I am doing my first solo backpacking trip this weekend. Heading to Desolation Wilderness for backpacking and fishing. I recently moved back to San Francisco from Southern Nevada. I've gone camping and hunting by myself several times so being alone is no problem for me. I always give someone a map of where I'm going and a description of where I plan on being specifically on the map. Also a border so if a search is needed they know what area to search in. Also let at least one person know when I should be back in phone reception to send a message that I'm OK. Just do be extra careful out there on your own.

Most people don't want to "rough it" like backpackers do and to bring someone along means your responsible for them. Sometimes bringing a person who is interested in getting into backpacking is great if they have gear.