The UDAP 18CP Magnum Bear Spray delivers maximum-strength protection with a 35-foot spray range and 13.4-ounce capacity. This EPA-registered defensive spray contains 2.0% major capsaicinoids, making it one of the most potent bear deterrents available for backcountry activities.
What Makes This Different
The 18CP Magnum features a wider spray pattern and longer range than standard 9-ounce canisters, providing critical reaction time in bear encounters. The pressurized delivery system maintains consistent spray distance even in cold temperatures down to -10°F. Unlike smaller personal defense sprays, this magnum-sized canister offers 7-9 seconds of continuous spray time with enough capacity for multiple deployments.
Key Features
- 35-foot maximum spray range with 30-foot effective stopping distance
- 13.4-ounce capacity provides 7-9 seconds of continuous spray
- 2.0% major capsaicinoids concentration meets EPA maximum potency standards
- Includes chest holster with quick-release buckle for immediate access
- Glow-in-the-dark safety cap prevents accidental discharge
- Wide cone spray pattern covers 25-30 degree dispersal angle
- Temperature-stable formula functions reliably from -10°F to 120°F
Field testing demonstrates effective bear deterrence at distances up to 30 feet, with the wide spray pattern compensating for accuracy under stress. The chest-mounted holster keeps the canister accessible while hiking, climbing, or working outdoors. The pressurized system maintains spray velocity and pattern integrity across the full temperature range encountered in wilderness environments.
Technical Specs
- Capacity: 13.4 fluid ounces (396ml)
- Active ingredient: 2.0% major capsaicinoids (oleoresin capsicum)
- Spray range: 35 feet maximum, 30 feet effective
- Spray duration: 7-9 seconds continuous
- Operating temperature: -10°F to 120°F
- Dimensions: 11.5" x 2.5" diameter
- Weight: 1.5 pounds loaded
- Holster: Adjustable chest harness with quick-release buckle
- EPA Registration: Approved for bear deterrent use
- Shelf life: 4 years from manufacture date
The UDAP 18CP Magnum provides the range and capacity needed for serious backcountry protection where bear encounters pose genuine threats. Professional guides and wildlife researchers choose this configuration for its proven stopping power and reliable deployment system.