Wow!  I often wonder what I'm doing wrong/right to have such a dirth of bear sightings.

Respect is one thing.  Worries need to be metered against likelihood, that's all I meant.

I would add that whatever it (legally) takes for one to feel secure out there is totally ok for them.  If you need a rabbit's foot, then by all means carry a rabbit's foot.

I've directly known as many people who have had that tree fall on them as who have been hurt by a bear, 1 each.


Back to leftovers.  Often it's an eyes bigger than stomach issue.  Solo I eat A LOT less than if I'm with others.  Burn 'em, zip-lock 'em, stick 'em in a Fair Share Mug, pack 'em out, eat 'em later.  If you get caught more than twice, take a good look at your portion control & knock it down 1/3.  It's easy to go a little hungry, or munch a piece of toast.