At the moment I'm assuming that there will still be Covid restriction on us during 2021 but I am hoping that I can start hiking and camping again soon.
I'm also assuming that some campsites, pubs, hostels and so on would have gone out of business so there is a possibility that as a hiker I may experience a longer walking day if I want to get to one of them?
My type of hiking relies on me getting to a pub or restaurant each evening and until 2020 I almost always managed it every time. If not I just wild camped and made the best of my situation.
If I'm correct I anticipate more wild camping night so this will lead me to make other plans. For example, I don't cook and don't carry any equipment to do so. I just pack a small cup, a small plastic plate and a plastic knife, fork and spoon into my rucksack. I just drink water and carry 'finger foods' nuts, chocolate, cheese and some wraps. If I reach a pub I will then have a hot meal, including alcohol. I already have the means to 'wild shower' so will be looking to improve my personal hygiene situation by getting a roll-up water container which I don't have at the moment. I've used a small 'hard bottle' up until now. I'll also think up an 'alcohol bar' for myself, to make my wild camp evenings more of an occasion. I have two hip flasks so I don't anticipate a problem.
I'm not going to purchase any of this yet, I'll wait until March but I can see the possibility of me deciding to carry cooking equipment, coffee, and other food etc and learn how to muddle through. I will also pack a lighter (never done that before) and might even buy myself a 'proper' knife? It all has weight implications but I don't mind carrying a bit more.
I can't see me flying anywhere in 2021, I don't want to use public transport unless I have to so my mode of transport will I'm sure will be to use my car. I will then have to seek out safe and reliable parking, say for up to two weeks and will seek out circular routes to hike rather than linear ones, an obvious example is the Pennine Journey.
I wonder what new shopping opportunities Covid-19 might offer me? Have I forgotten anything?