12 TIPS to KEEP YOU SAFE while CAMPING
12 TIPS to KEEP YOU SAFE while CAMPING
Stay safe and prepared on your camping adventures with these 12 essential tips. Learn how to avoid crowded campsites, protect yourself from wildlife, and safeguard against thieves with effective defense strategies. Get practical advice on first aid, campsite security, and essential self-defense tactics to ensure a worry-free trip. This guide also covers crucial tips and tricks for managing fire safety and staying alert in the wilderness. Equip yourself with the knowledge to handle any situation confidently and securely. If you enjoyed this video be sure to drop a like and don’t forget to hit subscribe! Thanks for watching!
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Time Stamps
00:00 – 00:14 INTRO
00:14 – 01:15 LET SOMEONE KNOW
01:15 – 02:25 AVOID THE CROWDS
02:25 – 03:28 SAFTEY IN NUMBERS
03:28 – 04:16 BRING A DOG
04:16 – 05:12 MED KIT
05:12 – 06:22 KEEP YOUR SITE CLEAN
06:22 – 07:24 HIDE YOUR VALUABLES
07:24 – 09:32 MESS WITH THEIR MINDS
09:32 – 10:35 NOISE MAKERS
10:35 – 11:13 BEAR SPRAY – PEPPER SPRAY
11:13 – 13:10 WEAPONS
13:10 – USE YOUR INSTINCT
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I had a friend who has a military bump helmet dual night vision and some handheld highspeed ballistic wireless communication devices he has in his camping rig. he said once he had a guy mess with his soft topper. When he was camping in blm land in nevada utah area . He woke up to a guy playing with the zippers and dragging his something around his truck. So my boy started counting down from 10. As he slipped his boots and helmet on. At three he opened his tailgate with the helmet on and saw the guy hiding in the brush. He said peekaboo i see you… and chased the guy singing blue monday.
Now my boy isnt right in the head. Hasnt been since he left the corps. But i tell you when 6’3" 230 former proam mma fighter from detroit kicks open a tailgate wearing night vision singing some crazy techno emo song in the middle of the woods as he chases you down because you thought youd try him … Thats the kind of bowel loosening experience that makes you reconsider your life choices. He says he just bear hugged the kid and took him to the ground and called him his ‘new cuddle buddy as he choked him out’ but he then watched from a distance as the guy woke up and ran off. Idk how much is real or not. But it give me nightmares. Just thought id share. If your gonna mess with people staying in the woods. You might find people that actually belong there more than you and not in civilization. My man was famous in our friends group with being creepy when we could see him. Put him in the darkenss with a advantage and no rules… Nope.
I lock the inside zipper with a luggage lock ❤❤❤❤
I agree about going with your gut feeling in situations. Often times our spirit is alert to present danger even when our intellectual mind isn’t. Some call it the sixth sense when it may actually be a protective God given alarm system. Thank you for the educational video many people should watch this. You have another subscriber. 🥳🤗😂👍
That I’ll be back in 10 mins note is clever I’m gonna start doing that !
Add a trail camera and monitor lights
Are you guys Northern California or Southern?
# 9 tip is great! All your videos are very informative.
Thank you for sharing your tips and experiences.
It was close to bed time and flipping through channels I came across you folks. 3 vids later I was in total agreement with every single point you’ve mentioned. The wife and I are Overlanders in Washington State. We enjoyed your topics, broken down in number you are sharing great information through nice personalities.
Stay safe guys, stay smart.
I appreciate the elaboration of firearm safety, the level of comfort and knowledge in using it. It is very essential.
Tourniquets
LOL German shepherds don’t weigh 200 pounds, and if they do, they are of no help! 🙂I like the airhorn idea… these things are underrated. I just got two out of the garage, pressed on real quick to see it it still works, and my ear has been ringing for the last 10 mins! The gut feeling thing is a difficult one… it would help if you learned to listen to it… In our society we have largely unlearned that skill!
Some great tips! Thank you! The extra chairs tip is excellent.
I typically carry my .357 magnum revolver with me when I go camping. Especially if it’s deep in the mountains or in unfamiliar places. Just make sure you know the laws in the area you are camping in,whether it be a State Park or in another State you don’t live in. I recommend getting your permit to carry and take classes on firearms training if you want to go that route. Not only do you need to know the laws in that area,but you also have to keep safety a top priority when camping with a firearm.
I don’t have a gun, but I did put a gun sticker on my rear window. Hopefully that keeps people away just as well.
Only problem with dogs is that they are often responsible for going out and stirring up trouble with a bear and then lead it right back to you.
Even the spraying of Deep Woods Off, makes for a good defense .
Thank you for the video!
A tourniquet…never know
At trail heads, campsites, rest areas, before I leave the car I fold down both the driver + passenger sunshades. Makes it look like two people traveling together. Stopping at fast food place and eating outside I stand on the passenger side of the car. Makes it appear the "driver" is inside the business. Great video.
Such good practical advice. Thank you!
I have a meannn looking Chinese dou that has a 22 inch bead I’m taking camping this weekend
Perimeter strings with bells attached, my ears are tuned to hear them. Sometimes wind sets them off and I’m on higher alert
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I’m so disgruntled when I go camping anymore that no one or no animal within a couple hundred yards wants nothing to do with me. Works great…
Pepper spray is a great non-lethal tool in defending yourself
Chihuahuas are meaner than German shepherds and they can hear better..trust me i have 3 and they fit anywhere
David did kill that bear 2
WE USE TO SET UP TRAIL CAMS FOR OVERNIGHTS, WE NOW USE BATTERY OP RING MONITOR WITH ADDED VELCRO TO PUT ANYWHERE. SAVED OUR DOG FROM A SKUNK & A NASTY RACOON. PLUS WE WATCHED THE RACOON ON OUR CELLPHONE FROM INSIDE THE TENT. TO KNOW WHAT IS OUT THERE IS KEY TO DAMPENING ANXIETY
Learn to use a gun
I always came with my imaginary friend, Rod Thruster! He scares everyone away!😮🤓😡🤪
Purchase a Bang Stick > 12ga.
Firing a gun in a camping area is like shooting fish in a barrel though. There’s a lot of people without any cover just tents and thin walled campers. Just saying.
Good gun advice. If you don’t have proper training, please consider leaving your firearm at home. 11:54
I solo camp all the time and one of the things I have done is buy a bigger tent than necessary, to make it look like I’m not alone.
This seems like fear mongering. Likewise, leave your dogs at home. Many bear issues occur due to a yappy dog. Dogs are also not allowed in many parks.
very bright flashlight and a shocker for good non lethal deterence
Carry a gun.
If you carry a firearm, your CCW will carry over to some states. But always check the laws in the state you will be traveling and camping.
What about a 12ga trip alarm
Learn to safely and effectively use a firearm
Life360 is a great app to keep up with each other’s whereabouts
Awesome video. Just looked up camping security after I seen the guy that got murdered by a machete camping near Yellowstone. Stay safe out there and great video.
One woman said she was having trouble with 3 guys one time and pretty much incapacitated all 3 of them with bear spray. I don’t doubt it. 😂
I just need an m4
Marc sucks
Good gear very reliable vehicle AK47 hand gun take others armed food water pay attention around you
I don’t believe in bandaids. If you don’t need gauze and tape then you don’t have a real injury.
Great advice.
This was filmed on a gopro 8? Great video guys i love the tips, hoping theres no thieves watching this haha
thank you, I appreciate it I have been wanting to go camping for so long but its only me and my 4 small children and im scared but i want to make this happen for us