[pct-l] bear protection

[g l]

I have a can of "Counter Assault".  I purchased it about 10 years ago.  I carried it once.  It has never been used.  It is big and heavy and IMO not needed.  Once activated, you have a whopping 7 seconds to hit your target.  Pray for wind-free conditions.  I finally came to the conclusion that I'd have better odds spraying MYSELF with it, as a deterrent to an attacker, as it'd be easier to hit THAT target and it would make me "unappealing" as a snack.  

My advice:  Forget it.

Wheeew

David Stewart <davidalexanderstewart at gmail.com> wrote: it sounds to me like the Bearikade rental program is good for a thru
hike: the URsack can be carried and the other one can be squeezed
until the lid pops off (?)

bearikade seems/looks good.

is bear mace a totally stupid and insane and potentially dangerous
idea? do people carry that on the PCT?

i am now off to a traditional Kölsch Brauhaus. Gaffel is the name of
the Kölsch. does anyone know what i mean?

i will explain at the Kick-Off....

-moondog
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