Shocked by a Grizzly?
Shock it Back!
This bear canister sends out pulses of electricity that are just strong enough to deter bears and their forest friends from disturbing your breakfast while you sleep, but won’t hurt them:
Pretty amazing huh? I am very impressed with the cannister’s innovation. I mean, who thinks this stuff up? It is brilliant :)
It sells for $235-$265, depending what size you want: 13.9-15.8 ounces. It comes in three sizes: 450, 600, and 900 cubic inches. Check it out here. The “controller” turns the electricity on and off and is the bulk of the cost at $200.
It will keep your food safe from bears for 75 hours, which works out to nine nights if you sleep eight hours. I’d say most people put their food away at least an hour before they go to sleep, so trying to take it out for nine nights seems to be pushing it, but it would last for one week even if you like to sleep in.
The cannister does add weight: the controller weighs in at 7.2 oz, and the storage sack: 7.3 oz.
I don’t think I’ll be able to afford this anytime soon, but if any of you out there get a chance to try this gadget, let me know! I’d love to hear your review!
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EXCELLENT site. Thanks. I have just subscribed by RSS.
Shout out:
http://besthike.com/blog/2008/07/12/hiking-backpacks-blog/
Have FUN in Asia. (I am in Cambodia myself, but only for a few more days.)
Thanks Rick! :)
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