Having spent years in the woods hiking, biking, and hunting… I’ve seen enough that I think it’s a good idea to have at least a pocket knife. I usually carry cell phone, flash light, 4" pocket knife, and tools when I ride alone in the woods. I’ve never run into any trouble yet, but I almost crashed this weekend about 5 miles back in the woods when a rabbit ran in front of my tire and I almost hit a deer earlier this year, but I often ride fast and after sundown, so I know it’s just a matter of time before I hit something.