I am headed out for my solo to the Q on June 7. I am also headed out of town for a wedding for much of next week so took advantage of some time today to pack for my solo.
Every time I do it I am amazed at how much easier it is to pack up for a solo vs a group trip. I don't worry about who is bringing what since I am bringing everything. No lists to look at in terms of who is bringing what gear. No worry about someone being disappointed because I forgot something, even though I have never forgotten anything of significance. I only use dehydrated food for dinner on a solo so a lot less kitchen stuff to pack. Yep, a lot easier.

Yep, a lot easier. Easier to plan and execute without all the coordinating too.

+1

I just got back from my first solo. I find I didn't need my axe or saw. I had one fire the last night I was there only because I split the wood. I really didn't need it. The main things I'm glad I had we
1. My Tea and powdered milk
2. My rain fly
3. My suzzie bug net (the black fly were thick)
4. My chair with a foot stool (I thought if I was bringing a chair I might as well bring a good one)

quote Whatsit: "I just got back from my first solo. I find I didn't need my axe or saw. I had one fire the last night I was there only because I split the wood. I really didn't need it. The main things I'm glad I had we
1. My Tea and powdered milk
2. My rain fly
3. My suzzie bug net (the black fly were thick)
4. My chair with a foot stool (I thought if I was bringing a chair I might as well bring a good one)
"

I was thinking you lucked out on the rain, but got the flies.

My "essentials" are about the same - bug house tarp, chair (half bear vault), weather/fm radio, coffee on canister stove. Knot tying books on iphone.

I still like to try to have a fire - but I didn't last time.

I agree it's way easier packing for a solo, nobody adding things you don't need, less thinking and more doing, plus you don't have to entertain someone, way less thinking involved, no feelings to hurt but your own.

I don't know, I leave in a couple weeks, and I am still arguing with myself over what I should take...

Enjoy the selfish freedom of solo tripping!

butthead

quote gymcoachdon: "I don't know, I leave in a couple weeks, and I am still arguing with myself over what I should take..."

It's never a true solo if you have multiple personalities ;), or a dog.

quote butthead: "Enjoy the selfish freedom of solo tripping!


butthead"

Amen

I think it is easier to pack for solos, but when I do travel with someone or a group, pretty much all of the gear is mine anyway.