[pct-l] Fuels and Fires and Bears, oh my!

[AsABat]

>   Fire Permits: Does anyone know what areas I need a fire permit for?
is
> it just in National Parks?  I dont plan on having very many but I dont
> want to cause any problems when i do.

You need one on all public land in southern California (both state and
fed). You can get one online at
http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia/passespermits/campfire_permit/campfire-i
ndex.html 

>   Bear Protection:  My general understanding is that as long as im not
> approaching bears in a non-platonic way, i should not have any
problems.
> If i use bear canisters and bear bags, do i need to take along any
bear
> spray?

Most do not take bear spray. 

AsABat