bow and arrows are the best because if you're afraid of creatures leaking in the woods, you can always take them out from a far distance! btw, nice topic!
I would prefer a lot of throwing knives. They are very versatile in many ways. They can be used for everything from filleting fish to cleaning and cauterizing a wound.
bow an arows or throing knifes there light weight and you have the advantage of didtance you could esialy stay hidden and strike your oppent with out there knowing