What do you take when you go backpacking?

[easyg]

I always carry my S&W 637 when hiking or camping (although it has been quite a few years since I've did either).

 

[sohcgt2]

I'd recommend a S&W PD series revolver in a magnum 329PD in .44 mag or .41 mag. It offers the power of a magnum cartridge and the light weight you need for backpacking. They have significant recoil but since you hopefully won't be shooting it that should not be a problem.

 

[DAdams]

15 ounces worth of something 38 spl plus P or greater. Includes extra ammunition in the appropriate format, mag or speedstrip etc.

I'll be glad when the National Park issues are resolved/in effect. I like being legal.