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OUWhose etiquette should I fix next???
After my “how to hike like a real man” video, the reactions were… educational.
Some of you shared thoughtful support. Incredibly, so many women shared scary, awful, and very real personal stories of trail encounters. And then there was a very loud minority who said:
“I’m not doing any of this.” Which told me something important: We don’t just need one etiquette video. We need a series.
Welcome to the next installment of: How to hike like a respectable human being.
And today’s feature…The Bluetooth Speaker Hiker
Look, I get it. Music is part of your life. But what most people don’t realize is that sound travels much farther outdoors than it feels like it does.
What sounds “low” to you can carry hundreds of feet down a canyon especially in quiet backcountry environments.
Which means when you blast music on a trail, you’re not just setting your vibe, you’re not just affecting your group…you’re changing the experience for everyone around you
And often… for wildlife too. Shared trail = shared soundscape.
If you want music:
- One earbud
- Low volume
Or better yet…let nature do its thing.
So, tell me in the comments: Who should be next in the trail etiquette series?
Appreciate everyone who’s been engaging (even the spicy comments 👀). I’m still reading through your stories and feedback.
And be sure to follow outdoorwiseliving for more trail-tested hiking tips so you don’t have to learn the hard way.
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