Originally Posted by Tom Stormcrowe
It was dusk and yes, I knew there were wolves in the region. I had been under the impression that I wouldn't have problems though. As to the device mentioned? I'm not against them, I just don't carry while touring, because anything big enough to do more than tick off the critter will weigh more than I want to carry. Bear spray is quite sufficient for my purposes.
By the way, if it's been in storage, I test fire before I head into the woods up there. I'm not worried about just buying another cannister either if it's old enough, my life is worth more than the $30.00 price tag!!
Good plan.
An important lesson from Tom for all who do bike camping in remote areas !!
There may have been a wolf out of sight to your left somewhere also. In fact they may have been planning that you would run in the direction where you could not see a wolf. They won't leave you a way out if they don't have to. Normally they would expect you to run.