Most backpacks can accommodate a wide range of hip sizes, but here's a
tip: Adjust the
belt size so that it straddles your hips
about an inch above and below the line we just measured.
And have for over 79 are more aware
about potential dates using A couple recent Reddit posts inspire Buckley to provide some
tips for geeks who are worried their hobbies are virtual chastity
belts.
I've been backpacking solo since my teens and every single one of these
tips resonates... I would also add: - don't act as though you're alone - I usually wear a wedding band and tell people my «husband» is over there in the next street / village / town - ignore untoward comments - the best encouragement you can give men is to say no or to ask them to leave - in many cultures this is actually seen as encouragement - don't accept medicine or drugs from strangers, and always keep your eye on your drink - keep your valuables in a money
belt, not in a backpack (I learned this one the hard way)- above all, be alertand know your environment - the best safety net is to do your research properly before you travel and find out as much as you can
about the culture's attitudes in general, and towards women in particular