How to plan a solo day hike + 10 tips for hiking alone

In this video I show you how I plan my solo day hikes as well as what I carry in my day pack during warmer weather.

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[timothyh.]

As an avid day hiker, I think you hit a homerun with this video. You provided a thorough examination of all facets of day hiking, excellent advise, with safety being the primary objective. These tips are a great help for beginners, who may underestimate the importance of planning for all contingencies. I hope you develop more "instructional" videos in the future. Great job!

[carolynthompson]

I want to thank you for putting out these videos because by watching your journey through the AT trail I was so amazed at your courage that I did my first solo hike a month ago, and another one yesterday. The fact that I overcame my fear of bears and didn’t freak out when I actually saw one still has me amazed. Thanks for encouraging those of us who have let fear control us for years.

[CrystalTiger-yk]

Your content is always so reliable, appreciate it.

[AuroraElizabethCook]

You always explain everything so perfectly, great job.

[allenshiflett]

Thank you, those of us who don’t hike all the time, need the reminder of what we should be thinking about before we go and this was great 😀💜❤️

[Leahbiabobia]

I plan to start hiking soon after dropping my daughter off at school. Being a solo female, hiking is definitely intimidating. So glad I came across your video to bring some ease to this new hobby.

[frontiersenior]

Thank you, G. I’m 66 and a mountain biker/hiker/ebiker. I so enjoy your videos as I hike and bike alone most of the time. Keep it up. Much love to you, dear lady. I’m biking the Virginia Capital Trail solo in a few weeks.

[kyridgejumper]

Great video topic Lots of day hikers out there

[Landotter]

This was really helpful. Appreciate you!

[davidstepanczuk]

Clear, thorough, and to the point. This video was very useful. Thank you.

[rangerinthewoods]

I'm always surprised how many people carry little to no water or anything else on hikes. Even see them doing 4-5mile hikes midsummer with almost nothing.

[robbinwhaley]

Wonderful video!!!! Thanks so much for sharing. 🙂

[bettyjorodgers]

Great information. Thank you so much.

[carriehagstrom]

This was really helpful! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[psmith]

you have the video i needed to see, , thanks

[deborahclaypool]

A great video you were very informative

[bevgipson]

Awesome video with great tips! Thanks, Braids!

[sbishop]

Great video! Very informative. ThankYou!

[debbiehim]

Enjoyed your video. I will be 70 years old in two months and want to try day hiking. I have never really hiked before, but I would have to go solo because my husband and friends do not share my interest I hiking and camping. I hope to learn much from watching your other videos. Thanks!

[Finest]

Really great video! Thanks for making this available for people who need it!