Mace Brand Maximum Strength Bear SprayWhen preparing to go out for an outdoor adventure, one of the things you need to find out is whether there are bears in the area you will be visiting. If the answer is yes, then getting the proper protective equipment should be one of your top priorities.When encountering a bear, you first should make a ton of noise with noisemakers like a whistle and stand your ground (DON’T RUN AWAY). I would place the whistle on my person so it can be reached very easily and quickly.Most bears want nothing to do with a human, so making a ton of loud noise should cause the bear to leave your area. You should also have bear spray just in case the bear is not frightened by your noise. Remember you went into their territory, so you have a responsibility to protect yourself using nonlethal methods first.To use the bear spray, remove it from your holster or pack, then remove the orange safety clip and aim toward the bear’s face. Squeeze the trigger in a short burst. I know you will want to unload on the bear because you’re scared, but you don’t want to run out of spray just in case the bear continues to approach you.Most bear sprays have a range of 20 feet, so you don’t have to wait for the bear to get close to you. Bear spray is under pressure so make sure you store it where it won’t get punctured. Other safety precautions include watching out for extremely hot conditions over 120 degrees Fahrenheit and cold conditions below 32 degrees Fahrenheit.You want to ensure you take care of your stuff so it will work when needed!Check out this link for more information on how to survive a bear attack.Emergency Prepper Mace Bear Spray will save your life. Mace brand bear spray is a powerful magnum fogger that delivers a blast of bear spray formula that reaches up to 35 feet. Consider this essential gear for hiking and camping trips and for those living in states with active bear populations.From the manufacturer: Effects: Mace brand bear spray is a formulation of oleoresin capsicum (oc) bear safe formula, a natural ingredient derived from hot peppers that is EPA-regulated. Upon contact, OC pepper causes the membranes of the eyes, nose and lungs of a bear to engorge and the result is the temporary loss of sight, restriction of breathing and a painful burning sensation. Use: to use the Mace brand bear spray, pull off the orange safety wedge on the top of the grip. Be ready to spray the bear by pressing down on the actuator button on the top of the hand grip. (check out our bear spray holster for easy carrying). Storage: store in cool dry areas away from heat, flame or strong sunlight. Do not store where temperature may exceed 120°f/50°c such as an enclosed vehicle, which can cause spray canisters to leak from over pressurization and fail to function properly. Do not store in cold environments below 32°f/0°c, which can cause depressurization and the loss of effective range. Expiration: Mace brand pepper sprays have a shelf life of three years from the date of manufacture and each unit is labeled with an expiration date. An expired unit will not have the amount of pressurization needed to spray properly. Expired units should be disposed of in accordance with all local, state and federal regulations. We recommend purchasing a new unit every two to three years to make sure you are always safe!