Hi, Adam is right ....
I would never ever leave without camping gear and go on an adventure trip ....
It`s like in the old days, you sleep next to your camel, mule or horse and there is nothing better than the million star hotel and a nice campfire
Better to spend the budget on gas, food and drinks
But if you prefer filthy hostels with crowds of drunken youngsters, etc. .... go for it  or
Camping since I`m a kid, I or we had never any security problems and bush camping was at least half the time 
For example, in Argentina and Chile we camped for 6 months straight through and didn`t stayed once in a hostel
tent, sleeping matress and sleeping bag can be less than 5kg and doesn`t affect the handling
Thomas
www.miles-to-ride.com
PS: Hey Adam, still in SA  , next plans ?????
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