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       >> 1  Anonymous Hobbyist  2026-08-05 03:10 ID:75zkvABT
         I want to get into Camping as a hobby.
         I like the idea of:
         
         spending more time in naturehiking to my destinationisolation from the people/technologycooking, drinking, and reading whilst camping (seems novel)However, I’m a noob. Do I need a lot of expensive equipment? Or can you enjoy this sort of thing on a budget?
         Anything to be aware of? Should I stick to established campsites, or just yolo it?
       
       >> 2  Anonymous Hobbyist  2026-08-07 20:05 ID:qlmOdxB7
         I have no idea but I'm gonna guess that you shouldn't just hike into the woods alone by yourself with no experience. And also make sure you get some bear spray if they are an issue in your area.
       
       >> 3  Anonymous Hobbyist  2026-08-08 00:40 ID:VKNmVMAg
         I also have no idea, but I agree with >>2. Don't go alone, but if you absolutely must, at least go to an established campsite area where there are other people in a reasonable vicinity, probably.
       
       >> 4  Anonymous Hobbyist  2026-08-08 10:17 ID:za8vqo6G
         When I go camping I just take a tent, a bag of clothes, a bag of food and a sleeping bag. I wear my normal trainers and I use my clothes as a sleeping mat. In my country we don't have to worry about bears or anything, but I've camped in other countries where it's illegal to put up a tent in some places, like trespassing or something.
       
       >> 5  >>1  2026-08-14 16:30 ID:Heaven
         >>2,3
         I appreciate the concern. I live on an island where there aren't a lot of dangerous wildlife, though people still get into trouble on hikes and climbs on occasion, mainly if they trip/fall and get injured. I didn't know Bear Spray was a real thing! That's wild.
         I do sometimes hike with some friends so I wouldn't say I'm totally unexperienced there - but I am when it comes to camping. I would really like to be able to do this sort of thing at my own, relaxed pace. None of my friends like reading or hanging around one place for long so our hikes have always been "speedruns".
         
         >>4
         Thanks for the info - this sounds more or less what I'd like to do - nothing extreme. I'll update if I ever make the effort to actually go out camping (and I probably need to acquire a tent first).
       
       >> 6  Anonymous Hobbyist  2026-09-11 20:43 ID:ZKyAx8ll
         >>1
         I've done a bunch of solo camping out in nature, I'll share some tips.
         You don't really need a lot of expensive equipment. A cheap foam mat, warm sleeping bag, a small gas burner + canister, small pot to heat food in, some water bottles, some warm clothes for when evening sets in, maybe a small tent and a backpack large enough to fit everything is enough.
         Pretty much all of this can be aquired pretty cheaply, you won't get the latest and greatest but for simple overnighters it's fine.
         For food bring whatever, it's very nice to have a warm meal in the evening. Make it's enough to feel full and satisfied. And don't forget breakfast.
         Also you unless you're going camping in the middle of summer you probably need a warmer sleeping bag than you think you need.
       
       
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