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Subject: Planning a 7-day solo island survival trip in Indonesia/Philippines
Hi everyone,
I’m planning a 7-day solo survival experience inspired by the "castaway" style content we all see on YouTube. I’m looking to do this in late June/early July, specifically in **Indonesia** (considering the dry season there).
I’ve looked into commercial options like Docastaway, but they are way out of my budget. I’ve also seen group survival courses, but I’m looking for a true solo experience.
**My Plan:** Fly into a remote hub (like Lombok or Palawan), find a local boat operator, and get dropped off on a truly uninhabited island for a week.
**I need your advice on a few things:**
1. **Location:** Which specific regions in Indonesia or the Philippines offer the best chance of finding a "legally" uninhabited island where I won't be bothered by locals or authorities?
2. **Water:** Since I can't carry 30L of water on my own, what’s the most reliable way to handle hydration? (I’ll have a LifeStraw/Sawyer, but I’m worried about finding a source on a small island).
3. **Safety/Communication:** How do you guys handle the "drop-off" logistics to ensure the boatman actually comes back? Is an InReach or satellite messenger a must-have for this?
4. **Gear:** What is the one piece of gear you’d recommend buying locally (like a Machete) vs. bringing from home?
I have some experience with camping and basic bushcraft, but this will be my first time in a tropical/island environment.
Appreciate any tips or warnings!
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Hi everyone,
I’m planning a 7-day solo survival experience inspired by the "castaway" style content we all see on YouTube. I’m looking to do this in late June/early July, specifically in **Indonesia** (considering the dry season there).
I’ve looked into commercial options like Docastaway, but they are way out of my budget. I’ve also seen group survival courses, but I’m looking for a true solo experience.
**My Plan:** Fly into a remote hub (like Lombok or Palawan), find a local boat operator, and get dropped off on a truly uninhabited island for a week.
**I need your advice on a few things:**
1. **Location:** Which specific regions in Indonesia or the Philippines offer the best chance of finding a "legally" uninhabited island where I won't be bothered by locals or authorities?
2. **Water:** Since I can't carry 30L of water on my own, what’s the most reliable way to handle hydration? (I’ll have a LifeStraw/Sawyer, but I’m worried about finding a source on a small island).
3. **Safety/Communication:** How do you guys handle the "drop-off" logistics to ensure the boatman actually comes back? Is an InReach or satellite messenger a must-have for this?
4. **Gear:** What is the one piece of gear you’d recommend buying locally (like a Machete) vs. bringing from home?
I have some experience with camping and basic bushcraft, but this will be my first time in a tropical/island environment.
Appreciate any tips or warnings!
#activity
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