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How do you behave, manage and survive a bear encounter while day hiking or backcountry backpacking? Your behaviour may prevent a bear attack.

In this fourth installment of our backpacking 101 series, we'll discuss some essential tips for backpackers who may encounter a bear.

This video is essential for anyone planning on hiking in bear country, and it covers how to handle a bear if it does happen to encounter you. By the end of this video, you'll be ready to hike the trails with confidence when encountering a bear!

Backpacking Tips, Tricks, Hacks, FAQ's and Etiquette