they just dont realise how remote it is being 100's of kms from
ANYTHING, and having no phone signal, radios, etc etc..

I know travelling alone isn't recommended, but in many cases having
someone with you doesn't help.

I often travel alone, both 4wding and hiking, and I'm a 'belts and
braces' sort of person when it comes to safety. I remember once hiking
around Mt Wellington in Tassie, I was carrying enough food and warm
clothing to stay overnight in snow if need be, which I always do, even
if on a short day walk. GPS, map, compass, torch, first aid kit, etc
etc.. Those that know Mt Wellington will know that it can fog in or
snow on a summers day with no warning.

I passed a group of four reasonably unfit looking walkers, and
overhead one of the gents (probably for the benefit of the girls)
remark how stupid it was to walk alone. All of them were wearing
shorts and t-shirts, two water bottles between them.  Thats it. Later
that morning fog came in so dense that you couldn't see  3 feet.
Walking around some of the scree slopes is quite dangerous like that,
so I just stopped, had a brew and waited for a while.

Likewise when I 4wd, HF, VHF, UHF radios.several GPS (and of course
maps etc..navigation is a bit of a passion of mine, I hoard maps like
they are gold), HF APRS, extensive first aid kit, food and water for
at least twice my trip length etc.

Again, I've been places where people are travelling in 2 car convoys,
but neigther car is well equiped

So, whilst as a general rule you are right, its not about travelling
alone or in a group, its about understanding risk and taking steps to
mitigate it.

Craig
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