Wilderness hiking can have  hazards like any other sport. One of these hazards is bears. To avoid a close encounters with bears,  attach a bell to your backpack, walking stick and/or shoe. The bells are the best means of letting the bears know you are hiking along the trail and give the animal time to leave the area.  Basically, you don't want to surprise a bear! Kodiak bear bells are made with quality webbing and velcro to easily attach to a pack, walking stick and/or shoe. pepper spray and bear bells