Is it safe for a woman to travel/backpack in our country, the USA alone?

Is it safe for a woman to rent a room / live in a low cost housing area alone ?

she needs to let others know that she's alone & where she's at, but to travel/backpack in the country no, she need to be with others !

I'd say the buddy system is a good thing - whether you're male or female.

You never know what might happen around the corner.

Seeing as how the United States has the highest crime rates of all developed nations in the world, I would say NO!

Only if she's well armed or looks like Oprah Winfrey.

yeah if u have a knife, pepperspray and a gun with bullets

no and no

No, All the things you mention are done by women alone everyday. I would be worried about her. Backpacking alone is playing the odds, there are too many creeps out there and people go missing all the time.

I would say YES, it's safe......women (either alone or in the company of others) have been backpacking all over the world, including the USA. They do it because they love the freedom, the adventure and the experience. These are your smart travelers and they do know what to do and where to go; what places to avoid, etc.

Now, for first-timers, I wouldn't recommend doing it solo! Not so much for safety reasons but more for practicality. More heads are always better than one when it comes to novel experiences. Backpacking is a hit or miss thing --- it's better to err on the side of caution...........at least, for beginners.

'been there, done that.....

Happy traveling!