Originally Posted by
JNI64
Lol, laughing with ya not at ya!
I respect and appreciate your honesty and your service as Leo thank you.
I'm a big believer in getting over fear I used to fear getting into a fight or having to protect myself or my loved ones so I took up several styles of martial arts for about 12 years, fear elevated.
Then when I was looking for a new hobby and intrest that is one of many reasons I chose hiking as a new hobby I was definitely not comfortable at night, I still get a little freaked out sometimes at night. But all my trips are solo and there's been 100's.
Just start out by camping near other people until you get used to it.