Fiddleback-
You make a great point about bear spray potentially saving (protecting) a grizzly life. Thanks. You cleared up the issue for me, at least. I'll carry it. I can see the value. The grizzly territory you mentioned is a big swath of back country that I can't stay away from. I would hike elsewhere, but the wildness and beauty of that area is unrivaled in the lower 48. Any suggestions on what is the best / most reliable brand of spray?