Gabbi on Instagram: "This was my first solo backpacking trip. I am an experienced backpacker and an experienced solo camper. I definitely wouldn’t recommend solo backpacking until you have backpacked with others! I broke through a new level of confidence on this trip. I feel like all of my solo camping trips have been leading up to this one. In the past, I’ve always had my car close by, in case something goes wrong and I have to leave. I’ve always told myself that if something doesn’t feel right

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