Not to deny the big point. Bear proofing is pretty good these days. The standard anti-bear latch relies on the physiological difference between human hands and

Not to deny the big point. Bear proofing is pretty good these days. The standard anti-bear latch relies on the physiological difference between human hands and paws. Bear country street furniture has the latch recessed beneath a metal guard where a hand will fit and a bear paw won't. Indeed the problem is well solved enough that you can buy a bear safe cooler at Walmart.