REI Presents What To Do In A Bear Encounter (And How To Avoid One)

Do you recreate in bear country? It’s imperative that you are bear aware anytime you’re out in bear country. In this video from REI, learn what to do in a bear encounter and how to avoid one.

Learn What To Do In A Bear Encounter


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Official Description From YouTube:

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-advi… ———————————————————————————————————–
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