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Always nice to have someone show you first. The Chanterelles only have one sort of look alike, the Jack O Lantern (I think I spelled that right) which has open gills underneath the cap. Where as the Chanterelles is solid underneath. Once you locate where they are, you can go back year after year to harvest. Some years will be better than others. And because you know where they are, you can gently move the leaves out of the way and get the little button Chanterelles. The Chanterelles are actually one of the more safer ones to go after, and they're delicious. King Bolete is also an easy one to identify and delicious. They are sponging underneath and tend to get worms if not too fresh.

That was just one of the reasons why I adopted the Glock 20 as my wilderness sidearm, even though it’s a significant reason. The polymer frame features a built in rail for a light or laser attachment. A $125 Streamlight attaches in seconds, or can be removed and attached to my Remington 870, 450 Marlin, or 16” Marlin 336 in seconds. The other reasons are: * A Glock 20 is a bargain. I bought mine new for $550. Add a light, tritium sights, comfortable IWB holster, cheap chest/bandolier holster, and four more magazines, and I was still under $1000. * The 10mm cartridge packs energy beyond that of the 357 mag, and nearly that of the 41 mag * The weapon is loaded with 16 rounds, and a quick magazine change provides 15 more * It’s significantly lighter than my S&W 629, even loaded with so many rounds, and it’s less bulky, too * It has a smooth DAO trigger that is easy to shoot well * Ammo selection is excellent, from anti-personnel Hornady Critical Defense to hard cast from Buffalo Bore and Underwood to FMJ ball * I carry an Underwood FMJ ball round in the pipe, and a quick magazine change specializes the next 15 rounds from anti-personnel to anti-bear/moose * And perhaps most important, it is easy and cheap to install top quality tritium sights

Consider a Glock 40 MOS which is a long-slide version of the Glock 20 (10mm). It accommodates a Burris Fast Finder III red dot which I recommend. Very little recoil. I encourage a look at it versus the Glock 20 for a few reasons. You'll get an ever-so-slightly-faster round with the extra length, the long-slide tamps down the recoil, and you can get back on target much faster with the red dot. Cost nor availability matters when you reload. If you don't, then the 45ACP might be a consideration. Hard-cast, flat-nose ammo is available for both calibers. Norse, You may want to take a look at the Magnum Research Desert Eagle. Their original pistols were way too heavy (over 4 lbs) but in 2017 they introduced a lighter version, the L5, designed to meet the specs of a few Blue states. It now comes in 44 magnum and .50 AE, can accommodate a light, laser, or red dot and weighs less than 50z. The red dot would solve the problem of bifocals and the bottom rail would enable you to put a light. Your cake and eat it too. https://shopkahrfirearmsgroup.com/copy-of-desert-eagle-357-magnum-black-l5/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=88&v=0KimTtVY3X8 If I were looking for a backcountry handgun, I'd consider both of these. Lightweight for their respective calibers, the magazine can hold eight 44 magnum or seven .50 AE, and you'd have a top and bottom rail for accessories. Pretty impressive.