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The increase in people getting outside means more people are willing to spend time in the wilderness alone. According to a new study, more than one out of four people are happy to camp alone.
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The data comes from a report from the Dyrt, a camping resource app. The survey found 28% of people in 2022 camped by themselves compared to campers in 2021 and 2020.
The report also found that avid campers are even more likely to go solo, with 36% willing to camp alone to satiate their desire to be outdoors. In the report, an “avid camper” is someone who takes more than 11 camping trips a year.
Camping solo gives people extra freedom, like choosing your hikes and campsite, but there are also some safety precautions to remember.
Do some research before you go so you’re prepared.
Tell people where you’re going so at least someone knows where you are. This advice is essential if you’re heading somewhere without phone service.
Download or have paper maps as a backup resource if technology fails.
Some other interesting items from the report include the fact that 50% of campers like to be fairly spontaneous and book a camping site less than a week before going. Also, age significantly influences how people camp, with the 65 and older crowd dominating the RV scene and middle-age people often opting for glamping.
