I am off tomorrow morning for my first solo hike. It's just 2 days - 1 night out but I am stoked! My husband wanted me to carry a gun, check in via text several times throughout the day, etc. I gave him my itinerary. Told him I will call when I hit the trailhead, sign in at shelters and will text when I land at a location for the night (since this is my first of the season I chose a route where I can stop at 5 different locations depending on how many miles I can do) and let him know when I am back to the car. Other than that I am keeping my phone off. I am doing a fairly level section - hiking in and then back out.