I Survived a Night in America's Last Lawless City

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  • @drewbinsky
    @drewbinsky  ปีที่แล้ว +419

    This video is a different approach to my normal style of storytelling. It’s way more raw (shot only on gopro and iPhone) - and I’d love to get feedback from you! Do you prefer this style? Or the more cinematic, high production value with Sony cameras and gimbles? Thank you - your feedback means a lot to me!

    • @sherribell4032
      @sherribell4032 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      I enjoy both. ❤ I watch All the videos of yours I can find. Would love to see some with your wife's point of view ❤ adore you both. I am disabled and can't travel so I travel through your videos ❤ thank you 😊

    • @PrinceWillPlaysOfficial
      @PrinceWillPlaysOfficial ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Looks the same to me!

    • @kurttrzeciak8326
      @kurttrzeciak8326 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      For a story like this, the "raw" type of recording is absolutely perfect. If you were highlighting majestic vistas or magnificent feats of human art/engineering, that is when the high tech equipment should be used.

    • @MadJenno
      @MadJenno ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I enjoy both styles . But I did really enjoy this episode hands down one of my favourites . Keep doing what feels right for you.
      Thanks for sharing ❤

    • @angelalaycox5554
      @angelalaycox5554 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Honestly really enjoy both filming styles!! The variety is a plus too, different story types for different adventure settings! Keep up the great work!

  • @christianoliver3572
    @christianoliver3572 ปีที่แล้ว +372

    I liked the retired guy with the guitar.
    I appreciate dearly when he says that everyone is going to take their turn at being the 'difficult' person.

    • @Mr.Lightshine
      @Mr.Lightshine ปีที่แล้ว

      Whoever is reading this, I wanted to say I hope you have a great day and that God loves you so much that He sent His son, Jesus, to die on a cross for your sins and He rose again from the dead three days later. God Bless!
      And also, He doesn't want you to go to Hell, but He wants you to go to Heaven with Him but you have to be Saved. How do I get Saved you might ask? Here are the steps below on how to get Saved!
      1. Believe that God sent His Son
      (Jesus) to die on a cross for your sins and that He rose again from the dead 3 days later.
      2. Confess to Jesus that you are a sinner and ask forgiveness for your sins and Turn away from your sins. If you sin again after asking forgiveness of that sin, ask forgiveness again and try not to do it ever again. Jesus will forgive you!
      3. Ask Jesus to come into your heart and your life and for Him to be your Lord and Savior forever.
      4. Build a Personal Relationship with Jesus by Praying and Reading the Bible daily and Live for Him Forever.
      I'm Praying for you and you are loved
      (Romans 10:9-13

    • @lemmykoopa1379
      @lemmykoopa1379 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yeah he knows what’s up

    • @Idontknow-cm5py
      @Idontknow-cm5py ปีที่แล้ว +4

      new way to see life in a way, i've been there done that then later was the mature one holding the group together.

    • @janheward5097
      @janheward5097 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      his name is peter campbell he also plays the range saturday nights ponderosa on tuesdays and wednesday nights at oasis called music night he also writes his own music i am his camp mate not sure when this was taken but it been quite some time ago now peter and i are partners in crime called slab cab the only cab service in slab city

  • @442rocket
    @442rocket ปีที่แล้ว +149

    My wife and went to slab city almost 4 years ago in late December. We visited Salvation Mountain and got out and looked around. We didn’t have any problems and got to see something truly unique. Thanks for visiting and sharing your experience.

    • @KievKardashianButt
      @KievKardashianButt 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      outcasts says it all , why called outcasts because they live as such because outcasted

    • @jakeknapp6833
      @jakeknapp6833 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Why not the town go back to military stuff

    • @gelaifamvids
      @gelaifamvids 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I was like a 6 year old going here and i saw no one living here

  • @nuzayerov
    @nuzayerov ปีที่แล้ว +252

    This is one of the most memorable travel vlogs that I've seen. I thought places like these only existed in video games and movies but seeing it still exists is so amazing.

    • @Mr.Lightshine
      @Mr.Lightshine ปีที่แล้ว

      Whoever is reading this, I wanted to say I hope you have a great day and that God loves you so much that He sent His son, Jesus, to die on a cross for your sins and He rose again from the dead three days later. God Bless!
      And also, He doesn't want you to go to Hell, but He wants you to go to Heaven with Him but you have to be Saved. How do I get Saved you might ask? Here are the steps below on how to get Saved!
      1. Believe that God sent His Son
      (Jesus) to die on a cross for your sins and that He rose again from the dead 3 days later.
      2. Confess to Jesus that you are a sinner and ask forgiveness for your sins and Turn away from your sins. If you sin again after asking forgiveness of that sin, ask forgiveness again and try not to do it ever again. Jesus will forgive you!
      3. Ask Jesus to come into your heart and your life and for Him to be your Lord and Savior forever.
      4. Build a Personal Relationship with Jesus by Praying and Reading the Bible daily and Live for Him Forever.
      I'm Praying for you and you are loved
      (Romans 10:9-13

    • @omarsheriff51
      @omarsheriff51 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      *depressing

    • @Martihenry-gm7vt
      @Martihenry-gm7vt ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Gta V

    • @LaciMachen
      @LaciMachen ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I visited just a few days ago. All of SoCal is a video game in reality. It is disturbing and fascinating at the same time.

    • @KievKardashianButt
      @KievKardashianButt 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      outcasts says it all , why called outcasts because they live as such because outcasted

  • @Saavik256
    @Saavik256 ปีที่แล้ว +158

    Wow, the Slabs have changed a lot since I last saw them (~20 years ago) but it's good to see that the Salvation Mountain is in good condition since Leo died. (Honestly one of the kindest people I've ever met)

    • @drewbinsky
      @drewbinsky  ปีที่แล้ว +24

      I wish I met him!

    • @Saavik256
      @Saavik256 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@drewbinsky I don't think he was all there, if you catch my drift, but he was a really kind and warm guy. :)

    • @jameshudkins2210
      @jameshudkins2210 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      His name was Leonard Knight. He was outgoing and hospitable.

    • @Saavik256
      @Saavik256 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jameshudkins2210 He really was :)

    • @slynn5138
      @slynn5138 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      I met him too about 20 years ago and donated a bunch of supplies had laying around some of my construction sites. I believe they now have established a nonprofit organization that maintains salvation mountain.

  • @lemmykoopa1379
    @lemmykoopa1379 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    I’d say Slab City and places like it are both a blessing and a curse. People often come here to escape for some reason but if they can’t withstand the harsh conditions then they just find themselves suffering still. Still, it’s heartwarming that there are so many nice people in a “lawless” place like this, and that they are willing to help each other rather than steal and envy one another.

    • @diazclemenza3591
      @diazclemenza3591 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      the young generation escape responsibilities and just want to party and use drugs there.
      Look how the environment looks like, so much dirt laying there around then you can already see a lack of discipline.
      They could try to dig holes to get water and try to create a greener environment.

    • @CalamityAmberAuraOracle
      @CalamityAmberAuraOracle ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @lemmykoopa1379 life is different if one has to ensure their basic needs everyday. Walking 3 miles to get 2 gallons of H20 takes 3 hrs. Now a majority has watermarks, but they still have to ensure there's enough power, gas for groceries or funds to overpay a "Slab Cab" e.g. 75 to El Centro, per person not per shared ride.
      I agree there could be a collective approach of ensuring the uncovered ground is covered with desert plants to lower the overall temperature and prevent the rapid erosion, flooding and fires spreading too fast. But ultimately people are surviving and also have little desire to do anything large nor long-term to help overall life quality be at least minimumly covers the basic needs for everyone. Thats kind of normal in every community. Essential for survival. They don't want everyone to survive, there's a cut throat environment where they go lengths to cut others of from basic needs.

    • @CalamityAmberAuraOracle
      @CalamityAmberAuraOracle ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The documentaries are misleading, why would they have a heroin dealing person guide the presenter. Only in Slab City are the killing dealers hailed as heroes. Or Bob from the hostel assaults women [allegedly] every chance he gets, he's portrayed as some messiah in Rick the Rangers recent documentary. Same as Peter in Carlos Durans Slab TV, he's well known as an alleged rapist, but portrayed as a victim whose window was broken. By one of his alleged rape victims. Not everyone has such extreme backgrounds, but those volunteering to guide around folks are hard working folks, not always in the most ethical way. We just don't get to share that, because everyone is so impressed by them being nice on camera. That's their MO, thats why they're surviving well as the main dealer. Whom is needed. Dont get me wrong. People are truly suffering. And drug use can be considered self-medicating. And so Beryl is truly appreciated by most, but let's not forget that it kills tons of people and they're never accountable, just heroes on TH-cam, that's all they need to keep going

    • @lemmykoopa1379
      @lemmykoopa1379 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@CalamityAmberAuraOracle yeah you’re probably right but it’s hard to tell when I haven’t been there myself

    • @CalamityAmberAuraOracle
      @CalamityAmberAuraOracle ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@lemmykoopa1379 I frequently stay in Brawley, pretending I am welcome in Slabs, and promise to start community programs while worn out my welcome. It's rent free, not free of a social dynamic that rules everything and everyone. If I speak up about it, I receive more scrutiny and violence. They have to present it as a great amazing community so the tourists continue to visit and contribute some donations. But it ultimately enables the residents and there is no normal constructive conversation to be held without being socially banned, physically harmed or even burned out for trying to address issues like safety standards when building camps. Allowing people without a tank to get more than 2 gallons/day so there's a little but more time to spend on food, gas or solar power matters, because that would have those with watertanks significantly lose power. Everything is measurable here and controllable. But if one tries to address it, even offers to PAY for community water, its a social avalanche of women ensuring that some they don't deem welcome to ban them and make all relationships and resources inaccessible. Burning each other out is just one method to assert their power. There are many more ways that a few are holding. It's sad, there's much more potential. It's also discerning that this is the best a group of self governing individuals can do together. The documentaries are way to idolized, which will allow tourists to come. Reality is truly he'll for those that have no RV. Segregation and disparity is huge here, and its easy to blame it on drug usage or mental health issues, it's just a destructive social structure that's vile to those perceived as the weakest. But they are all leeching, asking for donations, like parasitic pretentious messiahs . It's pretty gross all around to be honest that social structure of power. Sorry not sorry 🙏

  • @gaminacthemaniac6444
    @gaminacthemaniac6444 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +32

    I camped out in Slab City with some friends, it was truly a great experience, we went to Salvation Mountain, went to Rabbitside, went to the Library, went to East Jesus, then we went to the Range and they were playing music, everyone was very friendly and welcoming, so glad I got to experience it.

    • @JakeInvest
      @JakeInvest 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      thats wild, so it is like a vacation spot?

    • @gaminacthemaniac6444
      @gaminacthemaniac6444 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @JakeInvest I wouldn't say vacation perse, but it is a cool spot to go to if you wanna camp for a few days. I recommend going during the winter. Otherwise, you will be dealing with 120-degree weather.

  • @georgiascookies
    @georgiascookies 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +69

    I work with the homeless a lot. Often, the true homeless aren't homeless at all
    They just choose to live outside what we call "normal" in society. They want to live by their own rules and not conform. Slab City is a perfect place for that. It's just sad that the drugs and mental illness follow this group wherever they tend to go. Awesome video.

    • @RezSkel
      @RezSkel 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      by "this group" you mean all of humanity, right?

    • @CollinTirrell-ez4em
      @CollinTirrell-ez4em หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@RezSkel he didn't say it, but man, shut it, you know what he's saying

    • @RezSkel
      @RezSkel หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@CollinTirrell-ez4em the hell are you talking about?

  • @ChrisRD526
    @ChrisRD526 ปีที่แล้ว +169

    This is Sandy Shores in GTA 5.

    • @Brianjluna
      @Brianjluna 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      No it's not. Sandy Shores is based on Desert Shores, CA. Slab City in GTA 5 is called "Stab City". They are both on opposite sides of the Salton Sea

    • @JessePinkman-nx3ji
      @JessePinkman-nx3ji 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      yes it is

    • @JimmyJohnson-uq6um
      @JimmyJohnson-uq6um 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Sorry to tell you that games are not real.

    • @JoeBangaz215
      @JoeBangaz215 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@JimmyJohnson-uq6umyou right but the places are they just changed the names for copyright purposes

    • @projectpat2262
      @projectpat2262 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I would def hit that big jump bu the dock😂

  • @jessicamiller4717
    @jessicamiller4717 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Every time I see a documentary about this place I get happy goosebumps. I wish I could live there, for a while. Before I was disabled and often bed bound, I traveled, a lot. Always gravitate to the obscure, the artsy, the interesting people (or do they find me?). I so wish I knew about this place before it was too late.

    • @JosephDeVaughn
      @JosephDeVaughn 8 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      May you travel again my friend

  • @Archangel20
    @Archangel20 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    When I was in the Army we used to train at Ft Irwin - about two hours north of Slab City. The Mojave Desert is some of the harshest, most unforgiving climate and landscape in the world. You could literally drink two gallons of water a day and still feel dehydrated. I don’t see how these folks do it.

  • @reecerox
    @reecerox ปีที่แล้ว +41

    "Everyone eventually takes their turn at being unpleasant" this is THE man

  • @Partnerthedog
    @Partnerthedog ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I saw my friend in the video! Yeah slab city is cool to visit. Ive spent a month there and never was in danger just dont leave yourself open to getting stollen from or taken advantage of and obviously be smart and respectful

  • @alaskanhermit8863
    @alaskanhermit8863 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    The fact that we get free travel videos from Drew Binsky on TH-cam is priceless.., keeping the knowledge and entertainment alive. 👏👏👏

  • @giannishen
    @giannishen ปีที่แล้ว +80

    Although the local living environment is not good, people are still content and strive to create happiness. Perhaps this is a warning!
    Maybe this is a model for our future survival!
    Thank you for taking us to the filming scene of the movie "Into the Wild", you are super great! 👍🥰🙏

    • @drewbinsky
      @drewbinsky  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thx for the comment !

    • @giannishen
      @giannishen ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@drewbinsky It is my honor, thanks to you too! Take care! Happy travels! 👍🥰🙏

    • @Mr.Lightshine
      @Mr.Lightshine ปีที่แล้ว

      Whoever is reading this, I wanted to say I hope you have a great day and that God loves you so much that He sent His son, Jesus, to die on a cross for your sins and He rose again from the dead three days later. God Bless!
      And also, He doesn't want you to go to Hell, but He wants you to go to Heaven with Him but you have to be Saved. How do I get Saved you might ask? Here are the steps below on how to get Saved!
      1. Believe that God sent His Son
      (Jesus) to die on a cross for your sins and that He rose again from the dead 3 days later.
      2. Confess to Jesus that you are a sinner and ask forgiveness for your sins and Turn away from your sins. If you sin again after asking forgiveness of that sin, ask forgiveness again and try not to do it ever again. Jesus will forgive you!
      3. Ask Jesus to come into your heart and your life and for Him to be your Lord and Savior forever.
      4. Build a Personal Relationship with Jesus by Praying and Reading the Bible daily and Live for Him Forever.
      I'm Praying for you and you are loved
      (Romans 10:9-13

  • @JasonFreyRWEarl
    @JasonFreyRWEarl 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Social media is killing us, people think it’s a lawless city, but it’s not.
    Drew’s title - “America’s last Lawless City.” Come on man

  • @kyliebuccellato9638
    @kyliebuccellato9638 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Hi Drew, been watching your videos for a bit while I am living aborad for the first time in my life. I LOVED the style of this one. Thank you for allowing the people of slab city to share their stories

    • @drewbinsky
      @drewbinsky  ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Thanks for your support!

  • @roketynoramallorca2882
    @roketynoramallorca2882 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    Watching this makes me feel kinda sad. People are trying to live their dream of an open society. And then the drug and alcohol people flock in and destroy it all. Happened as well in a hippie-commune I visited in the 90s in spain.

    • @etta5487
      @etta5487 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Ah but the "drug and alcohol" people are trying to live that dream too. They're no worse or less human than the sober people in these communities. Addiction is what destroys lives and relationships, not "drug and alcohol people." They're victims too.

    • @stageiiwappie950
      @stageiiwappie950 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      ​@@etta5487but they are worse. Sober is better period

    • @etta5487
      @etta5487 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@stageiiwappie950 they are not worse and you're not a good person for saying that. Learn about the science and psychology behind addiction. It isn't the victim's fault.

    • @stageiiwappie950
      @stageiiwappie950 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@etta5487 science lol. Addiction is for weaklings it their fault and also the fault of a bad society and social circle. I have no respect for drug addicts besides recreational users/experimenting teens

    • @Joyyyy4evaaa
      @Joyyyy4evaaa ปีที่แล้ว +5

      More than that, it also gives a bad rap to those trying to seek freedom in the midst of all of this turmoil.

  • @sananikhah1444
    @sananikhah1444 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    insane, slab city is like isolated but when there are new visitors they are very welcome, perfect example of dont judge a book by its cover

  • @ceasarnunez5652
    @ceasarnunez5652 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    This is where Trevor from GTA is from

    • @ebongo1
      @ebongo1 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😂😂

  • @GabrielTravelerVideos
    @GabrielTravelerVideos ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Amazing that you managed to get in there and film. I've wondered what it was really like. Definitely some characters around there. Interesting that Into the Wild is your favorite movie. In 1992 I was going to university in Juneau, Alaska. The previous year I'd spent at UAF in Fairbanks. I worked in Denali Park in the summer of '91 and had another job lined up there in '92. School ended in early May, so I left Juneau, took a ferry to Haines and then hitchhiked through Canada and back into Alaska to Denali Park. This was about a week after Chris McCandless had hitchhiked part of the same route. I worked through the summer in Denali and sometime in August heard about a guy who had died outside the park. I had a subscription to Outside magazine, and a few months later got the magazine in the mail with the article that Jon Krakauer had written about what happened to Chris. It really blew me away to hear the back story of this guy who we'd only heard a shred of information about when I was working up there. Crazy story, but I can certainly identify with his quest for something other than the mainstream way of living.

    • @drewbinsky
      @drewbinsky  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wow man that’s crazy! Thanks for sharing!

  • @sophiaisabelle027
    @sophiaisabelle027 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    We appreciate your dedication and hard work, Drew. We all know for a fact you're capable of overcoming challenges. Bless you and your loves ones.

    • @KievKardashianButt
      @KievKardashianButt 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      outcasts says it all , why called outcasts because they live as such because outcasted

  • @n.e.barton1299
    @n.e.barton1299 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Drew , your content is good. You confirmed my practices when I visit. My advice to any visitors: bring bottled water to trade or donate. DO NOT KEEP ANYTHING OUTSIDE YOUR CAMPER LIKE A BICYCLE. You will tempt too many nerpers. Bring fresh fruit to barter or donate.Bring a good book to donate to the Free Library. If you also bring booze to the Slab City Free Library. You might be invited to a Library bottle club party.
    If you don't see people during the day, go visit in the early evening.

  • @Kenpachi4207
    @Kenpachi4207 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I’ve seen a lot of creators do a video in slab city and nobody ever said who was responsible for the Jesus is Love piece.I support that message. I love your videos for the research you put into these. ❤️❤️❤️

    • @mikescott7408
      @mikescott7408 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      go check out episode from good ole hewel howser RIP he films and talks with the trevor.. i think 2 times years apart

  • @guymorris7950
    @guymorris7950 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Brilliant raw and edgy but with a real honesty. The way you shot the video really complimented the story. Great video one of my favourites that you have done. Here in the Rainy UK

  • @verirrteskamel
    @verirrteskamel ปีที่แล้ว +34

    My favourite movie is also Into the Wild!
    I think in the end slab city is a place both good and bad, just like anywhere else. If you come looking for the darker side of it, you'll find it. But if you look for warm-hearted and open minded people, you'll find them as well. I like that they are more honest and transparent about that than many other places.

    • @wandatladi7562
      @wandatladi7562 ปีที่แล้ว

      U have open my mind i didn't think that dis a place like dat on dis world keep dos eye opener videos n be blessed

    • @AdamCampbell12
      @AdamCampbell12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I watched into the wild years ago without knowing the actual story. I enjoyed the movie and the adventure and experiences he went through but the ending always annoyed me (I know it’s based on a true story) but I kinda wish he’d have just stayed with the people he met. I was going to watch again recently but the ending just annoyed me it’s strange as normally I’d just watch the movie and carry on but the ending of it just felt like such a twist to how most of the movie went.

    • @esthersdaughterlong8149
      @esthersdaughterlong8149 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I love the movie and I agree with you. No person should live without other's around. It's called community. I didn't like how it ended either. Still love Eddie Vedder's voice.

    • @AdamCampbell12
      @AdamCampbell12 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@esthersdaughterlong8149 he always seemed like a bit of a loner so I mean he could just have travelled alone and met people along the way like he was doing and didn’t he meet many nice friendly people along the way too so I hoped he’d just stay with them for some time. It just kinda annoyed me how he was portrayed as arrogant and so he went off alone and died in the middle of nowhere so sad. I say that as someone who’s a bit of a loner too but I like good company so that’s why I don’t understand him leaving good people behind to be on his own far away.

    • @thomasdemoor874
      @thomasdemoor874 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@esthersdaughterlong8149 It was his hubris that killed him.

  • @StarlightDasher
    @StarlightDasher ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Hey Drew, I've been binge-watching your channel for about a week now, and finally subbed.
    What you are doing for humanity, showing how much love and respect there is in this world is truly admirable.

    • @drewbinsky
      @drewbinsky  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you so much!

    • @rudeshwarmohabir2474
      @rudeshwarmohabir2474 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah I'm hooked too lol. Amazing content

  • @subhor
    @subhor ปีที่แล้ว +75

    Love this video telling style. It's just more raw and personal. This place really looks the wild west which has lost its glory days. Sometimes I wonder what really makes people stick around places like these.

    • @drewbinsky
      @drewbinsky  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Thank you for the feedback!

    • @harrywinslow3946
      @harrywinslow3946 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Poverty

    • @rickylake8335
      @rickylake8335 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      yea forsure poverty but I also think the isolation but still the feel of community

    • @janetmariaburke4208
      @janetmariaburke4208 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It's quite a unique little town. Sad, these people, have found a place to fit in, be part of something. Thank you for letting me experience this place with you.

    • @Idontknow-cm5py
      @Idontknow-cm5py ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@harrywinslow3946 this reminded me in a way of the street performers and such in New Orleans, sure some are locals who live in poverty in uptown, then you come across some street performers who are homeless and not native to the N.O. area but came there loved it but as some would tell me when I asked, they were stuck. Only making what someone donates to them on the street. Kinda sad hearing how they once had a life and got lost along the way.

  • @Richardbob69
    @Richardbob69 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The fact they deliver to slab city is the ultimate Amazon commercial

  • @FlashFirePrime
    @FlashFirePrime ปีที่แล้ว +6

    How's the water situation? Do they have to send runners into the major cities to come back with a water supply, do they have wells, or do they have some kind of water purifier for the canal?

  • @Nturner822
    @Nturner822 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I think raw and cinematic are both useful depending on the story. Raw definitely suits Slab City!

    • @drewbinsky
      @drewbinsky  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thx for the feedback!

  • @ayeshadahalan4669
    @ayeshadahalan4669 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The only way to see how docile the community is , spot a pink car . Great video ,Drew! Completely raw

  • @Johnny-i9e
    @Johnny-i9e ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks drew. When i read your newsletter a few months ago that this video was coming out I had thought maybe you were sensationalizing addiction issues but you did not do that at all in the video, and the only talk of addiction really came from the people you were talking to. I hope your video will highlight their need for some sort of resources for the people in this town.

  • @esthersdaughterlong8149
    @esthersdaughterlong8149 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you Drew.
    This was great. Reminded me of a commune I stayed at over night in NC. They had running water from a spring which was so clean way back in the day's.
    We decided not to stay because of all the drug's and alcohol but we were very welcomed.
    Thank you for sharing this with us.

  • @walpoleandworcester
    @walpoleandworcester ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Oh yeah I remember hearing about this place years ago! Glad you checked it out for yourself Drew!

  • @FlyWithVeiga
    @FlyWithVeiga ปีที่แล้ว +7

    You always find unique people/places that we’ve never heard of! We appreciate you 🔥

  • @TNT-it1km
    @TNT-it1km ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Awesome video!!!! I appreciate how you are not judgmental of other ways of life!!!!

    • @drewbinsky
      @drewbinsky  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not judgmental, just extremely curious!

  • @bigblue1287
    @bigblue1287 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Drew the way you spun that at the end of that vlog was classic. Sometimes when it looks like a duck quacks like a duck you need to call it a duck 🙌. Long time fan. Had to be honest❤

  • @TEFFTPATTERN
    @TEFFTPATTERN ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I never realized that "Kesha - Praying" music video was shot in slab city, I thought it was just a set they built. As he walked by the TV wall I was like hey that looks like... wait that looks like... hey wait.... oh

  • @Lamebutohwell
    @Lamebutohwell ปีที่แล้ว +3

    All i could think of in the first few minutes was into the wild and then you mentioned it. AND its your favorite movie ever too? Yes Drew! (Fitting though😋) love your content! One of my very very favorite youtubers , keep it up! Much love

  • @kathiharris
    @kathiharris 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I've camped there a few times. Been to the Range on a Saturday night.
    There's a hot spring too.

  • @marty_the_party
    @marty_the_party ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Lived in Slab City for 12 years, just left about 3 months ago,too bad you missed Dot, she's right in front of East Jesus, House of Dots, lots of cool art in that camp, its a must visit if you go to the slabs
    Edit: i don't miss the 120+ degree temperature in the brutal summers, had my fair share of heat strokes 🙂

    • @happymountainhippy
      @happymountainhippy 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I saw her in some one else's video, loved her!

  • @birdsniffingthefloor
    @birdsniffingthefloor 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My heart breaks for all of them, because of whatever they have gone through to end up in this community. I'm glad they are alive there.

  • @davyebbers8277
    @davyebbers8277 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love the shout out to the into the wild movie! Best movie ever made and i will always remember Salvation mountain from it😁

  • @cadebecker2486
    @cadebecker2486 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The lady that was with you and showed you around was super nice!

  • @frankmiranda707
    @frankmiranda707 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love that you mentioned the movie, “Into the Wild”. Really great movie!

  • @AngieJames4172
    @AngieJames4172 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    @drewbinsky I REALLY enjoyed this style of filming! Plus it is easier to "get the sneak" if needed, which it kind of looked like you did with Builder Bob there at first. All of the artwork from the beginning of the video and at the end where you were given a tour of sorts, was phenominal!

  • @cahmoney1874
    @cahmoney1874 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    "You are good. But it is not enough just to be good. You must be good for something. You must contribute good to the world. The world must be a better place for your presence. And the good that is in you must be spread to others."

  • @kensmith2839
    @kensmith2839 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    No laws? I was at Slab City 2 days ago. There are signs everywhere regulating where you can go, who you can photograph, how fast you can drive. Private property, no trespassing, dangerous dogs...

    • @jevin2913
      @jevin2913 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      And you could put up a sign that says "You don't have to follow any of the rules on these other signs" lol, random people put up all those signs, putting up a sign doesn't make it real or a law that has to be followed... nobody owns any of that property (well the government does I believe but not any of the people living there, lol) so none of it is private property no matter what the sign says, someone who doesn't own the property can't tell you not to trespass, you can photograph anyone there legally, etc. lol

  • @LaciMachen
    @LaciMachen ปีที่แล้ว +2

    We drove through this last week. It was interesting. I am sad that we did not talk to the locals and bring a few supplies. I plan on visiting again!

  • @Iflyfpv760
    @Iflyfpv760 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    slab city is awesome, make sure to bring beer , money or something, if you want to be shown around and welcomed.

  • @michellemcgrath892
    @michellemcgrath892 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This style format works really well imo ,thanks for vid

  • @OhioOldTaco
    @OhioOldTaco ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I have watched a lot of videos about the slabs before and I feel like this video barely scratched the surface.
    Maybe do a return video for wintertime when the slabs are at peak population?
    I think places like this will exist no matter what, especially with the rising cost of living.
    People have lived out there for a long time by choice, but more and more will be in that situation because they are without a choice.

    • @drewbinsky
      @drewbinsky  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I wanted to go in summer to see the hardcore residents

  • @abdalsafadi4836
    @abdalsafadi4836 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think its amazing how different people can be ... Some people are satisfied with a place to stay and some of them would die following their passions ... And for me whatever are your beliefs looking at this fro a bigger perspective is simply magnificent

  • @WanderingVagabondYT
    @WanderingVagabondYT ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I've spent the majority of the past 2 winters in Slab city and made videos about it. It is an amazing place for those that can be there. Thanks for showing a brighter outlook on the slabs. Maybe try spending some time there next time and really see what it's like. 😎🤙

    • @drewbinsky
      @drewbinsky  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Awesome !! I bet it’s quite different in winter !

    • @1truek269
      @1truek269 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      "What it's really like" sounds like it's far more harsh than this video. I find that disappointing seeing how the videos of African and Caribbean nations show the full harshness and danger. I'd hoped this vlog wasn't white-washed. Sounds like it likely is biased towards eurocentric expectations rather than bare-faced reality. Not hating, ijs...

  • @mspears_bobobuddytheseniorcat
    @mspears_bobobuddytheseniorcat ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I've always found Slab City fascinating and love the creativity! I just can't imagine living without running water and A/C. How do the residents bathe?

    • @drewbinsky
      @drewbinsky  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      They don’t bathe

    • @mspears_bobobuddytheseniorcat
      @mspears_bobobuddytheseniorcat ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@drewbinsky Oh yikes! Thanks for letting me know!

    • @kriketprayme
      @kriketprayme ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@drewbinskywtf

    • @82566
      @82566 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wasn't there a guy @one point who charged for showers? 5$ a shower

    • @nichole9943
      @nichole9943 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Bird baths with water bottles and wipes.

  • @Commanderamber
    @Commanderamber ปีที่แล้ว +3

    so they were frustrated with social media calling it a lawless city and described it as "killing them" and then you capitalized on that with clickbait anyway? ugh.

  • @Jojo-gg6jc
    @Jojo-gg6jc ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I seen a video on slab city about 2 years ago, I actually forgot about it until your video popped up, as I follow you. Thank you for sharing, it is a place I have no desire to visit due. To the heat. The people seem pretty nice. I go to the Florida Keys in August, it was 117 degrees with the heat index. So I know I couldn't deal with 118 degree.

  • @Northrop-Grumman1991
    @Northrop-Grumman1991 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good job on drew for putting 3 seat covers for the homeless lady 😅

  • @bfranco1519
    @bfranco1519 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You have a good way of connecting without being overbearing or a “journalist “ .

  • @droppedonthehead
    @droppedonthehead 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    LOL the sign, sorry we're stoned

  • @vikkihine
    @vikkihine ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loved this style and keeping low key as you get the stories- are you worried at all about raising its profile? It’s sad and beautiful all together 😢

  • @CowTeeT420
    @CowTeeT420 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Drew gets told social media portrays slabcity as a place where there are no laws
    Drew’s response: putting “city with no laws” in the thumb nail

  • @There.Is.Only.Now.
    @There.Is.Only.Now. ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Slab City is not lawless even if the police tend to avoid it. It is also not really off the grid. It is very much connected to the nation's road network. It is also served by the Imperial County Sheriff's Department and the Niland Fire Department…only the residents don't pay taxes for those services

    • @alonawhalen
      @alonawhalen ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The majority of Slabbers who have electricity, use generators. There is a gas tax in California that is about 50% of the per gallon cost. If you look at the reason that tax is being collected and how the money from that tax is disbursed you will find that Local emergency services and first responders are listed as the primary benefactors of that tax.
      I constantly dare people to go to our Gas Station and say that we are Slabbers and we don't pay taxes so take that gas tax off our bill. Unfortunately, people love electricity way more than getting banned from the gas station.
      With that said as a result of the high gas prices, Gov. Newsom gave a type of stimulus called the middle class tax rebate. I have not talked to any Slabbers that got this refund.

  • @Invalidchannel-1
    @Invalidchannel-1 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Drew! Dude your content is always great and this is no exception! Thank you for finding such unique and interesting communities, people and ways of life and bringing them to light for all of us.

    • @drewbinsky
      @drewbinsky  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much!

  • @Destinationsomewhere20
    @Destinationsomewhere20 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Drew you are the epitomy of the most perfect content creator !! Thank you for taking me on ur journeys 💜🙌🏽

  • @MylesMathur
    @MylesMathur ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I think you are incredible drew and it is so cool to go to every country

  • @DustinsTravels
    @DustinsTravels ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bro, Great video! Thanks for showing the sights sounds and stories of the people there!

  • @rudyinvegas
    @rudyinvegas ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I'm very sure there was many negative things happen to you on this trip, I appreciate you keeping it mostly positive Drew. Good stuff, big fan.

  • @TonyPhillips-jy7ev
    @TonyPhillips-jy7ev 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Really cool place ! I wish the government that abandoned the area would go back and give them running water and sanitation services dang at least

  • @walkaboutben
    @walkaboutben ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love your videos mate! I think a combination works depending on the video but this worked out great here and if you enjoy this style more go with it. Into the Wild is one of my favourites as well 🙌Nothing like hitting the road, meeting new people and different cultures!

  • @ilovecairo
    @ilovecairo 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    "everyone takes their turn at being unpleasant"
    Very true

  • @joshs.6608
    @joshs.6608 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Its technically not a lawless city(as its under California property and there for has to follow california's laws), but neitherless, it looks pretty interesting, a city that was basically looks straight like a hippietown.

  • @Kayin2626
    @Kayin2626 ปีที่แล้ว

    My girlfriends and I got an impromptu tour of East Jesus and Slab City once. One of the girls was a Burner so she knew about about East Jesus so we all stopped out there to see the art. A really cool man came out of the gates of Slab City, introduced himself, started giving us the history and cool facts of the art. He asked if we wanted a tour of Slab City. He told us that everyone was chill, so long as you respected them and their home. It was one of the coolest experiences ever. They make do with a lot less modern conveniences that we all just take for granted but some people are incredibly smart with how they repurpose things. So little really goes to waste out there. And it’s definitely not lawless. The other residents are maybe ok with drugs and behaviors that we would all give people the side eye for but because of their communal living, they have to be considerate of others in ways that I definitely don’t living in my own house.

  • @ShoaibKhan-wv8zc
    @ShoaibKhan-wv8zc ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Reminds me of Radiator Springs from the Movie Cars

  • @SwiftyTravels
    @SwiftyTravels ปีที่แล้ว +2

    We visited slab city earlier in the year- we only got out at salvation mountain- it was a bit surreal- but realized these people have to still interact with society for food and water since there isn’t any farming out there. Really not lawless- but no property laws I suppose. I love the raw style

  • @BibiNajiba-t6j
    @BibiNajiba-t6j ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The moment this guy says "I love being around fu**cked up people" is just simply funny 😂

  • @zakuraiyadesu
    @zakuraiyadesu ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love the videos, man. Keep it up!!!

  • @craighughes536
    @craighughes536 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The woman who has been here 30 years probably has a story or two.. She would be an amazing interviewee

  • @gvbalajee
    @gvbalajee 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I love to settle in Slab City

  • @EnderSword
    @EnderSword ปีที่แล้ว +5

    'Last Lawless City'
    Q: "How often are the cops here?"
    A: "Oh, every day"

  • @kristinahkrush1134
    @kristinahkrush1134 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I visited there in 2011 and it wasn’t as bad as it seems now. I even got to attend one of their first Slab City Proms! The king and queen were the elders in the community. And there is a hot spring there that was kinda gross but kinda cool. I didn’t feel unsafe while there but again, there weren’t many drugs

  • @TheJracoon
    @TheJracoon ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love all your content and hosting skills Drew! I have watched many documentaries about Slab City, people go there because there are no bills life is hard there but there are really interesting places and modified trailers and school busses there. Besafe !!

  • @Marky27
    @Marky27 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It is a memorable I’ve seen in your travel vlog very artistic and accommodating people you meet..thank you for this wonderful travel and advance merry Christmas ❤

  • @JohnHarvey_UK
    @JohnHarvey_UK ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Drew, the second largest Hindu temple in the world just opened in New Jersey. It's called Akshardham. It would be cool if you did a piece on the Gujarati community of NJ. The state is also home to a 120-acre Jain pilgrimage site called Siddhachalam.

    • @Earthlybeing396
      @Earthlybeing396 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They should use that building as a homeless shelter. That building is just a show of wealth and privilege

    • @RepentNBelieveNJesus
      @RepentNBelieveNJesus 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Repent and believe in the gospel. Jesus is the one true God.

  • @mirac4130
    @mirac4130 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You’re amazing drew. I don’t like in America I am a proud west Aussie this enlightenment at it’s finest ❤

  • @Tainamuchannel
    @Tainamuchannel 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lately this people life is amazing to learn, anxiety is real and could hurt ourselves so badly my older brother is a homeless and still love him and think of him even if he's struggling a lot with drugs and anxiety. Even for myself that have a job and able to provide for my family i have struggled as well, we've just need to find a way to keep moving forward through out this world. Love to see this people trying there best to live.

  • @titojaeden
    @titojaeden ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I'm just glad enough that Drew managed to survive in a lawless city that surprisingly has no gang illegal like activities there lately

  • @herrklaus
    @herrklaus ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Always good to watch your videos, Drew.

  • @GypsyChlo
    @GypsyChlo ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wow i had no idea that a place without laws existed- so wild! Thank you for another undoubtedly fantastic video!

  • @UnusualEra
    @UnusualEra ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That city will be the identity of America's future and it is already here in cities. Scary and sad but true. Those people are ahead of our future.

  • @simplechronology2605
    @simplechronology2605 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +52

    FFS, doesn't anyone ever have an original idea? Slab City is not a lawless city. As Ken himself points out, there are laws, and the cops come around daily to enforce those laws. Not to mention, it has unwritten laws enforced by the community itself, often with arson. Visiting Salvation Mountain for a day does not make you a badass survivor. These kind of videos really are irresponsible and give people the wrong idea.

    • @secondbest2877
      @secondbest2877 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

      oh stop being cranky

    • @recklesspoet5191
      @recklesspoet5191 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

      Looks like we know who’s from slab city

    • @PeggyRabbit32
      @PeggyRabbit32 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I agree. I really feel like these videos exploit people for profit.

    • @wanderingseth
      @wanderingseth 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You're right. I like this guy's videos, but there's a clickbait element to his video titles that isn't cool. It gets to the point where it's just grossly misrepresentive of the truth.

    • @bobbyheasley1423
      @bobbyheasley1423 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Chill tf out Karen, we all know its not actually lawless... Stop being so... you!

  • @w.irvingrailfan4811
    @w.irvingrailfan4811 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks, Drew. This was well done!

  • @naziaiburney2632
    @naziaiburney2632 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    LAW LESS???? Is there any place you can recall??? I have gone through your videos... you don't talk about Israel doing genocide of Palestinians. Why???

    • @ATown-z3p
      @ATown-z3p 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Because Palestine sucks

  • @cindyk3076
    @cindyk3076 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow, this is a lot to take in. First, I'd like to reiterate that I appreciate you showing us places that we wouldn't normally see or know about. After watching this video I just feel sad. Builder Bill said he's got nowhere else to go which I will take as a statement that speaks for the majority of people who live there, I can't imagine that woman raising kids out there. Yes, the people there have friends and the woman who got you coffee said that there is always something to do but the place feels lonely to me.

  • @929yiyi3
    @929yiyi3 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It's honestly amazing to see the difference in the ways people live, especially in a place such as a lawless city

    • @Yeetus223
      @Yeetus223 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It’s not lawless. And all the people who live there are tired of you tubers calling it lawless. So then all the people trying to run from the law all go there.
      Hot tip: The sheriff is out there pretty much every day looking for people jumping bail. They know idiots jumping bail always go there because of idiot you tubers saying it’s lawless.

  • @nicolasarias9873
    @nicolasarias9873 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I appreciate this style way more tbh. It feels way more engaging to let me hear other people's stories. Just please try to put the sponsor somewhere else for pacing

  • @BeenyDanger
    @BeenyDanger 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I had a Friend die out there a Few years or so back from Dehydration. Hope ya'll safe down there.

  • @jenniferhedrick6653
    @jenniferhedrick6653 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It's sad to see little kids out there.

  • @johnnysmall4206
    @johnnysmall4206 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A place for Homelessness!!!