1. I don't. With very few exceptions, I've always cooked in camp. There have been times when there are reports of 'problem' bears that I've cooked away from camp, but I can probably count those times on one hand. Certainly does not mean I'm correct in doing so and I understand the perceived risks.
2. Usually exactly what I do. I don't worry about it at all when I'm using an established campsite with a fire-pit or ring. I figure the area is saturated with food smells from the hundreds that have come before me so my instant mashed potatoes with jerky and cheese isn't going to be anything new.
3. Get an Ursack and be done with it. Forget about the bears, it's the squirrels and mice that will do the most damage to your food stores. Ursacks keep everything safe, even if Yogi does manage to wander into my camp.
Black bears aren't my concern. Going into Brown bear country...rules change very quickly for me.
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