Originally Posted by
Rowan
Outback Australia and the wilds of Western Australia are somewhat different to the farmlands of North America that are being discussed here. The roads through the stations are public, and the paddocks are rarely fenced.
North American property owners and managers have a somewhat different approach to delineating their land -- and where there is a fence, that is the boundary.
I cant see an Australian contribution to the thread being any less valid or worthy for readers of the thread with an interest in stealth camping.
I'm only sorry that someone didnt start their own thread on the matter instead of such wide tangent (IMHO) to the original thread topic.
This is especially as there is obviously wide and strong feeling alternate view points to be shared.
I'm in the pro camp myself with no apologies but respect the right to an opinion of those who are opposed.
I've stealth camped in a few different countries (not the Americas yet) and have mostly gone unnoticed.
I utilise a bivy bag when in the places I maybe shouldn't so am fairly well able to pack up quickly and quietly if sprung by an objecting land owner/manager - hasn't happened yet but I'm sure it will one day.
I make a point of leaving no trace, like mess, litter or fire and am not too concerned by anyone getting too upset by my bending blades of grass and twigs.
My fear isnt irate landowners but more drunken teenagers spotting my camp, hence my setting up camp on last light and being gone before daybreak.