What to do in a Bear Encounter (And How to Avoid One) || REI
What to do in a Bear Encounter (And How to Avoid One) || REI
Bears are magnificent creatures and it can be exciting to see one—from an appropriate distance. In this video, we’ll show you how to take the appropriate precautions to avoid bears while hiking and at camp, and even what to do if you do encounter a bear in the wild.
One of the most important things you can do to deter bears from your camp is to store your food properly, so check out our video on food storage here: https://youtu.be/TlF0JlwVYHo
And to learn more on backpacking in bear country, read our article: https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/backpacking-in-bear-country.html ———————————————————————————————————–
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I would like to wear a juggernaut suit like the one from call of duty.
Was about to go camp tomorrow, Idk anymore
LOL!!! I the guy at my local REI highly recommended a bear bell 😂 maybe you should educate your employees a little more.
Hey, it’s Miranda
Best to hike midday when bears are less active.
yo this woman’s neck
1:02 "Just check before you go. Some places don’t allow bear spray."… i hope that was a joke
She would be nice at night
How to tell the difference between a black bear and a grizzly bear: Clap your hands and make a lot of noise. If it climbs a tree, it’s a black bear. If it eats you, it’s a grizzly bear.
Remain calm and speak in a calm voice, but make as much noise as possible. Fight back, but play dead. 🙃
What did she say, I was fixated on her body.
I’m always gonna choose the black bear over the man.
watching this in my tent like
Bear Horn is very loud.
To tell the difference between bears climb a tree, a black bear will climb up after you grizzly will push the tree over..
I am sorry but this would happen if you play dead …
https://youtube.com/shorts/VG5haYDH1gU?si=V1yet68s3tHU_-ii
For how long are you backing away? If you’re in a flat area the bear will have you in plain view for more than a few yards. That’s a long time to be walking backwards!
I found myself face to face with a black bear while I was locked into my phone… when I realized he was so close to me (5 feet away) I gasped and he ran away… that was so scary
I was hiking in the High Tatras Mountains in Slovakia two days ago and on the way back down the trail by myself at about 18:30 I came within 10ft of a large brown bear. I was looking at the ground, trying to avoid twisting an ankle on the rocks and boulders along the trail, when I noticed some wet animal prints on a rock on the trail. I then looked up and saw the bear in front of me. It was working its jaws and salivating, which I’ve since learned is a sign of stress. It also made no sound.
I slowly turned and waked back the way I came, which in retrospect I shouldn’t have done, as you’re supposed to back away while keeping the bear in sight.
Luckily, some more hikers soon came along, also heading down the mountain, and so I told them what had happened and we headed along the path together, making some noise.
The bear was no longer to be seen.
I think I was very lucky, as if I hadn’t seen the prints I would have walked right into the bear.
Tell the bear about your half a million dollar college degree and your REI store associate job. The bear will cry and leave you alone. Happy end.
Well, this lady wants to play dead after discharging her bear spray? Mine as well get the practice because bear spray only stops a curious bear. A mad or predacious bear can only be stopped by fire power.
357 magnum 180 grain hard cast
Black bear will run if you say boo. The ones in our woods were afraid of my five year old.
Hmm man or bear huh?😂
Thanks !
sweety, if i start singing, there will be way more chances to be attacked by bear ))
I understand that we do not turn our backs to bear or run from it, because it can start to chase us. But what if bear turns back to us and runs away do we chase it in return?
I don’t care if the park allows bear spray. Asking forgiveness is better then being eaten
I cannot see myself playing dead! We only hear about people that played dead and it was successful!
What her OF? I’d support her Cliff Bar need…
Me luv you long time baby.
If you don’t carry a gun in bear country, you’re a tool
I dont think u need to put ur food 100 feet away.
Miranda looks so young!!
I’m actually the owner of REI.
Thank you so much for showing us how to make ourselves easy lunch for the bears 🫡
44MAGNUM
Sounds scary. I don’t I’ll be calm as f when I see a bear
Typical-Triangle-Set-up, up-wind. Been bluff-charged, hit, by black, face-to-face with Griz, moose & everything-else. Have to be smarter, faster than slowest -preson….
Looks like lena lake
I have seen a lot of videos on bears and not had advised to use water as a defence because of how well bears swim, but I think it has to have some advantages, especially if you have a paddle. For 1 a bear can’t charge you in the water. The chance of being hit by 400lbs head on and being knocked out instantly is not possible in water. Also you can push at a bear with a paddle to keep distance. Potentially if you fall in you could use the paddle to keep some space. I don’t think that technique would work as well on land
Why would you not bring a large caliber rifle with you if you know your in bear county? Lol
What about brown bears tho?
Finally! Someone who advocates for fighting against black bears.
Fight back! when logical
Carry a gun…
What about Koala bears? 🥹
Amazing!
Excellent video thank you!!
This information will get you killed.
Carry a pistol in a bear caliber. Bear spray only works half the time.
If the bear is stalking you the spray won’t matter.
What about bear horns?