[A/S] Re: [VAC] Re: Safe camping & Feeling Safe

["Rich Walbridge" <wbcci@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Polly and Others on VAC and Airstream List,

I too think camping is relatively safe.  It is "just" difficult to know when
it is going to become unsafe and that is why some folks arm themselves.

The "just in case" theme works for me.

Camping is fun and I think one would be more likely to run into problems
staying in city motels and in camp grounds near areas that draw low-life
types.  Where are they?  We all kind of know what these areas look like and
what citizenry typically lurks there.

If I am on the road to get to a destination, I will usually choose a KOA
type campground near a highway and hope they do a decent job of keeping out
the unwanted locals (if the campground is near a city or town).  I don't
think it is too often you're going to meet up with another traveler that is
going to be a low-life type.

 I haven't had the opportunity to boondock in the "sticks or desert" yet,
but I would be very content knowing I have protection along.  When we
finally hit the road at the end of '01, I am not sure my wife is going to go
along with boondocking.  I know for sure we'll very rarely camp in a rest
area or truck stop....1st for the noise, etc. and the 2nd for security with
all the comings and goings.

Just MHO!

Rich Walbridge
wbcci@mediaone.net