Traveling reminds me of: "When longing is greater than fear, courage is born. Without longing, we do not set off." Rainer Maria Rilke, European poet. Greetings from Bavaria, Germany.
“The world is here for our journey so if we don’t explore it we are not making full use of our pass”… yes by me I engraved it and painted it on my camper
Great video Slim! The only other things besides the Lifestraw, for hikers would, of course be to bring your own water. A small day pack, with a fire starter & space blanket would be advisable. Hypothermia & dehydration are killers also. Thanks again for your great vids!
RIGHT ON! When hiking be prepared to maintain your core body temperature by adding or removing layers of clothing & keep yourself fully hydrated. I've been carrying the Grayl Water Filter & use it to replenish water to the reservoir inside my backpack when needed.
Slim you cant have us waiting that long youre better than a sitcom lol. Beautiful video as usual. Love seeing the world through your lense. Love listening ro your perspectives. As ive statedto you before i hooe to live as free as you are someday. Jeep thwm coming. Just dont make us wait so long. We get worried about you lbs.
How refreshing! First, your “KISS” approach to everything. Second, someone who understands depth of field. It is so NICE to watch a video w/out the pulsating-searching auto-focus. It amazes me how many photo/video YT gurus use auto focus for locked off talking head shots. Bravo Slim, bravo. Happy trails... from a long time subscriber.
I am from South Arkansas and spent the majority of my time hunting in the bottom lands of various rivers. Many of those areas were "swampy" to say the least. When it comes to getting lost, I have to fall back on a quote attributed to Daniel Boone: ""I can't say I was ever lost, but I was once bewildered for about 3 days.”
Loved this very informative video laced with lots of good Slim humor. There are lots of cues in the woods. Like moss growing on the trees. My friend takes a bright red piece of chalk and makes an "x" on the opposite side of the trees on the right side as he hikes in the woods, just about every 4-6 ft. He's never been lost. Great video Slim👍 Thanks for sharing.
That is my plan for myself, but in the winter so I'll feel warm and cozy. But my friend has pointed out the flaw to my logic. How will I know I have dementia if I can't remember I have dementia. If I can't remember I have dementia how will I remember my plan for when I have dementia.
Good practical advice. I’m currently boondocking in the Coconino National Forest and been here for the last 6 days. I haven’t seen another soul the entire time. Fresh bear droppings near my campsite yesterday morning but nothing to find here. Everything meticulously put away at night. I carry bear spray but have never had to use it. The most common question I get asked is “aren’t you scared.” Nope. Another caution, when camping in the desert, or anywhere, pull back your bedding and inspect it before crawling in. Little critters like to hide.
In addition to bear spray, I carry a mini-marine air horn. I've used it a number of times on aggressive dogs and once to scare off a mom and her bear cubs that were raiding the campsite next to me. Available on Amazon or most sporting goods stores for less than $10.
I'm happy to have just viewed this video & to have read all replies up to this point + I added a couple of comments. I hike/geocache by myself & thanks to my Garmin GPS 62ST I always know where I am in relation to where I should be. I carry & use a Grayl Water Purifier most every time I'm out hiking which is at least once a week, year-round. And there is a BIG difference between a Water PURIFIER & a Water FILTER. I carry a 4" el cheapo Mora knife in a scabbard on the shoulder harness of my backpack; it is readily accessible & visible to others, just in case. I believe I'm safer out hiking/geocaching by myself than walking down a city street at night. And I've hiked many loop hikes in the Superstition Mountains in Arizona, thanks to my GPS I've NOT gotten lost.
AZ: Yes, several microns difference between filter and purifier. Just adding that if one has a choice between a filter and a purifier go with the purifier. I also hike alone, have for years but always with compass and map. Does your GPS unit offer you a way to send a rescue signal if out of cell phone range or do you carry something else?
@@williambranham6249 My GPS has NO capability of SENDING a signal to a Satellite. It is strictly a "receiver". I don't carry a cell phone. I carry something better than a cell phone, a Personal Locator Beacon that will transmit my exact location to a satellite if I'm unable to return to the trailhead under my own power. ACR's ResQLink does only one thing; it transmits the STRONGEST 5 WATT signal to the satellite & that signal goes directly to Search & Rescue. The ResQLink is the one the Coast Guard puts in their lifeboats; that should tell you something. PLZZZ, plzzzz, don't buy a SPOT Personal Locator for numerous reasons, the primary reason being it transmits a weak .4 Watt signal, that is 4/10 of one watt & won't even penetrate an overhead tree canopy.
@@azclaimjumper Thanks for the wonderful info. One other question if you don't mind. I think your comments are helpful for all readers. I mainly hike on the east coast -the Appalachians. Is the ACR ResQLink able to pick up a satellite even in very mountainous areas when very little sky is present. I'm referring to being stranded and mobility is a problem.
@@williambranham6249 That is the very situation that ResQLink SHINES, thanks to its powerful 5 WATT signal which will penetrate tree canopy & clouds. If you are deep in a slot canyon, a satellite will need to be directly overhead to receive the signal which the ResQLink will send continuously for 24 hours, a signal that includes the co ords of where you are stranded. Do yourself a favor; enter this search term, "ResQLink vs SPOT". Also, go to ACR's website. Look along the top for "SURVIVOR CLUB". There you will read life threatening situations that were saved thanks to an ACR product. ACR will refurbish your unit & replace the batteries which are NOT user- replaceable IF you've filed a police report of the incident & gone to the Survivor CLUB & written up your story. When you're in a life-threatening situation the ONLY PLB you want, THE ONE YOU CAN COUNT ON, is ResQLink.
We've been following you for over a year and anticipate over time for the next adventure. Speaking about your last video on water, animals and getting lost. I'm surprised on how many people would even ask those questions. You must have a lot from the cities that dont get out into nature much. Only thing we need to fear is ourselves.
Loved seeing the terminus of I-84 at I-5. There are a lot of lost people in the Portland area, many homeless, and camping anywhere near some of them is dangerous. Lots of America's addicts and mentally unstable are homeless. It's a sad situation.
I solo backpack, bike pack & kayak pack often for the past 5 years, and at first you do have some anxieties but they soon fade and you find yourself the most at ease in the wild. I am more cautious of other humans I may encounter, which are few.
Great informational video, SP. I do get bothered by other people’s irrational fears. You handled this well. I’m trying to think of what I worry about when traveling or hanging out in woods, etc. I realize I am at times influenced by others ... so thanks again. I grew up in Northern MN crawling through woods picking berries or playing with family and neighbor kids and never got lost. None of us were mauled or eaten by wild animals. BUT, my brother was bitten badly by a pet dog! So there we go!
Slim you’ve done it again. Great video. In Australia we have some of the most deadly animals on earth. I have been camping all my life almost 50 years and have never really been worried about all them. Thanks again HAPPY CAMPING.
Great common sense video Slim. Thanks for taking the time to make it. Here in Michigan we had Eastern Equine Encephalitis which mosquitoes are carriers this summer in the southern part of the state. Where half dozen people died, also handful of horses. If you get it 1 out of 3 die. Also nerve and muscle activity damage to the ones who make it though it. Bug spray always!
26 years as a road gypsy and the one thing that kills the most people in america other than disease is auto fatalities. Texas alone kills 3000 people annually and has been doing that since 1993 when I began my life as a long haul trucker. At no time have I ever been harassed by wild life when I sleep in areas where predators reside. As far as water and supplies, there is a unique economy to this life and you eventually learn just how far you can stretch a 20oz bottle of water. This life may frighten many who have lived hugely sheltered lives but if you pay attention, keep your head and respect the road and nature you will be fine. I’m currently in my big rig in California. This past month I’ve been from Utah to Miami to Texas to Nevada to Arizona to California. Next load brings me back to Utah. My truck is my home. My apartment is only a requirement by state and federal law. My Rockwood A212hw is my utopia. Both Slim and I have something very much in common in that we both have lived this life for years-decades and we are both happy and healthy so we must be doing something right.
Great advice Slim. Landmarks are good to remember. I know what direction I’m going at most times. My dad always told me if I got lost to follow a water downstream and it will come out in populated area eventually. I’ve watched some of David Paulides talks and they can be very cautioning. Definitely get your head knowledge and maybe go on some guided hikes too.
Good effort there Slim! My two bits worth : Mountain streams are generally pretty clean . While traveling up the BC coast we used the streams that came down the sea and were easy to get at by the boat . I seem to recall my Dad would put about a cup of bleach to 25 Gallons? spot on about the dogs and getting lost...
Just remember all rocks can look the same. Trees look the same. What if a snowstorm blows in? Everything will look different. What if you inadvertently end up on the wrong trail. Don't rely on your memory. Have supplies. A compass. A map.
You need to align multiple scenery points, not just one point “behind” you, because that “behind” is a specific point on a specific line. Pick two things in alignment with each other in relation to your position.
Safer in the woods/wilderness than in any city.... I always chuckle, it seems some people believe critters are just hangin around waiting to get them 🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞
Ha, got a good laugh by your example of chaotic freeways in downtown Portland, OR. I’ve lived here for years and am still confused by Portland’s freeway system.
When 20# Whiz and I took our morning desert hikes, I seemed to be the meanest, most dangerous thing in the desert. Whiz warned me about the rattles so I could avoid them. They would do their best to slither away from us.1a If I did not have him, I would have been bitten twice a week. He would put himself between me and 1200# free range cattle and the cattle would back away. Coyote were interested in him, but they stayed away because Whiz stuck close and they were scared of me.
Thank you for the advice of getting the book from Tristan Gooley. I didnt know that this is the book i have search for unknowingly! :) Getting it for my self for Christmas.
Love your video. Also Coyotes do carry off small dogs it happens in Arizona constantly. Also people with pets need to think about others before they just let them run around I agree with you. Keep up the good videos love it
Hello Slim Potatos , aquí en España para que los insectos no se acerquen a las personas en lugares cerrados usamos esencia de menta , y aparte de ser efectivo , es un excelente ambientador . Saludos desde la Villa de Puenteareas .
permethrin is the only thing that protects against ticks and sense it lasts up to 6 weeks or 6 washings a bottle for under $10 will last all season. It's sprayed on your clothing.
Wasps is my biggest fear on hike and even at home. I have such a terrible reaction for it's poison. But yeah people is biggest danger. I met wild bear once i was in Caucasus one of strongest emotions i felt for whole my life. I think i'm pretty lucky to staying alive. Caucasus bears are agressive and i don't know why he don't touch me.
I hope there's a special place in purgatory for people who use bear bells! It is a pet peeve of mine. I'll be walking along in Glacier, Yellowstone, or a national forest, listening to the sounds of nature, when all of a sudden I hear the wholly obnoxious sound of "da bells." Errrr! Making continuous racket does an excellent job of scaring away virtually all wildlife. Strap on a bell and you're almost assured of not seeing a blessed thing on the trail. The same goes for several people carrying on a loud and continuous conversation on trails, blasting music from their phones, and OMG, air horns (yep, I came across a yahoo blasting one out in The Tetons)! Carry bear spray and when in closed-in areas and rushing waters in griz country, sing out "hey bear" every 30 seconds or so. Better yet, stay home if you're so scared, or at least keep to short crowded trails.
I'm with you Walt. I just can't understand why the entire forest must be disturbed just so those passing through it can feel secure. I use the natural forest sounds as cues to what lies ahead. The birds and squirrel alerts, the crunching of branches, low groans. But I must stop until the noise brigade has their say. Bears are not deaf. Why are these people out there? SP
The 2nd night I ever stealth camped (in San Diego) I had a crazy woman walk by screaming who hit my car with a stick....didn't know I was in there, just did it anyways....scary as hell....always carry a legal weapon.
I drive I-95 and I-4 quite a bit,believe me when I say getting in your car and driving the interstates is the most dangerous activity you will do while going camping.
I am 62 I love to hike alone in the woods and camp. Do I get scared? Yea. But...I decided after watching both my dad and my brother die from pancreatic and liver cancer, I’d rather die doing something I love than lingering in pain in a hospital bed.
Yo Slim Greetings from UK. LOVE your channel and content; I have been traveling the world for over 20 years for work and adventure. I am now semi-retired and looking to buy a rig for ongoing use and up to 2 annual 3 monthly travel trips through US and Canada; with a storage point when I return to UK. My research has shown its possible, but I am looking for advice and tips as to how [logistics] and where [ebay/dealer] and what [type of rig]. It will be for 2 persons, myself and partner, am NOT looking for large RV or small van, also require shower and toilet and possibly solar panels for boondocking. Likely options are 24ft C Class or car & caravan? Budget is up to 50k USD, would prefer rig not older than 5 years. Also - is it better to buy in US or Canada. Any advice is WELCOME ! Happy Travelling H
Hi Howard, sounds like an ambitious but rewarding adventure. Seeing you are starting with nothing, you probably won't make the common mistake of bringing too much junk. Less is more, so find the combo that still retains comfort but in a small package. Rpods and larger Tabs are nice. US far cheaper than Canada. Good luck and happy journey! SP
Merwin ARTist 1 second ago I was going to say something similar .. but instead I'll suggest that we often project our fears off onto those strangers we meet. Many times .. it's people we know .. who create problems. People we have become comfortable with. People who live in the cities .. that's where the greatest concern is .. not the woods. However if you are a city person .. coming to the country .. it's best that you keep your guard up .. your doors locked .. and trust no-one! That's how a country person feels when they visit the city. 😉✌
@@MerwinARTist yea just wish we lived in a world where everyone had good intentions... just need to use your intuition and be smart and careful... happy trails...
That could just be disney land. People should have the desire to overcome their fear and see the great parks little Glacier, yellowstone and yosemite as a few. Even lake louise. Why miss out on true paradise ? SP
Of course, who wouldn't? This was not meant to be an instructional video on all the things that could go wrong, merely one to start off the conversation. An introduction. Thanks! SP
Slim, I feel like you’re the Bob Ross of the solo traveller world.
I keep waiting for him to say happy little squirrels
I can see that!
Way to Go Slim, keep inspiring the rest of us to take the high road, rough road to challenge our sense of adventure ! (including shopping at Walmart )
Yes, Get WATER at Walmart but CAMP in the Wilderness. Some people get that backwards for some reason! SP
Here's a tip for not getting lost when hiking... look back occasionally so you know what you'll be looking at when you are returning.
Also handy for getting back to your car in town
Carrying a map and compass helps too.
Aaron Wantuck knowing how to use them is equally important.
Traveling reminds me of: "When longing is greater than fear, courage is born. Without longing, we do not set off." Rainer Maria Rilke, European poet. Greetings from Bavaria, Germany.
Nice. Would make a great inspirational poster! SP
OH ! I love this ! Thank you for posting this comment ! : ]
“The world is here for our journey so if we don’t explore it we are not making full use of our pass”… yes by me I engraved it and painted it on my camper
Great video Slim! The only other things besides the Lifestraw, for hikers would, of course be to bring your own water.
A small day pack, with a fire starter & space blanket would be advisable.
Hypothermia & dehydration are killers also. Thanks again for your great vids!
RIGHT ON! When hiking be prepared to maintain your core body temperature by adding or removing layers of clothing & keep yourself fully hydrated. I've been carrying the Grayl Water Filter & use it to replenish water to the reservoir inside my backpack when needed.
Great video for all camper/travelers to see. Yes, highways are always the most stressful part of my trips.
Slim you cant have us waiting that long youre better than a sitcom lol. Beautiful video as usual. Love seeing the world through your lense. Love listening ro your perspectives. As ive statedto you before i hooe to live as free as you are someday. Jeep thwm coming. Just dont make us wait so long. We get worried about you lbs.
How refreshing! First, your “KISS” approach to everything. Second, someone who understands depth of field. It is so NICE to watch a video w/out the pulsating-searching auto-focus. It amazes me how many photo/video YT gurus use auto focus for locked off talking head shots. Bravo Slim, bravo. Happy trails... from a long time subscriber.
I am from South Arkansas and spent the majority of my time hunting in the bottom lands of various rivers. Many of those areas were "swampy" to say the least. When it comes to getting lost, I have to fall back on a quote attributed to Daniel Boone: ""I can't say I was ever lost, but I was once bewildered for about 3 days.”
I LOVE your videos!. Its so great you circle back with your viewers on questions. All was good advice. I'm still going to check out the book too.
Good information. When in Alaska we were told by a ranger that more deaths were caused by moose than bears.
Neither kills very many humans, like less than a handful if any.
Loved this very informative video laced with lots of good Slim humor. There are lots of cues in the woods. Like moss growing on the trees. My friend takes a bright red piece of chalk and makes an "x" on the opposite side of the trees on the right side as he hikes in the woods, just about every 4-6 ft. He's never been lost. Great video Slim👍 Thanks for sharing.
Good idea, I think.
My wife says if I get dementia she going to take me out in the woods and leave me
The farm is better..
What a way to go! LOL 😂
That is my plan for myself, but in the winter so I'll feel warm and cozy. But my friend has pointed out the flaw to my logic. How will I know I have dementia if I can't remember I have dementia. If I can't remember I have dementia how will I remember my plan for when I have dementia.
I have asked mine to do this for me but she won't i want a bucket of honey or syrup to go with me I'll find a bear
Omg fantastic tip for my hubs and yes he is showing signs. He got out of the vehicle and left it running twice! Lolol I like ur wife! 😁👍❤
Excellent information, I appreciate that you are not alarmist, sensationalistic, or dramatic.
Good practical advice. I’m currently boondocking in the Coconino National Forest and been here for the last 6 days. I haven’t seen another soul the entire time. Fresh bear droppings near my campsite yesterday morning but nothing to find here. Everything meticulously put away at night. I carry bear spray but have never had to use it. The most common question I get asked is “aren’t you scared.” Nope. Another caution, when camping in the desert, or anywhere, pull back your bedding and inspect it before crawling in. Little critters like to hide.
In addition to bear spray, I carry a mini-marine air horn. I've used it a number of times on aggressive dogs and once to scare off a mom and her bear cubs that were raiding the campsite next to me. Available on Amazon or most sporting goods stores for less than $10.
Yup... I have one of those ... since a bear discovered my hot tub.
+1 also can help you be found if lost
I'm happy to have just viewed this video & to have read all replies up to this point + I added a couple of comments.
I hike/geocache by myself & thanks to my Garmin GPS 62ST I always know where I am in relation to where I should be. I carry & use a Grayl Water Purifier most every time I'm out hiking which is at least once a week, year-round. And there is a BIG difference between a Water PURIFIER & a Water FILTER. I carry a 4" el cheapo Mora knife in a scabbard on the shoulder harness of my backpack; it is readily accessible & visible to others, just in case.
I believe I'm safer out hiking/geocaching by myself than walking down a city street at night. And I've hiked many loop hikes in the Superstition Mountains in Arizona, thanks to my GPS I've NOT gotten lost.
AZ: Yes, several microns difference between filter and purifier. Just adding that if one has a choice between a filter and a purifier go with the purifier. I also hike alone, have for years but always with compass and map. Does your GPS unit offer you a way to send a rescue signal if out of cell phone range or do you carry something else?
@@williambranham6249 My GPS has NO capability of SENDING a signal to a Satellite. It is strictly a "receiver". I don't carry a cell phone. I carry something better than a cell phone, a Personal Locator Beacon that will transmit my exact location to a satellite if I'm unable to return to the trailhead under my own power. ACR's ResQLink does only one thing; it transmits the STRONGEST 5 WATT signal to the satellite & that signal goes directly to Search & Rescue. The ResQLink is the one the Coast Guard puts in their lifeboats; that should tell you something.
PLZZZ, plzzzz, don't buy a SPOT Personal Locator for numerous reasons, the primary reason being it transmits a weak .4 Watt signal, that is 4/10 of one watt & won't even penetrate an overhead tree canopy.
@@azclaimjumper Thanks for the wonderful info. One other question if you don't mind. I think your comments are helpful for all readers. I mainly hike on the east coast -the Appalachians. Is the ACR ResQLink able to pick up a satellite even in very mountainous areas when very little sky is present. I'm referring to being stranded and mobility is a problem.
@@williambranham6249 That is the very situation that ResQLink SHINES, thanks to its powerful 5 WATT signal which will penetrate tree canopy & clouds. If you are deep in a slot canyon, a satellite will need to be directly overhead to receive the signal which the ResQLink will send continuously for 24 hours, a signal that includes the co ords of where you are stranded. Do yourself a favor; enter this search term, "ResQLink vs SPOT". Also, go to ACR's website. Look along the top for "SURVIVOR CLUB". There you will read life threatening situations that were saved thanks to an ACR product. ACR will refurbish your unit & replace the batteries which are NOT user- replaceable IF you've filed a police report of the incident & gone to the Survivor CLUB & written up your story. When you're in a life-threatening situation the ONLY PLB you want, THE ONE YOU CAN COUNT ON, is ResQLink.
@@azclaimjumper Thanks
We've been following you for over a year and anticipate over time for the next adventure. Speaking about your last video on water, animals and getting lost. I'm surprised on how many people would even ask those questions. You must have a lot from the cities that dont get out into nature much. Only thing we need to fear is ourselves.
Feels like weeks since your last vlog x
Great info Slim thanks for sharing. Always a pleasure watching your vids. Cheers!!!
Loved seeing the terminus of I-84 at I-5. There are a lot of lost people in the Portland area, many homeless, and camping anywhere near some of them is dangerous. Lots of America's addicts and mentally unstable are homeless. It's a sad situation.
I solo backpack, bike pack & kayak pack often for the past 5 years, and at first you do have some anxieties but they soon fade and you find yourself the most at ease in the wild. I am more cautious of other humans I may encounter, which are few.
You were very polite. Good video for the nervous Nancy’s? Good tips for everyone to remember.
Great informational video, SP. I do get bothered by other people’s irrational fears. You handled this well. I’m trying to think of what I worry about when traveling or hanging out in woods, etc. I realize I am at times influenced by others ... so thanks again. I grew up in Northern MN crawling through woods picking berries or playing with family and neighbor kids and never got lost. None of us were mauled or eaten by wild animals. BUT, my brother was bitten badly by a pet dog! So there we go!
Slim you’ve done it again. Great video. In Australia we have some of the most deadly animals on earth. I have been camping all my life almost 50 years and have never really been worried about all them. Thanks again HAPPY CAMPING.
Great common sense video Slim. Thanks for taking the time to make it. Here in Michigan we had Eastern Equine Encephalitis which mosquitoes are carriers this summer in the southern part of the state. Where half dozen people died, also handful of horses. If you get it 1 out of 3 die. Also nerve and muscle activity damage to the ones who make it though it. Bug spray always!
I would like to see a handful of horses. Ha!
William Branham ya I didn’t know for certain how many horses 🐎. 3 or 4 maybe? Glad you saw some humor in that as “handful of horses”!
🐎🐎🐎🐎
26 years as a road gypsy and the one thing that kills the most people in america other than disease is auto fatalities. Texas alone kills 3000 people annually and has been doing that since 1993 when I began my life as a long haul trucker. At no time have I ever been harassed by wild life when I sleep in areas where predators reside. As far as water and supplies, there is a unique economy to this life and you eventually learn just how far you can stretch a 20oz bottle of water.
This life may frighten many who have lived hugely sheltered lives but if you pay attention, keep your head and respect the road and nature you will be fine.
I’m currently in my big rig in California. This past month I’ve been from Utah to Miami to Texas to Nevada to Arizona to California. Next load brings me back to Utah.
My truck is my home. My apartment is only a requirement by state and federal law. My Rockwood A212hw is my utopia.
Both Slim and I have something very much in common in that we both have lived this life for years-decades and we are both happy and healthy so we must be doing something right.
Great advice Slim.
Landmarks are good to remember.
I know what direction I’m going at most times.
My dad always told me if I got lost to follow a water downstream and it will come out in populated area eventually.
I’ve watched some of David Paulides talks and they can be very cautioning.
Definitely get your head knowledge and maybe go on some guided hikes too.
Good effort there Slim!
My two bits worth : Mountain streams are generally pretty clean . While traveling up the BC coast we used the streams that came down the sea and were easy to get at by the boat . I seem to recall my Dad would put about a cup of bleach to 25 Gallons?
spot on about the dogs and getting lost...
25 gallons would need perhaps 1-2 Tbsp.s bleach to sanitize, if I remember my studies.
@@captlynhall to be honest this was sometime ago!
also every once and awhile turn around and look behind you because the way back can look totally different
You'd think common sense would dictate that; however, what you said, needed to be said.
Just remember all rocks can look the same. Trees look the same. What if a snowstorm blows in? Everything will look different. What if you inadvertently end up on the wrong trail. Don't rely on your memory. Have supplies. A compass. A map.
AZ Claimjumper “common sense” doesn’t dictate anything, it’s a nebulous, useless concept. Better to delineate specific tasks.
You need to align multiple scenery points, not just one point “behind” you, because that “behind” is a specific point on a specific line. Pick two things in alignment with each other in relation to your position.
Nicely done, Slim!
Safer in the woods/wilderness than in any city.... I always chuckle, it seems some people believe critters are just hangin around waiting to get them 🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞
I look forward to seeing your videos. It must be nice to travel
Very informative. Thank you!
Great video Slim!!
Excellent information and video.
Good video slim, missed seeing them. Loved the end with snowball. Be safe!
Thank you man. Great suggestion to camp in the winter. 😃
I wish I knew what I know now before I went camping the1st time slept outdoor 15 degrees on a tarp and no fire weather almost killed me.
Great tips. And once again beautiful scenery!
LOL Snowball ending!
Ha, got a good laugh by your example of chaotic freeways in downtown Portland, OR. I’ve lived here for years and am still confused by Portland’s freeway system.
Great video! Thank you! Enjoy your travels + info. Beautiful land we live in. Gary in Oregon
Good point about bad dogs.
Another great video very informative love it thank you
15:15--Downtown Portland. Getting on I-5 north from I-405 south. My neck of the woods. :)
Beware the Prancers.... great advice as usual. ; )
When 20# Whiz and I took our morning desert hikes, I seemed to be the meanest, most dangerous thing in the desert. Whiz warned me about the rattles so I could avoid them. They would do their best to slither away from us.1a If I did not have him, I would have been bitten twice a week. He would put himself between me and 1200# free range cattle and the cattle would back away. Coyote were interested in him, but they stayed away because Whiz stuck close and they were scared of me.
Wow it is beautiful there
Great advice 👍👏👏
Absolutely love this video! Thanks for sharing.....
Thank you for the advice of getting the book from Tristan Gooley. I didnt know that this is the book i have search for unknowingly! :) Getting it for my self for Christmas.
Love your video. Also Coyotes do carry off small dogs it happens in Arizona constantly. Also people with pets need to think about others before they just let them run around I agree with you. Keep up the good videos love it
Straight up common sense. But Slim, didn't anybody ever tell ya: no snowballs where "glass" is present? Lol 😂
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Very informative Slim. Stay safe my fellow Canadian. Cheers!!!
My biggest fear is SHARKS....if you haven't run into one in the forests I guess it's safe to go out there and camp...!
Sharks kill just and handful of people per year, sometimes only a couple. Basically harmless to most human activity.
That was excellent! Great tips and information.
I've always made it a point to be aware of my surroundings.
Enjoy your way of teaching good video
Wise words with a positive attitude!
Very informative, thanks😊 Safe travels 🌈🌸🌻
Good video, Slim.
Have a great day and a half ✌️ Cheers
Very good!!
Hello Slim Potatos , aquí en España para que los insectos no se acerquen a las personas en lugares cerrados usamos esencia de menta , y aparte de ser efectivo , es un excelente ambientador .
Saludos desde la Villa de Puenteareas .
Great and informative video. I’ve missed you. I hope you’re well and having a great time. Goldie in Jacksonville Florida
"Death is always a wonderful topic." LOL!
Great video, winter camping is great.
permethrin is the only thing that protects against ticks and sense it lasts up to 6 weeks or 6 washings a bottle for under $10 will last all season. It's sprayed on your clothing.
Good advice. Common sense is a good take-a-long as well.
Common sense is the dumbest concept ever, no definition or guidelines at all.
Survivorman Les Stroud uses the LifeStraw. Now is the time
Very true about the water . You’ve built an immunity.
Wasps is my biggest fear on hike and even at home. I have such a terrible reaction for it's poison. But yeah people is biggest danger. I met wild bear once i was in Caucasus one of strongest emotions i felt for whole my life. I think i'm pretty lucky to staying alive. Caucasus bears are agressive and i don't know why he don't touch me.
Didn’t get away with it.... got it back. Slim wrestled the bear to the ground.
Really enjoy your video's! Thanks!👍😊
I hope there's a special place in purgatory for people who use bear bells! It is a pet peeve of mine. I'll be walking along in Glacier, Yellowstone, or a national forest, listening to the sounds of nature, when all of a sudden I hear the wholly obnoxious sound of "da bells." Errrr! Making continuous racket does an excellent job of scaring away virtually all wildlife. Strap on a bell and you're almost assured of not seeing a blessed thing on the trail. The same goes for several people carrying on a loud and continuous conversation on trails, blasting music from their phones, and OMG, air horns (yep, I came across a yahoo blasting one out in The Tetons)! Carry bear spray and when in closed-in areas and rushing waters in griz country, sing out "hey bear" every 30 seconds or so. Better yet, stay home if you're so scared, or at least keep to short crowded trails.
I'm with you Walt. I just can't understand why the entire forest must be disturbed just so those passing through it can feel secure. I use the natural forest sounds as cues to what lies ahead. The birds and squirrel alerts, the crunching of branches, low groans. But I must stop until the noise brigade has their say. Bears are not deaf. Why are these people out there? SP
I couldnt stop wondering where that wasp went!
I do my winter camping during the summer. 😎
I got stung by a scorpion in Florida. It wasn't bad. Bees hurt me way worse!
Slim Potatoe Head presents, BEER DRINKING 101!
Your good friend Vinny in good old Fla.
Not quite sure what you are saying. This video has nothing to do with beer, nor was I drinking it. SP
What is the most dangerous part of a visit to the great outdoors?
The car drive to and from the trail head.
great video
See ya on the trail SlIm! I’ll be the one prancing thru the woods 🦄 🤣
The 2nd night I ever stealth camped (in San Diego) I had a crazy woman walk by screaming who hit my car with a stick....didn't know I was in there, just did it anyways....scary as hell....always carry a legal weapon.
I drive I-95 and I-4 quite a bit,believe me when I say getting in your car and driving the interstates is the most dangerous activity you will do while going camping.
Probably true.
I look forward to your great videos each week Slim. I don't know how any one can give you a tums down . lets all hope they get lost in the woods .
we had a wolf drag a guy out of his tent here in banff alberta this year lol.
High Octane I remembered that exact case while he was talking about coyote and wolf. simply amazing
Yet wolves kill very, very few people. So your anecdote has no practical use.
Great ending @Slim !!!
What about mountain lions ? Just found your channel... Subbed !
Will back off if challenged for the most part
Awesome 👍
I am 62 I love to hike alone in the woods and camp. Do I get scared? Yea. But...I decided after watching both my dad and my brother die from pancreatic and liver cancer, I’d rather die doing something I love than lingering in pain in a hospital bed.
Turning tragedy into inspiration is the key to a good life. Enjoy it! SP
Yo Slim
Greetings from UK.
LOVE your channel and content; I have been traveling the world for over 20 years for work and adventure.
I am now semi-retired and looking to buy a rig for ongoing use and up to 2 annual 3 monthly travel trips through US and Canada; with a storage point when I return to UK.
My research has shown its possible, but I am looking for advice and tips as to how [logistics] and where [ebay/dealer] and what [type of rig].
It will be for 2 persons, myself and partner, am NOT looking for large RV or small van, also require shower and toilet and possibly solar panels for boondocking.
Likely options are 24ft C Class or car & caravan? Budget is up to 50k USD, would prefer rig not older than 5 years.
Also - is it better to buy in US or Canada.
Any advice is WELCOME !
Happy Travelling H
Hi Howard, sounds like an ambitious but rewarding adventure. Seeing you are starting with nothing, you probably won't make the common mistake of bringing too much junk. Less is more, so find the combo that still retains comfort but in a small package. Rpods and larger Tabs are nice. US far cheaper than Canada. Good luck and happy journey! SP
Cougars 😱 pretty threatening in WA State
You're right. They really trampled Colorado last week. 41-10! SP
Slim Potatohead lol lol lol 😂 that’s such a great response 😊
Shower water can make you sick if you have open wounds.
IMHO. The human animal can also be hazardous, to campers and /or their stuff.
Human's are the number one thing to fear... that's my opinion...😊
Merwin ARTist
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I was going to say something similar .. but instead I'll suggest that we often project our fears off onto those strangers we meet. Many times .. it's people we know .. who create problems. People we have become comfortable with. People who live in the cities .. that's where the greatest concern is .. not the woods. However if you are a city person .. coming to the country .. it's best that you keep your guard up .. your doors locked .. and trust no-one! That's how a country person feels when they visit the city. 😉✌
@@MerwinARTist yea just wish we lived in a world where everyone had good intentions... just need to use your intuition and be smart and careful... happy trails...
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Witty! Not.
My thoughts on these topics
If you are afraid of anything on this list
Stay away from those areas
Go to improved areas were you are safe
That could just be disney land. People should have the desire to overcome their fear and see the great parks little Glacier, yellowstone and yosemite as a few. Even lake louise. Why miss out on true paradise ? SP
Da bears, da bulls, Mike Ditka
i wonder if you ever consider that you might get hurt while out somewhere where there's no signal and you need help.
Of course, who wouldn't? This was not meant to be an instructional video on all the things that could go wrong, merely one to start off the conversation. An introduction. Thanks! SP
To this day, I figure I'm in more danger stepping into & out of the shower than anything I'm likely to encounter while hiking/geocaching.
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