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housty9	05/30/2017 09:18AM   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.
boonie	05/27/2017 08:58PM   Yep, a lot easier. Easier to plan and execute without all the coordinating too.
Bannock	05/27/2017 08:59PM   +1
NotLight	05/29/2017 05:43PM   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.
Whatsit	05/29/2017 05:03PM   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)
butthead	05/31/2017 10:14PM   Enjoy the selfish freedom of solo tripping! butthead
gymcoachdon	05/31/2017 09:25PM   I don't know, I leave in a couple weeks, and I am still arguing with myself over what I should take...
boonie	06/01/2017 05:26AM   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.
boonie	06/01/2017 05:27AM   quote butthead: "Enjoy the selfish freedom of solo tripping! butthead" Amen
Frenchy19	06/01/2017 02:46PM   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.
GraniteCliffs	05/27/2017 08:27PM   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.