Everyone here is entitled to their opinion, Ive said it before and its true - I am 1000% always open to criticism, valid or not. You are all heard! Much love to you all.
"Where's my gun! I have a gun!" And, next time, go dark! Throw something to get them off your trail, lay down & shut the hell up! Listen to your surroundings & don't move until you can no longer hear or see them!!
I know you were in panic mode there, but constantly voicing how scared and unsure you are to predators isn't usually the best option. And then keeping your headlight on that whole time just lights you up like a beacon.
@@TheNorthwestWind u needed ur headlight on your head on what are u gonna do defend yourself in the dark? maybe you could have left the light off inside the tent but when it comes to ur head light u needed that on so u can fucking see
@@johnjoey88 And he's still a beacon to the guy following him. Your eyes adjust to the dark. If other guy has no light he's in the same situation. Clearly the light wasn't helping him much as he kept falling over anyway. Also he would have been able to hide easily had he not had it on, and much more likely the guy wouldn't have been able to follow him had he not been lighting up the forest as he ran. If anything, keep it off until the guy is coming at you and blind him, then you actually have the element of surprise on YOUR side, not his. He was in flight mode, not fight mode.
You need to rename this video: "Step by step how to encourage a predator to let them know you have no idea what you're doing, and that you're helpless prey."
He doesn't know how many there are, if they're armed or not, what their intentions are, he's got nothing but a knife to defend himself with and it's pitch black are you really going to act like you'd square up and scare them off 💀 dont be a dickhead
What people dont realise is, this guy is running out of his mind in the pitch black on an icy wet night and genuinely eating shit multiple times (as expected in such treaturous conditions) He's literally gassed out from running so hard. I can't see somebody doing all this for clout. Seems like genuine panic and putting himself at risk of a bad injury. I believe it.
Rule number one of stealth/bushwack camping. When your creep alarm goes off, listen to it and relocate. I say this from experience and having a hard head. 😂. Ive had similar encounters over the years. Finally started listening to me creep alarm and haven’t had a problem since.
Brother, never go camping without a handgun. You never know when you'll need to protect yourself, from a bear, rattlesnake, or in this instance from other people. Stay safe and don't let this discourage you.
I had a similar situation but in the outback of Australia, camped stealth, central Western QLD, a kilometer off a main dirt road with my dog, on a cycle tour. Never had trouble before or after, but was camped in semi arid, low shrub area, someone came into my camp about 7.30 pm at night, whilst I was cooking dinner, I was in the tent as it had rain earlier, my dog started growling, someone was very close to the tent. I was a licensed pistol owner, this particular trip was the first time I had ever taken it out with me. I yelled out I have a gun, that's when someone said back to me bullshit. I turned off the light opened the fly door and shot a round into the sky, I heard someone say "shit, he has got a gun", and they ran off flat out, that's when I realised their were 3 of them. Whilst they were running away, I was packing up, took me about 15minutes to do that, got the dog in his trailer and headed south in the direction I was going, in the bush with no lights for about a km, then merged back onto the dirt road, and kept on riding all night. Found a free camping area about 100km down the road set up camp and slept the day out. I was shit scared at the time, and I am a former soldier; Having the pistol saved me, but I was close to shooting them, that's what scared me the most. Don't have a gun anymore, as I don't do anymore remote trips on my own
This is really interesting reading this comment as an American, I immediately was surprised that the intruders were surprised that you had a gun but then remembered you guys don't hand out guns as freely over there lol. I just always assume someone is carrying unless proven otherwise. I am glad this worked out well for you, I cant imagine it was easy to shake off that encounter very quickly. I have heard a great tip to always keep a large men's pair of shoes along with your own if camping by yourself, possibly to deter someone looking for an easy target
Darabase1, I found your true story more thrilling, and scary, than TNW's obviously contrived video. I am truly glad that both you, and your dog were able to get out of that frightening situation unharmed.
Everyone hating saying you shoulda done this and this. You are saying that from the comfort of your couch. In a freaky situation allota times you just freeze and blurt whatever comes to mind. Adrenaline is a hell of a thing alot of people dont experience to often. Glad your ok, man. Take care
In the comment section of another stealth camping video i read a great tip: "around your camp, string a perimeter of 2mm paracord knee high onto which you dangle some tin cans." You've got a simple alarm
This is not a stealth camping. For future in situation like this remain calm and don't let the intruders know your location. Turn of your light, don't make noise and continue increasing your distance from them while tracking their location by listening.
After watching your video on Dark Matter I highly recommend using night vision goggles over a flashlight. The flashlight makes you resemble a lighthouse which in that instance was a bad thing.
I think it’s definitely open to interpretation and I’m more aligned with the ideology that it’s basically sleeping or camping anywhere that you are technically not supposed to
God, only if you have no idea how to take care of yourself, like maybe a three-year old. This guy is a joke, and his decisions in a crisis is enough to draw every bad guy within a 40 mile radius. FAFO🙄
My brother in law has an extremely bright flashlight with strobe affect. This can be a great defense in itself as it will blind and disorient anyone approaching you in a dangerous manner.
This has got to be the most comical stealth camping gone wrong. (I don't know where their at - I see u ) I got a knife - where's my knife) ( I can't see where they went - I see u ) ( stop touching my stuff - u can have it ) smfh I bet they were laughing their asses off.
Man. That was an epic adventure. I am very happy you are ok. I hate that you had to deal with that. No one knows how they would handle that situation until they are in it.
As someone who's done a fair amount of hiking in isolated areas and would occasionally come across addicts I found it best just to stay quiet and keep moving. one thing I learned is that most people on meth are scared of the dark and "ghosts". Sometimes just acting casual and not being fear driven can go along ways as well, so can a weapon just don't hurt any random people. It's not just addicts but normal people to who can freak out if they think you're up to no good. Wish we could of seen them and thankfully they didn't screw with your vehicle.
This is one of the scariest videos ever! To imagine these creeps were hanging around pretty much the entire time you were setting up. Then, waited for dark to take the creepiness up notch... whoa! Glad your alright, man.
I just tried to treat everybody the way I would like to be treated. And when I fail at it, I feel tremendous guilt because I grew up being treated like that and I know exactly how it feels.
Tent camping in a populated area is always risky. You should have brought a dog with you. Even with my dog, I set tripwires around my perimeter that discharge a 12 gauge blank. I always have a shotgun and revolver, but you really can't shoot people unless the situation becomes dire. Headlamps are great, but a powerful flashlight is essential. My ranch is in the Montana wilderness, so encountering dangerous game is a possibility. These days, encountering miscreants is also possible. In the future, never run through the woods or a forest in the dark, even with a strong flashlight. A serious injury is life-threatening when you are alone like you were. Hypothermia was a real possibility had you gone down. Learn from this, and it will be a win. Don't think for a minute that stealth-camping in an unknown area - even in a van or RV - is any safer than your experience. I've been a camper since 1980 and have had many tense nights.
I'm from NW Montana also and I'm more scared of the 2 legged animals than of the 4 legged variety! You know WHAT the 4 leggeds can and will use....humans are much more unpredictable! My first time tent camping, we were at a campground around middle Thompson lake. There was 1 camper there but no vehicle. My ex and I set up tent, made dinner, fished and swam. We had all brand new camping gear. I've always camped in a camper with my parents lol. So this was totally new to me. I had parked my truck surrounded my trees...well, we were in the tent and I could hear someone walking. Of course I freaked out and I went and sat in my truck. Ex was still in the tent lol. I lit up a cigarette and was smoking, had window down and next thing I knew, I saw a flash, heard a boom and felt that bullet go right where my cigarette was hanging out. My ex heard it, jumped in the truck and we got the hell outta there without turning on the headlights! We went to the little bar/restaurant about 10 miles away and slept in my truck. Went back in the am to get our stuff. It was all there 🤷♀️. Makes you wonder what is up with people anymore. Now I stealth camp in a camper....I hide my camper out in the woods, have a couple of dogs and I'm always packing a k-bar and ruger usually goes with me too! But that's for the 4 legged ones....enjoyed your video and I was just as scared as you. My heart was tripping! Great content friend...
That honestly sounds so terrifying. Glad everything worked out OK. Much love to you, and yeah, I definitely am considering some options when it comes to that kind of stuff for future camp
Damn Sam, that got me more freaked out than a horror film. If I was you I’d get some mace or bear spray ASAP. That light coming towards you before you left got me. I appreciate the effort and the danger. I hope you have a safer stealth next week, may your sausage always have peppers.
This story had more holes then his pants. ripped my ass . I got camping pants with those same wear damage in the crotch it took months of camping to acquire, If there were real downtrodden people out there his shit would all be gone, Cant wait for the bigfoot encounter episode LOL.
Yep. These were my favorite pair of fishing and camping pants. I’ve had them for like 15 years literally. Since I was like 19 years old because buying a $40 pair of pants back then was a lot for me lol and once I couldn’t wear them to work anymore I made them my outdoor pants. I had sewn the crotch four or five different times and you are talking about had been repaired and reopened every time so I gave up and said once they are done, they are done. Going into this video they were on their last leg and after this video they were destroyed. I do miss them a lot, I’ve never had a pair of pants fit me better.
@@TheNorthwestWind my edc lights are a thrunite catapult mini (thrower) and lumintop fw3a (flood) they're both nice small lights. Lumencraft RUclips channel has a lot of good info on choosing a good reliable light or pair of lights to help choose a good solution. Good luck and stay safe!
"I have a knife!... Where's my knife?" OMG this is the scariest thing to hear. Even sleeping at home i know where a defensive tool is at all times. Be prepared! Yes, your light glows through the rain fly, and at least the edges. I've yet to see a tent that doesnt glow when a light is turned on inside. Instead of hiding in your tent and filming, step out and claim your space. Better that than to be trapped in a tent that is only protecting you from moisture. Also instead of "record" say you're "live-streaming".... Also use the words "I've called the police" instead of "i'm calling" as there are quite a few minutes until they'd show up. Surprised your stuff got left behind. So maybe they did believe you were going to call the police? ... Maybe take some self defense classes in the future? Camping alone, one of the first thing's i'd do when making my campsite, is to make a spear in case of large wild animals such as dogs, pigs, bear, deer... people... ... Glad you made it safe, but if i was looking to steal from you, i would have just slowly followed you, and waited to pounce when you fell for the umpteenth time. Be calm and prepared.
I think you are right, when editing I realized my other tent is darker green and I can see light through. This is all great advice, that I wasnt prepared for in the moment - but will try my best to be incase there is (hopefully not) a next time. Much love to you for taking the time to leave some good stuff - Cheers my friend
I was thinking more about what i would do while on a hike today, and honestly a handgun and a floodlight seem to be a serious consideration, if you're going to keep doing this by yourself. At the very least you should have a can of bear mace, for use against both bears, and people. They also make hand grenade type light/sirens to draw attention and warn people away. Bottom line is you need to have multiple plans.... a knife for immediate defense, a gun for range defense, and a way to contact support for support as you book it out of the area. Just tell the police you were testing camping gear and taking a nap, but slept too long and were being followed by people while you were trying to leave.... 90% truth, and leaving out 10% that can be happily misunderstood in your favor. Not the best use of the police's time, but if these guys are gonna assault you, they're just as willing to assault someone else. So just bve aware you're unintetnionally fishing for ne'er-do-wells... @@TheNorthwestWind
Great to see some constructive criticism without being mean. I agree 100%. But I think these weren't thieves, more likely pranksters. People who hang out there often and saw him camping and decided to have a laugh. They were lucky, they could get hurt if they pull these stunts on more prepared campers.
There's a reason why you're feeling spooked, always remember to go with your gut feelings they're screaming at you to leave, I noticed your head was on a swivel the whole time and that was in the daylight you were very unsettled! my dad always said the good go down with the sun, the evil rise with the moon! Human or animal
Just came across this video and channel while watching this video. I haven't finished this video yet, as I'm walking my dog and I paused the video while she was using the restroom and I started looking at these comments. I came across this comment that I am now replying to, and a thought came to mind. I have been a 21st century gold miner myself for over a quarter of a century now, with my own claim deep in the heart of the richest California gold rush of 1849 Mining districts. Sal from personal experience, as well as having quite a few friends that are x military. They taught me hat best thing to do when stalking. Pray or the enemy is to watch the crowd. Rather than put your eyes on the prey or the enemy reason being weather at the animal or a human being. Both can feel eyes on them and chances are they will spot you. So the reason in my opinion that you felt like eyes were on you. Most likely was because there were eyes on you.
I was thinking this! Announcing out loud that you can’t find your knife, you don’t know where the perpetrators went, you can’t see them anymore, etc. is a sure fire way to make the situation worse.
Seriously this was better than Blair Witch and with a twist of pure comedic action! I haven’t laughed so good in awhile 😂 Thank You ❤ Also when my car does get towed I will now know where not to sleep in the wild again Thank You 😊
when you feel like someone is watching you your gut says somethings not right gotta get out of there, my heart was racing on edge of my seat Im glad you’re okay
That was a frightening experience. I don’t know why some people feel the need to mess with people like that. Anyway you got a new subscription from me. Looking forward to watching more of your stuff. Scott from the uk 🇬🇧
Who knows why people do what they do? I was just trying to have a pleasant and quiet evening in the woods. Definitely not fun but still fun to watch and look back on lol. I want to see how I feel about this in like 10 years when I go watch it again. Thank you for being here, my friend, I hope everything is going well across the pond. Please feel free to share my channel with all of your friends over there lol, thank you for the love and support and kindness my friend. Much love to you.
Yo seeing this on Nukes Top 5 scared the sh*t out of me. I'm so glad you got out of their ok. hope to see more cool stuff from you in the future. ❤️👍 Edit: yoooo 65 is the most likes I've gotten lol.
Okay so that was truly terrifying. I’ve seen some scary camping videos on RUclips but this topped all of them. When they were walking around your tent and no one was responding to you. Seriously bone chilling. Glad you made it out okay man 🙏🏻
Right when he was filming himself walk away I was thinking, he’s gotta come back for the camera…. Then he said, “gotta come back for the camera,” and I about died laughing! That was freaking hilarious!
Dude dont take the fake vidoe route. I find it very hard to believe this is real. If it is i totally apologize but the hype you made for this video didn't meet expectations.
Obviously this was a learning experience but in the future if your trying to stealth camp put a blackout item over your tent so even when your light is on (preferably red) it shouldn’t be visible from the outside
This had me shook! You felt weird from the moment you got to your spot, listen to that feeling every single time even if it’s so minuscule that you think it’s just in your head. I’m glad you are safe! The metroparks and state parks in Ohio especially up around Cleveland can be some really scary places at times. It will always be home but I’m glad I got out of there. Safe travels and much love from Denver ❤️
Hey NW, a little tip I have for you is called the 30 second rule, you need to be able to pack all your necessities in 30 seconds and leave the rest behind. Some other obvious things are carrying a firearm and reviewing the laws for self-defense with a pew pew. You clearly had adrenaline which explains you tripping ALOT. If you want to watch a good video on how to evade from someone tracking/chasing you, watch this video from Garand thumb titled "How to evade a professional military" obviously you might not be getting tracked by some professional tracker, but it can teach you important skills regardless if you're running away from a hobo.
This brand is a Winterial, but if you amazon "Bivy" Tents, there are a ton to choose from. I def recommend something bigger if you're not looking to go super duper light weight
I backpack a lot and former military. Jessica is also insane for thinking you should’ve gone back to get your stuff in the dark 1. Always listen to your gut and leave 2. Your light didn’t matter when they were walking outside. They were scoping you out before 3. Don’t ever be passive if someone is walking outside, esp touching your tent. If this is real, you’re lucky they didn’t attack you inside the tent. 4. Do not ever announce you can’t find your weapon 5. Say you have a gun over a knife 6. Call 911 instead of recording. They don’t care that you are recording your murder 7. Deep breaths and compartmentalize. Have an anchor calming thought. Panic leads to death and do not ever put across the impression that you’re panicked 8. Always know where you came from, danger or not (I was also SAR) 9. I can’t stress enough not to announce your panic 10. Don’t yell about your property when your life is in danger 11. Life > video recording. Do not loudly talk or whisper talk while in danger, especially at night when things are quiet enough to hear whispers. 12. Don’t announce you don’t have a firearm, that you’re out of breath, or your phone is soaked, or your knee and ankle hurts 13. Go straight to safety instead of stopping to assess your shit, and loudly talk, in the dark 5 mins from your vehicle. You were not safer at all. Hence saying you saw them not even 2 mins later. I seriously hope this was scripted because this was seriously concerning to watch the lack of self preservation. I hope you have better instincts and protection strategies now.
If someone was chasing you through the woods or messing with you I don’t think you’d be marking yourself with a light allowing them to follow you easily. Entertaining video but the realism is questionable at best.
Risk vs reward. If they had been wandering his campsite prior to approaching, they were already aware of his presence. It wouldn’t be smart to just wander in the pitch black darkness with no sense of direction if/when someone or something is following you. You’re at more of a risk of bad shit happening. Does the light give him away? Sure. But helps him find his way to any sort of populated area. If someone is pursuing, they’re less likely to do something with witnesses.
I think we need to get you a super bright flashlight and some sort you personal protection. Gun, pepper gun, something. I’m having anxiety watching. Can’t imagine being there. Glad you’re safe.
Glad to have you here my friend. I hope you will subscribe and stick around. There is a lot of other good content to check out and plenty more to come my friend. Thanks again.
“I’m not camping I’m just gonna lay my head for the night, in a stealthy way!” Reminds me of another favorite saying, “It’s not littering if you place it firmly on the ground” 😂😂 Not sure how I came across this video but I’ll be subscribing!! Good sh*t!!! 🙌👍 #SausageAndPeppers
Glad to have you here, my friend, definitely seems like you are enjoying all of these videos lol. Thank you for the kind words and support, it truly does mean everything to me.
This was hilarious man. I love how he’s cracking jokes and producing content. He will walk away from the camera and CLEARLY get sketched the fuck out. I’m pissing myself laughing.😊 you get my sub sir
Oh my gosh I’m so sorry you went through that! I thank God they didn’t hurt you! Yes, I agree with others when they say stay away from old homeless camps. Here in California, it’s getting harder and harder for me to avoid the homeless camps when I go on my train watching, off road bike adventures. My husband got me a couple of stun guns and my dad said use the pepper spray so I carry that too. Take care and God bless you and Jessica! By the way, it was a good video, definitely not a fail, just a genuine learning experience 🙂
Unfortunately, it’s just a reality of the world we live in. So many people have so much and so many people have nothing. Society is all over the place and those are the results unfortunately. Just try and enjoy yourself and be safe and that’s all we can do I suppose. Much love to you for the continued support. I hope you and your family are doing well.
Sharing a great tip I heard from a solo female van-camper: When traveling/camping alone keep a pair of large, men's shoes outside your van or tent to dissuade someone looking for someone isolated. Obviously people need to be prepared with some kind of weapon that they are comfortable using, but its a cheap trick. I would imagine seeing a large pair of men's hiking boots along with a females wouldn't be as enticing as a single pair of women's hiking boots. At the end of the day, it totally depends on their intentions because unfortunately we have seen serial killers using hiking trails (especially Appalachian) to hunt for victims and in those situations a gun or knife will be your only saving grace.
Wow that’s terrifying. If anyone walks around my camp or I think they are I have to get out and check. I would atleast want a chance to fight or run. Being trapped in a tiny tent is like my worse fear lol. Crazy.
I was scared just watching this. I'm glad you are relatively ok. I know the psychological affects will be worse than the bruises. If you want to talk about it, I know many of us are here for you too. I've camped out in the middle of the woods, in fact I have my own "secret" campsite. I say secret with the " " because it turns out that its not so secret. I have a trail cam set up to catch someone entering or passing by it. After getting my campsite mostly how I wanted it in 2021, in 2022, a random dude with his dog showed up at my site, he went through everything, looked and touched it all. He even made the point of saying "namaste" to the camera. It freaked me out and I pulled a lot of gear I had hidden. Since 2022, the guy has come back at least 50 times, brought his friends and girlfriend to look at my site. It really made me not want to camp there since. But I will tell you what really scared me the most, going back in the early part of last year to get my camera footage, to see that hunters had been in my campsite. I had no idea you can hunt there. I had been going out into the middle of the woods there with no orange on. I won't go into the woods now until after hunting season, even with the orange hat I bought. Thanks for reading this book. 😅
Gotta be careful out there, esp gamelands. I always worry deep in PA while fishing creeks too, because down in valleys and near water is prime areas to track animals so Im told. Definitely pays to be aware more than anything my friend
@@TheNorthwestWind I'm in upstate New York and I should mention that this forest has lots of hiking trails, fishing, and some spots to camp. I just didn't know a high traffic area was able to be hunted on. Lesson safely learned.
Screw a knife, people have to be on you to use it. Use that bear spray from Alaska. Leave a plume for them to have to get thru to get to you, while you make a getaway.
This is why I camp with a G19 with a really bright light on it. Not playing games in the dark, not calling police, and Im not running through the woods in the dark. Im blinding you and taking control of the situation. I suggest you do the same in the future.
@@TheNorthwestWind the world is a crazy place, my friend. We all have people that love us, that want us to make it home safe. Nothing wrong with bringing the best tool for that job. Glad you’re ok. Be safe out there.
Everyone here is entitled to their opinion, Ive said it before and its true - I am 1000% always open to criticism, valid or not. You are all heard! Much love to you all.
Of course everyone is entitled to their opinion. You’re saying this video is 1000% true and not staged though???😅
@@atv6427 it seemed very fake to me
You've left several comments already making it very clear that you think its fake, my friend. I dont know what else to tell you@@atv6427
You are entitled to your opinion my friend! @@zipzip8239
Right and asked if you were saying this video is 1000% true and not staged?@@TheNorthwestWind
Here from tiktok, was holding my breath the whole time. Glad you made it out okay
Thank you so much for the kind words, my friend
@@TheNorthwestWinddo you carry a gun now?
@@iNd5ky nope
Me from Sarah's tiktok grr
Thank you
"I smell your cigarette" was when I realized it wasn't Sasquatch we were dealing with. lol.
Maybe they enjoy a nice camel light from time to time, as do I
@@TheNorthwestWind lol
lol @@crazylegs4737
If you feel you being watch leave God give us warning.
Good point my friend
“I’m gonna try to be silent” 10 seconds later… “hElLO!?”
Reverse psychology, I did end up winning the evening
@@TheNorthwestWindyou lost dude! You lost your ass! You lost your pride, tent, belongings and most of all you lost me as a fan!
You were never a fan. And no pride lost. Or gear lost. I’m not losing any sleep
@@TheNorthwestWind what r u yapping about?
Just yapping with all of you yappers
" I have a knife !!! "
" Wheres my knife ?? "
That’s what I said lol
"Where's my gun! I have a gun!"
And, next time, go dark!
Throw something to get them off your trail, lay down & shut the hell up!
Listen to your surroundings & don't move until you can no longer hear or see them!!
Okay
🤣🤣🤣 I did crack up at that.
It’s cracks up worthy
I know you were in panic mode there, but constantly voicing how scared and unsure you are to predators isn't usually the best option. And then keeping your headlight on that whole time just lights you up like a beacon.
I wont argue the logic my friend
@@TheNorthwestWind u needed ur headlight on your head on what are u gonna do defend yourself in the dark? maybe you could have left the light off inside the tent but when it comes to ur head light u needed that on so u can fucking see
I was kind of defenseless
@@johnjoey88 And he's still a beacon to the guy following him. Your eyes adjust to the dark. If other guy has no light he's in the same situation. Clearly the light wasn't helping him much as he kept falling over anyway.
Also he would have been able to hide easily had he not had it on, and much more likely the guy wouldn't have been able to follow him had he not been lighting up the forest as he ran.
If anything, keep it off until the guy is coming at you and blind him, then you actually have the element of surprise on YOUR side, not his.
He was in flight mode, not fight mode.
That’s only a good option if you are trying to post a fake video to the internet
You need to rename this video: "Step by step how to encourage a predator to let them know you have no idea what you're doing, and that you're helpless prey."
LMFAO 🤣❤
"Step by step: how to create the least convincing life threatening situation in camera possible"
@@idrinkmilk282Yep kinda looks staged.
Absolutely!!! WTF!!!! Show some balls.
He doesn't know how many there are, if they're armed or not, what their intentions are, he's got nothing but a knife to defend himself with and it's pitch black are you really going to act like you'd square up and scare them off 💀 dont be a dickhead
This was like The Blair Witch sausage and peppers edition
Lol good one
UNO reverse card
ha!!!!
What people dont realise is, this guy is running out of his mind in the pitch black on an icy wet night and genuinely eating shit multiple times (as expected in such treaturous conditions) He's literally gassed out from running so hard. I can't see somebody doing all this for clout. Seems like genuine panic and putting himself at risk of a bad injury. I believe it.
Not my finest hour, but still will be fun to look back on when Im 79
@@TheNorthwestWindBut this wasn't staged like in the movies? Because I saw the Blair witch project and it just gives me that vibe watching your video
The video itself is not fake, I can’t control how people interpret things though, and everyone is entitled to what they believe
@@TheNorthwestWind I didn't mean to offend... Trust me I'd be scared to if I was in the forest at night and alone
No offense taken at all I totally understand
This guy is the best at being the worst at stealth camping and I love it !
Ive gotten a lot better though, cant deny that! Much love my friend
@@TheNorthwestWind for sure 👍 - I know you said you won’t return but you should on Halloween and conquer that spot !
Maybe I'll go back and do some Home Alone boobie traps
@@ryanlichti1543 I can say I haven't laughed so hard in such a long time and this was one of the funniest comments I've seen thus far.
He is not wrong lol
"LEAVE MY SHIT ALONE" ......."YOU CAN HAVE IT" LMAO
That’s what I told them lol
Dude that part was so classic I’m liking all over again
lol. It is funny to watch back again
I laughed for a few minutes at that. That’s so something I would say.
lol
Rule number one of stealth/bushwack camping. When your creep alarm goes off, listen to it and relocate. I say this from experience and having a hard head. 😂. Ive had similar encounters over the years. Finally started listening to me creep alarm and haven’t had a problem since.
I definitely agree. I’ve had that feeling before and did leave in this time I decided not to for whatever reason.
My thoughts exactly, and his creep alarm went off many times over.
It did lol. Hindsight is always 2020.
Youre right but us humans are a strange lot. Id rather face the unknown...especially when your filming. Give 'em a show!
Not a bad idea
This guy is literally the character in a horror film thats bout to get snatched to further the plot 🤦🏻♂️
It all worked out OK
As soon as I heard the words "I feel like something's watching me" I knew something was going to happen
Not fun to go through
Me too!
Foreshadowing
Brother, never go camping without a handgun. You never know when you'll need to protect yourself, from a bear, rattlesnake, or in this instance from other people. Stay safe and don't let this discourage you.
Good call my friend. Much love to you
lol I thought it was law that you had to have a flashlight and rifle to go camping nowadays 🔫🤫
Wouldn’t be a bad idea
But he didn't have a gun and things turned out fine. You would actually shoot and kill someone over this? America is fucked.
Im more so on your side. I just dont engage with people who are obsessed with self defense objects because
I had a similar situation but in the outback of Australia, camped stealth, central Western QLD, a kilometer off a main dirt road with my dog, on a cycle tour. Never had trouble before or after, but was camped in semi arid, low shrub area, someone came into my camp about 7.30 pm at night, whilst I was cooking dinner, I was in the tent as it had rain earlier, my dog started growling, someone was very close to the tent. I was a licensed pistol owner, this particular trip was the first time I had ever taken it out with me. I yelled out I have a gun, that's when someone said back to me bullshit. I turned off the light opened the fly door and shot a round into the sky, I heard someone say "shit, he has got a gun", and they ran off flat out, that's when I realised their were 3 of them. Whilst they were running away, I was packing up, took me about 15minutes to do that, got the dog in his trailer and headed south in the direction I was going, in the bush with no lights for about a km, then merged back onto the dirt road, and kept on riding all night. Found a free camping area about 100km down the road set up camp and slept the day out. I was shit scared at the time, and I am a former soldier; Having the pistol saved me, but I was close to shooting them, that's what scared me the most. Don't have a gun anymore, as I don't do anymore remote trips on my own
Scary stuff my friend. Glad it worked out OK for you.
This is really interesting reading this comment as an American, I immediately was surprised that the intruders were surprised that you had a gun but then remembered you guys don't hand out guns as freely over there lol. I just always assume someone is carrying unless proven otherwise. I am glad this worked out well for you, I cant imagine it was easy to shake off that encounter very quickly. I have heard a great tip to always keep a large men's pair of shoes along with your own if camping by yourself, possibly to deter someone looking for an easy target
America is not like the rest of the civilized world - we are not really "the best"
Darabase1, I found your true story more thrilling, and scary, than TNW's obviously contrived video. I am truly glad that both you, and your dog were able to get out of that frightening situation unharmed.
Wow great story. Glad you made it ok.
Everyone hating saying you shoulda done this and this. You are saying that from the comfort of your couch. In a freaky situation allota times you just freeze and blurt whatever comes to mind.
Adrenaline is a hell of a thing alot of people dont experience to often.
Glad your ok, man. Take care
Everyone pretends they are tough through the Internet, lol
"I can't see or hear anything" but he never stops talking. Lol. The people just watch him run panicking and continuously talking as entertaining.
You should make subtitles for motion pictures lol
Wow! Negative Nancy here to open our eyes! Lol Big thanks Nancy big thanks!!!!
lol
Who wants a boring stealth camp that goes as planned? I love your content.😂😂😂
I appreciate the support my friend. I’m glad to have you here.
Dude, you fell more than a girl running in a Friday the 13th or Jason movie.
LOL, great and epic comparison. How can I argue with that?
🤣🤣🤣👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼That’s hilarious!!!👍🏼🍻👊🏼🤣😁👏🏼
This still makes me laugh every time I read it. Great joke for sure. Lol and accurate.
@@TheNorthwestWind it was too. I was dying laughing plus big fan of the films when I was younger.🤣🤣🤣👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Never watched any of them
Who else came from Nukes ?
Me😅
Me 😅
Super nice of them to ask for permission and help out the channel so much
Thanks for being here, my friend
I really appreciate you
Glad you’re safe but gosh Darn it I couldn’t stop laughing at how many times you fell and the noises and faces you were making 😂😂😂😂
I rewatch it a lot. Sometimes I cringe, and other times its so funny lol.
Don’t worry about it man. It’s easy for people to criticize on the internet, especially if they weren’t in the actual situation.
AMEN!!!!
In the comment section of another stealth camping video i read a great tip: "around your camp, string a perimeter of 2mm paracord knee high onto which you dangle some tin cans." You've got a simple alarm
I remembered that tip and I think it’s a great idea
Oh dude that's so smart
Totally agree
2mm is not knee high. I think you mean 20cm
In America, we use a different measuring system, which I think is stupid because of the rest of the world not being on the same system
This is not a stealth camping. For future in situation like this remain calm and don't let the intruders know your location. Turn of your light, don't make noise and continue increasing your distance from them while tracking their location by listening.
Sounds good. Will do.
After watching your video on Dark Matter I highly recommend using night vision goggles over a flashlight. The flashlight makes you resemble a lighthouse which in that instance was a bad thing.
Good advice!
Stealth camping is simply parking up your van without paying rent a pitching a tent in the wild. So this absolutely is stealth camping
I think it’s definitely open to interpretation and I’m more aligned with the ideology that it’s basically sleeping or camping anywhere that you are technically not supposed to
This video should be called "white guy in horror movie who does everything possible to make sure he gets offed while trying not to"
Should I change the title of the video?
Everybody is entitled to their opinion
@@TheNorthwestWind u was so cooked and almost served on a platter. lmao
I bet I taste really good though, that’s what all the ladies say
Wtf is the matter with you? Like you wouldn't panic in a potentially life threatening situation too? Have some empathy
This is exactly how I imagine me stealth camping would go
take me with you, we can have a team effort
God, only if you have no idea how to take care of yourself, like maybe a three-year old. This guy is a joke, and his decisions in a crisis is enough to draw every bad guy within a 40 mile radius. FAFO🙄
Thank you for letting me know!!!!
@@TheNorthwestWind will do! Lol
lol
My brother in law has an extremely bright flashlight with strobe affect. This can be a great defense in itself as it will blind and disorient anyone approaching you in a dangerous manner.
Im looking into those as we speak! Great cal!
Yeah, and bear spray is pretty good too
It is!
I actually heard Sasquatch hates strobe lights
Do they smoke cigarettes? Because I smelled some cigarettes
Normally when your gut is telling you, something isnt right... its time to pack up and skaddle.
Couldnt have said it better myself!
😮verdade!
This has got to be the most comical stealth camping gone wrong. (I don't know where their at - I see u ) I got a knife - where's my knife) ( I can't see where they went - I see u ) ( stop touching my stuff - u can have it ) smfh I bet they were laughing their asses off.
I’m sure they were
🤣🤣🤣😅 pure comedy
thank you
Just good fun comedy prank
I don’t know what makes this a prank but if you enjoyed it, I’m glad
Man. That was an epic adventure. I am very happy you are ok. I hate that you had to deal with that. No one knows how they would handle that situation until they are in it.
Well my Chicago was a nice companion in that moment, so thank you for that brother
As someone who's done a fair amount of hiking in isolated areas and would occasionally come across addicts I found it best just to stay quiet and keep moving. one thing I learned is that most people on meth are scared of the dark and "ghosts". Sometimes just acting casual and not being fear driven can go along ways as well, so can a weapon just don't hurt any random people. It's not just addicts but normal people to who can freak out if they think you're up to no good.
Wish we could of seen them and thankfully they didn't screw with your vehicle.
Good advice, in retrospect Id definitely would have done things a bit differently
This is one of the scariest videos ever! To imagine these creeps were hanging around pretty much the entire time you were setting up. Then, waited for dark to take the creepiness up notch... whoa! Glad your alright, man.
if you look earlier in the video, this guy clearly was looking around, sayin "I feel like someone's watching me."
@bryrye4545 exactly! That's what I mean. They were there the whole time hiding behind the trees or whatever. Just nuts!
I had a very strange feeling the entire time I was there, not to mention that the fog and misty, dark damp weather made it even more weird feeling lol
A few different times yet and you can see I’m looking all around like I had hair on my neck standing
Watching from somewhere
"I can smell your cigarette!!!!"
Lol
Sounds like something my ex would say when i was tryna quit smoking
SAME, lol
LMFAO 🤣❤
lol
Why did you set up your tent in the same spot as another abandoned tent, and where you were getting bad vibes at?
It was the best spot around, and like you said the tent was abandoned. I got bad vibes the entire time I was there
You gota trust your gut, or you’ll loose your sausages.
Couldn’t have said it better myself
You got to have big sausages to camp in that area. Someone abandoned that tent for a reason. That's creepy.
Sausages dujour
I like how there's not one single negative comment from you in the comment section. Says a lot about a person. Cheers brother.
I just tried to treat everybody the way I would like to be treated. And when I fail at it, I feel tremendous guilt because I grew up being treated like that and I know exactly how it feels.
So glad you’re still here, I always thought If I ever got that scared I would pass out lol
You’re super brave!! Looking forward to future content 😊
Lol, thank you my friend, be safe out there
Tent camping in a populated area is always risky. You should have brought a dog with you. Even with my dog, I set tripwires around my perimeter that discharge a 12 gauge blank. I always have a shotgun and revolver, but you really can't shoot people unless the situation becomes dire. Headlamps are great, but a powerful flashlight is essential. My ranch is in the Montana wilderness, so encountering dangerous game is a possibility. These days, encountering miscreants is also possible. In the future, never run through the woods or a forest in the dark, even with a strong flashlight. A serious injury is life-threatening when you are alone like you were. Hypothermia was a real possibility had you gone down. Learn from this, and it will be a win. Don't think for a minute that stealth-camping in an unknown area - even in a van or RV - is any safer than your experience. I've been a camper since 1980 and have had many tense nights.
That is the most hardcore thing I’ve read in weeks.
Good luck, stevehammill9962
All great advice my friend! Be safe out there. Thanks for taking the time to leave such good advice, I truly appreciate you! Cheers!
Its definitely up there
I'm from NW Montana also and I'm more scared of the 2 legged animals than of the 4 legged variety! You know WHAT the 4 leggeds can and will use....humans are much more unpredictable! My first time tent camping, we were at a campground around middle Thompson lake. There was 1 camper there but no vehicle. My ex and I set up tent, made dinner, fished and swam. We had all brand new camping gear. I've always camped in a camper with my parents lol. So this was totally new to me. I had parked my truck surrounded my trees...well, we were in the tent and I could hear someone walking. Of course I freaked out and I went and sat in my truck. Ex was still in the tent lol. I lit up a cigarette and was smoking, had window down and next thing I knew, I saw a flash, heard a boom and felt that bullet go right where my cigarette was hanging out. My ex heard it, jumped in the truck and we got the hell outta there without turning on the headlights! We went to the little bar/restaurant about 10 miles away and slept in my truck. Went back in the am to get our stuff. It was all there 🤷♀️. Makes you wonder what is up with people anymore. Now I stealth camp in a camper....I hide my camper out in the woods, have a couple of dogs and I'm always packing a k-bar and ruger usually goes with me too! But that's for the 4 legged ones....enjoyed your video and I was just as scared as you. My heart was tripping! Great content friend...
That honestly sounds so terrifying. Glad everything worked out OK. Much love to you, and yeah, I definitely am considering some options when it comes to that kind of stuff for future camp
Damn Sam, that got me more freaked out than a horror film. If I was you I’d get some mace or bear spray ASAP. That light coming towards you before you left got me.
I appreciate the effort and the danger. I hope you have a safer stealth next week, may your sausage always have peppers.
Thanks Casey! Ive been meaning to buy bear spray! My uncle called me and said he will be giving me some after watching this though lol
An even better weapon is hornet spray. It sprays much farther.
I appreciate the tip, my friend
I know you were scared but that was the funniest thing I've watched in awhile!
I’m glad you enjoyed lol
It's ok for it to be funny knowing he's ok
Agreed
How do you not get the plate info and make and model on the other car?
So many people ask me that and assume I didn’t, but I actually did. I just did not put it in the video.
Mr. B always tell me people are far more dangerous than the animals you run into in the woods.
I say that everytime I camp. More afraid of something on 2 legs vs 4. Everytime. Those words haunt me
It's the truth! You know an animals intentions but not a humans.
100000% the truth, its a stark reality
Absolutely. My first concern is always to be invisible to humans. That camping spot was all but stealthy
I agree
Imagine what the houseless people go through when they live in their tents in different locations.
Be safe
Pray for them. That’s all we can do
Not a bad hypothesis
This is the best comedy video of 2024.
Thank you kindly my friend
This story had more holes then his pants. ripped my ass . I got camping pants with those same wear damage in the crotch it took months of camping to acquire, If there were real downtrodden people out there his shit would all be gone, Cant wait for the bigfoot encounter episode LOL.
If I meet Bigfoot, he will be the star
@@n7hotsauce299 13:13 crotch of pants is already ripped
Yep. These were my favorite pair of fishing and camping pants. I’ve had them for like 15 years literally. Since I was like 19 years old because buying a $40 pair of pants back then was a lot for me lol and once I couldn’t wear them to work anymore I made them my outdoor pants. I had sewn the crotch four or five different times and you are talking about had been repaired and reopened every time so I gave up and said once they are done, they are done. Going into this video they were on their last leg and after this video they were destroyed. I do miss them a lot, I’ve never had a pair of pants fit me better.
You survived a real life Mr.Ballen story.
Not sure what that means
@@TheNorthwestWind Are you a fan of the strange, dark, and mysterious delivered in story format? He’s a RUclipsr that tells scary real-life stories.
I will have to check them out
Ballen!!!
lol
you need a really bright flashlight that lights up 360 .... that was terrifying to watch, glad youre okay. omg
I had just put new batteries in my lights, def want something more powerful. Much love for being here
thank u for sausage and pepper dance@@TheNorthwestWind
anything for you, my friend
@@TheNorthwestWind my edc lights are a thrunite catapult mini (thrower) and lumintop fw3a (flood) they're both nice small lights.
Lumencraft RUclips channel has a lot of good info on choosing a good reliable light or pair of lights to help choose a good solution. Good luck and stay safe!
I will definitely check it all out! Thank you for taking the time to make some good suggestions! Much love to you
Absolutely love how genuine you are. Please stay safe
Thank you so much for being so kind and supportive of my friend. Cheers.
“I can’t see you!” “Say something I see you” 😂😂😂. Stay safe out there!!
Thank you, lol I appreciate the support my friend
When does the stealth part start?
0:01
"I have a knife!... Where's my knife?" OMG this is the scariest thing to hear. Even sleeping at home i know where a defensive tool is at all times. Be prepared!
Yes, your light glows through the rain fly, and at least the edges. I've yet to see a tent that doesnt glow when a light is turned on inside.
Instead of hiding in your tent and filming, step out and claim your space. Better that than to be trapped in a tent that is only protecting you from moisture.
Also instead of "record" say you're "live-streaming".... Also use the words "I've called the police" instead of "i'm calling" as there are quite a few minutes until they'd show up.
Surprised your stuff got left behind. So maybe they did believe you were going to call the police?
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Maybe take some self defense classes in the future?
Camping alone, one of the first thing's i'd do when making my campsite, is to make a spear in case of large wild animals such as dogs, pigs, bear, deer... people...
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Glad you made it safe, but if i was looking to steal from you, i would have just slowly followed you, and waited to pounce when you fell for the umpteenth time. Be calm and prepared.
I think you are right, when editing I realized my other tent is darker green and I can see light through. This is all great advice, that I wasnt prepared for in the moment - but will try my best to be incase there is (hopefully not) a next time. Much love to you for taking the time to leave some good stuff - Cheers my friend
I was thinking more about what i would do while on a hike today, and honestly a handgun and a floodlight seem to be a serious consideration, if you're going to keep doing this by yourself.
At the very least you should have a can of bear mace, for use against both bears, and people.
They also make hand grenade type light/sirens to draw attention and warn people away.
Bottom line is you need to have multiple plans.... a knife for immediate defense, a gun for range defense, and a way to contact support for support as you book it out of the area.
Just tell the police you were testing camping gear and taking a nap, but slept too long and were being followed by people while you were trying to leave.... 90% truth, and leaving out 10% that can be happily misunderstood in your favor.
Not the best use of the police's time, but if these guys are gonna assault you, they're just as willing to assault someone else. So just bve aware you're unintetnionally fishing for ne'er-do-wells...
@@TheNorthwestWind
I agree totally my friend
Great to see some constructive criticism without being mean. I agree 100%. But I think these weren't thieves, more likely pranksters. People who hang out there often and saw him camping and decided to have a laugh. They were lucky, they could get hurt if they pull these stunts on more prepared campers.
My theory is cigarette smoking raccoons
There's a reason why you're feeling spooked, always remember to go with your gut feelings they're screaming at you to leave, I noticed your head was on a swivel the whole time and that was in the daylight you were very unsettled! my dad always said the good go down with the sun, the evil rise with the moon! Human or animal
Ive never heard that one - but I will definitely remember it. Truth for sure. Much love to you
Just came across this video and channel while watching this video. I haven't finished this video yet, as I'm walking my dog and I paused the video while she was using the restroom and I started looking at these comments. I came across this comment that I am now replying to, and a thought came to mind. I have been a 21st century gold miner myself for over a quarter of a century now, with my own claim deep in the heart of the richest California gold rush of 1849 Mining districts. Sal from personal experience, as well as having quite a few friends that are x military. They taught me hat best thing to do when stalking. Pray or the enemy is to watch the crowd. Rather than put your eyes on the prey or the enemy reason being weather at the animal or a human being. Both can feel eyes on them and chances are they will spot you. So the reason in my opinion that you felt like eyes were on you. Most likely was because there were eyes on you.
I don’t like that lol that is so creepy but I agree with you. Always trust your gut.
That was intense! I don't think that I would return to that spot lol. I'm glad that you are ok and that you got your stuff back. Awesome video!
I agree my friend! Much love for the support and for watching
“I have a knife!! Wheres my knife…”
I laughed so hard!! Love the content👍
so glad you enjoyed my friend!
What in the hell are you thinking? Telling them everything your thinking is just one of the dumbest thing to do.
Thank you for letting me know!
I was thinking this! Announcing out loud that you can’t find your knife, you don’t know where the perpetrators went, you can’t see them anymore, etc. is a sure fire way to make the situation worse.
Good advice
@@TheNorthwestWind you have ZERO business being in the woods
@@TheNorthwestWindstart a pottery channel cause you aren’t the woodsman type and those MEN smelled your fruity lil a$$
Seriously this was better than Blair Witch and with a twist of pure comedic action! I haven’t laughed so good in awhile 😂 Thank You ❤ Also when my car does get towed I will now know where not to sleep in the wild again Thank You 😊
I’m glad you enjoyed my friend lol
when you feel like someone is watching you your gut says somethings not right gotta get out of there, my heart was racing on edge of my seat Im glad you’re okay
Should’ve taken that advice
I’m glad you made it out okay! This was an amazing video, very entertaining.
Ha I’m glad you enjoyed my friend
That was a frightening experience. I don’t know why some people feel the need to mess with people like that. Anyway you got a new subscription from me. Looking forward to watching more of your stuff. Scott from the uk 🇬🇧
Who knows why people do what they do? I was just trying to have a pleasant and quiet evening in the woods. Definitely not fun but still fun to watch and look back on lol. I want to see how I feel about this in like 10 years when I go watch it again. Thank you for being here, my friend, I hope everything is going well across the pond. Please feel free to share my channel with all of your friends over there lol, thank you for the love and support and kindness my friend. Much love to you.
Yo seeing this on Nukes Top 5 scared the sh*t out of me. I'm so glad you got out of their ok. hope to see more cool stuff from you in the future. ❤️👍
Edit: yoooo 65 is the most likes I've gotten lol.
Glad to have you here! I hope you'll consider subbing and sticking around - plenty of good stuff for you to enjoy! Much love
Okay so that was truly terrifying. I’ve seen some scary camping videos on RUclips but this topped all of them. When they were walking around your tent and no one was responding to you. Seriously bone chilling. Glad you made it out okay man 🙏🏻
Thanks so much for the kind words!
I agree, stealth camping just sounds like it requires a bad ass.....you're awesome, handled this as you should have too. Kudos
lol, you are too kind my friend
IM RECORDING ALL OF THIS!!...((stumbling around in the dark))....I SMELL YOUR CIGARETTE!!! 😂😂😂
I said all of that
Right when he was filming himself walk away I was thinking, he’s gotta come back for the camera…. Then he said, “gotta come back for the camera,” and I about died laughing! That was freaking hilarious!
Lol the harsh reality of filming
People giving this guy a hard time but if I where him I’d be screaming and shitting myself he definitely did better then I could ever do 😭😭
Next time I go, if you want to come with me, we will try the same location again and we can both scream very loud and make a scene lol
Man that car warranty guy is persistent 😂😂😂. He just wants you to get that new car warranty 😂😂😂
Lol so many people have said that and it makes me laugh every time
Hahaha love it
Same lol
I thought you were going to scream “leave me alone. That’s my purse!” 🤦♂️
I dont have a purse, but if I did have a purse I probably wouldve screamed that!
"I don't know you!!!"
lol
Are you in Pennsylvania??
Ohio
Dude dont take the fake vidoe route. I find it very hard to believe this is real. If it is i totally apologize but the hype you made for this video didn't meet expectations.
You are certainly entitled to your opinion, my friend
I hate criticizing you because i think you are an awesome person. I just want to give you an honest unbiased opinion brother.
Youve heard me say many times - Everyone is entitled to their opinion, and I welcome them, as well as constructive criticism!
Fake af
You are most certainly entitled to your opinion
Obviously this was a learning experience but in the future if your trying to stealth camp put a blackout item over your tent so even when your light is on (preferably red) it shouldn’t be visible from the outside
This isn’t a bad idea at all, I definitely will look into that
This had me shook! You felt weird from the moment you got to your spot, listen to that feeling every single time even if it’s so minuscule that you think it’s just in your head. I’m glad you are safe! The metroparks and state parks in Ohio especially up around Cleveland can be some really scary places at times. It will always be home but I’m glad I got out of there. Safe travels and much love from Denver ❤️
Cheers to you my friend. Really appreciate you
That tent was uour old yent right?
no, i do not have an "old tent"
Hey NW, a little tip I have for you is called the 30 second rule, you need to be able to pack all your necessities in 30 seconds and leave the rest behind. Some other obvious things are carrying a firearm and reviewing the laws for self-defense with a pew pew. You clearly had adrenaline which explains you tripping ALOT. If you want to watch a good video on how to evade from someone tracking/chasing you, watch this video from Garand thumb titled "How to evade a professional military" obviously you might not be getting tracked by some professional tracker, but it can teach you important skills regardless if you're running away from a hobo.
I like that idea, I always try to stay packed and organized for essentially those reasons, but also to make life easier too. Good call
“I’m leaving! Don’t follow me!” I honestly laughed my head off, after believing you for the first 10 minutes of the video 😂
You are certainly entitled to your opinion
My opinion is that I was most entertained by you so thank you 🙏🏻
Glad to hear that my friend that’s the goal
34:04 ¿what's that thing?
Not sure
Doc Tops introduced me to your channel in one of his videos.
@@ivanthehedgehog7158 nice of him to feature me
Probably a flashlight
@@JosefKohler-jk2wl maybe
How did they look like ?
Humanoid
@@TheNorthwestWind i mean they were wearing what kind of clothes
Jnco Jeans and Cowboy Hats
Just normal clothes, lol
Did you get license plate number?
Yepp, just didnt publish it in the video
Which state?
Ohio
What kind of tent is that? I'm looking to get a tent to start camping soon
This brand is a Winterial, but if you amazon "Bivy" Tents, there are a ton to choose from. I def recommend something bigger if you're not looking to go super duper light weight
I thoroughly enjoyed this. The comedy, the coutremaun, the thriller aspect. Glad it popped up in my feed. Liked and Subscribed!
Glad to have you here my friend! I really appreciate your kindness and support! Much love to you. Don’t be a stranger!
Tiktok brought me here! The night is dark and full of terrors 😢 but happy youre alive!!
Which TikTok? Did someone use my video?
That’s what brought me here just now too
@@98KingQuad Whos tiktok please?
@@TheNorthwestWind @sarebearrr_
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I literally heard a deer grunt when you thought they were close. Did you actually see humans or could it have been deer?
I dont think deer smoke cigarettes
@@TheNorthwestWind Ohio deer might ; )
lol
It's right at 23:00 I can clearly hear it too. It's either a deer or the dudes have a deer call and are messing.
A deer walking on 2 legs and smoking cigs, lol. Id like to chill with that deer
I backpack a lot and former military. Jessica is also insane for thinking you should’ve gone back to get your stuff in the dark
1. Always listen to your gut and leave
2. Your light didn’t matter when they were walking outside. They were scoping you out before
3. Don’t ever be passive if someone is walking outside, esp touching your tent. If this is real, you’re lucky they didn’t attack you inside the tent.
4. Do not ever announce you can’t find your weapon
5. Say you have a gun over a knife
6. Call 911 instead of recording. They don’t care that you are recording your murder
7. Deep breaths and compartmentalize. Have an anchor calming thought. Panic leads to death and do not ever put across the impression that you’re panicked
8. Always know where you came from, danger or not (I was also SAR)
9. I can’t stress enough not to announce your panic
10. Don’t yell about your property when your life is in danger
11. Life > video recording. Do not loudly talk or whisper talk while in danger, especially at night when things are quiet enough to hear whispers.
12. Don’t announce you don’t have a firearm, that you’re out of breath, or your phone is soaked, or your knee and ankle hurts
13. Go straight to safety instead of stopping to assess your shit, and loudly talk, in the dark 5 mins from your vehicle. You were not safer at all. Hence saying you saw them not even 2 mins later.
I seriously hope this was scripted because this was seriously concerning to watch the lack of self preservation. I hope you have better instincts and protection strategies now.
Thanks for your Service!
If someone was chasing you through the woods or messing with you I don’t think you’d be marking yourself with a light allowing them to follow you easily. Entertaining video but the realism is questionable at best.
Clearly they already knew I was there, but you are entitled to your opinion
He looks pretty f*cking scared to me dude.
Everyone is entitled to their own opinion
Risk vs reward. If they had been wandering his campsite prior to approaching, they were already aware of his presence. It wouldn’t be smart to just wander in the pitch black darkness with no sense of direction if/when someone or something is following you. You’re at more of a risk of bad shit happening. Does the light give him away? Sure. But helps him find his way to any sort of populated area. If someone is pursuing, they’re less likely to do something with witnesses.
Who knows what was really going on?
how did they look?
Could not tell you personally
I think we need to get you a super bright flashlight and some sort you personal protection. Gun, pepper gun, something.
I’m having anxiety watching. Can’t imagine being there.
Glad you’re safe.
Sausage and peppah spray, perhaps?
always trust your instincts brother. I would have left when i first got that gut feeling of being watched. Play it safe mate 🙏
I should have in hindsight, and I have done the same thing in the past when I got that feeling. Definitely trust your instincts.
That's why you carry a firearm. Fire one warning shot. If the pursue you then you defend yourself.
Not a bad idea
Firing warning shots is a crime, though.
can be
Firing a warning shot will get you arrested.
Yepp
28:06 “leave my shit alone!”
*literally 4 seconds later*
“You can have it”
This video creeped me out but that part made me laugh lol
I’m glad you were entertained. lol
😂😂 this guy is cool he has a legit personal characteristics that i find funny in a good way 😄 God bless you brother 🙏🏻
Glad to have you here my friend. I hope you will subscribe and stick around. There is a lot of other good content to check out and plenty more to come my friend. Thanks again.
“I don’t know where they went, they’re over there somewhere!” I SEE YOU!! 😂😂
I did say those things
“I’m not camping I’m just gonna lay my head for the night, in a stealthy way!” Reminds me of another favorite saying, “It’s not littering if you place it firmly on the ground” 😂😂 Not sure how I came across this video but I’ll be subscribing!! Good sh*t!!! 🙌👍 #SausageAndPeppers
Glad to have you here, my friend, definitely seems like you are enjoying all of these videos lol. Thank you for the kind words and support, it truly does mean everything to me.
This was hilarious man. I love how he’s cracking jokes and producing content. He will walk away from the camera and CLEARLY get sketched the fuck out. I’m pissing myself laughing.😊 you get my sub sir
Glad to have you here my friend
Oh my gosh I’m so sorry you went through that! I thank God they didn’t hurt you! Yes, I agree with others when they say stay away from old homeless camps. Here in California, it’s getting harder and harder for me to avoid the homeless camps when I go on my train watching, off road bike adventures. My husband got me a couple of stun guns and my dad said use the pepper spray so I carry that too. Take care and God bless you and Jessica! By the way, it was a good video, definitely not a fail, just a genuine learning experience 🙂
Unfortunately, it’s just a reality of the world we live in. So many people have so much and so many people have nothing. Society is all over the place and those are the results unfortunately. Just try and enjoy yourself and be safe and that’s all we can do I suppose. Much love to you for the continued support. I hope you and your family are doing well.
Sharing a great tip I heard from a solo female van-camper: When traveling/camping alone keep a pair of large, men's shoes outside your van or tent to dissuade someone looking for someone isolated. Obviously people need to be prepared with some kind of weapon that they are comfortable using, but its a cheap trick. I would imagine seeing a large pair of men's hiking boots along with a females wouldn't be as enticing as a single pair of women's hiking boots. At the end of the day, it totally depends on their intentions because unfortunately we have seen serial killers using hiking trails (especially Appalachian) to hunt for victims and in those situations a gun or knife will be your only saving grace.
Never heard that one, but not a bad idea at all
Wow that’s terrifying. If anyone walks around my camp or I think they are I have to get out and check. I would atleast want a chance to fight or run. Being trapped in a tiny tent is like my worse fear lol. Crazy.
It definitely wasnt very comfortable in those moments, to say the least.....lol
@@TheNorthwestWind I can only imagine bro. That’s terrifying. Glad you made it out!
Definitely a fun evening in some capacity, lol. Much love to you my friend
@@TheNorthwestWind lol yea! Much love!
Right back at you my friend
What park you at?? It looks familiar.
Cleveland area
I was scared just watching this. I'm glad you are relatively ok. I know the psychological affects will be worse than the bruises. If you want to talk about it, I know many of us are here for you too.
I've camped out in the middle of the woods, in fact I have my own "secret" campsite. I say secret with the " " because it turns out that its not so secret. I have a trail cam set up to catch someone entering or passing by it. After getting my campsite mostly how I wanted it in 2021, in 2022, a random dude with his dog showed up at my site, he went through everything, looked and touched it all. He even made the point of saying "namaste" to the camera. It freaked me out and I pulled a lot of gear I had hidden. Since 2022, the guy has come back at least 50 times, brought his friends and girlfriend to look at my site. It really made me not want to camp there since.
But I will tell you what really scared me the most, going back in the early part of last year to get my camera footage, to see that hunters had been in my campsite. I had no idea you can hunt there. I had been going out into the middle of the woods there with no orange on. I won't go into the woods now until after hunting season, even with the orange hat I bought.
Thanks for reading this book. 😅
Gotta be careful out there, esp gamelands. I always worry deep in PA while fishing creeks too, because down in valleys and near water is prime areas to track animals so Im told. Definitely pays to be aware more than anything my friend
@@TheNorthwestWind I'm in upstate New York and I should mention that this forest has lots of hiking trails, fishing, and some spots to camp. I just didn't know a high traffic area was able to be hunted on. Lesson safely learned.
Yeah PA is the same, state gamelands - basically can do whatever you want it seems @@jokerswild7290
I'm glad you got your gear back,it's a learning experience, you now know better where NOT to camp,
I suppose it can happen anywhere, but definitely an experience
Screw a knife, people have to be on you to use it. Use that bear spray from Alaska. Leave a plume for them to have to get thru to get to you, while you make a getaway.
Good idea
Screw a liberal governor
Okay
“I swear if I had a fire arm I would’ve used it.” Badass. Just badass.
Yes
You sure that wasn't Matouche messing with your tent?
Maybe him and Asian Tony got together
Hey Sam. Great video, again. Still love seeing how genuine you are.
Thanks so much for the kind words and continued support my friend! Much love to you! Im so glad that you enjoy! I truly appreciate you!
This is why I camp with a G19 with a really bright light on it. Not playing games in the dark, not calling police, and Im not running through the woods in the dark.
Im blinding you and taking control of the situation. I suggest you do the same in the future.
Good tip
@@TheNorthwestWind the world is a crazy place, my friend. We all have people that love us, that want us to make it home safe. Nothing wrong with bringing the best tool for that job.
Glad you’re ok. Be safe out there.
I completely agree my friend. Be safe out there
Scary and hilarious at the same time. PERFECT!!
Thanks lol