Off-the-grid camping bachelorette party, but the…
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Off-the-grid camping bachelorette party, but the bridesmaids are novices. Advice on how to keep everyone safe and happy?
I’m the maid of honor for my best friend! For her bachelorette party she wants to go off-the-grid camping for 5 days in the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina in the fall. Having never been there myself, it looks beautiful! However, I’m a bit worried about the logistics.
The bachelorette party is a group of 15 people, only 3 of which are experienced campers. The rest are coming from places like LA and Chicago… having spent no time in wilderness areas with wild animals or without wifi…
I’m really worried that some people are going to struggle with outdoorsman common sense (sneaking snacks in the tent, leaving food and drinks out, bringing highly scented toiletries, etc.). I’m also worried they will be uncomfortable and whine and complain and ruin the vibe, even though they all say they are very excited! Love them! but just being realistic bc I know them, they are going to be out of their element. Safety is my biggest concern though
**I could really use any ideas or advice on how to bear-proof a campsite for 15 people, most of whom are not used to being outdoors or having wilderness situational awareness**
I voiced my concerns to the bride-to-be to see if she would be open to compromise and still go camping, but at a more beginner-friendly campground with bathroom facilities, but she is dead-set on being off-the-grid at this location specifically for sentimental reasons
I already planned on making “survival kits” for each person, and guides about wildlife we may encounter and how to react safely. If it were myself I would also bring a gun to have just in case, but I know that 100% would not go over well with this group…
Experienced campers please help!!
#camping #activity
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I’m the maid of honor for my best friend! For her bachelorette party she wants to go off-the-grid camping for 5 days in the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina in the fall. Having never been there myself, it looks beautiful! However, I’m a bit worried about the logistics.
The bachelorette party is a group of 15 people, only 3 of which are experienced campers. The rest are coming from places like LA and Chicago… having spent no time in wilderness areas with wild animals or without wifi…
I’m really worried that some people are going to struggle with outdoorsman common sense (sneaking snacks in the tent, leaving food and drinks out, bringing highly scented toiletries, etc.). I’m also worried they will be uncomfortable and whine and complain and ruin the vibe, even though they all say they are very excited! Love them! but just being realistic bc I know them, they are going to be out of their element. Safety is my biggest concern though
**I could really use any ideas or advice on how to bear-proof a campsite for 15 people, most of whom are not used to being outdoors or having wilderness situational awareness**
I voiced my concerns to the bride-to-be to see if she would be open to compromise and still go camping, but at a more beginner-friendly campground with bathroom facilities, but she is dead-set on being off-the-grid at this location specifically for sentimental reasons
I already planned on making “survival kits” for each person, and guides about wildlife we may encounter and how to react safely. If it were myself I would also bring a gun to have just in case, but I know that 100% would not go over well with this group…
Experienced campers please help!!
#camping #activity
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