If you work or visit areas where bears may be present, you might have been told to “be prepared with bear spray”, but what is actually in bear spray and how does it work?
In short, bear spray is the last line of defense against bear attacks. While many bear encounters do not result in the use of bear spray, in close contact encounters, it has been proven to minimize harm and prevent fatalities. In a study conducted in Alaska, it was found that 98% of people who carried bear spray were uninjured in a close-range bear encounter.
In a study of 83 bear-related incidents, 98% of people who carried bear spray were uninjured in a close-range encounter. – Efficacy of Bear Deterrent Spray in Alaska, 2010
How does it work?
Bear spray is an aerosol, similar to hair spray or bug spray. Aerosols are a combination of propellants and solvents under pressure that are contained within a can.
The propellant is what allows for the solvent to be dispersed into the air.
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