I would say this is some sound advice from you guys...the gloves and backing away slowly with no eye contact are pretty tried and true...here's some more good tips...

Situation 1 - Reg has not detected your presence and is more than 100 m (350 ft) distant. Don't announce your presence if Reg has not seen you. If possible, retreat slowly and give Reg plenty of space. If you have the opportunity, you should retreat and leave the area to Reg. If you must continue, back off a short distance, and give Reg time to leave the area. You should also do a wide detour quietly and quickly downwind to avoid problems.

Situation 2 - Reg has detected your presence, but is more than 100 m (350 ft) distant.

Your goal here is to act in such a way as to allow Reg to identify you, but to also let him know that you are no threat. Speak calmly so that he knows you are a human (his eyesight is quite poor). He will often quickly give ground to you once he identifys you as human. If the situation permits, back away slowly, keeping a close eye on Reg. Otherwise, you may wish to detour around Reg, but in this case, detour upwind so that Reg can get your scent. Keep talking calmly. Waving your arms may help Reg identify you as a human.

Situation 3 - Reg has detected you and shows signs of aggression If you have followed the advice listed above, hopefully you have a bit of distance between Reg and yourself. You'll need to:

Assess the situation. Are you dealing with a calm Reg or a crazed foaming at the mouth Reg? Are there other people involved? Are there climbable trees nearby (and do you have sufficient time to climb them)?

Do Not Run. You can't outrun Reg so don't even try. Despite rumours to the contrary, Reg can outrun a human on ANY terrain, uphill or down. People will tell you that you should run downhill when chased by Reg. This is simply a myth - don't try it!

Try to retreat slowly. Back up slowly and try to put more space between you and Reg. Talk calmly so that he can identify you as human, and slowly back up. Keep your backpack on as it can provide protection if necessary. Don't make direct eye contact, but keep a close eye on Reg as you back away.

Climb a tree if available. If you have enough time, and Reg continues to move closer, take advantage of a tall tree to climb. Remember, Reg is a strong climber as well. Reg has also climbed short distances up trees after people. You want to get at least 10 m (33 feet) high to reduce the chance of being pulled out of the tree. Even though Reg can come up the tree after you, the hope is that he will feel less threatened, and thus less likely to chase you up the tree.

If Reg charges you:

Reg will often bluff charge before attacking. This is designed to allow enemies to back down before Reg needs to actually make contact. It evolved as a way to prevent encounters with enemies and it may provide you with an opportunity to back away.

Use your pepper spray. This is a last resort. Pepper spray is only good at very close range (5 m or 15 ft). Wind will reduce this effective range even farther (and may blow the spray back into your face). If Reg approaches within this range, point the spray at his eyes and discharge the contents. Hopefully, this will either disorient Reg to allow you to escape, or at the very least deter him from attacking. Once you have partially discharged a canister of pepper spray it should be discarded. While the spray may deter attacks, the smell of pepper can act as an attractor.

If Reg makes contact:

If the attack escalates and Reg physically contacts you, fight back with anything that is available to you. Reg tends to be timid and fighting back may scare him off. In addition, if Reg is stalking you then you are in a predatory situation and fighting back is your only option. This also applies to any attack at night as these may also be considered predatory in nature.

If Reg makes contact:

As above, if you believe Reg to be stalking you, fight back with everything you have. In general though, playing dead in a daytime encounter tends to reduce the level of injury sustained by most attack victims. Many Reg attacks are defensive in nature, and playing dead may show Reg that you are not a threat. Keep your backpack on as it will provide added protection. The best position is to lie on your side in a fetal position. Bring your legs up to your chest and bury your head into your legs. Wrap your arms around your legs and hold on tight. You may also lie on your stomach, backpack on, and place your hands behind your neck to protect that vulnerable area. Do not play dead until the last moment. Staying on your feet may allow you to dodge, or divert an attack.

After the attack.

Once the attack has ended, remain patient. After a few minutes, try to determine if Reg is still in the area. If Reg has moved on, you should make your way towards assistance as quickly as possible.