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General Discussion => The Flea Trap => Topic started by: Angry White Male on April 15, 2018, 12:24:17 AM

Title: Ever wondered what a 'Bearbanger' is?
Post by: Angry White Male on April 15, 2018, 12:24:17 AM
Let's say you want to get your hike on...  get your wilderness on.  Maybe you don't always want to pack a firearm with you.  Maybe you don't have a firearm.  Maybe you're in Provincial Park boundaries where you're not allowed to pack your firearm.



Some people decide to pack a 'Bearbanger,' which is just a flare that goes 'Ka-Boom' at the end (which is 0.8 to 1.3 seconds after being launched, according to box).  In theory the Ka-Boom is supposed to make the bear run away.  Banger is launched from a pen-style flare launcher.  It even has a clip, so you can clip it onto your trousers.











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Title: Re: Ever wondered what a 'Bearbanger' is?
Post by: Berry Sweet on April 15, 2018, 01:59:16 AM
Good to know.  Where can one purchase these?
Title: Re: Ever wondered what a 'Bearbanger' is?
Post by: Angry White Male on April 15, 2018, 02:00:43 AM
Canadian Tire, MEC, etc...  MEC usually has better prices than Canadian Tire, but membership is required.
Title: Re: Ever wondered what a 'Bearbanger' is?
Post by: Anonymous on April 15, 2018, 02:36:12 AM
Quote from: "Berry Sweet"Good to know.  Where can one purchase these?

It is good to know.
Title: Re: Ever wondered what a 'Bearbanger' is?
Post by: Angry White Male on April 15, 2018, 02:46:40 AM
The boating-type distress flares are different, so don't buy that flare gun or flares.



Bearbangers are a unique size, and are different from the boating-type distress flares and flare gun that you may see.
Title: Re: Ever wondered what a 'Bearbanger' is?
Post by: Odinson on April 15, 2018, 11:46:35 AM
Sounds like a shotgun slug.
Title: Re: Ever wondered what a 'Bearbanger' is?
Post by: Wazzzup on April 15, 2018, 11:46:44 AM
Demonstration video



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsBUJh9Mm-s
Title: Re: Ever wondered what a 'Bearbanger' is?
Post by: Frood on April 15, 2018, 01:00:31 PM
There's a bear banger in that movie Supertroopers.
Title: Re: Ever wondered what a 'Bearbanger' is?
Post by: Anonymous on April 15, 2018, 02:02:13 PM
Any loud noises you can make will help.
Title: Re: Ever wondered what a 'Bearbanger' is?
Post by: Anonymous on April 15, 2018, 06:03:18 PM
Quote from: "iron horse jockey"Any loud noises you can make will help.

Some people like wasting money.
Title: Re: Ever wondered what a 'Bearbanger' is?
Post by: Bricktop on April 15, 2018, 06:42:43 PM
Quote from: "Dinky Dianna"There's a bear banger in that movie Supertroopers.


Which now has a sequel!!! :thumbup:
Title: Re: Ever wondered what a 'Bearbanger' is?
Post by: Anonymous on April 15, 2018, 06:46:31 PM
Quote from: "Bricktop"
Quote from: "Dinky Dianna"There's a bear banger in that movie Supertroopers.


Which now has a sequel!!! :thumbup:

Does bear banger reprise it's role.

 :laugh:
Title: Re: Ever wondered what a 'Bearbanger' is?
Post by: Bricktop on April 15, 2018, 07:24:44 PM
I'll let you know after I've seen it!!!



And its set in CANADA!!!



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEed-o8fVpM



"Ca plane pour moi....ooo eeeeoooo....oooooo"
Title: Re: Ever wondered what a 'Bearbanger' is?
Post by: Angry White Male on April 15, 2018, 10:50:29 PM
Quote from: "iron horse jockey"Any loud noises you can make will help.

Loud noises are quite effective with bears.



Here is a vid from my home Province.  This guy almost met his maker.  The report from his firearm scared off these bears.  Bears do not like loud noises.







https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=401ATHqOCOg
Title: Re: Ever wondered what a 'Bearbanger' is?
Post by: Wazzzup on April 15, 2018, 11:55:44 PM
Quote from: "Angry White Male"
Quote from: "iron horse jockey"Any loud noises you can make will help.

Loud noises are quite effective with bears.



Here is a vid from my home Province.  This guy almost met his maker.  The report from his firearm scared off these bears.  Bears do not like loud noises.







https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=401ATHqOCOg
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I'm surprised bears are scared by anything as they are the top of the food chain and have no predators to worry about.  But I remember hearing people say several times, that if you're camping and a bear comes around, bang on pots and pans etc, make lot of noise.
Title: Re: Ever wondered what a 'Bearbanger' is?
Post by: Bricktop on April 16, 2018, 12:06:01 AM
Or play Taylor Swift at full volume.
Title: Re: Ever wondered what a 'Bearbanger' is?
Post by: Angry White Male on April 16, 2018, 12:06:55 AM
I would imagine that they are simply used to a nice quiet forest, and a big bang is simply something that is so unfamiliar to them that they won't usually risk investigating the source much further...
Title: Re: Ever wondered what a 'Bearbanger' is?
Post by: Anonymous on April 16, 2018, 02:47:52 AM
Quote from: "Wazzzup"
Quote from: "Angry White Male"
Quote from: "iron horse jockey"Any loud noises you can make will help.

Loud noises are quite effective with bears.



Here is a vid from my home Province.  This guy almost met his maker.  The report from his firearm scared off these bears.  Bears do not like loud noises.







https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=401ATHqOCOg
'

I'm surprised bears are scared by anything as they are the top of the food chain and have no predators to worry about.  But I remember hearing people say several times, that if you're camping and a bear comes around, bang on pots and pans etc, make lot of noise.

I saw that video.....that would be scary.
Title: Re: Ever wondered what a 'Bearbanger' is?
Post by: Angry White Male on April 16, 2018, 02:49:40 AM
Those are Grizzlies...  One of the toughest, largest bears that exist.  They mean fucking business, and can rip a human body into shreds in seconds...
Title: Re: Ever wondered what a 'Bearbanger' is?
Post by: Anonymous on April 16, 2018, 03:06:19 AM
Quote from: "Angry White Male"Those are Grizzlies...  One of the toughest, largest bears that exist.  They mean fucking business, and can rip a human body into shreds in seconds...

I have seen them in the wild several times on our camping trips.....from a safe distance.
Title: Re: Ever wondered what a 'Bearbanger' is?
Post by: Angry White Male on April 16, 2018, 03:07:41 AM
Usually they do not want to interact with humans, which is a good thing.  Every now and then they can get a little too 'curious,' which is a bad thing.
Title: Re: Ever wondered what a 'Bearbanger' is?
Post by: Angry White Male on April 16, 2018, 03:24:23 AM
A few years back, pulled down a dirt road to take a piss.  Pulled up to the end, and there was this little black bear cub standing there staring at me.  Actually kinda cute!  Didn't seem afraid of me, and the little guy was certainly no threat to me.



However, I knew I was in a very bad position, as I could not see Momma.  Momma was most likely hiding close by, and remained hidden as I was in my vehicle.  A vehicle is a very large thing, and a bear would generally not attempt to 'fight' it.



I knew I would take a great risk stepping out of my vehicle at that point, so turned vehicle around and pissed at a spot away from cub.
Title: Re: Ever wondered what a 'Bearbanger' is?
Post by: Blazor on April 16, 2018, 12:01:15 PM
Yup, suppose to make yourself big and loud to scare away bear.



This is good since they are officially coming out of hibernation now, and are HUNGRY!



Also, you cant outrun a bear, and they can climb trees.
Title: Re: Ever wondered what a 'Bearbanger' is?
Post by: Bricktop on April 16, 2018, 07:57:17 PM
Pshaw...try outrunning a KOALA!!!



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=finCHypE6qg
Title: Re: Ever wondered what a 'Bearbanger' is?
Post by: Angry White Male on April 16, 2018, 08:24:12 PM
Australians...  Look how worried she got when that little thing just wanted to hug the tire.
Title: Re: Ever wondered what a 'Bearbanger' is?
Post by: Angry White Male on April 16, 2018, 08:27:11 PM
Quote from: "Blazor"Also, you cant outrun a bear, and they can climb trees.

True.



People don't realize just how well and fast they can climb trees either!  Check out this vid...





https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOJAHDSLhKo
Title: Re: Ever wondered what a 'Bearbanger' is?
Post by: Bricktop on April 16, 2018, 08:31:49 PM
Quote from: "Angry White Male"Australians...  Look how worried she got when that little thing just wanted to hug the tire.


Then check out the Aussie croc in the video above.
Title: Re: Ever wondered what a 'Bearbanger' is?
Post by: Angry White Male on April 16, 2018, 08:43:29 PM
It's coming!  Get away!  It's coming up on there!  I can't move!  Where the bloody 'ell is it?  Oh my god it's on the freakin' bike!



LOLZ!









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Title: Re: Ever wondered what a 'Bearbanger' is?
Post by: Bricktop on April 16, 2018, 08:47:29 PM
Females....what can I say?
Title: Re: Ever wondered what a 'Bearbanger' is?
Post by: Angry White Male on April 16, 2018, 08:48:45 PM
ac_unsure





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Title: Re: Ever wondered what a 'Bearbanger' is?
Post by: Angry White Male on April 16, 2018, 08:55:18 PM
I didn't realize how dumb Koala's are!


QuoteThe koala has one of the smallest brains in proportion to body weight of any mammal.  Because of its small brain, the koala has a limited ability to perform complex, unfamiliar behaviours. For example, when presented with plucked leaves on a flat surface, the animal cannot adapt to the change in its normal feeding routine and will not eat the leaves.
Title: Re: Ever wondered what a 'Bearbanger' is?
Post by: Bricktop on April 16, 2018, 09:12:04 PM
What do you mean?



He caught her, didn't he?
Title: Re: Ever wondered what a 'Bearbanger' is?
Post by: Angry White Male on April 16, 2018, 09:15:58 PM
I'm not even sure what he was after...  To climb the tire, it appears?  Seems like a lot of work to chase down a quad just to climb on the tire.
Title: Re: Ever wondered what a 'Bearbanger' is?
Post by: Angry White Male on April 16, 2018, 09:21:20 PM
Apparently they have really small brains, so that when they fall out of trees, there's lots of spare room in the skull to 'cushion' it upon impact...
Title: Re: Ever wondered what a 'Bearbanger' is?
Post by: Bricktop on April 16, 2018, 09:25:47 PM
The koala noticed, as she past by, that her rear left tyre was deflating. He simply ran after her to stop her and point out her de-pressurised tyre.



Probably saved her life.
Title: Re: Ever wondered what a 'Bearbanger' is?
Post by: Blazor on April 16, 2018, 10:22:37 PM
Quote from: "Angry White Male"
Quote from: "Blazor"Also, you cant outrun a bear, and they can climb trees.

True.



People don't realize just how well and fast they can climb trees either!  Check out this vid...


Damn that one can climb! I've never seen one climb that fast. I've seen 'em run, and climb a mountain like nothing going fast as hell.
Title: Re: Ever wondered what a 'Bearbanger' is?
Post by: Wazzzup on April 17, 2018, 12:27:21 AM
Quote from: "Fashionista"
Quote from: "Angry White Male"Those are Grizzlies...  One of the toughest, largest bears that exist.  They mean fucking business, and can rip a human body into shreds in seconds...

I have seen them in the wild several times on our camping trips.....from a safe distance.


I saw a black bear mother with a cub rummaging through trash when I was at a Tennessee motel,  they were about 20 feet away,  the mother turned towards me and looked, and I got in the car as fast as I could.  She didn't come at me, but it put a good scare into me.  



Here's a vid that says what you're supposed to do if attacked--



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doiFDlS6zHI
Title: Re: Ever wondered what a 'Bearbanger' is?
Post by: Angry White Male on April 17, 2018, 08:13:33 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5diQgv20ewg
Title: Re: Ever wondered what a 'Bearbanger' is?
Post by: Angry White Male on April 17, 2018, 08:37:20 AM
Quote from: "Blazor"Damn that one can climb! I've never seen one climb that fast. I've seen 'em run, and climb a mountain like nothing going fast as hell.

It's a good example of just how powerful they are!  They don't usually move that fast, so people forget that they can!
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