Safety in camping in public areas.
Hi folks, Every so often, I like to discuss ideas on what we can do to stay safe in public areas. I mean any place except camping grounds, especially Walmart type places. What I do. 1. Make sur...
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The reality is , you never know what is going to happen and when. From road rage to druggies in a Walmart parking lot, the chances of having a bad encounter is about as low as being struck by lightning, but lightning does strike. Whatever one chooses to be prepared with is their business and I will not judge them on their choices.
No. 1 on my list is situational awareness. What looks fine at 4pm may not be fine at 3am. Be prepared to move on at any time.
No.2 is I am prepared. Some can call it what they wish, but I assure you I am not paranoid nor do I live in fear.
No. 3 is I will pay for a campground also over staying in some parking lot if I have a choice. Had to Walmart it 1 time because of a break down on a Sunday. Wont do that again if I can help it.
I have never had a bad encounter. I believe in the ideal that most people are good and well intentioned. I try to be pleasent and cordial and respectful to everyone I meet and thus recieve the same in kind.
Thats how I do it.
No. 1 on my list is situational awareness. What looks fine at 4pm may not be fine at 3am. Be prepared to move on at any time.
No.2 is I am prepared. Some can call it what they wish, but I assure you I am not paranoid nor do I live in fear.
No. 3 is I will pay for a campground also over staying in some parking lot if I have a choice. Had to Walmart it 1 time because of a break down on a Sunday. Wont do that again if I can help it.
I have never had a bad encounter. I believe in the ideal that most people are good and well intentioned. I try to be pleasent and cordial and respectful to everyone I meet and thus recieve the same in kind.
Thats how I do it.
