Do you want to go on a solo camping trip? Maybe you’ve never been camping before? Or perhaps you love camping with friends and family, but have some fears or anxiety about taking the next step and camping by yourself?
I’m going to walk through the lessons I’ve learned to be more comfortable camping alone, some tips and tricks to make the transition easy and safe, and some steps you can take to face one fear at a time and enjoy your first solo camping trip in comfort.
Let’s go camping!
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Video Chapters
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00:00 Introduction
00:38 Do It Your Way
01:41 Plan Your Trip
02:30 Solo Camping Safety
03:23 Practise The Basics
05:20 Be Comfortable
07:07 Fill The Gaps
07:54 Plan Your Days
08:29 Bumps In The Night
10:19 Entertainment
11:23 You Don’t Have To Stay
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7 Comments
I love a good solo camp.
This video was really well put together mate.
And my solo camping tip … bring a spare pair of socks, a hearty stout, and a tobacco pipe 🤣
Great video, good tips that are easy to listen to and understand.
Thanks for a good video. I’ve camped alone before and found a lot of truth in your viewpoint.
Some great advice
Stunning upload bud, nicely narrated and explained! 🔥🔥🔥
Very clear & concise, soothing to watch/listen to, and covers some really valuable points that are hard to think of as a first-timer. Awesome work!
A few tips that helps me deal with anxieties & fears:
1.) Insect repellent for march flies and mosquitoes
2.) Take a hiking pole or lengthy stick for clearing spiderwebs on the track, tapping long grass if it is snake season, and assisting with creek & river crossings
3.) Long clothing is great for an added layer of protection against insects, sunburn etc – particularly during summer, just use thinner garments so you don't overheat. It also stops you 'freaking out' every time something touches your arm or leg, like a harmless blade of grass hahaha.
Super valuable advice communicated clearly and without prejudice. Well structured and edited.
#10 could be a mantra to live your life by btw!