spooner

I've tried to read as much as possible on stealth camping. There is one particular guy blogging over at crazyguyonabike that is pretty much a master at stealth camping. I've read other websites dedicated to the topic and I think I have a fair understanding of what it entails.

However, one thing I can't quite figure out.

If I leave out in the morning at 8am with the hopes of getting my miles in by 2pm. When should I stake out my stealth campsite?

I can't really make camp at 3pm can I? That's a little obvious even if I find a decent site off the road and with some brush around.

I could try to spot out a site around 2pm - then head up to the next town - check it out - then double back for the stealth site around dark.

I can't quite figure out the whole afternoon timing thing.