Rumor has it, you can buy a version of the 10/22 that splits in half and fits in a backpack - which it comes with - that you can throw in the car, toss in the boat or even a canoe or a kayak, and carry just about anywhere without attracting any unwanted stares, with extra ammunition, a basic first aid kit, a small flashlight, a set of collapsible shooting sticks, a survival knife and/or leatherman type tool, *and* a backup pistol thrown into the bag for good measure. It'll all fit in there. You could probably even cram in a mylar survival bag, some fishing line and tackle, a few energy bars and a couple of other small things (matches/lighters, medicine) if you're a really efficient packer.
Rumor also has it that the upper outside pouch of that bag will easily swallow my full-sized SR9 and an extra magazine with room to spare. With a compact backup pistol you could fit even more. If that's not enough you can lash a few other things to the outside of the pack and still get at what's in the lower pouch without removing them.
For use in getting away from civilization or finding your way back to it, whichever is most important. And you still have all the basic 10/22 goodness. You'll be a little more constrained on the accessories and scope choice though.
'Course you know what model 10/22 that is.
It's the first one I bought (and there will be others, no doubt about that now) - it's the Takedown. 8)
