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A Woman Backpacking Solo – Trust Your Instincts! | Average Hiker

As a woman backpacking solo for over thirty years, I’ve learned to trust my intuition and instincts. I have some lose “rules” I follow.

Choosing a backpacking stove can be overwhelming. I’ll take you through the choices, along with the pros and cons for each type.

On a warm Summer’s day near Yellowstone National Park, a young male Grizzly let me know that he was the current Apex predator.

Trying to fully waterproof a backpack can be tough, so I focus on making sure the contents are kept secure from rain and water.

My day pack is like my trail purse. It has everything that I need, and all the things that I “might” need.

Choosing a backpack can be overwhelming with all the different choices. I’ll break down how I chose my backpack and explain the decisions.