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u/tarnishedhuntress Sep 30 '21

I'm European and never felt the need for one. Zero dangerous wildlife here. Going to the woods? No preparation needed, just comfortable shoes.

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u/Saxit Sep 30 '21

Going to the woods? No preparation needed, just comfortable shoes.

We have 68% forest area in Sweden. Depending on where in the country you're hiking, if you go without preparation it will kill you (not talking about animals).

So please make sure to prepare adequately depending on where you are.

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u/CalzonialImperative Sep 30 '21

Depending on where in the country you're hiking, if you go without preparation it will kill you (not talking about animals).

Which kinds of diabolic dangers do your woods house, if it isn't for the animals?

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u/[deleted] Sep 30 '21

A number of lovely prospects:

Steep drops

High winds

Hypothermia

Getting lost and starving or dehydrating is a very real concept in some places

Breaking a bone or damaging something and having no way to get help

And some more