Backpacking.....

[Carol]

My suggestion would be to look in to a good quality flashlight.

I don't do any camping or backpacking but I do work second shift in rural New Hampshire. A tactical flashlight can scare off a lot of predators...two legged and four legged alike. It can be an effective ranged weapon.

Plus...a really bright light is just plain handy to have in the dark.

 

[shesulsa]

You could take up professional bodybuilding, steriods and all, and you won't have to worry about bleeding...ever.. :lol:

But seriously, this is a geat article on that topic that I dug up. They talk mostly about bears, but later in the article they go over precautions one can take...

http://www.yellowstone-bearman.com/menstruation_data.html

That's pretty much what I've been able to find and learn as well. Thanks "C".