Why You Should Try Solo Camping

Solo camping is different from group camping. It is worth doing at least once.

You make every decision. Where to camp, when to eat, when to hike. No compromise.

You sit with your thoughts. No conversation to fill the silence. That is uncomfortable at first, then profound.

You learn self reliance. Nobody else will set up the tent or start the fire. You figure it out.

You notice more. Alone, your senses open up. The birds, the wind, the stars.

Start small. One night at a developed campground. Then work up to remote spots.

Bring a book. The evening is long. It will be one of the most peaceful nights of your life.