Last year I went on a couple of solo short naked walks in the Surrey Hills local to me. As they were only short in duration I took very little with me apart from a small rucksack with some snacks/drinks and clothing to cover up with.
I would like to give it another go this year when the weather gets better but this time I would like to go for longer distances/times. That means I may need to take additional items with me.
I would be interested to hear any members suggestions/views as to what they would consider to be essential items to take with me on such longer walks.
Harry S.
I would suggest the same as you would take on a longer walk if not going naked. The only extra is perhaps a wrap to cover up.
You'll also need, as on any walk:
clothing appropriate to the weather i.e. waterproofs or perhaps T shirt to avoid sunburn, inc sun hat or headgear to keep warm
Good footwear
drinks - not in cans as its all gone in one go.
map and depending on location compass
camera
food
Enjoy your walks now the weather is improving I'm hoping to venture out again
Davie 8)
camera
small first aid kit
Wow Davie...that is quite a list but suggestions gratefully received. I shall have to get a larger rucksack!
Harry S.
If what you took on th3 short walk was adequate do the same again, just a bit more food and drink.
Noli illegitimi te carborundum
Wow Davie...that is quite a list but suggestions gratefully received. I shall have to get a larger rucksack!
I have a 35 ltr sack which is quite full when I start a winter walk. (I try to wear as little as possible) and quite floppy in the summer with of course more weight being taken up by water to keep hydrated. In fairness it does depend on were you walk. I will take more gear if out on the hills or moors than I would for a bimble around low altitude footpaths but even then I will think out what I need to take. Sometimes it will be minimal but others I really do like to be prepared especially if I'm out on my own.
If you are venturing out into serious country make sure you have the skills and confidence to do so and don't let nudity trump safety.
Davie 8)
Small lightweight camera tripod, well your got to take a selfie or it didn't happen 😉
That's a good point. I have taken a camera before but never really been able to get any decent selfies...there's never a suitable tree stump to put the camera on when you find a nice location.
Harry S.
A smart phone and extra battery. You have lots of devices in one. Camera, a communication device. Satellite navigation/maps etc. Very compact. Additionally I would take enough food and drink for the day and warm dry clothing in case of weather change. If venturing alone in the wilds, always let someone know where and let them know your estimated time of return.
'A nudist resort is simply a place where men and women meet and air their differences'."
@ El Cotillo.
For a 4 hour walk of the beach I take a small stringed light shoulder bag that is enough room for my compact camera, a few boiled sweets and an apple. I carry a litre of water that suffice for me. I usually have a breakfast beforehand. When I've finished my walk a nice cold Tropical goes down well in the village.
"I'm not afraid of dying I just don't want to be there when it happens." Spike Milligan
I can see that in a place where the weather is fairly predictable you could get away with minimal items like you have described TSM but in this country I think it might be necessary to take a few extra items (particularly clothing) on an all day walk as others in earlier posts have usefully suggested.
However, I will bear your suggestions in mind if I ever go for a beach walk.
Harry S.
An extensive kit list can be seen on the Ramblers website:
http://www.ramblers.org.uk/news/blogs/2018/march/packing-your-kit.aspx
One of the key things to take on any walk is spare clothing, waterproofs and a survival bag, particularly for walking in remote areas of countryside. Also essential is a map, compass and the knowledge to use them. There are quite often cases in Scotland of walkers getting lost in the hills when the weather changes, and they don't know where they are due to not having a map! Which then results in a callout for Mountain Rescue...
All of the above is sound advice,and l suppose it depends where you are walking as to what you carry, the one additional thing I always carry especially if I am walking alone in the countryside is a good loud whistle could be a life saver if you are lost or injured.
Now the weather’s warming up (a bit) don’t be in too much of a hurry to cover up if it starts raining. If you’re enjoying being naked why spoil it by covering up with wet clothes? Stay naked in the rain and wait till it stops or you get under cover, then dry off and put on dry clothes (when you have to).
Noli illegitimi te carborundum
A note about safety. If you are in trouble the first thing most of us think about is using the good old mobile. However in remote country, and sometimes not so remote there is no signal. Note that SMS text will have a greater chance of getting through, but to use it for emergency purposes via 112 (in the UK the same as 999) you need to register your mobile number.
To find out more see here It will tell you about 112 and sending texts.
Also note 112 is pan European and works in about 70 other countries including the USA. You need to know this if you are holidaying abroad! It might just save a life - perhaps yours.
Davie 8)
Great information Davie, thanks for posting.
A note about safety. If you are in trouble the first thing most of us think about is using the good old mobile. However in remote country, and sometimes not so remote there is no signal. Note that SMS text will have a greater chance of getting through, but to use it for emergency purposes via 112 (in the UK the same as 999) you need to register your mobile number.
To find out more see here It will tell you about 112 and sending texts.
Also note 112 is pan European and works in about 70 other countries including the USA. You need to know this if you are holidaying abroad! It might just save a life - perhaps yours.
Davie 8)