Where are you going, where are you likely to be when night hits, and what are your options going to be if it's an aurora night? It's tricky in the early game when you are on the move a lot and can't guarantee being home by nightfall, but again, it comes down to planning. I have real problems accepting 1kg at all times as insurance against unexpected aurorae. Alternatively, a regular flare works wonders against wolves, the gun is mostly for bears, or when you are out of better options.įlashlight. Again, if I need more than that, I've screwed up. The flaregun can be your bear and wolf repellent, but I tend to keep a single shell loaded.
If I've used 10 bullets in a single day's hunting, something has gone very wrong. Also, consider whether you actually need to carry all your ammo at once.
So if you're not planning on killing anything, leave it at home. The rifle should not be considered for personal protection. Otherwise you can plan ahead about whether you're going anywhere that has lockers or car boots, or going fishing. If you're completely new to an area, maybe you want to keep the crowbar. Once you've made it to a safe interior, what's your next move, and what will you very likely use to achieve your goals?
