Solo camping can be a lot of fun. You’re by yourself, out in nature, experiencing the world for what it is without someone else there clouding the experience. It’s just you and the elements.
But, of course, trips can turn out to be disasters if you don’t go into them properly prepared.
That’s where this post can help. We take a look at some of the ways that you as a woman can rock your next solo camping trip and have a great time. Here’s everything you need to know:-
Plan Ahead
First of all, you need to plan ahead. Choose a campsite that is safe, well-maintained, and not too isolated. Make sure they have a shop or somewhere you can get supplies when you need them.
If you’re not going to a campsite but wild camping in nature instead, make sure you have all the things you need to make the trip a success. You’ll need access to potable water, food, and plenty of supplies. Dried food is probably the best option, and you can filter water along the way or collect it from public facilities.
Prepare For Emergencies
The next step is to think about what could go wrong while you are alone. Make sure you bring the warmest thermal socks for women you can find, plus a first-aid kit, a flashlight, a whistle, a knife, and some matches. These essentials should keep you warm and relatively dry. They can also signal to others that you need assistance if you get into trouble.
If you encounter wildlife, don’t panic. Stay calm and follow the proper safety protocols for the species inhabiting your area. You may need to take bear spray with you, depending on where you want to camp and hike.
Have Fun
Next, remember that solo camping is a great opportunity to have fun and experience nature in all its glory. People spend so much of their lives in cities and cozy houses that they forget what life is like on Earth away from that complexity.
Having fun by yourself usually means introspecting and discovering something new you didn’t know was there before. That could involve meditating, enjoying the sounds and smells of nature, or simply constructing something, like a forest yurt, to spend the night.
Create Stories
Lastly, the best solo trips are those that generate stories you can tell when you return to society. If it’s your first time camping alone, that could be a story in itself. You could talk about how you managed the trip by yourself and how you felt in your own company.
Another story could come from hiking to a distant location through challenging terrain. You could talk about how it has built your ability to do hard things and improved your personal development.
Finally, stories may sometimes find you. Anything can happen in nature, and many things that do are unexpected and not what you thought.
So, what are you waiting for? Grab your tent and go rock your solo camping trip!
Jessica Lippe 