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When you're deep in bear or mountain lion territory, having a deterrent you can grab in a hurry matters more than almost anything else in your pack. The Dead Down Wind 80005 is a 14 oz capsaicinoid spray with a 40 foot range, giving you a wide, fogging cloud of hot pepper derivatives that puts real distance between you and an animal that's decided to close in. Capsaicinoids are the same compounds that make hot peppers burn, and in a deterrent like this they irritate the eyes, nose, and lungs enough to break a charge and buy you time to back out of the situation.
The 40 foot range is the standout here. A longer reach means you can deploy sooner and keep the bulk of the spray cloud away from your own face, which is a bigger deal than folks realize until the wind kicks up. At 14 oz, this is a full-size canister, so you get a longer continuous blast than the smaller cans, which is reassuring when you're dealing with a persistent animal or need a second burst. It's built for hikers, hunters, backpackers, anglers, and anyone who spends time where bears and cats roam.
Treat this like any serious piece of safety gear: keep it somewhere you can reach it fast, not buried at the bottom of your pack. Practice pulling it out and flipping the safety so the motion is second nature before you ever need it. Pay attention to wind direction when you spray, since even a strong cloud can drift back on you, and aim slightly down and in front of an approaching animal so it has to pass through the fog. It's worth remembering that a deterrent like this is a last line of defense, not a substitute for making noise, storing food properly, and staying alert in the backcountry.
Store it somewhere that won't see extreme heat, check the canister now and then for a solid charge, and replace it when it reaches the end of its usable life. Carried smart, the 80005 is cheap insurance for time spent in big-animal country.
This canister is rated for a 40 foot range, which is on the longer end for bear deterrents. That extra reach lets you start deploying sooner and keeps more of the spray cloud away from your own face. Keep in mind that wind and weather can affect how far and how accurately the fog carries.
Bear deterrents like the 80005 use capsaicin and related capsaicinoids and are formulated to put out a wide, fogging cloud an animal has to pass through, rather than a tight stream aimed at a person. They're designed specifically for large wildlife such as bears and mountain lions. Personal defense pepper sprays are built differently and aren't a reliable swap in the backcountry.
The 14 oz size gives you a full-size can with a longer continuous spray than the smaller options. That means more margin if you need a second burst or you're dealing with a persistent animal. The trade-off is a bit more bulk and weight, which most hikers and hunters find well worth it in big-animal country.
Keep it somewhere you can reach in a second, like a hip holster, belt, or pack strap, not buried inside your pack. Practice pulling it and flipping the safety so the motion feels natural before you ever need it. Store it out of extreme heat and check now and then that the canister still has a solid charge.
| UPC | 873881005811 |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | 80005 |
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