Hiking is pretty damn dangerous if you think about it. It's almost how Africa has Lions, ect. We've got some pretty mean creatures ourselves. Bears, Cougars...
I always bring a hatchet in my backpack just in case... better than no defense. I don't know if a hatchet would do anything against a grizzley but a medium size cougar I could deal some damage.
Does bear spray actually work? I thought I had read that it's not very effective. I've also heard that those compressed air cans scare away park animals pretty good if you run into one.
I love hiking, but it can be pretty damn scary. Especially when you hear something in the distance that you know wasn't human.
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