Make sure you don't have any DWI's or whatever they are called these days on your recordand yes a thermacell with some reloads. Study bear pictures and what features a big bear has. So many first timers as well as experienced bear hunters have trouble telling bear size and end up shooting booboos the size of dogs. Depending on what they have for bait will barrels or stumps around and suchmake sure you ask your guide for a good comparison reference to judge the bear size when they are around the bait. WCL