Is Backpacking Alone SAFE for Women? | Solo Hiking Safety Tips for FEMALE BACKPACKERS
Is Backpacking Alone Safe for Women? | Solo Hiking Safety Tips for Female Hikers & Backpackers // Over the last 6 years, I’ve gone on quite a few solo backpacking trips. Even with all of my experience with solo backpacking, people often ask me if backpacking alone is safe for women.
In this video, I’m going to share with you 11 solo hiking safety tips for female backpackers that might inspire you to want to start planning your first or next solo backpacking trip.
As long as you’ve done the proper trip planning, are prepared with the right gear and training and have good judgement and confidence in your own skills, solo backpacking can be a safe experience for anyone, regardless of gender.
If you’re thinking about planning a solo backpacking trip this year, DO IT!! If I had known how much solo backpacking would’ve changed my life, I wouldn’t have waited so long to go on my first solo backpacking trip.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction
00:14 Is Backpacking Alone Safe for Women?
00:36 #1: Connect With Other Solo Female Hikers and Backpackers
01:37 The Confident Solo Female Backpacker System
05:00 #2: Trip Planning
07:33 #3: Share Your Itinerary with Someone You Trust
08:01 #4: Pack the Right Gear for The Right Conditions
10:50 #5: Consider Carrying a Satellite Messenger (or PLB)
12:40 #6: Make Sure Your Electronics Are Fully Charged
13:12 #7: Stay On Marked, Well-Traveled Trails
14:11 #8: Avoid Hiking at Night
15:54 #9: Camp At Least 3-5 Miles from a Trailhead, Parking Lot or Road
16:47 #10: Always Trust Your Instincts & Listen to Your Gut
18:04 #11: Practice Proper Food Storage
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