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Wild Camping
Hello all,
I am planning a 365 day rtw in 2017 and need to know if there is any information on wild camping-which means free pitching or as free as possible. I am trying to look for sites on this. Maybe this thread will add up info on this issue. I wish to wild camp at least half of the way. Cheers! FuseBox 'Bike on a Hike'. Available at WWW.Amazon.com |
Have a look at iOverlander.com and although the rest of the world isn't as well covered as South America and central America, it will give you a good idea of what other overlanders consider reasonable wild camping spots. Also shows regular campgrounds plus info on repairs and border crossings. The name describes what it is about
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check out campinmygarden.com, airbnb.com and possibly couch-surfing too, better than camping and some people do it for free.
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Wild Camping
iOverlander is excellent for finding established campsites and moto-friendly hotels however it's pretty useless for true wild camping [in my experience solely from using it for two years in South America] as most users define camping as sleeping in a vehicle. I should add I'm extremely fussy and won't usually camp if there is garbage or fire pits, etc in the vicinity.
I found that nearly always it was better (as a tent camper) to seek out my own locations (though that said there are some gems on there too!). Always think about where you are camping and take note i.e. If your very exposed on flat ground what will you do if a freak electrical storm rolls in? Likewise, often dry river beds make nice camp spots until there is a flood a hundred miles north and at 2 a.m you'd find yourself knee deep in water (this happened me recently!). Wild camping seems daunting at first but with time gets easier. While it's good to be hidden from main roads and prying eyes, don't hide like you were doing something wrong. This makes you look suspicious and you have to think, whose tent would you rather rob? The one hidden in the bushes or the one that's sat right out in the open? Unless it's obvious that no one is around that would care, it's best to ask people. This at least let's someone know you are there so in event natural disaster (flood, landslide, earthquake etc) people might come to help you out. It's also much better to have permission too and learn to ask if it's safe to sleep out in general. If some dude pitched up on your lawn I guess you'd be pretty perplexed. Only once has someone denied me to camp and that was because he was worried about my safety. Some people find it strange that you'd want to sleep outside when 'there's a hotel down the road' but once you communicate that's what's you want (most understand to save cash as a good reason), they're pretty cool. But yeah wildcamping is the best! Not ideas about Africa or Asia but South America was pretty much made for it! Have fun! |
Having a good map helps: a dead end road or the route of an old road for example. It is much easier if you just want an overnight stop, even if someone has an issue they won't be too bothered if you are leaving in the morning.
One interesting piece of advice I got was to ask the police for suggesyions! Good luck. |
I know that there is a tent space thread over on ADV but I am not sure about the HUBB.
Those people will allow you to camp at their establishments but it's majorly for USA and CANADA. |
Check out my video on finding wildcamping spots when there are none in your area on iOverlander for example.
https://youtu.be/x35gaV2fjjI |
I did wild camping for many years. The basic rule is dont leave any waste, dont make a fire and if there are people ask for permission first. The only country out of 90 was Germany were i had to pay a 15 Euros fine for wildcamping: http://afrikamotorrad.eu/?report=en_...te&design=dark
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Bush Camping
You might enjoy a few ideas about bush camping found here:
http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...-camping-87600 Tony Lee, that http://ioverlander.com site is amazing. Do you have something to do with it? Eat, Drink and Bush Camp xfiltrate |
There may be covid restrictions in place, though those tend to be more about mixing rather than being alone.
This is quite a good, simple guide about the wild camping laws in Europe: https://momgoescamping.com/wild-camping-laws-europe/ |
anybody scared of bears ?:
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Can't imagine why anyone would be- ahem...:eek3:
Here's 'me' giving one a manicure and a cuddle... It weighs close on the same as one of those bmw Starbucks behemoths cruisers and roughly with the same belligerent attitude as many of its riders which you are way more likely to come across that their furry counterparts :innocent: Of course... either way, if you do,... you're sc**ed! (yes, I'm a little bored in lock down today- no bun fight intended!) |
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When I was 16 I had a particularly intelligent bear rip a hole in my backpack while it lay next to my head at the entrance to my tent. It returned the next night and somehow managed to make off with my food bag from where I'd hung it in a tree. That was 49 years ago, and although it made me skittish for a while it was never repeated. Naturally YMMV, but it's worth focusing your attention on actual, high-probability problems rather than fairy tales. Mark |
For Australia use Wikicamps. iOverlander is good in Africa and South America.
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Even in these timesof COVID, theres plenty of people back on the road and wildcamping, some never stopped, they just moved less during local lockdowns.
generally I don't use iOverlander listed wildcamps, too many of the ones I've visited are ruined by rubbish etc left behind by other users. For me the best wildcamps are the ones you find yourself, and you keep the really good ones off the radar so they don't get ruined. |
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