The FEAR of solo CAMPING
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- Опубликовано: 8 авг 2022
- The FEAR of solo CAMPING
In this video I take the Wild country helm compact 1 tent out for it's first wild camping trip in the Peak District. The trip nearly didn't happen as for some reason I've been struggling with some kind of fear or anxiety of being alone. Solo wild camping can have it's fears and challenges for many new campers. In this video I discuss a few of those things.
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Glad to see you addressing this Paul. I was ridiculed online last weekend after posting in a wildcamping group about the fact that I had bailed on a coastal camp due to being unsettled by someone who appeared to be trying to watch me from a clifftop above me while I was setting up my tent. Im relatively new to camping (only been out twice before) and was by myself, about 3 miles away from the nearest town with the sun just setting when it happened. Something felt off so I trusted my gut and left, but several people in the comments said I was being paranoid, told me to "get a grip", "man up" called me a snowflake and had a right good laugh at my expense, so I ended up deleting the post out of embarrassment.
Thankfully a kind soul addressed it in a new post the following morning and thousands of users liked the post with hundreds of comments from people telling me I made the right call. It's reassuring to hear voices like yours in the camping community saying that theres nothing wrong with having fears about wildcamping, or calling it a night if something is concerning you. I could have easily been put off camping by those comments after that, but seeing others like yourself admit that you had similar experiences when you started helps to keep me motivated. Cheers!
Always trust your gut. It's usually telling you something for a reason. When you say someone was trying to watch you, do you mean they were trying to make it so you couldn't see them?
Ignore the troll’s
@@Martin-88 yeah, as I had no idea they were there until they made a noise, at which point I started looking around for a bit as I couldn't see where it had come from, until I looked up and saw the outline of a person's head and shoulders, seemingly crouched down (could have been sitting though) overlooking my campspot. Was more than likely just someone who happens to be looking out from viewpoint when I arrived and was curious to see what I was up to, but I think the combination of being startled and that fact that I was aware someone now knew I was there alone and out of reach of the nearest town was enough to put me off.
Our threat detection software is capable of perceiving far more than the sum of what we see and hear.. always trust your instincts when they tell you something ain't right.
The difference is, they weren't there. There are some weirdos attracted to the coast that you won't find in the high and remote locations. If it doesn't feel right, bail out.
After watching your videos for 2 years I finally got myself out in the New Forest last week for my first wild camp. Absolutely shit myself for the whole night. Bats, deer, cows, horses... But I really loved it. On the way home, all I kept thinking about was doing it again. Thank you for giving me the confidence. I'm not sure you realise sometimes how appreciated your videos are. All the best 👍🏽
100% this! Thank you Paul
I had a Grizzly bear one night who wanted to eat me , up in the Rockies, great night camping that was!
haha good job, glad you have made it okay. I was actually told to move on in New Forest one time 😂
They weren't bats, deer, cows and horses, they were vampires, werewolves, ghosts & serial killers.
Hey bro I’m from new forest if u ever need some people to go camping with me and a couple other mates do it when we can
Honestly, this is one of the best video's i have seen you do. Its authentic, relevant and genuinely interesting, given with a really natural and friendly manner. Thanks Paul :)
Thanks Dave 👍🏻
Same here. It's personal. Our thoughts, feelings. Just get out there and don't worry about what others think. It's just you. No one else. Such a sobering time to even get to know your self.
I agree Dave, the photography is stunning, breathtaking to be honest, & Paul comes across as calm, engaging and a really interesting fellow: I liked it a lot.
Paul is great!
What Dave said ☝️
Working in a warehouse 9 hours a day then coming home and sitting in a small living room then bed and getting up and doing it all over again, 5 days a week gets me down. I enjoy a bit of camping for the same reasons as yourself Paul. When I cant get out i put one of your videos on , love it . Don't stop and enjoy what your doing, best of luck mate.
Pete have you ever thought about getting a job in a more mobile role so your in a different environment every day? I’m a HGV class driver and sleep away in my cab Monday to Friday, but I get too wake up somewhere different each day, plus I get too sleep in my warm comfy cab with a full size single memory foam mattress. I have a microwave, coffee maker, little camping gas stove, and a fridge freezer and I love it, especially when I do the European runs and wake up in places like France, Spain, Italy etc. i couldn’t think of anything worse than working in the same factory with the same environment everyday, especially with managers and supervisors about. Me I’m my own boss, just ring up my planner, get my route and load for the day and off I go👍🏻
@@matty6848 How would you maintain a relationship or friendships? It's not a life for everyone
@@londonspade5896 Relationship? Are you talking about women? They hold you back, drag you down and break your heart.
That's the life I use to lead in the UK back in the 1990's. It sucked.
@@londonspade5896 There's lots of websites that arrange meetings in laybys. Just flash your headlights a few times😆
Well done Paul and my guess is that the fears around wild camping is not spoken about enough. You’re also being very honest and genuine about your own worries and anxieties. These qualities put your channel head and shoulders above the rest.
You know, Paul, you're not alone with the feelings that wash over you sometimes. Most of my backpacking was solo. And much of the time it was all good. But on some trips, a feeling of loneliness was so strong. I'd be missing my wife and kids, and yet I'd just left them. No rhyme or reason to it.
Thanks for being honest and transparent. It's greatly appreciated 👍
Go camping with your family. Maybe camping is more fun with your family.
Humans are meant to be social creatures, during these last two years I've had to distance myself from the brainwashed folk, those who are complying with all the nonsense that will take all our freedom away. Even now, with all the evidence of what the people behind the world economic forum are doing, their 'Great Reset' plan and 'agenda 2030' are openly talked about yet some folk still can't see it.
@@POMOLY I love to go alone, but I also had days I not felt conftable. That happens some time, for shure it is fun to go with the family, but my wife would never sleep in the forest and my kids are too young for it. In some years maybe if they want.
@@wesleysnider2915 When your kids get a little older, maybe by that time, they want to go camping and explore nature with you.
I just did my first solo wild camp a couple of weeks ago! Honestly, it was really really hard to turn my brain off and stop worrying about the weather and wildlife and just sleep. I think I got about two consecutive hours in before the sun came up. But I'm extremely proud of myself for doing it anyway, and I'm looking forward to starting a walking tour of Devon and Cornwall next week.
Something that works for me is listening to music via earphones. It gives my brain something familiar to focus on, even though I could still hear outside noises. Went on my first solo wild camp last weekend and it worked great.
Hey Paul - I live and camp in Alberta, Canada 🇨🇦, forests mainly and 99% of the time alone (plus my dog Esme 🐶). The only thing I'm fearful of is strangers - forget the bears, cougars, moose etc - I know they typically want nothing to do with me BUT a stranger wandering into camp puts my hackles up immediately. I don't think I felt the same way when I lived in the UK - but now it's something I'm very conscious of - Thanks for the great video! Michael 👍
I was doing a section hike on the US Appalachian Trail. I intentionally selected a time a section and direction that would give me solitude. I discovered that there is a fine line between solitude and loneliness. Yeah, I'd see other hikers during the day, usually going the other way. In 267 miles of hiking, I only hiked with another person for about 30 of them. It does get lonely. Last year on 566 miles I at least met another hiker going the same way and we went 100 miles together and we remain friends. My next hike is planned for about 250 miles and is with someone. I do love going alone because you're in charge of your own schedule, but sometimes, just having company is more enjoyable.
Can we just take a moment to appreciate the ridiculously amazing camera angles. What effort mate!
My number 1 cure for overthinking and anxiety is to stop drinking booze and go to the gym, lift weights go swimming and do saunas every day or 6 days a week at least haven’t drank for the last 2 months apart from yesterday when I went camping (had 2 Indian pale ales), you feel so much better mate honestly
I'm glad I've found this video (I follow your channel and have done for a while but hadn't seen this one...) - the last vid I put up addressed this - for years I've avoided silence and solitude due to the thoughts that creep in - my wife knew when I weas super stressed as she's come home and every TV and radio would be on... Riding my bike in the wilderness has been fine because you're 'doing' all the time - I rode in the West Brecon Beacons last week and all of sudden, at the top of a climb, I stopped to look at the view and had this overwhelming sense of peace and quiet that I'm not sure I've ever had in my life (I'm 46, man..!) - it really hit me hard... the last three years have been insanely hard and I've done everything I can to block out thoughts, in not very healthy ways - but at the top of that climb I realised that there wasn't anything there to block out any more - things have got better over the last 6 months but the habits I'd built up to block it out were still there... it was quite a moment of realisation. Thank you for your honesty - you say all the things that we all feel but none of the other wild camping videos address. Cheers Paul, thank you so much.
I remember having a pheasant land on the top of my tent at the crack of dawn. I made a stranger noise than it did!
Beautifully shot video, glad you’re enjoying your solo time again. 👍
Another great video thanks.
My first wild camp was on Dartmoor, i was all pitched up and watching the football on my phone (with a beer) when a load of ponies and foals turned up, it was absolutely incredible.
What wasnt incredible was the simple fact that they didnt leave when i went to bed.
Despite knowing they where there i spent all night petrified of the noises they were making !
Scariest night of my life, every wild camp since has been bliss compared to that 😂
You were rewarded with spectacular conditions and stunning views Paul! You know what resonates so well? Your authenticity. I was listening to a podcast about storytelling and the consistent theme that comes through is one of emotional connection adding credibility and acting as a magnet. When you tell us about Jo suggesting somewhere familiar and being open and candid about your fears, it just adds to the joy of watching this. Thank you 🙏🏼
I went on my first solo wildcamp this sunday night just gone and although I made a few mistakes along the way, I still had an amazing time!
Such an honest video discussing an important topic. Being alone overnight in the wilds challenges our essential requirement for companionship. It’s easy to feel like a failure when we have those moments and have to bail. It’s natural to feel apprehensive and there shouldn’t ever be pressure to do something you’re not ready for. More of this motivational content please!
What a amazing and peaceful episode again paul!i started following youre channel a long time ago, but i never made the step to go solo wild camping. Now 3 weeks ago i had a though accident, wherei need to recover from for at least 1,5 months. A lot of thinking happened in the hospital and a lot of watching paul messner solo wild camping. So after my recovery im going on my first solo wild camping adventure and its not going to be a single camp. Im gonna do this all my life. I started ordering gear in the hospital, so a lot already is ready to get in my new osprey backpack. Thanks for the inspiring movies paul! Keep on going! I cant wait to seek up the peaceful mountains and get my head calm! And maybe even in the lake and peak district. Greetings from amsterdam, the netherlands💪
Get well soon my friend 👍🏻
What a wonderful plan for recuperation! I have wild camped much of my adult life (camped all my childhood too but not wild!) and continue to do so despite my health deteriorating a lot. Take it easy on yourself, don't be concerned about any trolls and if it's a few camps before you stay in the tent overnight that's grand. I can't walk far at all now so always have the car as a backup and if I'm even slightly feeling it's not right I decamp to the car with my sleeping bag, leave things set up and go back to it at sunrise for a brew and the magic of the dawn air on a wild camp, nothing like it, you will not look back!
Just got back from walking the entire coast of the isle of wight and wild camped 5 straight nights. I went with a mate. I can't tell you how much I enjoyed it, I will never forget that, one of my best trips. Just do it and once you make a few great memories you will just want to be doing it as much as possible.
Thank you all! Im going to make the best out of it! And even share my adventurs with everyone.. this community is so full of respect and joy! And the love for the outdoors is so great! And thats not a normal thing now a days.. everyone keep going and thanks foor the feedback! @paulmessner, i will.. thank you!
Paul ....this is a great video ....I used to camp alone on my local forest ( Ashdown forest ) and tbh at night it used to get a bit creepy .... one night I heard some heavy step noises outside the tent ....thinking it could be a human I then struck up a struck up a conversation with an imaginary friend ( thinking the more people in the tent the less chance of attack )... I did feel a bit silly at daylight when I saw the footprints of a deer ... LOL
Amazing sunrise, thanks for sharing Paul
Silence and No people pure heaven
Hi Paul, I get so excited planning and packing beforehand but when i am driving to my spot to start the walk to the pitch I come over with anxiety. Once I am pitched I love every minute. Great video.
Thanks for getting out there, finding your own adventure and sharing it with me. 🙏
Thank you for being so honest and open about your anxieties Paul. I totally can relate to not always enjoying doing things alone. I think it's really helpful for these things to be discussed openly so your videos will definitely create more conversation about mental health stuff. Well done and thank you!
Yup, I loved that! I might just crack my tent open in the backyard as I can't get away...
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Excellent video; anxiety is a beast to control. Thank you.
Beautiful site to wake up to ,so your probably glad you did it again ,I loved the scenery ,thank you xx
Glad you made it out. Thanks for your honesty. Your doing a great job. Keep them coming. We've missed you.
Ahh good to see you back out ,beautiful place love it up there keeping it real Thanks for Sharing.👌
Great video, full of down to earth honesty and common sense, thank you very much for sharing.
I really enjoyed this Paul. I really agree with you about the need to have a place to go to that feels familiar. I have some local spots that I like getting in some reps in to keep me fresh for something new. I am constantly torn between wanting to get out to try new adventures and then facing the risks associated of getting stuck alone. I ended up spending the last couple of years working on my survival skills to help me get better prepared for any unforeseen circumstances. Now that I'm getting out on a regular basis again, I'm really enjoying each outing and see how much I missed it. Thanks for putting this together and sharing.
Your videos are so refreshing Paul! I’m in the process of starting wild camping and actually heading out to exactly your spot tomorrow. So your views and tips are absolutely brilliant!
Beautiful views, wish I lived closer to scenary like that. Great camera work too. I had that meal a few months ago and quite enjoyed it! Thanks for continuing to express your feelings so honestly. All the best.
Great video Paul. Keeping it real. Keep it up - always good to watch you and especially when it's this honest. Cheers
as someone just trying to start out, this was really valuable to hear, thanks!
Great stuff Paul. I'm still loving the Helm one you first recommended years ago. It is superb in all weathers. I am so glad you got out and filmed. Thanks you.
Great video as always. Great to see you talking about how you are feeling etc, not enough people do that. Keep up the great content
Great video mate!!
Loved the honesty and openness about your own fears, as well as the advice for others just starting out like myself.
Great content and editing, keep up the good work. 👍🏼
This is the first time I've seen anyone address this, and something I've actually wondered if you ever experienced/still experience since I first started watching your channel. Thank you for another great video of not only lovely shot content, but raw honesty. I've often thought about trying wild camping but pretty much all those things you mentioned have held me back. Having heard your advice though about being near the car, having nothing to prove etc might just be enough to push me out the door. Thanks Paul, keep up the good work.
Great video, one of your best in regards to advice and filming. I was up there, just to the left of the rocks you were on for the night next to the path a couple of weeks ago. Inspiring video Paul, thankyou.
Brilliant vid again Paul xxx
So relevent, so honest 💞
Absolutely feel for you at the minute but you smashed it again.
The benefits of doing so are that you get to see the perfection that is the great outdoors xx
Thank you for sharing xxx
Dont forget Paul you have made a massive leap from the life you knew to this and its really tough on so many levels as often what we dream or see as a dream life also has its downside.
You did it though and you will pull through. Thanks so much!
I really enjoy your videos. This one was honest and humble.. Im glad I found your channel! what a stunning camp site! Thank you for sharing and for a great channel.
Good to see you’re back into it. You seem much more relaxed. It’s could to be doing what you love.
Sound advice Paul…I really appreciate listening to your authentic discussions of various scenarios of wild camping ⛺️
Thank you for sharing your adventure! Cheers!
Great vid, for many reasons! Thanks so much.
Glad to see you back out and having fun solo camping again. Nothing better than falling asleep and waking up to sights like that
Great content as always Paul, your videos are always inspirational and to put it frank, awesome buddy👍
I appreciate that you talk about what's going on in your head. It's not easy for some and hearing someone say what you've been thinking can be reassuring.
Just what I needed watch today. Thank you Paul, as always a great video. 100% of the time.
Thanks for this one Paul, all very apt today. For me your most important line was right at the end when you said the rest of the morning was yours.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and feelings again on this one.
I love how honestly you speak and how genuine you are. Great channel, and please keep sharing. Cheers mate.
Great video, Paul.
Got the same mug, and also the stash. Great companions on solo trips
Thanks for so much honesty. It all helps us all.
thanks for sharing this with us. appreciate it bud!
Well done and take it easy, there's no rush to get back on track we all experience the bumps in the road sometimes and remember nothing ever stays the same, what we don't like now will be totally different next week, next month, next year often in a positive way
You’re videos are so true and real. They flow like im standing next to you with that view. Thank you for being you.
Great video as always! Wildcamping can be really scary sometimes, but if you push through those moments it is very rewarding. Had a few wild bores and some deere as company last time here in Sweden. Keep up the good job and thanks!
This was such a refreshing and amazing video to watch. I don't think I've heard the fear/loneliness around wild camping discussed so openly and candidly before, and it was so reassuring to hear many of my own thoughts being echoed by you/shared by everyone down here in the comments. I'm very new to wild camping and have only done one solo, and that took a lot of courage for me to do (I have a very over active imagination at night!) - this makes me want to head out and try another alone and see how it goes. Thank you Paul!
Great to have you back. Well done.
Thankyou so much for posting. Appreciate your honesty and gentle style. Happy trails.
Your back to your absolute best Paul! Delighted and well done!
I really like your videos. They are clear of BS and show a lot of valuable information and stunning landscapes. Keep up with it Paul!
Beautiful video, loved it Thank you.
Hi Paul, I’m so glad I started wild camping. I don’t do it that often but really enjoy it when I do. The sense of freedom and connection is amazing. Sometimes, you just need to get away from it all and just ‘be’. Great video. Keep up the good work. 😀
I love this guy so genuine with sharing his thoughts and life experiences..
Really enjoyed the videos with Andy and hope you do more joint trips but really good to see you out on your own mate. Keep your head up and do things at your own pace. ATB.
Great video and great weather too 👍
Bravo Paul 👏 definitely your best video to date. Thank you for addressing this subject. You made me feel whole again 👍
Great video Paul.... I'm so glad a friend introduced me to that area and you for the inspiration to wild camp, I've got so many under the belt and am not afraid to say that being outside the tent at night by myself freaked me out at first but have slowly gained confidence with it..... I can't think of anywhere better to be than out camping and knew I had to get over it
another stunning video Paul, great filimng, and even greater sentiment, well done, and once again thank you for taking me to a place ill never get to
I need to get out this autumn. Thanks Paul
Excellent video, Paul. Great topic. When I go on a multi-day hikes, the first night is never good sleep. The more I live in the hike, in nature, in the moment as the days go by, the better my sleep gets.
You're the best Paul, these videos are so much more than gear reviews they come from the heart. You speak from experience and so openly
I've asked your advise so many times and you always have time to answer.
Thanks for what you do and long may you keep doing it. Cheers phil
Great video - it's hard to push through psychological barriers but the rewards are often bigger as a result.
Loved this video, thank you Paul.
I started watching your videos and got all my gear off eBay. And did my first wild camp at 51 years of age. Found your videos really informative and very helpful, thanks for what you bring to the wild camp followers, hope you start to feel better soon, ❤
Great video thanks for sharing Paul
Down to earth, genuine and honest, love watching your Peak District videos. I have walked the hills of the PD for years so I recognise all the places and have often thought what it would like to camp out, if the weather was like this vid then maybe, when it's blowing a hooley and pissing down then I am more than happy to sit in the comfort of my living room and watch.....keep up the good work Paul, better then any TV programme!
Totally loved this vid... it was so honest and so u... 👍
Paul,
A simply amazing video on every level! Beautiful to watch, beautifully honest ❤, beautifully rewarding to see you getting back to the things you love most about wild camping. BRAVO job!
Nice place for a morning brew up! Thanks for sharing that view Paul.
I’ve just started watching your videos and I wanted to let you know how appreciated it is to hear you talk about vulnerabilities. You are a really genuine great guy, and your videos help so much. Truly appreciated.
Great video buddy - thanks very much. Please keep doing them 👍
Paul the vids are awesome mate. You’ve really come back strong bud
Thank you Paul for such an open and frank video. You have summed it up so beautifully. I also work alone and have done so for the past 20 years. Before Covid I would spend an average of 30 nights a year sleeping in the woods, and always with others. I’m a social person and I like to share my adventures. I’ve had a personal challenge to go out on my own for a couple of years now, but I don’t really want to. Watching your video (stunning photography and views) you have inspired me to let myself off the hook! Thank you.
Cheers, Paul.
That was a good one; thanks for inviting us along.
Great video Paul. I'll be starting remote solo camping this October. Looking forward to it. This video assured me it's going to be fine.
Thank you for this great work! Totally can relate to all what you've said, and I felt validated. Keep it up!
Loved this video. Thank you for sharing your experience. Good reminder... nothing to prove
Good to see Paul, as always.
Great video Paul. This is you being yourself, enjoying it, helping others to enjoy it. Thanks!
Just great. Always great, always lifts my mood, thanks as always for posting. So much better than most stuff on TV let alone on this forum!!
I love your videos .. very easy to watch and informative.. keep up the good work
Great video. Appreciate your channel Paul.
The weather gods were certainly shining on you my friend. An absolutely beautiful sight. All the best Paul!
My first stop by your channel. You have great appeal. Honest, genuine, intelligent, funny, humble, calm. What more could anyone want? Very nice change from so, so many channels. A bit of info about your kit to help folks with their shopping, but mostly just a comfortable conversation you might have with a friend. A lot of warmth and character. I’ll be back for more. All the best. Carry on.
Thanks Paul. What great spot to camp and such great weather too.
I wonder how many people have spent time there over the centuries. It looks like a very special place.
I'm doing my first solo 4 day hike soon so I hope everything goes smoothly and I have glorious weather like you did on this one.
Cheers 👍
Great video buddy....Best wishes and happy hiking!
Pushing yourself to get out there is the absolute best advice I think you can give anyone!
The amount of times I didn't really fancy it but made myself get out and about.... Those are the days that you feel so much better about everything in life. Great video Paul, keep on keeping on mate. Beautiful place to be in the autumn 😍