[pct-l] Bear Spray

[Andrea Dinsmore]

In 15 years of dealing with PCT hikers I don't think I've ever heard of
anyone feeling the need to protect themselves from a bear with anything. On
the lighter side.... if you piss him off....can you run faster than him ??
Or at least faster than the other hiker you are with ?? We live in bear
country here in Washington. Seen them in our mt home yard and they really
don't care to be around humans.

Everyone has their own story.
On Feb 19, 2016 6:30 PM, <rosiesbirds at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi-
> Do people have an opinion on whether or not bear spray is a necessary
> carry? Seems to be mixed online. Don't really feel like hauling that giant
> bottle around, and I know I can't take it on the plane...but some folks say
> it's essential.
> Thanks all :)
>
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