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Solo Exploring > Exploring with other people...
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I have not ever explored by myself but it is not a bad idea in some cases. I think I am going to start exploring alone more often.
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Solo exploration is fun, but to me nothing beats heading into a place and taking a dump with a friend
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Almost always solo, no problems yet.
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I started off exploring alone for a while.
It's quite a different vibe than when you're with other people.
I now explore with a few others and I dig it.
There's definite ups and downs for both.
Case in point....
Solo exploring when you slip and break three bones in your foot could have sucked.
I'm REALLY glad someone was with me on that one.
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Posted by Valkyre
A lot of people hold me back, say they'll come explore with me but bail out at the last minute. And so I've adapted myself in exploring alone, which honestly seems more challenging, stressful and still somewhat fun.
Now it's come to a point that I pull out if someone crashes my solo parties.
Nothing better than exploring alone. You can run around the site naked, sing guilty pleasure songs, what have you.
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Don't have to worry about other people taking ugly, embarrassing photos of you ;) (Of course I'm referring to A-Kat).
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Also it really helps me to be exploring with others as I usually need physical help getting over window sills n such. 
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I don't mind exploring alone, but since I moved far away from my best friend (and exploring partner in crime of 20+ years) we now tend to see locations, take note of where it is, then wait until we are together to go check 'em out.
We call it a "savesies" as we are so mature now hahaha
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Out in the country or suburbs alone is usually okay. In a downtown setting or city where u can run into anything or anybody, I always bring someone, even if its my wife. She is a quiet talker and a good look out.
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Posted by COLTCOMMANDO
Do any of you guys explore by yourselves sometimes? I'm a pretty brave guy but for some reason the thought of being alone inside of an abandonment gives me the chills. I always bring a partner but sometimes they are unavailable on a day I want to explore.
If you do what are some precautions and or coping mechanisms you guys do when going solo? Very interested to hear you thoughts!
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It's not that I'm brave, it's more of a safety factor. You don't know what you may run into, and if you get hurt or something happens, it's best to have a buddy to back you up if help is needed. Ya know?
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Posted by Flashyfashionfraud
It's not that I'm brave, it's more of a safety factor. You don't know what you may run into, and if you get hurt or something happens, it's best to have a buddy to back you up if help is needed. Ya know?
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Get a friend that is able to come help.
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Posted by Evilbunny
Get a friend that is able to come help.
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Already do~
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I do most of my exploring by myself, and for the most part I'm fine with that. My husband has gone with me quite a bit, but I can't really enjoy myself because he's too uptight (worried about being caught). My best friend is my ideal partner in crime, but she lives in another part of the state, so that doesn't happen often. None of my other family or friends are into exploring.
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I like to explore places near where I'm working on the off chance I never come back for a personal trip. People i work with aren't into it so SOLO it is. Prairies aren't too bad no drug dealers hiding in that abandoned farm well no successful ones. being alone just makes me way more cautious knowing help is a ways away. Also nothing like walking through a building devoid of people with the wind tearing through the halls to put you on edge .
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Exploring solo is better (it works better for me). When I explore with others, I have to be patient of them and their photography, and I'm pretty flexible and move quick, so I usually have to wait on others if I'm not alone, and/or help them in due to their physical limitations. The times I really enjoy exploring with others is when it's a location I want to introduce them to (and know they'll be taking forever with photography, which is fine), or vice versa.
It is also wise to explore with others in case an accident occurs, although, I've been very lucky with that one, so far.
It really all depends on you and what keeps you comfortable.
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I almost always explore alone just because my schedule is hectic and most of my other urbex buddies have similarly hectic schedules. However before I go somewhere alone I always invest a bunch of time in just scouting things out first. Finding different POE's and exits, assessing the overall safety conditions of a place and then I prepare and pack accordingly before going out.
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Posted by BrandonFireKing
Solo exploration is fun, but to me nothing beats heading into a place and taking a dump with a friend
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You really ought to keep a dumplog. That's what I do. My, how my dumplog has grown. This is the second post about fecal matter that I've made in only a single day.
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Rise before Zod
Kneel before Zod
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It's more efficient, but it's also kinda scary depending on how brave you're feeling I guess.
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I usually feel fine exploring alone if I know the place well. For the first time exploring a place I will take one or two people along. Even though I don't mind exploring alone I prefer to take others. I've learned a bunch of my friends are really interested in Urbex so I have a line of people who want to come along for a trip. It is nice having someone to talk to and share the experience with. I also make videos of the locations for Youtube so having someone with me makes it more entertaining for the viewers.
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Posted by sirpsychosexy
I did my latest discovery alone. Not knowing what the building would contain I didn't want to bring anyone for the risk of disappointing them. I was expecting nothing more than an empty hall actually. Still I literally had some sleepless nights because of the curiosity (I know, it's insane to be so nervous over old abandoned shit  ), so one sleepless morning I decided to grab my camera and go.
There I went with the 'now or never' in mind, in the most crowded place of town in full sight of a police station, over a fence, across a tiny catwalk high above the sea, under a fence while bridging over a gap that leads directly to the knee-deep sea, another catwalk with human size holes rusted in. Then I walked inside and my jaw dropped... everything was still in place since the 60's. Once it was some sort of horror house, but without a doubt it is way scarier now. Pitch black inside and not knowing what deep-sea monster I'd bump into next, I did a quick adrenaline-fueled round and got the hell out of there.
Probably the most dangerously stupid thing I have ever done, but I felt so victorious afterwards. I've gone back with friends for a couple of times and it was a lot less scary then. When I told them that I went in alone the first time they called me insane, both because of the creepiness and the life-threatening state of the place.
http://i.imgur.com/Z1TP1Ir.jpg
So my point is, don't go alone if you don't know what to expect. No one knew I was there and things could have gone horribly wrong if I had fallen into the shallow water. Most places aren't so dangerous though, and exploring them alone can be a great thrill! At least bring a phone, and some bandages in case you rip yourself open.
Btw, these are the pictures of that trip:
http://www.uer.ca/...rrpage=1&pp#post13
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Fear is your friend. Listen to it, but don't let it command you.
Make a bad judgement with others with you, don't expect anyone to save you except you and your miscalculation may cause them to be injured or killed as well.
I've explored alone for decades. It requires an unique skill set that is worth developing.
You do so by doing.
Just when I thought I was out... they pulled me back in.
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