>>1305326heart attack and stroke are still the most likely things to kill you outdoors. For accidents and crime you're far more likely to die in your car on the way out than actually on the trail. If you do die while out it will probably be because you forgot to tell anyone where you were going and then got hurt or lost. Otherwise freak accidents like lightning and flash floods are a lot more dangerous than the local wildlife or people.
but feel free to carry weapons if it makes you feel better. We're the land of the free after all. If you do ever find yourself dying in the woods or the desert I guess you can think about how you'd much rather have a good coat or an extra gallon of water or a portable lightning rod or a defibrillator or whatever.
