Originally Posted by
Rick
I'd bet there's more than one on here that doesn't like the dark. It's not a natural thing for us to want to be in dark spaces. Our eyes aren't good at seeing in the dark and our senses of hearing and smell are not nearly as keen as those things that would bite or sting us. So it's actually pretty natural that you would feel that way.
If there is something that gives you comfort (knife, gun, club, etc) then take it with you. Just knowing your "protection" is there might help. Also, you'll have much better night vision if you look slightly away from whatever you are trying to see rather than directly at it.
If you want to do a solo then pick a night with a full moon and no overcast. You'll have all the light you need to see but still be on your own.