To the DPF community;
Next year spring - autumn I'm considering or planning a few solo camping & hiking trips some will be weekend trips to local state parks, others would be overnights near or along a local river and one has the potential to be roughly a hundred twenty mile roundtrip hike. When I go I'll have a camping kit containing the following items;
1. 8 x 10 tarp, 8' ( X 2 4' ) bungee cords and tent stakes. - ( shelter )
2. Two 16oz. stainless steel water bottles, stainless steel canteen and Sawyer mini water filter. - ( water )
3. Assorted Mountain House or non parishable meals ( instant oatmeal, coffee etc. and 5pcs. mess kit. - (food)
4. Assorted hand / pocket tools ( multi tool, knives etc. ). - ( Tools )
5. Handheld GPS w/ extra batteries, compass, Atlas, small notebook & #2 pencil. - (navigation )
6. Cell phone & solar charger. - ( emergencies )
7. 20L backpack and change of clothing ( T-shirts, cargo pants ) and comfy shoes.
my question is how to best ensure my security primarily at night when asleep had thought about simply keeping a knife within easy reach?
Your thoughts on night time personal security and my gear are greatly appreciated and thanks for your time and assistance.
Next year spring - autumn I'm considering or planning a few solo camping & hiking trips some will be weekend trips to local state parks, others would be overnights near or along a local river and one has the potential to be roughly a hundred twenty mile roundtrip hike. When I go I'll have a camping kit containing the following items;
1. 8 x 10 tarp, 8' ( X 2 4' ) bungee cords and tent stakes. - ( shelter )
2. Two 16oz. stainless steel water bottles, stainless steel canteen and Sawyer mini water filter. - ( water )
3. Assorted Mountain House or non parishable meals ( instant oatmeal, coffee etc. and 5pcs. mess kit. - (food)
4. Assorted hand / pocket tools ( multi tool, knives etc. ). - ( Tools )
5. Handheld GPS w/ extra batteries, compass, Atlas, small notebook & #2 pencil. - (navigation )
6. Cell phone & solar charger. - ( emergencies )
7. 20L backpack and change of clothing ( T-shirts, cargo pants ) and comfy shoes.
my question is how to best ensure my security primarily at night when asleep had thought about simply keeping a knife within easy reach?
Your thoughts on night time personal security and my gear are greatly appreciated and thanks for your time and assistance.