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BearSpray
Shack

BearSpray
Shack

Brown bear
Hassle free 24/7 rental machines, conveniently located, making it super duper easy to rent bear spray for ONLY the days you need it–all at a price that won’t  attack your wallet.

Rentals start as low as $10.

Locations

Locations around Glacier
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Glacier National Park

Locations around Yellowstone
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Yellowstone National Park

Locations in Grand Teton
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Grand Teton National Park

Bear Spray Rental Kiosk

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How it Works

Bear Spray Shack is similar to your favorite red movie rental box but for bear spray. You can rent AND return our bear spray canisters straight at the rental machine. We geek out on technology, and the programing behind Bear Spray Shack validates that every canister rented will be un-sprayed, at full volume, and safe for re-distribution.

We’ve coded out human error with our rental machines by using machine vision, scales, and our figurative secret ingredient: technology that identifies if the canister has been sprayed before it even gets weighed. This three-step validation process is what makes us different than anyone else on the market.

Our moms think we’re geniuses, but we just think we’re making the safest, most reliable and affordable option on the market.

Walk-up Rentals

For the free spirited and the spontaneous ‘outdoorsy’ people who fly by the seat of their hiking pants, answer when nature calls them unexpectedly, and don’t take life too seriously–unless in this case it’s yours.

Any Location Drop Off

Multiple 24/7 Shack locations means returning your can of bear spray has never been easier. Even if you’re out exploring nature from dusk to dawn, you can conveniently return your rental to any location, any time.

Scan the Can

Every canister has a QR code on the side that will bring you to our On the Go page. Perfect for those who need instructions on how to use bear spray or anyone wanting a quick refresher.

Coming 2025 - Online Reservations

For the practical, precise humans that are uber responsible. The salt-of-the-earth, used to ordering ahead types of ‘outdoorsy’ people.

Don’t Skip the BS

Rentals start as low as $10.

OUR SHACK HAS YOUR BACK

Bear Safety

When it comes to preserving your safety, peace of mind, and outdoor wildlife playgrounds at large, we believe that arming yourself with bear spray shouldn’t be a complicated or costly process.

Be Bear Aware

Grizzly bear outdoors
West Yellowstone Shack

Protection for the ‘outdoorsy’ people

How To Use
Bear Spray

If you’re not sure where to start with bear spray, we’ve got some tips and a step-by-step guide for how to use it that will make your life a lot easier—and maybe even save it!

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  • Looking at those you might be thinking that humans can take a bear in a tree climb. You’d be very wrong. The fastest climbing speed was set by a Speed Climber named Sam Watson. This record was set on a speed wall whose route hasn’t changed since 2007. So Sam had a lot of practice doing that climb to set that amazing record. Bears, Black Bears in particular, can climb some random tree and can clear 100’ in about 30 seconds. Grizzlies aren’t as fast, but they also ain’t not slouch. The rest of it we just lose in. Full stop. Swimming? Bears got a lot more endurance than us. Running? They can sprint at 35mph, and can do a long distance run at up to 20mph. But what about your average human? Well… we can swim around 2mph, and can run around 9mph. So. You see? There is no getting away from an aggressive bear. They’re an apex predator for a reason. So if you do encounter an aggressive bear, stand your ground, stay calm, and get your bear spray ready. And read more about bear safety and what to do on our website bearsprayshack.com
  • Listen… we get it. @bearawarerentals is waaaayyyyy cooler than us. You all wish we were them. Otherwise why would you be trying to rent from us to return at their locations or vice versa…. But we’ll never be them,dad! …. Sorry… we went somewhere else there for a second… Anyways, double check who you are ordering from and double check the drop offs so you can have an stress-free vacation!
  • That’s right, Uncle Terry was wrong again. While bears do eat other animals, it is typically a much smaller part of their diets. Most bears will eat whatever is the most available to them at the time. So if berries are ripe and plentiful, they may only eat berries for a time. If they wander into a field of dandelions, guess what, they’re going full cow mode and eating those dandelions. They eat anything and everything. And they always be eating. So that’s why so much stuff is considered an attractant to bears. If they smell something that could even remotely be food or food adjacent, they’re going to go check it out; and boy howdy can they smell. Bears are estimated to have a sense of smell that is 2100 times better than ours. So that means, even if you don’t think it smells like anything… it does. The safest bet is that if you’re in doubt, put it away. Chapstick, baby powder, bug spray, your tooth brush, mint dental floss… ANYTHING that might have a scent needs to go in a bear-resistant container. By the way, your Yeti cooler doesn’t count unless it’s been certified beat resistant. So be smart, err on the side of caution, and always double check your pockets before hoping in your tent for the night.
  • You wanted it. We wanted it. Your Grandmas Third Cousin from Spooner, Wisconsin wanted it. So we made it happen. And by we I of course mean all the fine folks over at @grandtetonassociation and @grandtetonnps and ourselves who put in the work and effort to make it happen. We are very excited to finally kick off this pilot at the Jenny Lake Visitor Center to continue our work of making bear spray more accessible and affordable for anyone who wants to take in all the beautiful sights and sites there are in bear country while being safe. But remember, bear spray is only one part of being bear safe. It’s important to practice all aspects of bear safety including: Hiking in groups Making some noise while on the trail Being alert to your surroundings and Giving animals their space Be sure to check out our website for more detailed information on bear safety and how to use bear spray! Happy Hiking!!
  • Listen, if you didn’t know that using bear spray like bug spray was a very very bad idea…. We’re not going to cast judgment. Not all of us are avid outdoors people or fully sentient bear spray rental machines pretending we’re humans…. Forget the last part. But the reason you don’t want to use it like bug spray goes beyond the horrible horrible time you’ll have after you sprayed yourself. (Trust us, it sucks) No, the bigger more dangerous reason is that when bear spray is sprayed on gear, the ground, or yourself… or your kid…. It can act as an attractant and bring the bears to you. I know this makes no sense and sounds like some weird paradox. And it is, that’s why it’s called a paradoxical attractant. The reason it attracts them is the same reason bears will tear through your tent to check out a tube of unflavored chapstick. They get curious about smells, so they go do curious bear stuff at those smells. So keep your bear spray where it belongs, in the can, or in the bears face. And please forget about that whole sentient machine thing.. it was only a joke…. Yes…. A joke….