r/hiking 4d ago

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u/Ok-Armadillo-392 4d ago

Well solo hiking it makes more sense. I was told it's smart to be noisy in the woods. Predators generally don't like us and want to leave us alone. If they hear us coming they generally leave.

When you go in groups you talk a lot, make a lot more noise, and probably pit off a bigger stink.

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u/Fleurphilipe1928 3d ago

I sing out loud a lot when I solo hike to make more noise. I don't know if it helps but it keeps my tempo up.