Lone Female Hitchhikers

andi

andi

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Hey, I am planning on traveling once spring comes back around. I will most likely start by hitching my way out of town and see what happens from there. I am planning on going alone, possibly with a dog. Is it really that unsafe for a girl? Everyone is telling me to bring a dude with me, but I don't want to feel like anyone is there to be holding my hand. I am very independent and capable and I often prefer to do my own thing. Of course I would need to be smart about getting rides and what not. I am just wondering if any lone travelers could share any sort of dangerous experiences they came across and what they did to get out of it? Also, I would consider bringing someone along with me if we were compatible, but preferably, I would want to do my own thing.
 
People do it, just trust your gut when it comes to accepting rides. I know lots of girls who have been all over the globe alone and been just fine. All sorts of things happen on the road, most of which you cant predict (no scense in shelling out too many horror stories), but to be honest the world isn't half as bad a place as some would make you think. If you have half a head on your shoulders you'll be fine.
 
world isn't half as bad. but if you have half ahead.. you will be prepared.

ladies will get a ride quicker in any case, solely because you are less intimidating as a passenger.

best.
 
I've turned down more rides than I've taken. If they creep you out don't accept the ride.

You'll get picked up much quicker on your own.

I take a photo of their number plate and my location and planned destination place and time and message it to a friend that way if they don't hear from me at the alotted time they know I'm in trouble and have some clue where I might be. This might be over cautious but I don't care. You can also tell the person giving you a lift that you've messaged someone. If they're legit they shouldn't mind. It's good for them to know that you'll be missed if they mess with you.

But you'll be fine. Start out doing practice hitch hike missions round where you live and see how you get on. That way if it's awful and you hate it you haven't got too far to get home.
 
Hit up the army surplus store in Kensington.. Good amount of knvies.. some with a seat belt cutter and stuff, could come across useful for hitching.
I also believe you won't get in shit for those kinds cus you can say it's a tool instead.
 
I've done thpusands of miles by myself no major problems except for a couple of gropy shit talking guys, one in Spain and the other in Pueblo, co. I don't know if I've been lucky or what but have known a few others with the same type of experience and a vagina. fear sucks as usual, too expensive
 
drea99 said:
Yeah, I've head that the most dangerous things for a lady on the road is creepy guys :S
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Yep, this is the first year I've started traveling with it but a good can of mace. Only used it on raccoons so far.
 
I have met plenty of women who have hitchhiked alone and nothing bad happen to them. But you must use common scence if you get a bad feeling or if someone says the wrong thing don't get in the car. I do this and I am a man. So be safe out there.
 
Even as a guy hitching alone, I had experiences creepy guys, so you definitely should expect them. Like they say, always carry a blade on you, and trust your gut.

Also, if you're like me, you get kinda mute when awkward stuff like that happen. So you might wanna prepare and practice a sentence like "Get your fucking hands off me and drop me off right now or I swear to fuck I'll hurt ya"

Or something... :P
 
Most the stuf said here sums it up, I would just adivse that if someone sketchy picks you up, say that where ever they are going isn't far enough. Even if it is, even if its really far away. And if you only realize its a bad ride after you get in, you just say that you thought about it and that their destination is as far as you would like. Above all, when an interaction with someone sketchy, speak very forcibly. Don't know you, but most girls come off as mice and then people think they can push them in to things, speak loudly and confidently, throw in a few swear words and don't luck down while speaking.
 
Kal said:
I have met plenty of women who have hitchhiked alone and nothing bad happen to them. But you must use common scence if you get a bad feeling or if someone says the wrong thing don't get in the car. I do this and I am a man. So be safe out there.
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Thanks! I will try my hardest :)

WanderLost Radical said:
Even as a guy hitching alone, I had experiences creepy guys, so you definitely should expect them. Like they say, always carry a blade on you, and trust your gut.

Also, if you're like me, you get kinda mute when awkward stuff like that happen. So you might wanna prepare and practice a sentence like "Get your fucking hands off me and drop me off right now or I swear to fuck I'll hurt ya"

Or something... :p
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Yeah, i know what you mean. I feel like i could get my way out of a situation like that just by bullshitting my way out. A blade or knife would be smart. I wouldn't be able to physically use it, but it would definitely work to deter anyone from getting closer.

Archon Haz said:
Most the stuf said here sums it up, I would just adivse that if someone sketchy picks you up, say that where ever they are going isn't far enough. Even if it is, even if its really far away. And if you only realize its a bad ride after you get in, you just say that you thought about it and that their destination is as far as you would like. Above all, when an interaction with someone sketchy, speak very forcibly. Don't know you, but most girls come off as mice and then people think they can push them in to things, speak loudly and confidently, throw in a few swear words and don't luck down while speaking.
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Thanks man! That's good advice.
 
I've already stated this in other similar threads, but just brandishing a knife will make any attacker reconsider their options, since nobody likes getting stabbed.

It also doesn't take a lot of strength or skill to seriously fuck someone up with one, so you definitely CAN use it and I highly recommend having one, even if you only end up using it to spread peanut butter [emoji14]

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Haha exactly. Well i probably could stab someone, but i wouldn't want to fuck anyone up too badly. Mannnn i need to toughen up lol. thanks Matt :)
 
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