id generally be more afraid of insects, ( lime carrying fleas and ticks) and of poisinous snakes. in a survival situation, it is much more reasonable to focus your problems on the essentials, like shelter, water and food. Bears should be the least of your worries. the liklihood of a bear attack is slim to none although it is constanly on the hiker/campers mind. and when bears do attack (lol "When Bears Attack!") it is generally the persons fault. getting in between a bear and her cubs = big no no. cooking and sleeping in the same area = asking for uninvited guests. fish smell = bears favorite, wash your hands after handling fish and keep you clothes clean, if you cant... then fish naked! ( why not?)