Should we have regular wildcamping get togethers?

Should we have regular wildcamping get togethers?

  • Yes

    Votes: 37 75.5%

  • No

    Votes: 2 4.1%

  • Don't care

    Votes: 10 20.4%
  • Total voters
    49
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Some of you may know that I also run a smart car forum. One thing I really enjoy about the "Smart Scene" is the regular meets and events. I know that there is some debate about the difference between wild and free camping, and if wildcampers (apparently a solitary pursuit) would want to meet up. So maybe we should have a debate about it.

So the question is;

Should we have regular wildcamping get togethers?
 
How come there are a total of 5 votes but only one viewing?
 
Surely the whole concept of wild camping is to be on one's own. not meeting up with other like minded individuals. I wild camp, because I like my privacy.
Perhaps I am odd, but that is my prerogative.
 
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I think the purpose of the meet would be good, to pass on information of suitable "wild" places.

You could park at the far end of the site to protect your privacy
 
I think its a very good idea.
I'm the exact opposite of Autosleeper, in that i like being with like minded people who have an interest in motorhomes. This really is the sole reason i sometimes use campsites.
I enjoy wilding immensely, but only when i'm parked up with other friends with motorhomes. Parked up wildcamping on my own is no fun to me.
 
Good idea that should help community spirit. Allthough wild camping does tend to be a solitary pursuit I feel that does not mean we are all antisocial, I for one would relish the thought of a get together with like minded people. This should be a difficult poll to object to, because those people who would not want to attend, a view I fully respect, I hope would respect the view of those that do.

Just thinking out loud !!! But would a parallel poll on the lines of "would you attend meetings if they were organised" then allow those who would not wish to attend, to register a vote and give thier opinion without seeming to object to those that do. But as I said just thinking out loud (dangerous pastime in my case)(thinking that is)

Regards Geoff.​
 
I still haven't wildcamped yet, and that's because I am a bit scared to do it alone. So yes, a get together would be great. I, too, like a bit of privacy, but also enjoy company some of the time.
 
missElaineous said:
I still haven't wildcamped yet, and that's because I am a bit scared to do it alone. So yes, a get together would be great. I, too, like a bit of privacy, but also enjoy company some of the time.
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Have you ever thought, that if you live in a city, how many thugs, vagabonds, and shady charactors are within a two mile radius of you each night. but camped on a lonley moor, or in the hills, there are none except maybe a rogue sheep or two!
having said that I too like the company of other like minded people!
:cool: :cool: sundown
 
missElaineous said:
I still haven't wildcamped yet, and that's because I am a bit scared to do it alone. So yes, a get together would be great. I, too, like a bit of privacy, but also enjoy company some of the time.
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Thats a good point. I think maybe if forumers (is that what we are) post a link. Maybe, Where I'm going this weekend, then maybe a reply post could lead to a great weekend of shared chat and ideas, did that last weekend with the Graths and for my part really enjoyed it. If you didn't want to overload a wild spot maybe use a c.l. or c.s.
 
I generly wild camp when I turn up late in an area I might like to explore next day.

When in France earlier this year we wild camped or free stays 6 out of 14 nights.

A wild stop meet might be difficult because finding an area to acomadate a few vans for free:eek::eek:
 
who's up for a meet this weekend at Matlock ???

Lets get the Ball rolling, been looking for somewhere to go this weekend and after reading the Matlock post, it seems there are plenty of us near. So come on lets start the meetups.
 
cipro said:
When in France earlier this year we wild camped or free stays 6 out of 14 nights.

A wild stop meet might be difficult because finding an area to acomadate a few vans for free:eek::eek:
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Hi Cipro.
France is a great place for free/wild camping when you get used to it. Get a book of the "aries". we only used a site 1 night out of about 8 in France and that was to get the washing together, to use the showers and to let the kids have a swim in the pool.

As the meet ups idea seems to be taking off perhaps we could start a list of suitable venues, thier should be some wild camp spots out there that would take up to about 6, but over this number I think we would have to find a more "official" venue. I'm not suggesting a £20 a night site but using a minimal facilities site, farmers field, or pub carpark for £5 a night or less.

Regards Geoff.​
 
tresrikay said:
Lets get the Ball rolling, been looking for somewhere to go this weekend and after reading the Matlock post, it seems there are plenty of us near. So come on lets start the meetups.
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sorry tresrikay, busy weekend for us,but matlock would of been ideal for us. sorry to party poop at the first fence.

Actually we are stuffed till after xmas now, but in the new year would be a goer, and a few weeks notice may suit others too.

best regards for your efforts
lou
 
so are we but after the new year , will be up for it as matlock is only 1 hour from us and is our favorit spot so much to do there .also monsel head aint far away usualy spend sat night there , good food good beer in the monsel head hotel then bacon and eggs overlooking the valley next morn ,brill veiws it is priceless(well actualy it costs 20p for the night)
 
I like the sound of that, mandrake. heard of it, but not familiar with it.
 
This is starting to sound like a definite possibility !!:confused:. We're in the same boat, this side of christmas no go but early in the new year could be on. Matlock sounds good to me, passed through but never stopped. Just googled it about 95 mls for me ,so not too bad.

Regards Geoff.​
 
hi geoff if we meet up we can have a good talk about yank metal ie american vans, cars ,nowt wrong with a bit o muscle am into that sort of motor
 
Lets Meet.

O.K. Lets decide New Year, what about Saturday January 12 2008, either Monsall head or Matlock, a walk , a talk and a few bevies. Could be the start to a new year of cameraderie and an incistance to persue a right to WILDCAMP. Over to Y'all.
 
tresrikay said:
O.K. Lets decide New Year, what about Saturday January 12 2008, either Monsall head or Matlock, a walk , a talk and a few bevies. Could be the start to a new year of cameraderie and an incistance to persue a right to WILDCAMP. Over to Y'all.
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sounds ok at least its a start, lets see what dates sutes us any ideas.
 
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