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Post by Kawishiway on May 22, 2005 21:10:42 GMT -5
I have a can of Pepper Spray that expired in May 2003. What is the proper way to dispose of it? Anyone else cart Pepper Spray along with them in the woods? Do you feel the weight is justified? Is it worth it to purchase another can? I'm thinking I will. What the hey. Why tempt fate?
So..I have never ran into a bear in day light or with out any doubt at night except for suspicions and bear sign left over night, but we all wonder about what pees on your tent (not kidding..long story) or goes thump in the night.
k
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Post by qp on May 22, 2005 22:28:40 GMT -5
Pepper Spray ? K I've found over the years that the best bear repellant is just to let the bear understand who is the boss in your camp. So I'd leave the Pepper Spray at home and IF a bear comes into our camp on this trip we'll let WW deal with the bear. After all I'll be asleep. qp
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TTC
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Post by TTC on May 23, 2005 16:26:25 GMT -5
K, Since pepper spray is capsaicin, why not just make some chili and spray some in to add some chemical heat?
Heck, even make the chili with bear meat and get a theme meal going.
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Beavers
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Post by Beavers on May 26, 2005 22:20:49 GMT -5
This is the stuff I carry. It is a mix of OC (pepper spray) and CS (much more powerful) This brand is available in three different sizes I prefer the 6 oz. size it fits nicely in your pocket. I would not ever count on any pepper spray being 100% effective. I don't know about bears but I have seen many videos of humans that were sprayed that were not effected at all. Some were even angered more and the officer had to resort to an even higher level of force. My guess would be that if a bear was angry enough pepper spray might not be enough to stop an attack. If you were in between a mother and her cubs for instance. I don't think this stuff would make it into Canada since it is not "for animal use"
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Post by WoodsWalker on May 27, 2005 13:12:06 GMT -5
Yeah, I haven't been in a good fight in a while.
To dispose of it , wait for a good windy day go outside aim it about 6 foot above the ground & spray the whole can into the wind. .....then you will know what the poor bear would feel like.....just kidding
BTW....pepper spray is a scent that when sprayed will actually attract bears.
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Post by Canoearoo on May 30, 2005 0:47:45 GMT -5
K i saw your post before my vacation and tried to goggle an answer for you but got no response. So I called and got the answer for you. They recommend going to an unpopulated area with no wind and carefully emptying your can. Then wrap it in news paper and throw it away. Hope this helps
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TimA
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Post by TimA on May 30, 2005 22:23:18 GMT -5
K,
I saw Cliff Jacobson give a seminar on bears one time and he mentioned that the bear spray (the ones made specifically for bears) last alot longer than the manufacturer says. He said he has seen sprays last at least 8-10 years (found out with a little mishap---made his daughters house uninhabitable for a day), I think that is 2-3 times what the manufacturer recommends---probably for liability reasons. So maybe ya want to hang onto the spray a little longer---I don't know, depends on what you are comfortable with. Otherwise I think you are supposed to spray them outdoors (not into the wind), then again if it still sprays it is still good in my opinion.
Tim
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Post by Kawishiway on Jun 3, 2005 20:38:19 GMT -5
Reddcin TY, I was NOT going to follow WW's advice. TimA. You saved me a few coins. I will not hold you responsible if my can doesn't spray if needed nor will I think less of Cliff. It was my thinking as well last year that a can just may out live the printed expiration date. No guarantees though..eh? Beavers. Thanks for the link. TTC and the rest of you..sure...let us have a bear chilly get together. You bring the bear, skinned, cured and NOT MOVING! I'll bring my expired can of pepper, sounds yummy. I'm headed through Polly in July solo. I hope my luck holds. k
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