Bear Scents

[HH8]

I'll be in bear territory later this year.
Now we all know one must NEVER have food in a tent that will later be in a bear zone, and bear cans should carry food, garbage and "any other smellies"
So here's my question. What counts as enticingly smelly to a bear?
If I sleep in a dusty layer of sunscreen, am I bait?
What about the scent of ... adult fun... in the sleeping bag?
Do I really need a separate change of clothes for cooking/eating?

[Ellen]

Howdy HHB

As I hiked the John Muir trail solo, I can't speak to one of your questions However, I was constantly covered in sunscreen (Vanacream Sport) and blood from mosquito bites and was not hassled by any bears for 19 days on the JMT.

Miles of smiles,
Ellen

[Hikin_Jim]

I was constantly covered ... in blood ... for 19 days on the JMT.

Oh, it's, Ellen!

I just now recognized you.

HJ

[HH8]

the John Muir trail

So that was black bear, not Grizzly