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What’s your backcountry carry?
Posted on 6/15/21 at 1:03 pm
Posted on 6/15/21 at 1:03 pm
You’re going on an extended hiking trip somewhere far off the grid. What are you carrying with you to defend yourself against wildlife (including large bears) and any humans that might try to rob you, kill you, or make you squeal like a pig?
Posted on 6/15/21 at 1:23 pm to Globetrotter747
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2” pocket knife
2” pocket knife
Posted on 6/15/21 at 1:24 pm to Globetrotter747
bear spray. I've had to shoot a pistol at a charging pig before. wouldn't want to trust my shooting if it were a bear. glock 19 for humans.
Posted on 6/15/21 at 1:32 pm to Salmon
Bear Spray
HK 45
Someone that runs slower than me
HK 45
Someone that runs slower than me
Posted on 6/15/21 at 1:41 pm to Globetrotter747
If bear are in play?
Probably a large caliber rifle, .22LR pistol, and some Skittles.
If no bears and I'm not hunting, probably a .22LR backpack rifle and a 9mm and some Skittles.
If I'm hunting, then whatever caliber rifle is appropriate for the game and my 9mm... also Skittles.
I like Skittles and they won't melt like M&Ms.
EDIT: I get the bear spray, but I want to have something that I can try before it gets close enough for chemical warfare.
Probably a large caliber rifle, .22LR pistol, and some Skittles.
If no bears and I'm not hunting, probably a .22LR backpack rifle and a 9mm and some Skittles.
If I'm hunting, then whatever caliber rifle is appropriate for the game and my 9mm... also Skittles.
I like Skittles and they won't melt like M&Ms.
EDIT: I get the bear spray, but I want to have something that I can try before it gets close enough for chemical warfare.
This post was edited on 6/15/21 at 1:44 pm
Posted on 6/15/21 at 1:42 pm to Loup
Put me down for bear spray as well.
Posted on 6/15/21 at 1:58 pm to Globetrotter747
I have a .357 magnum which is consider minimum.
When I was looking into this sort of thing, glock in 10mm with hot rounds stuck out to me as a good option
When I was looking into this sort of thing, glock in 10mm with hot rounds stuck out to me as a good option
Posted on 6/15/21 at 2:02 pm to Globetrotter747
weighs too much. have my bugout knife and thats it. I see black bears a decent amount. no issues.
Posted on 6/15/21 at 2:07 pm to NYCAuburn
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I see black bears a decent amount. no issues.
Did you watch the bear vs hog video yet?
Posted on 6/15/21 at 2:08 pm to Tiguar
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When I was looking into this sort of thing, glock in 10mm with hot rounds stuck out to me as a good option
Like a Glock 20?
Posted on 6/15/21 at 2:24 pm to deeprig9
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Did you watch the bear vs hog video yet?
Sounds cool. Pls link.
Posted on 6/15/21 at 2:26 pm to TigerstuckinMS
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If bear are in play?
Probably a large caliber rifle, .22LR pistol, and some Skittles.
Are you going to throw your skittles at the beer?
Posted on 6/15/21 at 2:44 pm to jimbeam
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Off
2” pocket knife
I like picardin over deet.
Bear spray if brown bears live there.
Posted on 6/15/21 at 3:17 pm to Tiguar
I use these when carrying .357 in the woods.


Posted on 6/15/21 at 3:18 pm to Globetrotter747
Unless I am in grizzly country I am not carrying anything other than a pocket knife (unless I'm hunting)
Posted on 6/15/21 at 3:54 pm to Globetrotter747
Blackhawk 45 colt w/ 255gr hardcast
Eta: I have no delusions about protecting myself from a griz with a handgun, nor do I carry a handgun when I have a rifle.
Eta: I have no delusions about protecting myself from a griz with a handgun, nor do I carry a handgun when I have a rifle.
This post was edited on 6/15/21 at 3:57 pm
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