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Item 721998
Specification | Description |
| Suggested use | Bear protection |
| Weight | 1.2 ounces |
| Dimensions | 2 x 1 inches |
| Material | Aluminum/nylon |
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Comments about Coghlan's Bear Bell with Magnetic Silencer:
Found this in the camping section, but use it on my mountain bike.
Works well on multi-use trails: hikers and horses hear you coming. No drama.
Works well on single-track: Often blind turns, etc- other bikers coming the other way can hear me. Again, no drama. Better if everyone had a bear bell.
It's not needed (unwanted) on long climbs or downhills: That's what the magnet bag is for.
Biggest con: not easy to slip the magnet bag on when riding. A thumb switch with a magnet on it would be much better.
BTW- This bell is recommended for trail use by the San Diego Mountain Bike Association (SDMBA).
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Comments about Coghlan's Bear Bell with Magnetic Silencer:
It does exactly what its supposed to do. Bells aren't meant to scar away bears. They are meant to make your presence known so as not surprise a bear. A bear that is surprised is much more likely to attack than otherwise. Personally I feel that it's worth every penny to help avoid a confrontation.
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Comments about Coghlan's Bear Bell with Magnetic Silencer:
Have used them for years on my dog's collars. Not so concerned about the bears, but warns careless hunters of our presence in the woods!!
Also helps find where the dogs are when their "ears are closed" and do not come when called.
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Comments about Coghlan's Bear Bell with Magnetic Silencer:
I'll stick with banging sticks and talking loud, singing or whistling when I feel it's necessary.
The magnet for the bell isn't really strong enough to hold the ball completely still. Even if you put the whole thing in your pocket, it still clicks. So it's not exactly quiet when you want it to be. Annoying.
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Comments about Coghlan's Bear Bell with Magnetic Silencer:
Just got back from Wrangell St. Elias NP and was walking through a lot of heavy brush. Folks have complained the the sound was to faint but I wonder if they took it out of the pouch. It doesn't have to sound like a klaxon, it just needs to keep tinkling to let the bear know your coming. Sure, singing and clapping are probably better but I can't keep that up for 8 hours. We saw lots of bears but none too close. It thought it was effective and worth the [$] bucks.
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Comments about Coghlan's Bear Bell with Magnetic Silencer:
Great memento but too quiet to actually scare bears away (you have to resort to shaking the bell like a baby rattle). Hard to place in bag to keep the bell quiet when needed. I would stick to buying whistle or talking loudly to let bears know that you are in the area. Though the one time it was used we did not encounter any bears.
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Comments about Coghlan's Bear Bell with Magnetic Silencer:
Found this in the camping section, but use it on my mountain bike.
Works well on multi-use trails: hikers and horses hear you coming. No drama.
Works well on single-track: Often blind turns, etc- other bikers coming the other way can hear me. Again, no drama. Better if everyone had a bear bell.
It's not needed (unwanted) on long climbs or downhills: That's what the magnet bag is for.
Biggest con: not easy to slip the magnet bag on when riding. A thumb switch with a magnet on it would be much better.
BTW- This bell is recommended for trail use by the San Diego Mountain Bike Association (SDMBA).
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Coghlan's Bear Bell with Magnetic Silencer:
It does exactly what its supposed to do. Bells aren't meant to scar away bears. They are meant to make your presence known so as not surprise a bear. A bear that is surprised is much more likely to attack than otherwise. Personally I feel that it's worth every penny to help avoid a confrontation.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Coghlan's Bear Bell with Magnetic Silencer:
Have used them for years on my dog's collars. Not so concerned about the bears, but warns careless hunters of our presence in the woods!!
Also helps find where the dogs are when their "ears are closed" and do not come when called.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Coghlan's Bear Bell with Magnetic Silencer:
I'll stick with banging sticks and talking loud, singing or whistling when I feel it's necessary.
The magnet for the bell isn't really strong enough to hold the ball completely still. Even if you put the whole thing in your pocket, it still clicks. So it's not exactly quiet when you want it to be. Annoying.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Coghlan's Bear Bell with Magnetic Silencer:
Just got back from Wrangell St. Elias NP and was walking through a lot of heavy brush. Folks have complained the the sound was to faint but I wonder if they took it out of the pouch. It doesn't have to sound like a klaxon, it just needs to keep tinkling to let the bear know your coming. Sure, singing and clapping are probably better but I can't keep that up for 8 hours. We saw lots of bears but none too close. It thought it was effective and worth the [$] bucks.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Coghlan's Bear Bell with Magnetic Silencer:
Great memento but too quiet to actually scare bears away (you have to resort to shaking the bell like a baby rattle). Hard to place in bag to keep the bell quiet when needed. I would stick to buying whistle or talking loudly to let bears know that you are in the area. Though the one time it was used we did not encounter any bears.
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