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ive gotten back into hiking the past 2 years or so
i have a flexible schedule in the spring, summer, and half of fall, allowing me a free day or 2 during the work week to roam the woods
ive only been cabin and beach camping when i was younger but I really want to camp out for 1 night since i get out so often
obviously all my friends are at work during the week, so it will only be me
for those of you experienced with solo camping, i'd like to hear your input on the basic necessities and routines i should follow
some background info:
i hike mainly in lower NY state (harriman park, the gunks, catskills, etc)
i always have proper boots, clothing layers, bunch of knives, bear spray (i know, they are just black bears, but have encountered them 2 times too many), bug spray, compass & phone GPS/maps, etc
specifically, i'm looking for info on:
- the type of pack i should purchase ; i only have an osprey "day pack" with a 3 liter water reservoir
-i'll fill up the 3 liters of water, but would also like to learn to use the natural water in the area; any tips on how, when to collect/sanitize the water would be greatly appreciated (i have a life straw and a 3 liter dromedary bag)
- FIRES - i'll def bring lighters and matches with me but would like info on types of kindling
- CRITTERS/Bears - how do i keep from getting eaten while i sleep?
thanks bros
i have a flexible schedule in the spring, summer, and half of fall, allowing me a free day or 2 during the work week to roam the woods
ive only been cabin and beach camping when i was younger but I really want to camp out for 1 night since i get out so often
obviously all my friends are at work during the week, so it will only be me
for those of you experienced with solo camping, i'd like to hear your input on the basic necessities and routines i should follow
some background info:
i hike mainly in lower NY state (harriman park, the gunks, catskills, etc)
i always have proper boots, clothing layers, bunch of knives, bear spray (i know, they are just black bears, but have encountered them 2 times too many), bug spray, compass & phone GPS/maps, etc
specifically, i'm looking for info on:
- the type of pack i should purchase ; i only have an osprey "day pack" with a 3 liter water reservoir
-i'll fill up the 3 liters of water, but would also like to learn to use the natural water in the area; any tips on how, when to collect/sanitize the water would be greatly appreciated (i have a life straw and a 3 liter dromedary bag)
- FIRES - i'll def bring lighters and matches with me but would like info on types of kindling
- CRITTERS/Bears - how do i keep from getting eaten while i sleep?
thanks bros