Hmmmm I love camping or kayaking alone. I just feel it is so much better that way. I love having my dog around and just relaxing before I go to sleep. Hot tea is always a good idea. Unfortunatelly my outings are rarely alone since my girl tags along or some of my buddies so the silence by camp fire changes into heated discussions. Don't get me wrong my girl is great and all but becasue of her I usually have to bring extra gear when in my case I would just sleep under the stars or under a tarp on the bed made out of leafs. I climbed mountains alone and in groups and I learned to value a companion that knows when to shut up and listen.