re: man vs wild...wild won (warning very graphic)

I just don't understand why you wouldn't carry a side arm when in the woods.

The chances of something bad happening are slim but the chances of getting mugged are also slim (in regards to total population to victims)

I don't know what concerns me more.. Walking up on some animal that could get at me OR walking up on someone that is trespassing or doing something illegal that they feel your witnessing their act is a major threat.

I know both of those or slim but why not carry if you have a one? To me it's about being prepared and equipped to handle as many situations as possible. Same reason I keep a small ziplock of TP inside of my coat pocket...just want to be prepared to handle the situation.