First Solo Jitters

Vegan.Hiker said:
Not sure how I missed this gigantic thread. A lot of good advice here, especially with the InReach and always letting someone know the details of your plan before going. I always email my plans to my wife before leaving and she knows she can ignore it unless I go missing. I’ll add two more suggestions that might give you some more confidence.

- A trustworthy dog as a hiking partner. As with any relationship though, trust takes time to develop. Seems like dogs are pretty restricted out west though.

- If you are worried about being solo in questionable weather or conditions, picking a route with plenty of bailout options along the way is a good idea.
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I tried taking my dog on my first trip. He was so petrified, I ended up having to pack up camp and go back home. I thought he was in pain, but just scared. Ideally, yes a dog would really help me feel more safe. Alas, I will have to wait till my next dog.
 
Miya said:
I tried taking my dog on my first trip. He was so petrified, I ended up having to pack up camp and go back home. I thought he was in pain, but just scared. Ideally, yes a dog would really help me feel more safe. Alas, I will have to wait till my next dog.
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You might want to consider that lucky... my Golden is awesome on the trail. Never pulls at the leash. Other than rabbits never wants to pull. And is not a big barker at night. HOWEVER... she believes the sleeping bag is hers and makes every attempt to get in it first and drags her paws when I force her out of it. So in the summer when I leave it completely unzipped, I might as well sleep outside the tent as she sprawls lol.:D:D
 
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