Our expectations & reasoning behind this.
Basically a non-lethal animal deterrent that should be legal to possess in most countries.
A portable re-fillable air horn that uses a bike or car tyer pump to reprime, car tyer pumps usually have a gauge so may be the best option, but for lightweight excursions away from the van, there is a bike pump supplied with it.
115 db
Max presser :- 100 psi — 6.89 bar
The air horn, (stock photo).
More info and Photos and a full write-up to follow soon.
In-use reviews.
Don’t test indoors it hurts.
Should have one each for safety, also needs some sort of holster.
Pros.
Very lightweight.
Very loud.
Re-fillable, (free).
No chemicals or heavy batteries.
Should be legal to possess in most countries.
Cons.
Quite bulky.
Possibly a bit fragile.
Needs some sort of holster, (not supplied with item, under construction).
Our conclusions.
Not field tested yet
Other related or affected items.
Proximity alert, (fitted on van, lights &/or audible alarm).
Trip Alarm / electric fence, wire & posts, ( also triggers, lights &/or audible alarm).
Portable proximity, alert, &/or trip alarm, (see insect & animal protection).
Bear bangers and screamers x2, (alternative to bear spray, see insect & animal protection).
Bear spray x2, (not pepper spray they are different, see insect & animal protection).