S. Heisley wrote:Wow! John! That bear barrier is really nifty!
How long do the batteries usually last and what kind are they? Are the batteries rechargable?
I would worry that a child might touch it or run into it. What precautions do they recommend for that?
It uses D batteries. One set of batteries has held up just fine on a two trip before I recharged them when getting home. The unit did not come with batteries, I just used rechargeable batteries I already had.
I am not sure they make any recommendations for kids. When I am in camp grounds I tend stay up till 11 or 12 after the kids are out cold and I am out of the tent by 7am to turn it off before anyone comes near. I do tell the ranger on site I have it in case they need to approach.
I touched it once just to check the power hit. It does give a good shock. I would say it is pretty close to a normal electric fence. It did not burn any hair off my body, but I remember the hit.