text: I completely agree with safe storage of food to prevent these tragedies, but I'm curious as to where she should have eaten her food (since she was actively eating)... outside in the rain or in a vehicle (if she had one with her)?? Everyone seems opposed to eating in the tent. I'm open to suggestions in case I'm caught in the rain while hungry and backpacking. I've always practiced safe storage but you are vulnerable while you are eating. Just eat quickly and clean up immediately is all I can think to do. It sucks how many bears are being killed this year. They have learned that there are too many careless humans around with food and the "victims" may not be the ones who "trained" them. For instance the boy who was dragged out of the tepee.