April 2026 Website updates - new site search, new article discovery, more!

Now available: Plan Trips with the Terrain and Route Intelligence Planning System.Plan Trips

Topic

Black Bears and fighting back

Become a member to post in the forums.

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY Login
  • This topic is empty.
Viewing 2 posts - 26 through 27 (of 27 total)
1 2
Ken Helwig BPL Member
PostedJan 29, 2009 at 1:42 pm

Why do you need bear spray??????

I'd be more worried about a Mountain Lion attacking me then a bear. The odds of either of those happening in California (I am assuming that black bear=California hiking is what you are talking about)is nest to nil.

Viewing 2 posts - 26 through 27 (of 27 total)
1 2

Become a member to post in the forums.

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY Login

advertisement

Garage Grown Gear Hidden Gems

Discover under-the-radar ultralight gear from small brands.

Garage Grown Gear Hidden Gems advertisement featuring ultralight gear you can't find anywhere else and a button that says see new gear

Shop Hidden Gems

Our Purpose

Backpacking Light helps hikers and other backcountry enthusiasts overcome their barriers to living a life outside in Wild Places.

Inform. Educate. Inspire. Learn more

Email Newsletter

Get Backpacking Light news, updates, gear info, skills, and commentary delivered into your inbox 1-2x/week.

More Links

+1-406-640-HIKE (4453)

© Beartooth Media Group Inc.

Premium Articles

You're currently viewing a free preview of a member exclusive premium article. Our premium articles include in depth journalism and insights from the Backpacking Light editorial team.

Get full article access by subscribing to a Premium or Unlimited Backpacking Light membership!
Membership Login
Loading...