A. Dont use the console commands for advancing :)
B. Make 4 sets of each armor :)
C. Have 4 sets of each progression item from the Elder on (Key, wishbone,etc)

Solo is about preparedness.

OH.....until you're doing elder on...make a base underground if in the Forest. The raid timers are a bit faster and getting trolls every 2-3 hours can make you pull your hair out as they destroy all things wood and stone :)