Alone in the wilderness - revised inventory

[Bongoman]

Dude, whatever you do, make sure you have one back up way of contacting civilization, like a satellite phone or something, theres way to many stories of people just deciding to piss off into the wilderness, only have their emaciated corpses found a few months later by hikers. If you break a leg, far from help and with no way of communications, your fucked, simply put. Remember that dude that got his hand trapped in the rock and had to slice it off so he could crawl to rescue? That could be you. Satellite phones are a bit expensive, big too, but I'm sure you can think of some way of contacting help, should it be needed, like a radio, or a pimped up mobile phone. Anyway, it sounds damn hardcore what you want to do, but please make sure you have a way of contacting home. I know it sort of takes the magic off the whole experience, but better that than winding up dead. Anyway, good luck to ya!
PS couldn't you consolidate the pistol and air rifle into a small caliber rifle like a 22? Optimally you would bring a survival rifle, a proper rifle that can also be folded up into its stock when you are in civilized areas. Sure would save weight on bringing 2 weapons plus respective cleaning kits etc.

[Pathfinder]

why is a tent and a sleeping bag optional

I'll be dressing in layers, and I can build shelter using available natural resources. The weight issue you mentioned is exactly why I may not bring a tent.

[Pathfinder]

Remember that dude that got his hand trapped in the rock and had to slice it off so he could crawl to rescue?

Yes, I do remember that dude.

PS couldn't you consolidate the pistol and air rifle into a small caliber rifle like a 22?

Problem #1 - I would not feel safe depending on a .22 to protect me from large hungry furries. I won't even feel completely safe depending on my .357 magnum to protect me if I happen to get charged by a grizzly bear. Those are some tough animals. But at least I'll have 6 chances to change his mind.

Problem#2 - .22 ammunition, while small, is not as small as a .177 pellet. I could not carry thousands of .22 bullets along with my other gear. They would take up too much room and add too much weight. So I would be limited in how many times I could use it. Should the worst happen and I can't get back fast enough, the greater number of pellets will keep feeding me long after I would have run out of .22 bullets.

[Blaised]

good luck

[Trip06]

Bear mace is an option, It weights nothing but the aresol can it comes in. cept its combersome and you wont be able to eat the bear afterwards.

[Pathfinder]

Bear mace is an option, It weights nothing but the aresol can it comes in. cept its combersome and you wont be able to eat the bear afterwards.

Bear spray is a real option. There are studies saying it's more effective than a firearm (although I have to point out that none of those studies are ever specific about which caliber of firearm was used, or what type of ammunition it was loaded with). I very well may bring a can. But my problem with it is that it only lasts between 4 to 9 seconds. While that may be enough to stop one attack, I'll still be deep in the wilderness and at risk of another attack after my spray can is empty.

[Trip06]

Bring a couple cans, chances are you'll never be attacked at all, and hey you still got your revolver man. I wouldnt worry with a 357, Yeah there not that big but they pack a pretty good punch. X your shells lol. Maybe try getting some with a bigger load.

[Pathfinder]

X your shells lol. Maybe try getting some with a bigger load.

My Buffalo Bore rounds were developed specifically with bears in mind. Here's the story.

Here's a video of a guy using spray on a bear.

[dragonrider]

In bear country, always carry bacon in your pocket.

[Trip06]

I thought about how thrilling it would be to do something like this, but Id never stay out for how long I could possibly go, Id set like time because I would want to return to civilization.