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A Complete Guide to Bear Mace

Bear Mace – Valuable Tool or Worthless Weight? Unless you’re into rucking for fitness, packing extra weight on when you head to the trail is about as useful as burnt coffee. Just, like… why would you do that to yourself? So you may hold that can of bear mace awhile and give it a few […]
Car Camping in Bear Country

Learn about car camping in bear country and how to do it safely | Tips | Risks & Rewards | Safety while car camping
Bear Boxes for Camping

Bear Boxes for Camping | What They are and Why They’re Important | Options for Safe Food Storage in Bear Country
Bear Defense Gun vs Bear Spray

Learn whether a bear defense gun is right for you | Bear Defense Gun vs Bear Spray | How-To Stay Safe in Bear Country
How to Bear Proof a Tent

Learn about bear proof tents | Keep bears out of your tent | 8 steps to stay safe while camping in bear country
Bear Canister vs Bear Bag

Compare responsible food storage option for backcountry camping | bear canister vs bear bag | Pros & cons
How to Keep Bears Away from your Campsite

Complete guide on how to keep bears away from campsites | Backcountry bear safety | Tips to bear proof your campsite
Do You Really Need a Bear Canister?

On my first ever backpacking trip, I saw two black bears. They were wandering across the trail as I approached camp, and I confidently (though naively) instructed my backpacking buddy on best practices for dealing with a bear encounter, regurgitating information I’d read the night before. After dinner, I gathered my snacks and food that I’d […]