Advocate II
But the question is: how do you know there is not an "ID10T" in the group....? I guess that's why there is always a "that guy" around the fire pit that we just laugh inside out heads and say.....DORK...
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Traveler III
I had some trepidation about solo outings myself. That led me to do as many as I could. Often, I would go out on my own a day or two before meeting up with friends. That meant, if I did get in trouble, help was coming at some point. I've never had any issues. There's a lot to be said for only having to turn around one vehicle, keeping your own schedule, and traveling 100% at your own pace.
Traveler III
Good article.
I always find this perspective strange and fascinating, although far more common than I would have imagined.
I will start by telling you the fear/reluctance/anxiety around solo camping is very common.
As for me, the majority of my camping is done solo and as far from civilization as I can get given the time I have. Two of my most memorable campouts were actually solo bush camps in winter.
The first was a wonderful bush camp in the balmy november weather of the Chilliwack, BC mountains. Incredibly peaceful and stunningly beautiful.
The other was a magnificent bush camp in -15c weather in the mountains near Telkwa, BC, deep in the bush down decommissioned forest tracks. Both were wonderful experiences where I saw not another person save for one guy in a subaru driving by in the morning of the november camp. There have been many others, but these two stand out particularly.
For me, I deeply love the solitude. I'm very comfortable with my own thoughts, and I love to surround myself with silence and the works of God, to shut out the works of man for a time.
If you have any questions for someone with the polar opposite perspective, OP, let me know!
Traveler III
I agree. My post might make it seem like I only solo camp, but I enjoy group trips too, and I've been to several overland expos which are another awesome kind of experience all their own.
Much of the time, just due to circumstances, my only option is solo trips, so it's fortunate that I love them.
I dont pack much food. If there's a moron in the group, I just kill and eat them. Then I'm solo camping. With bbq.
Usually attracts bears though..................same solution.
Ain't no Flock cameras in the woods.
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Ive been solo camping for over 20 years. I archery hunt in the fall and end up spending 20+ days in septemeber every year and it ends up being mostly solo camping for long stretches.
I do have starlink and inreach gps setups as well as radio capabilities just to keep things on the safe side but have never had any issues. The mesa where I elk hunt is about 60 miles from cell service and starlink really pays for itself.
I think thats also why I justify packing the Jeep with so much gear!
I do have starlink and inreach gps setups as well as radio capabilities just to keep things on the safe side but have never had any issues. The mesa where I elk hunt is about 60 miles from cell service and starlink really pays for itself.
I think thats also why I justify packing the Jeep with so much gear!
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back in the mid 70s I solo camped in the San Bernardino NF and on the Mojave Desert. Then I made a mistake and married a city girl. Didn’t camp again until mid 90s. My current wife of 39 years and I solo camped beginning in 97 every time out. Around 2017 or 18 a couple of family members decided what we were doing was cool and they joined us. One other couple joins us now on occasion. Now that we are full time, (currently taking a break) we solo camp 90% of the time. A lot of people are a bit uncomfortable camping in the middle of nowhere without company. Only one hard & fast rule we follow/ if either of us, hear banjos off in the distance, it’s time to quickly pack up and start rolling!! Here’s a very short vid of a recent campsite we stayed at for 4 nights. Once the sun goes down and the temps drop the rockslides can be heard from miles away.
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Currently we are in South Carolina with our daughter for a visit. We spent a month touring Joshua Tree NP, the NFs of north central AZ, the Grand Staircase Monument & the San Rafael Swell.
