New to solo camping?

[Tommys]

Is anyone thinking of doing a solo camp? I had an authentic experience.

I can't lie; it's a different type of camping and not for everyone.
Read my experience for insight and resources.
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[roots66]

Is anyone thinking of doing a solo camp? I had an authentic experience.

I can't lie; it's a different type of camping and not for everyone.
Read my experience for insight and resources.
Article

Nice article, and very accurate. I have no problem going solo, but prefer to have company because it's always better to share the experience...even if nothing special happens.

 

[MidOH]

I like having redundant partners, so we aren't stranded alone.

Or at least have someone to eat, if we both break down.

Mid Ohio forests aren't a ton of fun to sleep in alone, either. 100x darker and creepier, than anything in FL.

 

[The Deputy]

Solo camp 99.9% of the time. Just returned a couple months ago from a 10,000 mile trip to the interior of Alaska, from southeast Michigan. Was gone five weeks, and was planning on being gone for another five or six weeks and was making my way towards Mexico...until my wife said she needed me home to manage things around the house, animals, and help her deal with getting her mom moved into assisted living. Anyhow, solo is the best for me. Drive for as long as l chose, camp wherever l please, stay for as long as l please, drive the type of vehicle l prefer (old and rugged), etc. And, as long as you plan properly, provisions wise...cannibalism isn't necessary.

Me and Victoria (rover) wish we were somewhere warm right now...

 

[The Deputy]

Mid Ohio forests aren't a ton of fun to sleep in alone, either. 100x darker and creepier, than anything in FL.

Not going to lie...out of all of the areas l've solo/primitive camped...Tar Hallow, Ohio was the one that kept me awake the most. And it wasn't the black bear that walked past me at camp, was fine with that...believe it was all of the burned out meth-lab-looking-trailers on the drive in...lol.

Did have a blast 4 wheeling with the Ohio LR club though, some pretty awesome trails/roads around there.

 

[Tommys]

Wow, guys, good stories. In the article, I offered an eLearning module with more insights, strategies, and videos. I will open it up FREE to the public on Sunday, December 15, at 6- 9 pm Central time. Join the conversation!

 

[FishinCrzy]

Always did like to push the envelope a little. Learn to pay attention to the little things. Trust what your gut is telling you. Hone your instincts. Breath deep. Go a little slower. Don't be afraid to turn around. Know where you are on the map. Don't totally rely on technology. Invest in good equipment. Important: If you are not used to high altitudes these rules should be at least tripled! when one gets above 9-10,000 feet! Carry some of that bottled oxygen

 

[Tundracamper]

I think the article is more about solo driving. Solo camping at an expo? Hardly! Go 5 miles away from the nearest other person, camp, and then maybe write an article.