[at-l] Bear Repellent

[bennettk at wfu.edu (ken bennett)]

> A thought.  If you are accustomed to carry a metal container - - cup / mug /
> pot - - in your pack, and are concerned about aggressive bears, why not
> carry the metal container attached to the outside your pack?  When you
> encounter a troublesome bear you could scoop up some rocks / pebbles, drop
> them into the container, and shake them vigorously.


Sure, and with my luck, there won't be a rock within 5 miles when I see the
bear. I still think the only sure method of bear defense is to hike with
other people -- other people who can't run as fast as me.

Ken