Overcome the Fear of Solo Stealth Camping - Afraid of Camping Alone

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  • Опубликовано: 31 июл 2024
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    This is the question I get asked the most why am I not afraid when I go stealth camping? Fear can stop you doing things unless you confront it and find out what it is you are afraid of. Once you gain experience and get to understand what the noises are you can overcome your fear and begin to enjoy the experience of being outside and camping with nature.
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  • @jamesrockford6700
    @jamesrockford6700 2 года назад +1

    While camping once I had two aliens enter my tent and probe me for over an hour. Then they got dressed and left quickly. I couldn't sit down for a week.

  • @ThuMinhNguyen2010
    @ThuMinhNguyen2010 2 года назад

    Khu rừng cắm trại thật tuyệt vời 👍 ông chia sẻ cách cắm trại rất hay 👍 Thank you very much 💚

  • @oscar38
    @oscar38 Год назад

    I once camped on a dry part of a wide river bed in Scotland. When you're inside your imagination runs away, I was worried the water level would rise up. The early hours I heard very strange noises on the tent itself. Turned out, when I got up in day light, all ot was was snow building up on the tent, then sliding off. But your imagination wants to tell you different.

  • @wildthinair
    @wildthinair 2 года назад +1

    I cycled John O’Groats to Land’s End in August with a hooped bivvy. Being tired helps with the fear of a stealth camp. Head down and put a podcast on.

    • @DayTripperAdventures
      @DayTripperAdventures  2 года назад +1

      Wow what an achievement, well done. Agreed exhaustion helps. I think good ear plugs also I’m looking to find something for this better than the normal foam ones if you have any suggestions 👍

  • @pointofviewgr
    @pointofviewgr 2 года назад +1

    Great sharing 👍

  • @BourneOutside
    @BourneOutside 2 года назад

    Tip Top on those Top Tips, Richard!
    Listen up folks 👍

    • @DayTripperAdventures
      @DayTripperAdventures  2 года назад

      Thanks Tim - The badger sounds like some wild campers in their hammocks 😂

  • @AnthonyJohnson1
    @AnthonyJohnson1 2 года назад +2

    Great tips Richard. That first solo camp is always a nerve wracking experience. The tip about avoiding animal tracks is a good one. It’s easy to overlook that

  • @paul0gb
    @paul0gb 2 года назад

    Its good to face your fears 100%

  • @JeffBishop_KB3QMT
    @JeffBishop_KB3QMT Год назад

    When I was a skinny little kid of about 12 or 13 years old, I was walking through the woods in the pitch dark without a flashlight with a good stick in one hand and a rock in the other. Suddenly it occurred to me that it was pitch dark, even in the unlikely event that someone was laying for me, they couldn't see anything either. As far as anyone might know, I could be a full grown man packed with muscles and packing a gun. Of course no one would be laying for me, I was the only one foolish enough to go through the thick woods at night without a light, but that thought was all I needed to bring comfort and confidence traveling through the woods at night. I wasn't afraid anymore. That was over 50 years ago.

  • @GraysOutdoors
    @GraysOutdoors 2 года назад +1

    This summer we were family camping and a loud scratching noise we thought it was a badger destroying our tent. Turned out it was a beetle under our mat. 😂😂 ATB. Grays

    • @DayTripperAdventures
      @DayTripperAdventures  2 года назад +1

      Haha the smallest thing in the depths of night sounds like a giant - especially when amplified through a camping mat 👍 Richard

  • @treksntarps
    @treksntarps 2 года назад +1

    Great tips and advice there 👍 . All very true . Take care

    • @DayTripperAdventures
      @DayTripperAdventures  2 года назад +1

      Thanks, just what I learnt the last year from many sleepless nights 👍😄

    • @treksntarps
      @treksntarps 2 года назад

      @@DayTripperAdventures yes mate . I've had similar experiences 😂 you live and learn hey . Atb 👍

  • @kod-ee-wom-pl
    @kod-ee-wom-pl 2 года назад

    Hello! 😃 Thank you for the camping tour. Have a happy weekend 😊👏🏻

  • @vincesmith9138
    @vincesmith9138 2 года назад

    Isn't it funny that after all these thousands of years of evolution mankind is still afraid of the dark.
    You can spend all day outside but as soon as the sun goes down BAM we tremble in fear.BUT as you say DT you can face your fears,overcome them or at least contain them. You can watch a million RUclips vids on wildcamping but the only way to to conquer you fear is to do it.
    Little steps at a time and you'll get there and you'll be snapping at the bit to do it again.
    In my 60s now and still get a camp in every month. I still get butterflies, still sleep less than four hrs a camp but l feel part of nature now not scared of it.
    Thanks for the video DT.
    P.S DO NOT REPEAT DO NOT WATCH HORROR MOVIES before you go on a camp.lol

    • @DayTripperAdventures
      @DayTripperAdventures  2 года назад +1

      Thanks Vince - it’s fear of what we don’t know or can’t see. You’re right it’s normal to get butterflies before we go out, but as soon as your out there it’s easier. Definitely no horror movies 👍😄

  • @icegypsy99
    @icegypsy99 Год назад

    These are so.e great tips. Starting to vet into hiking. I don't feel comfortable with camping yet. I get spooked very easily. No garden here. Highrise balcony. I could try a sleeping bag in the night or look into camping out in a friend's yard. My other big fear is preditors. Here in canada we have bears, some larger cats, massive moose, wolves, coyotes etc. Where I live we have fox & Fisher cats that can make terrifying sounds. We do get the occasional black bear. Uncommon, but it only takes one. We do have a large public campground that is usually busy, and at most you might get skunks or raccoons looking for people food. You have to pay but I might try there first. At least there are washrooms, park staff. Wish we were in the UK where preditors aren't an issue.

    • @DayTripperAdventures
      @DayTripperAdventures  Год назад +1

      Thanks yes totally different environment to here. There’s nothing really to worry about in UK. Best try campground first and make sure you stay safe but still enjoy the great outdoors

  • @vlogkkc
    @vlogkkc 2 года назад

    Nice sharing👌👌👌👍👍

  • @chrisgray7257
    @chrisgray7257 Год назад

    You give the best advice mate, like the dad I never had, cheers.

  • @thaitoansanbat.5243
    @thaitoansanbat.5243 2 года назад

    the scenery is so beautiful the video you shared is very good and interesting. Thank you for everything. Wishing you a happy new year and many good things

  • @nadra.klkotadumai3962
    @nadra.klkotadumai3962 2 года назад

    Good sharing my frd

  • @antonybuckley2645
    @antonybuckley2645 2 года назад

    Very inspiring videos .just prove you don't need lots of gear to enjoy the wild camping

    • @DayTripperAdventures
      @DayTripperAdventures  2 года назад

      I think when you start off get best value you can as you don’t know if you’ll like the hobby but as you get more experience you may have more confidence you will keep using it so will probably upgrade to better gear

  • @playeroflife
    @playeroflife 2 года назад

    Great advice 👍🏻 thks. I just need to do it and have fun. Hopefully next Sat out for a camp.

    • @DayTripperAdventures
      @DayTripperAdventures  2 года назад +1

      That’s great - it will definitely be an adventure. Let me know how you get on 👍

  • @phongtraviethuong7551
    @phongtraviethuong7551 2 года назад

    Keep up the good work

  • @billymoffat4744
    @billymoffat4744 2 года назад +1

    fantastic advice Richard as always, love the content much appreciated for taking the time to share brother.

  • @wildtroutangler
    @wildtroutangler 2 года назад

    Great advice, thanks for sharing.

  • @biggiebiggiesmall88
    @biggiebiggiesmall88 2 года назад

    brilliant video Richard, some top advice!

    • @DayTripperAdventures
      @DayTripperAdventures  2 года назад

      Thanks Natalia - hope it was helpful. Are your videos coming soon? 👍

  • @CDPOutdoors
    @CDPOutdoors 2 года назад

    Some really good advice
    All the best
    Clive

  • @grantswheelstohills
    @grantswheelstohills 2 года назад +1

    Thanks Richard, some good points. Interesting sound the badger makes. Never knew that.

  • @benhikescamps
    @benhikescamps 2 года назад +1

    Great advice Richard. I find just sitting and being in the environment makes me feel so much more settled and attuned to nature. This in turn calms any nerves I might have. Good vid and thank you. Ben

    • @DayTripperAdventures
      @DayTripperAdventures  2 года назад +1

      Thanks Ben - yes I think once your tent is set up and it goes dark best to just get in and pretend your at home 😂

  • @h.bsfaithfulservant4136
    @h.bsfaithfulservant4136 2 года назад +1

    Thanks Richard 🙏. Some very useful points , many of which go unmentioned on other stealth camping channels 👍

  • @lion-gc5rh
    @lion-gc5rh 2 года назад

    Yes i am afraid to go solo camping a grown man who has never done a stealth . I was considering having a go ,plenty of places where i live. And I was planning to do first one later on in the year when less people are about ,Too cold, Its daft being scared i know but walking through a woodland at night on my own fills me with a certain dread , Silly but its a hurdle that needs to be overcome. Look forward to your next camping video. Your advice will be taken .All the best Len

    • @DayTripperAdventures
      @DayTripperAdventures  2 года назад

      Hi Len, best to just try walking more in the dark and get familiar with your area. A good torch and trekking poles also help give you more confidence too 👍

  • @drew4773
    @drew4773 2 года назад +1

    Oh I remember my first camp the noises blimey still doing it though… great content brother will sure help people get into this hobby 🤘

    • @DayTripperAdventures
      @DayTripperAdventures  2 года назад +1

      Thanks Drew it’s definitely a learning experience, but hopefully it gets easier when we get used to the noises 👍

  • @dancaig3704
    @dancaig3704 2 года назад

    great video

  • @rollingstrongwithrazo1915
    @rollingstrongwithrazo1915 2 года назад

    Loved the scary intro music. I think this video will help to dispel a newbies initial fears. I can’t wait to go on my first stealth camp. 😎❤️🇬🇧🇵🇭

    • @DayTripperAdventures
      @DayTripperAdventures  2 года назад

      You don’t want to watch horror films it just scares people from doing things (which are basically safe with a few precautions). It’s fun experimenting with the music like this 👍♥️😄🇬🇧

  • @BurtonOutdoors
    @BurtonOutdoors 2 года назад

    Excellent tips there Richard 👌

    • @DayTripperAdventures
      @DayTripperAdventures  2 года назад +1

      Hi Lee - thanks, basic tips for an experienced outdoorsmen man like you, but may help someone somewhere. I look forward to meeting up sometime soon 👍

    • @BurtonOutdoors
      @BurtonOutdoors 2 года назад

      @@DayTripperAdventures Deffo up for a meet up Richard, we need to get a date in with Mr Tim 👍

  • @sipapito
    @sipapito Год назад

    Great advice, I live in Germany and everything here is prohibited and controlled. Thanks, for the sounds never heard a badger.

    • @DayTripperAdventures
      @DayTripperAdventures  Год назад

      Thanks - here you just stay hidden and you’re fine

    • @sipapito
      @sipapito Год назад

      @@DayTripperAdventures Don’t get me wrong it’s totally possible I just have to get rid of the fear .

  • @chrisandsamlivingthedream
    @chrisandsamlivingthedream 2 года назад

    Cheers buddy .. first thing I think of on every time I see full moon is werewolf s …. Good vid .. cheers Chris & Sam

  • @shakeybeatz
    @shakeybeatz 2 года назад

    The thing that worries me the most is a tree falling on me. As far as anything else, i just carry a big knife.

    • @DayTripperAdventures
      @DayTripperAdventures  2 года назад

      Yes you have to try and spot the risky trees but sometimes they just fall

  • @DaveGoodman1959
    @DaveGoodman1959 2 года назад +1

    Such a brilliant video Richard, top marks. So informative. Being in nature is so good. People have asked me where can You camp in Leicestershire, I don't say where as its all private land but I say get out for a walk get a feel for places and you could actulay camp just about anywhere.
    Kind regards. 👍

    • @DayTripperAdventures
      @DayTripperAdventures  2 года назад +1

      Thanks Dave - I could n’t agree more. It’s the basic skills you need to scout out safe hidden places where no people are. It’s not hard but does take courage to go and do it 👍

    • @DaveGoodman1959
      @DaveGoodman1959 2 года назад

      @@DayTripperAdventures definitely 👍

  • @stevetaylor8446
    @stevetaylor8446 2 года назад

    Personally, I prefer to go on my own 99% of the time. Once in a blue moon with company I don't mind, but I do love the solitude and peace and quiet. Few weeks back, I heard something running toward my hammock. I undid the zip and whatever it was made a fast break through the undergrowth. Can only be a fox

    • @DayTripperAdventures
      @DayTripperAdventures  2 года назад +1

      Yeah I think the animals are much more scared of us which is handy 👍😄

  • @jeannettewehner2360
    @jeannettewehner2360 2 года назад

    Wonderful advice, Day Tripper, thank you! I've never heard anyone give these good tips before! Good work!

    • @DayTripperAdventures
      @DayTripperAdventures  2 года назад

      Thanks Jeannette - it’s good to share what we learn on the way to hopefully help others 👍

  • @optimixxx
    @optimixxx 2 года назад

    In my area the bears are showing up and hurt a lot of people, this is what I am afraid of

    • @DayTripperAdventures
      @DayTripperAdventures  2 года назад

      That’s too bad DivinAA. I did think about how there are different dangers in other countries. There are some genuine dangers that you have to research and know how to deal with. In UK there are no bears anymore 👍

    • @optimixxx
      @optimixxx 2 года назад

      @@DayTripperAdventures lucky you, they are protected here, if you kill or harm it they put you in jail ... I am sleeping in my bed instead, until the law says otherwise

  • @furiouspez6837
    @furiouspez6837 11 месяцев назад

    Badgers are my fear

    • @DayTripperAdventures
      @DayTripperAdventures  11 месяцев назад

      Yes it’s definitely good to keep a look out for badger sets and avoid them

  • @OldNavajoTricks
    @OldNavajoTricks Год назад

    If you know your enemies name, then you have a power over it...

  • @antonybuckley2645
    @antonybuckley2645 2 года назад

    My fear is dogs .been attacked as a child twice by alsatians the thought of dig walkers letting viscose dogs off not knowing you are there .

    • @DayTripperAdventures
      @DayTripperAdventures  2 года назад

      Yes it is a risk although only once a dog approached me in camp and it was no problem. I do take hiking poles ready to use to defend myself if required 👍

  • @RootsLion
    @RootsLion 2 года назад +1

    20 quid for a head torch? ur mad. 4 quid in sports direct less in wilkinsons ect smh