Quote Originally Posted by meatman View Post
How about a full size .45 ACP with a .22LR slide conversion? I have the EAA Witness with the slide conversion and it would give you the best of both worlds.

To much shit to not only carry but keep track of. 1 gun that you feel comfortable with, i like a .357/38 lever action, might even consider the mare's leg in .357 or 44 mag. Although if i was "lost" in the woods, i'd pull a bullet then start small signal fire.
As far as food & water you would be surprised how long you could go if necessary without either. Test yourself one weekend and see how long you could go without either. I'm not saying you're out cutting the grass, doing wind sprints etc, just kick back and see what you can do. I've done 5, the 5th being real tough, 3-4 days no problem.