I thought it may have just been a shadow cast from the tree at first, but now I'm not so sure. If you slow down the footage to 0.25x and start at 8:11 you will see a shadow from behind the left tree that resembles a head and shoulders! After 2 seconds it then tucks behind the tree. Let me know what you all think 😮
@@Felice8278 Right after 8:11 the far tree on the left of the screen becomes visible. You will see a shadow cast on the right side of it that looks like an upper torso (head and shoulders) that quickly tucks back behind the tree after 2 seconds. Hope that helps!
I grew up in Washington State hunting with my Dad. One day over 40 years ago, we were driving The long drive home, and I noticed that he had a Smith And Wesson Model 39 9MM Handgun in a shoulder holster. When I asked him why, he said, "There is something about Wide Open Spaces that makes people think they can get away with things that they normally couldn't" That Statement has stuck with me since.
I camp solo too and people are ABSOLUTELY my main concern. I've had 2 similar encounters. Best advice i can give is to not be within 2 miles of ANY road or trail and to be in a valley so as not to be noticed. Both times I was alerted to their presence and hauled a$$ so don't be ashamed because that's a scary mother !!!! Any freak sneaking up on someone in the woods at night CAN'T POSSIBLY have good intentions !
@@czarkaztik1617 I also saw an article from 2018 where the Navy wanted to run stealth SEAL training missions in Washington state parks. I was unaware of this until after the fact. I don't think that's what it was but, interesting to see that in the Seattle Times! Yeah, I generally try to get as fas away as I can. This was a good reminder why...
@@thehoggattprojectI think if that guy was a military member, he would have announced himself as such. Anyone who approaches my camp in the dark without introducing themselves is a shady individual. That’s how I look at it
Here in Norway the forest can be pretty dense and very quiet at times. Never been scared though except once. I was walking my dog as I usually do. I watch him because he can hear and smell what I can't. Which usually will be a moose or roe watching us, but this one time he made a slight woof and looked up through the woods. Normally he just looks in the direction to alert me without a sound. However this time it was more of a warning. I stopped walking and shined my headlamp up in the direction and saw nothing. It was just getting dusk but the forest in that spot was much darker. The trees were letting very little light in. I decided to take a few steps forward to change my view advantage and then I saw someone hiding behind a tree. Not sure if they were scared of my dog and stepped off the trail to hide but Casper was not taking his eyes off whoever it was and got Infront of me as if to defend me. Whatever the person was doing it gave me enough uneasiness to turn and go back. So I completely understand your feelings. People are 💯 scarier than anything else. Stay safe out there. New subscriber in Norway
Having a dog is a solid defense mechanism! Yeah, I've been off the beaten path filming and had a walker's dog charge me. I stood there hoping it didn't try to full on attack as it was well out in front of the walker. Luckily, once she got close enough to see what was going on, the dog turned friendly. I think that is the better way to go than hiding. Thanks for watching and for the cool story!
I was raised in the middle of a state forest in Florida panhandle. We used to sleep with only screen door closed and windows open. We'd walk to the creeks and stay all day and not see anybody. As I got in my 20s I would go to the creek and sleep on the hood of my car and never once think about someone messing around in those woods. But no more can you enjoy the peace of water running over a log or a whipporwheel. People have ruined the peace of the woods.
Same here brother. Grew up on the St. John’s fishing and camping. I was born in 75, right around the time Adam Walsh went missing so we were always kind of on high alert back then.
Solo camping is one of my favorites….I also had a similar encounter with a weirdo at 2:30am. He progressed closer I called out, then put my high powered light towards the movement’s , it was a man dressed to conceal. I hoped I’d never need a fire arm, I pulled off shot in the air, 357 revolver the person stunned by the sound tripped got up and ran. One more for good measure in the air. Problem solved. But. I hate having to deal with such a thing.
That's intense! Thanks for sharing your experience. It sounds like they wanted to play games, and you let them know that's not cool. Hopefully they stop doing that to random campers. I probably should have called out, but I wonder what the chances are of someone actually popping up saying "you caught me"... Glad to hear your story ended well and they took off. 🏃
@@NelsonMuntz1 Hey sorry about that, your comment slipped past me. Yes, I consider it remote. It is about an hour and a half from the city in Mount-Backer National Park.
@@Kurtis11266 lmao that’s not true at all, dimwit. I’m sure you’re just from a country where you can’t really be armed and you’re just coping The key is to be armed, and use your brain.
I agree, my family and I went camping one weekend at a popular campground,there wasn’t a lot of people there, in middle of the night I heard something being thrown on the top of my tent and rolled off right it was right above where my head was, it sounded like coins thrown on the tent and I heard few footsteps and then heard my tent being unzipped, I scream for my husband to wake up, he’s a hard sleeper, my daughter had her tent pitched next to ours, she said something fell into her tent before my incident, she thought it might had been a limb that fell an hit hertent but there were no trees near our camp sight, this person must of tripped on the string tie downs, the next morning she looked beside my tent where I heard the noise at and there were coins on the ground, we packed up and left, we’ve never been back there again…if they were out there at time of night and did not announcing themselves.. they were up to no good. Good thing that he left, better to be safe than sorry.
I was solo camping in a wilderness area not too long ago in the winter, pretty far off a main trail. And at 4:30 in the morning I started to hear light footsteps. The forest floor was covered in really dry leaves. Then, all of a sudden, a flashlight hit my tent. Foot steeps would stop and start up again, and my tent would light up. I was in thermals, and my boots were outside the tent. The last thing i was thinking was getting a video. Who ever this person was circled my tent, and wondered off into the woods, no trails. I grabbed my knife, and I was ready to throw down. But believe me when in a situation like that its hard to focus on camera gear etc... You thinking whats my next move to save my life. I dont care how tough you think you are, your next move could be your last, and you only have seconds to decide.
Thank you for sharing. Yeah, that's unexpected... especially for wintertime! If I'm exploring off-trail and come across a structure (that someone might be living in) or someone's tent, I usually turn around or go another direction. Unless it's clearly not in use, the only reasons I can think someone might approach is to ask if you're okay or rip you off. I was actually surveying a piece of undeveloped property back in the woods once and came across a yurt! You couldn't see them from the road, and they were cleverly tucked back about 300 feet or so. They were there illegally and also stealing power from the nearby powerlines. It was early morning, and there was a light on inside. You could clearly see from the outside it was just one person standing with their hands on their hips. Point being... the light was a dead giveaway.
You are exactly right bro, I really love how you grabbed your knife and you were ready to throw down.... But yeah a average person that hasn't been in the middle of nowhere camping and in the middle of the night u hear something or someone out in that darkness.... Well u learn what real fear and terror can be .
@@captainchaos52people say this but forget laws exists, vary from state to state. Most out of staters can’t carry in another state, not to mention county laws….
Yea, BUT, you didn't have to "throw down". There was no "stalker" or "crazed killer" after you. It was just some person walking through the woods, and if they had the same mentality as you, they were probably terrified to have run across tour tent, and kept shining their light on it expecting a crazed killer to exit the tent and butcher them. You HAVE to have common sense. Using FEAR as your guide, will only lead you down the wrong path. In fact, you may instigate a terrible situation yourself, because of YOUR fears, when had you been calm and normal, there was never any threat to begin with! If you put 2 terrified people in a closed environment, you're much more likely to create a problem yourselves. The best advice is to know and understand that the woods is not crawling with killers! You're much more likely to cross one near your home in a suburban neighborhood, and MUCH more likely to cross paths with one if you live in a city.
I have camped solo for many, many years. It’s not Bears or Wolves of course there dangerous but there fairly predictable. Never in my life did I see or hear anything that would indicate a big foot. But when you start to get into serious solo camping at elevation, the whole ball game changes. At over 5000 feet it’s now all about the possibility of encountering a Mountain Lion. People think this can’t happen, but it does. These Cats don’t like to go below 3000 feet. Shouting and screaming will not drive them away. Close by warning shots will not even slow them down. Making yourself big will do nothing and running is a death sentence. Your only chance of survival is to face them straight on because if they get you on the ground you’re not going to make it. You cannot take on this animal. At 200 to 250 pounds these Mountain Lions will take your breath away. This creature is not only hypnotizing it’s totally fearless and it can and will kill you. I’ve seen them in groups of 4 and 2 and they don’t play. Both times I was so lucky because I was down wind. Trust me. Even armed I was shaking like a school girl. Never and I mean never go into elevation with a dollar store flashlight or headlamp. You must be overwhelmingly armed. You need a professional torch and no less than a .40 Caliber. A 9MM will take you to long to slow them down. I am not a hunter. I love nature and animals to much. No one wants to shoot this beautiful animal. Being armed is a last resort. But as you start to challenge yourself smartly and go to the next level of hiking and camping this is encounter becomes more possible. These cats are silent and can and will stalk you for hundreds of yards. At night you must be able to safely build the biggest possible fire. I don’t sleep in a tent for many reasons. Don’t be foolish and go deep into the woods at elevation with a cheep flashlight, without a weapon, you are going to get killed and it will happen so fast. One moment you be alive and the next you will be bitten in the throat getting dragged off into the woods being eaten alive by this cat and his buddies. This is just the reality of going to next level. Smartly prepare yourself.
@@bdw9096 Thamks for sharing! I have encountered a mountain lion a few times and they are majestic. Once I was going fishing and saw it as I turned the corner running down a dead end road. Another time I was in a postal vehicle and it darted across the road in front of me. I've come across loud crashing and thuds (like 600lb thuds) while hiking at night but never attacked. You may be right, I should be a little more cautious. It is fun though!
You don't have to worry about mountain lions that you SEE, usually. They're ambush predators, they're not going to face you head on, unless you act like prey. First time I ever camped was in elevation in Northern California, and I encountered one at night. It is as you say, noise, shouting, looking big won't make it flinch. The crazy thing is that every time i let out a yell, it would hiss back at me. We had this back and forth conversation until it just kept hissing even though I was completely silent. That's when I decided to leave, but fear is usually mutual between two parties in the middle of nowhere. I heard the lion's steps fade away in the distance after I flustered it. I didn't stick around though. The cougars dumb enough to fight humans are usually young males who aren't 200 pounds, thankfully.
@@maaz322 I heard you are not supposed to ever make direct eye contact with one because it just makes them madder as they consider it a sign of aggression.
We had 4 mountain lion caught on camera 5 miles from my home three nights ago. And we're at an elevation of 2800'. Things are changing with climate change and encroachment.
Ive camped many times by alligator infested waters (bc its where I go gar fishing) and I’ve never been as scared as I was one time when I kept hearing 2 crackheads in the woods by my tent fighting over a bud light and cigarettes .
Dang, alligators ain't no joke either. I remember a time I was doing a job in downtown Seattle next to a row of tents and homeless people. This lady stepped out of one pulling up her pants and asking for my hammer. I asked why, and she said she was going to kill the guy for not paying her! I said no.
It’s always best to leave if you feel uncomfortable. People are the absolute worst thing you can encounter while alone in the woods. I hiked a quarter of the Appalachian Trail in the dead of winter to avoid people.
I’m hiking the Appalachian trail next month. I plan on taking my concealed carry but have been told by numerous experienced hikers that it’s not a good idea as I need to shed as much weight as possible. What’s your opinion?
@@WillE454 You may want to look up the rules and regulations on that trail. I know a lot of places restrict firearms, dogs and campfires. But yes, firearms are heavy and why I'd recommend a good knife instead. You'll also find more uses for a knife while you're out there.
This is why I backpack with an xds .45. Not for animals. I remember my first solo. The whole trek out I was thinking about animals and coyotes and how I would protect myself from them. After I set the tent up and the sun went down, I realized that I hadn't thought about people one bit. Then the fear hit. Ironically when the coyotes started howling, like 50 yards away, I knew I was safe. Crazy how our minds work.
Over the years (I'm 75 now) I've spent a lot of time alone in the New England woods, and there haven't been many times I was genuinely scared. But of those few, most involved encounters with strangers. I guess that's one reason I like getting out there by myself. Wild animals don't harbor evil intent.
@@user-kvnMN The brand is Owlvision. It's okay, but ultimately I'd like to convert an old DSLR someday. There are some companies that remove the IR cut filter and block the visible light coming in instead.
One night while camping in Virginia I could hear the voices of people talking in the pitch black. They had the strangest accent, almost British sounding, but not. I couldn’t make out what they were saying, but it was fragments a conversation between a man, & woman. They’d stop once I shouted “Hello?”, but then I’d hear them again, laughing & talking. It scares me just talking about it, nobody was out there.
@@NevilleBamshu23England, just like Ireland is a bit weird. Even a Swiss knife in your pocket is illegal lol… I still wonder how you guys do when you go camping. Not even asking how you do if you get assaulted outside.
When I got stuck in Ireland, I was told that it was okay to hop peoples fences to hike around. I was in southwest Cork and people were friendly. Over here in Washington that's called trespassing haha. I know because I had to do it for work as a land surveyor and most people don't like that. Ireland was a breath of fresh air and a real treat!
In college I used to camp by myself a lot. Helped clear my head, plus all my friends didn’t see the wilderness the same way I did. These days I think your looking at a whole different experience. Thanks and be safe.
Yeah, it's easy to let your mind run wild (especially once it gets dark). But for how many times I've gone out, I have a pretty good success rate. It can definitely be a peaceful experience and like you said... a way to help clear your head. This strange one-off hasn't stopped me.
different experience?? Do you think more people have survival skills now and willing to commit murder? That's kind of preposterous. There's much less woods now, more clueless people, and murder rates are much lower than it was decades ago. Nowadays, there's enough forensics to catch axe murderers.
There are beings amongst us that don’t want to be seen. I whole heartedly suggest no one go into the woods alone at night. You can disappear with no trace this is when you are the most vulnerable. I myself used to have no fear walking in the woods alone at night until 1 night changed that forever. Walking in a local wooded area I crossed a bridge then off to my right I hear what sounds like a tree snapping in half ! Very startled myself it was an extremely loud sound in such a quiet area at almost 1 am no one around I then take this sound as a coincidence of a tree falling as I passed by …. Until it happened again about 3-5 seconds after the initial tree snapping sound & then again !!!!! 3 times and each time the snapping sound got closer and closer the snaps were so loud I can’t emphasize enough I know I’m going to sound crazy for this but it sounded like something was taking those trees down 1 by 1 with ease. The 2nd breaking of the trees completely shook me to my core when the 3rd one let off I hit a full sprint and got out of there but the most distinctive details of that night was how loud those snapping sounds were and how they got closer with each one. I will never ever in life walk the woods at night again
That's intense! I have heard this happen on several occasions, but only the one. It was calm, no wind and yet somehow a giant tree just randomly crashes. I guess it was just it's time to go? I don't know... always seems strange. Whatever it was, I think it's safe to say they didn't want you there.
@@thehoggattproject ya brother so you know how a tree randomly falling next to you can scare the mess out of you. when it happened to me it was to this day the most unexplainable & scariest thing that’s ever happened to me. The first snap sound I took it as a coincidence I really did I just accepted the fact a tree fell as I was walking thru but it occurred 2 more times after that and each time it got closer and closer I could have easily gone into shock if my flight or fight wasn’t turned on let me emphasize these were not branches falling off a tree these were the most intense snapping sounds I have ever heard the way I tell the story to my friends is I tell them as if King Kong was in there just knocking these things down 1 by 1 big old trees too that have survived a plethora of hurricanes here in Houston
Holy crap that's terrifying. There isn't one good reason for someone to be lurking in the forest wearing camo in the middle of the night. Only bad reasons come to mind, so I'm glad you got out of there.
You’re right even if you’re young you still need protection. Young or old can still die all the same . I don’t believe in guns but I do for. Camping ⛺️ or anytime out somewhere far and it would be good to be able to save your life because camping they are up to no good period to have the nerve to come up to your fire , tent ares. No way . 😊
I think you made the best decision. I'm creeped out by the fact he stood there like a statue and didn't say one word. That's really suspicious and honestly unsettling.
We used to go camping as kids armed with just a knife. We never had any fear of people back then, but times have changed. Now days, you leave the city to take a break from all of the craziness just to find out there are just as many crazies in the back country.
first time I have watched any of your stuff. It was great, you told it like it was and didn't add anything just to make the story sound "better". I appreciate that 👍
Thank you! Yeah, I think it's best to tell what happened immediately, so you don't forget any details. I recorded that audio right after I made it back to my vehicle and started driving out of there.
This is exactly why I want thermal/night vision capabilities if I camp alone and I ALWAYS take a rifle with me. If they can see me, I want to be able to see them.
OMG! I would have crapped my pants there and then. It is one reason I don't solo camp. I have read and heard of people just out there to try and scare others, that is so not cool. Anything other than sinister I feel the individual would have said something and not just stood there. Who dresses in camo and creeps around the woods at night and doesn't speak to someone that may have spotted them. Don't blame you for leaving, it was probably for the best. Thanks for sharing. :) :)
This is why my dog and my 10mm always come with me. My dog will let me know something’s coming and my 10mm makes sure it doesn’t cause us any problems.
I do what you do, and I have two rifles and a pistol with me, and one of the rifles has a nightvision scope. I also have a handheld thermal, which would make it almost impossible for anyone to sneak upon me. None of these things are foolproof, but they give me some peace of mind. Maybe you should look into something like that. Good luck, and be safe out there.
@@MarkHoffman-k7q Thanks for the advice! I just picked up a thermal imaging monocular and plan to test it out tomorrow. If I'm car camping I could have those things readily available, but for backpacking it's too heavy. It's a balancing act but safety is definitely key.
@@thehoggattproject I will switch out other things for that thermal while backpacking.. that's how important it is to me. Once you've used yours for a while, you will never wanna be in the woods without it. Make sure it's a higher resolution, like a 384 or 400. Anything lower and you might not appreciate it very much.
@@MarkHoffman-k7q I looked into it and know the 384 or higher resolution would be great... but they are expensive! They also seem to be more intended for long range. I'll probably upgrade at some point but for now I got the FLIR scout. I'm like it though!
@@thehoggattproject don't give up looking, and waiting for one to go on sale. When the one I bought came out, it sold for $ 3 K, which I wasn't able to spend on it. I waited for a year, and kept my eye on it. When I finally found it on sale, and bought it, I paid $ 1,100 for it, and months later I saw it for less than $ 800, which was a deal I've never even heard of before, ever ! I've bought lower resolution models before, and I can tell you, I regretted getting them, because they were pretty much useless. Also, look into just a basic digital night vision monocular. I have one that clips onto my 22 survival rifle scope, and can be used as an handheld device. PARD makes some cheap and reliable models, and I'm actually impressed by mine. You can find them for less than $ 300. Obviously it's not the same as a thermal, but could be very helpful if needed in an emergency.
Maybe not be Rule #1 but a big rule nonetheless: Do not camp near running water, because you can't hear anything over the noise. When I'm disturbed at night by a persistent noise that sounds like a heavy animal, eg. crunching limbs instead of rustling brush or grass, if it goes quiet when I direct light in that direction and then starts up again and I can't identify the source of the sound, I'll arm up and aggressively rush the source of the noise. Guns up, ready to engage anything that doesn't flee. In this case, if I saw a human, I'd have taken cover and called out to him. I sometimes, albeit rarely, I travel across country at night, mostly because sleeping during the day in bear country is actually safer than sleeping at night. Once your eyes get used to low light, most people would be surprised at how well you can make your way along. So, if only for some strange circumstance like that, it's possible that this could be a perfectly innocent encounter. Like maybe he stumbled on to your camp, because land nav is challenging in the dark, then he made a wreck of it as he tried to skirt his way around without disturbing the person in the camp. In the off chance that this is the case, it would be a pity to hose the poor guy with a burst of fire, just on sight. If he reacts poorly or tries any funny moves on being challenged, then I'd probably just waste him, break camp and move on. I've got no use for Ted Bundy in camo.
I'm more of a night owl myself and tend not to use lights unless I have to. A lot of times I don't get to the mountains until after 10pm and sure a lot of campers I pass are wondering what the heck is wrong with that guy lol. In this case, if a person were traveling down the dirt road it would have made more sense. I don't know if the noises prior were related, but I do know what I saw once I got out to the road. We can only speculate now, but I'd like to think they were just hiking along without ill intentions and is why they chose not to engage. No Ted Bundy please!
@@thehoggattproject Well the whole thing is creepy as hell, that's for sure. If I were moving at night, I would have made myself known as soon as the person in the camp became aware. I'd have turned on a light and spoke up. Too bad, all of it. This sort of thing doesn't improve on the outdoor experience at all.
As someone who's been in the forest and woods numerous times, and currently lives on 10 acres in the woods, leaves and branches crackling are common. I find these scary woods videos funny. The only thing scary is other people you don't know.
I'd love to live on 10 acres! Yeah, especially during fall you get alot of crunching and snapping all over. This incident was no Bueno but it won't stop me from getting back out there to try again.
There is a really creepy video on TH-cam of a guy going out to camp and there was something in the woods forsure and it felt so fucking eerie. You never know what lurks in some of those places lol
I'm sure he knows the crackling and breaking of branches is normal in the woods, lol. But when you have a creep walking around your camp at night in camo and then stands still like a statue for absolutely no reason that's cause for concern lol.
I solo camp but almost all of my sites are campgrounds and no disbursed camping in bear country. And I'm always armed - former military, trained, and CCL. Gotta' keep a watch for critters, 4 legged and 2 legged. People ask me if I'm paranoid. You bet, that's why I always have a means to protect myself. Bear spray, powerful light, laser if needed, firearm as last resort. Enjoy your time in the woods! PS: I see what you mentioned at 8:11 and I think that's a shadow. Either that or a flesh eating skinwalker demon. Not sure. But you made the right choice... When in doubt, bug out!!
I've gone to a few campgrounds but in groups of people and had a good time. I'll have to try solo sometime. I also like being able to disperse camp over here though as well. Haven't had any problems with bears yet but they are around... Yeah, the way the shadow changes shape could just be a trick of the light or something. This is my better camera, but my phone made a stump change shape a bunch in another video short I posted. This is why I prefer to turn off all the noise reduction in camera to reduce artifacts. Thanks for commenting!
@@thehoggattproject I also should mention I have night vision binoculars, a pretty nice pair. Can take 60mpxl stills and video. Even when its completely dark I can see pretty well out to about 300 yards. No Bigfoot spotted yet though!
@@ChefDuane That's awesome! I just got a pair I'm looking to experiment more with. They are hard to keep steady without a tripod though. Good for wide open spaces!
similar situation, about 20 years ago out taking long exposure night photos with my son, it was a clear calm winter night in Scotland, the subject of the photo was a wooden suspension bidge over a river in a forest, after a while we heard breaking branches where there is no path and difficult terrain to traverse, we were sitting in silence while the camera was doing doing it's thing when a fox ran by like we weren't there, some of the breaking sounds we heard would have taken a lot of force and not accidental or a deer etc., it didn't take long before we packed up and went home, it's an area very close to where I live and somewhere I've been to lots at night taking photos but this one occasion still makes me wonder what could have made those sounds, theres no animals around here that could do it.
The thing that bugs me the most about solo camping is when you have a fire the only thing you can see is right by the fire. you can't see anything in the distance and especially outside the immediate area.
Deep bush... if your sixth sense kicks in... start the chainsaw and cut wood.... nothing like a chain saw starting up in the dead of the night... top of the food chain.. also the sound of a 30.06 echoing through out the ranges in darkness ... the sound of chaos brings calm and peace...
I would never go camping without a firearm. Not ever. Establishing that... It's amazing how completely helpless and afraid you can feel even with a rifle when the 'creep' sets in. 🌳
Camping vids - couple of hundred views Alleged evidence of the supernatural - couple of thousand views Implication of severe danger - couple of hundred thousand views You know how to play the game 👍🏻
I am a wildlife expert been working out there for over 20yrs, people have told many stories about sighting a tall black figure around 7,2 and almost every case of these sighting has a story along with it of the victims waking up with sore bums. they call him the jiggyjiggy man. 3 of the victims weirdly still go to the same spot calling his name in the night, even after wat I would assume was a horrific experience.🤔
Everyone saying how he’s making it up have either never been in such a situation or don’t know how to read people or both. Cuz some of us know BS when we hear it and this guy isn’t BSing.
Hey, maybe it was your presence that scared the crap out of him, so he froze in terror? Probably telling people his story today about the terrifying guy with the torch and how he would never camp solo in the woods again. Ever! lol
Haha, maybe... except I didn't see anybody else out there during the day. I hiked a bit up the road the opposite direction and it kept going. My guess is they came in from that way. It's also possible that the noises I heard in the woods were unrelated to the person on the dirt road after I stepped out. Could have just been a coincidence of timing that they were passing through in camo?
It's rare to have this type of encounter if you know how to pick the right spots. Exploring is part of it though, just gotta be vigilant in unknown territory.
I'm going to guess it was a sasquatch. They are very curious and like to watch campers all night, often coming into the camp looking for food. Keeping a fire lit seems to keep them away. Scary, but still safer than having a human creeping around.
@@nancymclaughlin7626 I was right at that point (lighting the fire) and had to take a few minutes to really decide if I should or not. I think it's best to follow your instincts. Live to camp another day!
Why I NEVER camp near the creek... As you probably know, all sorts of animals come to the creek at night so I camp AWAY from the creek. Take a pointer from an expert camper.
Pulled straight from the fs.usda.gov: "There are two primary reasons for the 200 ft Leave No Trace guideline: 1) to avoid or minimize pollution of surface waters, and 2) to facilitate wildlife access to water sources, particularly in arid environments". Makes sense to me!
Something like this happened to me back in April but it was daytime. me and my boyfriend drove FAR in the woods, like actual boonies, i never thought anyone would be there, we were just there for 10 minutes when we start hearing branches breaking and 2 men just walk out of the woods and ask if its our property and i just froze in fear but said no and they just weirdly walked by us and pretended they were looking at something behind us and just stood there looking back at us maybe 10 meters away.. i was almost too scared to walk back to the truck. No idea what was going on but i dont like to think of it. Havent been there since.
Sounds like it may have been people hunting and wanting to know if you were the owner to get permission? I dunno, I've heard stories like that where people hunt on other people's properties and the deer crosses onto another. At least they came out of the brush rather than hiding though. That has the potential to be worst though it sounds like.
Great Vid thank you!. Always trust your gut when it comes to camping anywhere.. The only time I feared while camping in my suburban was in Northern Montana in Grizzly country.. I broke my rule about camping around people and 4x4"d at 1:30 am to return to a parking lot with lots of people.. Strange feeling coming from a flat lander from California
Only solo camped on my way cross country on my bicycle in 1967 when I was 18. The only things I encountered were mosquitoes and cockroaches down south.
Sounds absolutely horrible! Makes you wonder if there’s some creepy group that hunts humans in the woods!! Maybe that’s where all the missing people are… maybe it’s just evil man, not bf or anything else but regular ol creepy man! (I almost feel the need to apologize for mentioning this icky scenario, but I guarantee you have already considered Every possible reason there would be a man in camo sneaking around creepville!) Please be well armed and I truly wish you the best, since you will probably continue to go solo camping. There must be something to it that many people love, something that I can’t relate to. ❤
It can be an exhilarating experience. You can also keep safe if you go to the right place and are properly prepared. I used to only camp with others but have enjoyed going solo lately.
The red light works with many critters because they can't see it to be attracted to it. However, if you leave normal lights on (which they can see) it kind of negates the red light.
Yes! Even I have trouble seeing with the red light. That's why I bounce back and forth. I try to use the red light and no light as much as possible though to conserve batteries and detour the bugs.
i grew up camping on the mogollon rim of northern arizona from about the age of seven. around memorial day weekend we would always do a one week camp out with extended family, so aunts, uncles, cousins, my folks and siblings. there'd be about 40 of us and my aunts and uncles would get us kids around the fire and tell us scary stories from their childhood. my uncle andrew would always end the stories by telling us that the thing you need to fear in the woods is not ghosts or wild animals, but other humans. i always thought this was weird. but now, almost 30 years and dozens of camp outs with friends, family and solo later, i know exactly what he meant. there are so many people who will get possessive about a certain area that they don't own, but think is there special spot. so many people who get their kicks by stalking people and seeing how good they are at it. so many people who are also scared of other people in nature and would normally be cool people in society but they run across a solo stranger in the woods and their spidey senses tingley just like anyone else's. i've had one paranormal encounter that was pretty wild by an old abandoned mine on the backside of the pinal mountains, and two human driven encounters that i'm glad to have survived over the years. i will never not love camping, but you always have to stay strapped and be on your toes constantly.
I would love to hear your story about the Pinal mountains. My family would go there a lot when I was a kid. One of my favorite places. It has changed so much now. I know there have been fires which makes me sad. Last time I was there, it have me spidy senses.
I used to fish at night on Fridays by myself about 45 years ago. There were scary things like a beaver splashing his tail right in front of me, loose large dogs running the shorelines and across my sleeping bag as I moved myself out of the way up towards top of dam, not knowing if they were mean? And a few people sneaking up and throwing some rocks. Stuff I could explain. The scary thing that stopped me from overnight fishing was the invisible rock throwing entity. I thought i heard a fish jump but after the second splash I knew it was a rock. So, i started walking towards my pickup on the other end of the dam carrying my gear and I was being followed as if someone was on top of the dam throwing a rock now and then. To dark to see. I thot I was going to be jumped or hit by a rock but kept heading to the pickup. As i reached the pickup I placed my gear on the passenger side. I walked around the front of the pickup and was about to reach the driver's side door and the closed door came open on its own right in front of me. I felt startled but guess what there no one was there. Usually on a 63 chevy pick up when the door opens there is noise from the latches, but it opened with a silence. Well going through the motions, I got in the vehicle closed the door and drove off unharmed. Just this year I'm starting to fish and camp by myself and I'm 66 now. True experience.
Woah... Thanks for sharing your story! It's certainly puzzling when odd things happen that can't be explained. I've had my door shut, but never open. Creepy! And like you said, other strange incidents could be explained, but not this one. I'm glad to hear you are back at it again. Hope you stay safe out there and find peace and joy in it like before
Maybe that person was following you from the start! As you wouldn't just randomly walk up on someone in the woods unless they live in that area ' I do Rangery and bush craft myself and I've noticed strange things like that but it's more common near area's within walking distance of people ' But you can set up Trip wires and traps around your area ' I always camp in an area that's a only way walk to so I can ' Set up a Defensive spot that I can See anyone that gets close ' but you could build up a small wall around your area with Fallen trees to make it harder for people to get closer to you without making a noise
@@SeanBainbridge-ky1mw I've actually got a trip alarm to test out and like the idea of a one-way in system. I have got trapped at the end of a one-way road before though, and that was a pretty sketchy scenario to be in (luckily they didn't see me).
take a dog, bibles, horns, pellet guns. fireworks. walkie talkie , first aid kit, snacks foods extra foods, set up camera system around you 4 . set up warning parameter. near tent have access to climb up tree. Take least 7 people with you. 3 watch for few hours 3 sleep. 1 taking turns on monitor. 1 helper audio video. This would be better. Your home camp- base camp do not leave. have extra snacks...water and be on guard. set up 3 tents. extra flashlights- alarm sound.
This isn't the walking dead, you will never encounter people unless you're camping next to your car and it's an obvious clearing. There are not even that many people who are willing to get off a deer stand or a hunting trail to run into you out in the complete wilderness.
Demonic entities you can't see are the most concerning but faith in Yeshua ( Christ ) you get the gift of divine protection. Please consider a relship with Creator Father , holy spirit by praying daily 🙏✝️
When I go camping, always take my Belgian Malinois, Recurve Hunting Bow and I surround all 4 sides with Shotgun Primer Activated Alarms with Trip Wires. Any human or otherwise trying their hand then they going to get the shock of their lives. Stay safe.
@@markjohnson2166 I've actually got a perimeter thing to try out as well. This one just sets off an alarm I think but still might be good to see if it catches anything.
A lot of predator animals hunt at night….wolves, fox, bear….even your household cat is up all night. I slept in the Cloquet forest in Minnesota with just a sleeping bag. I awoke in the middle of the night by breaking branches…..after it got the scent from me, it snorted a ran off. I did not see it but am convinced it was a buck. Later that night I heard timber wolves scream. It was creepy but I lived to tell the story. A Marlin 30/30 helps to calm your nerves.
It seems increasingly impractical to be camped out in the open where one is completely visible to everyone passing by. The idea of sleeping in such an exposed manner feels quite unsafe and, frankly, rather maddening. Camping should be an opportunity to connect with nature while also feeling secure and private. I believe it would be far more sensible to consider alternative sleeping arrangements. For instance, sleeping in the woods atop a tree or, if that is not feasible, finding a way to sleep below the surface could provide the necessary privacy and protection. This would not only enhance the camping experience but also promote a sense of safety for all involved. I would appreciate the chance to discuss this further and explore options that could ensure a more secure and enjoyable experience in the great outdoors.
@@JaysHitt It all depends on what type of camping you are doing I guess... if you go to a campground then you are usually next to other people. If you are wild camping then you are just picking some random spot in the woods. If the spot is remote enough, then I actually prefer the openness as opposed to being in the dense forest. It can feel less claustrophobic. I toss and turn when I sleep so up in a tree probably would be bad for me lol. I have built underground shelters before and they can be pretty neat.
Dude something growls at you between the 1:36 and 1:39 mark also if you stop ot at the 136 mark left side of screen something is watching you. You can see outline of its arm and head! Watch on a bug screen wow
There’s nothing creepier than dark woods at night I got lost traveling once it got very late n I was in deep thick woods on a narrow dark road had to pull over n sleep n I was freaked out thank god I found my way out in morning cuz no one would’ve found me if car failed idk why anyone would purposely go into woods alone - stay safe
@@Lynn67mama I know what you mean! I was stranded out in Neah Bay once in woods I had never been (vehicle got stuck). Luckily, I was with a buddy but we had to hike out 2 miles to the nearest road. After that we hitched a ride from a generous local who took us back to our cabin. We had a large group going out on a charter that next morning so was able to have one of them tow me out. Good times!
Yeah, reviewing the footage made me laugh when I saw that. I Always keep it in the vehicle as a backup for when it gets cold, and I didn't bring enough layers. I think I've had it for 10 years or more now. Great jacket!
I almost always camp at the end of the trail as far away from other humans as possible. I still have many forms of self-protection at my disposal at all times. Only a couple of times has anyone been stupid enough to approach my camp in a non-friendly manor. One of them defecated on himself, the punk couple up the river just cried. Your camp is your home and your home not negotiable.
I was telling it how I experienced it in real-time. I tried to rationalize the shadow-like head and shoulders as a person wearing a hood over their head and walking away. I didn't realize until I had gone back that the area was nearly 5ft lower than the ground I was standing on. This would have made the figure much too tall to be a person.
Slept in a tent in Botswana: Lions and Hyenas outside - not so far. We forgot to close the tent entrance - only mosquito net left. Woke up with the animals noise and rushed to close it. Following morning Lion tracks all around the camp.
Maybe it was nothing! Maybe it was just a shadow from a fern! but I say something...ALWAYS TRUST YOUR INTUITION. If you felt something strange, just leave!
The pinned comment could have just been a shadow (noticed after looking at the footage), but the person I saw on the pipeline was real. I had already made the decision to pack up and that solidified it was the right one 🙌
Last year while stealth camping (wild camping is illegal where I live) in a forest not too far from my home, it was about 3 AM, when I heard something making its way through the branches of the bushes and then making a loud "throat-clearing" sound quite close to my tent. 😬 It wa probably just one of those small deer that we have here. I hope. Wild camping in a forest is not the best idea.
You gotta do whatcha gotta do. I don't see the problem if you leave no trace. I'm actually working on a stealth camp video right now lol. Anything at 3am is startling!
@@thehoggattproject Getting caught by the police may give a fine of 140 EUR/155 USD (I am from Europe). The administrative fine, however, is far higher, so I read. 🙄 Ridiculous.
You may want to carry a 900-mile laser pen pointer(cheap) & a survival 6" blade knife to your hiking/camper kit as a defensive weapon. Tie your knife to a medium-sized tree branch about 4-5 feet long; you have a spare area for any danger. The laser can blind any beast and be used for signaling. When you hear someone outside your tent shout "Go away I am armed with a .357 magnum (even if you don't have one) and will use it and I am also calling the police." If you have an M80 firecracker light one and throw it out the tent door the bang will scare most creatures away. I keep a New Police 9mm PAK blank pistol(very loud) that I use to scare intruders away.
@@polluter1986 I am now too! I picked up some night vision and a thermal monocular since the incident. When someone (or something) is out there now, I should have a better chance of spotting them.
Next week I'm thinking of revisiting a place I had a scary encounter. Last time I was out that way, it wasn't accessible though. We'll see how that goes.
grew up in Northern maine ...never had anything bother me in 6 decades of camping , except some drunken friends i had come with me..and we are all in mid sixties now..
I would easily have courage to go alone in woods like that no problem just give me iron man suit, night vision,all Superman abilities and durability,and a good ol’ 12 gauge.Easy peasy lemon squeezy.😊
Whenever something like this happens, the camera doesn't focus, or people forget to push records. There's always an excuse for not getting it on video, I think people just make up stories to get more views on their channel
I can assure you I did not make this up. I'm not trying to make any excuses for why it didn't record either, but I made the mistake of setting my camera to ECO mode to save battery life. This means that you need to wake it up by pressing a button first before hitting record. I just hit record and was more focused on getting out of there. By the time I realized it hadn't been recording it was gone. I know... sounds like a big fish story.
I thought it may have just been a shadow cast from the tree at first, but now I'm not so sure. If you slow down the footage to 0.25x and start at 8:11 you will see a shadow from behind the left tree that resembles a head and shoulders! After 2 seconds it then tucks behind the tree. Let me know what you all think 😮
I'm blind and don't see it? Where exactly?
@@Felice8278 Right after 8:11 the far tree on the left of the screen becomes visible. You will see a shadow cast on the right side of it that looks like an upper torso (head and shoulders) that quickly tucks back behind the tree after 2 seconds.
Hope that helps!
@@thehoggattproject Ooh I see it now. Thanks for clarifying. Glad you made it out safe!
@@thehoggattproject I see it. No reason the shadow shouldn't have been there when you passed back by.
remember you never will see big foot because hi a mater hider
I grew up in Washington State hunting with my Dad. One day over 40 years ago, we were driving The long drive home, and I noticed that he had a Smith And Wesson Model 39 9MM Handgun in a shoulder holster. When I asked him why, he said, "There is something about Wide Open Spaces that makes people think they can get away with things that they normally couldn't" That Statement has stuck with me since.
Very valid point..
Totally agree.
I never camp alone, and always go heavily armed
Stay in the truck. You can't fight a bear
Carry A Very Bright Flashight To Scare Off Animals And Strangers
I camp solo too and people are ABSOLUTELY my main concern. I've had 2 similar encounters. Best advice i can give is to not be within 2 miles of ANY road or trail and to be in a valley so as not to be noticed. Both times I was alerted to their presence and hauled a$$ so don't be ashamed because that's a scary mother !!!! Any freak sneaking up on someone in the woods at night CAN'T POSSIBLY have good intentions !
@@czarkaztik1617 I also saw an article from 2018 where the Navy wanted to run stealth SEAL training missions in Washington state parks. I was unaware of this until after the fact. I don't think that's what it was but, interesting to see that in the Seattle Times!
Yeah, I generally try to get as fas away as I can. This was a good reminder why...
@@thehoggattprojectI think if that guy was a military member, he would have announced himself as such. Anyone who approaches my camp in the dark without introducing themselves is a shady individual. That’s how I look at it
@@thehoggattproject If it was a military person training for stealth, I guess they failed. lol
@czarkaztik1617 so 👍 true your absolutely 💯 right.
@@thehoggattprojectnahhh just fake news to deceive you from the real problems we is facing in this country 🙏🏻
im never scared when im alone in the dark, im scared when im not alone in the dark.
Haha. I see what you did there...
@@thehoggattproject true story 😉
@@lee.valley Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction.
Perfectly said
i have never been scared of the woods at night ....... i have a big fucking knife
Here in Norway the forest can be pretty dense and very quiet at times. Never been scared though except once. I was walking my dog as I usually do. I watch him because he can hear and smell what I can't. Which usually will be a moose or roe watching us, but this one time he made a slight woof and looked up through the woods. Normally he just looks in the direction to alert me without a sound. However this time it was more of a warning. I stopped walking and shined my headlamp up in the direction and saw nothing. It was just getting dusk but the forest in that spot was much darker. The trees were letting very little light in. I decided to take a few steps forward to change my view advantage and then I saw someone hiding behind a tree. Not sure if they were scared of my dog and stepped off the trail to hide but Casper was not taking his eyes off whoever it was and got Infront of me as if to defend me. Whatever the person was doing it gave me enough uneasiness to turn and go back. So I completely understand your feelings. People are 💯 scarier than anything else. Stay safe out there. New subscriber in Norway
Having a dog is a solid defense mechanism! Yeah, I've been off the beaten path filming and had a walker's dog charge me. I stood there hoping it didn't try to full on attack as it was well out in front of the walker. Luckily, once she got close enough to see what was going on, the dog turned friendly. I think that is the better way to go than hiding. Thanks for watching and for the cool story!
What a fantastic dog. They are so amazing.
Hey greetings , what breed of dog do you own? I'm thinking 🤔 of getting a hiking companion dog 🐶
What is roe, please?
@@sharoneuby-62 cod roe. Fish eggs. Millions of eggs watching!!
You've done the right thing by leaving, there's a lot of bad people out there and that person had no light and tracking you.
I was raised in the middle of a state forest in Florida panhandle. We used to sleep with only screen door closed and windows open. We'd walk to the creeks and stay all day and not see anybody. As I got in my 20s I would go to the creek and sleep on the hood of my car and never once think about someone messing around in those woods. But no more can you enjoy the peace of water running over a log or a whipporwheel. People have ruined the peace of the woods.
Same here brother. Grew up on the St. John’s fishing and camping. I was born in 75, right around the time Adam Walsh went missing so we were always kind of on high alert back then.
Solo camping is one of my favorites….I also had a similar encounter with a weirdo at 2:30am. He progressed closer I called out, then put my high powered light towards the movement’s , it was a man dressed to conceal. I hoped I’d never need a fire arm, I pulled off shot in the air, 357 revolver the person stunned by the sound tripped got up and ran. One more for good measure in the air. Problem solved. But. I hate having to deal with such a thing.
That's intense! Thanks for sharing your experience. It sounds like they wanted to play games, and you let them know that's not cool. Hopefully they stop doing that to random campers.
I probably should have called out, but I wonder what the chances are of someone actually popping up saying "you caught me"... Glad to hear your story ended well and they took off. 🏃
Damn that's crazy! We're you in a remote spot?
Love this . I’d do the same . Probably wake up, rack it, say out loud something like F off unless you want to get shot ..
no reply prolly solo camp central park
@@NelsonMuntz1 Hey sorry about that, your comment slipped past me. Yes, I consider it remote. It is about an hour and a half from the city in Mount-Backer National Park.
There’s no way I could ever solo camp like this.
Be prepared. Prepare for contingencies. Be armed.
@@ms.annthrope415 Being armed won't do anything, rely on your wits not your gun you cradle
@@Kurtis11266 lmao that’s not true at all, dimwit. I’m sure you’re just from a country where you can’t really be armed and you’re just coping
The key is to be armed, and use your brain.
@@Kurtis11266what about wits with a gun hmmmmm didn’t think of that did you 😏
I agree, my family and I went camping one weekend at a popular campground,there wasn’t a lot of people there, in middle of the night I heard something being thrown on the top of my tent and rolled off right it was right above where my head was, it sounded like coins thrown on the tent and I heard few footsteps and then heard my tent being unzipped, I scream for my husband to wake up, he’s a hard sleeper, my daughter had her tent pitched next to ours, she said something fell into her tent before my incident, she thought it might had been a limb that fell an hit hertent but there were no trees near our camp sight, this person must of tripped on the string tie downs, the next morning she looked beside my tent where I heard the noise at and there were coins on the ground, we packed up and left, we’ve never been back there again…if they were out there at time of night and did not announcing themselves.. they were up to no good. Good thing that he left, better to be safe than sorry.
I was solo camping in a wilderness area not too long ago in the winter, pretty far off a main trail. And at 4:30 in the morning I started to hear light footsteps. The forest floor was covered in really dry leaves. Then, all of a sudden, a flashlight hit my tent. Foot steeps would stop and start up again, and my tent would light up. I was in thermals, and my boots were outside the tent. The last thing i was thinking was getting a video. Who ever this person was circled my tent, and wondered off into the woods, no trails. I grabbed my knife, and I was ready to throw down. But believe me when in a situation like that its hard to focus on camera gear etc... You thinking whats my next move to save my life. I dont care how tough you think you are, your next move could be your last, and you only have seconds to decide.
Thank you for sharing. Yeah, that's unexpected... especially for wintertime! If I'm exploring off-trail and come across a structure (that someone might be living in) or someone's tent, I usually turn around or go another direction. Unless it's clearly not in use, the only reasons I can think someone might approach is to ask if you're okay or rip you off.
I was actually surveying a piece of undeveloped property back in the woods once and came across a yurt! You couldn't see them from the road, and they were cleverly tucked back about 300 feet or so. They were there illegally and also stealing power from the nearby powerlines. It was early morning, and there was a light on inside. You could clearly see from the outside it was just one person standing with their hands on their hips. Point being... the light was a dead giveaway.
You are exactly right bro, I really love how you grabbed your knife and you were ready to throw down.... But yeah a average person that hasn't been in the middle of nowhere camping and in the middle of the night u hear something or someone out in that darkness.... Well u learn what real fear and terror can be .
Firearms are your friend!
@@captainchaos52people say this but forget laws exists, vary from state to state. Most out of staters can’t carry in another state, not to mention county laws….
Yea, BUT, you didn't have to "throw down". There was no "stalker" or "crazed killer" after you. It was just some person walking through the woods, and if they had the same mentality as you, they were probably terrified to have run across tour tent, and kept shining their light on it expecting a crazed killer to exit the tent and butcher them.
You HAVE to have common sense. Using FEAR as your guide, will only lead you down the wrong path. In fact, you may instigate a terrible situation yourself, because of YOUR fears, when had you been calm and normal, there was never any threat to begin with!
If you put 2 terrified people in a closed environment, you're much more likely to create a problem yourselves.
The best advice is to know and understand that the woods is not crawling with killers! You're much more likely to cross one near your home in a suburban neighborhood, and MUCH more likely to cross paths with one if you live in a city.
I have camped solo for many, many years. It’s not Bears or Wolves of course there dangerous but there fairly predictable. Never in my life did I see or hear anything that would indicate a big foot. But when you start to get into serious solo camping at elevation, the whole ball game changes. At over 5000 feet it’s now all about the possibility of encountering a Mountain Lion. People think this can’t happen, but it does. These Cats don’t like to go below 3000 feet. Shouting and screaming will not drive them away. Close by warning shots will not even slow them down. Making yourself big will do nothing and running is a death sentence. Your only chance of survival is to face them straight on because if they get you on the ground you’re not going to make it. You cannot take on this animal. At 200 to 250 pounds these Mountain Lions will take your breath away. This creature is not only hypnotizing it’s totally fearless and it can and will kill you. I’ve seen them in groups of 4 and 2 and they don’t play. Both times I was so lucky because I was down wind. Trust me. Even armed I was shaking like a school girl. Never and I mean never go into elevation with a dollar store flashlight or headlamp. You must be overwhelmingly armed. You need a professional torch and no less than a .40 Caliber. A 9MM will take you to long to slow them down. I am not a hunter. I love nature and animals to much. No one wants to shoot this beautiful animal. Being armed is a last resort. But as you start to challenge yourself smartly and go to the next level of hiking and camping this is encounter becomes more possible. These cats are silent and can and will stalk you for hundreds of yards. At night you must be able to safely build the biggest possible fire. I don’t sleep in a tent for many reasons. Don’t be foolish and go deep into the woods at elevation with a cheep flashlight, without a weapon, you are going to get killed and it will happen so fast. One moment you be alive and the next you will be bitten in the throat getting dragged off into the woods being eaten alive by this cat and his buddies. This is just the reality of going to next level. Smartly prepare yourself.
@@bdw9096 Thamks for sharing! I have encountered a mountain lion a few times and they are majestic. Once I was going fishing and saw it as I turned the corner running down a dead end road. Another time I was in a postal vehicle and it darted across the road in front of me.
I've come across loud crashing and thuds (like 600lb thuds) while hiking at night but never attacked. You may be right, I should be a little more cautious. It is fun though!
You don't have to worry about mountain lions that you SEE, usually. They're ambush predators, they're not going to face you head on, unless you act like prey. First time I ever camped was in elevation in Northern California, and I encountered one at night. It is as you say, noise, shouting, looking big won't make it flinch. The crazy thing is that every time i let out a yell, it would hiss back at me. We had this back and forth conversation until it just kept hissing even though I was completely silent. That's when I decided to leave, but fear is usually mutual between two parties in the middle of nowhere. I heard the lion's steps fade away in the distance after I flustered it. I didn't stick around though. The cougars dumb enough to fight humans are usually young males who aren't 200 pounds, thankfully.
Best advice I believe I ever heard.
@@maaz322 I heard you are not supposed to ever make direct eye contact with one because it just makes them madder as they consider it a sign of aggression.
We had 4 mountain lion caught on camera 5 miles from my home three nights ago. And we're at an elevation of 2800'. Things are changing with climate change and encroachment.
Ive camped many times by alligator infested waters (bc its where I go gar fishing) and I’ve never been as scared as I was one time when I kept hearing 2 crackheads in the woods by my tent fighting over a bud light and cigarettes .
Dang, alligators ain't no joke either. I remember a time I was doing a job in downtown Seattle next to a row of tents and homeless people. This lady stepped out of one pulling up her pants and asking for my hammer. I asked why, and she said she was going to kill the guy for not paying her! I said no.
Alligators scare the heck out of me.
It’s always best to leave if you feel uncomfortable. People are the absolute worst thing you can encounter while alone in the woods. I hiked a quarter of the Appalachian Trail in the dead of winter to avoid people.
I try to make my trips on the weekdays. Iffy weather definitely helps 👍
I’m hiking the Appalachian trail next month. I plan on taking my concealed carry but have been told by numerous experienced hikers that it’s not a good idea as I need to shed as much weight as possible. What’s your opinion?
@@WillE454 You may want to look up the rules and regulations on that trail. I know a lot of places restrict firearms, dogs and campfires. But yes, firearms are heavy and why I'd recommend a good knife instead. You'll also find more uses for a knife while you're out there.
@@WillE454 GUN IS A MUST
The fact he didn't move while you shone the light over him for awhile is definitely concerning.
The fact there is nothing there is even more concerning.
@@243wayne1are....... You okay in the mind? 😅
@@chrish8111 Yes. That's why I said what I did you simpleton.
This is why I backpack with an xds .45. Not for animals.
I remember my first solo. The whole trek out I was thinking about animals and coyotes and how I would protect myself from them. After I set the tent up and the sun went down, I realized that I hadn't thought about people one bit. Then the fear hit. Ironically when the coyotes started howling, like 50 yards away, I knew I was safe. Crazy how our minds work.
@@zantar2482 Yes, the animal noises can be a good thing. It's the dead silence that is no Bueno. Glad to hear the trip went well!
Over the years (I'm 75 now) I've spent a lot of time alone in the New England woods, and there haven't been many times I was genuinely scared. But of those few, most involved encounters with strangers. I guess that's one reason I like getting out there by myself. Wild animals don't harbor evil intent.
@@lesnyk255 Thats awesome! And also how I'd say it has been so far for me as well. Cheers!
I don't go into the woods even in the day without my good friends smith and wesson 😊
haha cool comment
I’ve also got them plus Ruger and Glock - ready for the baddest party haha.
Yep good friends to go along.
Solo camping:
1. Gun
2. High powered flashlight
3. Night vision
4. Dog
5. Knife
6. Pepper spray
Be prepared.
7. Aztec death whistle
Scare the shit out of whoever’s stalking you 😝
You forgot iron man suit
I'm a Martial Artist, I got my hands feet and nunchucks, staff sticks, throwing star knives..
Get a night vision thermal camera, best investment ever for night camping.
I got a night vision camcorder to test out next time. We'll see if I can pick up anything 😃🤞
@@thehoggattprojectwhat brand? Model?
@@user-kvnMN The brand is Owlvision. It's okay, but ultimately I'd like to convert an old DSLR someday.
There are some companies that remove the IR cut filter and block the visible light coming in instead.
@@thehoggattproject let’s hope not actually.
Bring a dog. Probably the best early warning system there is. They will know when something isn't right.
One night while camping in Virginia I could hear the voices of people talking in the pitch black. They had the strangest accent, almost British sounding, but not. I couldn’t make out what they were saying, but it was fragments a conversation between a man, & woman. They’d stop once I shouted “Hello?”, but then I’d hear them again, laughing & talking. It scares me just talking about it, nobody was out there.
@@mattsheezy5469 That is freaky!
two amish lovebirds having fun in the woods, probably didnt hear you
I heard similar stories. Did it get unnaturally quiet around you?
So glad you got out ok! You definitely made a good decision to leave! Stay safe out there! People are much scarier than animals!
Why is everyone so scared of humans? That's the least scary thing in a forest.
@@WatchThis-ek2og "We" disagree.
@@WatchThis-ek2og that's the most scary thing you can encounter in the woods
@@victoralvesdearaujo6242 I encountered scarier things
NEVER go solo into the woods without FIREPOWER!!!
I'd say 9 times out of 10, there are guns going off somewhere within my vicinity.
I live in England...you're not allowed guns here..unless you're a farmer..and still you can't just wander around wavin it willy nilly..lol
YES !!
@@NevilleBamshu23England, just like Ireland is a bit weird. Even a Swiss knife in your pocket is illegal lol… I still wonder how you guys do when you go camping. Not even asking how you do if you get assaulted outside.
When I got stuck in Ireland, I was told that it was okay to hop peoples fences to hike around. I was in southwest Cork and people were friendly. Over here in Washington that's called trespassing haha. I know because I had to do it for work as a land surveyor and most people don't like that. Ireland was a breath of fresh air and a real treat!
In college I used to camp by myself a lot. Helped clear my head, plus all my friends didn’t see the wilderness the same way I did. These days I think your looking at a whole different experience. Thanks and be safe.
Yeah, it's easy to let your mind run wild (especially once it gets dark). But for how many times I've gone out, I have a pretty good success rate. It can definitely be a peaceful experience and like you said... a way to help clear your head. This strange one-off hasn't stopped me.
different experience?? Do you think more people have survival skills now and willing to commit murder? That's kind of preposterous. There's much less woods now, more clueless people, and murder rates are much lower than it was decades ago. Nowadays, there's enough forensics to catch axe murderers.
There are beings amongst us that don’t want to be seen. I whole heartedly suggest no one go into the woods alone at night. You can disappear with no trace this is when you are the most vulnerable. I myself used to have no fear walking in the woods alone at night until 1 night changed that forever. Walking in a local wooded area I crossed a bridge then off to my right I hear what sounds like a tree snapping in half ! Very startled myself it was an extremely loud sound in such a quiet area at almost 1 am no one around I then take this sound as a coincidence of a tree falling as I passed by …. Until it happened again about 3-5 seconds after the initial tree snapping sound & then again !!!!! 3 times and each time the snapping sound got closer and closer the snaps were so loud I can’t emphasize enough I know I’m going to sound crazy for this but it sounded like something was taking those trees down 1 by 1 with ease. The 2nd breaking of the trees completely shook me to my core when the 3rd one let off I hit a full sprint and got out of there but the most distinctive details of that night was how loud those snapping sounds were and how they got closer with each one. I will never ever in life walk the woods at night again
That's intense! I have heard this happen on several occasions, but only the one. It was calm, no wind and yet somehow a giant tree just randomly crashes. I guess it was just it's time to go? I don't know... always seems strange.
Whatever it was, I think it's safe to say they didn't want you there.
@@thehoggattproject ya brother so you know how a tree randomly falling next to you can scare the mess out of you. when it happened to me it was to this day the most unexplainable & scariest thing that’s ever happened to me. The first snap sound I took it as a coincidence I really did I just accepted the fact a tree fell as I was walking thru but it occurred 2 more times after that and each time it got closer and closer I could have easily gone into shock if my flight or fight wasn’t turned on let me emphasize these were not branches falling off a tree these were the most intense snapping sounds I have ever heard the way I tell the story to my friends is I tell them as if King Kong was in there just knocking these things down 1 by 1 big old trees too that have survived a plethora of hurricanes here in Houston
@@wadexdubnationx1735forests and woods are stranger than you could imagine, there are other beings than animals and humans in there …
Holy crap that's terrifying. There isn't one good reason for someone to be lurking in the forest wearing camo in the middle of the night. Only bad reasons come to mind, so I'm glad you got out of there.
Live to camp another day...
You’re crazy as hell for not having a gun!!! Hell I’m a 70 yr old woman & I wouldn’t be without one.
well of course you would have one, you are very close to defenseless without a gun
You’re right even if you’re young you still need protection. Young or old can still die all the same . I don’t believe in guns but I do for. Camping ⛺️ or anytime out somewhere far and it would be good to be able to save your life because camping they are up to no good period to have the nerve to come up to your fire , tent ares. No way . 😊
@@Donkey808ify in some countrys nobody carry guns around😃i dont even need to lock my house door
i guess that is normal if u live in usa lol
@@ziginaigra”in some countries self defense is not allowed” yes, we know
I think you made the best decision. I'm creeped out by the fact he stood there like a statue and didn't say one word. That's really suspicious and honestly unsettling.
We used to go camping as kids armed with just a knife. We never had any fear of people back then, but times have changed. Now days, you leave the city to take a break from all of the craziness just to find out there are just as many crazies in the back country.
That's the main reason I stopped being in love with the woods and now prefer to take my vacations at the beach instead.
first time I have watched any of your stuff. It was great, you told it like it was and didn't add anything just to make the story sound "better". I appreciate that 👍
Thank you! Yeah, I think it's best to tell what happened immediately, so you don't forget any details. I recorded that audio right after I made it back to my vehicle and started driving out of there.
This is exactly why I want thermal/night vision capabilities if I camp alone and I ALWAYS take a rifle with me. If they can see me, I want to be able to see them.
OMG! I would have crapped my pants there and then. It is one reason I don't solo camp. I have read and heard of people just out there to try and scare others, that is so not cool. Anything other than sinister I feel the individual would have said something and not just stood there. Who dresses in camo and creeps around the woods at night and doesn't speak to someone that may have spotted them. Don't blame you for leaving, it was probably for the best. Thanks for sharing. :) :)
@@jacqueline7118 They got lucky they didn't get caught by the wrong people. Maybe that was enough to keep them from doing it again 🤔
This is why my dog and my 10mm always come with me. My dog will let me know something’s coming and my 10mm makes sure it doesn’t cause us any problems.
This is why ole ruger goes camping with me. 357 mag isn't lite but its a good hiking buddy.
I do what you do, and I have two rifles and a pistol with me, and one of the rifles has a nightvision scope. I also have a handheld thermal, which would make it almost impossible for anyone to sneak upon me. None of these things are foolproof, but they give me some peace of mind. Maybe you should look into something like that. Good luck, and be safe out there.
@@MarkHoffman-k7q Thanks for the advice! I just picked up a thermal imaging monocular and plan to test it out tomorrow. If I'm car camping I could have those things readily available, but for backpacking it's too heavy. It's a balancing act but safety is definitely key.
@@thehoggattproject I will switch out other things for that thermal while backpacking.. that's how important it is to me. Once you've used yours for a while, you will never wanna be in the woods without it. Make sure it's a higher resolution, like a 384 or 400. Anything lower and you might not appreciate it very much.
@@MarkHoffman-k7q I looked into it and know the 384 or higher resolution would be great... but they are expensive! They also seem to be more intended for long range. I'll probably upgrade at some point but for now I got the FLIR scout. I'm like it though!
@@thehoggattproject don't give up looking, and waiting for one to go on sale. When the one I bought came out, it sold for $ 3 K, which I wasn't able to spend on it. I waited for a year, and kept my eye on it. When I finally found it on sale, and bought it, I paid $ 1,100 for it, and months later I saw it for less than $ 800, which was a deal I've never even heard of before, ever ! I've bought lower resolution models before, and I can tell you, I regretted getting them, because they were pretty much useless. Also, look into just a basic digital night vision monocular. I have one that clips onto my 22 survival rifle scope, and can be used as an handheld device. PARD makes some cheap and reliable models, and I'm actually impressed by mine. You can find them for less than $ 300. Obviously it's not the same as a thermal, but could be very helpful if needed in an emergency.
@@thehoggattproject I send you another recommendation.. and what a surprise, this site deleted it, like most of my posts.
Maybe not be Rule #1 but a big rule nonetheless: Do not camp near running water, because you can't hear anything over the noise.
When I'm disturbed at night by a persistent noise that sounds like a heavy animal, eg. crunching limbs instead of rustling brush or grass, if it goes quiet when I direct light in that direction and then starts up again and I can't identify the source of the sound, I'll arm up and aggressively rush the source of the noise. Guns up, ready to engage anything that doesn't flee.
In this case, if I saw a human, I'd have taken cover and called out to him. I sometimes, albeit rarely, I travel across country at night, mostly because sleeping during the day in bear country is actually safer than sleeping at night. Once your eyes get used to low light, most people would be surprised at how well you can make your way along.
So, if only for some strange circumstance like that, it's possible that this could be a perfectly innocent encounter. Like maybe he stumbled on to your camp, because land nav is challenging in the dark, then he made a wreck of it as he tried to skirt his way around without disturbing the person in the camp. In the off chance that this is the case, it would be a pity to hose the poor guy with a burst of fire, just on sight.
If he reacts poorly or tries any funny moves on being challenged, then I'd probably just waste him, break camp and move on.
I've got no use for Ted Bundy in camo.
I'm more of a night owl myself and tend not to use lights unless I have to. A lot of times I don't get to the mountains until after 10pm and sure a lot of campers I pass are wondering what the heck is wrong with that guy lol.
In this case, if a person were traveling down the dirt road it would have made more sense. I don't know if the noises prior were related, but I do know what I saw once I got out to the road. We can only speculate now, but I'd like to think they were just hiking along without ill intentions and is why they chose not to engage. No Ted Bundy please!
@@thehoggattproject Well the whole thing is creepy as hell, that's for sure. If I were moving at night, I would have made myself known as soon as the person in the camp became aware. I'd have turned on a light and spoke up.
Too bad, all of it. This sort of thing doesn't improve on the outdoor experience at all.
As someone who's been in the forest and woods numerous times, and currently lives on 10 acres in the woods, leaves and branches crackling are common. I find these scary woods videos funny. The only thing scary is other people you don't know.
I'd love to live on 10 acres! Yeah, especially during fall you get alot of crunching and snapping all over. This incident was no Bueno but it won't stop me from getting back out there to try again.
There is a really creepy video on TH-cam of a guy going out to camp and there was something in the woods forsure and it felt so fucking eerie. You never know what lurks in some of those places lol
@@setme4reehas to be manbearpig
I'm sure he knows the crackling and breaking of branches is normal in the woods, lol. But when you have a creep walking around your camp at night in camo and then stands still like a statue for absolutely no reason that's cause for concern lol.
@@itsthespiceoflife camo in daytime I get but why at night?
I solo camp but almost all of my sites are campgrounds and no disbursed camping in bear country. And I'm always armed - former military, trained, and CCL. Gotta' keep a watch for critters, 4 legged and 2 legged. People ask me if I'm paranoid. You bet, that's why I always have a means to protect myself. Bear spray, powerful light, laser if needed, firearm as last resort. Enjoy your time in the woods! PS: I see what you mentioned at 8:11 and I think that's a shadow. Either that or a flesh eating skinwalker demon. Not sure. But you made the right choice... When in doubt, bug out!!
I've gone to a few campgrounds but in groups of people and had a good time. I'll have to try solo sometime. I also like being able to disperse camp over here though as well. Haven't had any problems with bears yet but they are around...
Yeah, the way the shadow changes shape could just be a trick of the light or something. This is my better camera, but my phone made a stump change shape a bunch in another video short I posted. This is why I prefer to turn off all the noise reduction in camera to reduce artifacts. Thanks for commenting!
@@thehoggattproject I also should mention I have night vision binoculars, a pretty nice pair. Can take 60mpxl stills and video. Even when its completely dark I can see pretty well out to about 300 yards. No Bigfoot spotted yet though!
@@ChefDuane That's awesome! I just got a pair I'm looking to experiment more with. They are hard to keep steady without a tripod though. Good for wide open spaces!
similar situation, about 20 years ago out taking long exposure night photos with my son, it was a clear calm winter night in Scotland, the subject of the photo was a wooden suspension bidge over a river in a forest, after a while we heard breaking branches where there is no path and difficult terrain to traverse, we were sitting in silence while the camera was doing doing it's thing when a fox ran by like we weren't there, some of the breaking sounds we heard would have taken a lot of force and not accidental or a deer etc., it didn't take long before we packed up and went home, it's an area very close to where I live and somewhere I've been to lots at night taking photos but this one occasion still makes me wonder what could have made those sounds, theres no animals around here that could do it.
The thing that bugs me the most about solo camping is when you have a fire the only thing you can see is right by the fire. you can't see anything in the distance and especially outside the immediate area.
And yet the fire is one of the best things about camping! That's why you got to own your own piece of land I guess 🤷
Deep bush... if your sixth sense kicks in... start the chainsaw and cut wood.... nothing like a chain saw starting up in the dead of the night... top of the food chain.. also the sound of a 30.06 echoing through out the ranges in darkness ... the sound of chaos brings calm and peace...
I would never go camping without a firearm. Not ever.
Establishing that... It's amazing how completely helpless and afraid you can feel even with a rifle when the 'creep' sets in. 🌳
Camping vids - couple of hundred views
Alleged evidence of the supernatural - couple of thousand views
Implication of severe danger - couple of hundred thousand views
You know how to play the game 👍🏻
I am a wildlife expert been working out there for over 20yrs, people have told many stories about sighting a tall black figure around 7,2 and almost every case of these sighting has a story along with it of the victims waking up with sore bums. they call him the jiggyjiggy man. 3 of the victims weirdly still go to the same spot calling his name in the night, even after wat I would assume was a horrific experience.🤔
@@LojKop-l1v Sounds like I made the right call getting out of there then 😄
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Height doesn’t matter. Black figures are always bad news.
Everyone saying how he’s making it up have either never been in such a situation or don’t know how to read people or both. Cuz some of us know BS when we hear it and this guy isn’t BSing.
I've been in that situation before as well. How do you know he's not lying? Seriously. How do you know?
Hey, maybe it was your presence that scared the crap out of him, so he froze in terror? Probably telling people his story today about the terrifying guy with the torch and how he would never camp solo in the woods again. Ever! lol
Haha, maybe... except I didn't see anybody else out there during the day. I hiked a bit up the road the opposite direction and it kept going. My guess is they came in from that way.
It's also possible that the noises I heard in the woods were unrelated to the person on the dirt road after I stepped out. Could have just been a coincidence of timing that they were passing through in camo?
It's sad when you can't camp without some weirdo stalking or watching. Never go alone or unarmed.
Why is this enjoyable to anyone is beyond me...
It's rare to have this type of encounter if you know how to pick the right spots. Exploring is part of it though, just gotta be vigilant in unknown territory.
I'm going to guess it was a sasquatch. They are very curious and like to watch campers all night, often coming into the camp looking for food. Keeping a fire lit seems to keep them away. Scary, but still safer than having a human creeping around.
@@nancymclaughlin7626 I was right at that point (lighting the fire) and had to take a few minutes to really decide if I should or not. I think it's best to follow your instincts. Live to camp another day!
Next time, get a thermal imaging camera. It doesn't matter how dark that spot is, you will always see something with it.
I've always wanted one, for now I've got night vision though. I'll keep an eye out for a thermal imaging device as well.
Just happened to click on this out of curiosity, I don't camp at all, not gonna lie this hasn't persuaded me to start😆😆😆
I got quite a few other adventures that turned out well. If it were always like this Noone would do it lol.
Why I NEVER camp near the creek... As you probably know, all sorts of animals come to the creek at night so I camp AWAY from the creek. Take a pointer from an expert camper.
Pulled straight from the fs.usda.gov:
"There are two primary reasons for the 200 ft Leave No Trace guideline:
1) to avoid or minimize pollution of surface waters, and
2) to facilitate wildlife access to water sources, particularly in arid environments".
Makes sense to me!
Something like this happened to me back in April but it was daytime. me and my boyfriend drove FAR in the woods, like actual boonies, i never thought anyone would be there, we were just there for 10 minutes when we start hearing branches breaking and 2 men just walk out of the woods and ask if its our property and i just froze in fear but said no and they just weirdly walked by us and pretended they were looking at something behind us and just stood there looking back at us maybe 10 meters away.. i was almost too scared to walk back to the truck. No idea what was going on but i dont like to think of it. Havent been there since.
Sounds like it may have been people hunting and wanting to know if you were the owner to get permission? I dunno, I've heard stories like that where people hunt on other people's properties and the deer crosses onto another.
At least they came out of the brush rather than hiding though. That has the potential to be worst though it sounds like.
Great Vid thank you!.
Always trust your gut when it comes to camping anywhere..
The only time I feared while camping in my suburban was in Northern Montana in Grizzly country..
I broke my rule about camping around people and 4x4"d at 1:30 am to return to a parking lot with lots of people..
Strange feeling coming from a flat lander from California
Grizzlies ain't no joke! We just have the black bears here in WA. Thanks for watching!
Only solo camped on my way cross country on my bicycle in 1967 when I was 18. The only things I encountered were mosquitoes and cockroaches down south.
I’d rather have a wolf encounter than taking a stranger with me in the woods or meeting one during the trip.
Especially one who doesn’t say hello and pretends to be a fucking statue lol like wtf u doing bro
Sounds absolutely horrible! Makes you wonder if there’s some creepy group that hunts humans in the woods!! Maybe that’s where all the missing people are… maybe it’s just evil man, not bf or anything else but regular ol creepy man!
(I almost feel the need to apologize for mentioning this icky scenario, but I guarantee you have already considered Every possible reason there would be a man in camo sneaking around creepville!)
Please be well armed and I truly wish you the best, since you will probably continue to go solo camping. There must be something to it that many people love, something that I can’t relate to. ❤
@@Mbee3-m2b Thanks for your comments. It really just boils down to picking the right spot to do it. This was definitely not the right spot lol.
Why would people go camping on their own, there's so much danger out there ,😢
It can be an exhilarating experience. You can also keep safe if you go to the right place and are properly prepared. I used to only camp with others but have enjoyed going solo lately.
The red light works with many critters because they can't see it to be attracted to it. However, if you leave normal lights on (which they can see) it kind of negates the red light.
Yes! Even I have trouble seeing with the red light. That's why I bounce back and forth. I try to use the red light and no light as much as possible though to conserve batteries and detour the bugs.
i grew up camping on the mogollon rim of northern arizona from about the age of seven. around memorial day weekend we would always do a one week camp out with extended family, so aunts, uncles, cousins, my folks and siblings. there'd be about 40 of us and my aunts and uncles would get us kids around the fire and tell us scary stories from their childhood. my uncle andrew would always end the stories by telling us that the thing you need to fear in the woods is not ghosts or wild animals, but other humans. i always thought this was weird. but now, almost 30 years and dozens of camp outs with friends, family and solo later, i know exactly what he meant. there are so many people who will get possessive about a certain area that they don't own, but think is there special spot. so many people who get their kicks by stalking people and seeing how good they are at it. so many people who are also scared of other people in nature and would normally be cool people in society but they run across a solo stranger in the woods and their spidey senses tingley just like anyone else's. i've had one paranormal encounter that was pretty wild by an old abandoned mine on the backside of the pinal mountains, and two human driven encounters that i'm glad to have survived over the years. i will never not love camping, but you always have to stay strapped and be on your toes constantly.
@@PhxVanguard Thanks for sharing! Yes, it took me a while to realize that as well. Plenty of weird experiences and why I'm stating to document things.
I would love to hear your story about the Pinal mountains. My family would go there a lot when I was a kid. One of my favorite places. It has changed so much now. I know there have been fires which makes me sad. Last time I was there, it have me spidy senses.
You're not afraid of this guy -> the Mogollon Monster!!?? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mogollon_Monster
Never. Camp. Alone. People!!!
Always 2A.. Camping in the woods or at home in bed, always 2A
I used to fish at night on Fridays by myself about 45 years ago. There were scary things like a beaver splashing his tail right in front of me, loose large dogs running the shorelines and across my sleeping bag as I moved myself out of the way up towards top of dam, not knowing if they were mean? And a few people sneaking up and throwing some rocks. Stuff I could explain. The scary thing that stopped me from overnight fishing was the invisible rock throwing entity. I thought i heard a fish jump but after the second splash I knew it was a rock. So, i started walking towards my pickup on the other end of the dam carrying my gear and I was being followed as if someone was on top of the dam throwing a rock now and then. To dark to see. I thot I was going to be jumped or hit by a rock but kept heading to the pickup. As i reached the pickup I placed my gear on the passenger side. I walked around the front of the pickup and was about to reach the driver's side door and the closed door came open on its own right in front of me. I felt startled but guess what there no one was there. Usually on a 63 chevy pick up when the door opens there is noise from the latches, but it opened with a silence. Well going through the motions, I got in the vehicle closed the door and drove off unharmed. Just this year I'm starting to fish and camp by myself and I'm 66 now. True experience.
Woah... Thanks for sharing your story! It's certainly puzzling when odd things happen that can't be explained. I've had my door shut, but never open. Creepy!
And like you said, other strange incidents could be explained, but not this one. I'm glad to hear you are back at it again. Hope you stay safe out there and find peace and joy in it like before
I love to camp here in America. No one for many miles around and properly armed to deal with any situation.
I always wear my reserve chute in the woods. You never know when your main chute will fail.
I like that!
Good call on your part…no doubt, you saved your life by leaving.
Maybe that person was following you from the start! As you wouldn't just randomly walk up on someone in the woods unless they live in that area ' I do Rangery and bush craft myself and I've noticed strange things like that but it's more common near area's within walking distance of people ' But you can set up Trip wires and traps around your area ' I always camp in an area that's a only way walk to so I can ' Set up a Defensive spot that I can See anyone that gets close ' but you could build up a small wall around your area with Fallen trees to make it harder for people to get closer to you without making a noise
@@SeanBainbridge-ky1mw I've actually got a trip alarm to test out and like the idea of a one-way in system. I have got trapped at the end of a one-way road before though, and that was a pretty sketchy scenario to be in (luckily they didn't see me).
take a dog, bibles, horns, pellet guns. fireworks. walkie talkie , first aid kit, snacks foods extra foods, set up camera system around you 4 . set up warning parameter. near tent have access to climb up tree. Take least 7 people with you. 3 watch for few hours 3 sleep. 1 taking turns on monitor. 1 helper audio video. This would be better. Your home camp- base camp do not leave. have extra snacks...water and be on guard. set up 3 tents. extra flashlights- alarm sound.
Claymores are pretty good, they say.
This isn't the walking dead, you will never encounter people unless you're camping next to your car and it's an obvious clearing. There are not even that many people who are willing to get off a deer stand or a hunting trail to run into you out in the complete wilderness.
Don't forget booby traps.
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The thing is you may be seeing a serial killer looking for an easy victim? Last I heard at any given time about 200 to 250 roam within the US.
That is definitely a freaking thought to ponder on! Thanks!!
Not the dark you should fear it's what's in the dark you should fear
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least in the dark they cannot see you be stealthy
Demonic entities you can't see are the most concerning but faith in Yeshua ( Christ ) you get the gift of divine protection.
Please consider a relship with Creator Father , holy spirit by praying daily 🙏✝️
No way I would camp alone out in the dark woods
ALWAYS TRUST your INSTINCTS !!!
Who says :
"Gee, I'm glad I DIDN'T listen to my instincts."
People with anxiety disorders
@@ExpertContrarian teehee
Now imagine this scenario 1100 years ago when u had no flashlight just the sword on ur side
We're spoiled to have so much at our disposal!
@@thehoggattproject by myself I'd be weirded out for sure to. I'd be all inside my own head thinking the worst!!
@@jordanwilson3618 It can start out that way, but the more you do it the easier it gets... sorta haha.
When I go camping, always take my Belgian Malinois, Recurve Hunting Bow and I surround all 4 sides with Shotgun Primer Activated Alarms with Trip Wires. Any human or otherwise trying their hand then they going to get the shock of their lives. Stay safe.
@@markjohnson2166 I've actually got a perimeter thing to try out as well. This one just sets off an alarm I think but still might be good to see if it catches anything.
A lot of predator animals hunt at night….wolves, fox, bear….even your household cat is up all night. I slept in the Cloquet forest in Minnesota with just a sleeping bag. I awoke in the middle of the night by breaking branches…..after it got the scent from me, it snorted a ran off. I did not see it but am convinced it was a buck. Later that night I heard timber wolves scream. It was creepy but I lived to tell the story. A Marlin 30/30 helps to calm your nerves.
It seems increasingly impractical to be camped out in the open where one is completely visible to everyone passing by. The idea of sleeping in such an exposed manner feels quite unsafe and, frankly, rather maddening. Camping should be an opportunity to connect with nature while also feeling secure and private.
I believe it would be far more sensible to consider alternative sleeping arrangements. For instance, sleeping in the woods atop a tree or, if that is not feasible, finding a way to sleep below the surface could provide the necessary privacy and protection. This would not only enhance the camping experience but also promote a sense of safety for all involved.
I would appreciate the chance to discuss this further and explore options that could ensure a more secure and enjoyable experience in the great outdoors.
@@JaysHitt It all depends on what type of camping you are doing I guess... if you go to a campground then you are usually next to other people. If you are wild camping then you are just picking some random spot in the woods.
If the spot is remote enough, then I actually prefer the openness as opposed to being in the dense forest. It can feel less claustrophobic. I toss and turn when I sleep so up in a tree probably would be bad for me lol. I have built underground shelters before and they can be pretty neat.
Dude something growls at you between the 1:36 and 1:39 mark also if you stop ot at the 136 mark left side of screen something is watching you. You can see outline of its arm and head! Watch on a bug screen wow
There’s nothing creepier than dark woods at night I got lost traveling once it got very late n I was in deep thick woods on a narrow dark road had to pull over n sleep n I was freaked out thank god I found my way out in morning cuz no one would’ve found me if car failed idk why anyone would purposely go into woods alone - stay safe
@@Lynn67mama I know what you mean! I was stranded out in Neah Bay once in woods I had never been (vehicle got stuck). Luckily, I was with a buddy but we had to hike out 2 miles to the nearest road.
After that we hitched a ride from a generous local who took us back to our cabin. We had a large group going out on a charter that next morning so was able to have one of them tow me out. Good times!
Staying inside the car will be best
@@gloria84073 It does add a layer of security but isn't always feasible. I like to sleep in a tent when I can though. Gives you the full experience.
It's baffling why some folks don't take a sidearm with 'em when out in the dark woods.
Seeing you set the chair on the carhartt jacket to stabilize it made me wanna get a carhartt. Good advertising! 😂
Yeah, reviewing the footage made me laugh when I saw that. I Always keep it in the vehicle as a backup for when it gets cold, and I didn't bring enough layers. I think I've had it for 10 years or more now. Great jacket!
I almost always camp at the end of the trail as far away from other humans as possible. I still have many forms of self-protection at my disposal at all times. Only a couple of times has anyone been stupid enough to approach my camp in a non-friendly manor. One of them defecated on himself, the punk couple up the river just cried. Your camp is your home and your home not negotiable.
I was telling it how I experienced it in real-time. I tried to rationalize the shadow-like head and shoulders as a person wearing a hood over their head and walking away.
I didn't realize until I had gone back that the area was nearly 5ft lower than the ground I was standing on. This would have made the figure much too tall to be a person.
10:08 scary. Terrifying. So you saw him walking to your truck. Good following your intuition.
I saw a ghost when sleeping in the woods. I talked to it and it said camping is not allowed, so I cancelled the camp and went home.
Why anyone, and i mean ANYONE would solo camp without a gun boggles my mind.
Nothing ( animal or human ) can be trusted.
*The poor, curious sasquatch:* see, humans never even give me a _chance_ to explain myself
Slept in a tent in Botswana: Lions and Hyenas outside - not so far.
We forgot to close the tent entrance - only mosquito net left. Woke up with the animals noise and rushed to close it.
Following morning Lion tracks all around the camp.
That's intense! I don't think you could convince me to do that.
Maybe it was nothing! Maybe it was just a shadow from a fern! but I say something...ALWAYS TRUST YOUR INTUITION. If you felt something strange, just leave!
The pinned comment could have just been a shadow (noticed after looking at the footage), but the person I saw on the pipeline was real. I had already made the decision to pack up and that solidified it was the right one 🙌
Likely could've been a curious sasquatch
Or Michael Myers
@@justkim9827Mike is a suburbs guy
Last year while stealth camping (wild camping is illegal where I live) in a forest not too far from my home, it was about 3 AM, when I heard something making its way through the branches of the bushes and then making a loud "throat-clearing" sound quite close to my tent. 😬 It wa probably just one of those small deer that we have here. I hope.
Wild camping in a forest is not the best idea.
You gotta do whatcha gotta do. I don't see the problem if you leave no trace. I'm actually working on a stealth camp video right now lol. Anything at 3am is startling!
@@thehoggattproject Getting caught by the police may give a fine of 140 EUR/155 USD (I am from Europe).
The administrative fine, however, is far higher, so I read. 🙄
Ridiculous.
@@ibizenco Yeah, that is ridiculous 😑
This gave me the CHILLS!!!!
@@fouraces1949 me too! Haha, thanks.
GetchaA’Glock👌🏼
You may want to carry a 900-mile laser pen pointer(cheap) & a survival 6" blade knife to your hiking/camper kit as a defensive weapon. Tie your knife to a medium-sized tree branch about 4-5 feet long; you have a spare area for any danger. The laser can blind any beast and be used for signaling. When you hear someone outside your tent shout "Go away I am armed with a .357 magnum (even if you don't have one) and will use it and I am also calling the police." If you have an M80 firecracker light one and throw it out the tent door the bang will scare most creatures away. I keep a New Police 9mm PAK blank pistol(very loud) that I use to scare intruders away.
900 mile lazer😂
With these videos I always look hard in the background thinking I’ll see someone just watching behind a tree or something
Yes, I'm thinking the same thing when I go to edit the footage. Even after, I'm sure I've missed something...
My first time watching your channel, creeped me out. I’m always afraid of someone stalking me in the woods.
@@polluter1986 I am now too! I picked up some night vision and a thermal monocular since the incident. When someone (or something) is out there now, I should have a better chance of spotting them.
It’s a Sasquatch checking you out. Probably would have left you alone. Still, better safe than sorry.
Next week I'm thinking of revisiting a place I had a scary encounter. Last time I was out that way, it wasn't accessible though. We'll see how that goes.
grew up in Northern maine ...never had anything bother me in 6 decades of camping , except some drunken friends i had come with me..and we are all in mid sixties now..
@@daveholden8113 Yup, never really had problems camping groups. Just a few scares but nothing major.
I would easily have courage to go alone in woods like that no problem just give me iron man suit, night vision,all Superman abilities and durability,and a good ol’ 12 gauge.Easy peasy lemon squeezy.😊
Haha, sounds like you're ready to go to battle!
Whenever something like this happens, the camera doesn't focus, or people forget to push records. There's always an excuse for not getting it on video, I think people just make up stories to get more views on their channel
I can assure you I did not make this up. I'm not trying to make any excuses for why it didn't record either, but I made the mistake of setting my camera to ECO mode to save battery life. This means that you need to wake it up by pressing a button first before hitting record. I just hit record and was more focused on getting out of there. By the time I realized it hadn't been recording it was gone. I know... sounds like a big fish story.
You should know that real life almost always works out that way, especially when you’re not expecting something.
I will never go out to the woods. Iive in the Appalachian chain.
I've heard some strange stories come from there. From how much traffic that place gets I guess it's to be expected 🤷
Men choose the bear too.
I was looking for this.
survival tips 101: always carry a loaded firearm + additional ammos if camping alone