I'd start by saying no tool is perfect and will guarantee results in every situation.
That's why I think it's a good idea to have more than 1 tool that will do the job, it gives you options and flexiblity.
While I don't have a problem with that choice, I wouldn't consider someone unprepared who only had bear spray while travelling in bear country.
Since bear attacks are relatively infrequent when compared to other backcountry incidences, having only one tool to defend yourself seems quite reasonable. Choosing the tool which has shown itself to be the most effective doesn't strike me as a bad choice.
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Victory awaits him who has everything in order — luck, people call it. Defeat is certain for him who has neglected to take the necessary precautions in time; this is called bad luck. Roald Amundsen
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