I'd be surprised if a lantern was any kind of deterrent to a bear.
really surprised.........I've hard about 5 people screaming and banging pots
at a California bear, and the bear did not care at all.

They are 'supposed;    to be hibernating now............but anything is
possible of course.
see any bear sign around ???           scat , tree marks, fur bits, etc.
if not.......I would lean toward not being worried too much.
I wouldn't sleep with hamburgers inside my sleeping bag though !

in case anyone does not know the 'food rules' in real bear country.
You sleep like 400 feet from where you cook.
You do not sleep in the clothes you cook or ate in.
And all food........every last food-like thing......tooth paste, lip
stuff............make-up .......whatever.........plus all food......that
goes in your bear proof food locker, your bear proof food can, or high up
between trees where bears can't get at it.

I'll bet you're high all right !!
Scott

----- Original Message -----
From: "John C..." <trvlr2001@COMCAST.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, January 23, 2009 8:17 AM
Subject: Re: Bear Attacks Camper NVC

> Hi All,
> I've been High (no pun intended :o) in the Northern California mountains
> and been very worried about bears !
> I thought a motion activated, battery powered Lantern might be in order?
> Of course, some bear spray would be nice too !!!
> John C...
> SLC, UT
>
> PS:  Now Bare Attacks Are Another Story !!!!   (happy Friday !!! :o)
>
> -------------- Original message --------------
> From: Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
>
>> Check these out! Something to think about in your pop-top.
>> http://picasaweb.google.com/sandwichhead/BearAttack?authkey=qGobsHitGWo&feat=dir
>> ectlink
>>
>> --
>> Michael in San Antonio
>> 91GL AT 'Gringo'