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I've been hiking a lot again. At least one day long hike per week and, thankfully, I've even engaged in a few 2 - 3 day overnights. Wonderful stuff.
Question for the motte; what are your thoughts on being "armed" on the trail. I put "armed" in quotations because this could mean one or more of;
Bear in mind I am specifically asking about a non-hunting situation. While I am experienced enough to agree with the adage that the most dangerous critters you will encounter are the two-legged kind, I sometimes have these intrusive thoughts about encountering something like a rabies ridden buck. That would be frightening.
So, open question. Not looking for advice per se, just everyone's thoughts.
Good insect repellent. I'm surprised you say that "he most dangerous critters you will encounter are the two-legged kind" when where I live the biggest danger by far is from ticks.
I could see a pocket knife be useful for all kinds of other things. If you're worried about wild dogs, a good flashlight and large stick should help fend them off. For the rest you've basically already lost (eg. a bear encounter or some redneck with a shotgun) or extremely unlucky. Maybe a flare gun or pepper spray?
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