Safety Tips for Female Solo Hikers 

Hello 👋 my outdoors friend, greetings from Northern California. Thank you for sharing this most informative video. You did a great job. All the best to you. Stay safe out there. 😊

Hi dear, thank you for this video, it is very valuable specially for a solo traveling woman. Just one thing, yes you need sugar as part of the electrolyte combo. You are right, glucose is not an electrolyte, but it is added because it fuels your cells specially when you have used too much energy hiking or doing any strenuous activity . In other words, you don't sweat sugar, but your cells use it as a fuel to keep you going (walking, moving, speaking in stress condition when your body needs energy ASAP). I know sugar is not healthy, specially when we exceed consumption, but having it in moderation and special situations is important as part of our diet to build up of energy for the cells and for normal functioning of organs and brain, specially when are using up lots of energy.

At 64 I invested in a SpotX which is a bit more affordable version of a Garmin...I've never used it in the year I've had it, but I am often hiking/walking alone and driving in areas without a signal. I see it as cheap insurance. No earbuds...need to hear animals/reptiles, love my hiking poles, I always carry bear spray (also in leggings pockets), always have a bar and water (lots...I invested in a Grayl so I can drink from almost any source) and always moleskin in case my feet hurt. Fortunately, I've never met anybody scary on any trails, but I know they exist...as with anything else it's common sense. I usually hike well established trails if I am solo and save the backwoods trails for when I have companionship. Happy and safe hiking!!

While there are some safety precautions people should take while solo hiking, we can say that about anything we do in life. Take safety measures against those situations that have a high probability of happening, and don't overload yourself with trying to be ready for every situation. You'll end up being over burdened or not even going on the hike (or taking part in any activity) at all. BTW bears rarely attack humans. When they do, it's because of past inappropriate actions from humans.

Thanks for sharing

Police officers will recommend, especially for women, to not jog or walk with earbuds - safety issue.

I sweat a lot as well. To keep hydrated i put 1 teaspoon of salt in 1.5 lt water. It helps.

You forgot to add always bring a pup when possible speaking of pups talk to your vet about Benadryl as its dog safe but your vet will not only more but be able to give you dosing for your particular dog

Carrying my 40mm and hiking with 2 alaskan malamutes always makes me feel safe from the creepers but anyone solo hiking should know how to use your resources and have the naturalist skills to survive if shit goes south. More often than not its accidents and stupidity that preceede these situations Vs being attacked by a rando so regardless if you sit or stand to pee you should only hike solo if ya know what the hell u are doing.

Stay aware and stay armed.

Thank you for sharing

Hey Robin 👋 stay safe.

6:54 Mrs Robin I am def gonna look into the zap and strike ❤

Any kind of zapper may be enough of a threat to animals. They know what Lightning is, they know humans with Anything! In our hands are dangerous, what they don't know is how much Lightning can we have in our hands? To them, any is to much. Having a walking stick is a good idea, anytime , anywhere.

Is it possible that you are near a military base? If so those jets are the sound of freedom. They help give us the freedom to hike through this beautiful country

Say hello to The Bear ...

The BEST ADVICE Is To STAY HOME!! It's Very Dangerous Out In This World Today. People Can't Go and Do what we Used to Be Able to Do Years Ago. Especially a Solo Female. It's Just a FACT!!

Granted, I listen & watch a lot of true crime, BUT...there are common sense things you can do to help your safety. But, if someone really wants to get you and you're alone, there's nothing you can do unless you carry a gun & know how to use it.

Do you take your dog on all of your hikes?

Find a bear.

Poor advise, women shouldn't solo walk period!