Questions tagged [wild-camping]
Questions related to camping or staying overnight in the wilderness.
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Will listening to a podcast at moderate volume decrease the likelihood of a bear approaching my tent?
I am on a long trek in the Balkans and am sometimes camping when there is no cheap accommodation available. I am not yet very experienced in camping, and at this stage I am normally camping near ...
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How to defend from animals while camping (golden jackals, boars, foxes)?
I want to go camping somewhere (I am from Eastern Europe) but the zone is full of golden jackals/foxes. They are a bit larger than a fox, but they stay in packs. I have a husky dog that wouldn't be ...
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For multi-day trips on a road bike - What is the most efficient bike pack set up?
I'm going for a 3-4 day bike trip in the Trossachs (Scotland) at the start of June, and as I have never done a multi day cycle trip before, I am looking for some guidance on the best type of bike bag(...
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How can I remove a tick I cannot reach and no one is around to help? [duplicate]
How can you remove a tick on your back if you cannot reach it with your hand and you have no one to assist you?
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Logic of Bivvy Bag for the U.K?
Is it worth having a Bivvy bag in the U.K?
Currently I own a moderately lightweight (2.8 kg) 2-man tent, but I've been considering buying a bivvy for minimalistic camping/hiking in the summer months ...
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Fear of wild animals on a Island while I am sleeping in tent alone at night
I have been camping solo at various places(Hills, riverside) for 3 years of my life. I have also seen various techniques online to survive alone on the Island. I often wonder how do you deal with wild ...
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Can I sleep overnight in a lean-to in Germany?
In Germany, wild camping is prohibited in most places, including all forests. The situation is less clear for sleeping in the wild without a tent, which is usually not explicitly prohibited on public ...
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Are black bears attracted to trace amounts of food?
For the purpose of this question I am interested in black bears in an area with relatively low human pressure, plenty of natural habitat and presumably natural food sources.
The scenario I'm ...
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Best places in Europe to practice wilderness camping skills without much tourism?
What would be the most suitable places in Europe where I could venture with some friends on a backpacking trip where we could sleep in tents for about a week and practice camping skills, without much ...
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Less impact to camp above or below the tree line?
What has less impact from an ecological point of view — camping below or above the tree line? US and Swiss organisations appear to contradict each other:
From the American lnt.org comes the advise (...
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How big a tarp for one person?
Based on this question: Best tarp setup for camping on the plains? I wonder how big a tarp I need to carry for one person, for emergency use only.
I am hoping to do a multi day hike where I will ...
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How am I supposed to remember if I'm supposed to "play dead" or "make myself appear big" for various dangerous wild animals?
I've countless times heard things like this when they give tips for how to act when encountering a bear in the wild:
Play dead! Lie down and don't move an inch!
And (for all animals):
Don't run! It ...
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How to interpret forest from the map?
I basically like to bomb into forest and set up the tent. While doing this last time I ended in the forest with clay as ground, it had a lot smaller and bigger puddles and I was main meal at mosquito ...
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How to prepare for a blizzard while trekking on a mountain pass?
This winter (not sure about the possibility) I'm planning a solo trek across a mountain pass.
It's 3000 m (9800 ft) high and I'm pretty used to high altitudes. I've heard that about 30 ft of snow ...
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What makes tree structures with 1000 pound tree trunks and leaves what looks like huge human-like tracks in the forest?
These are photos of some of the things I have found in the forests of Idaho....Oregon....California....Utah....and Washington over the past few years and I have no idea who made them or even HOW THEY ...
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Water sources: which are safe and which should be avoided? (UK)
I have been trying to find a list of water sources that should be avoided. I have checked online and looked at several water companies, e.g. Scottish Water. I haven't found any information on which ...
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How can I protect myself in case of a human attack like the murders of the hikers Jespersen and Ueland in Morocco?
I read about the murders of Louisa Vesterager Jespersen and Maren Ueland.
What safety mistakes these girls did during their camping trip?
What could have been done to avoid this situation?
How can I ...
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Looking for information about the large circles free of snow that form in the spring around the trunks of large trees?
We have often used the large snow free circles that form in the spring around the trunks of large trees as camping spots. Even in an area blanketed with deep snow, there will be such bare, dry ground ...
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Camping alone in the wilderness in the USA
I want to go camping in the wilderness on my own, without anyone else around for miles. Is that even possible? I know a lot of national parks have designated areas, but surely they can't enforce that ...
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How do you protect yourself against crocodiles when you have no option but to camp on the banks of a croc-infested river?
I am reading Escape Routes by David Roberts. This is a collection of 20 articles ranging from a winter ascent in Iceland to the first descent of a river in Ethiopia, the Tekeze, a major tributary of ...
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What are some tips to setting up a refuge if I am lost in the woods
I was recently watching something on Outdoor television about survival in the woods. The only reason I am asking, is because I am planning on an excursion out there equally as far. Someone went into ...
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What are the best camping sites in Western Massachusetts? [closed]
I'm seeking recommendations on the best places to camp in Western MA. Preferably not busy campgrounds, and with access to good hiking.
Thanks!
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How late/early should you pitch up/leave when wild camping in the UK/Europe?
When wild camping, the general advice I've heard is to pitch up late and leave early. However, what times are considered "late" and "early"?
One thought is that sunrise and sunset would be sensible ...
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Hiking in Lappland in August - what about animals?
I'm planning to hike/wildcamp in finnish Lappland in August, in Viipustunturit and maybe also in Muotkatunturit.
Is there anything special that I should do about the local animals? E.g. in the ...
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How to confirm/remove ticks in tough spots when alone?
When in tick country, tick checks are critical. Easier with a buddy who can look where the sun doesn't shine, but even alone, diligent inspection (especially with a mirror of some sort) can go a long ...
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How to deal with diarrhea when using a cathole in the wilderness?
I was sitting and thinking last night...
If you have gas and loose stool (diarrhea) and you are squatting over a cathole in the wilderness how do keep your pants and foot wear clean?
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Is rustic camping available along any of Michigan's cyling trails?
Among all of the cycling friendly trails in Michigan, do any of them offer the opportunity for rustic or dispersed camping? Preferably, every 20 to 40 miles or so.
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When back country camping, how do you avoid being attacked by a mountain lion in your sleep?
I'm looking to camp in SE Oregon. At minimum, my girlfriend and I will have sleeping bags. We're open to adding a tent, fire, and other stuff as recommended. Our goal is to be able to hike around ...
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Multi-day hiking trip [California, early April]
I just learned that I am going to end up in San Francisco for 2 weeks in early April. I will be meeting a couple of relatives there who will travel from tropical places, so they won't have a lot of "...
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How effective is sulfur for delousing my camp?
Sulfur has been used for centuries to get ride of nasty little bugs that infest the warm places we like to sleep.
Assuming I have found natural sulfur sources can they be used to effectively and ...
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Why do I always wake up freezing?
I like to go camping in the forest, mostly in summer, sometimes also when temperatures drop to about 0°C/32°F during the night.
I have a three-season sleeping bag (T-comf: -2°C, T-lim: -8°C, ...
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Can I use a quilt with a bivi bag?
Is it possible (read, can I spend a restful night sleeping?) By using a quilt, bivi bag and ground sheet?
Quilt I'm looking at is here, the idea being that I can take an ultralight bivi bag and ...
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Is there any reason that a wild boars would charge the tent?
So I have camped in France, in the Vosges region, in the locality called "Le bonhomme". Where there are many wild boars.
It was in a dense forest, with a freezy weather. (-5°C)
My camp was just a ...
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How to keep away animals from my camp without setting a fire?
I'm new in Camping, and recently I have camped in France, in the Vosges region, in the locality called "Le bonhomme".
Well it's not the pure wilderness but it was very unusual for me, as it was ...
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What are the risks when encounter a wild animal when camping? [closed]
I'm new in Camping, and recently I have camped in France, in the Vosges region, in the locality called "Le bonhomme".
Well it's not the pure wilderness but it was very unusual for me, as it was ...
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What are some bare essentials camping spots for first-timers in England?
I've always loved going camping, from the age of about 6. I've also always loved watching Bear Grylls' various TV shows from a similar age. Already you can probably see where this is going!
I ...
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Appropriate terms for activities like camping, hiking, trekking, mountaineering, wilderness survival? [closed]
Outdoor adventure activities seems like a mouthful, so I was wondering if there was a more appropriate term for such activities?
Wikipedia suggests 'Outdoor Recreation' but that implies these to be ...
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Remaining impacts from the very low snow pack of 2014-2015 in the Western Sierra and extra precautions we should take to minimize our impact
The snow pack of 2014 - 2015 in the Sierra was an unprecedented low of 5% of normal. Thankfully, the snow pack of 2015-2016 was close to normal. We will be in the western Sierra in two weeks, and I ...
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How to store tinder on a hike?
What do people use to carry tinder whilst hiking? I was thinking of using a tobacco tin but on a multiday hike I'm not sure it will fit enough or if it will keep dry.
Tinder I would be using would be ...
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What is the best way to manage Scottish midges?
I have seen some posts that mention midges and midge spray. I am wild camping in Scotland in August. Should I be worried about them? Is there anything else a part from midge spray I can use to keep ...
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Drinking water in Dartmoor
Is it safe to drink water from streams in Dartmoor using simple purification methods?
I'm planning a trip and am looking to filter using a Millbank bag and then boil for four minutes to kill off any ...
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Are there any areas in Southeast Asia where it would be safe to wild-camp with a tent in the mountains?
I am not interested in camping on a campsite among lots of other people, I want to pitch-up a tent where there is just me and nature around. Are there any areas in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar (...
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Are there wild camping rules in Scotland?
I am planning a 7 day trip in Scotland. I am considering some possible cheap options for accommodation, and I have read wild camping is permitted. Are there any rules that need to be respected? Does ...
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What's a good place for a beginner to go backcountry camping in Oregon and California?
I am a beginner hiker who is looking to spend a few days alone in the woods while not putting myself at risk before I am familiar yet.
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easily accessible by a normal car
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Is an emergency blanket effective as a ground sheet?
On a recent question that was closed as a duplicate (correctly) one of the comments was to use a foil blanket as a ground sheet instead of a tarpaulin in a bid to reduce the overall pack weight. Is ...
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What is a realistic weight for a week long hike? [duplicate]
I'm looking to do some hiking and wild camping before the end of the British summer, I'm happy with the contents of my kit and the items I'm taking but I'm not sure how realistic it is to be carrying ...
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Legal deep-woods campsites or forests that allow off-trail hiking and ad hoc camping in Maryland?
When I was in Boy Scouts every month we went camping places that seemed to be deep in the woods with no one else around within hiking distance.
When I go to reserve a campsite as an adult they're all ...
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How to join two pieces of rope in an adjustable tight loop?
I'm looking to use a piece of paracord as a ridge/sag line in my hammock setup, to do this I want to be able to tie the two ends together in a fashion that will allow me to alter the length of the ...
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Review of Hammock setup sketch [duplicate]
I'm trying to visualise how to setup my first hammock and what kit I will need (excluding tarp and underlay) can you check my sketch below (excuse the simplistic style) and confirm that I have covered ...
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How to stow backpack and boots whilst in a hammock?
I'm contemplating using a hammock for my next trip, usually I'd keep my backpack and boots with me inside when I sleep to keep them dry.
Is there room in a hammock for a backpack and boots? Or is it ...
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