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Sigh.....I am not a fan of you going into the woods alone.

I suggested, and made sure you bought, all the things you listed.

I've gone camping in the woods for 10+ years and I have always made sure I was fully prepared and in a group - you NEVER go into the woods alone.

Gentlemen, this is my wife.... she is the one who wants to go hiking alone in the woods..... the extent of her camping experience is very limited (in her backyard). We have LOTS of bears in the area. I very often see evidence of bears in the neighborhood - garbage cans ripped apart.... sheds with gabage cans in them ripped apart.

My concern is that she is inexperienced.... and as much as you prepare....you cannot predict the unpredictable. Animals, such as bears, are unpredictable. People.... bad people.... do bad things.

I think it is great she wants to go hiking.... and if I could join her I would be fine with this.... or we have a couple of friends who are very experienced in hiking and if she is with them, then I am fine.

But her, or anyone, going into the woods alone is just a recipe for disaster..... sure, she or anyone could have no problems.... but if something bad happened..... it would be really bad.

And with me most likely recovering from major neck/ back surgery for one year..... going hiking alone makes NO sense. If you goy hurt.... and I'm recovering.... how would we function?

Just my 2 cents