u/Resident-Change9932

Hey guys! So I've been hiking with friends for a while now but this summer I'm finally going for my first solo trip. Pretty excited but also kinda nervous not gonna lie.

My biggest worry is navigation. Last month I was on a trail with my buddy and we missed a turn, no big deal because two heads are better than one right? But what happens when I'm alone and there's no cell service? That thought keeps bugging me.

For those of you who hike solo or go into backcountry areas:

• How do you make sure you don't get lost when there's zero signal?
• What apps or tools do you actually use? I've tried AllTrails but it's pretty much useless once you lose service
• Have you ever taken a wrong turn and had that "oh crap" moment? What did you do?
• Is there anything you wish existed that would've helped you? Like an app that tracks exactly where you walked so you can just follow it back?

I just want to be smart about this before I head out alone. Would really appreciate any tips or stories from your experience. Even the scary ones lol

Thanks!