Walk into any major camping store–REI, for instance–and you will be assaulted by vibrant colors, bizarre tent shapes, and more and more new shiny gear to bring out on a wilderness adventure.
Let's face it, camping is in right now, and in order to cater to a generation of people who's idea of “roughing it” would be considered “glamping” just ten years ago.
With all of these new materials and flashy colors, the idea of ‘stealth camping' may be one that's completely unimaginable in this day and age.
The whole goal, as the name implies, is camping in such a way that nobody ever knows you're there. If you're reading this article, this is an idea that likely interests you. Why? That's your business.
But before you head out to try your hand at camping somewhere you maybe shouldn't, be sure to take a look at the steps to consider on the next page.
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I can see it.
Guido Filippone
S.E.R.E. School 101
I hitch hiked for a year and never made a fire because that attracts attention. I lived behind a bush while attending college and it took 8 months before anyone found out. Fun
Seeing is Not being seen. Thus being able to move without is what it is
You can actually stealth camp and still have a fire. Dig out a hole for the fire (to decrease visibility) and make sure you are under plenty of tree cover (to dissipate the smoke).
I would cover up the tent there a little more
Do I dare click on this for what I’m sure is a stupid suggestion?
Ok, here goes, it’s good for a laugh I guess
I guess a$#%&!@*xity boy moght not know some of this but they didn’t let me down in the useless dept.
When you do decide to bug out, find the most secluded area available and always remember that your biggest threat will be that of another human.
That’s how I camp no blue tents here
Daniel Faith
TY, i have always wanted to try that fire method. A couple months into the hitch hiking I found an Army field manual for Survival, Evasion, and escape. It was from Vietnam era and only 25cents at a library yard sell. That book was very helpful.
Most of the times when I got found it was because of dogs.
Thomas RayGuiles. Those army manuals are excellent tools. They will teach you a lot if you apply the techniques. And in a$#%&!@*Hits the Fan scenario…Most dogs will be eaten for dinner ? Lmao….just keep training .
Sleep in a box, don’t bathe, act a little crazy… Everyone will make it a point to not see you.
Hay Kendall they wood$#%&!@*if they camp the way did back in the day
Didn’t Monti Python do a video ?
Only thing u can’t hide is the smell of the meat u r cooking…
Still good to carry something (cheap plastic pocket poncho) in bright yellow or blaze orange. Wanting to stay hidden can change instantly to needing to be seen.
I often pack my construction safety vest (and hard hat in truck), it can also give an appearance of authority when needed.
If it gets that bad, there will be no place that is not inhabited, especially where there is water and food.
I stealth camp every time I fall asleep while turkey hunting.
Man thats no kidding, some of my best snooze time is just before sunup in my blind. It’d be great if snoring attracted turkeys.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTQYEkIvN2M
Pretty good basic stuff, and they forgot that people can “see” you with their noses.
I’m glad I read this before I went out and set up my blaze orange tent, had my tighty whiteys blowing on a clothes line, sitting by a bonfire with the boom box blasting and ringing the dinner bell!
I would recommend you go into the country or woods to see how you enjoy the creepy crawlies and other live natural animals like those big black and brown things with big teeth and claws , can walk upright and usually always hungry , or those overgrown puddy cats , or those little bitty cats with the white stripe running down their back >
I’m not going to bag on this posting it’s stealth CAMPING not E&E two different worlds but then if it’s in a survival site posted I’d expect a better picture and artical line.
If I need to be seen I must be a flat lander and failed at being a human……
Dave Debogus yeah, falling ill or having an accident is being a failing at being a human.
Or it could be a loved one that needs help because they aren’t as superior as you are!
1). Rule – never set up living quarters on or near a game trail. Humans are not the only hunters.
While attending college huh!?
Impressive and i hope you acquire all you worked for.