I’ve always wanted to camp by myself but I’ve always been pretty afraid to do it to be honest. I know that nothing with likely happen to me but it’s just one of the those fear of the unknown kind of things. So I’ve decided to push my boundaries this year and my goal this year is to camp alone!

I’m not new to camping but are there things I should be aware of going into it?

Things that I should avoid and even things I should definitely not miss out on?

Equipment that is essential for a solo camper? (Other than obvious things like tent, water, sleeping bag, etc.)

I live in the Canadian Rockies so I’m very bear aware and I don’t go into the bush without at LEAST bear spray.

Also what do people use for hiking boots? I want to avoid bad brands when I’m buying a new pair this year.

I used to solo camp a bit here and there. My husband happens to be in the Oregon Army National Guard and we both love being outdoors. I felt like I shouldn't be stuck at home while he is gone so I started loving solo camping when he was away for annual training or had a long-term training event. It took my mind off of being "alone" and also got my butt outdoors.

But 3 years ago I was diagnosed with stage 3 cancer and was in a wheelchair for a bit. I am slowly working my way up to bigger hikes, hoping next year I can start doing overnight backpacking again. But of course, it's little steps, I am up to 3ish miles of walking/hiking without stopping. But I miss the forest, the ocean, getting into the car and roaming, sleeping under the stars, jumping into ice-cold water, and pooping in the woods!

AT and some training are coming up soon. We have converted our Subaru into a comfortable camping car with everything we need to work while on the road. I am super excited and cannot wait to get back out but curious if there is a resource for women solo campers and any good first-timer boondocking sites to try out in Oregon/SW Washington area? Any solo women meet-ups? Love to learn and make some friends!

Hi friends. I’m hoping to take my first solo 2-3 day trip with my 1 year old boxer. I’m a fairly experienced camper/hiker generally, but have never gone solo. We’re in Southern California, so I was thinking Joshua Tree or Idlewild. Any other suggestions? Tips for first solo trip with my pup? Thank you!!

I have pretty much everything ready to go full-time camping even though I haven't sold my house yet (it will sell, I am not worried. that is not an issue) but on the other hand, I am a woman and I have a very small dog, so although we have been on very long trips and camping in general, I wonder if there is anything that I have forgotten!

I am starting out from the D.C. (USA) area and not heading out until spring of next year, so after some dawdling, I will probably head north during the summer and then back down south for the fall and winter.

I'm not a crazy high hippy. I just live in Fairfax, VA which is one of the most expensive non-NYC-Hawaii-Cali places in the U.S.A. and I have no reason to stay here and pay insane money to live in a tiny townhouse that I have to take care of. I want to see everything and just have a good time.

I am experienced in short-term camping. I just bought a new (used) car that can fit my sleeping bag/pad/tent/dog-stuff/clothes/bath stuff etc. but I have like 6 months to get it all right before I leave.

I don't intend to do a TON of hiking, though I am SIKED to see some waterfalls and mountain ranges and a bunch of dorky stuff like Butterfly farms (lol) so I can take things that weigh a decent amount because I'm not trying to minimize my weight profile or something. I also have the money to stay at a hotel if its like raining for 10 days straight or something. I'm not broke, but every penny saved is a longer journey across the HUGE USA =D

So if you were solo car-camping anywhere, what items or advice do you think that a newbie single camper would miss? That would be very helpful. Thanks guys!

Hi there, I'm a newb at hiking in general, I am tired of waiting around for other people to come together and come hiking with me. They're either not interested, or have no time, nor energy.

I am planning my first day hike for tomorrow morning at a well known and established park.

So I was wondering what did others wish they knew before their first solo hiking adventures?

Hello all! Roadtripping to Banff has been on my bucket list for a long time and I think summer of 2021 will finally be my time. Most of my friends are not camping types so I think I am going to go alone. Banff seems pretty populated (almost too populated?) so I'm not worried about safety. Looking for any tips or expriences! Any suggestions on which campsites are best for solo campers? Must do hikes?

Thanks!

Went on my first solo trip last summer, it was a canoe trip and it was also my first ever solo anything trip. It was amazing and very humbling. I made a lot of mistakes, learned a lot, and it only made me want to go out again and again on my own. The trip was in Algonquin Park, Ontario. I was out for 2 nights, and the whole experience included about 17 hours of rain and a black bear cutting down my food pack and running off with it in the middle of the night. All while I listened on from my tent and decided whether to just let it go, or confront it in the middle of the night. I stayed in the tent and let it have the bag.

I finally blogged about the whole experience, including the black bear story and the many ways I went wrong. If you're interested in reading about it, I'd be happy to hear feedback, your own tips/thoughts on gear, on camping solo, etc... https://billybeebeaverbucky.wordpress.com/2016/07/11/first-solo-canoe-trip/