Leah is spectacular, and does not need to be naked. I freely admit, half the draw of your vids is reminiscing about my own youth, travelling with my son's mother in the seventies. Can you image yourselves doing this in 40 years?
I carried 'bear spray' in Helsinki and the police stopped me and searched me...they found the spray and asked me what it was "I said bear repellant"..they relied "there's no bears in Helsinki!" I said "I know it's that good!". bum bum
Excellent video - good common sense advice and basic preparation is always welcome! I would add that networking with others and traveling in even a small group can be a big help. There is usually safety in numbers and you'll have a wider base of knowledge to draw from. It's not always possible, but it's one more thing to consider.
Been van life'ing it in Europe for 2 months now. Thanks Ben for all the videos and keeping me inspired. I keep my keys in my drawer when i sleep and i lock myself in the van so no one can get in hopefully when i wild camp.
When I was younger I used to go camping in Algonquin Park (Canada) with just a tarp from a 40 foot trailer and very basic supplies. In case of wild animals or human threats I always kept handy an aerosol can that had a stream as opposed to a spray, and a bic lighter to use as a flame thrower. Not all cans are flammable but that combo will scare away most animals without the need to harm them and will make any threatening humans think twice. Separately they're legal everywhere but together they make a great self defense system. I only had to use it once back then when a curious black bear came looking for food as I was getting ready for bed. He left unharmed but unwilling to risk the flame. I'm a locksmith among other things and something I always do is to keep spare keys with me. Get copies of all your keys made then cut off most of the key head, then drill a hole near the end so you can put them on a small key ring. I carry four keys like that and they take up very little room in my pocket and weigh next to nothing. If your key has a chip that kind of spare key will only unlock the door but often the lost keys are locked inside so the spare in that case wouldn't need to do anything but unlock the door.
I binged watched the entire series a few weeks ago and really enjoyed it! Wish you all the best in the future. Looking forward to new videos and adventures! Be safe guys!
@ 10:00 Pepper Spray.....Have you both experienced being pepper sprayed? It’s not pleasurable, but at least you will be able to know how to react in the moment of danger if you are experiencing the effects of pepper 👀 eyes.....😭😭 Thanks for the video!
for pepper spray, try places like autozone and lowes hardware. Look for the ones with a flip top instead of having to pull it out of a small sack you can keep your thumb rested under the flip top ready for any sudden attacks. I use this when walking around backways and taking pictures in graffiti spots
Good advice.. A good addition to your van would be to attach high intensity lights to the ourside to your van, with addition of a very loud alarm system that can be activated from the inside.
Thank you for this! I've been traveling for a couple months now. I loved your tip about backing in. Another thing that seems trivial but very important is to make sure you lock your doors before you go to sleep!
Nice tips! Thank you! Here are a few more: 1) Have more than one set of keys. If he carries his in his pocket, she should carry hers on a cord around her neck, etc. 2) Many people don't know the difference between bear spray and self-defense spray; bear spray is weak (1 to 2%) is used as a training method, and defense spray is usually 10 to 20%. Humans who have received bear spray before often keep attacking or fighting. 3) If you want to park in the lot of a 24-hr business, ask permission (and buy something).
Anytime Fitness (and other health clubs) provide 24/7 access, and that membership card provides the right to be parked in on the PRIVATE property anytime of day. Is a snoopy cop going to care if you are working out or napping in a vehicle. This is why a STEALTH ride is so important. Camper vans invite scrutiny. A cargo van or box truck do not draw attention.
Your only real danger when sleeping in your vehicle is the police. They will actually do you harm. Thieves will run away when they realize someone is in there.
good advice to shine a flashlight in the face of the police. you forgeo to mention a few key aspects : before you shine the light in the face of the police, it is absolutely essential to make sure the flashlight is near the door. Next, make sure you check the batteries often. (nothing more embarrassing than going to shine the light at the police and realizing the batteries are dead). and finally, the number one thing to remember when shining a light in the face of the police in the middle of the night while being homeless in america: , absolutely, under no circumstance, be black. Make sure, that all times you are white. Bonus tip: as you shine the light in the face of the cops, it's a great idea to utilize a foreign accent. A British accent is ideal, however, Australian, kiwi, or south African will do in a pinch. Good luck out there vanlifers, and remember to stay white if you want to be homeless in america and survive the night.
What brilliant tips. We're caravanners, and rally in groups, so unlikely to have these situations, but thank you for putting this vlog on. Best wishes.
its people as amazing as you guys who have inspired me to get a job just so I can move out of my parents home, live in a van and travel Australia. Why live in a house in 1 location when you can live in a vehicle and your backyard is literally the whole country!
Well, we might cross each others' road sometime, I am planning on leaving in a few years. I got inspired by those amazing people as well! I found a fantastic goal in life to start live towards thanks to them
Make sure the wind is not blowing when u try to use pepper spray. U could actually incapacitate yourself u try to spray and it comes back into your own face.
Wasn't there a movie where a woman was running down the street trying to pepper spray a guy, who was running away, instead she ran into the cloud of spray and couldn't run anyway lol
Idea seal a glow plug in a titanium tube bend it into a coil then fill it with gallium to help conduct the heat generated by glow plug then seal pipe. Glow plug will use 12 volts to heat up then drop its power consumption down to 4 volts direct current. You should have a low voltage heating element that you can use to heat your car van trailer boil water and cook your food. Well if it works any way?
Thanks for the info on Maps.me. I finally signed up to your patreon account to help finance these great videos. Come on people give a few bucks a month to help this young couple. I need my Kombi Life fix.
You can easily make a homemade taser also. when you set it off it makes very loud clicking electric sounds and you can see arc of charge between the probes. that scares people. also they run off a 9v battery and are easy to disguise. for example i made one and put it in a deodorant container. you just pull off the top and boom, ready to electrocute some loser. since its custom made, it is also simple to adjust how much voltage you want to hit the guy with. ranges from "just saying hi" to "requires professional medical attention" . Also it is possible to rig up other electric security, such as electrifying your car door handles so that if someone tries to open the door they instead get electrocuted. you can leave that on when you leave the vehicle. two more things, take off the steering wheel when you leave the vehicle and add a kill switch code to your car so that only you, who knows the code, can start it. this can be done with some simple NAND logic circuits and some toggle switches. will make it impossible to start your car without you there. I also carry a gun, if that's your thing. happy travels, sorry for any spelling errors
There are a lot of pellet guns powered by CO2 cartridges that are hidden in the handle that look like real live honest-to-God bad ass guns. As a matter of fact there are some pellet rifles that are actually powerful enough to shoot 100 or more yards accurately and if you were a marksman... you could have dinner or a horror/ murder mystery.
My wife and I are getting older, if you could recommend one place or two or three S. of the border of US where we could be near or on a beach, free camping, water near by and friendly natives and Yankees, where would that be?
You must be pulling my chain Kade we are from Spokane, WA. But I did see some times when Ben and friends were on the beach, hammocks, food shade etc. looked like one of those $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ a night places where they were camping for free. Probably an illusion.I remember when younger and as a child the best part of a journey was planning. and getting back.
You need to be careful camping "south of the border" especially in places "out of the way" and especially in northern Baja. Many friends of mine camping and surfing have been robbed in the middle of the night. The last friend was robbed at gun point, robbers took their clothes, vehicle with everything in it and left them naked on the bluff overlooking the ocean where they were camped. If you're camping at the beach in Mexico, make sure others are around, and it's a well-known spot. Just my take.
I’m not a nomad for many reasons, yes, bad things can happen in a traditional home too, but there’s more dangers when you’re out & alone, you’re more vulnerable. Is it safe? No, it’s not. My imagination runs wild, but here’s some scenarios to think about, ladies: 1. You’re in the middle of nowhere, alone, you keep hearing things, then you see several ppl hanging around, what do you do?? There’s no cell reception. You can’t drive off since they’ve blocked You in. 2. Your RV breaks down, what do you do? And since there’s no cell reception, you can’t call for help, what do you do? 3. Your tires have been slashed while you were sleeping in the middle of the night, what do you do? 4. You meet some nice people, but while you were hiking they broke into your RV, stealing your food, weapons & anything else of value. What do you do? Call the cops?? They can’t help since you dont have the thieves names or description of their get away vehicle. 5. You have a flat tire, a man offers to help you, next thing you know, he’s raped & beat you, but you’re still alive, he’s fled the scene. You’re camping in the National Forest, earlier you saw other campers nearby, but you can’t move due to your injuries, so what do you do? 6. Your bathroom all of a sudden overflows, you’re flooded out. What do you do? In closing, It just seems a lot more dangerous, I don’t trust strangers. Many nomads talk about going with your gut feeling, that’s fine, but what if it’s too late for that?? Put men’s shoes outside, carry a weapon or bear spray, have a bat & knife handy, what good are all these tactics if the man or group of people over power you? So please folks, use common sense, stay out of harms way! I’m not afraid, but I do use common sense, I don’t invite strangers into my home, I’m very cautious because you never know the inner heart or intentions of that stranger. Peace & safety to all the nomads, especially the women - God bless you all
omg i just realized i was watching video x1.25 speed hahaha that was so stressful with what you were saying! i was about to say that you guys speak so fast for me and i thought "hmm before i say sth like that maybe i should just verify if maybe idk why the speed is not on normal cuz i'm feeling stressed ouuuut.." and i'm glad i did haha so, in the end, thanks for an interesting topic at a totally normal speed! ;D
Actually I signed up for this lifestyle because I am tired of spending 45%-55% of my monthly income on rent and utilities. I kinda don't got a lot of dwelling options left.
I would think pepper/bear spray would be problematic if you open the window to defend yourself and the wind is blowing your way. Then you're stuck in a van filling up with pepper spray while the perp can just move to a diff position. Has this ever happened to you?
I totally speak your language! I always Prepare to the nth degree, for the craziest possibility, the worst case scenario, just in case, the what ifs...
I live in Alaska, now and have driven here from Florida. I am originally from Bronx, NY. Most NE US States from Maryland to Maine have ridiculous gun laws and you could find yourself in trouble if you have a gun. Bear and pepper spray require you to be much closer to your attacker than is safe and it is possible for your attacker to turn the tables on you, with you ending up with mace in your eyes. I carry a .357 magnum pistol or shotgun when out in the woods- most here carry a .44 magnum pistol when they are backpacking. You can carry a rifle and or shotgun with you throughout US and Canada in most cases as your self defense. I also suggest a car alarm since no one will want to draw attention to themselves. As for criminals potentially working in groups, I agree with keeping your eyes wide open and have your head on a swivel. I also study Krav Maga and all who travel should know this as you are the self defense and you are always with you. You will learn not only how to end bad situations, with human predators and escape alive, but also how to avoid the possible situation in the first place.
Drove my Astro van thing, in the pic at the left, all over the west this summer and ran across several people driving old VW vans. I kind of felt badly for them as they really are horrible vehicles. Sorry, as art they are wonderful though
Thanks for these tips but I have been wondering, how do you guys keep warm in the winters with all the windows you have? Do you guys have any insulation?
Thankyou, I'll be watching for it. My van has alot of windows too and I have been wondering what I will do with those, am building into Campervan now so watching whatever I can find to see how I would get that done in regards to alot of windows.
I'm new to this channel, and I just watch a few of their video randomly, and I love it, but I still don't have time to watch them all. I'm curious about the girlfriend, the girlfriend change in some of the video I watched, are they different girls? or is it just me?
on the Volkswagen van make sure the door on the engine compartment locks as if the perp's can access the engine compartment thay can pull your plug or coil wire and disable you from starting the vehicle. forget the pepper spray get a stun gun and press it up against thier temple. brutal you say, well if you get accosted in the wilderness where there is no one around to help then they mean to do you bodily harm. and they might be a serial killer. so stay safe stay sharp and get a good self defense weapon.
Waving around a machete with no real intention/ability to use it.....not a good idea. I know you probably just keep one around as a tool. Think sticks. Spend a little time to learn how to use them (escrima) interesting, fun and useful.
Hi there guys!! loving your channel, and your adventure!! and, on what regards to this particular app, "maps.me", do you know if it´s perhaps windows 10 compatible too?!?!
Hey thanks for you answer! no, it seems not by the way, I´ve been doing a little investigation on the web, and that app seems to run only for Andriod, and iOs. No luck this time, huggs guys!
Thanks for the greatly informative video once again! Just curious about this... So the cops do show up knocking on your van time by time, do you get fines now and then for camping? And are these fines reasonable, compared to your earnings and compared to the costs you get when living in a house?
Very informative - thank you for sharing your knowledge. I hate the thought of having to have a secure perimeter (cameras, proximity detection, bright lights... etc.), but it does seem prudent these days. Side note: beautiful lady!
Every other country ever: "For defense, keep your keys handy so you can drive away. Have a light to shine in their eyes. We have bear spray that definitely will ONLY inhibit the bad-guy's ability to see and not mine; yes, even in a van (Sarcasm of course because that's asinine.) Make sure you keep everything is locked, be completely aware of everything everywhere at all times. Don't get distracted."Americans: "Glock 35 with TLR1 make bad-guy's head pop."PS: I am definitely the latter, rather the former XD
Good video and seems like you are eating life with a big spoon. Have you been to Africa in your Van? Africa like in Kenya,Uganda,Tanzania,South Africa etc
it is illegal to carry bearspray anyplace there arnt bears,and is definitely illegal to use on ppl .....same for mace and such you could be charged with a consealed weapon.ya i know its stupid but there ya go
I like that you don't use thumbnail pictures of half naked women to attract views, you just put out quality content.
actually in this picture I was just asking Leah if she would take of her clothes and that is when she reached for the machete ;)
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Leah is spectacular, and does not need to be naked. I freely admit, half the draw of your vids is reminiscing about my own youth, travelling with my son's mother in the seventies.
Can you image yourselves doing this in 40 years?
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I carried 'bear spray' in Helsinki and the police stopped me and searched me...they found the spray and asked me what it was "I said bear repellant"..they relied "there's no bears in Helsinki!" I said "I know it's that good!". bum bum
bet that went down well :)
They stop and searched you? Sounds very authoritarian? Did they have probably cause? What does the law say about that?
I agree with all your tips. Been RVing for 6.5 years. I recommend the same safety things. Also a dog is a great thing to include too. Happy travels.
Great idea.
Excellent video - good common sense advice and basic preparation is always welcome! I would add that networking with others and traveling in even a small group can be a big help. There is usually safety in numbers and you'll have a wider base of knowledge to draw from. It's not always possible, but it's one more thing to consider.
Been van life'ing it in Europe for 2 months now. Thanks Ben for all the videos and keeping me inspired. I keep my keys in my drawer when i sleep and i lock myself in the van so no one can get in hopefully when i wild camp.
we've just been testing that app in Europe :) Van life Europe is awesome!
When I was younger I used to go camping in Algonquin Park (Canada) with just a tarp from a 40 foot trailer and very basic supplies. In case of wild animals or human threats I always kept handy an aerosol can that had a stream as opposed to a spray, and a bic lighter to use as a flame thrower. Not all cans are flammable but that combo will scare away most animals without the need to harm them and will make any threatening humans think twice. Separately they're legal everywhere but together they make a great self defense system. I only had to use it once back then when a curious black bear came looking for food as I was getting ready for bed. He left unharmed but unwilling to risk the flame.
I'm a locksmith among other things and something I always do is to keep spare keys with me. Get copies of all your keys made then cut off most of the key head, then drill a hole near the end so you can put them on a small key ring. I carry four keys like that and they take up very little room in my pocket and weigh next to nothing. If your key has a chip that kind of spare key will only unlock the door but often the lost keys are locked inside so the spare in that case wouldn't need to do anything but unlock the door.
great tip for the animals
Love that place did it in school holidays for fishing great times
That’s such a good idea!
I binged watched the entire series a few weeks ago and really enjoyed it! Wish you all the best in the future. Looking forward to new videos and adventures! Be safe guys!
cheer Nitram, thanks for watching
@ 10:00 Pepper Spray.....Have you both experienced being pepper sprayed? It’s not pleasurable, but at least you will be able to know how to react in the moment of danger if you are experiencing the effects of pepper 👀 eyes.....😭😭 Thanks for the video!
Sound advice guys... we travelled S America for 15 months in a van with our children and never had an issue. Safe travels x
for pepper spray, try places like autozone and lowes hardware. Look for the ones with a flip top instead of having to pull it out of a small sack you can keep your thumb rested under the flip top ready for any sudden attacks. I use this when walking around backways and taking pictures in graffiti spots
Good advice.. A good addition to your van would be to attach high intensity lights to the ourside to your van, with addition of a very loud alarm system that can be activated from the inside.
we are certainly considering that
People would probably think they're having a rave party.
Excellent idea. I don't own a van but that would be a great defense.
Coupled with a loud speaker, microphone and Darth Vader track being played!
Thank you for this! I've been traveling for a couple months now. I loved your tip about backing in. Another thing that seems trivial but very important is to make sure you lock your doors before you go to sleep!
Nice tips! Thank you! Here are a few more: 1) Have more than one set of keys. If he carries his in his pocket, she should carry hers on a cord around her neck, etc. 2) Many people don't know the difference between bear spray and self-defense spray; bear spray is weak (1 to 2%) is used as a training method, and defense spray is usually 10 to 20%. Humans who have received bear spray before often keep attacking or fighting. 3) If you want to park in the lot of a 24-hr business, ask permission (and buy something).
Anytime Fitness (and other health clubs) provide 24/7 access, and that membership card provides the right to be parked in on the PRIVATE property anytime of day. Is a snoopy cop going to care if you are working out or napping in a vehicle. This is why a STEALTH ride is so important. Camper vans invite scrutiny. A cargo van or box truck do not draw attention.
0.53: Doggie: “This is my house and these are my humans”. 😍
You guys are the cutest couple in the vanlife community. Great vibes!
Thank you Mark He is being missed and we will be happy to know what's going on in the next season.
Your only real danger when sleeping in your vehicle is the police. They will actually do you harm. Thieves will run away when they realize someone is in there.
anybody that lives in a van will 100% be harassed by the police sooner or later. Land of the free lmaoo
good advice to shine a flashlight in the face of the police. you forgeo to mention a few key aspects : before you shine the light in the face of the police, it is absolutely essential to make sure the flashlight is near the door. Next, make sure you check the batteries often. (nothing more embarrassing than going to shine the light at the police and realizing the batteries are dead). and finally, the number one thing to remember when shining a light in the face of the police in the middle of the night while being homeless in america: , absolutely, under no circumstance, be black. Make sure, that all times you are white. Bonus tip: as you shine the light in the face of the cops, it's a great idea to utilize a foreign accent. A British accent is ideal, however, Australian, kiwi, or south African will do in a pinch. Good luck out there vanlifers, and remember to stay white if you want to be homeless in america and survive the night.
@@peebay3515 yeah, but you'd only do it to a black person. Otherwise you're obviously legit.
I really hope this is a joke lmao.
Too funny, love your tip man!
Ok, I got the accent part, but how do I go be white?
Use clown white makeup for pale face look!
I love your videos they are awesome. Another tip is wasp spray it can shoot 20 feet with some accuracy.
nice tip - thanks!
It will do real damage, only use it if it's really serious. It's a nerve agent.
That's the point. One doesn't know what the intruder is up to.
What brilliant tips. We're caravanners, and rally in groups, so unlikely to have these situations, but thank you for putting this vlog on. Best wishes.
its people as amazing as you guys who have inspired me to get a job just so I can move out of my parents home, live in a van and travel Australia. Why live in a house in 1 location when you can live in a vehicle and your backyard is literally the whole country!
Well, we might cross each others' road sometime, I am planning on leaving in a few years. I got inspired by those amazing people as well! I found a fantastic goal in life to start live towards thanks to them
Save travels! 👍
Fire extinguisher is also a good and legal weapon!
When will you travel in Australia and New Zealand? Would love to see that series.
A big concern; great suggestions, thanks for sharing. Glad to see you two are still at it!
Yes! one of my favourite youtube channels!
That is why I have a Walther PPQ, a Glock 19 and a Ruger lcp. The bear spray is a great idea if that is all you have
at 1:32 thats dawson city yukon territory i lived there for 14 years way back in the day
First love what u guys are doing u enspired me to get my first van( Irene) a 1989 t25 camper, thanks guyss
Awesome, welcome to the van life community Will :)
Make sure the wind is not blowing when u try to use pepper spray. U could actually incapacitate yourself u try to spray and it comes back into your own face.
Wasn't there a movie where a woman was running down the street trying to pepper spray a guy, who was running away, instead she ran into the cloud of spray and couldn't run anyway lol
the same as with peeing so the speak.
bright strobe lights on the outside would help a lot, that kind of confusion can scare off most anything, anyone.
A unique and interesting suggestion, would probably work too
You guys should have your own Television 📺 Show. I love ❤️ your videos. I know it’s not an easy life, but I have so much envy when I watch you guys!
Idea seal a glow plug in a titanium tube bend it into a coil then fill it with gallium to help conduct the heat generated by glow plug then seal pipe. Glow plug will use 12 volts to heat up then drop its power consumption down to 4 volts direct current. You should have a low voltage heating element that you can use to heat your car van trailer boil water and cook your food. Well if it works any way?
I put metal bolts on my door. Can’t be picked from the outside.
This is great! Thank you for the info!!!
Good sensible advice, thanks and safe travels!
Thanks for the info on Maps.me. I finally signed up to your patreon account to help finance these great videos. Come on people give a few bucks a month to help this young couple. I need my Kombi Life fix.
hey thanks Ross, welcome to the Kombi Crew. Hope you enjoy seeing Season 5 first :)
Leah,Can you talk more about travel safely as a female? Especially where you going to use bathroom and showers. Thanks!
Sure thing! I'll put that on the list of videos to make for sure :) ~ Leah
Be aware of your surroundings. Don't rush out of your vehicle without checking your surrounding. Take an onboard dry toilet.
You can easily make a homemade taser also. when you set it off it makes very loud clicking electric sounds and you can see arc of charge between the probes. that scares people. also they run off a 9v battery and are easy to disguise. for example i made one and put it in a deodorant container. you just pull off the top and boom, ready to electrocute some loser. since its custom made, it is also simple to adjust how much voltage you want to hit the guy with. ranges from "just saying hi" to "requires professional medical attention" .
Also it is possible to rig up other electric security, such as electrifying your car door handles so that if someone tries to open the door they instead get electrocuted. you can leave that on when you leave the vehicle.
two more things, take off the steering wheel when you leave the vehicle and add a kill switch code to your car so that only you, who knows the code, can start it. this can be done with some simple NAND logic circuits and some toggle switches. will make it impossible to start your car without you there.
I also carry a gun, if that's your thing.
happy travels, sorry for any spelling errors
There are a lot of pellet guns powered by CO2 cartridges that are hidden in the handle that look like real live honest-to-God bad ass guns. As a matter of fact there are some pellet rifles that are actually powerful enough to shoot 100 or more yards accurately and if you were a marksman... you could have dinner or a horror/ murder mystery.
Some very good tips. Thanks for sharing!
My wife and I are getting older, if you could recommend one place or two or three S. of the border of US where we could be near or on a beach, free camping, water near by and friendly natives and Yankees, where would that be?
Michael Smith Washington state
You must be pulling my chain Kade we are from Spokane, WA. But I did see some times when Ben and friends were on the beach, hammocks, food shade etc. looked like one of those $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ a night places where they were camping for free. Probably an illusion.I remember when younger and as a child the best part of a journey was planning. and getting back.
You need to be careful camping "south of the border" especially in places "out of the way" and especially in northern Baja. Many friends of mine camping and surfing have been robbed in the middle of the night. The last friend was robbed at gun point, robbers took their clothes, vehicle with everything in it and left them naked on the bluff overlooking the ocean where they were camped. If you're camping at the beach in Mexico, make sure others are around, and it's a well-known spot. Just my take.
Great advice - Thanks
Yeah, I travel around the US I carry a couple of guns in my van but I also don't cross the boards of the US. keep safe and explore.
You can care a long gun anywhere
bear spray ? i keep a 9mm
This gentleman married the prettiest girl. I would feel threatened too.
What about a steel wire between the doors ,that will save you to its was recommended by cops in germany ,
Could you explain. Not sure what you mean.
I’m not a nomad for many reasons, yes, bad things can happen in a traditional home too, but there’s more dangers when you’re out & alone, you’re more vulnerable. Is it safe? No, it’s not. My imagination runs wild, but here’s some scenarios to think about, ladies:
1. You’re in the middle of nowhere, alone, you keep hearing things, then you see several ppl hanging around, what do you do?? There’s no cell reception. You can’t drive off since they’ve blocked You in.
2. Your RV breaks down, what do you do? And since there’s no cell reception, you can’t call for help, what do you do?
3. Your tires have been slashed while you were sleeping in the middle of the night, what do you do?
4. You meet some nice people, but while you were hiking they broke into your RV, stealing your food, weapons & anything else of value. What do you do? Call the cops?? They can’t help since you dont have the thieves names or description of their get away vehicle.
5. You have a flat tire, a man offers to help you, next thing you know, he’s raped & beat you, but you’re still alive, he’s fled the scene. You’re camping in the National Forest, earlier you saw other campers nearby, but you can’t move due to your injuries, so what do you do?
6. Your bathroom all of a sudden overflows, you’re flooded out. What do you do?
In closing, It just seems a lot more dangerous, I don’t trust strangers. Many nomads talk about going with your gut feeling, that’s fine, but what if it’s too late for that?? Put men’s shoes outside, carry a weapon or bear spray, have a bat & knife handy, what good are all these tactics if the man or group of people over power you? So please folks, use common sense, stay out of harms way! I’m not afraid, but I do use common sense, I don’t invite strangers into my home, I’m very cautious because you never know the inner heart or intentions of that stranger. Peace & safety to all the nomads, especially the women - God bless you all
omg i just realized i was watching video x1.25 speed hahaha that was so stressful with what you were saying!
i was about to say that you guys speak so fast for me and i thought "hmm before i say sth like that maybe i should just verify if maybe idk why the speed is not on normal cuz i'm feeling stressed ouuuut.." and i'm glad i did haha
so, in the end, thanks for an interesting topic at a totally normal speed! ;D
Actually I signed up for this lifestyle because I am tired of spending 45%-55% of my monthly income on rent and utilities. I kinda don't got a lot of dwelling options left.
I would think pepper/bear spray would be problematic if you open the window to defend yourself and the wind is blowing your way. Then you're stuck in a van filling up with pepper spray while the perp can just move to a diff position. Has this ever happened to you?
to be honest I think we would get out of the vehicle if we were going to use it.
Pepper spray in a enclosed van is a pretty risky idea
45 works great
I totally speak your language! I always Prepare to the nth degree, for the craziest possibility, the worst case scenario, just in case, the what ifs...
Thank you for the tips ! Awesome !!
I live in Alaska, now and have driven here from Florida. I am originally from Bronx, NY. Most NE US States from Maryland to Maine have ridiculous gun laws and you could find yourself in trouble if you have a gun. Bear and pepper spray require you to be much closer to your attacker than is safe and it is possible for your attacker to turn the tables on you, with you ending up with mace in your eyes. I carry a .357 magnum pistol or shotgun when out in the woods- most here carry a .44 magnum pistol when they are backpacking. You can carry a rifle and or shotgun with you throughout US and Canada in most cases as your self defense. I also suggest a car alarm since no one will want to draw attention to themselves. As for criminals potentially working in groups, I agree with keeping your eyes wide open and have your head on a swivel. I also study Krav Maga and all who travel should know this as you are the self defense and you are always with you. You will learn not only how to end bad situations, with human predators and escape alive, but also how to avoid the possible situation in the first place.
Thanks for totally putting me off travelling, in fact I am now agoraphobic.
A GPS with self preservation skills would be so nice.
Drove my Astro van thing, in the pic at the left, all over the west this summer and ran across several people driving old VW vans. I kind of felt badly for them as they really are horrible vehicles. Sorry, as art they are wonderful though
Awesome tips thanks guys
You’re welcome Alanna
When do we get more traveling videos?
in two weeks
Sweet, thanks!
Thanks for these tips but I have been wondering, how do you guys keep warm in the winters with all the windows you have? Do you guys have any insulation?
We're making a winter video at the moment , coming this winter to Kombi Life
Thankyou, I'll be watching for it. My van has alot of windows too and I have been wondering what I will do with those, am building into Campervan now so watching whatever I can find to see how I would get that done in regards to alot of windows.
I was not around that time I need to watch it PLEAASEEE
good advice! thanks for the app info. love that you guys have a machete 😂😂😂🙌
Very good info. At the moment we are in Sicily for winter time and like make other countries pepper spray is illegal here unfortunately.
Used bee spray in the eyes
How do you drive out if they knife the tires
Good vlog! Jim
I'm new to this channel, and I just watch a few of their video randomly, and I love it, but I still don't have time to watch them all. I'm curious about the girlfriend, the girlfriend change in some of the video I watched, are they different girls? or is it just me?
This is Leah, she's awesome, stick around and get to know her! - sorry I can't remember the other girls name.
How do people get the money to travel around the country
Hello Ben and Leah: do you continue to use Maps.me or did you switch to Tripline exclusively? If so why? What are pros and cons to each?
yes we still use Maps.me - it's very useful for us.
on the Volkswagen van make sure the door on the engine compartment locks as if the perp's can access the engine compartment thay can pull your plug or coil wire and disable you from starting the vehicle. forget the pepper spray get a stun gun and press it up against thier temple. brutal you say, well if you get accosted in the wilderness where there is no one around to help then they mean to do you bodily harm. and they might be a serial killer. so stay safe stay sharp and get a good self defense weapon.
LOVE YOUR VAN!!! I WANNA GO!!
Waving around a machete with no real intention/ability to use it.....not a good idea. I know you probably just keep one around as a tool. Think sticks. Spend a little time to learn how to use them (escrima) interesting, fun and useful.
Great tips!
Its called a gun with common sense...
Hi there guys!! loving your channel, and your adventure!! and, on what regards to this particular app, "maps.me", do you know if it´s perhaps windows 10 compatible too?!?!
not sure Pablo to be honest. Thanks for watching
Hey thanks for you answer! no, it seems not by the way, I´ve been doing a little investigation on the web, and that app seems to run only for Andriod, and iOs. No luck this time, huggs guys!
Very nice!:)
Do you where in Cuba guys?
Thanks for the greatly informative video once again!
Just curious about this...
So the cops do show up knocking on your van time by time, do you get fines now and then for camping? And are these fines reasonable, compared to your earnings and compared to the costs you get when living in a house?
+Gilbatrar ヅ we’ve had a handful of fines, not many
Kombi Life
Ah alright, thank you
Someone I know used to carry a can of hair spry in her purse.
I am a little confused where is Alaska now? Is he at home because when you guys were at home I did not see Alaska. Could somebody let me know.
He's in Alaska being watched for by a family, we'll have to wait for the next season to see how that came about
i thought it died?
Safty tips for camping is your gun pepper spray big knife and a good set of legs to get the hell out of there.
That sea side pumpkin patch looks scary. I think it's haunted.
Very informative - thank you for sharing your knowledge. I hate the thought of having to have a secure perimeter (cameras, proximity detection, bright lights... etc.), but it does seem prudent these days.
Side note: beautiful lady!
isn't she though ;)
How do you get through the Darien Gap/
Every other country ever: "For defense, keep your keys handy so you can drive away. Have a light to shine in their eyes. We have bear spray that definitely will ONLY inhibit the bad-guy's ability to see and not mine; yes, even in a van (Sarcasm of course because that's asinine.) Make sure you keep everything is locked, be completely aware of everything everywhere at all times. Don't get distracted."Americans: "Glock 35 with TLR1 make bad-guy's head pop."PS: I am definitely the latter, rather the former XD
How often do you en encounter these situations?
actual problems, rarely. once a year maybe. But we have safety in mind everyday
Where/how do you have the money to travel for such long blocks of time?
And is it like cash or a card or what?
Bitcoin
I'm new to this channel and was wondering is Alaska still around?
yes she is and welcome :)
Both of you cute. Have courage travel live off grid. Stay safe
Criminals are immune to the burning sensation of pepper spray because they are sprayed with CS gas often in incarceration...well, at least in America.
what was the last video!!!
Im thinking of buying a VW, how much did it cost you?
Prices are as much as you want to pay, especially Vanogans.
Is alska ok
yes
Kombi Life good thanks for the reply
Good video and seems like you are eating life with a big spoon. Have you been to Africa in your Van? Africa like in Kenya,Uganda,Tanzania,South Africa etc
it is illegal to carry bearspray anyplace there arnt bears,and is definitely illegal to use on ppl .....same for mace and such you could be charged with a consealed weapon.ya i know its stupid but there ya go
Perhaps just don't put yourself in any dangerous situation. You r not what u think but u can attract what u think, so think positive! :)
Where is your Alaska guys?
you didn't spot her in the video?
Kombi Life yeah there she is at 9.57..I didn't noticed her earlier.
good eyes Raj
where do you shower?
lovely couple