How to Stay Safe While Hiking Alone

Episode 48: In today’s Tidbit Tuesday, I share some tips on how to be safe while hiking and doing photography alone.  It’s a question I get often, so I hope these tips help you feel more prepared and comfortable when you trek out into nature.  Enjoy!

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Episode 15: How to Safely Explore the Outdoors With Courtney Harvey

Gear Recommendations and Resources (some of these may be affiliate links):

• Ultralight Watertight Basic First Aid Kit for Hiking
• GAIA GPS Navigation App (get 20% off Premium Membership with this link)
• Suunto Compass
• Garmin InReach Satellite Communication Device
• Articles: Introduction to Navigation With Map and Compass
• Bear Bell
• Bear Spray
• Emergency Whistle
• RoadID (identification wristband)
• Emergency Blanket
• Waterproof Matches
• Camping Firestarter
• Sea to Summit Ultralight Compression Sack
• Petzl Headlamp (one I use)
• Chlorine Dioxide Water Treatment
• SteriPEN Adventure UV Water Purifier
• Platypus GravityWorks Water Filter System

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