thank you for all the advice. young 26 year old that has never solo camped. i start my first trip tomorrow. wish me luck y’all. 🎉

Great advice all. Here are some additional things: Chainsaw or tree felling axe- a big one, not the hatchet size. If a tree falls across your only way out and you don’t have a way to remove it, you are screwed. Happens way more often than people would think. Just make sure you know how to use so you don’t give yourself a life threatening wound. 100% on a winch. Should be first mod for anyone going solo. Just remember to keep a look out for attachment points if going through an area where you are likely to get stuck. Also consider a hitch mounted rear winch that you can carry and attach if necessary. Not always possible to pull yourself out from the front. Good lighting with a motion sensor preferably. People don’t realize just how dark it gets at night without any ambient light and under tree cover. And a motion sensor will alert to camp visitors. Plenty of water and a water filtration/purification device. Can survive a long time without food, not so long without water. And picking up an intestinal parasite from unclean water, could actually speed up your demise. In the mountains - blankets and rain gear. No matter how hot it may be when you start, mountain weather can be crazy and temperatures can drop quickly. I’ve been caught in hail storms in July. Being cold and wet is very dangerous. As for batteries, I always have about four or five of those 50 W hour cell phone rechargeable batteries that you can get at CVS in my truck and charged before I leave. I’ll use those for charging small handheld devices first. Also, remember if you are doing something that is using your starter battery, start your vehicle first. When I air up and attach my pump to the battery, I have the truck running. And try to recharge devices when you are driving and the alternator is running. A tire repair kit and air compressor and spare, preferably a full-size. And a jack and X style lug nut wrench. The L style ones can sometimes not get off a lug nut if it was put on too tight by an automatic one at a shop. And it is amazing how many people don’t know if they have a jack or where it might be, always check before leaving out.

A great list of items to think about Fletch. I might add just ensure your spare and jack are in good order and tire is full-if just starting out likely don't have a patch kit and compressor. Also check to ensure you can loosen the lugs (always a good idea) as some tire shops are not too aware of torque specs!

Great tips Fletch! I think first aid is always forgotten cause the thought of nothing will happen. I know I have

5:07 or a generator? Me and my mom are homeless and use a craftsman 2200i, it's crazily quiet and pretty good size for it's power. It sounds like a car idling, maybe a bit quieter.

Great informational video, you just gained a sub👍

This is quickly becoming my top channel/podcast for overlanding information. Thank you for all of the time and energy you put into making such great content! I also want to say that your camera work and quality is stellar in this video! Keep up the great work Fletch! Thank you so much!

Good subject I make it a point to bring 3 days of extra food especially since I'm diabetic

Extra water and food.

Can you do a video of camping etiquette? I will tell you what happened to me earlier this yr. I found a dispersed camp site on BLM in Arizona. The total area was about 40 yds x 40 yds. There was a camper van at the back corner of the site. The folks had their grill, chairs, ect. all set out around their vehicle. I pulled in on my motorcycle and scoped out the area. My plan was to set up my tent in the opposite corner of their site so as to get as much distance as possible between us. I hollered over to the couple and asked if they minded me setting up my camp opposite theirs. There was a long pause, and I really didn't understand them but I think they said go ahead. I started setting up my camp (it was about 7 in the evening) and several minutes later they started packing their things up. They went into their camper and didn't come out till the next morning when I was packing up. I felt kinda guilty for being in their area but sites were not marked and there were no signs on how many camp sites were allowed. Did I do anything wrong? If so what is protocol? Thank you.

starts at 4 minutes

Watching this a year later, what part of the country are you in? Has alot to do with what you take is why I’m asking. And I’ve been traveling around the country since hitchhiking twice across country in 1976, then a Truck driver for 3 decades.

When is the livestream?

To many electronics, welcome to Glamping.

self protection items

I'm just getting into overlanding. Do you have recommendations for what would make a good used vehicle to slowly upgrade over time? Being able to sleep in the vehicle is a bonus.

I already see in the comments bring extra food and water and make sure your vehicle is mechanically sound before going very very far into the forest and also I know the limitations of your vehicle

Appreciate the information, however the first 4 minutes are extremely repetitive. you said basically the same thing 4 different times. It's really not needed.

national forest is managed by the federal government. it is owned by the people. 😉

Rule #1, never camp or hike by yourself.