The Fear of Camping Alone: Wild Animals & Solo Camping
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This BushTalk episode is all about the fear of solo camping.
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Excellent video. I just did my 1st overnighter in North Eastern Saskatchewan alone. I spent 1 day and night without bear spray. Hearing large branches breaking hid in my car and listened. I slept in the car and woke up to 6"bear tracks. I went up a 2nd time this past week to a neighbouring lake with spray and feeling the sensation of being watched seeing silhouettes again retreated to my car and listened and then slept. I woke up to a mountain lions' tracks 4" wide. I'm sure my friends on FB think I'm crazy but it is the most incredible feeling. My location has about 80 km of radius of nobody in the wilderness unlike what ppl perceive Saskatchewan to be. I'm living tho and enjoying life to it's fullest. Listening to loons and wolves on a lake alone by yourself with no cell phone service is a thrill. I probably should have not gone in full speed like I did but I am not so afraid now. The photo opportunities are numerous and the air is clean
I once came out of my tent at night to through on some more wood onto the fire at 2:30 am and there was a 400-450 lb blackbear on the other side of my fire 8-10 feet away had no bear spray but a 30 cal and it just looked at me for a few seconds and walked away into the night like nothing was going on.
@@gmoore6406 sounds like its lucky you woke up.
As a 50 year old female who recently did my first ever and first solo overnight, its 99% mental. Walking around my campsite during daylight was also a good idea. I did see several deer before dark and hearing how they walked through the wood helped me when at 4am I heard the same sounds. I love the solitude of being alone in the woods.
Good idea on easing into being alone. Most people have no idea how quickly a friendly camp during daylight can turn sinister at full night. Every childhood fear WILL come back to haunt you. Count on it. I have been solo most of my time in the wild for the last 40 years. And yes, I have had some sleepless nights. Best thing to do is not fight it. Just get up and rekindle the fire and relax. Daylight will come soon enough:).
elk hunter definitely, it feels like a long time those nights but eventually morning comes
I can't have a camp fire being a bow hunter and trying to not stink of camp fire or let the animals know I'm here in the woods
Have you ever experienced bear encounters?
@@maja2393 Just three times. I sleep in a tent so I kind of get a warning when bears get curious and start batting at it from outside. All three simply ran off when I emerged. Our black bears are hunted seasonally so don't like being anywhere near a human. Only one returned but a gunshot into the ground convinced him he had other places he'd rather be. LOL.
@@elkhunter8664 Hey elk hunter. I've tried just about everything, but I can't camp alone. Every little noise has my mind saying it's coming to eat you. I'll start thinking about that movie The Edge, or the Anthony Treadwell documentary, or well anything that might scare me in that situation. Any advice would be appreciated!!!
I found the my greatest fear was from the unknown. In the bush the rustling sounds made me jumpy. It was after I took up birding and started going on slow quiet walks in the early morning that I discovered the things that were making all the noise. Ground scratching birds, small wrens and chickadees flying through the thickets,squirrels.raccoons, voles walking through the leaves. After learning the sounds of these denizens of the forest I had a lot less fear.
Douglas Sudsbear wow. That’s my story 😁. Same here. Started birding 4 years ago. Now I also go solo hiking during weekdays where sometimes there is no one on the trail.
Love nature.
Reminds me of a porcupine in Alaska, shook the whole bush and boy those quills are loud when scratching. Almost jumped off a cliff cause of the sob. And eagles with a 10 foot wing span but those are actually dangerous
The first time I went on a solo survival challenge I had made a shelter and a makeshift cot inside. After I had fallen asleep and a couple of hours later the fire was almost burned out I was woken up by a raccoon in my shelter with me.
Charade lol!
That is hilarious!
Charade luckily we don't have bears around here
Charade the only bear that you hear around here,is the noice of a emty stomage lol
Charade
Did the two if you get it on?
It's not the wild Life you have to worry about , it's man you have to worry about. I had a cougar encounter 1 time in 10 years of camping and it took off as soon as it saw me. I've been hunting Tom's for about 5 years and they truly want nothing to do with us. If you're really worried , put a trip line attached to a mouse trap with caps and as soon as it is triggered the loud pop scares them back into the hills.
I had one walk around my tent sniffing me for I don't know how long because never heard em' come or go just prints in the morning and the huge inhales it did just two feet away while I clutched my 30 in one hand and a pistol in the other. Heard later that it jumped a hiker later that morning.
Never cook food where you camp. Hang your food at night away from camp. And never wipe your hands on your clothes while cooking. For some really good pointers read the book killer bear attacks. I've camped for years alone in some of the hairiest country in the US. And never had a problem by following these rules.
Thank you so much for the tip
Change out of the clothes you cooked with and hang em with your food helps too.
I used to be afraid of being in the woods at night but I confronted my fear. I would go out at midnight in the woods and broke my fear. Your imagination running wild is the biggest thing to overcome. I now find being in the woods at night quite relaxing. I've gotten used to hearing animals in the woods (bears, moose, deer, coyotes etc.) and not being afraid.
For night hiking wear eye protection ,trust me on this one.
I rather camp deep in the woods than beside a road at a lay-by or a camping area. People are much more dangerous than animals.
Know exactly what you mean
Amen. There is nothing to fear in the wild. Mostly exposure will get you before anything else. Stupid animals are mostly just cuious and will run away. A Grizzly is the only thing I personally would fear. All the other animals would be exciting to me. After all, why else would you want to camp in the wilderness? If you just want to sleep in a tent, you can do that in your back yard.
Yup same hate camping where people know where I am I'd rather be where nobody know's where I am
Interesting perspective
Animals are predictable, people aren't.
Thanks for being so open and honest. Your calm delivery of ideas of overcoming this fear so many have but don't/won't admit to has really helped. Much appreciated. Subscribed. Be well.
Man this Video is SO NEEDED
I'm surprised I've never seen any other bush folks post about this topic
Great job Sir
I went in woods once camping, heard loud noises, got scared shit myself and ran home..
LMFAO!!
Hahahaha! Did you made it home in one piece😜
I used to go out in the woods all the time back in the day, and had no problem with it. But, for some reason the mood really shifts from fun to creepy once it gets dark. Even with friends with you.
You can't see what's happening 20 ft in front of you. It's even harder to see if you have a live campfire.
Great video Dave. It's a great subject.. people have fears and don't like to talk about them. Great job..
Shawn Robinson thanks man
A great subject indeed, I second this. :)
Very good advice. Fear was a definite reality the first few times I went solo. Now everything is more familiar and the fear is way less. A healthy amount of fear is good, it makes you pay closer attention to your surroundings. Absolutely love my solo time in the bush. I've learned that there is a difference between alone and solo.
Camping alone has always been hard for me. The mental game is hard to get past when your so used to company when on these trips. Good for you man! Great vid! Keep it up.
Great pointers on camping alone. Thank you so much for sharing my friend. Be safe out there and have fun. 🤗
Excellent video! A lot of great information here and you're a fantastic speaker :) The forest behind you looks beautiful, cheers!
Nice video. Thanks. I've been camping alone for 40 years and have seen a bear only once out there. I'm still fearful, though. I've accepted that it just comes with the territory. Your advice about staying in the present is good and not panicking is even better. It's our imagination of things that might happen that messes us up. It can be helpful to just hang with the fear as an actual experience and notice what the physical sensations are, rather than projecting our fear out onto imaginary animals. I think of it as the bear in my mind. Usually when we feel afraid our breathing speeds up. A good way to work with the fear to to consciously slow your breathing.
In these past years I've taken to not building campfires. They do give a sense of comfort and safety, but they also blind us to what's going on around. I've come to enjoy sitting in the dark. I've started carrying bear spray in the past 7 or 8 years and also a bear banger and an air horn. A cap gun is a fun idea. Since I usually get flown in for a month, stay in the same place, don't make much noise, and catch and eat a lot of fish, I'm a fairly tempting target. Still I've only seen a bear once. A couple years ago I put up an electric fence around my camp. That gave me a greater sense of safety. I have no idea whether it would actually stop a cougar or bear, but at least it would give me warning. When hanging food, etc, be sure it's hanging at least 4 feet from the nearest tree and at least 10 feet up. Another thing to do when sleeping is to stuff all your clothes in a sealed plastic bag and then put that in another sealed plastic bag. Anything to cut down on odors. Most importantly, keep a clean camp: wash dishes, burn garbage, bury shit.
I've encountered a few bears too close for comfort, one approxiamently ten feet and one 30 feet, wolves that snuck up close (40 yards) to check me out one night, coyotes 300 yards away at night,one mountain lion or cougar just on the other side of my tent at 4am, along with red foxes and the like. All I ever had was tent and gun. Now bear fence 25'x25' with 10,000 volt 2 joules 6 strand poly rope. 12 Gauge 00 buck shot 1st round followed by 4-slugs. 2 cans of bear spray, a large air-horn, a large hunting knife. A trail camera set back far enough to capture my whole tent set-up. A motion sensor alarm good up to 300 feet let's me know somethings out there. Best advice clean camp no odors. I even use non-fragrant soaps for clothing before my trips and non-fragrant bar soap during. Keeping calm during encounters goes a long way.
Great honest video about a subject that doesn't get brought up very often. New logo looks great too.
I'm Canadian and I usually always have a gun with me shotgun or rifle. once i had a black bear pushing the side of my tent in at 4am i jumped out of bed yelling and grabbed my rifle I knew the bear was just on the other side of my tent wall so i took my ruger 30-06 rifle I gave the tent wall a quick poke that startled the bear I heard him take a step back. not wanting to stand there all night went outside not seeing the bear being night and he was black i let off a shot to scare him never saw a thing went and slept in the car and he came back in the am daylight again never saw him but heard him. i was up north about 10 miles out of Prince George. if i was an American i would have slept in my m1 a1 main battle tank with my rocket launcher handy at my side.
😂...Bear spray is ok I guess BUT I'm much more comfortable with my revolver. Honestly I'm more concerned about crazy people, I've ran into the strangest freaking people when camping. Crack heads are everywhere.
I live in Prince George
Yeah, I take a short barreled shotgun with me camping in northern Ontario. I'd rather have it and not need it, than need it and not have it thats for sure.
Battle tank with rocket launcher. Lol. 😂
@@Airik1111bibles dude im about to go camping and I was doing fine with the bear talk until you mentioned crazy meth heads. Now im actually scared again lol.
I love camping alone in the woods my favorite place to be...the wilderness is wonderful much safer then cities!
Just found your awesome channel and subbed! Great advice, looking forward to watching more. Thanks for sharing. Take care, Steve.👍👍
Great video, thank you! I loved the sound of the rain on the tarp in this video. So relaxing!!
Susie Frye meow?
GREAT video, my friend. I really enjoyed it. You brought out some key things to be aware of. Take care and be safe.
Hello Dave!
I was enjoying Bushcraft Heroes this morning in Virginia, USA, when the main guy, Matt recommended your channel. I scrolled through your videos, and chose this one, since I am leery of solo camping in our 150 acre forest, since black bears have been sighted hereabouts, usually in late autumn, scrounging birdfeeders, catfood on people's porches, and around dumpsters. I have not seen a bear yet during my daytime jaunts the past 6 years living here.
Your Pep talk about Solo Camping has been very helpful, thank you, to remind me of all those Safety First methods, to be safer & not worry about camping by myself.
Carry on....Happy Trails...
Camped in Canada, US and Europe and have had large creatures sniff my tent at night. Had wild boars in France check my tent out after chasing game in the middle of the night. Always have a knife to make a "new" door to get out. Never opened my tent to check what's out there. Best Tip: tell yourself your nylon tent is made of the thickest steel and nothing can get in.
Worst problem I every had was with drunks in Hawaii. They just were having "fun" but it was scary for my wife. Simply told them they were messing with the wrong tent and they left.
PS: the "animal police" in Canada are Conservation Officers and work for Fish & Wildlife.
Thank you so much for the video :) im definitely in cougar country where im at.... Havent done an overnighter yet but imlooking forward to it.
I was 18, but had backpacked and camped with friends and family since I was probably 5-7 years old.
Never alone though! Backpacked to very familiar place with my dog. That first night was awful. The whole night my dog was jumpy. She was probably was just as uneasy as I was. I knew her hearing was so much better than mine. The worst was when she wouldn’t start growling very softly. By our 3rd night we had both settled down. I did enjoy her company!
I heard children's laughter while camping deep in a jungle. I checked around camp and there was nobody else there. I did not sleep that night. It went on for hours & it was very terrifying.
Wtf why no one replyed to this?🤣🤣
bro, tell the whole story :O
Yeah we need details
Lost houndogs make an eerie sound at night and some owls do to
Probable small monkeys
One of out-doors men made a comment about sleeping out doors, Alone. As he was laying there in the dark, He began to think about the wild anamels, And ghosts, He lay there thinking for few minutes, I don't believe in ghosts, And the animals have gone to sleep, He turned over, And went to sleep, Woke up in the morning in one piece. If you are worried about wild animals and ghosts, Don't be, Just turn over and go to sleep. You, Me, And us are the wild animal's in the forest. Over and Out.
We are the wild animals, as is the remorseless, super-strengthed 800 pound carnivore with the razors in his paws and mouth, Mr. Grizzly. Shhhh. What was the cracking sound outside this flimsly nylon tent?
Cougars and coyotes don't sleep at night that's when they hunt I'm by far more afraid of cougars though
From scotland so no dangerous wildlife. Legends of big cats in wild. But really nothing.
I am a firm believer in Jesus and would tell you I dont believe in ghosts....All ai know is many years back in the mid 70's I woke up for a " nature call" and something walked up the trail, 5 feet off the side of where I was camped, and STOPPED right next to me...except the was NOTHING there. I stood and watched until the sun came up....whatever it was it never did anything else but I packed up and left....too wierd
Great Advice. Most of my Best Times in the Bush has been when I have been alone. I have met a few critters in my time while doing so, The funniest time is when a Doe actually charged me whoofing, snorting and stamping. I actually started laughing at Her and talking to Her as I moved forward She gave up and ran off. Though within a few steps I found out why She was so Courageous. Her Fawn was curled up beside a fallen Log. I went to higher ground and sat a few moments to keep guard upon the Fawn in hopes the Doe would return, which She did in just a couple of minutes, She had circled the trail keeping a eye on me. But I also have met some that the ending could have been Much worse, Fate has been kind. LOL.
Another Idea is the compressed Air Horns for Boating, You can buy them even at General Stores. A Surprising Loud Noise as in Humans Reactions does the same to Animals, and all they want to do is get away from that racket. Cheaper, easily found, and do not have to worry about wind directions. Worse time to meet a Bear or Cougar is when the wind is in your Face and They are Surprised by Your Presence. New subscriber. 🤠
I camped two nights in dispersed camping and both nights I played my bongos, sung, and jingled bells. Beautiful advice. And yes, in the moment. Camping is a great active meditation !
Very informative! Thank you!
I live in northwestern ontario. I spend a lot of time in the woods. I have encountered several blacks bears, wolves, coyotes, moose and deer. I never felt threatened at anytime . They want nothing to do with us. I mostly see them running away from my me. They all know the minute I step into their world.
Enjoyed your video very much. I know the feeling in the woods in the pitch black alone. Terrifying and exhilarating at the same time.
Excellent video! Most people think bear bags are for food only. I appreciate you letting everyone know that it's for anything with a scent!
Alex09 same for me!
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I appreciated that too, glad it was pointed out.
Especially toothpaste
Great work! Thanks for sharing your info!
Great video! Awesome mentorship and advice for beginners. Cheers from the Kootenays!
The best channel ever
Another excellent video. Thanks
I had a friend go missing in the woods 4 years ago. We were camping on the same mountain at the same time. They never found any trace of him.
The next year, we went back to the same spot as last year. And something, I don't know what, chased us off the mountain.
I do not recommend camping alone. At least take a dog and some fire arms. At last when camping on Black Mt. in Northwest Colorado, high in the Rockies.
What do you think chased you off the mountain?
@@smcc5785 definitely a bigfoot !! Lol come oooonn ppl
@@mvoutdoors hmmm 🤔or maybe a black bear.. possibly!
@@mvoutdoors how would he go missing on a mountain camping with others?????
Was he ever found ???
Great channel and video Dave! I live in the lower Mainland and I spend quite some time in the Squamish and Pemberton area. I can relate to all the things you mentioned and I give people the same advice. I had a big black bear run by my camp this summer and it was not a problem at all. As long as you don't scare them and there is no food around 95% of the time nothing will happen.
Bernhard Kraemer 👍
I love it thank you for your kindness ❤️ and help.
Great video man!
Thank you Great video
Very nicely done. I have a family member that is not a big fan of "tent camping" and most of what you talk about here applies to him also on these family type trips. We camp in wilderness areas, often big game hunting areas, limited cell spots, etc. A lot of points that he can use.
The best thing about camping alone is you can hear nature the noises in the forest listening to nature alive is way more exciting then listening to ppl chattering and music. I love to hear the cracks breaks creaks of the forest especially when their is no rain and you can hear things far away. The best is darkness. If you hear something you are worried about step into the darkness toward the noise and you will find you can see with the fire behind you and you will be fine and in control of yourself. I find bears deers moose are easily shoed away and naturally keep away. Skunks birds mice will come in close. Cougar is the only thing you may need to fight if you are to scared to stand your ground, they are the size of a lion but follow strict rules for them to attack they only will attack from behind so running is what they wait for you to give them incentive. That's my experience any how.
I have this mindset "what's out there during the day is the same at night". I've had a skunk rub my leg like a cat without spraying me while night fishing. A tip for mountain lions is at night use two headlamps one facing forward and one facing backwards. Both on of course. Got that one from a jungle guide.
Great video. Im planning my first solo camp this summer. Little nervous..
Good information. I really enjoy your videos, keep them up.
Richard Johnson cheers
I worked and lived in Yellowstone National Park. Bears are attracted to just about anything that has an aroma, even shampoo. Don't leave anything out and near you over night. We had large metal Bear boxes for the campers to put their food and other things inside. They will even break into your car. We put signs everywhere, even on picnic tables yet visitors still wouldn't follow the rules. We had to shoot a bear who wouldn't leave a campground. It was very sad and not the bears fault but humans were in danger. Trapping and relocation was not an option.
Great video Dave! Agree totally about having Bear Spray whenever you're out in the bush! Especially here in B.C. I live in Coquitlam and see Bears more often in town.. than I do when I'm out Bushcrafting or Camping!
Very good info Dave thanks for sharing with us ....
I remember early on, I tented in the winter and was worried about coyotes! I created a wood debree fort just to wake me up if they tried to get in, lol! The woods play funny tricks on he mind! Great vid. Some really good info!
A Walsh in the Woods haha glad it helps
Excellent video. Very refreshing to find that the solution to nervousness is not necessarily to unload your AR into the brush. New subscriber here.
Wes Shepherd thanks, 👍
Bonfire lit ! Praise the sun!
I agree. For me personally I was coming off of mushrooms and just had a backpack, hammock and sleeping bag. water and some snacks. Anyways I always get paranoia/ fear at night all caccooned up and I have to take a benzo just so I am relaxed enough to actually sleep. Tryning to overcome my night time fear just being so vulnerable but this video did help mentally and gave me some good tips. Thanks man!
Great video!!
Never had a truck to climb into. I'm not usually scared till I find footprints around my camp in the morning!
HEY BEAR!...we've all yelled that (or should) black bears are more scavenger than predator, especially on the Island. In my years of bushwacking, I've only encountered two (2) blacke bear. They both cheesed it quick. Great advice, by the way. Keeping a reasonable fire at night and noise by day will usually promise you zero encounters of anything. Mosquitoes and spiders notwithstanding. Bear bells have BEEN PROVEN to gain a bears interest. Cougars...and, as you know, we got the largest population of 'em...know you're there. THEY are predators...but we are usually unwanted prey. Keep making V.I. Proud...Cheers from victoria
A lot of great tips there, well done.
Thank you Dave for the reassurance I know just what you mean.
These are great advises so thank you very much for making this vid. I did first time wild camping last year in PA. Had my machete next to me, bear spray, and a loud horn. :) In the morning I realized I could have been as calmer if I only had a machete.
Me: nice revolver you got there.
You: thanks but its not real, its my cap gun!
Me: Oh Canadians...
Not bad advice at all. Good to see you out.
TurtleWolf Pack cheers bud ✌
15:55 funny as hell lol lmao 😄 yeah if you hear grunting and huffing then it'll be time for panic! Lol
Yea, that part!
Good to see another Secheltite.
I have walked the Coasters mountain biking trails for years, and all I have ever come across is Squirrels .I did see a mum with 3 cubs this fall on the power lines behind Trout lk when I was walking. I just went back the way I came.
Camping overnight is a different story though. .
I always walk with my German Shepherd, and since I saw those Bears I have picked up a good quality Cold Steel blade that has a hallow handle and fits on to the end of a staff. It makes me feel a little safer.
You look like your on the coast in your video.. It's been raining like crazy lately !
The 73-87 Restoration Shop " Keepin em on the road " Vancouver island now. New videos are all done here. Take care
you were making me feel comfortable until 1:48
*looks over shoulder to confirm suspicion of bears and/or cougars"
This was a good video. I have wanted to go camping by myself,but am scared.
Ann Cluckey glad it helped!
Be so tired you don't hear the noises.
Thank you for sharing stay safe from phil
Very good topic to cover!
Lone Hunter 👍
I wish you still did videos bro. You’re the only RUclips bushcrafter that I’ve heard glorify Jesus’ name
Your channel has really come alone Dave. Nice man.
S Bonin 🤘
Just last month I was camping in NJ cooking a steak and a coyote with no warning charges me while I was eating. I got up yelled and my head lamp blinded him.. he did not get my steak but he sure got my attention.
Nice job I have camped alone all over the northeast USA never been afraid
I lived in the woods on Vancouver island ..i was looking out my sliding doors ... at that moment a cougar went flying by my house chasing down a deer... I opened my door and startled the cougar that took off .. I saved that deer that night .. it appeared a couple days later with an injured hind end .. she hung around my house all winter and come out in the late spring with a fawn .. she still limped abit but was good
So you let a cougar go hungry? What if she had cubs? ....
Potamkin Motorsports yeah. I don’t think it was for her to “save”
You mentioned your discomfort when hammock camping. Most of the time I'm in a hammock, and I sleep with bear spray and an air horn suspended over my head and have a knife or two on my person.
good video
I carry bear spray, but I also carry a sidearm while in the wilderness. I've woken up several times hearing large animals inspecting my tent, sniffing as they walk around the tent in the middle of the night. I've also had several wolf encounters, once where an entire pack came into my camp area at night and commenced howling. The interesting thing about that encounter was not only did it concern me safety wise, but how loud they were really impressed me! They were so loud that if I had had a companion w/me, we would not have been able to hear each other talk....
Everthing you said same here.Wolves are extremely smart. I heard a pack of wolves howling maybe two miles away, then one mile away. Then a single wolf howl about an 1/8 of a mile away and while I focused my attention in that direction for about 10 minutes with a very bright flashlight one snuck up off to my right along a creek bed just 40 yards away. I just had turned to walk back to my tent when my light lit up his eyes. There was a pack of them but I did not see the others. I figured the where close. Only a gun for protection that time. Made fire larger and don't remember sleeping at all that night. Loved the experience afterwards ... when they finally left.
Nice video💪👍
Aceblue 2002 thanks 👍
Thanks so much for this video. Ive been solo camping since I was a teenager and I didnt realize that I did exactly what you recommended in starting with baby steps. You have a great way of ... un masculinizing?? hahaha solo camping and addressing the real issues that ANYONE is going to be challenged with. The reality is that camping alone will most likely result in a beautiful experience, which is why we do it in the first place. You nailed it with the fact that it is a mental struggle. Facts are..THERE ARE NO BAD GUYS AT ALL...just you, your gear in some of the most beautiful and rewarding terrain this world has to offer. I was born and raised in Northern Ontario and I LOVE the bush here. Im sure BC is the same with the level of respect the wilderness demands. By the way, speaking of respect, i find that I have much less anxiety on a solo trip when I know for a fact that my WIFE IS COMFORTABLE WITH MY PRE-TRIP EFFORTS! Hahaha! I really appreciate your outlook and knowledge and the message you are passing on to others. Keep it up and thanks again my friend. Stay safe and keep exploring! JC NICHOLS
I set up claymor mines & tripwire so I know I'm safe.
If it bleeds we can kill it 💪 ....
@@Madmaxxxx1984 we lost the mega woods walker.
@Christopher Albert Daniel Boone got attacked by a bear. He got torn up but he killed the bear with his knife. He carved a message in a tree. "I Daniel Boone killed a bar by this here tree"
To add a little peace of mind I use the Robocop Alarm with some fishing line. I set up a perimeter around my camp about 10-15 yards away from my camp. I make sure to keep it high enough where it doesn't get set off by smaller critters of the night. Nice video.
I do the same thing on certain trips where the bear population is high.I am not afraid of being attacked but do not want to get woke up by one that has had little interaction with people.They tend to not be as afraid.
Good idea thanks
i do the same thing but with shotgun cartridges in tubes.....every one knows so every one stays well away ....i take out the shot and fill them with rock salt but i dont tell....lol
@@mickytwoknives you should make a video on that cause I'm a super heavy sleeper and not a lot wakes me up
You can add bells used for fishing too just attach to line
Great commentary on a "popular subject" and your being in a heavily populated bear/cougar country puts meat into what you say. Thanks for doing this video. I started hiking and camping alone at 10 years of age in Ohio along the banks of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers. At first the excitement and anxiety of sleeping outdoors was high but after numerous trips it became old hat. In 60 years I've hiked and camped on five continents. The only time I feared for my life was in a remote mountainous area of Arizona. I came face to face with a mountain lion, it seemed to be in a spring stance and was only 50 yards away on a rocky ledge. As I pulled my pants up I yelled for my two buddies and as they ran towards me the animal reeled off in the opposite direction. I've thought about carrying one of my weapons but in today's atmosphere of gun control issues, I decided I've lived this far why change. I do carry a bamboo hiking staff that readily accepts a Cold Steel knife with the hollow handle and takes milliseconds to assemble...with practice. However, common sense has been my best weapon.
Wasn't solo camping. But we were at Taylor campground(Garibaldi Park) in mid November. Sometime after we retired for the night. I would say midnight to 1:00 am. We heard a nasty kind of growl and scream. Woke us both up, we stayed still and quiet. But nothing after a few minutes. Went back to sleep with one eye open.
It was a fox, probably
Local backpacker here sitting by campfire was approached by coyotes. Chased two away with a flaming stick, but third kept coming. Used pepper spray, which had no effect. He got bitten. He packed out and drive to hospital and got rabies shots. Massachusetts has a big coyote problem. Rabies makes wild animals irrational...
In my area we have a store called the dollar tree. In it I purchased an air horn for $1.25 Canadian. It is a rechargeable horn supposedly for use at sporting events. Using it before a portage or at sleep time. makes me less fearful. Thanks for your suggestions Brian 77
It's not mental when it starts attacking, it's real!!!
just the phrase "practice being alone in the woods" makes me laugh. yeah--I get it. "hey!! what are you doing back there!?" ---"im practicing being alone in the woods!"---lol
Many people with many comments...the best defense is to stay alert. If you can carry a weapon, good. I do. Bear spray is good (I've used it); however, don't be down wind. That said, good video. First time alone can be unnerving. Camp on everybody. ✌😨
animals dont bother me its ppl... crazy ppl are worldwide now days.
Hi very good tips nice one buddy
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GOOD JOB
I always make fishing line trip wire perimeters. Tie cans to the to line and if anything trips it you will be alarmed.
I can't even sleep overnight in my truck bed, with the cover 2/3 closed. My fear of mountain lions & bears is overwhelming...
Cougars are everywhere in NYC too!
Well said.
Thanks for the video I thought I was the only one who was scared-lol
Kudos to those that can camp alone but I learned as a Boy Scout to always be prepared. I try to always camp with someone if it is tent camping. More ears less fears. Even hiking I don’t go alone unless it’s on a populated trail. I have heard of too many people that have disappeared lately. I will only go camping alone if I am in a camper bed or truck or RV. Risk depends on where you go and where you are at. Always be aware of your surroundings. When in doubt pack up and head out.
Great advice. I want to try a solo overnight here in Ontario. My first will be in a Provincial park. It's strictly an interior backing park.
Bernie Wojewski great have fun 🤘
I'm 60 now LOVE camping alone in BC, especially in the colder months, but I do have protection when I go. My dog (good early warning system) bear spray, bear flare on the end of a long walking stick, and I do keep a 12 gauge or my 30-06 in my tent. I also use a portable electric bear fence which helps me sleep at night. I think I'm more scared of the 2 leg psychos than the 4 legged kind.