Bangers are smaller than bear spray, not necessarily more effective, just different. If you have to use bear spray, you're already in a bit of a jam because it's only effective up to about 30-40 feet, whereas a bear banger will work at greater range to hopefully scare a bear away. Bear spray is regulated similarly to pepper spray - many places won't ship it, it's not legal on most planes, and it's kept out of reach in stores so you have to ask for it. In Canada you can buy a bear banger and grab it right off a shelf.
July 12, 2024, 9:52 a.m. - Pete Roggeman
Bangers are smaller than bear spray, not necessarily more effective, just different. If you have to use bear spray, you're already in a bit of a jam because it's only effective up to about 30-40 feet, whereas a bear banger will work at greater range to hopefully scare a bear away. Bear spray is regulated similarly to pepper spray - many places won't ship it, it's not legal on most planes, and it's kept out of reach in stores so you have to ask for it. In Canada you can buy a bear banger and grab it right off a shelf.