Everything Women Need To Know About Solo Camping

Tips For Camping By Yourself

Ladies, have you ever wanted to go camping alone? Maybe you have but decided not to because it’s too dangerous, boring, or just plain hard. Though these may be valid factors to consider before embarking on your solo camping trip, there are also many reasons why go camping on your own.

Going on any kind of solo trip will make you much more confident and decisive. After all, you’ll have to do all your own decision-making. But, going on a solo camping trip is even more rewarding as you’re pushing yourself to step out of the comforts of your home and rough it out in the wilderness.

What’s more, being alone in nature has amazing effects not just on your physical, but mental health as well. You’ll be able to destress and relax while embracing the serenity of nature — something you definitely won’t be able to do if you’re stuck in school or working at your nine-to-five job. In this article, we’ve compiled a list of things you need to know before embarking on your solo camping trip. Keep reading to find out more! Here are the best one man tents to get if you’re going solo.

How to pick a campsite

Campsites range from RV parking lots to the deep wilderness of forests or national parks. Whichever campsite you choose depends on your personal preference. For ladies who are camping newbies, picking one that is located near eateries and has good facilities, like shower amenities, would be better. If safety is your concern, you should also consider picking a campsite that’s commonly frequented by other campers so at least you won’t be totally alone. However, if you’re looking to rough it outdoors and spend quality time by yourself, there are also many campsites located in the national parks that are perfect for you.

Another tip is to make bookings for your campsite in advance. Campsites usually book up pretty fast during the holiday seasons so plan ahead to avoid disappointment!

Preparing for your solo camping adventure

One of the most important things, when you go camping, is to only pack necessary things. You don’t want to be lugging a heavy backpack especially if you need to hike to your camping site. A tent, sleeping bag, pillow, headlamp, and a few sets of clothes are really all you need. You might be tempted to skimp out on the headlamp and just use your phone as a light source but remember, you probably won’t have many opportunities to charge your phone. Especially if you choose to camp in the wilderness where you won’t have access to electricity. Even if your campsite does come with power sockets, using a headlamp will free up your hands and they’re generally much brighter than your phone’s flashlight.

If your campsite isn’t located near eateries or doesn’t serve food, you may also need to pack some. Ensure that you have enough to last you throughout your camping trip — you don’t want to be stuck miles in the forest with no food. Be mindful not to bring any food that requires refrigeration such as no dairy or raw food items. Cereal and chocolate bars make a good snack, especially if you’re hiking as they’ll provide you with the sugar you need. For meals, pasta and instant backpacking meals are light enough to carry around, easy to prepare, and will also taste superb at the end of a long day.

Other things you may want to consider include a first-aid kit, cooking stove and pot, gas containers, hiking poles and boots, and a compass if you’re planning to camp and hike in the wilderness. You should also consider downloading an offline map on your phone as you probably won’t have any Wi-Fi or mobile data. Alternatively, you can also go old-school and print one out.

How to Safely Camp Alone

Safety should always be a priority if you’re camping alone. That said, it also shouldn’t deter you from going on a life-changing adventure. Here are some tips for you to take note of while camping alone:

• Other people: Most campers at established campsites are usually incredibly friendly and you’re bound to make new friends. But, don’t feel like you have to be polite if you sense something’s off about another camper. A lady’s intuition is almost never wrong. Don’t ignore your gut feeling and take steps to protect yourself. It’s better to be safe than sorry.
• Animals: Most campsites should come equipped with bear lockers if these animals roam the area. But, it’s always better to be prepared and bring along a bear can especially if you’re camping in national parks.

When camping, never ever feed wild animals. Even if they’re harmless ones like hares or deers. Eating wild animals habituates them and they will become reliant on people for food. You never know when they might come poking around your campsite looking for more food or even become aggressive.

It’s also equally important never to leave behind crumbs or leave your food out in the open. Animals have an incredible sense of smell so they’ll be able to detect what you’re eating a mile away. After you eat, make sure to wash your utensils and throw away food wrappers. If you can’t dispose of your food waste, make sure it’s securely stored away, preferably in airtight containers or cooler boxes.

How to enjoy your solo camping experience

Last but not least, how do you actually enjoy your solo camping trip? Won’t it be terribly boring spending all that time alone? Well, you don’t always have to be in the presence of another to enjoy yourself! Camping alone gives you time to reconnect with nature and more importantly, spend some much-needed me-time.

When you outdoors, surrounded by breath-taking scenery and breathing in the fresh air, I don’t think you need to worry about being bored. You’ll realize that solo camping is both therapeutic and relaxing. But, getting bored is something that really concerns you, bringing a book to read is a great way to pass time.

Conclusion

So, what are you waiting for? Going on a solo camping trip might sound daunting at first. But, once you actually do it, you’ll wonder why you ever hesitated in the first place!