RIPSCARE™
Concept illustration of a hiker holding an open orange RipScare canopy on a forest trail, with a bear in the distance.

When the unexpected happens, be ready.

One motion.
Big change.

Meet RipScare. A lightweight, spring-loaded canopy concept that attaches to your hiking pole and opens up a whole lot of possibility.

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A little gear.
A bigger presence.

Concept imagery · Product in development

A small addition. A big idea.

Small when you carry it.
Big when you need it.

Compact on your hiking pole. Ready for a change of plans. Slide the release and a spring frame opens a large, high-contrast canopy.

  • No batteries
  • No cartridges
  • No complicated
    setup
1

Slide

Concept close-up of a hand on the sliding release of a trekking pole.

Move the release.

2

Pop

Concept of the orange spring-loaded canopy opening from its sleeve.

Let it open up.

3

Ready

Concept of the fully deployed orange canopy on a hiking pole.

Make your presence felt.

Illustrated deployment concept. Prototype demonstration to come.

One piece of gear. More possibilities.

More than a scare.

Practical, everyday possibilities. Because the unexpected isn’t always an emergency.

Concept hiker raising a bright orange canopy against a snowy mountain backdrop.

Emergency signaling

A large, bright surface to help draw attention when it matters.

Concept hiker resting beneath the orange canopy.

Instant shade

A little cover for a well-earned break along the trail.

Concept hiker holding the canopy as a hand fan.

Personal cooling

Put a little air in motion when the day heats up.

Concept illustration of using airflow near a campfire.

Fire-starting airflow

A potential campfire fan. Heat clearance is still to be tested.

Concept hiker carrying an open canopy in the rain.

Weather cover

Temporary overhead cover when the weather changes plans.

Proposed uses shown in concept imagery. Performance and specifications are still being developed.

Less fuss. More outdoors.

Built simple.
On purpose.

A spring steel frame. A fabric canopy. A clamp-on pole mount and a sliding release. Straightforward mechanics are at the heart of the RipScare design.

No charging, no cartridges, no app. Just an idea built around being ready.

Compact by designPole-mountedMade to reuse
The same big idea.Two very different sizes.
Concept of the compact orange canopy folded against a black hiking pole.
01 Carry it small.
Concept of the bright orange canopy fully open on its pole.
02 Open up big.

Concept views, not to scale. Final weight, dimensions, and pole compatibility to be confirmed.

Two mature hikers with backpacks and trekking poles exploring a sunlit desert trail.

For wherever the trail takes you.

Take it along.
Hope you never need it.

Hiking, camping, fishing, or exploring by RV. A useful little idea for the days you plan—and the moments you don’t.

Better to have RipScare and not need it,
than to need RipScare and not have it.

A few things to know.

Good questions.
Straight answers.

Can I buy RipScare yet?

Not yet. RipScare is in development. We’ll share prototype progress, confirmed specifications, and Kickstarter launch details as they become available. There’s no confirmed launch or delivery date.

Does RipScare protect against wildlife?

RipScare is being developed as an additional visual deterrent and signaling tool. Its effectiveness as an animal deterrent is unproven, and wildlife can react unpredictably to sudden movement. It is not a replacement for bear spray or established wildlife safety practices.

Will it fit my hiking pole?

The concept uses a clamp-on pole mount. Supported pole sizes, final dimensions, and weight will be published after prototype testing. Universal compatibility is not yet confirmed.

Are these photos of the finished product?

The images on this page are concept illustrations of the design and its proposed uses. Final product details may change. Real prototype photos and an unedited deployment demonstration are planned as development progresses.