I love reading what other hikers/backpackers pack for their hikes, but would love to read what other women bring.
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@Chrissy
I’m mid-40s woman, love backpacking and being a nerd about packing logistics. I haven’t posted much about it because I spent last year recovering from a backpacking injury turned surgery. But been easing back into things since January. Sounds like some exciting trips coming up for you!@toxophyllum Sorry to hear that, hope you recover fully soon. And nice to meet you! Looking forward to reading about your packing logistics once you get back into it.
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I love reading what other hikers/backpackers pack for their hikes, but would love to read what other women bring. My feed seems to consist of mainly male hikers, but I would love to connect with more female hikers (especially those who are a bit older). Sometimes I feel like I'm the only woman in her late forties to do longer hikes which cannot be the case. I follow the #walking, #hiking and #backpacking hashtags but maybe I need to follow other hashtags.
I'll post my own packing list for my upcoming trips (Netherlands in April and Norway in summer) when I get closer to my trip date. Meanwhile, if you're a woman over forty doing multi-day hikes, please say hi!@Chrissy Female hiker 46 y o here! I usually pack a few extra things to increase safety or to be more comfortable. Yep, I sleep on a 10 cm inflateable, got a comfy sleeping bag with lots of room, and prefer to carry good food instead of awful but light food. Oh, and I always hike with my dog, so I need to bring things for him too.
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@Chrissy Female hiker 46 y o here! I usually pack a few extra things to increase safety or to be more comfortable. Yep, I sleep on a 10 cm inflateable, got a comfy sleeping bag with lots of room, and prefer to carry good food instead of awful but light food. Oh, and I always hike with my dog, so I need to bring things for him too.
@meraord Ooh, what dog do you have? I always want to hike with my dog but he's an older pug and doesn't walk that far. I confess I don't really like carrying a very heavy bag so I try not to camp if I can help it. I do need a new tent as I can't sit up in mine but that's a concern for later.
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@meraord Ooh, what dog do you have? I always want to hike with my dog but he's an older pug and doesn't walk that far. I confess I don't really like carrying a very heavy bag so I try not to camp if I can help it. I do need a new tent as I can't sit up in mine but that's a concern for later.
@Chrissy I have a lancashire heeler boy who is one year old. My old dog, an english cocker spaniel, looooved going hiking...!
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I love reading what other hikers/backpackers pack for their hikes, but would love to read what other women bring. My feed seems to consist of mainly male hikers, but I would love to connect with more female hikers (especially those who are a bit older). Sometimes I feel like I'm the only woman in her late forties to do longer hikes which cannot be the case. I follow the #walking, #hiking and #backpacking hashtags but maybe I need to follow other hashtags.
I'll post my own packing list for my upcoming trips (Netherlands in April and Norway in summer) when I get closer to my trip date. Meanwhile, if you're a woman over forty doing multi-day hikes, please say hi!@Chrissy
mid-40s been off multi-day for a few years due to an injury but hoping to get a night or two in this summer! Looking forward to your posts 
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@quixoticgeek Hello! Nice to meet you. I'm from the Netherlands but have been living abroad for about 25 years now. Where do you typically like to hike?
@Chrissy Veluwe, or the Water leiding duinen. Or Limburg. Or a train to Belgium or the Alps.
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@Chrissy I have a lancashire heeler boy who is one year old. My old dog, an english cocker spaniel, looooved going hiking...!
@meraord Ooh, what a gorgeous boy!
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@Chrissy
mid-40s been off multi-day for a few years due to an injury but hoping to get a night or two in this summer! Looking forward to your posts @primatdufeu Nice to meet you! Sorry to hear about your injury, hope you recover soon!
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@Chrissy Veluwe, or the Water leiding duinen. Or Limburg. Or a train to Belgium or the Alps.
@quixoticgeek Veluwe is beautiful. My sister lives near there and often goes for walks there.
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@meraord Ooh, what a gorgeous boy!
@Chrissy Thank you, he is wonderful!! I can highly recommend lancashire heelers. Very easily maintained fur, goofy and playful, very cooperative-minded, has energy to hike for days. Their small size makes it easy to carry them if needed.
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I love reading what other hikers/backpackers pack for their hikes, but would love to read what other women bring. My feed seems to consist of mainly male hikers, but I would love to connect with more female hikers (especially those who are a bit older). Sometimes I feel like I'm the only woman in her late forties to do longer hikes which cannot be the case. I follow the #walking, #hiking and #backpacking hashtags but maybe I need to follow other hashtags.
I'll post my own packing list for my upcoming trips (Netherlands in April and Norway in summer) when I get closer to my trip date. Meanwhile, if you're a woman over forty doing multi-day hikes, please say hi!@Chrissy hello! I'm a woman over 40 who loves long hikes, in NE England and Scotland
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I love reading what other hikers/backpackers pack for their hikes, but would love to read what other women bring. My feed seems to consist of mainly male hikers, but I would love to connect with more female hikers (especially those who are a bit older). Sometimes I feel like I'm the only woman in her late forties to do longer hikes which cannot be the case. I follow the #walking, #hiking and #backpacking hashtags but maybe I need to follow other hashtags.
I'll post my own packing list for my upcoming trips (Netherlands in April and Norway in summer) when I get closer to my trip date. Meanwhile, if you're a woman over forty doing multi-day hikes, please say hi! -
@Chrissy Thank you, he is wonderful!! I can highly recommend lancashire heelers. Very easily maintained fur, goofy and playful, very cooperative-minded, has energy to hike for days. Their small size makes it easy to carry them if needed.
@meraord Sounds like the ideal dog! I'll keep it in mind for our next dog.
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@Chrissy hello! I'm a woman over 40 who loves long hikes, in NE England and Scotland
@sarahdalgulls Hello! Nice to meet you. I'd love to do some more hikes in Scotland, my son and I did the Hebridean Way two summers ago and it was amazing.
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I love reading what other hikers/backpackers pack for their hikes, but would love to read what other women bring. My feed seems to consist of mainly male hikers, but I would love to connect with more female hikers (especially those who are a bit older). Sometimes I feel like I'm the only woman in her late forties to do longer hikes which cannot be the case. I follow the #walking, #hiking and #backpacking hashtags but maybe I need to follow other hashtags.
I'll post my own packing list for my upcoming trips (Netherlands in April and Norway in summer) when I get closer to my trip date. Meanwhile, if you're a woman over forty doing multi-day hikes, please say hi!@Chrissy hi! You're not the only one
I'm almost 50 (it seems so strange to say it out loud, now), I hike in the Dolomites and I'm planning with my partner and some friends to go to the Kungsleden in Sweden for the second time. And we'll bring our dogs as well, so extra weight, too! -
@cathest Hi Cath! 3 days in Tasmania sounds amazing. I tend to pack very light but I can see the value in bringing nice food.
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@Chrissy hi! You're not the only one
I'm almost 50 (it seems so strange to say it out loud, now), I hike in the Dolomites and I'm planning with my partner and some friends to go to the Kungsleden in Sweden for the second time. And we'll bring our dogs as well, so extra weight, too!@gilraen79 I am almost 50 too (next year) and didn't get into hiking until a few years ago so our Norway trip will be the first one in the mountains. Looking forward to it. My husband is more into cycling so won't come with me and my youngest will be off to uni next September so I guess I'll have to do more solo hikes. My week in the Netherlands will be my first one, but that will be nice and easy as it's all flat.
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@FeralFood Nice, hope you enjoy your multiday hike. I'm not really into food so I tend to just buy some cheese, salami and wraps along with store bought dehydrated food (I quite like Firepot). And lots of granola bars and energy gels.
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@gilraen79 I am almost 50 too (next year) and didn't get into hiking until a few years ago so our Norway trip will be the first one in the mountains. Looking forward to it. My husband is more into cycling so won't come with me and my youngest will be off to uni next September so I guess I'll have to do more solo hikes. My week in the Netherlands will be my first one, but that will be nice and easy as it's all flat.
@Chrissy where are you going to hike, in Norway? I'd love to plan a trip there, after we finish the Kungsleden (it's going to take a couple of years as it's quite long). I can't wait to see your pictures!
My partner is into hiking but not into ferrate, which is a thing I love to do, so I know the feeling of planning solo hikes. They're so beautiful, though. All that time by yourself and in the silence of the hike is refreshing, sometimes -
@Chrissy where are you going to hike, in Norway? I'd love to plan a trip there, after we finish the Kungsleden (it's going to take a couple of years as it's quite long). I can't wait to see your pictures!
My partner is into hiking but not into ferrate, which is a thing I love to do, so I know the feeling of planning solo hikes. They're so beautiful, though. All that time by yourself and in the silence of the hike is refreshing, sometimes@gilraen79 We're planning to do the SignaTUR Tafjordfjella which is one that goes from hut to hut so we don't have to bring our tents and sleep systems. With it being in the mountains and quite a lot of ascents and descents I want to bring as little weight as possible.
