Review: Bear Tac Bike Mount

Around here, we know how important it is to carry bear spray—and we also know how inadequate stock fabric holsters are, especially for anything but hiking. Several companies make aftermarket carriers, a few of them right here in Montana, often customized for various activities and carry methods. One of the latest (and greatest, if you ask us) is the Bear Tac Quick Clip Transport bike mount. Designed to attach to your down tube, using the water-bottle-holder mounts, this holster keeps your spray handy on backcountry trail rides, for quick, life-saving deployment. What's more, it comes with velcro straps, for securing to your handlebars or any other piece of tubular metal or plastic (think stroller, motorcycle, etc.). The tension-fit plastic material is both sturdy and flexible, so will handle all the expected abuse. All in all, a solid product—well done, Bear Tac. $55; beartac.co.