Hikers in British Columbia and Montana used bear spray to fend off attacking bears in two separate incidents this week, supporting use of the deterrent in backcountry settings. Some experts suggest that bear spray is more effective than firearms when it comes to fending off an aggressive bear—so long as a person doesn’t accidentally spray themself in the face. Bear spray can also be lighter, less expensive, and easier to use than a firearm. Tap the link in our bio to read about the two encounters. ✍️ : opops13 #getoutside #outsidemagazine