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Do you carry protection?

S · 2 months ago · 4 replies · 225

You never know what can happen on a trail run, especially if you’re solo.

Do you carry something to protect yourself from other people or even wildlife?

Pepper spray? Knife? Pistol? What do you carry, if anything at all?

4 replies

· 2 months ago

I always carry pepper spray. It’s so old though that I should probably buy a new one!

OP · 2 months ago

I wonder if the older it gets, the more potent it gets haha

· 2 months ago

On Sep 6, 2026, Shawn Gossman said:
I wonder if the older it gets, the more potent it gets haha

That would be convenient! My friend carries it too and asked me one day if I’ve ever tested it to make sure it works? nooo

I think sometimes just having it in my hand will detour some people.

· 6 hours ago

I was once attacked by some robbers on one of my runs. Luckily, that was the exact day I decided not to carry my phone or anything else, so at the end of the day, they couldn't find anything valuable on me. Even after this incident, I still don't carry any form of weapon on me.

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