Wendy Outdoors First Solo Overnight 

Yes, Brooke is wonderful. thanks for watching

Thanks ever so much. Your video on solo camping really gave me the push I needed and the confidence to just do it. Watched it twice then got out there! Felt great. I’m a huge fan. Here’s to women outdoors

Hi there Brooke and Wendy from North Pole AK. ❤ AT 62 yrs young I have been having a stirring for some independent adventuring. I see myself in you Wendy. Watching both your channels brings me joy and hope to get out there ! Brooke, my husband Joe Clark and I are good friends of the Stills. I told my husband he could leave me at our cabin in the woods for a week if he wanted to. 😊

Hi Becki, thanks for your comments. Yes, a group of women can have an absolutely great time together. Everyone just pitches in has ben my experience. I am pleased I have recently found a couple of women who also still like to camp out in a tent. I look forward to more trips with some company too.

wonderful Cathy. continue to enjoy. thank you

thanks Ruby- It was a Wonderfull afternoon and evening.

thanks Dave, both are excellent points. Appreciate hearing from you. I can always improve, especially important with safety

yes, I have seen her channel- young and energetic for sure

Thanks so much Eleanor . Much appreciated.just an old girl having fun.

It is a beautiful spot. thanks for watching

Hello Denise- What a great story- 3 years in is a great accomplishment- It is indeed a wonderful experience. Hoping you have many more. thanks for watching.

The algorithms brought Wendy to my attention too. So nice to have a new adventures to watch. ❤

Thanks for watching Ted

many thanks

some of us are later starters!! My first back pack trip was when I was about 35 but not solo until the last 2 years. Turned 75 today so I definitely qualify as "late" in the solo department. Been a life long camper though. Still can't get enough. Here's to us as a fellow vintage persons who love the outdoors.

Well, damn, happy birthday!🎉🎉🎉

Happy Happy Birthday Wendy.

thanks Nikki- My first more tradition hammock did not work for me but the Haven Hammock Tent is much better for me. Back sleepers are ideal candidates for hammocks I think. I am not one of those. 🙁

Hello Sylvia-Im not familiar with your area so not sure how prevalent your bears are. Here they are mainly in the forested areas but many come into towns where garbage is a big attracter as well as fruit tress and gardens. Their habitant is being eroded here by development. Where I go mainly is into their area where there is lots of room and natural food for them. They aren't habituated to people so stay away. I still do a lot of self talk about reality vs fantasy and focus on what is actually present and real. I try very hard to not go down the road of making myself afraid, especially when nothing is actually happening. I also carry bear spray and always secure my food well away from my sleeping area. not sure if this is helpful.

totally, I do that all the time. No mess coffee while camping

Thanks so much!

funny how it works that way and then we do it again!! Bella looks like a great dog. enjoy

Wow, thank you . Im happy to share it with you.

Thanks for the tip!

Darn rights Jan- I am with you on that.

You are so welcome!

thanks Sharron. I really enjoyed myself. Loved the evening view,

Well said!

You are so welcome!

Thanks Carolyn

I have asked family members to join but they are usually working or just don't like tenting. Don't know what they are missing lol- I am happy when someone wants to come along. I have 2 friends who are sometimes joining me now.

@wendyoutdoors2230 I admire your confidence and sense of adventure. Thank you for videos. Lina x

Awesome! Thank you!

Thanks for sharing, Yes a hammock camp is different but I love it all. so fun to do a multitude of other things. thanks for joining me.

congratulations. Such a feeling of accomplishment for you.

Awesome! Thank you!

You are so welcome!

many thanks

The little stove is called a solo lite. It can use alcohol or twigs. I really like it and use it a lot. The coffee thing is a silicone collapsible funnnel which I ordered on line. . Good luck and have fun with your adventures

Hello Louise and welcome. Crouching down isn't the problem, it's the getting up, lol. Really happy to her from you. thank you for taking your time to watch.

Hi Sadie- thanks a lot for your comment. I hope to live up to it.

got it!

I recently put up a video on how I do that , you might have a look at my homepage. you will find it quite easily. thanks for watching , " You Asked- How do I load my Canoe"

Some folks don't like it at all- As a stomach sleeper I needed to find a hammock that worked for me. see if you can rent or borrow one before buying one.

@@wendyoutdoors2230 oh that’s a great idea! Thank you 🩷

Thank you so much Donna Louise. You are defiantly correct about first aid being very important. I am very happy to share my experiences with you. I have been camping for a very long time so I have learned as I go. I am not sure I am very brave or daring but thank you any way.

Ps- I found you when another local RU-vidr highlighted you on their social media, @thewimpycamper!!! Amazing!

Thanks for sharing! Careena is a great example and role model for women of any age .

also great for moving hot pots! thanks for you comments.

Go for it! but--- if you sleep on your stomach or side consider the type of hammock you purchase. Some are better suited for that.

You can do it! enjoy

You're very welcome!

Thanks Diane for your comments and for taking the time to watch. I’ve recently purchased a haven tent and set it up for the first time this week. I’ll put up a video with my thoughts. Not sure when I’ll get to sleep in it though. Not keen on freezing for the night🥶😂. Don’t think it matters were we go camping it’s getting out doing something we enjoy which matters. Take care

Thanks for listening. Really appreciate you taking your time to do that.

yes, it does seem so Gary- I have mixed feelings about it all.

@@wendyoutdoors2230 Me too,I understand why but it seems a lot of these rules are being made by people that have never spent a night in a tent.

thanks again Dolores. I am quite overwhelmed with all the support.

I have camped in the back country for many years but always with someone. It is now hard to find a buddy so I thought--- If no one will come I will bite the bullet and just give it a go and--- I really enjoy it. No one more surprised than me!

I had a great reply to send back to you, but apparently I was too long winded and it disappeared! Lol

@@cjhawk45 too funny 😂

yes, I am fortunate.

congrats on starting your channel- I hope you have lots of fun with it. I imagine you might watch "itchy Boots" She is beyond amazing. I hope you have an absolutely marvellous journey. Wishing you safe adventures.

@@wendyoutdoors2230 yes of course... being a "well seasoned gal" I hope to inspire others and encourage women and men to get out there and adventure... I watch her and also "on her bike" is awesome also

@@MotoCocoTV when you get your channel going send me ahead up!

Absolutely, thanks for watching. Appreciate your comments too.

thank you very much. I have camped all my life , much of it in the backcountry so the transition there wasn't too hard but I was still nervous for sure. The little cabin is family project which my husband and I contributed to along with my son's family. I did help with the build so am proud of that. Im now quite good at putting in screws!!! lots of practice, lol !

absolutely! I hope you make to the 100 's. enjoy

That was really quite easy . thanks for watching and the best on your adventures.

Well Suzanne- I know the chances in my area are very small and I also take lots of precautions. I weigh out the odds and come up with" a go for it". Everyone's situation is different.I feel It is important that each of us does our own research before making a decision.

Thank you so much!

Thanks so much!

Thanks so much for watching. Not really brave. Hopefully reasonably well prepared and determined to give it my best. Ever so glad I did. I love being out there. Take care.

@@wendyoutdoors2230 I just imagine bears coming by. eek! Anyway, I also follow Brooke and her husband's channel! I see a lot of bushcraft channels. I saw a new category called stealth camping. When I saw the silly registration stuff for your spot, I thought you could add a hash tag to your video, #stealthcamping. Lol Anyway, thanks for taking the time to share nature with us!! I have four little ones so it just isn't easy.

@@lawaincooley6788 when my kids were small we took them car 🏕. Still fun. Occasionally I got out for a night with a girl friend and dad stayed home with the family. Rare but wonderful moments too!

thank you Nola- No one should feel pressured to go solo camping. I often just don't have an option as few folks want to go off in a tent! lol- I do enjoy having company too. We are very fortunate to have all those forests and lakes for sure. Thanks so much for taking time to comment and watch the videos.

wow, many thanks Sandra. I really look forward to hearing from you again and thank you for subscribing

hello Dennis, thanks so much for subscribing. Been a bit laid up for a bit but planning to be back out there enjoying the good life soon.

absolutely!

That is awesome! many absolutely love hammocks. enjoy

thank you very much

thanks for the compliment. I have had wood heat in my home until recent years. Guessing I got lots of practice. Must say I am a way more cautious than I used to be. Not quite as well balanced as when younger. lol. Happy to hear you could identify with some of the content. Yes, I still love getting out there. I need to be outdoors for some of each day to be really happy.

It's brilliant to see Wendy! I live on the coast of the North of the UK in Yorkshire... and do a lot of solo camping by the North Sea... and when your camping where you phone doesn't work and you have to sit with yourself or a book, or some wood carving. It really is peaceful! Just Turned 37 and I'm still loving camping as much as ever! It's very inspirational to watch your RU-vid channel! Bravo and keep up the good work!@@wendyoutdoors2230

Thanks Mary

thanks for the tip