SABRE Frontiersman Bear Bell, Magnetic Silencer, Durable Hook and Loop Strap Attachment, Helps To Prevent Startling Bears While Hiking

The SABRE Frontiersman Bear Bell has earned its place as an essential accessory for outdoor enthusiasts venturing into bear country. As someone who frequently explores remote wilderness areas, I understand the importance of taking precautions to mitigate wildlife encounters, and this bear bell provides a simple yet effective solution. One of the standout features of the Frontiersman Bear Bell is its audible alert system. The bell emits a steady jingle as you hike, serving as an early warning signal to bears and other wildlife of your presence. This added awareness can help prevent surprise encounters, reducing the risk of potentially dangerous situations for both humans and animals. The magnetic silencer feature is a clever addition, allowing users to silence the bell when not needed, such as during breaks or when in camp. This versatility ensures that the bell's sound can be controlled based on the situation, adding convenience without compromising safety. Furthermore, the durable hook and loop strap attachment provide a secure and hassle-free way to affix the bell to backpacks, clothing, or gear. Its robust construction withstands the demands of outdoor adventures, offering peace of mind that it will stay in place even in rugged terrain. While the Frontiersman Bear Bell is a valuable tool for wilderness safety, it's worth noting that its effectiveness may vary depending on environmental factors and individual bear behavior. While it serves as a deterrent, it's not a foolproof solution and should be used in conjunction with other bear safety measures, such as proper food storage and bear spray. In summary, the SABRE Frontiersman Bear Bell is a reliable and practical addition to any outdoor enthusiast's gear arsenal. Its audible alert system, magnetic silencer, and durable design make it a trusted companion for navigating bear country with confidence.

My girlfriend and I just returned from a trip to Alaska where we used these bear bells. I purchased the 4-pack in different colors. These bells work very well. They are loud and can be easily strapped onto your coat, belt loop, pack, or just about anywhere else you can think of. It might take some experimenting to figure out where your natural body movements cause the loudest jingle (for me, it was hanging one on the bottom of my coat). My favorite feature on these is the little magnetic strap that can be easily used to silence the bells. The strap has a small magnet knitted into it, you just have to align the magnet directly with the metal ball in the bell and it sticks to it, preventing all sound. I liked silencing my bells when we were around other people on the trail, and letting them ring when we were more isolated. My only complaint is that on one of the bells, the knitting for the magnet unraveled so if I had kept using it I might have lost the magnet. This wasn't a big deal for me because I noticed before the magnet fell off and we had the extra bells available. I was able to easily knit it back shut when we got home. I would recommend buying one or two extra bells though for this reason. Overall I would highly recommend these!

We did a 10 mile rigorous hike this weekend, and I attached this little bear bell to my backpack. My dad taunted me in good sport at the start of the hike: "Chances are slim! I've hiked out here my entire life, I've never seen a bear!" I myself have been hiking 30+ years or so in northern Maine woods. Never, ever, have I or my family seen a bear and we have been OUT THERE deep in the woods, sometimes for days at a time, and some of it on the Appalachian trail. Low and behold, the first time I ever bring bear bells with me (figures) we find ourselves about 70 yards from a massive black bear. The bear seemed to have been laying down, possibly sleeping. We clearly startled him with the bell and he BOLTED in the opposite direction. It's pretty terrifying how fast that animal can move. Man, when you are out in the wilderness and see a bear, you are glad to have ANYTHING that makes you feel even a little more protected. I was so glad to have invested the $6 for this bell and some small portable bear spray I also had in my backpack. I'll never hike again without them. You better believe I clutched that bear spray the entire 2 miles left of the hike and kept that bell ringing! Pros: Bell is lightweight Comes in several colors Decently loud ring, but not enough to drive you totally insane Cons: This bell technically has a way to magnetize a bottom piece in place if you want to temporarily silence it while hiking. On the upper portion of the mountain incline near tree-line, I wanted to silence the bell. However, on steeper incline or more sudden movement, the magnet constantly let go and then it would ring again, over and over.

I hate ringing my bell and scaring the living 💩 out of walkers. But this bell was subtle, yet still loud enough for walkers to hear. It won’t jingle while you ride so you’ll have to loosely wrap it around the handlebar, then give it a shake for it to ring.

Good part, worked for what I needed.

This bell has been perfect for my favorite hiking partner (my dog)! During bear season in the Green Mountains, we use the bell anytime we go on a hike. We have seen multiple bears including cubs so we also carry air horns and bear spray, but this bell gives us some peace of mind, letting our dog wander a little ways off the beaten trails. Now I use this bell year round! In off-seasons, I do put the silencer on partially to dull the sound a little since some of our trails are nearby people’s homes. My dog likes to lag behind on hikes to sniff so it can be hard to keep track of him without looking over your shoulder ever 20 seconds. I can tell by the jingling if he’s behind me or walking farther back. It also lets me know when I should stop to let him catch up when it goes quiet and he’s stopped to take a long sniff! LOVE the magnetic silencer and sturdy construction of the bell and it’s strap. It sounds like a jolly sleigh bell so it isn’t too bad to listen to either!

Works exactly as intended. When walking my dog in a wooded area I move the silencer out of the way to alert any animals of our presence. When hitting the main trails, put the silencer back on. Worked great on my backpack on a hike too.

This is not the cheapest bear bell on the market but I really like this one from SABRE. You can get bear bells starting from $2-3 from Walmart and other utility stores, yes they are cheap and they serve the purpose, but this bear bell comes with a magnetic silencer which I didn’t know I needed. I hang this to my dogs leash so it jingles whenever we go on a walk, but in areas that we know there is low risk of bears, we use the silencer because the bell can be very annoying on long hiking trips. The silencer function is the best in my opinion, it’s one of those things that I immediately fell in love with after trying it. This bell is going to last a very long time, and I’ll gladly pay more for the silencer function.

Good product

Great for night and day. My puppy sometimes wanders this way I can hear her. I had to put the piece into the bell to quiet it rather than on the outside. But this is great for both day and night.

The bell is easy to attach to bags or anything with a diameter of less than 2 inches or so. The velcro is strong but the magnet silencer isn't - with the magnet on the bell it still rings while I'm walking, it's just a slightly muted ring. Doesn't affect me negatively as I just use it for hikes and camping trips but wanted to share either way.