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Coghlan's Bear Bell with Magnetic Silencer
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Coghlan's Bear Bell with Magnetic Silencer

Item # 721998

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Now you don't have to listen to your bear bell all the way to the trailhead. This bell uses a magnet to eliminate noise when you're not on the trail.

  • Bell provides a steady warning of your presence to any animal in the area
  • Use the hook-and-loop strap to attach to clothing, pack or trekking pole so that motion will cause the bell to ring
  • When not required, keep the bell in its attached bag with magnet that keeps bell from ringing

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Item 721998

Coghlan's Bear Bell with Magnetic Silencer Specs

Specification

Description

Suggested useBear protection
Weight1.2 ounces
Dimensions2 x 1 inches
MaterialAluminum/nylon

Coghlan's Bear Bell with Magnetic Silencer Customer Reviews

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Coghlan's Bear Bell with Magnetic Silencer
 
3.8

(based on 6 reviews)

60%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Effective (4)
  • Simple to use (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Casual adventurer (3)

      Reviewed by 6 customers

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      Sep

      25

      2008

      (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Jingle Bells

      By jSatch

      from SandyEggo, CA

      Pros

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Mountain biking

          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).

          • Gift:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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          Jul

          17

          2008

          (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Does what its supposed to do.

          By Atrox

          from Anacortes, WA

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Pros

          • Easy To Pack
          • Effective
          • Simple To Use

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Backcountry Camping

            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.

            • What Is Your Gear Style:
            • Minimalist

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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            Oct

            9

            2007

            (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            good for more than bears

            By animal lover

            from franconia new hampshire

            About Me Casual/ Recreational

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Effective
            • Simple To Use

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • walking & hiking

              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.

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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              Sep

              28

              2007

              (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

               
              2.0

              Ding-Dong

              By old turtle

              from North Shore, Boston

              About Me Casual/ Recreational

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Easy To Pack
              • Effective
              • Not too loud
              • Simple To Use

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Backcountry hiking

                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.

                Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

                (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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                Oct

                11

                2009

                 
                5.0

                A Better Bell

                By Meateater

                from CA

                About Me Avid Adventurer

                Site Member

                Pros

                • Effective
                • Simple To Use

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Backcountry Camping
                  • Day Trips

                  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.

                  • Gift:
                  • No
                  • What Is Your Gear Style:
                  • Minimalist

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                  Oct

                  6

                  2007

                  (0 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  3.0

                  Great memento

                  By Midwest James

                  from St. Louis, MO

                  About Me Amateur photographer, Casual/ Recreational

                  Site Member

                  Pros

                  • Cheap

                  Cons

                  • Too quiet

                  Best Uses

                  • Day Trips

                  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.

                  Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

                  (0 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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