Not many women boondock? Why?
I love to go off the beaten path (as a photographer and just an adventurous soul). I am a female but don't see too many women on this forum or any others actually. Men are always talking about the DW ...
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Well, just bounced in here and found this thread - pretty interesting perspectives from both men and women (those which we can ID anyway) -- and unfortunately, a bit of stereo-typing on both sides of the campfire.
Of interest to some: My S/O has been camping for years in campgrounds, with boats and trailers, generally, and raising her family before we met. A very active woman. We've been together three years. We camp in a 4x4 and Lance truck camper.
But, unfortunately sorta, she feels uncomfortable boon-docking. I have no idea why - well, she says she doesn't feel safe out there alone (well, with me) so, the camping days in my life have changed significantly because of that, and we most often stay in CG's, even though usually back-country NP and SP,and COE.
She holds a black-belt, teaches women's self defense (thirty years of that) and is heavily weapons trained. She still won't boon-dock much with me, although after three years together, it's getting a little better, and we go off now and again instead of in the CGs. My guess is it's part of aging too - as we're both seniors and retired. So, that's part of it. But it bothers me she's actually 'afraid' to boon-dock. She says it's the wildlife that worries her, but she has a tough time even in 'civilized' overnights while traveling - Walmart, Rest Stops, parking areas etc. SO, I'm guessing human wildlife bothers her too.
At any rate, I've seen plenty of men and women boon-docking over the years, pretty much in every state, and personally believe it's safer out in the woods than in some of the cities and towns. And, am glad to see some women feel safe and competent out there in the boonies - those that feel differently, will lose out on a lot of fun and interesting experiences.
Of interest to some: My S/O has been camping for years in campgrounds, with boats and trailers, generally, and raising her family before we met. A very active woman. We've been together three years. We camp in a 4x4 and Lance truck camper.
But, unfortunately sorta, she feels uncomfortable boon-docking. I have no idea why - well, she says she doesn't feel safe out there alone (well, with me) so, the camping days in my life have changed significantly because of that, and we most often stay in CG's, even though usually back-country NP and SP,and COE.
She holds a black-belt, teaches women's self defense (thirty years of that) and is heavily weapons trained. She still won't boon-dock much with me, although after three years together, it's getting a little better, and we go off now and again instead of in the CGs. My guess is it's part of aging too - as we're both seniors and retired. So, that's part of it. But it bothers me she's actually 'afraid' to boon-dock. She says it's the wildlife that worries her, but she has a tough time even in 'civilized' overnights while traveling - Walmart, Rest Stops, parking areas etc. SO, I'm guessing human wildlife bothers her too.
At any rate, I've seen plenty of men and women boon-docking over the years, pretty much in every state, and personally believe it's safer out in the woods than in some of the cities and towns. And, am glad to see some women feel safe and competent out there in the boonies - those that feel differently, will lose out on a lot of fun and interesting experiences.
