Description If you walk, hike or jog in places where bears live, it's wise to avoid brushy areas, where you could surprise and startle a bear into becoming aggressive. It's not always possible to avoid heavy cover, however.PRODUCT DETAILEXTREMELY LOUD: 115 dB horn can be heard up to 1/2mile (805 m) away REDUCES RISK OF BEAR ATTACK: Great bear spray accessory is a louder alternative to bear bells; periodic blasts alert bears you're in the area, reducing your chance of startling an animal into aggressive behavior MAXIMIZES SAFETY: Signals for help during a bear encounter or other emergency EASY TO STORE: Compact horn; 2.8 x 1.4 x 5.1 inches (71.1 x 35.5 x 129.5mm) USER-FRIENDLY: Simply press the button to sound