1st solo overnighter in Western NC

[BigA]

Tomorrow after work I will have my first hike and solo overnighter. I have done solo's before, but not combined with a hike in and camp. I have only car camped by myself. I am really excited to do this. The wife is terrified. Hoepfully she will be okay and not worry too much. For my NC hangers I am headed to the Turkey Pen Trail Head. I have day hiked here before and I am looking forward to a little hike, hang and fish. I plan to take video while I am on the trip. I will post a report and the video when I return.

I want to thank many people here on the forum (Fireinmybones, Shug, SnakeSession and others) that have inspired me to do this solo. I have always had reservations about this, but I picked this weekend and had several people back out last minute. So, solo trip it is. This is a simple 1 night trip. I will check the forum once before I go so if anyone has any pointers let me know. Not sure how long I will hike before setting up. It depends on what time I get out of work, what time I arrive and light. I hate setting up camp with nothing, but a head lamp.

Thank you all again and have a great weekend!

[FireInMyBones]

I never thought I'd have been one of the ones listed as an inspiration.

My advice is as follows:
-make sure your plan is well known by someone at home
-stay well hydrated/ know where you can find water
-do not deviate from your plan unless necessary
-be mindful of your surroundings, setting up at night can prevent you from seeing widow-makers
-Have Fun
-Take Pictures (if you can)

I hope that you are safe on your trip and I very much look forward to hearing all about your adventure.

[Ebola]

Solo trips are great! I love my family and all, but man is it work taking them on trips. Solo, you have one meal to cook, one rig to set up and nobody to disturb the peaceful serenity of the backwoods. There is certainly a place for hiking with friends and family, but you have to get out by yourself on occasion and enjoy your time in the woods.

[BigA]

I never thought I'd have been one of the ones listed as an inspiration.

My advice is as follows:
-make sure your plan is well known by someone at home
-stay well hydrated/ know where you can find water
-do not deviate from your plan unless necessary
-be mindful of your surroundings, setting up at night can prevent you from seeing widow-makers
-Have Fun
-Take Pictures (if you can)

I hope that you are safe on your trip and I very much look forward to hearing all about your adventure.

Thanks for the pointers. I am hiking alone rivers and creeks the entire time so water should be plentiful. I tried to order some items (aquamira) from antigravity gear, but had a problem with the website. I emailed customer service Saturday and still have not heard back? Several people known exactly where I am going. Keep being a great witness. God is doing something through you.

Solo trips are great! I love my family and all, but man is it work taking them on trips. Solo, you have one meal to cook, one rig to set up and nobody to disturb the peaceful serenity of the backwoods. There is certainly a place for hiking with friends and family, but you have to get out by yourself on occasion and enjoy your time in the woods.

The wife does not camp and this will be my last summer childless. We are expecting our first this October. So this might be the first and last solo adventure! We are expecting a boy and I cannot wait to have a little buddy to take with me. However, I have always enjoyed time in wild alone when hunting so this should help fill that void as well.

[FireInMyBones]

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[dirtwheels]

Sounds great, look forward to your report, hope the fishing is great. I hope to do my 1st solo this year as well and plan to incorporate lightweight spin fishing into my trips.

Tomorrow after work I will have my first hike and solo overnighter. I have done solo's before, but not combined with a hike in and camp. I have only car camped by myself. I am really excited to do this. The wife is terrified. Hoepfully she will be okay and not worry too much. For my NC hangers I am headed to the Turkey Pen Trail Head. I have day hiked here before and I am looking forward to a little hike, hang and fish. I plan to take video while I am on the trip. I will post a report and the video when I return.

I want to thank many people here on the forum (Fireinmybones, Shug, SnakeSession and others) that have inspired me to do this solo. I have always had reservations about this, but I picked this weekend and had several people back out last minute. So, solo trip it is. This is a simple 1 night trip. I will check the forum once before I go so if anyone has any pointers let me know. Not sure how long I will hike before setting up. It depends on what time I get out of work, what time I arrive and light. I hate setting up camp with nothing, but a head lamp.

Thank you all again and have a great weekend!

[stevebo]

Have fun on your solo! I have come to really enjoy solo hiking------its so quiet, peaceful, and so flexible---you can do pretty much anything you want, any time you want! As far as the wife goes, just send her a "proof of life" text once in a while and she'll be fine!

[Caveman]

My wife worries everytime I go out, but she doesn't camp and I have to get away from time to time. I've only done a few solo overnights, but they are great. Have a good time and be careful.

[Teegs]

Haha, if my girl didn't camp, she'd never see me on the weekends. =)

Have fun man!

[Shug]

Solo.....a Billy Jack Adventure Quest)))))))
You will either love it or hate it. Some miss the company but I never get bored on a solo. Your own pace is cool. Have a great time.
Shug