The reality is that bear attacks have happened in Yellowstone near the park's busiest areas.
See here: Grizzly bear chases and injures 10-year-old boy near Old Faithful
The good news from this story? “The family was able to drive off the animal using bear spray." Upon being sprayed, the bear shook its head and left.
We carry Frontiersman 9.2 oz bear spray. This canister is larger than most on the market! It will spray up to 35 feet for 7 seconds.
Yes, every rental includes a hip holster so that you can carry the spray on your person, and not in your pack! See our safety page for more information.
Though we encourage you to practice removing the canister from the holster and mentally rehearsing how you would react during a dangerous bear encounter, the canisters are non-refillable and therefore we cannot refund your deposit if the canister is used.
Frontiersman bear spray by SABRE undergoes rigorous quality control procedures so that you can carry it with confidence.
Those who use a firearm against an attacking bear are injured about half the time. Check out our Bear Spray page to learn more about its effectiveness.
Our hours vary by location. See our locations page for details.
For best protection, TrailQuipt recommends one canister of bear spray for each person. However, we recommend no less than one canister per 3 people at a minimum.
We do not recommend hiking with the safety clip removed, as accidental discharge may occur. However, certain situations may call for an extra dose of caution, in which case you could have your bear spray out and ready to use. See our Bear Safety and Bear Spray pages for more information.
Our canisters are inspected for damage, checked for expiration, and weighed before they ever touch your hands. We are also proud to partner with SABRE, the world’s leader in pepper spray products, whose bear sprays undergo rigorous quality control procedures.
At the time of purchase you will be charged a refundable deposit of $60. Once you return the unused and undamaged bear spray canister you will be refunded the difference between the deposit and the rental price within 14 days. See pricing for more details.
Return your unused and undamaged bear spray canister to any TrailQuipt location using the same phone number that was used to rent the canister. Within 14 days, TrailQuipt will inspect the canister and issue a refund according to your rental period.
You should expect your refund to be processed within 14 days of return.
Your can reserve your bear spray on our Locations & Pricing page.
You can make a reservation up to 3 weeks before your planned pick-up date. If you need to rent bear spray within the next 3 weeks, you'll need to rent on a walk-in basis. We will always aim to have bear spray available for walk-ups.
Yes! For best protection, TrailQuipt recommends one canister of bear spray for each person. However, we recommend no less than one canister per 3 people at a minimum.
If you cancel your reservation within 3 weeks of the scheduled pick-up date, you will receive a refund of 20% of the reservation value. This policy is in place because we order and ship our bear spray canisters based on reservation demand 3 weeks before your reservation start date.
For cancellations made more than 3 weeks before your scheduled pick-up date, you will receive a full refund.
No-shows will not receive a refund, since we will reserve your canister for your entire rental period.
Upon arrival, download the Monyx app onto your mobile device here and sign up using your phone number. A prepaid card will be waiting in your account which you can use at the TrailQuipt kiosk when prompted to insert a credit card.
For our Gardiner and West Yellowstone locations, you may pick up your canister the night before your reservation from 7pm until closing at no extra charge. In other words, this is a 12-hour grace period. If your rental time exceeds the 12 hour grace period, your rental period will include the extra day.
Yes, you may pick up your canister any day within your original rental period. However, your end date will not change.
At Montana Grizzly Encounter, provide your name and phone number to the attendant.
At our other locations, prior to your arrival you will need to download the Monyx app onto your mobile device and sign up using your phone number. A prepaid card will be waiting in your account which you can use at the TrailQuipt kiosk when prompted to insert a credit card.
For reservations, there is no "late fee." You will be charged for the length of time that you keep the bear spray, plus tax.
For walk-ins, your return is never considered "late" since the rental period is calculated upon return. After you return the bear spray, your refund will be issued within 14 days, minus tax, and you will be charged according to the rental period.
You will be charged the non-return fee. Visit our pricing page for more details.
We regret that we can't issue refunds for early returns as we will have reserved your canister until the end of your rental period.
Yes, canisters can be returned to any TrailQuipt location. See locations for more details.
Reserve ahead of time or walk right in! Through our secure locker system, you get bear spray for as long as you need it.
Carry your bear spray and know how to use it.
Return your unused, undamaged canister to one of our convenient locations, and you will only pay for your rental fee plus tax.