Is it dangerous to solo camp? Here are some ways to get over it.

In this video we will talk about the dangers and fears of solo camping. Should you worry about snakes and spiders? Or people looking to steal your camping supplies?

0:00 start
4:00 What to be afraid of when solo camping
5:45 How to deal with wild animals when solo camping
8:30 Dealing with concerns over snake bites when solo camping
10:48 What types of injuries can you get and how to avoid them when solo camping
12:28 How to deal with evil people when solo camping
21:00 Should you use weapons to defend yourself when solo camping

[TheSimpleLivingAussie]

Great advice. I have been traveling around Australia and solo camping all my life (I'm in my mid 50's now). I have never had any issues anywhere I have camped. My main hates I have now are the party campers with loud music and leaving all their rubbish behind when they are finished.

[g.d.renehan]

Bunnings= Pestxpert wasp spray. Up to 6m distance. Stings and Blinds the target same as bear spray. ( self defence only for solo campers ). Thank me later. Cheers 👍

[justinwilbur]

My dog is the best companion, alarm system and deterrent in my kit. I still class it as solo camping 😄

[DiHandley]

Excellent channel. I’m an elderly solo camper and my solution to people with ‘issues’ is I wired a wireless receiver to all my roof lights and put an alarm siren under the bonnet. If I’m worried I first press the lights to come on. If I’m still concerned I press the siren button. Only used it once so far but it worked extremely well.Subbed

[gqwarrior]

Great advice mate. I've been solo camping for a little over 30 years with no real problems. The best advice I have to avoid issues with anyone else is to push into places most people can't be bothered going to. I'm an avid fisho so getting to those out of the way places gives me a better chance of landing bigger/more fish but it also greatly reduces the chances of encountering other people. I've found some ripper spots

[ageofatheism]

I have camped all through the Kimberley region without problems, my favorite spots are around Wolfe Creek, hope to catch you up this way sometime,
Regards
Mick

[garysheppard]

Australia seems to have a reputation (mostly overseas) of having everything that will kill you. 
It's true that of course we have snakes and spiders but just be careful and they are of little significance. 
Obviously, don't swim where there are crocs and don't swim in stinger waters but apart from that it's a very safe country in which to roam about. 
I like camping in Oz because we don't have large carnivores. 
Yeah, in the worst case scenario you might cop a sting. But nothings going to jump out and eat you. 
If I lived in a country with (for example) bears I'd be much more worried about walking or camping in the bush.

[anamargaretlowery]

I solo motorcycle camp here in the U.S I bring a product that is a bleed stop for large wounds. Like you said slowing down and being more careful while chopping wood, vegetables etc. I also put bells on my pack while hiking. I carry bear spray and "The Governor " For personal protection. Bears, cougars, and people. I agree though don't allow it in your head. Keep camp picked up and locked up. Happy Camping!🙂

[newtonmiller]

Great topic, and sensible advice esp about weapons, Competence and legality are the keys to that issue, best to stay away from trouble if you can, my only add on is to consider an out, that is, if you’re concerned, or there’s a chance of the situation changing, have your car pointed in the direction of the way out, this goes for both wild people, but also Mother Nature issues, fire, flood, storm etc.

[ElfAzzid]

I think most blokes with sleep with a weapon next to them when NOT camping. The good old baseball bat for example. Especially if they have a family to protect. We're the ones expected to check bumps in the night.
I lived in a unit about a decade ago, and the couple across the hall from me had their door kicked in and were abducted. They kicked a few more doors, but I had the police on the way. It was a scary night.
If I camp solo, I'm far from anybody. I really get out into the wild. Usually backpack hammock camping. Generally stealthy. Not in a camp site.
When camping with the family, I keep a weapon close at hand. If someone or something messes with my kids.... well, I'm coming out like a mad man.
Never had any negative encounters while camping, aside from young, drunk idiots in 4x4s hooning about. But even they leave you alone. They just mess up your zen.

All the dangerous people are generally too scared to go camping. You're safer in the bush than any town or city.
For all people know, YOU'RE the serial killer waiting for them. Especially when you're camping solo.

[MrFastFarmer]

I woke up at 3am yesterday with banging and clanging going on, and thought ok who’s robbing me. Turned out to be a huge possum cleaning up the dishes. My tip would be always wash the dishes before bed and always make sure your bin bag is zipped up. Never leave any trace of food out.

[edswdcamping]

Great video and a great conversation starter. I myself enjoy solo camping. I think the most significant risk for people who are solo camping is being alone with their own thoughts if you know what I mean. And I find the best Music to keep people away is the Bee Gees.😀

[nickslotus]

If it doesn’t feel right, pack up and find another spot

[paulhardie]

The o’l extra long Maglight works a treat shines a good light and is heavy duty enough with enough weight behind it to defend your self if needed bonus ya can’t get arrested for having one 😉

[rockbiterhd]

I spent a lot of time in the bush I use to swag on the ground then it was in the landcruiser set up but now to many well different types and they are everywhere so no more and that is only my own progression from over the years .totally agree in your advice if you are not comfortable move no worries enjoy

[davef]

I do solo hiking, luckily I go where there arent many people but you made some good points — widow makers and hypothermia scare me more than any people or animals.

[topcabdriver]

Total agree with what you're talking about, I travel the outback most people I come across just want to have a catch up over a billy of tea

[sizercam]

I've done 2 week solo push-bike rides along the Murray. To be honest, you meet all sorts being solo. An in all solo camping I've never had a bad experience with any of them.

[Gerkhin]

Nice philosophies. A little different if you are a woman.

[lauriecetinic-dorol]

Off topic but about the yahoo crowd... camping at Yaegerup dunes WA. The kids and I went to bed. The party crowd kept going. About 1am we were woken by their daughter ( 6ish years old) crying out looking for her mother...
They all gotten samshed and driven off to the beach .. imagine if that girl had gotten lost in bush... luckily my daughter was 9 and sat in the tent with her until they came back about an hour later...
Still shudder over thought that they left the kids to go drunk nught driving.