Wild Camping is about getting away from the busy campsites and caravan parks, and taking yourself out into the silent, empty and vast wilderness to spend time truly alone with the world .
And in this case, the only way to make it even better, is to take your bestie along with you.
Disclaimer: This article is focusing on any additional things you need to think about when taking your dog with you wild camping. If it’s your first time wild camping as a whole, please research into the guidelines surrounding which part of the world you plan on pitching up.
1. Get some experience under your belt.
If your dog hasn’t experienced in a night in a tent with you before, its definitely worth testing it out on a campsite beforehand, maybe even pitching up the tent in your garden.
Whilst you know your safe, your dog may find it overwhelming hearing new noises throughout the night!
2. Pitch up and Pick up.
There is a very loud, spoken rule when wild camping. Leave no trace. This isn’t really just dog related but still probably the most important factor when wild camping. To enjoy nature you must respect it, pick up all your litter, take it home and dispose of it responsibly.
3. Choose to pitch up close to running water.
The beauty of wild camping is being able to carry everything on your shoulders. Trying to keep as light as possible means you might not be able to take enough water for both you and your dog to drink and cook with. Parking near running water means less worry about carrying it with you, and it’s always nice for a dip if you get too warm!
4. Keep your dog safe and secure.
Remember, there’s plenty of wildlife around even more so wandering around in the still of the night. Your dogs instinct may override common sense, so make sure they are either zipped into your tent or use a leash stake just for peace of mind.
5. You need to eat right, as does your dog.
Like most dogs, if you’re walking 10 miles, they’ll have covered nearly double the distance dashing back and forth sniffing their surroundings. Make sure you factor in enough food, and additional snacks for their camping trip. Our HundEnergy. Bars are designed to give that extra bit of natural and nutritious energy if you’re wanting that little bit of something in between their meals. Buy here
5. Get up for S
unrise.
Let’s face it…If you wanted a nice long sleep, and comfy lie in, wild camping isn’t really going to hit the spot. Appreciate the things in nature you’re not usually able to see, get up early and soak in that sunrise. It is so so worth it.
