> It seems like such a hassle to hang up all the food
> 100 ft from your camp every night

How much of a hassle would you consider having to chase a hungry bear away from your campsite in the middle of the night? I find that bears are unpersuaded by arguments about how unlikely their presence should be.

Yeah, bear bagging can be a pain. So can claws in your abdomen, even if they're unlikely. You pick.