Me too! I often sit in my jeep in the driveway and pretend I'm driving. I want to thank you Dan. I recently purchased my jeep because the adventure in your videos of your trip in Africa was and is inspiring. I am in the process now of outfitting the jeep for an adventurous tour (after COVID obviously). After sitting on my couch for years waiting and hoping to die, I have been inspired by you to make the most of the rest of my life. Thank you Dan. Your brother from another Mother - James Dismore (100% Physically and Mentally Disabled Combat Veteran) PS. I have been providing a small amount of money to aid you in your adventures through Patreon. I urge your subscribers to give also. You, Dan, are inspring all of us to lead better and more adventurous lives. Wether we are living vicariously through your videos or using your adventures as a template to improve our lives. I hope to shake your hand one day. I am not very outgoing socially so you will not know it's me. But one day a funny looking quiet guy with a cane will be shaking your hand and you are going to think"Hey, this guy wont let my hand go." That will be me. Thank you again.
Hi James, Thanks so much for the very kind message and words of encouragement - that really, really means a lot to me! When I started all of this I said if I could inspire one person to get out there it would all be worth it, and you've just proved it's true! I have a huge smile on my face now, and I bet it will stay all day. Thanks so much, you just made my day! I genuinely look forward to the day we can meet, and I hope we get the time to sit down for a real talk. All the best, -Dan
Great content as usual, Dan. A few more tips: Bear spray, I don't recommend that one has this hanging on a backpack while hiking. Keep it on your hip. It takes too long to access it from on, and definitely from in, one's backpack. Also, caribou and elk; they're not attracted to food like bears are but keep the same distance from them. Getting charged by one of those mosters will send a dense tourist sprinting back to their car in no time ...and to change their undies.
We went up to Dawson City in July. I love those sections of construction, it reminded me of the Mexico backroads. LOL I can see how a car would get stuck in it. There were sections that were really soft and sandy. People have no clue how fast bears are. I had a grizzly run at me this year in our yard. We have apple trees, I came off the porch banging some pots thinking he was the usual small black bear that frequents our area. He covered 50-60 feet by the time I took two steps back onto the porch. He stopped, got my scent, then took off. I have dealt with bears all my life, and their speed never ceases to amaze me.
Thank you. I am an experienced backpacker and very bear aware. I grew up in SE Alaska with bears. As my retirement gift to myself I will be heading to Alaska for 3-5 months camping out of my Outback. I am trying to reconcile my bear safety with boondocking and sleeping in my Outback. My plan is to use bear lockers when in campgrounds and keep everything in odor proof bags when boondocking. Your video has made me more comfortable. Thanks!
I just can't help thinking about you waving your hands and the bear being like "oh god, a crazy guy. Probably ate some berries that weren't good for him."
I appreciate the realism and practicality of your videos. Thanks for what you do. Glad you are doing more stuff in north america which is what most people will actually be doing themselves but the other countries are also cool for entertainment.
I realize I am late to the party. I really have enjoyed this series. I have slept out in both brown and black bear country. I follow the basic, common sense, rules concerning food, cleanliness, etc. I have had more trouble with mice in camp than bears, or any other apex predators.
Great, common-sense recommendations, and you are spot on by saying keep your wits about you--if you are wild camping, look around to see if there is any evidence of bear activity (bear scat, foot prints, claw marks on trees--if so, choose a new location) and stay away from camping near caves in bear country, as those are obvious den spots--stay away from berry patches in the fall (they load up on those prior to hibernation)--if you see evidence of a fresh kill, leave the area immediately, as bears will return to feed and they will aggressively defend their kill (a buddy of mine was hiking in the mountains and came up on a mountain lion that was feeding on a freshly killed deer, the mountain lion charged him; I've personally been charged by a bobcat who had a freshly killed rabbit in his mouth)--if it is windy out, keep food wrappers, used napkins, light food items, weighted down, as you don't want those blowing around near your camp--check with locals/park ranger, if possible, to see if there is any unusual activity they are aware of, as people are almost always helpful. Hope those additional tips help.
Here in Utah we just have Black Bears. No grizzly bears. We always ground tent. Or sleep by the fire. I have had bears come around camp, but never bother us. We (my family and I), have had more issues with range cattle, elk, and even Moose. We have spotted Mountain Lions a few times but never close (outside of hunting them many years ago). Thank you for the info.
We stayed in a ground tent on our Alaska trip 3 years ago with no problem. We each had a can of bear spray, but never used it. The closest encounter we had was in Dawson City. At least one grizzly walked right beside our tent in the evening. We were really carful. We Never had food in or near the tent, and used unscented laundry detergent , deodorant, and body soap. Of course , it could of been my snoring that scared them away LOL !
What some of the precautions. You should take if your rooftop tent camping ? And what is the recommended distance for cooking from your vehicle in bear country ?
Cooking. You don't always have the option of doing this but if you can it's definitely the way too fly. 1) Hobo packets. Lots of the time you've got a fire going. You're burning whatever is laying around and you don't feel like messing with charcoal or gas. Get some heavy duty foil, fold it over a couple of times and crimp the ends so you have a pouch. Throw some(just or instance.. use whatever you like) peppers,onions, veggies, sausages, chicken... whatever... into the pouch. Crimp the top. Now fix up about half a dozen of those. You just throw them in the fire/coals and it cooks your dinner. The nice thing about that is you can use pine. Somehting you normally wouldn't want to cook with. 2) If you're at a camp spot where there aren't a lot of people... don't cook at your campsite. Find another campsite down the road a bit, or at the lake(i you're lucky enough to be parked near one) and cook your chow there. Throw away your chow remnants there too. That way if the bears come calling in the middle of the night... they're looking somewhere other than where you're sleeping. 3) DO NOT BRING WOOD. Use local wood. All kinds of critters infest wood. Dont take any of your local critters along for the ride on an epic road trip. www.spendwithpennies.com/hobo-dinner-packs-hamburger-potato/ www.chelseasmessyapron.com/hobo-foil-packets/
As we do not have bear spray in Europe, but bears do reappear now and then, some bushcrafters carry Magnesium signal flares, which of course have other security uses, too. Would not cost much to have a pair in a Vehicle, especially for signalling distress, also as a fire starter in very adverswe circumstances.
Audio was much better. Good advice. I like spending time in the backcountry and I haven't run into a bear yet. My only close encounters have been in areas with lots of humans who are probably feeding the bears in one way or another.
A large animal I have had problems with here in New Hampshire and I suspect you could have in Canada is moose, both bulls and cows with calves. I suspect the bison could be a problem if you get too close to them or them to you, they seem to go were ever they want. Thanks for the videos.
I’ve canoe camped frequently in black bear country. My bear tips are: 1) keep camp as clean as possible, don’t leave food scrapes or general waste around, clean up right away after prepping meals and bag up your food scrapes 2) keep all food and even fragrant toiletries stored in the vehicle, double bag extra smelly items as an extra scent barrier 3) absolutely no cooking, or eating in your tent. 4) Cook away from your camp, preferably downwind from your site if possible
One thing about bear spray that I found out a couple of years ago is that they have an expiration date. I don’t know if this is because the propellant might leak out or the pepper spray degrades. I found this out when I was checking my can a year ago and it had expired 2 years earlier.
Great topic! I agree with you 💯 about not getting out your vehicle to take pictures of any wildlife! Specially bears and bisons, that can end up tragic. ✌😎👍👌
Thanks Dan. Perhaps you will cover this, but i do understand that pulling to the side of the road, you have to consider the softer shoulder and vehicles getting bogged, so don't pull to far?
Hard braking on a gravel can get you sideways and rolling over before you can blink! You will never forget the feeling of loss of control if you don't wreck. It is important to get well clear of the traveled part of the road. I got squirrelly once on Saline Valley Rd. in DVNP. It still makes my stomach feel uneasy years later. Couldn't believe how fast one side started to dip and the rear end started to come around.
How do you keep the food separate when you are camping in the Ursa mInor? The food and everything is right underneath you no? What is the remedy...if any? I am preparing to go from Chicago to northern most point of Alaska this summer and se been watching you Alaska videos again and taking notes... so this question came to mind. 😁 Hopefully you get to see it from Down Under...
You are correct, the food is not seperate. It's inside my storage cabinets and fridge and whatever else, but it's all just in the back of the Jeep which is directly beneath me. Bears are not *that* big of problem, you'll be fine with something similar. You just wouldn't want food in a ground tent with you.
Great info Dan...question: what do you do with your fridge/freezer food when camping? Does it always stay in your Jeep or are there times when you remove it for safety from bears? Thanks!
I notice you don't have any pets with you, but I'm curious if you know of any additional considerations for bringing a pet (like a dog) on the Alaska Highway trip as compared to any other extended road trip?
You'll need proof of vaccination to get it in/out of Canada. Plenty of info online on exactly what you need, and many thousands of people do it every year no problem.
Great vid as usual Dan ! On the other end of the Animal Spectrum, how about Mice and small critters, and Mouse poop disease, in food, or old cabins/buildings. I knew a guy at my remote huntCamp in Ont, that left open food out for days and stupidly ate out of it, and got really sick, we think, from mouse crap in his food... Any obvious Recommendations that you utilize for food safety from small critters ? And mobile/backpacking WaterFiltration: Filters, Tablets, Bleach, Boiling water ? Thanks. 🙏🌲🇨🇦
@@mark2073 Even in Ont.Can we can get the odd squirrel or critter in engines also. Another buddy had his pit bull chew his Fender off, trying to get at a squirrel, and I did buy a van a few yrs ago, that had bear claw marks in the bumper, and I’ve heard of raccoons destroying interiors for a few potato chips... and an open window. So I guess Point being, if there’s Wildies around, there’s always some risk afoot. 🦅🌲🇨🇦
Regarding other predators, have you or anyone you know encountered wolves while wild camping/hiking? I am guessing they are probably even more rare to come across than a bear. On another note regarding communications. Do you see CB and/or Ham radios as something one would consider for this trip?
Yes, I've seen plenty of wolves. There are virtually zero recorded wolf attacks on humans in history. It simply doesn't happen. I don't have a radio, never had the need.
This is definitely my wife's biggest concern. We also have a dog, Labrador Retriever, and don't want him getting into anything as well. Would you happen to know if bears are more likely to run away from people with a protective guard dog or would this attract the bear more?
Depends entirely on the dog. Some dogs (usually small ones) are excellent bear dogs as they make a lot of noise, annoy the bear and get close and keep barking, but are smart enough to keep out of reach. Some dogs (usually big ones) are terrible, as they go straight at the bear and literally get torn to pieces in 3 seconds. It becomes evident the second a bear shows up which type your dog is.
Three different populations of Grizzlies you will see in the North (same species) and size varies according to their range and diets. The most common you will see are interior bears sub-tundra. These eat mostly berries with some meat from scavenged carcasses and the occasional elk or moose calf. They do not get very large 600lbs is large male. Salmon fed male bears near the coast can easily break 1,000lbs. Arctic barren ground grizzlies can reach 800 lbs for a male - they eat berries but also chase down their food on the tundra and are typically the most aggressive.
@@TheRoadChoseMe one can figure out the animals diet by examining the poop. Black bear poop contains seed, undigested berries and grasses. Grizzly poop contains little bits of back pack webbing and buckles as well as smelling strongly of pepper.
They very, very rarely attack people unless you corner them or give them a hard time. The idea that one would come into your camp to "get" you is unheard of.
Please let your followers know....to make sure that there is no wind blowing toward the person spraying the bear spray , because they will end up making themselves...making good eating for the laughing bear !!!!
I’m not sure but don’t think we can bring bear spray across the Canadian boarder…..haven’t looked into yet…….currently just day dreaming about making this drive.
That is correct, by it once you get to Canada. You can bring it from Canada into the USA, because the stuff you can buy in Canada is weaker than what you can buy in the USA.
@@TheRoadChoseMe thank you. I really want to make this drive from Houston TX but this would be my 1st time doing this. I would be solo and living out of my Jeep. 👍🏽
I've driven Mi-Ak 5 times now...just common sense. Trust it's freeking PEOPLE not usually animals you have to worry about And Gas up at every gas station, carry extra gas, enjoy
Good job 👏 keep it up the good work. I have a question for you my son is on the Air Force in Anchorage Alaska I want to buy a very good car that he can drive around Anchorage should I buy LX 570 from Lexus do you think it’s a good car four-wheel-drive? I’m gonna ask this question because you live around there and you know better the weather in the ground in Alaska better than I do I live in Florida and I don’t have no clue about the weather and the ground in Alaska can you help me with that?
For sure that would be a good vehicle. More than the vehicle though, make sure he has a set of excellent dedicated winter tires (not all season) studded are the ultimate.
The Road Chose Me those are in ideal conditions. They will deteriorate faster if it’s something carried in the field and exposed to extreme temperatures and ten swings. Either way; Be careful and stay safe.
Me too! I often sit in my jeep in the driveway and pretend I'm driving. I want to thank you Dan. I recently purchased my jeep because the adventure in your videos of your trip in Africa was and is inspiring. I am in the process now of outfitting the jeep for an adventurous tour (after COVID obviously). After sitting on my couch for years waiting and hoping to die, I have been inspired by you to make the most of the rest of my life. Thank you Dan. Your brother from another Mother - James Dismore (100% Physically and Mentally Disabled Combat Veteran) PS. I have been providing a small amount of money to aid you in your adventures through Patreon. I urge your subscribers to give also. You, Dan, are inspring all of us to lead better and more adventurous lives. Wether we are living vicariously through your videos or using your adventures as a template to improve our lives. I hope to shake your hand one day. I am not very outgoing socially so you will not know it's me. But one day a funny looking quiet guy with a cane will be shaking your hand and you are going to think"Hey, this guy wont let my hand go." That will be me. Thank you again.
Hi James,
Thanks so much for the very kind message and words of encouragement - that really, really means a lot to me!
When I started all of this I said if I could inspire one person to get out there it would all be worth it, and you've just proved it's true! I have a huge smile on my face now, and I bet it will stay all day.
Thanks so much, you just made my day!
I genuinely look forward to the day we can meet, and I hope we get the time to sit down for a real talk.
All the best,
-Dan
Great content as usual, Dan.
A few more tips: Bear spray, I don't recommend that one has this hanging on a backpack while hiking. Keep it on your hip. It takes too long to access it from on, and definitely from in, one's backpack.
Also, caribou and elk; they're not attracted to food like bears are but keep the same distance from them. Getting charged by one of those mosters will send a dense tourist sprinting back to their car in no time ...and to change their undies.
We went up to Dawson City in July. I love those sections of construction, it reminded me of the Mexico backroads. LOL
I can see how a car would get stuck in it. There were sections that were really soft and sandy.
People have no clue how fast bears are. I had a grizzly run at me this year in our yard. We have apple trees, I came off the porch banging some pots thinking he was the usual small black bear that frequents our area. He covered 50-60 feet by the time I took two steps back onto the porch. He stopped, got my scent, then took off. I have dealt with bears all my life, and their speed never ceases to amaze me.
Every bit of your content is helpful and informative as we all know it comes from real-life experience. Thank You.
My pleasure!
Thank you. I am an experienced backpacker and very bear aware. I grew up in SE Alaska with bears. As my retirement gift to myself I will be heading to Alaska for 3-5 months camping out of my Outback. I am trying to reconcile my bear safety with boondocking and sleeping in my Outback. My plan is to use bear lockers when in campgrounds and keep everything in odor proof bags when boondocking. Your video has made me more comfortable. Thanks!
Thanks for the much improved audio, and great advice about bears, from someone with obviously real experience.
I lived in Alaska for a few years...you're "spot on" about bear encounters!
Have watched this series through to this episode.
We are going summer of 22 and this is usefull information.
I just can't help thinking about you waving your hands and the bear being like "oh god, a crazy guy. Probably ate some berries that weren't good for him."
I appreciate the realism and practicality of your videos. Thanks for what you do. Glad you are doing more stuff in north america which is what most people will actually be doing themselves but the other countries are also cool for entertainment.
I realize I am late to the party. I really have enjoyed this series. I have slept out in both brown and black bear country. I follow the basic, common sense, rules concerning food, cleanliness, etc. I have had more trouble with mice in camp than bears, or any other apex predators.
Great, common-sense recommendations, and you are spot on by saying keep your wits about you--if you are wild camping, look around to see if there is any evidence of bear activity (bear scat, foot prints, claw marks on trees--if so, choose a new location) and stay away from camping near caves in bear country, as those are obvious den spots--stay away from berry patches in the fall (they load up on those prior to hibernation)--if you see evidence of a fresh kill, leave the area immediately, as bears will return to feed and they will aggressively defend their kill (a buddy of mine was hiking in the mountains and came up on a mountain lion that was feeding on a freshly killed deer, the mountain lion charged him; I've personally been charged by a bobcat who had a freshly killed rabbit in his mouth)--if it is windy out, keep food wrappers, used napkins, light food items, weighted down, as you don't want those blowing around near your camp--check with locals/park ranger, if possible, to see if there is any unusual activity they are aware of, as people are almost always helpful. Hope those additional tips help.
great video. Here in Aspen Colorado we have aLOT of bear encounters. Mostly peaceful.
Here in Utah we just have Black Bears. No grizzly bears. We always ground tent. Or sleep by the fire.
I have had bears come around camp, but never bother us. We (my family and I), have had more issues with range cattle, elk, and even Moose. We have spotted Mountain Lions a few times but never close (outside of hunting them many years ago).
Thank you for the info.
Thanks, Dan. Excellent. Cheers Ro and Mark, Auckland New Zealand
Yeah! Thank you for answering q's.
Of course!
Very useful pal, many thanks!
Good advice
We stayed in a ground tent on our Alaska trip 3 years ago with no problem. We each had a can of bear spray, but never used it. The closest encounter we had was in Dawson City. At least one grizzly walked right beside our tent in the evening. We were really carful. We Never had food in or near the tent, and used unscented laundry detergent , deodorant, and body soap. Of course , it could of been my snoring that scared them away LOL !
Perfect!
What some of the precautions. You should take if your rooftop tent camping ? And what is the recommended distance for cooking from your vehicle in bear country ?
Cooking. You don't always have the option of doing this but if you can it's definitely the way too fly. 1) Hobo packets. Lots of the time you've got a fire going. You're burning whatever is laying around and you don't feel like messing with charcoal or gas. Get some heavy duty foil, fold it over a couple of times and crimp the ends so you have a pouch. Throw some(just or instance.. use whatever you like) peppers,onions, veggies, sausages, chicken... whatever... into the pouch. Crimp the top. Now fix up about half a dozen of those. You just throw them in the fire/coals and it cooks your dinner. The nice thing about that is you can use pine. Somehting you normally wouldn't want to cook with. 2) If you're at a camp spot where there aren't a lot of people... don't cook at your campsite. Find another campsite down the road a bit, or at the lake(i you're lucky enough to be parked near one) and cook your chow there. Throw away your chow remnants there too. That way if the bears come calling in the middle of the night... they're looking somewhere other than where you're sleeping. 3) DO NOT BRING WOOD. Use local wood. All kinds of critters infest wood. Dont take any of your local critters along for the ride on an epic road trip.
www.spendwithpennies.com/hobo-dinner-packs-hamburger-potato/
www.chelseasmessyapron.com/hobo-foil-packets/
Very helpful and much appreciated. Thanks for sharing.
Glad it was helpful!
As we do not have bear spray in Europe, but bears do reappear now and then, some bushcrafters carry Magnesium signal flares, which of course have other security uses, too. Would not cost much to have a pair in a Vehicle, especially for signalling distress, also as a fire starter in very adverswe circumstances.
Audio was much better. Good advice. I like spending time in the backcountry and I haven't run into a bear yet. My only close encounters have been in areas with lots of humans who are probably feeding the bears in one way or another.
A large animal I have had problems with here in New Hampshire and I suspect you could have in Canada is moose, both bulls and cows with calves. I suspect the bison could be a problem if you get too close to them or them to you, they seem to go were ever they want. Thanks for the videos.
Yes. On the 'other animals' topic, it would have been good to discuss moose and bison. Give them the same respect you would bears.
I’ve canoe camped frequently in black bear country. My bear tips are: 1) keep camp as clean as possible, don’t leave food scrapes or general waste around, clean up right away after prepping meals and bag up your food scrapes 2) keep all food and even fragrant toiletries stored in the vehicle, double bag extra smelly items as an extra scent barrier 3) absolutely no cooking, or eating in your tent. 4) Cook away from your camp, preferably downwind from your site if possible
Great advice, thanks!
Just for clarity. When wild camping, you personally keep the food, stove, trash and "smelly stuff" in the vehicle with you? TIA
Yes
"Less than one person a year is eaten by a bear"... Becoming that one partially-eaten person is exactly what I'm worried about! :)
Brian Gudger I think Dan said attacked not eaten. Don’t think bears actually eat people. ;). But your point is still valid. Hehhehe
@@ReduxGarage Ya, I took a little comedic license with the quote. Just trying to be funny. :)
Brian Gudger 😊
I've said it many times before: "Always bring a midget!"
One thing about bear spray that I found out a couple of years ago is that they have an expiration date. I don’t know if this is because the propellant might leak out or the pepper spray degrades. I found this out when I was checking my can a year ago and it had expired 2 years earlier.
Yeah, I was a little worried when he said he'd been carrying the same one for years!
Great topic! I agree with you 💯 about not getting out your vehicle to take pictures of any wildlife! Specially bears and bisons, that can end up tragic. ✌😎👍👌
New Q: are you pondering a different rig for Mongolia? :) Thank you.
Absolutely!
1) What about Ice Bears further north ?
2) What if you come across Yogi and Boo Boo ? They're very human friendly......
1) They are never on the mainland in the summer, you'll never see one.
2) True! Bears just want a hug!!
@@TheRoadChoseMe I think I smell a picnic basket.
Thanks Dan. Perhaps you will cover this, but i do understand that pulling to the side of the road, you have to consider the softer shoulder and vehicles getting bogged, so don't pull to far?
It's something to keep in mind, but if you've going to stop on the road, get out the way of the trucks!
Especially if the gravel/dirt road has been freshly graded.
Hard braking on a gravel can get you sideways and rolling over before you can blink! You will never forget the feeling of loss of control if you don't wreck. It is important to get well clear of the traveled part of the road.
I got squirrelly once on Saline Valley Rd. in DVNP. It still makes my stomach feel uneasy years later. Couldn't believe how fast one side started to dip and the rear end started to come around.
Were you in 4 hi or 4low? And think you'll ever get some mud Terrain tires or just going to always stick with some good all Terrain tires?
when I went into 4wd it was 4 hi.
I'll stick with all terrains forever, they are the most versatile for the types of adventures I have.
2:48 There are cougars, and then there are cougars.
Too cold up north for either one
Great videos
How do you keep the food separate when you are camping in the Ursa mInor? The food and everything is right underneath you no? What is the remedy...if any? I am preparing to go from Chicago to northern most point of Alaska this summer and se been watching you Alaska videos again and taking notes... so this question came to mind. 😁 Hopefully you get to see it from Down Under...
You are correct, the food is not seperate. It's inside my storage cabinets and fridge and whatever else, but it's all just in the back of the Jeep which is directly beneath me. Bears are not *that* big of problem, you'll be fine with something similar.
You just wouldn't want food in a ground tent with you.
@@TheRoadChoseMe Bear spray at my side will have to be during the trip! Thank you!!
Great info Dan...question: what do you do with your fridge/freezer food when camping? Does it always stay in your Jeep or are there times when you remove it for safety from bears? Thanks!
Always stays in the Jeep.
@@TheRoadChoseMe Thanks for the response!
What happened to part 5 video?
I notice you don't have any pets with you, but I'm curious if you know of any additional considerations for bringing a pet (like a dog) on the Alaska Highway trip as compared to any other extended road trip?
You'll need proof of vaccination to get it in/out of Canada. Plenty of info online on exactly what you need, and many thousands of people do it every year no problem.
Lived in Northern alberta near grande prairie, had a large black bear knock our door down and come into our house haha
Great vid as usual Dan !
On the other end of the Animal Spectrum, how about Mice and small critters,
and Mouse poop disease, in food, or old cabins/buildings. I knew a guy at my remote huntCamp in Ont, that left open food out for days and stupidly ate out of it, and got really sick, we think, from mouse crap in his food... Any obvious Recommendations that you utilize for food safety from small critters ?
And mobile/backpacking WaterFiltration: Filters, Tablets, Bleach, Boiling water ?
Thanks. 🙏🌲🇨🇦
I hear that camping overnight on the Pan-Am highway can have issues with mice getting in the engine and chewing wires
@@mark2073 Even in Ont.Can we can get the odd squirrel or critter in engines also.
Another buddy had his pit bull chew his Fender off, trying to get at a squirrel, and I did buy a van a few yrs ago, that had bear claw marks in the bumper, and I’ve heard of raccoons destroying interiors for a few potato chips... and an open window. So I guess Point being, if there’s Wildies around, there’s always some risk afoot. 🦅🌲🇨🇦
What are you thoughts on keeping food in a soft top Jeep while camping up north? Would you be worried about a bear trying to rip through the top?
I did that the first time I was in Alaska, it wasn't a problem. Not 100% ideal, but if it's what you've got it will do.
The Road Chose Me Thats good to hear! Thanks a lot!
Did you do any upgrades to your steering, or are you pretty much running all factory parts? Another great vid- thanks again!!
All factory
Regarding other predators, have you or anyone you know encountered wolves while wild camping/hiking? I am guessing they are probably even more rare to come across than a bear.
On another note regarding communications. Do you see CB and/or Ham radios as something one would consider for this trip?
Yes, I've seen plenty of wolves. There are virtually zero recorded wolf attacks on humans in history. It simply doesn't happen.
I don't have a radio, never had the need.
All the fear of wolves is pure hype. I don't believe anyone has ever been attacked by a non-rabid wolf.
I always have bear spray. It works on just about any animal you want to drive away without having to shoot it.
This is definitely my wife's biggest concern. We also have a dog, Labrador Retriever, and don't want him getting into anything as well. Would you happen to know if bears are more likely to run away from people with a protective guard dog or would this attract the bear more?
Depends entirely on the dog. Some dogs (usually small ones) are excellent bear dogs as they make a lot of noise, annoy the bear and get close and keep barking, but are smart enough to keep out of reach.
Some dogs (usually big ones) are terrible, as they go straight at the bear and literally get torn to pieces in 3 seconds.
It becomes evident the second a bear shows up which type your dog is.
so spray is one of the "Bear Neccessities".....😉
I thought it was illegal to bring Bear Spray across Canadian Border? Am I incorrect?
Any moose up there? I’m wondering what these big grizzlies eat to get so large.
Three different populations of Grizzlies you will see in the North (same species) and size varies according to their range and diets. The most common you will see are interior bears sub-tundra. These eat mostly berries with some meat from scavenged carcasses and the occasional elk or moose calf. They do not get very large 600lbs is large male. Salmon fed male bears near the coast can easily break 1,000lbs. Arctic barren ground grizzlies can reach 800 lbs for a male - they eat berries but also chase down their food on the tundra and are typically the most aggressive.
Yep, plenty of moose. Twice as many moose as people in the Yukon, actually!
Tourists
Any idea what bears normally eat?
berries, small (and large critters), grasses, seeds... they are omnivores so they eat basically anything.
The Road Chose Me most anything except Overlanders and their Jeep’s!
@@TheRoadChoseMe one can figure out the animals diet by examining the poop. Black bear poop contains seed, undigested berries and grasses. Grizzly poop contains little bits of back pack webbing and buckles as well as smelling strongly of pepper.
@@metaxaanabeer Don't forget the little bells, too.
I regularly joke with my brother that I just have to be faster than him🏃♂️🐻
What about Moose?
They very, very rarely attack people unless you corner them or give them a hard time. The idea that one would come into your camp to "get" you is unheard of.
Please let your followers know....to make sure that there is no wind blowing toward the person spraying the bear spray , because they will end up making themselves...making good eating for the laughing bear !!!!
TYPO ...MACING NOT MAKING .
I’m not sure but don’t think we can bring bear spray across the Canadian boarder…..haven’t looked into yet…….currently just day dreaming about making this drive.
That is correct, by it once you get to Canada.
You can bring it from Canada into the USA, because the stuff you can buy in Canada is weaker than what you can buy in the USA.
@@TheRoadChoseMe thank you. I really want to make this drive from Houston TX but this would be my 1st time doing this. I would be solo and living out of my Jeep. 👍🏽
2021 was the year of bear attacks in Alaska and Western Canada
I've driven Mi-Ak 5 times now...just common sense.
Trust it's freeking PEOPLE not usually animals you have to worry about
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Gas up at every gas station, carry extra gas, enjoy
I haven't seen many large trucks. Something to keep windshield business going?? I used a protector on my headlamp.
Don’t put ur flashers on, it signals distress
You don’t have to tell me twice to stay in my vehicle
It’s a damn bear I’m not getting that close no matter what
I can get great pics with my camera
It's not the bears, its the mosquitos.
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I thought people shot bears?
Can you carry a hand gun while you are wild camping ?
That depends on the laws of where you are.
In Canada, no, not ever.
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It´s not the bears I´m worried....it´s the road;)
Good job 👏 keep it up the good work. I have a question for you my son is on the Air Force in Anchorage Alaska I want to buy a very good car that he can drive around Anchorage should I buy LX 570 from Lexus do you think it’s a good car four-wheel-drive? I’m gonna ask this question because you live around there and you know better the weather in the ground in Alaska better than I do I live in Florida and I don’t have no clue about the weather and the ground in Alaska can you help me with that?
For sure that would be a good vehicle. More than the vehicle though, make sure he has a set of excellent dedicated winter tires (not all season) studded are the ultimate.
@@TheRoadChoseMe Thank you so much
Bear spray goes bad. You probably need a new one.
It has an expiry date, I'm still good!
The Road Chose Me those are in ideal conditions. They will deteriorate faster if it’s something carried in the field and exposed to extreme temperatures and ten swings. Either way; Be careful and stay safe.
polar bears are much more friendly
Yes, much more friendly. So big and cuddly. They just want a hug.
i lived in church hill manatoba for a time yes very friendly and big
@@jimmaier3600 And such big feet.
they had a little museum in church hill and the one their stood 12 feet tall
@@jimmaier3600 cute critters....