Quote Originally Posted by Trip06
Bear mace is an option, It weights nothing but the aresol can it comes in. cept its combersome and you wont be able to eat the bear afterwards.
Bear spray is a real option. There are studies saying it's more effective than a firearm (although I have to point out that none of those studies are ever specific about which caliber of firearm was used, or what type of ammunition it was loaded with). I very well may bring a can. But my problem with it is that it only lasts between 4 to 9 seconds. While that may be enough to stop one attack, I'll still be deep in the wilderness and at risk of another attack after my spray can is empty.