I am going solo for a 200 miles section hike later this month and was wondering (not being from the area of PA, MD, WVA and VA), what type of protection do you ladies that hike the trail carry and prefer? I have read enough that I know and believe i will be safer on the AT than going to my local Walmart, but i also believe we need to be smart and have some options should the need arise. I am flying into DC and so some options are limited and different that the items i carry now where i live now. Any Thoughts on that?
Thanks!
Owl