Going camping alone can be incredibly rewarding, as you connect with the outdoors and have new experiences you can tell your friends about when you return. However… setting of for your first time can be very daunting!

So we’ve put together a list of tips to help you navigate your journey to ensure you have a positive and safe time.

1. Practice, Practice, Practice

Jumping into this adventure might be a little difficult if you’re a complete novice. Even the best solo campers face challenges – so take some time to go camping with friends, practice setting up your tent and cooking outdoors as well as carrying weight on hikes to ensure that when it comes to the real thing, you can relax and have fun. 

Mastering skills like, navigating, building a fire, dealing with injuries and retrieving clean water are all vital to ensure your adventure runs smoothly. 

2. Don’t Be Put Of By The First Night

So you’ve taken the leap and dived in, well done!

You’re snuggled up in your tent and the sounds of nature lurk outside… your mind starts to race, you hear a monster creeping up on you… step by step… you dare to peak outside, only to find a hedgehog hobbling by. 

It’s important to learn to keep calm and put your mind at rest… after a few restless nights you will  start to feel at home in the outdoors. But it’s important you push yourself, give yourself several days to become familiar with your surroundings and begin to relax so that you’re not left with a negative experience after one night. 

Packing ear plugs can be a great way to drown out the sound and calm your anxiety – ‘if I can’t hear it, I’m not scared of it’

3. Keep Your Equipment Light And Take Precautions

So you’re used to camping in groups, sharing the weight of your group amongst yourselves? Well now it’s time to drop all those heavy items, you’re on your own. You won’t need as much… finding a small lightweight tent for one person it’s the perfect way to keep you enjoying your hike without getting bagged down by heavy equipment. 

Luckily for you, we’ve made one you can find here

When going out – we recommend you share your plans with someone, let them know what time you intend to come back and pick somewhere local for your first outing so you are familiar with your surroundings.  

You’ve made it through!! It’s time to pack your bags and embark on your first adventure. Good luck and have fun! Let us know on your Facebook group how you got on…