TrailQuipt

08/23/2024

🚀 We're Open in Cody, WY! 🎉

We’re excited to announce that our newest TrailQuipt location at the Yellowstone Regional Airport in Cody, WY is officially open! 🌲 Whether you're getting off a plane, getting on a plane, or just passing through, stop by for convenient bear spray rentals. We’re walk-in only for now, but online reservations will be available very soon—stay tuned!

Plus, bear spray can still be picked up and dropped off at any of our expanding locations.

📍 Location: Yellowstone Regional Airport, Cody, WY
🔗 Visit trailquipt.com/locations for more info.

06/16/2023

Reservations are live! Reserve your bear spray weeks ahead of time so that you don’t miss out.

06/05/2023

Thank you NBC Montana for publishing this story! We are excited to continue keeping people safe in bear country🐻

A bear spray rental business in southwest Montana is marking its third year of operation.TrailQuipt has locations in Gardiner, West Yellowstone and outside Boze

05/14/2023

Being a mama can be tough. But in the eyes of your child, no one does it better than you. Thanks to all those moms who do their best for their cubs.

Learn about how you can Be Bear Aware: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/custergallatin/home/?cid=stelprd3825556

USDA Forest Service photo.

05/12/2023

After reading this story from Shawnee, you will see why we say that you always need to be prepared for a bear encounter when in grizzly country:

"Ok, This is not a very good picture, but I think you may get the point,

there were 3 grizzly bears that ran right by the end of my house this morning.

This field, for those not familiar with Gardiner, is right below my house.

They went into the field, walked to almost the end of it, And then headed down to the river, by the Confluence below the Bunkhouse, by my work. They couldn’t cross the river, so they walked back up the hill up to the road above us – White Lane.

At one point, one of the cubs sat down, rolled onto its back and started playing with its right hind foot, then realized mom and sibling were trying to get to the river."

04/20/2023

Bear spray and flying on a plane are not a good combo! This story exemplifies that. If you are flying, it’s a good idea to make a plan to rent bear spray to avoid a situation like this.

A chemical odor caused a nearly two-hour evacuation at Nashville International Airport. An investigation has revealed the cause.

04/17/2023

There may still be plenty of snow, but the grizzlies are out! Video by Trent Sizemore Photography

04/15/2023

Here’s a great photo and a great reminder of the importance of bear safety. Always carry bear spray!

"Do I need to carry bear spray even if I don't plan to hike in Yellowstone's backcountry?"

Short answer: Yes!

Wildlife, including bears, roam where they please. This means bears could venture through a parking lot, boardwalk, road, or trail, so it's best to be prepared no matter where you are in the park.

🧐 Stay alert and aware of your surroundings.
🧍‍♀️🧍🧍‍♂️ Hike in groups of three or more, stay on maintained trails and boardwalks, and make noise.
🐻 Carry bear spray in a readily accessible location (not stored in your backpack), and make sure you know how to use it!
🛑 Maintain a distance of at least 100 yards (91 m) away from bears and wolves, and at least 25 yards (23 m) away from all other animals, including bison and elk.
📸 Use binoculars, a telescope, or a telephoto lens to get a closer look.
📞 Report bear sightings and encounters to a park ranger immediately!

Learn more about our safety tips while venturing in the park: https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/safety.htm

Photo: Grizzly sow and yearling on a boardwalk near Old Faithful.

03/27/2023

One of the best things you can do to be prepared for a bear encounter is to carry bear spray and know how to use it! TrailQuipt is proud to offer bear spray rentals to Gardiner and beyond in 2023 to keep you safe in bear country.

Bears may have noticed an emptier Gardiner last summer and fall and sensed an opportunity. Overall, there were 50 grizzly conflicts in the area reported to the state.

03/08/2023

Hey bear 🐻