I have never been threatened by man or beast in the backcountry.
I have. Actually, at the trailhead. I've also come back to my truck to find the gas tank empty from some lowlife sumbitch with a siphon.
Trailheads are where you're most likely to run into trouble. When I'm returning to the vehicle, I like to stop a little short where I can see what's going on. I feel much better doing that with my 19 oz. .357.
