[pct-l] Hiking Alone

[Tortoise]

In the past I've almost always carried a tent. And set it up less than 
half the time. Only when rain threatens.

However to some, being enclosed in a tent gives one a feeling of 
security and somewhat concealed from the outside world.

Tortoise

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JoAnn wrote:
> "I am sure that this gets asked all the time.  I have done a search but
> haven't been able to find anything so here I am asking everyone here.  
> I am
> a 28 year old female in good shape.  I am preparing to hike part of the
> trail next summer over 6 weeks.  How safe is it for me to be on the 
> trail by
> myself?  I am guessing that it is no more dangerous to hike by 
> yourself than
> it is to travel in the US by yourself.  I mostly concerned about 
> sleeping in
> a tent rather than in a car or hostel.
>
> meags"
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> Yes, basically it is safe; very safe. My biggest concern is always 
> injury, not problems from other people.
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> I respectfully disagree with Gail's, if you will allow me, paranoia. 
> Although I too wear a ring on my left hand; and, if you set up camp 
> and a group comes into your area you don't feel comfortable, move. 
> Other than that; relax and have fun.
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> The AT, from what I've heard, is more dangerous because it is so near 
> major cities and the trail crosses, crosses and crosses many roads, 
> busy roads. As I'm sure you know that's not the case with PCT.
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> I too use a tent. My intellect tells me it is ridiculous to think a 
> tent offers any kind of safety; emotionally I won't go without my tent 
> and love using it. (Sorry guys I guess a woman's thing -sorry to women 
> who don't feel the same- it feels like I'm playing house and helps me 
> feel safer. Something tells me I'm going to be sorry for admitting 
> this publically!).
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> Anyway, as a section hiker it is my opinion that you need not worry 
> about other people. Though it does help if you have some extra "common 
> sense". I *would *suggest a very good first aid kit. Regardless, go 
> have fun and take lots of pictures!   :)
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