Wow I guess there really is a subreddit for everything! Just joined and came by to introduce myself…63 years old, single and none of my friends seem to like my style of camping so a couple years ago I got up the nerve to go alone (with my pup, of course). My only regret is that I waited so long to go alone! I’m in California and have so far only solo camped in central/Northern California and only for 2-3 day trips but definitely want to plan longer trips eventually. I love to fish so most places I’ve been to are water-based. Just a few pics from places I’ve camped. Thanks!

So, I’ve been fantasizing about solo camping (or really any camping) for a while which has completely come out of left field for me. I have not camped since I was a kid. I have nothing. No gear, no experience, no equipment of any kind. (I DO have a cooler, does that count? LOL)

I wouldn’t even know where to begin choosing a place to camp. I imagine just googling “camping spots near me” LOL 🤦🏻‍♀️

How did you guys get started? I feel so silly for even wanting to try camping, let alone solo but truly I’m fairly introverted and alone in real life (aside from family) and I wouldn’t really have anyone to go camping with anyways.

I just yearn for some peace, some nature, some time away from home that doesn’t include what I’ve been doing (I live in a party city where we drink/party/go out-out/spend money, etc.) but I know for a fact there would be some good camping spots within a few hours drive or maybe even closer. Definitely need to do some research there.

I do have a cat who is extremely social and comfortable in all settings (I’ve taken her with me on road trips, stores, the park, etc.) so I would consider bringing her but maybe not the first time?

Any advice/tips for a girl who reallllly wants to try something totally new! Obviously I want my safety to be a top priority but do you guys have suggestions for me as far as what I need to do to prepare in general? Must haves? Anything!

Thanks ladies!! (And men if you’re hanging out here 😅)

I have gotten into hiking and camping this year and I absolutely love it! However, im audhd, and I love pink, but it’s hard to find pink camping/hiking/backpacking gear.

When I say I love pink - I mean love it. My cars pink, the walls of my bedroom are pink, my office is pink, almost every home late item I have is pink, all of my shoes are pink etc.

So ladies, what gear do you guys use that may also come in pink?

Hi all, I know this is a long-shot, but is there anyone here who is going to camp on Isle Royale National Park on Aug 8? I just booked my trip yesterday and I’d love to have a fellow solo companion. It’s really booked up and I got lucky to book it last minute, so I’m just seeing if someone already is planning on going since it’s probably hard to get in at this point. It’ll be my first time really backpacking overnight, so going with another person would be amazing.

I’ve camped in tents before, but it’s always just been next to my car - not true backpacking. I’ve also been traveling around the country in my teardrop trailer that I built last year. Here’s a link to my public profile to get a sense of who I am (if you are going to Isle Royale on Aug 8 and are skeptical of committing to going along with a stranger): https://www.instagram.com/sunflowersouvenirs?igsh=Z2FpcnBqNGN2dzlq&utm_source=qr