If you think knives are unnecessary or toxic-ally masculine, this thread is not for you. Stop now and turn away! For everyone else, what is you favorite knife for back-country travel? What do you look for? Fixed blade, folding? Size? etc.etc.?
I personally like the Benchmade Griptillian. It is a folder that's ~8"open, no serrations. I carry it everyday, everywhere. I think the familiarity I have makes it work best for me. It can open a letter or clean a fish.