I often think bring a 12 pack of M-80's or M100's camping with you as that would send Moose, Grizz Bears, Big foot, Lions, elephants, Gators you name it running..
Thoughts?
I hear stories of pepper stray and small caliber hand guns not working at times.
If you are snoozing in a tent solo in the wilderness and hear growls and unearthly large animal sounds I say just fire off an M80 or M100 and call it a night...
Even firecrackers work.. Watch this little black bear bolt!!!