Thread: I want to try camping by myself for a few weeks is it dangerous?

I've never gone camping but I really want to spend three weeks by myself in nature

I've lived all of my life in large urban cities but feel like I need this in a way

But I'm concerned that it could potentially be dangerous especially if I'm alone in a remote area and who knows what kind of crazies are out there

I have a few places in mind but primarily focused on my safety

Any advice from anybody with experience with camping by yourself would be greatly appreciate

What do you think will be dangerous? What is more dangerous about 3 weeks vs 3 days? Bring enough food/water, go to a relatively safe area and don't go too deep into the woods/get lost and you'll be fine.

You don't need to worry about crazies, you need to worry about getting lost, getting injured, maybe animals like bears/big cats depending where you are.

Originally Posted by jn677

What do you think will be dangerous? What is more dangerous about 3 weeks vs 3 days? Bring enough food/water, go to a relatively safe area and don't go too deep into the woods/get lost and you'll be fine.

You don't need to worry about crazies, you need to worry about getting lost, getting injured, maybe animals like bears/big cats depending where you are.

I know its not like real camping but I plan to rent an airstream and will definitely have food and water not to mention a navigation system and ipad/phone

I'm actually thinking about some place in the northwest but as remote as possible and my only concern is running into some bad people in the middle of nowhere, does this just not happen in reality and its only in horror movies?

Originally Posted by itskasie

I know its not like real camping but I plan to rent an airstream and will definitely have food and water not to mention a navigation system and ipad/phone

I'm actually thinking about some place in the northwest but as remote as possible and my only concern is running into some bad people in the middle of nowhere, does this just not happen in reality and its only in horror movies?

Its just horror movies.

Originally Posted by Mike1991

Depends how far into the bush you plan to go, if you've never done it before I wouldn't go to far. If something happens and you're on your own you have no way of getting help

I'd like to go as remote as possible and somewhere near a lake and mountains so that I can both take a dip in natural water and go hiking in nature as well but then have my airstream to go back to when I need some comforts

Good rule of thumb stay in cell phone range

It’s very very depressing.

Loneliness will basically amplify tenfold.


Would not recommend unless you’re trying to recover from a bad divorce or something

Do it and post a vlog on misc.

I love nature but I'm also pretty paranoid, I'd need a good gun and probably some bear mace (like mentioned above) to help me sleep at night.

Even then I'd probably be up most of the night.

Originally Posted by topperstyle

Good rule of thumb stay in cell phone range

Yes, if for no other reason I'd feel lost without access to internet for that long

Originally Posted by Slaydom

It’s very very depressing.

Loneliness will basically amplify tenfold.


Would not recommend unless you’re trying to recover from a bad divorce or something

That is precisely what I want, to be alone and completely decompress as much as possible and hopefully come back refreshed

Originally Posted by Escortbuddy

Do it and post a vlog on misc.

Hmmm, maybe

Originally Posted by itskasie

Yes, if for no other reason I'd feel lost without access to internet for that long

yeah then you wouldn't be able to make a new account 2x a day

Originally Posted by pondus_levo

Dear Wincel,

You will die.

yeah this too

Originally Posted by Zackad

this, but if you end up stopping in a trafficked area, you'll get people passing by on their way to their campsite or while they're exploring. Up to you if you're comfortable with that. Most people are normal. There are def some weirdos out there though.

Personally I wouldn't advise a solo 3-week event for your first ever camping trip. But if you're set on it, make sure you have all the necessary emergency gear to survive on your own in the event of an injury/catastrophe, or some way of getting help if you can't get yourself to safety. Flares, HAM Radio, heat blanket, water filtration, flashlights, firestarter, axe, shovel.

Bring at least 2x as much water as you think you'll need, and 2x as much firewood. I would definitely advise bringing at least a large caliber handgun along, as well as bear mace.

iOverlander/Campendium app to find remote dispersed camping sites sourced by fellow users.

I'm going to have an airstream so will have a lot of niceties but access to nature by just stepping outside

I want to be as remote as possible like ideally no other people for miles but that is why I'm a little nervous that what if some I run into some crazies and there's nobody else

Tbh I have no idea how to use a gun although I'm sure I can figure it out but even though I'm not necessarily anti-gun its just not my style and would feel very uncomfortable with it candidly

Originally Posted by Polaris

I love nature but I'm also pretty paranoid, I'd need a good gun and probably some bear mace (like mentioned above) to help me sleep at night.

Even then I'd probably be up most of the night.

I'm not paranoid but I'm usually fairly aware of my surroundings and don't want to put myself into a situation where I'm helpless

Again, I'm not into guns so that's a no go for me, srs