First Solo overnighter coming up

[RE8ELD0G]

Hey folks
So it looks like my night out on Sat is going to be my first solo.
Its not exactly too far off the beaten track (about 100m from some farm houses)
But i do have a rather over active imagination so it could be fun.

I can see me sleeping in my boots with a knife in each hand waiting for the werewolf in the bush to attack.......

Could be fun.............:yikes:

 

[dave53]

you will have a great time don't overtthink it enjoy regards dave

 

[tartanferret]

Good luck with it! Hope you enjoy it! Take some pics !

 

[Baelfore]

congrats! You'll have a ball. Look at it this way, in 99% of cases, YOU are that scary thing in the forest with the axes and knives.

as Dave said, don't over think it, and enjoy!

Ste

 

[Paulm]

Yep, I usually figure on being the biggest, scariest thing out there

An extra wee dram will help send you off too as well as having various other health benefits of course !

Cheers, Paul

 

[RE8ELD0G]

it does not help that i have been reading the "fear of the dark" thread.......

 

[Shewie]

Keep yourself busy until bed time and then dig out the ear plugs

 

[ocean1975]

The first time I did a solo overnighter,It was great and slept well after a small bottle of brandy But it didn't stop me from dreaming of clowns attacking me in my hammock lol.But then that could of been the cheap brandy,have fun your love it

 

[cranmere]

Enjoy. There is something special about being out on your own at night.

 

[RE8ELD0G]

The something special your on about.......would that also be classified as unadulterated intense pant peeing fear????????

 

[Johnnyboy1971]

Dog Soldiers the night before you go makes things entertaining.

 

[boatman]

Sleep in the open for choice. Look at the stars and listen to the night noises. Too enjoyable to allow room for fears.

 

[Disruptive Pattern]

I can see me sleeping in my boots with a knife in each hand waiting for the werewolf in the bush to attack.......

Made me laugh, I remember the first time, the boots never came off, fully clothed, ready for action
It will be all strange noises to you, so the mind will wonder. But seriously have a great time and remember Hedgehogs sound like Elephants.

Just out of interest are you Tenting or Tarping.

 

[copper_head]

Know what this noise is and you'll be fine .

 

[RE8ELD0G]

Dog Soldiers the night before you go makes things entertaining.

I remember watching that before going on exercise in the army.
Its amazing how a film can make 20 armed soldiers stay awake for 3 nights on the trot.......

I have done plenty of nights out before so know all the animal noises, but never on my own.

 

[MartinK9]

Have a great time Mate.

 

[Alreetmiowdmuka]

The something special your on about.......would that also be classified as unadulterated intense pant peeing fear????????

Ha ha would love too know how you get on I've been building up the knackers too do a solo camp soon myself

 

[RE8ELD0G]

I think its going to be a matter of downing some strong alcohol before it gets dark and hope to sleep through.......lol

Im really looking forward to it, once im used to doing it at my usual camp site i can then start going further afield and doing some walking

 

[boney gumbo mcgee]

Good luck, I am sure you will be fine, it is very rewarding. Even if you don't sleep much first time don't worry it will get easier. One thing I find helpful is to take a mental note of the trees and shrubs before last light, so they don't become monsters in the dark. Quite often when I am hiking solo I will sit in a potential camp and get a feel for the place an hour before dark, then push on for a little bit and double back as its getting dark. Hope you have fun.

 

[Pete11]

You will be fine, hopefully ;-). I just last Friday did a solo overnighter on a hill. I am used to it now but even then , the mind can play tricks on you.

I swore blind I heard a female voice say " Hello " in an inquisitive voice, about an hour after I bedded down! Of course there was no-one else on the hill with me.

The trick is , I think , not to build something into something it is not.

Think happy thoughts !!!

Pete