What do you guys use for protection when camping

[ar15robert]

Normally my 1911 goes everywhere since its my only handgun.Forest areas like upper kern or peppermint creek i will also take my 30-30.

[drdanno84]

mountain gun

.44 magnum, will take down any wild animal, including humans

[drdanno84]

mountain gun

.44 magnum, will take down any wild animal, including humans

[appagohm]

Sequoia National Forest, firearms legal and welcome.
(upper kern)

No legal issues, plus rangers are usually gun friendly.
On top of that if it's in your tent, you should be fine.

I agree two leggers are also a reason why you should have
protection.

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[Tank 57]

If my vehicle is close,usually a rifle in .308.If backpacking,S&W 629.

[toby]

Been camping,Hiking,Hunting since 1967 and the only thing I take or need or want is a hand gun, and stay's in my truck or my tent at night.

[geeknow]

Protection...? SPF50 or better, and bug spray. Lots of bug spray. I've seen bears, mountain lions, and coyotes out there. Those dont bother me nearly as much as the freaken mosquitos.

If I were in grizzly country, I'd pack something more than bug spray.

[comblock]

No bears, ill pack a .45. Bears, ill pack a 44 magnum. Im more worried of the crazy 2legged creature than the ones walking on all four

[appagohm]

Just an update, during the second day of our three day camp, someone came to the area we were at and set off some explosives, right after the boom i herd a girl scream, a few seconds later a guy yelling "calm the f*** down"

By the time i felt it was safe enough to go take a look, i saw a burt shirt, and two half melted slippers. My wife was more curious then i was after the explosion.

[RandyD]

I have noticed the lions, tigers and bears tend to hide their food from me (I am 6'3" and 250lbs) when I am camping, so I generally don't take anything for protection.

[eviioiive]

m1a near camp and 629 3" when hiking in bear areas

ar15 near camp and a 220 or g19 in the desert

[GW]

Trojans!

and a 1911

[bsg]

w german Sig Sauer P220 .45 ACP, accompanied by old S&W Model 60 2" in Bianchi Bellyband; not looking to take down bears.

[SDgarrick]

I generally carry a g17 with my legal, standard mags. I used to carry a 1911, but i prefer the extra capacity and the fact that my g17 get better with scratches while my 1911 makes me cringe. The last few times I have gone camping/backpacking, i havn't carried because CA makes it difficult/illegal/confusing/a huge hassle.\

[border.bandito]

Don't be hating because your jealous.

lol...i camp in an RV when i go to the desert sometimes....
but i prefer the true essence of camping...in a tent, and not having to yell across the fire due to the obnoxiously loud generator your a$shat freind is running nonstop the entire weekend