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Q&A What practical issues do I need to be aware of when hiking or camping on my own?

Related to this question, if I'm camping and hiking on my own, I'm obviously at more of a risk than if I were with someone, and some key tasks will definitely be harder with no-one to assist (such ...

5 answers  ·  posted 12y ago by berry120‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

#2: Attribution notice added by user avatar System‭ · 2020-04-17T22:23:55Z (about 4 years ago)
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#1: Initial revision by user avatar berry120‭ · 2020-04-17T22:23:54Z (about 4 years ago)
<p>Related to <a href="https://outdoors.stackexchange.com/questions/1453/the-outdoors-solitude-and-dealing-with-loneliness">this</a> question, if I'm camping and hiking on my own, I'm obviously at more of a risk than if I were with someone, and some key tasks will definitely be harder with no-one to assist (such as putting up a tent).</p>

<p>If I were planning such a trip, what should I be aware of and therefore practice or train? I'm thinking both in terms of safety (such as learning basic first aid) and practicalities (such as learning how to quickly erect a tent on your own).</p>