Do you hold the title of an adventurer, traveler, hunter, or camping enthusiast? Have you planned your next adventurous outing, which is a solo camping trip? The wanderlust in you often makes you go away to explore new places and witness nature’s hidden gems. But when you are traveling alone, there are a lot of things you need to consider.

Solo camping helps you reconnect and introspect with your inner-self and offer the best chance to break the barriers of mundane conversations. From resilience to solitude rest, from fresh air to serene surroundings, solo camping challenges your mental and physical abilities making you more instinctual.

Imagine cherishing the moments while you are nestled in the sleeping bag somewhere far away from ordinary life, in the lap of nature, waking up with the smell of fresh dew-filled air.

While you are getting ready for making the big step of solo camping, it is quite understandable to have some anxiety around the issue. But this solo camping guide will inspire you to ease the anxiety and make it a memorable trip:

Understand your limits

Nature seems complicated initially, but once you start understanding its signs, it becomes nurturing and comprehensible. If you are a seasoned hiker, you know about your endurance, how much your body can take, and many other physical limitations. Never go beyond those limits. Take rest, food, hydrate, and sleep to rejuvenate your body and mind.

Packing essentials

When packing essentials, always remember you are going for a future trip, not on a beach honeymoon. Be mindful of packing light and valuable items which may be quintessential and won’t hurt your back.

Things you should not forget are:

• Sleeping bags, foldable chair, blanket, mosquito repellents, and night lamp
• All the toiletry items, including sanitizers
• Personal essentials like medicines, sanitary napkins, and a first aid kit.
• Cooking essentials like eco-friendly disposable items, dry fruits, nuts, nutrition supplements, knives, and ready-to-eat foods, and fire-making kit.

Stick to an itinerary and share it with your loved ones

Create an itinerary before you head on towards your solo camping journey and stick to it. Many hikers and campers get attached to one place and drop the idea of moving further. This is the most significant diversion in your path; you should keep moving and enjoy every moment. Fill the form containing all your information like destination, the trail you are on, cell phone number, car plate number, stoppage points. Please share this list with your family members and friends to help them stay informed about you.

Safety gear

Wild outdoors is full of uncertainties, so don’t forget to take essential safety gear with you. There are chances of attacks from predators or animals; hence you should be prepared with the tools to protect yourself. Take a machete or other survival knife with you to slice off a snake or fight off a predator. Machetes are the best tools for self-defense. They are also helpful in chopping up firewood, build shelter, prepare the game, and split open coconuts.

Solo camping is always fun but make sure you say attentive and mindful on the journey. Ensure to pack all the essentials, including all the safety tools, and tackle the difficulties with courage.