SCARED OF HIKING ALONE? 15 SAFETY TIPS FOR HIKING & BACKPACKING SOLO

One questions I get asked a lot is; are you not scared hiking alone? So in this video I want to share with you 15 safety tips for solo hikers to help anyone who is worried about hiking or backpacking alone and is looking for advice, as well as experienced hikers who may already be hiking solo to make your time outdoors as safe as it can be.

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↠ Emergency Hurricane Whistle: https://www.lifesystems.co.uk/product...
↠ Leki Khumbu Lite Trekking Pole: https://amzn.to/34r18oO
↠ Tick Removal Tool: https://www.lifesystems.co.uk/product...
↠ LifeSystems Pro First Aid Kit: https://www.lifesystems.co.uk/product...
As well as everything included in the above Pro First Aid Kit, I also include; Leukotape, Small Mirror, Tweezers, Swiss Army Knife, 1 x Burn Gel Sachet, Antihistamines, Hand Sanitiser, Anti-diarrheal pills & Rehydration salts.
↠ Dual Action Firestarter: https://www.lifesystems.co.uk/product...
↠ Storm Proof Matches: https://www.lifesystems.co.uk/product...
↠ Lifesystems Ultralight Survival Shelter 2: https://amzn.to/3kJXN9j
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↠ Lifesystems Heatshield Thermal Bivy Bag: https://www.lifesystems.co.uk/product...
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↠ Garmin InReach SE+: https://amzn.to/3giVqIe
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↠ Anker PowerCore II 20000 - https://amzn.to/2UdPni7
↠ Silva Ranger Compass: https://amzn.to/3jq1MHv
↠ LIFESYSTEMS INTENSITY 500 LED RECHARGEABLE HEAD TORCH: https://www.lifesystems.co.uk/product...
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↠ Filmed using PEDCO UltraPod TriPod 2 - https://amzn.to/3hafm0F
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Thank you for taking the time to watch my video, I appreciate it so much.

Mary 💚

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