Well Done you gave it a go :Y: I camp regularly on my own and always take something that will protect me should it come to that. State forests always have somewhere to camp and normally you will find other like minded people camping or hiking. You should at least tell someone where you are...
Newbie to the group , from Sydney enjoy the bush and exploring new places . Finally got out this weekend to try my hand at panning first time and actually found some yellow .... I'm hooked ? :goldpan: :pickshovel: