to @babskiies @babskiies A8 Have bear spray,but use rarely. I keep a plastic garbage bag in side pocket of pack. Bear experts say… https://t.co/eYqaryOL4f

Todd_the_Hiker
6

replying to @babskiies @babskiies A8. Yes. I generally carry bear spray strapped to my @TETONsports #Rock1800 even when I'm not in bear co… https://t.co/lqolP8Lzoj

t_jh2009
3

replying to @babskiies @babskiies A8) I don't carry anything else other than something to make noise to sometimes keep animals away if I'm… https://t.co/4BjtwpQ5bw

kokuaelli
3

replying to @babskiies @babskiies A8: trekking poles and bear spray. My kids are pretty good at scaring wildlife away. So many hikes with… https://t.co/nUO9bgDCsj

TaigaAdventures
3 3

replying to @babskiies @babskiies A8. I carry bear spray, and have been trained with it. People need to understand how close the bear need… https://t.co/5WByvg8rMO

tcdixon3
2

replying to @babskiies @babskiies A8: yes I always have my bear spray even in the winter as it’s useful for other animals, not just bears.… https://t.co/hSlLO12wcg