Originally Posted by
nancy sv
One time I was hanging out next to the Mississippi River waiting for my tent to dry out as it was getting smelly. A guy came up with a boat and asked if I wanted a ride. I left my bike and all my gear on the banks of the river and took off for 30 minutes. Everything was still there when I came back.
For the most part, people are great. We all have to decide what level of "security" we need.
That's not something I'd recommend doing either!! Leaving all your gear AND going for a ride in a boat with someone you don't know. But as you say ... we all have to decide what level of "security" we need.