Episode 1519 • • 2:24:38 - 2:26:52
1519: Freeze Peach
Bear Scare Product, Skunk Scent, Camping Safety
A "Shark Tank" style product idea called "Bear Scare" is discussed, which uses the chemical components of skunk spray (mercaptans) to create a perimeter around campsites. The theory is that bears instinctively avoid skunks. The product's failure to reach the market is attributed to the extreme difficulty of shipping and storing substances that "stink to high heaven."