Hey all, new fag here. Been a group camper for years but recently been going solo midweek or even on the weekend when no one is capable of going. My nights go as follows:
>drink 3-6 beers
>play music
>set up tent
>cook food
>go to sleep and watch videos
>panic at 3 am when a raccoon runs through the campsite.
>wake up slightly tired because I was waking up every 3/4 hours due to hearing random noises.

How do you beat the spooks? Inb4 anyone says “carry a gun” or “get a better sleep system” I do/have both that I bring solo camping.
Gear list:
>pillow, sleeping bag, wool blanket (cozy)
>kelty 85L pack
>woodsaw, axe, knife
>first aid kit
>good layers - rain jacket, fleece, quick wicking shirt, water resistant woods pants.
>cookset, small pan, canteen cup, fork and spoon.
>water filters
>power bank
>tent: Marmot Aspen 2, old as fuck and has very slight mold spots on rainfly but tent is a tank and has been mine since I was boyscout.
>deet, permethrin
> consumables: 4 joints, a flask, 5 cigs, usually a 6 pack and a good steak or sausages.
>depending on terrain camp chair or hammock
>entertainment: IPhone, book, JBL speaker

I feel like I’ve got it all the vital shit, but it still feels “off” when I’m in the woods alone backwoods camping.

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