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May 17, 2020 10 min

On The Trail: Tips for Solo Backpacking

from Hike Hosted by Lori Prima

Lori shares five basic, beginner tips for planning and thriving as a solo backpacker. 1. Test out your gear ahead of time 2. Go easy on the miles (this isn't about the miles) 3. Be present and enjoy the experience 4. Plan, but prepare for something to not go to plan 5. Unpack and put away your gear when you get home Also don't forget: The Ten Essentials Leave No Trace And for more tips from Lori's solo camping trip to Sequoia and Kings Canyon: Tips on Solo Camping Connect with Lori: Instagram: @thehikepodcast Twitter: @thehikepodcast Blog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.com Facebook: @thehikepodcast Email: [email protected] Special thank you to my show patrons: Isabella Tim Leisel Greg Be a Hike patron by visiting my Patreon page. Music outro track by Pachyderm, used under the Creative Commons license. Support the show Connect with Hike: Instagram: @thehikepodcast Facebook: @thehikepodcast Email: [email protected]

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Lori shares five basic, beginner tips for planning and thriving as a solo backpacker. 1. Test out your gear ahead of time 2. Go easy on the miles (this isn't about the miles) 3. Be present and enjoy the experience 4. Plan, but prepare for something to not go to plan 5. Unpack and put away your gear when you get home Also don't forget: The Ten Essentials Leave No Trace And for more tips from Lori's solo camping trip to Sequoia and Kings Canyon: Tips on Solo Camping Connect with Lor...

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