>>1229449 Now for the main partHow I started:
Don't know actually, I spent most of my childhood innawoods so it kind of was natural thing for me to bugger off somewhere for the weekend.
> I want to try camping by myselfWell, to be honest it's always better to start off with someone who is experienced or at least with some friends. But if you want to try on your own here's what I'd probably do
> get the basic camping stuff> learn where you're allowed to camp and make fireEvery country has it bit different, usually bit of googling should give you enough info.
>plan your first tripFor first time you can just do simple overnight trip. You might want to wait a month or two if you don't have the gear for colder conditions. In the mean time you can read books / learn about basic camping stuff. When the time comes, I'd recommend picking a well accesible campsite or a cheap campgrounds near the city you live in. Campgrounds might be bit better, since you can ask other people for help if you need (setting up tent, making fire etc.). See the weather forecast and plan accordingly with your clothes. Leave early so you can set up your tent / tarp before night. Cook something nice, drink tea, read a book, go to sleep whenever.
Tent is better for starters, it's heavier, but offers good wind protection and is overall more comfy I guess. Starter tarps are cheaper and lighter though. If you have good weather you can sleep in just your sleeping bag under the stars. Depends on climate.
Repeat to your liking, make longer trips when you feel like it. Camping is like fucking, it will probably feel pretty awkward for the first time, but it gets better with experience and it's not a shame to get some tips from more experienced people. That guy in the pic is a friend of mine on his first camping trip. Bought cheapest backpack he found, used normal garden work clothes, borrowed my old sleeping bag and he had a blast.
Feel free to ask what else you want to know!
