This popping up in my recommendations as I am struggling financially and fearing a layoff at my job... seems like a bad omen. We are all a bad day away from losing everything and being on the streets. God have mercy on everyone in this situation, I pray for the safety, comfort, warmth, and opportunity for all the homeless souls out there. Thank the Lord for a roof over my head and food. I think it's about time that I go drop some food and supplies off at my local shelter again.
Only because i'm presuming america is a joke of a third world country. Other civilized countrys have months of lay off laws and a year of at least 60-80% of what you used to make, and a plethora of other social nets to prevent this kind of bs..
Continue to give your worries to Jesus, he will place you wherever you're supposed to be. Psalm 91. I pray things get better for you. May the grace of Jesus be with you.
@@intheabyss2863 that particular one doesn't have a confirmed author. I'm not sure I understand your point. But in regards to David, Jesus spoke about him in Revelation 22. Revelation 22:12-16 [12] “Look, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to each person according to what they have done. [13] I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End. [14] “Blessed are those who wash their robes, that they may have the right to the tree of life and may go through the gates into the city. [15] Outside are the dogs, those who practice magic arts, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters and everyone who loves and practices falsehood. [16] “I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, and the bright Morning Star.”
Observation: in a recent video about isolation in Antarctica, studies show that the hypocampus part of the brain shrinks over time, leading to memory loss and a reduction in the ability to learn and loss of motivation in general. A companion animal can reduce and even reverse this.
That brings on another financial responsibility, and if taking care of yourself is a burden then a animal just slows you down even more. If you learn to judge caricature and meet good people on the street you have that companionship.You don't have to be with them 24/7 and they don't have to know where you sleep!
As a citizen of the country you took an oath to defend, it frustrates me to see any homeless veteran. I pray you find employment, stability and fulfillment in this life.
I was homeless for 3 years in the 80s and working full time. It made me who I am today. I still have the same mind set and have to slip back into the wilderness every week for my mental health. Great video and hi from the UK!
@@kjsstanley7 How can you be homeless in the UK? A minimum wage job pays for cheap accommodation and food. Unless you drink or do drugs and spent your income on that. This country is not ideal, but considering "what's out there on the market" it's one of the best countries to live in and only a handful you could call better, and not by a large margin.
@tomekkruk6147 As someone who works and is saving for a deposit on a house... no. A minimum wage job does NOT pay for accommodation at all. Unless you want to pay your entire pay, living in some crack head street bedsit.
@@tomekkruk6147 you have to remember years ago things were not that black and white. Imagine being abused as a child and then thrown out onto the streets at the age of 16. Central London was pretty much dog eat dog. You can't get a job without a permanent address so as much as you say you have to either be spending on drink or drugs is pretty much speculation on your part. Especially if you have not been in that situation. There are plenty of reasons as to why people end up on the streets and not just because of drugs or alcohol.
I tried to be homeless for a month now to save rent, it turned out to be way more difficult than I thought, I tried to find some guidances online and ended up here, thank you for sharing the experience!
I'm going through the same struggle about finding work and can't get hired because you can't meet anyone face to face. Thank you for being honest and talking to those who listen.
@@georgemartyn5268If the poster means that they submit online applications and resumes, but never hear back….that is not uncommon. Many job openings are posted online without intending to hire, for a variety of reasons (to have back-up candidates, to placate overworked co-workers that more staff is coming (but isn’t), etc.). Many online applications don’t ever reach a person, as the easy process leads people to overaply, and they get flooded with unqualified applicants. But you can try to get around this. If you think you think you make a decent impression, better to briefly as If you can drop off a CV to a manager in person, saying briefly would love to work there if they have an opening, even if short term, and a couple reasons you area good fit. Or find a public, company email address of a boss or hiring manager, and send a brief email that you think your skills would match their needs and your other advantages. I have gotten jobs doing this that I am certain I would not have gotten if I had just applied online and waited. One where I had actually BEEN hired and working there for several months, due to emailing a manager, then I received a rejection for my online application for a similar position.
Thank you! Ideally I would post every day, go live, etc. I’m still just a homeless guy with a phone unfortunately, or I definitely would. Now with work on top of everything I don’t really have time for much. I’ll figure it out eventually.
One lesson I learned in the cold was take 2, clean, 30+ gallon garbage bags and place you and your sleeping bag in them. Cut a big enough hole in the top of the upper for your head and shoulders. At the time of my lesson, I had a 10 degrees below 0 rated sleeping bag and even when in my car when it was 20 above at night, I was still cold. Having clean, large, garbage bags enveloping my sleeping bag and me made a world of difference.
@QueerdoLoc In terms of a survival situation, a simple large clean garbage bag will block out wind and contain heat while the sleeping bag serves as excellent insulation.
When I was homeless I just kept reminding myself how mankind has lived for hundreds of years without electricity! I made a yurt by glueing tarps together for the sides. Then glued a couple of tarps over the top. I used denatured alcohol stove to cook with( it doesn't smoke) I collected rain water off the roof into 25 gallon totes, then put the lid on them after the rain. A dear friend loaned me a Little buddy heater& propane tank. It was a life saver! Even though my yurt was 144 sq ft, it only used 2 pounds/1/2 gallon/$1.87 of propane a day. That was if I only used at night, on low. Having friends that can get you thru the hard times and good neighbors is very critical!
Great info Rob! I spent a few years homeless. It was usually 6 months at a time. The nights that got down to the low 30s were always hard. I had a cheap tent, a 20 degree sleeping bag, an air mattress with two blankets on it. It was the first time I ever slept with a winter hat on in a hoodie with the hood cinched up. My final stretch I boondocked in my van with my dog. We eventually moved into a storage unit then got lucky and got to house sit for a while. Warmer days are ahead brother!
Your van is the best way to live homeless as long as you can keep it running and registered. It will always be a roof over your head that will keep you dry, it can be insulated with corrugated cardboard which can be found for free just about anywhere. Every city has some kind of day labor agency that will provide enough money to keep you alive if you're willing to work and living rent free. I lived and traveled in my van with my disabled son for three years and we never paid to stay anywhere, it can be done. I am retired and so we both have guaranteed incomes. Be migratory, follow the good weather, stay safe and may God bless.
I've got a friend who is homeless (by his own choice), But many of the things you said apply to his situation. One of the most eye opening things is the TIME it takes to be homeless! Takes forever to get places on public transportation. Hard to take your clothes to the laundromat on the bus. But if you try to hand wash and hang dry it can take up most of the day. But taking showers, getting food, using the bathroom. I mean, he hardly has time to do anything else but the basics.
I was living out of my car for just short of two years. You're exactly right -- the time you have to invest to go from place to place to get the basics done is astounding. Not to mention going between viable sleeping spots.
@@Ezeudu Yes, that's another thing! My friend has a wide range of parking lots where he sleep! From all-night laundromats to large hospitals and Walmart (in the old days). But you're eright, scheduling your sleep spots is another time suck.
@@Skruddle Someone i know has done that too (sleeping on boats) totally ok if you ask me, as long as you respect the property. I also knew people who where squatters (abandoned building, they've lived there for over 20 years!) unfortunately that building has been demolished last year. I'm just saying, there is many ways to find a good shelter, it is also a matter of daring. A friend of mine, has to deal with homeless people sometimes too because of his work. There is one man who always has the same spot and it is cold AF, and i always wondered, why doesn't he just squat a building? My friend asked him, and he said he doesn't want to break into someone elses property. Well if you ask me, if it is an empty building, owned by either a large corporation OR the government, you bet your ass i'm taking that oppurtunity if i where homeless.
We all appreciate your honesty. This really makes one realize what you are going through. I have never been homeless but camped in some very rough conditions so I understood some of what you are going through. But then again, I went home when all my cloths were muddy, my food supply ran low or that creepy noise going around my tent at night had me running for the car. Just having a car near by is heaven when out there. No one knows how it is unless they lived it. You are a one of a kind. You are stronger than anyone I know ! Thanks for your honesty. Take Care my friend 😇
Thank you! Yeah I have no problem with bushcraft or anything, I love it. I just have different things to add as someone who does live it. Like when I tried to go from homeless survival to thru-hiking and stealth camping. Would’ve died the first night. A lot of people get excited about maybe trying this stuff, and have no idea what they’d get themselves into.
If you want to get passed this u need to get a job I'm home less right now n I'm on uninploment n I'm good don't spend too much time in a tent bad I choose to adapte inprevice n over come ur situation
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Man people just don't get it. He is homeless. He doesn't have money to buy what you're talking about. Space is a huge issue. He needs to live light and can't carry stuff around. His stuff gets stolen because he has nowhere safe to keep anything. Wear and tear happens 100x faster when you're homeless. I was homeless for 5 years. You can't fix it without outside help.
That was some good advice. Been in my tent for 2 years now myself and it's not easy. I try to spend most my days away from my camp on my mountain bike so I keep occupied. work has been tough myself. Nice thing is springs around the corner and that's when I enjoy the woods the most. Spring and fall. I don't consider myself homeless I only consider myself houseless. Keep trudging on man it always gets easier. you're only lonely when you're not happy with yourself. ☮️
Thank you so much for this video! I could talk about this subject forever! I've been homeless, van dweller, since 2005. I was a licensed electrician, teaching in college, when the bottom fell out of my life. I've actually grown to like this lifestyle. I know that might sound odd to some people, but it is the truth. However, the first year or so was a living hell as I tried to get used to living this way. I felt ashamed of myself for being homeless and wouldn't tell anyone. Recently, I had to move back east because the engine died in my old van. I plugged into a family member's porch outlet for electricity while I worked and saved for another vehicle. I love my family but I couldn't get away from that place fast enough!! I'm back out west now and happier than ever!! Heck, from what I can tell, even Jesus Christ was homeless! This lifestyle is definitely not for everyone. As with everything else in life, it's a trade off. If I don't like my surroundings, I'm free to leave them and find something better. My scenic views are always changing. I've seen more in a few years than many will see in their lifetime. Those are a few of the good points. This morning, I was answering the call of nature in the 20 degree, blowing snow out here in the Arizona desert. I'm lonely most of the time. (Although it's easy to do small talk with people, you seldom develop deep relationships). I'm sitting here typing this, praying that my social security check will make it to the bank, before the monthly bills do. I could easily find work where I am currently, but because of some physical issues that I have now, I'm not able to do the work that I did during my working years. I guess my point is that Homelessness, at least in the US, is generally looked upon as some sort of contagious plague. For whatever reason a person might find themselves in this situation, please remember that, that is a fellow human being, just as worthy of love as anyone else. May you be blessed my friend!
Wow! Rob, I have watched more videos than I can count on this subject. You are the first realist no nonsense person, that I have come across on this. No frills, and no B.S. Peace be with you! Keep doing you!
Much luv brother, I'm coming to understand all this now myself. Been homeless a little over a year now and it's not easy. It weighs heavy on my heart at times but I'm doing my best to figure it out and better myself. I appreciate your videos, it's warming to feel not so alone. Thanks man! I hope the best for you on your journey. I'll be watching for new vids
@@alanlee2000 If I may reply to your reply... I too sought to remain homeless once I found out that it was the only way that I as an individual could feel true freedom at that time in my young life. Many tried in vain to bring me back as they put it but it was to no avail as I had my taste and I refused to let it go. The many reasons for my feeling this way at that time are many, deep enough to have left scars internally, mentally as well as outside for everyone to judge me by on first impressions. Plural. We could sit over hot coffee and I could text you stories that would be truly unbelievable as well as leaving you in total wonder as to how I am still alive to this day...yeah, it'd keep you up for hours too. Not all of my life was terrible but it drove me to this conclusion, if I may be brutally honest with you here, and please by no means take these words as being directed directly at you, or anyone now involved in my life...here goes. " 99% of life is what you do with what comes your way, so if life your sucks, then you suck because you refuse to change not for them, but for yourself and your own good ". ie. I had to make lemonade with those yellow sour fruits if ya' dig what I'm saying. Yeah, trial and error got me only so far. It was advise from those whom walked my path and had returned, that gave me wisdom that I had to absorb and retain for my own benefit, and I in turn, re passed that knowledge to those asking the right question. I shared what I'd not only heard, but tried and used in successfully concurrent events throughout my days and travels. These days, we have the internet, and I figured out another way of sharing what I know works, via gathering these videos and sharing them with those asking the right questions. I'm 57, I'm an R-BTK Amputee who had an aneurism on my Aorta, bled out internally and actually died and was brought back, placed into a clinical coma for 7 days, 3 of which I was removed from cold storage and had sections of dead intestine, colon, stomach etcetera removed and patched back together, then brought out of the coma and was told I had 6 months to a year to live minimum, maybe 5 if I were lucky. It's been almost 7 years now since I told that first Doctor that He wasn't going to tell ME that how long I was going to live, and to hand me my prosthetic leg, then to go phuk himself and stay tf out of my room, and my life. Yeah, I told him not to even cross my path or I'd beat him senseless. Dr. Beth Jackson out of Holston Valley Hospital saved my life...not his stupid @$$, and I was set once again on a path in life, yet again in another direction. I got divorced because she was holding me back, holding me down, and I'm not taking it from her either. I gave her the house and car, I'm taking my 4 Pit Bulls, my friend Brian, and we're moving to the Mountains of S.W. Virginia to continue building Shelters and Dugouts for the Homeless who choose to travel via Railway's, and in #OffGrid situations for long term area residential stays for those in the need and this is why I posted the link. Thanx for the kick-it. I hope you can listen and learn sooner than I did to the voice calling you onward towards what really makes you truly happy. For me at that time, it was my choice, and it still is today ! ,,\/. (peace) to you and yours. With all due respect, Tom aka: 12 Block Tokie of the Detroit, Michigan trespassersoffroadclub@gmail.com
How special do you have to consider yourself to come to the Lord with a list. Your god has a whole existence to worry about and you petition them with an itemized list. The audacity.
In all three books I believe, we're made in one of your god's image, so if we worry, your gods worry, if they created us this way (has nothing to do with the consequences of the original sin) then we are not in their image, then either your books or your gods lied to you. I mean all those books are full of contradictions, you need blind faith and a little denial to believe what's written in them, people believing in gods I can understand, people believing those stories in those books ? No way, and all the three books are pretty much the same BS you can tell they just copied each others and more importantly they all raided the greek mythology, the hercules story is pretty much that of the christian's JC tbh@@sammiller6631
When i was homeless i didn't have a tent. Spent 2 years like that. Summers were not nearly as bad as winters with no shelter. Mostly just tried to find abandoned concrete structures to sleep under. You're right abt the animals though. I remember waking up to a bunch of raccoons sleeping next to me once 😂 atleast it wasn't bears.
Ive been going out in the forest camping for fun for years but this summer it will be fulltime. Yes, this winter condensation has been bad..my sleeping bag etc. Wet in morning. My hand warmers in sleeping bag has been a lifesaver this winter for sure. "I just hate doing this alone, anouther warm body would sure be nice" Atleast we have our guardian angel! Thank you for sharing! Glad you check in and your alright
Yall sound like complete losers, do something wit being homeless, MAKE A HOME, CRAFT, CREATE DONT kill your sense ur happiness on your own life no one ever hurt u in anyway shape or form don't give up over the smallest shit ogz wake up losers, there's FUCKING TIPS FOR A REASON STOP BEING USELESS!!!!Jokingnotjokingwakeuptherelifeimfrontofeverybodyufk
I had romantic thoughts of being a nomadic homeless guy. It got old after a few weeks. I liked the adventures but most my time was looking up food banks and churches and thrift stores that had clothing that was appropriate for the changing weather conditions. Honestly it might be easier today because I didn't have a smart phone to look all this stuff up but yeah man it never stops. I was able to see a good deal of the country and had alot of adventures but Im happy to have my own home now. God bless
Hi Rob. I definitely understood your concern for not being prepared when it comes to bush or outdoors living. Your bravery is amazing 👏. I've learned that life doesn't comes with the perfect instructions and no two people will follow the same paths. So it doesn't matters where a man plants his feet at nights or what he does during the days...Its what a person stands for and how much is appreciated at the end of the day. We all have to figure out how we are going to keep on living in our own unique situations. Having those situations is what makes us human...not different nor any less deserving... 👍its ok to be human.
I've subscribed because of your brutal honesty. Keep it real and you help people who are also battling with their own stark circumstance/situation bro.
Thanks for the encouragement. I'm packing up to return to the woods this weekend. Did three years before. Hardest thing for me was negative thinking and the threat of being kicked out. Gonna try really hard to stay positive and connected with other people this time. First thing I bought was emergency hand warmers to throw in the foot of my sleeping bag.
thank you for sharing your wisdom. i am preparing for the very high possibility of homelessness with the state of the economy and politics right now. i don't know what to think so i'm just trying to be best prepared. blessings to you and i admire your strength of working so hard to keep going and fight through such a desolate situation
To get off the ground, what about getting some pallets and put bits of insulation foam and then carpet on the top? The Mr Buddy heaters cause condensation for sure. I would say try a small wood heater but that will cause smoke and you don't want to alert anyone to your location. Good on you for persevering. Thank you for the heartfelt advice. We never know what's around the corner and being aware and self reliant can save your life.
Hey Rob 👋, I feel your pain and went through the struggles of being homeless myself it was not fun and always a chore figuring out what to do next. I too was an Army Veteran and served 15 years in before I got out. I was an Ranger for 10 of those years of service. When I finally got out I became a police officer and that's was when I got into a serious car wreck after 2 years on the force. The wife I had up and left me, no job, went bankrupt and lived in a hospital for a period of 4 months. I know this is something that I couldn't bare alone so , I turned to God for guidance and never stopped believing that something good would come out of this . I never gave up hope and had faith in something good would come out of this because everything happens for a reason. So, don't despair cause God is there, just stay strong and believe in yourself he will help you. I should of said this earlier and I apologize for not saying this sooner, thank you for your service, Rob. I'll keep you in my prayers and thoughts as you go through this journey, God bless you, brother 🙏 ❤️.
Thank you for your service. I don't know you, but you sound like you deserve better. Our vets at least deserve to live in peace after the havoc they go through. Stay warm out there.
Thank you for the tips brother, stay safe man, I hope it warms up soon so you can sleep better and start getting ready for the Florida trip man, just be safe brother, I know it's weird cause we don't know each other, but I worry about you out in the woods man, wish I had some helpful tips, but I honestly can't think of anything right now lol much love brother, stay warm and safe.
I am doing the same as you, I am in the UK. I have a 5 man Vango tent, that really needs replacing now. I am in a small piece of wood surrounded by a river on one side and a motorway on the other side and only one way in where I have to hop over two fences. I have a camping bed, and I use Tea light holders made of ceramic, the ones that people put oils on the dish part, I just don't bother with the oil. This helps me stay dry and worm in winter. I work full time, so I have plenty of money and investments building up. I just use a care of address. So, I really am making the most of it. It's been six years. I have mostly been left alone, in fact it was only during the C word that suddenly everyone became an explorer that I was found. I was even reported to the police who did a welfare check on me, and I was sure they would kick me out, but nothing bad happened and I am still there today. No one has touched my stuff and I keep my phone and tablet on me. Best of luck to you and everyone else in a similar situation. Stay strong.
All due respect to you Rob. To anyone else reading this, i'd just like to add that in a tent, it's important to block the wind on the outside from flinging condensation from the interior walls onto your gear, bedding and self. In 100% humidity areas it's unavoidable and you must constantly fight it. Ventilation will not stop all of it. You need a wind wall all around your tent. Heck, i'd just avoid 100% humidity areas and high presipitation if you can. Good luck all you displaced and daring. You're never alone. Keep your spirits up. Adapt and overcome. Our anscestors did it and so can we.
Rob I don’t have much and because of Covid my girl and I are right on the brink of being homeless but if you have a way of receiving items, I will send you almost all I have to help you.
@@maryshaffer8474 actually, it is a Spiritual principal that what you sow you will reap, so giving what you have will be repaid with more than what was given--if it's done from a pure heart.
You inspire me rob, your such a strong person, And i'm so glad to see your doing better and you got a car now. I hope you achieve your life goals, And remember, you got this brother, Your a damn champ. I was in your position at one point, but I was lucky and got help faster, but I can 100% get where your coming from.
It’s tough being homeless. I have been homeless in the cold of New Hampshire in the winter. Staying dry is imperative. Keeping your feet taken care of is key. Being homeless can be fun at times but man, it’s no picnic.
I have been homeless only 2-3 times in my life so far and hopefully I won't have to be again but I did learn a lot during those times. I appreciate your channel because a lot of folks needs to know this stuff. Cause your right it can happen to anyone at anytime.
Nice one Rob. It's good to see you're all ok mate. (I was going to write, "It's good to see you're still alive and well", but that just sounded wrong, for some reason.) Anyway, i think your 'resilience', is second to none, and you give a whole new level to the meaning of 'endurance'. And your honesty about things, is so very welcome, because in todays world, honesty and just being truthfull, about anything, is getting to be a rare thing, and wen people see honesty and truthfullness in someone, like people do with you, then they like that 'rare thing', that is a person just being straight up and down 'honest', with them. Yeah in my opinion, real, proper, people, will gravitate towards 'real proper people', like yourself. Although the world does seem to be, on the whole, a fake and foney, place, that is full of fake and foney people, that are happy to be 'fed lies', there are still some if us 'real' people, that won't tolerate lies, and wen we see honesty, we naturally know wot we're seeing and we like it, because it's honest and real, just like you are, and i am, and so will the majority if your subscribers. Anyway mate, i will leave it there otherwise I'll be here commenting and ranting like a 'crazy person', all day. Lol. (By the way i use the term 'crazy person', in the most respectfull way, because i have been labelled as 'crazy', many times, and it's a 'badge' that i wear with pride ! After all everyone knows that all of the best people are 'crazy'. And have you seen the state of the so called 'normal' people, these days ? ? It aint good, mate. Give me 'crazy' over 'normal', any day of the week ! ). Anyway mate, stay safe and warm. Cheers Rob. Mick.
I was homeless for 3 years after I got divorced, mostly due to paying my child support ahead of rent, but also because I was too stubborn to change careers. I can verify almost all of what is said here, but I was on the other side of the continent in Vancouver, Canada, so some things were different. I was also in a wooded area but not far from a bus loop, so I was reasonably close to amenities. My worst enemy were rats, once they find you, you have to kill them or you will wake up to them sniffing through your hair. I don't get why this guy can't find a job, never been a problem for me, but I believe what he says and that sucks. I don't know what I would do if I couldn't work, I collected bottles when I was looking but never for more than a month.
I am a Navy Veteran, I spent several years on the streets, I would fly a sign that simply said...Veteran, please help.... I got all kinds of help, now I pay it foward every chance I get
Not a bad hooch , I was wondering when you were gonna go bushcraft . Some boxed mothballs around camp will fix that problem but they dissolve in the wet so get them often.
been horsedrawn,slept rough,squatted,lived on live in buses,and I'm a happy man.being minimalist is the best way to go.I'm off grid with solar and wind.have a big white Swiss shepherd dog,and a lovely horse for companionship.was listening to a podcast about grid going down,a and how it would render most folks lives unlivable.I'm a survivor,and wouldn't even notice if power was off.26ft spring fed well,and we'll prepped.be safe and lucky my friend.maddog.remote mountain in West cork.bless you my friend
Just wanted to stop by and let you know you are truly amazing! Love all your videos and learn so much from you! If your ever in NC let me know! Stay strong and thank you for your service! My dad was a Marine, I was raised a Military brat😊. Always thinking of you and sending you many prayers. Never stop being your true self, that's what people love about you! Much love from NC❤
Hi Rob. Nice video man 🙂👍 remember when I mentioned about you having a pallet underneath the tent? You did said that it's not possible to bring to your spot but have you considered bring it in parts? Every day a few peaces of wood and if you have basic tools, do an improved pallet so you will avoid humidity, cold and a few bugs too 🙂 Keep up with the good job Rob 🙂👍👍👍
Hope that things go better for you. Bushcrafters make it look so much fun. My only real experience of such a situation was 50 years ago and I spent 10 days hitchhiking London to Barcelona in mid December. Slept in ditches, under hedges and almost froze to death.
I was in a tent for a few months in Maine. Here's what I suggest: - if you don't want to be seen, remain hidden, and emphasize what hides you v.s what doesn't - if you want to be seen, camp out where other people camp; avoid encampments, but near public buildings if possible (police will likely greet you) - the less burden you have the better - the more waterproof (or warmer in winter) the better; you can pick up yeast infections easily on your thighs - carry nothing you don't want to lose, leave it with someone you absolutely trust and say you'll come back for it in a few weeks - better to overprep for a winter than underprep - don't visit the same places to warm up/hang out regularly otherwise staff will possibly kick you out or zero you in (+ in the community) - stay clean, if not clean shaven, then keep a beard cut; then, even then, go clean every so often so people can't easily recognize you - a job maintains some sense of self/sanity and gives you money as small as it might be - carrying self-defense isn't a bad idea but it does make you look suspicious the bigger the blade/the fancier the gun
@@michaelmiller6848 hidden homelessness is a thing in America. You don't want to be seen, it attracts attention. Attention means you put a target on your back. There's plenty of people from rich skinheads to psychotic people that will target desperate people and "list" them for death and sometimes worse. Ask the dude on this video why you wouldn't want to get caught, it's never a good thing
Just lost my job and place. I have no family and few friends. I love your videos. I need to build something. My problem now is finding food. Thanks for sharing
I lived outdoors for years when i was on the run from the Police in the UK, never used roads only travelled cross country. I eventually got sick and handed myself in, served my time and now i'm back in a nice little House.
You are such a likable guy, if I had the means to help you out I would brother. You have a great attitude and this video will help some people for sure.
A portable log burning stove is a godsend. They can be fitted into a tent. They produce a dry heat unlike gas which is a damp heat. But it may be difficult to carry around if you dont have a vehicle.
Prayers to you and Thank you for your service to our Country! I don’t understand why the VA or some VA charity group can’t help you more. I have contributed to your go fund me but you really need a more sustainable and safe home. The home you have made is amazing but I just worry about your health and safety. God bless you and please know so many people care about you!
You're right about homeless road life being better with a tent! I went 11 months with just a tarp and sleeping bag. Never again 😂. I love my current tent!
Thank you Rob. This is the kind of real info needed especially right now! I think many of us have this "Disney" idea of living in the woods - (& wouldn't make it past a few weeks with that notion) - so I appreciate the raw truth in your video. Much Love friend, be safe we're here for you! ❤
I just got an apartment, been homeless for the last year. Don't argue, this guy knows things about this struggle a camper won't ever know. Relentless was a good word. It's a 24 hour battle
What an incredible sense of hopelessness in being homeless that your comments and tips impart. However, merely surviving is not having a life. On this Christmas Day, how sad this all is. I just watched a TH-cam video about how Finland has solved its homeless problem with their national policy of housing for all along with support to continue to do well in that housing. Their goal is to get the homeless that address of their own, that number on the street that shows they belong somewhere and in our society is what really makes you a "person".
I know this is an old video and a lot of things have changed but I'm always looking for more tips to stay warmer in the winter. I have a car with a great heater but I never know when I'm one small disaster away from losing a job and having my car repossessed. I got a place to rent but it had black mold so I ended up with a bad infection that kept me out of working both my jobs for about 4 days. I decided to break my lease because I couldn't walk into the place without getting a migraine, so I'm back to square one with only one income now and trying to make car payments, rent and utilities with one income is pretty much impossible. Plus, I worked from 8 am to 11 pm for so many days straight that paying so much a month for a place to sleep and shower just felt stupid. I was exhausted mentally and physically just trying to have a normal life with a home that I never had time to spend in. In all honesty I'm not cut out to be apart of civilization and the rat race that makes people believe their living the American dream. I'm an introvert so interacting with customers at work and barely speaking to my coworkers was the only social life I had. I just don't fit in with people because I love my privacy and I don't entertain gossip and drama,so I just focus on work and then dip out as soon I clock off lol. I try to keep all my stuff in the trunk so nosey coworkers won't know I'm homeless but there's always random things laying in the seats and floorboards to make them question my way of life. Why do you need a lantern? What's the blowtorch for? What do you do with that machete? Lmao It can be a little embarrassing but I love the peace I get in nature and it only cost $6 to swim in a heated indoor swimming pool at a resort and it has a gym and showers, so it's not like I'm nasty and I have nothing to do but freeze. I sleep in my tent in the summer and swim and bathe in the river after work, go to old historical towns to eat and have coffee at the outdoor cafes, do a lot of sight seeing and photography on my days off. People idealize getting away from society but they don't know what it takes to deal with the changes of weather, leaks, a roof caving in, high winds blowing your last meal into the fire and the fact that through most of the very real struggles and dangers your completely alone. I know better than to talk to people about my situation because they're always full of advice about things they've never experienced and I've already faced those things head on more than a dozen times. I always think it's hilarious when people don't believe a homeless person could have a phone or access to the internet in this day and age and their genius advice is telling a homeless person with two job is, " get A job"! Bahaha Not only do most of us have more than one job, we start working as soon as we wake up and then once we clock out, we're cutting firewood, fixing our shelter and going through the long process of getting ready for bed just to do it all over again the next day. Well, that was a long comment. Bye!!
Just get a large tent then set up a smaller tent inside the big tent and of course blankets on top tarps whatever for additional insulation. It’s surprisingly warm
@@raymondkidwell7135 thank you! I had that setup before and the wind bent my poles and eventually destroyed my large tent. I had a hard time setting it up by myself and am even harder time doing damage control but it did stay much warmer while it lasted. I've been thinking about digging an underground bunker so I can stay hidden and storms won't destroy my sanctuary.
That was good down-2-earth ideas 👍. Thank you 🙏 for voicing those tips. Hello from Australia. A growing number of ppl are homeless here too. Your experience is more valuable than you may realise. Thanks again 🦋
Just subscribed a bit ago after this hit my algorithm. You reminded me of an old friend which was an Air Force Veteran of the Cold War era when there was a West Germany. Anywho…he was in a similar predicament on and off for about twenty years after discharge due to being an addict. Eventually sobriety reached him after doing a stint in County. This man was a hero of sorts to me for the tidbits of wisdom he’d passed on after learning some things in life. This man was my Uncle Joe. He passed a while back…but never once did I dream I’d face a similar scenario to you and him after becoming a disabled Naval Veteran myself. All I can say is EMPHATICALLY YES…you’ve or we’ve all got to keep our chin up during these trials in life. I think the three of us have done a fine job at that. I’ll attempt to catch up to your latest video but once more just keep going man…you’ve gotta lotta good folks out here genuinely cheering you on Brother. - PM
Love your attitude brother! It’s always good to see your videos and seeing that you’re surviving keep pushing forward and applying for those jobs close to you something will come through for you.
Rob, you've got to move to the southwest. No harsh winters, no brutal humid summers. No bugs in the desert!!! It's not as lush and green as back east but it's a trade off.
Keep strong Rob. Your shelter looks snug and very well built. How long until you have some warmer weather. I live in the UK and were starting to get sunshine. But temperature is still cold
been watching some of your videos more than once now cause you remind some nice rare people i met along the way, im going back... i miss the freedom. Tried to come back into society and all people want to do is control me with the pretext of helping and everything else is so stressful. Its all they know, kind of is their fault for being ignorant but at the same time the machine as its ways of eating you up...
Im homeless too by choice in central Florida. I don't like paying bills. I work and panhandle. Save money. I started tenting in the woods but the bugs were horrible. Now i sleep behind buildings with my trusty sleeping bag on my bicycle. I can't imagine how uncomfortable it must be in the freezing north. You're a soldier. Literally. Live on.
This popping up in my recommendations as I am struggling financially and fearing a layoff at my job... seems like a bad omen. We are all a bad day away from losing everything and being on the streets.
God have mercy on everyone in this situation, I pray for the safety, comfort, warmth, and opportunity for all the homeless souls out there. Thank the Lord for a roof over my head and food. I think it's about time that I go drop some food and supplies off at my local shelter again.
Only because i'm presuming america is a joke of a third world country. Other civilized countrys have months of lay off laws and a year of at least 60-80% of what you used to make, and a plethora of other social nets to prevent this kind of bs..
God be with you friend.
Continue to give your worries to Jesus, he will place you wherever you're supposed to be. Psalm 91. I pray things get better for you. May the grace of Jesus be with you.
@@Consortiumed Jesus wasn't alive when Psalm was written by King David.
@@intheabyss2863 that particular one doesn't have a confirmed author. I'm not sure I understand your point. But in regards to David, Jesus spoke about him in Revelation 22.
Revelation 22:12-16
[12] “Look, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to each person according to what they have done. [13] I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End. [14] “Blessed are those who wash their robes, that they may have the right to the tree of life and may go through the gates into the city. [15] Outside are the dogs, those who practice magic arts, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters and everyone who loves and practices falsehood. [16] “I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, and the bright Morning Star.”
Observation: in a recent video about isolation in Antarctica, studies show that the hypocampus part of the brain shrinks over time, leading to memory loss and a reduction in the ability to learn and loss of motivation in general. A companion animal can reduce and even reverse this.
That's why it was important to lock us down and isolate us during the pandemic. Trauma based mind control on a mass scale. Isn't science great?
That brings on another financial responsibility, and if taking care of yourself is a burden then a animal just slows you down even more. If you learn to judge caricature and meet good people on the street you have that companionship.You don't have to be with them 24/7 and they don't have to know where you sleep!
Nature and bugs don't stop. The most truthful statement any one has ever said. Much love rob.
stream of them 24|7
And you need a tarp anywhere that has a winter
thats what im saying to ppl telling me living in harmony with nature is so beautiful. Bugs will drive u crazy sooner or later
Hey Rob,
Thank you for sharing your experiences, this was very valuable for me.
@@Arejen03no. Bugs are never a problem.
As a citizen of the country you took an oath to defend, it frustrates me to see any homeless veteran. I pray you find employment, stability and fulfillment in this life.
I'm a 60 yrs old lady and still working
God bless you 🙏 from the 🇬🇧
@@frankytrevor7hope you have a good Christmas 👑 🙏
I'm a veteran and I dont believe that this guy is a vet !!
@@frankytrevor7ok?
I was homeless for 3 years in the 80s and working full time. It made me who I am today. I still have the same mind set and have to slip back into the wilderness every week for my mental health. Great video and hi from the UK!
I can relate to you mate, I was homeless in london and sleeping under charing cross station.
@@kjsstanley7 How can you be homeless in the UK? A minimum wage job pays for cheap accommodation and food. Unless you drink or do drugs and spent your income on that. This country is not ideal, but considering "what's out there on the market" it's one of the best countries to live in and only a handful you could call better, and not by a large margin.
@tomekkruk6147 As someone who works and is saving for a deposit on a house... no. A minimum wage job does NOT pay for accommodation at all. Unless you want to pay your entire pay, living in some crack head street bedsit.
@@tomekkruk6147 you have to remember years ago things were not that black and white. Imagine being abused as a child and then thrown out onto the streets at the age of 16. Central London was pretty much dog eat dog. You can't get a job without a permanent address so as much as you say you have to either be spending on drink or drugs is pretty much speculation on your part. Especially if you have not been in that situation. There are plenty of reasons as to why people end up on the streets and not just because of drugs or alcohol.
@@MisfitManiacJoe i said 'cheap' for a reason. A room in a shared house is not going to consume your entire pay.
i’m scared of becoming homeless and i’m sure your advice will become handy someday, thank you.
We shouldnt live in a country where people have to say this is
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Illegals from Mexico are #1 priority
Exactly why I'm watching.
Same honestly. The way I live my life is definitely not sustainable for the future.
It a worldwide phenomenon, it can happen anytime to anyone really @@TjYau
I hope your circumstances improve, but know that you’re stronger than all of us in having made it this far. Take care brother.
Thank you! I’ve been on quite a journey since this video, but things are improving!
I tried to be homeless for a month now to save rent, it turned out to be way more difficult than I thought, I tried to find some guidances online and ended up here, thank you for sharing the experience!
I'm going through the same struggle about finding work and can't get hired because you can't meet anyone face to face. Thank you for being honest and talking to those who listen.
can you please elaborate on what you mean by being unable to meet anyone face to face?
@@georgemartyn5268employers refuse to do interviews in person
@@georgemartyn5268 I was thinking the same ????
@@georgemartyn5268If the poster means that they submit online applications and resumes, but never hear back….that is not uncommon. Many job openings are posted online without intending to hire, for a variety of reasons (to have back-up candidates, to placate overworked co-workers that more staff is coming (but isn’t), etc.). Many online applications don’t ever reach a person, as the easy process leads people to overaply, and they get flooded with unqualified applicants.
But you can try to get around this. If you think you think you make a decent impression, better to briefly as If you can drop off a CV to a manager in person, saying briefly would love to work there if they have an opening, even if short term, and a couple reasons you area good fit. Or find a public, company email address of a boss or hiring manager, and send a brief email that you think your skills would match their needs and your other advantages.
I have gotten jobs doing this that I am certain I would not have gotten if I had just applied online and waited. One where I had actually BEEN hired and working there for several months, due to emailing a manager, then I received a rejection for my online application for a similar position.
@@georgemartyn5268 He means that he hasn't had a shower in weeks or clean clothes. Don't you understand what these people endure????
Stay strong my brother. Keep doing these vlogs. I am sure more and more people would love to hear from you, and would like to help you out.
Thank you! Ideally I would post every day, go live, etc. I’m still just a homeless guy with a phone unfortunately, or I definitely would. Now with work on top of everything I don’t really have time for much. I’ll figure it out eventually.
One lesson I learned in the cold was take 2, clean, 30+ gallon garbage bags and place you and your sleeping bag in them. Cut a big enough hole in the top of the upper for your head and shoulders. At the time of my lesson, I had a 10 degrees below 0 rated sleeping bag and even when in my car when it was 20 above at night, I was still cold. Having clean, large, garbage bags enveloping my sleeping bag and me made a world of difference.
@QueerdoLoc In terms of a survival situation, a simple large clean garbage bag will block out wind and contain heat while the sleeping bag serves as excellent insulation.
When I was homeless I just kept reminding myself how mankind has lived for hundreds of years without electricity! I made a yurt by glueing tarps together for the sides. Then glued a couple of tarps over the top. I used denatured alcohol stove to cook with( it doesn't smoke) I collected rain water off the roof into 25 gallon totes, then put the lid on them after the rain. A dear friend loaned me a Little buddy heater& propane tank. It was a life saver! Even though my yurt was 144 sq ft, it only used 2 pounds/1/2 gallon/$1.87 of propane a day. That was if I only used at night, on low.
Having friends that can get you thru the hard times and good neighbors is very critical!
Great info Rob! I spent a few years homeless. It was usually 6 months at a time. The nights that got down to the low 30s were always hard. I had a cheap tent, a 20 degree sleeping bag, an air mattress with two blankets on it. It was the first time I ever slept with a winter hat on in a hoodie with the hood cinched up. My final stretch I boondocked in my van with my dog. We eventually moved into a storage unit then got lucky and got to house sit for a while. Warmer days are ahead brother!
Your van is the best way to live homeless as long as you can keep it running and registered. It will always be a roof over your head that will keep you dry, it can be insulated with corrugated cardboard which can be found for free just about anywhere.
Every city has some kind of day labor agency that will provide enough money to keep you alive if you're willing to work and living rent free.
I lived and traveled in my van with my disabled son for three years and we never paid to stay anywhere, it can be done. I am retired and so we both have guaranteed incomes. Be migratory, follow the good weather, stay safe and may God bless.
@@vangazmicvoyage5077 My son is also disabled and it's hard. I hear and feel you. A vehicle is definitely a must.
I've got a friend who is homeless (by his own choice), But many of the things you said apply to his situation. One of the most eye opening things is the TIME it takes to be homeless! Takes forever to get places on public transportation. Hard to take your clothes to the laundromat on the bus. But if you try to hand wash and hang dry it can take up most of the day. But taking showers, getting food, using the bathroom. I mean, he hardly has time to do anything else but the basics.
I know huh? And people wonder why it's so hard for the majority of them to find work or hold down a job.
Homelessness really can be a full-time job.
I was living out of my car for just short of two years. You're exactly right -- the time you have to invest to go from place to place to get the basics done is astounding. Not to mention going between viable sleeping spots.
@@Ezeudu Yes, that's another thing! My friend has a wide range of parking lots where he sleep! From all-night laundromats to large hospitals and Walmart (in the old days). But you're eright, scheduling your sleep spots is another time suck.
@@Skruddle Someone i know has done that too (sleeping on boats) totally ok if you ask me, as long as you respect the property. I also knew people who where squatters (abandoned building, they've lived there for over 20 years!) unfortunately that building has been demolished last year. I'm just saying, there is many ways to find a good shelter, it is also a matter of daring.
A friend of mine, has to deal with homeless people sometimes too because of his work. There is one man who always has the same spot and it is cold AF, and i always wondered, why doesn't he just squat a building? My friend asked him, and he said he doesn't want to break into someone elses property.
Well if you ask me, if it is an empty building, owned by either a large corporation OR the government, you bet your ass i'm taking that oppurtunity if i where homeless.
How is he homeless by choice? Homeless suggests he wants a home but can't have one.
We all appreciate your honesty. This really makes one realize what you are going through. I have never been homeless but camped in some very rough conditions so I understood some of what you are going through. But then again, I went home when all my cloths were muddy, my food supply ran low or that creepy noise going around my tent at night had me running for the car. Just having a car near by is heaven when out there. No one knows how it is unless they lived it. You are a one of a kind. You are stronger than anyone I know ! Thanks for your honesty. Take Care my friend 😇
Thank you! Yeah I have no problem with bushcraft or anything, I love it. I just have different things to add as someone who does live it.
Like when I tried to go from homeless survival to thru-hiking and stealth camping. Would’ve died the first night. A lot of people get excited about maybe trying this stuff, and have no idea what they’d get themselves into.
If you want to get passed this u need to get a job I'm home less right now n I'm on uninploment n I'm good don't spend too much time in a tent bad I choose to adapte inprevice n over come ur situation
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Merry Christmas.
@@kevinhatfield441
Literacy may help you Kevin.
Man people just don't get it. He is homeless. He doesn't have money to buy what you're talking about. Space is a huge issue. He needs to live light and can't carry stuff around. His stuff gets stolen because he has nowhere safe to keep anything. Wear and tear happens 100x faster when you're homeless.
I was homeless for 5 years. You can't fix it without outside help.
That was some good advice. Been in my tent for 2 years now myself and it's not easy. I try to spend most my days away from my camp on my mountain bike so I keep occupied. work has been tough myself. Nice thing is springs around the corner and that's when I enjoy the woods the most. Spring and fall. I don't consider myself homeless I only consider myself houseless. Keep trudging on man it always gets easier. you're only lonely when you're not happy with yourself. ☮️
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I did 10 years homeless myself. Much respect. Hold fast, spring is around the corner.
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“Nature doesn’t stop.” Excellent saying. I have to remember this one.
Thank you so much for this video!
I could talk about this subject forever!
I've been homeless, van dweller, since 2005. I was a licensed electrician, teaching in college, when the bottom fell out of my life.
I've actually grown to like this lifestyle. I know that might sound odd to some people, but it is the truth.
However, the first year or so was a living hell as I tried to get used to living this way. I felt ashamed of myself for being homeless and wouldn't tell anyone.
Recently, I had to move back east because the engine died in my old van. I plugged into a family member's porch outlet for electricity while I worked and saved for another vehicle. I love my family but I couldn't get away from that place fast enough!!
I'm back out west now and happier than ever!!
Heck, from what I can tell, even Jesus Christ was homeless!
This lifestyle is definitely not for everyone.
As with everything else in life, it's a trade off.
If I don't like my surroundings, I'm free to leave them and find something better.
My scenic views are always changing.
I've seen more in a few years than many will see in their lifetime.
Those are a few of the good points.
This morning, I was answering the call of nature in the 20 degree, blowing snow out here in the Arizona desert.
I'm lonely most of the time. (Although it's easy to do small talk with people, you seldom develop deep relationships).
I'm sitting here typing this, praying that my social security check will make it to the bank, before the monthly bills do.
I could easily find work where I am currently, but because of some physical issues that I have now, I'm not able to do the work that I did during my working years.
I guess my point is that Homelessness, at least in the US, is generally looked upon as some sort of contagious plague.
For whatever reason a person might find themselves in this situation, please remember that, that is a fellow human being, just as worthy of love as anyone else.
May you be blessed my friend!
Wow! Rob, I have watched more videos than I can count on this subject. You are the first realist no nonsense person, that I have come across on this. No frills, and no B.S. Peace be with you! Keep doing you!
Much luv brother, I'm coming to understand all this now myself. Been homeless a little over a year now and it's not easy. It weighs heavy on my heart at times but I'm doing my best to figure it out and better myself. I appreciate your videos, it's warming to feel not so alone. Thanks man! I hope the best for you on your journey. I'll be watching for new vids
I hope the best for both of y’all. Prayers flying
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@@alanlee2000 If I may reply to your reply...
I too sought to remain homeless once I found out that it was the only way that I as an individual could feel true freedom at that time in my young life. Many tried in vain to bring me back as they put it but it was to no avail as I had my taste and I refused to let it go.
The many reasons for my feeling this way at that time are many, deep enough to have left scars internally, mentally as well as outside for everyone to judge me by on first impressions. Plural. We could sit over hot coffee and I could text you stories that would be truly unbelievable as well as leaving you in total wonder as to how I am still alive to this day...yeah, it'd keep you up for hours too. Not all of my life was terrible but it drove me to this conclusion, if I may be brutally honest with you here, and please by no means take these words as being directed directly at you, or anyone now involved in my life...here goes.
" 99% of life is what you do with what comes your way, so if life your sucks, then you suck because you refuse to change not for them, but for yourself and your own good ".
ie. I had to make lemonade with those yellow sour fruits if ya' dig what I'm saying. Yeah, trial and error got me only so far. It was advise from those whom walked my path and had returned, that gave me wisdom that I had to absorb and retain for my own benefit, and I in turn, re passed that knowledge to those asking the right question. I shared what I'd not only heard, but tried and used in successfully concurrent events throughout my days and travels.
These days, we have the internet, and I figured out another way of sharing what I know works, via gathering these videos and sharing them with those asking the right questions.
I'm 57, I'm an R-BTK Amputee who had an aneurism on my Aorta, bled out internally and actually died and was brought back, placed into a clinical coma for 7 days, 3 of which I was removed from cold storage and had sections of dead intestine, colon, stomach etcetera removed and patched back together, then brought out of the coma and was told I had 6 months to a year to live minimum, maybe 5 if I were lucky.
It's been almost 7 years now since I told that first Doctor that He wasn't going to tell ME that how long I was going to live, and to hand me my prosthetic leg, then to go phuk himself and stay tf out of my room, and my life. Yeah, I told him not to even cross my path or I'd beat him senseless.
Dr. Beth Jackson out of Holston Valley Hospital saved my life...not his stupid @$$, and I was set once again on a path in life, yet again in another direction.
I got divorced because she was holding me back, holding me down, and I'm not taking it from her either. I gave her the house and car, I'm taking my 4 Pit Bulls, my friend Brian, and we're moving to the Mountains of S.W. Virginia to continue building Shelters and Dugouts for the Homeless who choose to travel via Railway's, and in #OffGrid situations for long term area residential stays for those in the need and this is why I posted the link.
Thanx for the kick-it. I hope you can listen and learn sooner than I did to the voice calling you onward towards what really makes you truly happy. For me at that time, it was my choice, and it still is today !
,,\/. (peace) to you and yours.
With all due respect, Tom
aka: 12 Block Tokie of the Detroit, Michigan trespassersoffroadclub@gmail.com
🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 I am also homeless (in NJ).I will keep you in my prayers, please keep me in yours.❤
Thanks for being up front and straight about things brother. Putting you on my prayer list so you got people thinking and praying about you man.
Americans still believing in prayers in 2023
How special do you have to consider yourself to come to the Lord with a list. Your god has a whole existence to worry about and you petition them with an itemized list. The audacity.
@@AHDBification Why would God worry? Humans worry about existance. God does not.
In all three books I believe, we're made in one of your god's image, so if we worry, your gods worry, if they created us this way (has nothing to do with the consequences of the original sin) then we are not in their image, then either your books or your gods lied to you.
I mean all those books are full of contradictions, you need blind faith and a little denial to believe what's written in them, people believing in gods I can understand, people believing those stories in those books ? No way, and all the three books are pretty much the same BS you can tell they just copied each others and more importantly they all raided the greek mythology, the hercules story is pretty much that of the christian's JC tbh@@sammiller6631
@@AHDBification
He's a personal God who isn't constrained by holding existence together.
Thank you for your service rob! Our veterans need better.
War is about resources. Veterans are not to be commended, but educated on why militaries are b.s.
Not all service members are veterans. Unfortunately 😢
@hempmayor6639 Thank a warrior for the Freedom to make stupid comments
@@rimcountryoutfitters thank you, because i was fixing to come at him a lil harder.
Nobody forced them to join
When i was homeless i didn't have a tent. Spent 2 years like that. Summers were not nearly as bad as winters with no shelter. Mostly just tried to find abandoned concrete structures to sleep under. You're right abt the animals though. I remember waking up to a bunch of raccoons sleeping next to me once 😂 atleast it wasn't bears.
Ive been going out in the forest camping for fun for years but this summer it will be fulltime.
Yes, this winter condensation has been bad..my sleeping bag etc. Wet in morning. My hand warmers in sleeping bag has been a lifesaver this winter for sure. "I just hate doing this alone, anouther warm body would sure be nice"
Atleast we have our guardian angel!
Thank you for sharing! Glad you check in and your alright
If you can’t find someone else, get some more layers under your bed. I put bed mats over the wet layers and haven’t had an issue.
Military bivy bag 👍 tyvec died with leather dye
Smoke, build, fuck, sell, craft, do something don't make homelessness a destiny.. i watched for a minute I can tell ur lost
Yall sound like complete losers, do something wit being homeless, MAKE A HOME, CRAFT, CREATE DONT kill your sense ur happiness on your own life no one ever hurt u in anyway shape or form don't give up over the smallest shit ogz wake up losers, there's FUCKING TIPS FOR A REASON STOP BEING USELESS!!!!Jokingnotjokingwakeuptherelifeimfrontofeverybodyufk
Hope things get better for you right away, buddy. Prayers from Islamabad, Pakistan.
Rob you will be able to write your own survival book. Tips for Survival in the woods. You are going to make it.
I had romantic thoughts of being a nomadic homeless guy. It got old after a few weeks. I liked the adventures but most my time was looking up food banks and churches and thrift stores that had clothing that was appropriate for the changing weather conditions. Honestly it might be easier today because I didn't have a smart phone to look all this stuff up but yeah man it never stops. I was able to see a good deal of the country and had alot of adventures but Im happy to have my own home now. God bless
Hi Rob. I definitely understood your concern for not being prepared when it comes to bush or outdoors living. Your bravery is amazing 👏. I've learned that life doesn't comes with the perfect instructions and no two people will follow the same paths. So it doesn't matters where a man plants his feet at nights or what he does during the days...Its what a person stands for and how much is appreciated at the end of the day. We all have to figure out how we are going to keep on living in our own unique situations. Having those situations is what makes us human...not different nor any less deserving... 👍its ok to be human.
I've subscribed because of your brutal honesty. Keep it real and you help people who are also battling with their own stark circumstance/situation bro.
Thanks for the encouragement. I'm packing up to return to the woods this weekend. Did three years before. Hardest thing for me was negative thinking and the threat of being kicked out. Gonna try really hard to stay positive and connected with other people this time. First thing I bought was emergency hand warmers to throw in the foot of my sleeping bag.
Thank you for sharing brother
Stay strong!! 2 years homeless here. ❤❤
People don't no how true that life is and it's a sad sad place to be.
thank you for sharing your wisdom. i am preparing for the very high possibility of homelessness with the state of the economy and politics right now. i don't know what to think so i'm just trying to be best prepared. blessings to you and i admire your strength of working so hard to keep going and fight through such a desolate situation
I have experience being homeless, I'm happy to help you figure out some of the logistics and equipment side of things
@@girlyvoice3210 that would be lovely!
To get off the ground, what about getting some pallets and put bits of insulation foam and then carpet on the top?
The Mr Buddy heaters cause condensation for sure. I would say try a small wood heater but that will cause smoke and you don't want to alert anyone to your location. Good on you for persevering. Thank you for the heartfelt advice. We never know what's around the corner and being aware and self reliant can save your life.
Rob we love you. You skills are so needed. We long to learn from you expecially in this day and time. Stay safe and may God bless you
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Hey Rob 👋, I feel your pain and went through the struggles of being homeless myself it was not fun and always a chore figuring out what to do next. I too was an Army Veteran and served 15 years in before I got out. I was an Ranger for 10 of those years of service. When I finally got out I became a police officer and that's was when I got into a serious car wreck after 2 years on the force. The wife I had up and left me, no job, went bankrupt and lived in a hospital for a period of 4 months. I know this is something that I couldn't bare alone so , I turned to God for guidance and never stopped believing that something good would come out of this . I never gave up hope and had faith in something good would come out of this because everything happens for a reason. So, don't despair cause God is there, just stay strong and believe in yourself he will help you.
I should of said this earlier and I apologize for not saying this sooner, thank you for your service, Rob.
I'll keep you in my prayers and thoughts as you go through this journey, God bless you, brother 🙏 ❤️.
Woman are quick to split when things get tough they only want to be around when things are great.
Don't rely of cotton either, lots of wool and animal furs !
And polypropylene fiber filled coats and comforters. It is excellent insulation, washable and lightweight.
I just get rid of cotton for the most part if I see it. Wool and polypropylene is what I use. I actually lean more towards poly.
Good luck in your journey..hope other homeless people will find help in their journey as well..
Bags of leaves on the outside work with a tarp , smoke and soap water in a spray bottle help with bugs , nice shelter
Thank you for your service. I don't know you, but you sound like you deserve better. Our vets at least deserve to live in peace after the havoc they go through. Stay warm out there.
There's someone watching who could financially help him but only chose to watch
Thank you for the tips brother, stay safe man, I hope it warms up soon so you can sleep better and start getting ready for the Florida trip man, just be safe brother, I know it's weird cause we don't know each other, but I worry about you out in the woods man, wish I had some helpful tips, but I honestly can't think of anything right now lol much love brother, stay warm and safe.
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I am doing the same as you, I am in the UK. I have a 5 man Vango tent, that really needs replacing now. I am in a small piece of wood surrounded by a river on one side and a motorway on the other side and only one way in where I have to hop over two fences.
I have a camping bed, and I use Tea light holders made of ceramic, the ones that people put oils on the dish part, I just don't bother with the oil. This helps me stay dry and worm in winter.
I work full time, so I have plenty of money and investments building up. I just use a care of address. So, I really am making the most of it. It's been six years. I have mostly been left alone, in fact it was only during the C word that suddenly everyone became an explorer that I was found.
I was even reported to the police who did a welfare check on me, and I was sure they would kick me out, but nothing bad happened and I am still there today.
No one has touched my stuff and I keep my phone and tablet on me. Best of luck to you and everyone else in a similar situation. Stay strong.
You should be really proud of yourself for what you have achieved and what you are doing. Look forward to your next video, take care and stay safe xx
All due respect to you Rob. To anyone else reading this, i'd just like to add that in a tent, it's important to block the wind on the outside from flinging condensation from the interior walls onto your gear, bedding and self. In 100% humidity areas it's unavoidable and you must constantly fight it. Ventilation will not stop all of it. You need a wind wall all around your tent. Heck, i'd just avoid 100% humidity areas and high presipitation if you can.
Good luck all you displaced and daring. You're never alone. Keep your spirits up. Adapt and overcome. Our anscestors did it and so can we.
Rob I don’t have much and because of Covid my girl and I are right on the brink of being homeless but if you have a way of receiving items, I will send you almost all I have to help you.
Help yourself first. You'll have more to give that way.
@@maryshaffer8474 actually, it is a Spiritual principal that what you sow you will reap, so giving what you have will be repaid with more than what was given--if it's done from a pure heart.
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People create good Karma when giving through their hearts❣
What you’re already doing helps more than enough! Thank you!
You inspire me rob, your such a strong person, And i'm so glad to see your doing better and you got a car now. I hope you achieve your life goals, And remember, you got this brother, Your a damn champ. I was in your position at one point, but I was lucky and got help faster, but I can 100% get where your coming from.
It’s tough being homeless. I have been homeless in the cold of New Hampshire in the winter. Staying dry is imperative. Keeping your feet taken care of is key. Being homeless can be fun at times but man, it’s no picnic.
I have been homeless only 2-3 times in my life so far and hopefully I won't have to be again but I did learn a lot during those times. I appreciate your channel because a lot of folks needs to know this stuff. Cause your right it can happen to anyone at anytime.
Nice one Rob. It's good to see you're all ok mate. (I was going to write, "It's good to see you're still alive and well", but that just sounded wrong, for some reason.) Anyway, i think your 'resilience', is second to none, and you give a whole new level to the meaning of 'endurance'. And your honesty about things, is so very welcome, because in todays world, honesty and just being truthfull, about anything, is getting to be a rare thing, and wen people see honesty and truthfullness in someone, like people do with you, then they like that 'rare thing', that is a person just being straight up and down 'honest', with them. Yeah in my opinion, real, proper, people, will gravitate towards 'real proper people', like yourself. Although the world does seem to be, on the whole, a fake and foney, place, that is full of fake and foney people, that are happy to be 'fed lies', there are still some if us 'real' people, that won't tolerate lies, and wen we see honesty, we naturally know wot we're seeing and we like it, because it's honest and real, just like you are, and i am, and so will the majority if your subscribers. Anyway mate, i will leave it there otherwise I'll be here commenting and ranting like a 'crazy person', all day. Lol. (By the way i use the term 'crazy person', in the most respectfull way, because i have been labelled as 'crazy', many times, and it's a 'badge' that i wear with pride ! After all everyone knows that all of the best people are 'crazy'. And have you seen the state of the so called 'normal' people, these days ? ? It aint good, mate. Give me 'crazy' over 'normal', any day of the week ! ). Anyway mate, stay safe and warm.
Cheers Rob.
Mick.
Real , insightful to the reality and not glamorized and even inspiring despite, the human will to survive
I was homeless for 3 years after I got divorced, mostly due to paying my child support ahead of rent, but also because I was too stubborn to change careers. I can verify almost all of what is said here, but I was on the other side of the continent in Vancouver, Canada, so some things were different. I was also in a wooded area but not far from a bus loop, so I was reasonably close to amenities. My worst enemy were rats, once they find you, you have to kill them or you will wake up to them sniffing through your hair.
I don't get why this guy can't find a job, never been a problem for me, but I believe what he says and that sucks. I don't know what I would do if I couldn't work, I collected bottles when I was looking but never for more than a month.
I am a Navy Veteran, I spent several years on the streets, I would fly a sign that simply said...Veteran, please help.... I got all kinds of help, now I pay it foward every chance I get
Not a bad hooch , I was wondering when you were gonna go bushcraft . Some boxed mothballs around camp will fix that problem but they dissolve in the wet so get them often.
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Just wanted to stop by and let you know you are truly amazing! Love all your videos and learn so much from you! If your ever in NC let me know! Stay strong and thank you for your service! My dad was a Marine, I was raised a Military brat😊. Always thinking of you and sending you many prayers. Never stop being your true self, that's what people love about you! Much love from NC❤
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Hi Rob. Nice video man 🙂👍 remember when I mentioned about you having a pallet underneath the tent? You did said that it's not possible to bring to your spot but have you considered bring it in parts? Every day a few peaces of wood and if you have basic tools, do an improved pallet so you will avoid humidity, cold and a few bugs too 🙂 Keep up with the good job Rob 🙂👍👍👍
It is a good idea, but I’m trying to get out of here and have so much other stuff going on. Plus I’m completely warm, dry and comfortable.
comfortable, warm, dry, hot tea and a good movie always brings a good peace of mind & appreciation
Hey Rob, just found this channel. I admire your drive, you are mentally stronger than most. Much love and support.
Im 60, and my life is alot like yours. I know this cant be forever can it? Can it? Best of luck, man. Maybe we'll meet some day on the other side.
Hope that things go better for you. Bushcrafters make it look so much fun. My only real experience of such a situation was 50 years ago and I spent 10 days hitchhiking London to Barcelona in mid December. Slept in ditches, under hedges and almost froze to death.
I was in a tent for a few months in Maine. Here's what I suggest:
- if you don't want to be seen, remain hidden, and emphasize what hides you v.s what doesn't
- if you want to be seen, camp out where other people camp; avoid encampments, but near public buildings if possible (police will likely greet you)
- the less burden you have the better
- the more waterproof (or warmer in winter) the better; you can pick up yeast infections easily on your thighs
- carry nothing you don't want to lose, leave it with someone you absolutely trust and say you'll come back for it in a few weeks
- better to overprep for a winter than underprep
- don't visit the same places to warm up/hang out regularly otherwise staff will possibly kick you out or zero you in (+ in the community)
- stay clean, if not clean shaven, then keep a beard cut; then, even then, go clean every so often so people can't easily recognize you
- a job maintains some sense of self/sanity and gives you money as small as it might be
- carrying self-defense isn't a bad idea but it does make you look suspicious the bigger the blade/the fancier the gun
Why would a homeless person want to remain so secret? Or so unseen? If you are seen perhaps someone will help?
@@michaelmiller6848 hidden homelessness is a thing in America. You don't want to be seen, it attracts attention. Attention means you put a target on your back. There's plenty of people from rich skinheads to psychotic people that will target desperate people and "list" them for death and sometimes worse. Ask the dude on this video why you wouldn't want to get caught, it's never a good thing
Thanks for all the good advice, Rob!
I hope you find shelter and good people
Just lost my job and place. I have no family and few friends. I love your videos. I need to build something. My problem now is finding food. Thanks for sharing
I lived outdoors for years when i was on the run from the Police in the UK, never used roads only travelled cross country. I eventually got sick and handed myself in, served my time and now i'm back in a nice little House.
You are such a likable guy, if I had the means to help you out I would brother. You have a great attitude and this video will help some people for sure.
A portable log burning stove is a godsend. They can be fitted into a tent. They produce a dry heat unlike gas which is a damp heat. But it may be difficult to carry around if you dont have a vehicle.
You are a proper bushcraft expert, these tips are outstanding
I appreciate your honesty and resilience and outlook on a realistic approach to the truths of homelessness
I just stumbled on your channel. Wow, you have been so honest and direct about being homeless. Thank you for your service! Hope you are safe. Tfs.
50 degrees at night is cold. When winter camping i put one sleeping bag inside another. With a ensolite pad, winter time survival is a game changer
Prayers to you and Thank you for your service to our Country! I don’t understand why the VA or some VA charity group can’t help you more. I have contributed to your go fund me but you really need a more sustainable and safe home. The home you have made is amazing but I just worry about your health and safety. God bless you and please know so many people care about you!
Thank you! There’s reasons I’m not going that route. Nothing bad, just out of my control. I’m figuring it out.
You're right about homeless road life being better with a tent! I went 11 months with just a tarp and sleeping bag. Never again 😂. I love my current tent!
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Much respect. You speak truth ❤
I pray you get your blessings 🙏.
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Thank you Rob. This is the kind of real info needed especially right now! I think many of us have this "Disney" idea of living in the woods - (& wouldn't make it past a few weeks with that notion) - so I appreciate the raw truth in your video. Much Love friend, be safe we're here for you! ❤
We have many homeless veterans in Canada. Take care Rob
I just got an apartment, been homeless for the last year.
Don't argue, this guy knows things about this struggle a camper won't ever know.
Relentless was a good word. It's a 24 hour battle
Congratulations! I’m about to get my own place too!
@@RobTheNomad Good to know 👍
@@RobTheNomadawesome, maybe you can pay back all the people you suckered out of money too.
What an incredible sense of hopelessness in being homeless that your comments and tips impart. However, merely surviving is not having a life. On this Christmas Day, how sad this all is. I just watched a TH-cam video about how Finland has solved its homeless problem with their national policy of housing for all along with support to continue to do well in that housing. Their goal is to get the homeless that address of their own, that number on the street that shows they belong somewhere and in our society is what really makes you a "person".
I know this is an old video and a lot of things have changed but I'm always looking for more tips to stay warmer in the winter. I have a car with a great heater but I never know when I'm one small disaster away from losing a job and having my car repossessed.
I got a place to rent but it had black mold so I ended up with a bad infection that kept me out of working both my jobs for about 4 days. I decided to break my lease because I couldn't walk into the place without getting a migraine, so I'm back to square one with only one income now and trying to make car payments, rent and utilities with one income is pretty much impossible. Plus, I worked from 8 am to 11 pm for so many days straight that paying so much a month for a place to sleep and shower just felt stupid. I was exhausted mentally and physically just trying to have a normal life with a home that I never had time to spend in.
In all honesty I'm not cut out to be apart of civilization and the rat race that makes people believe their living the American dream. I'm an introvert so interacting with customers at work and barely speaking to my coworkers was the only social life I had. I just don't fit in with people because I love my privacy and I don't entertain gossip and drama,so I just focus on work and then dip out as soon I clock off lol.
I try to keep all my stuff in the trunk so nosey coworkers won't know I'm homeless but there's always random things laying in the seats and floorboards to make them question my way of life.
Why do you need a lantern?
What's the blowtorch for?
What do you do with that machete? Lmao
It can be a little embarrassing but I love the peace I get in nature and it only cost $6 to swim in a heated indoor swimming pool at a resort and it has a gym and showers, so it's not like I'm nasty and I have nothing to do but freeze.
I sleep in my tent in the summer and swim and bathe in the river after work, go to old historical towns to eat and have coffee at the outdoor cafes, do a lot of sight seeing and photography on my days off.
People idealize getting away from society but they don't know what it takes to deal with the changes of weather, leaks, a roof caving in, high winds blowing your last meal into the fire and the fact that through most of the very real struggles and dangers your completely alone. I know better than to talk to people about my situation because they're always full of advice about things they've never experienced and I've already faced those things head on more than a dozen times.
I always think it's hilarious when people don't believe a homeless person could have a phone or access to the internet in this day and age and their genius advice is telling a homeless person with two job is, " get A job"! Bahaha
Not only do most of us have more than one job, we start working as soon as we wake up and then once we clock out, we're cutting firewood, fixing our shelter and going through the long process of getting ready for bed just to do it all over again the next day.
Well, that was a long comment. Bye!!
Just get a large tent then set up a smaller tent inside the big tent and of course blankets on top tarps whatever for additional insulation. It’s surprisingly warm
@@raymondkidwell7135 thank you! I had that setup before and the wind bent my poles and eventually destroyed my large tent. I had a hard time setting it up by myself and am even harder time doing damage control but it did stay much warmer while it lasted.
I've been thinking about digging an underground bunker so I can stay hidden and storms won't destroy my sanctuary.
I've done and been where you are for years. Thank you for the tips about the emergency space blankets I didn't know that.
That was good down-2-earth ideas 👍. Thank you 🙏 for voicing those tips.
Hello from Australia. A growing number of ppl are homeless here too. Your experience is more valuable than you may realise. Thanks again 🦋
Homeless guy here, the bugs are insanity inducing 😂. First thing I did was get a tent.
Solid advice trust those in the know.
Better to eat a crumb with a bum than a steak with a snake 🐍
Wow I really like this comment. It really reminds me of my family members that I walked away from
Just subscribed a bit ago after this hit my algorithm. You reminded me of an old friend which was an Air Force Veteran of the Cold War era when there was a West Germany.
Anywho…he was in a similar predicament on and off for about twenty years after discharge due to being an addict.
Eventually sobriety reached him after doing a stint in County. This man was a hero of sorts to me for the tidbits of wisdom he’d passed on after learning some things in life. This man was my Uncle Joe.
He passed a while back…but never once did I dream I’d face a similar scenario to you and him after becoming a disabled Naval Veteran myself.
All I can say is EMPHATICALLY YES…you’ve or we’ve all got to keep our chin up during these trials in life. I think the three of us have done a fine job at that.
I’ll attempt to catch up to your latest video but once more just keep going man…you’ve gotta lotta good folks out here genuinely cheering you on Brother.
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Hammock tarp tent is life saver. Also saves you from back pains.
Love your attitude brother! It’s always good to see your videos and seeing that you’re surviving keep pushing forward and applying for those jobs close to you something will come through for you.
You should write a book and market it to the survival/ prepper community
Rob, you've got to move to the southwest. No harsh winters, no brutal humid summers. No bugs in the desert!!! It's not as lush and green as back east but it's a trade off.
"It never stops."
hey Rob , i saw that state parks were hiring and give room and board with it. if they hired you, i bet we could all cough up bus money
Wait! I'm Rob, and I'm also a nomad. I'm a digital nomad though. It's a pleasure to meet you, and I wish you the best.
Keep strong Rob. Your shelter looks snug and very well built. How long until you have some warmer weather. I live in the UK and were starting to get sunshine. But temperature is still cold
We have a good month or more until it even starts to warm up. Good ole NY
been watching some of your videos more than once now cause you remind some nice rare people i met along the way, im going back... i miss the freedom. Tried to come back into society and all people want to do is control me with the pretext of helping and everything else is so stressful. Its all they know, kind of is their fault for being ignorant but at the same time the machine as its ways of eating you up...
Im homeless too by choice in central Florida. I don't like paying bills. I work and panhandle. Save money. I started tenting in the woods but the bugs were horrible. Now i sleep behind buildings with my trusty sleeping bag on my bicycle. I can't imagine how uncomfortable it must be in the freezing north. You're a soldier. Literally. Live on.
Must not be easy also for you even if the weather is warm, you are though !
I think cold is always better than hot, humid mosquitoe infested weather but idk
also why ? there’s so many things you could be doing differently just based on the little you said
Some great advice. Thanks.