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I have a medium sized box trap that I have taken skunks and woodchucks in and I would think that it would be useful in a survival situation because of this. however it is bulky, rattles slightly and is about 1.5lbs.
Pros
*A somewhat reliable source of small game
*Can be used as an extra container to carry more gear in
*Is quieter in the woods so as not to scare off other types of game
*in a pinch is a source of thick wire
*easily maintained
Cons
*is very bulky
*extra gear = extra weight
*to trap, one requires bait
*may be damaged/destroyed by large predators
*a catch is not guaranteed
*increases the difficulty of walking through to woods stealthily
Pros
*A somewhat reliable source of small game
*Can be used as an extra container to carry more gear in
*Is quieter in the woods so as not to scare off other types of game
*in a pinch is a source of thick wire
*easily maintained
Cons
*is very bulky
*extra gear = extra weight
*to trap, one requires bait
*may be damaged/destroyed by large predators
*a catch is not guaranteed
*increases the difficulty of walking through to woods stealthily