I couldn't agree more on the sidearm, Scott.  You really never know when you might come across an animal starved for food, and ready to throw caution to the wind for a bite of your thigh.  FMJs would probably be sufficient, but I always carry a load of CorBon 165gr JHP, just to make sure.

Brian
Team A.I.
I haven't lost my mind.  It's backed up on disk somewhere.