Peace, tranquility and serenity of a solo trip backpacking is hard to beat. It's just you and the desert, as the trail runs underfoot. Take all decisions, when stopping, where to camp, and how fast you want to go hiking. It is truly a unique experience that everyone backpacks should have at least once.
Just peace means backpacker and tranquility. No one to talk to means no words are put between you and the beauty around you. The miles just flow. It's all up to you to say when you eat or take a break. Would you jump at this alpine lake? It's just your decision. It is a unique experience.
A backpacking alone is also vulnerable. Twist his ankle, and there's nobody there to help you. Have you ever been stuck alone without food for days on end? How can you make your solo trip backpacking safe? It is not possible. It is inherently more dangerous to go alone into the wilderness. What you can do, though, is make it safer.
Some Only backpacker tips
1. tell others where you'll be, and when you expect to return. It's probably better if you leave a map with them and let them know who to call if you can't go back in time.
2. Carry a cell phone. I don't do this yet myself, but many lives were saved by mobile phones. Shut down and put it at the bottom of your package so that you don't disturb.
3. safety accessories Selves usual (matches, first aid, iodine tablets, etc), but double check to see if there are and in order, as you will have nobody elses supplies to run up.
4. If you are unsure of your ability, or have a knee shabby or another potential problem, stick to well-traveled trails. On many routes, another backpacker will be per hour. This is good to know if you're in trouble.
5. Learn well how to read a map and use a compass. If broke two miles off and cannot get a signal on your phone when your knee gives out, you're in trouble. Even if you enjoy walking, you should be able to know where you are on the map.
6. know your skills. You're not going to twenty miles days unless you did before them.
7. Learn to lighten the load. When you are alone, you will lose the effectiveness of sharing the load for stoves, tents and other common objects. It's easy-and dangerous-to become overloaded when yours is the only backpack. You might want to read about ultralight backpacking.
Solo backpacking is riskier, but for some of us, it's worth the risk. Try it, and you might agree. Just be sure to take the necessary precautions.
