>>1168120My EDC in a P320 9mm. I shoot it well and from many torture test it handles water and mud better than average (torture test online, I don't do that shit to my weapons). I think carrying when out is a good safety measure.
Also, it seems like people get targeted a lot on trails (especially women who should carry concealed). There was a guy not to long ago who stabbed some woman to death with a combat knife near here and they luckily caught him. She was trail running if I remember correctly.
Animals are another concern. Wild bigs, bears, feral dogs, etc. it just depends on your area. This also brings in the question the type of caliber you need to carry. For example, you don't want to shoot a bear with 9mm.
Last, you don't feel as vulnerable when camping. It's nice to grab your pistol (attached to a lanyard), lay back, and go to sleep knowing you can defend yourself.
If you are new to holsters Kydex holsters are the way to go (outside the waistband if hiking). I usually buy from On You 6 Designs, Ozark Holster Co, or Blacksmith Tactical.
