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Counter Assault Bear Deterrent Spray - 290g
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Counter Assault Bear Deterrent Spray - 290g

Item # 722005

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Counter Assault bear spray is designed to drive away bears in the event of an attack and this larger size ensures you'll have plenty for reserve.

  • Contains 2% Capsaicin and other Capsaicinoids, red pepper derivatives that affect the eyes and respiratory system, staving off attack
  • Spray reaches 12 to 32 ft. and empties in approximately 9.2 sec.
  • Features a safety cap to help prevent accidental discharge
  • Use with extreme caution—if not used properly, it can disable the user, rather than the attacker

Made in USA.

Item 722005

This item contains hazardous or flammable materials and is restricted to surface shipping only. Online orders for shipment to Alaska must be picked up at the Anchorage REI store (follow options for Free Shipping to REI Store when ordering); shipment to any other Alaska address is not offered. Sorry, this product cannot be shipped to Hawaii, APO, FPO or international addresses.

Counter Assault Bear Deterrent Spray - 290g Specs

Specification

Description

Suggested useBear deterrent
Weight15 ounces
Dimensions2.25 x 8.5 inches
Capacity/Volume10.2 fluid ounces

Counter Assault Bear Deterrent Spray - 290g Customer Reviews

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Counter Assault Bear Deterrent Spray - 290 Gram
 
4.6

(based on 5 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Simple to use (5)
  • Effective (3)

Cons

  • Bulky (3)

Best Uses

  • Backcountry camping (5)
  • Campgrounds (4)
  • Day trips (4)
  • River trips (4)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Avid adventurer (3)
  • What Is Your Gear Style:
  • Minimalist (3)

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Jan

19

2008

(61 of 62 customers found this review helpful)

 
4.0

A Must Have

By TALLONE6FOOT9

from Southeast Alaska . .

About Me Professional Guide

Pros

  • A safe alternative
  • Clear Instuctions
  • Effective
  • Simple To Use

Cons

  • Bulky
  • Maybe a little bulky

Best Uses

  • Backcountry Camping
  • Campgrounds
  • Day Trips
  • Exploring the wilds
  • River Trips

Comments about Counter Assault Bear Deterrent Spray - 290 Gram:

This product really comes in handy. We live and play in Southeast Alaska and I am also a wilderness guide. I guide trips all year round and during bear season, the stakes get even higher. I always carry my Springfield XD 45 ACP but, I also carry my bear deterrent. On a recent trip out with clients we ran up on a very large brown bear. I was guiding 4 men and 2 teenagers and when we came upon the bear, I had everybody stop and after backing up, I had them make as much noise as possible. The bear was undeterred and instead began to approach at a pretty quick pace. He went for one of the teenage boys and things began to unravel quite quickly. I had my firearm drawn and was ready to unload but, the young boy was in the line of fire and was pretty much frozen with fear. I then grabbed my bear deterrent and ran around the flank to get a shot at the bears upper body. It immediately stopped him and caused him to start making a noise similar to a roar. I was then able to grab the young boy and we all began to retreat. While I always carry my gun and I feel very safe with the stopping power that it offers, shooting may not always be an option. I would highly recommend that anybody traveling in bear country should carry a can of this stuff. It does work and may be your only alternative. Lastly, a dangerous encounter with a bear may require that you put him down but, it is always nice to try less deadly means first.

  • What Is Your Gear Style:
  • Minimalist

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

(61 of 62 customers found this review helpful)

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Oct

15

2007

(27 of 27 customers found this review helpful)

 
4.0

Insurance

By hike4trout

from Chicago, IL

About Me Avid Adventurer

Site Member

Pros

  • Clear Instuctions
  • Simple To Use

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backcountry Camping

    Comments about Counter Assault Bear Deterrent Spray - 290 Gram:

    Nice to have in bear country. Buy two and use one for target practice. If you have to use it you want to feel comfortable that you know the range and spread. Note: when testing, make sure you are up wind. The spray will linger and will make you cough even in small doses. If you buy it, buy the holster because leaving it in camp does you no good with the bear on the trail.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (27 of 27 customers found this review helpful)

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    Apr

    27

    2009

    (5 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    IT WORKED... NO ATTACK

    By Jedi Tracker

    from Kalamazoo, Michigan

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Pros

    • Clear Instructions
    • Easy To Pack
    • Effective
    • Simple To Use

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backcountry Camping
      • Campgrounds
      • Day Trips
      • River Trips
      • Road Trips
      • Winter Conditions

      Comments about Counter Assault Bear Deterrent Spray - 290 Gram:

      On the hike up to Holden Lake, WA., last year, we surprised a large Black Bear feeding on berries alongside the trail. We pulled out our Counter Assault Bear Spray and slipped off the safety and pointed. Two hikers, two cans of spray. Enough spray to give the bear a headache. The bear grunted and turned his rear end toward us and we slowly walked backward up the trail, eyes on the bear, cans pointed. Very comforting to have the bear spray while in Bear country. Perhaps this bear had a bad memory for bear spray.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Minimalist

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (5 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

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      Jul

      21

      2009

      (3 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Counter Assault for Suburban Walkers

      By Britto

      from Tacoma, WA

      About Me Casual Adventurer

      Pros

      • Easy To Pack
      • Effective
      • Simple To Use

      Cons

      • Bulky

      Best Uses

      • Backcountry Camping
      • Campgrounds
      • Day Trips
      • River Trips

      Comments about Counter Assault Bear Deterrent Spray - 290 Gram:

      Last night went for a walk with my two small dogs in a quiet suburban neighborhood when halfway through it I hear the unmistakable sound of dog toenails skittering on pavement (if you own a dog, you know the sound). I whirl around to see a PIT BULL barreling full speed toward us. It is instantly clear we are the target. The dog was on us in an instant. I unholstered the can of Counter Assualt bear spray we just recently attached to one of the leashes and I was ready to use it, but at the last minute the pit bull wagged her tail, slowed enough for me to see she was only overly friendly, not aggressive. I didn't use a single drop of the spary. My realization here is that this event happened in the span of a few seconds. I have had bear spray attached to my belt, back pack and day pack for years hiking in both Washington and Montana wilderness areas and national parks, and I've never once used it, but always considered it one of the essentials in bear country. I will now ALWAYS carry it with my dog walking equipment because, even though the dog was on us before we could have prevented the attack, I'm sure if I'd had to use it, I could have greatly diminished the severity and durration of an attach had it acutally come to that. Bottom line, practice responsible pet ownership by leashing your dogs, but also, walk with Counter Assualt, espeically if you're with a person or pet you cherish.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Minimalist

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (3 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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      Jan

      23

      2009

      (1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Big can for lots of spray power!

      By Goblin

      from Kelseyville, CA

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Clear Instructions
      • Piece of mind
      • Simple To Use

      Cons

      • Bulky

      Best Uses

      • Backcountry Camping
      • Campgrounds
      • Day Trips
      • Hiking
      • River Trips
      • Road Trips

      Comments about Counter Assault Bear Deterrent Spray - 290 Gram:

      If you want big-time deterrent, this is the one for you!! Easy to use and light enough to not intrude with your activities. Looks to have more than enough fluid in the cansiter to saturate any attacking beast, be it 4 legs or 2, while in the woods. I do suggest ordering the optional holster for easy carrying--this is a BIG canister. Good piece of mind when in the wilderness!

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      • Comfort Driven

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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