If you go down to the woods today...

[jhawk]

Do you carry a rifle because of the bear threat, or is that not allowed?

I probably could carry a rifle, I choose not to. I can't shoot for shoyte, and I'd need a permit and registration and all that stuff.

It's easy in the UK to forget how empty some countries are, and how dangerous. Going "for a walk" in parts of Canada, like Australia, could be the last decision you make. Glad you kept your head, and had a phone.

Can I suggest carrying an emergency bivvy bag? I've got this one, and I just checked - it weighs 100g. Never used it, of course, I live in the UK You could put it in a pocket without noticing it, and if things went wrong and you were out for the night you'd be ok. Well, you might need a warmer one than that for Canadian conditions, I guess.

Is your phone a smart phone? There are tons of apps that would have done as well as a garmin to get you home again.

I'll look into the Emergency Bivvy, cheers!

I'm glad I had my phone too! I was contemplating not bringing it!

 

[jefmcg]

I'll look into the Emergency Bivvy, cheers!

http://www.tendercorp.ca/survive-outdoors-longer-reg-emergency-bivvy.html

 

[jhawk]

http://www.tendercorp.ca/survive-outdoors-longer-reg-emergency-bivvy.html

Cheers! Not too expensive either. Awesome!

 

[jhawk]

Just received this email from Lonely Planet. Oh, the irony.