| Solo Camping, and backpacking has its ups and | | | | planned. |
| downs. There is a need to keep ourselves safe | | | | If you are planning a trip to somewhere like India |
| but to also make sure that we take value from | | | | or South America, an awareness of culture, |
| the opportunity and our experience. There are | | | | people and health risks are needed. You will need |
| definitely challenges from going alone. With the | | | | more specific advice for each country. I use the |
| right attitude and preparation you will walk away | | | | Lonely Planet guides because of the amount of |
| from your trip with new friends, a feeling of | | | | information they cover and the enjoyment of |
| accomplishing something without direction from | | | | reading them. They are great if you plan to be on |
| another person, and confidence in your own ability. | | | | the move, backpacking. |
| Now i am not aware of your experience | | | | Its easy to become over concerned about the |
| Backpacking or Solo Camping. We will use this | | | | dangers out in the wilderness but do remember |
| guide from the prospective of a beginner but i | | | | what we see on the news is a small minority of |
| also hope more advanced Backpackers | | | | incidents. Be aware but not consumed otherwise |
| Adventure seekers will gain some value from this | | | | a whole trip could be ruined for thinking about |
| article. | | | | something that very rarely happens. Read |
| Safety involves an awareness of the | | | | up,follow up, take precautions and move on.... |
| environment, people and maybe culture for the | | | | If you are just starting out i hope like me and |
| trip planned. If your within your own country it is | | | | many others you get the passion for backpacking |
| not so difficult. The main awareness will be for | | | | and solo camping. your alone as much as you |
| the change in weather conditions if your from | | | | choose to be. |
| south going to north and the safety for activities | | | | |