When it comes to bear spray, size does matter. One of the most important features when assessing sprays is the amount of spray contained in the canister. This shows up in two measurements; the weight of the canister (or net weight) and the the time of spray, i.e., how long does it last.

Counter Assault, one of the two or three sprays that one should consider IMO, puts out two sizes. A reason for the larger size? What if you run into the bear again? Or his buddy downstream? It's probably valid logic that, the denser the bear population and/or the deeper you are into bear country (# of days from trailhead), the larger the quantity of spray that should be carried.

This is one of the best times of year to buy Counter Assault. For the last few years, REI has put it on steep discount during the May membership sale.

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