Most TERRIFYING Camping EXPERIENCE I've Had
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- čas přidán 9. 09. 2024
- In this video, I plan on camping overnight at a new spot in the mountains. Once it gets dark, I start hearing branches break and heavy thuds all around me. I decide to go with my gut feeling and pack up camp. What happens next is the most TERRIFYING experience I've EVER had while camping alone in the woods.
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by - The Hoggatt Project
I grew up in Washington State hunting with my Dad. One day over 40 years ago, we were driving The long drive home, and I noticed that he had a Smith And Wesson Model 39 9MM Handgun in a shoulder holster. When I asked him why, he said, "There is something about Wide Open Spaces that makes people think they can get away with things that they normally couldn't" That Statement has stuck with me since.
Very valid point..
Totally agree.
im never scared when im alone in the dark, im scared when im not alone in the dark.
Haha. I see what you did there...
@@thehoggattproject true story 😉
@@lee.valley Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction.
Perfectly said
i have never been scared of the woods at night ....... i have a big fucking knife
I camp solo too and people are ABSOLUTELY my main concern. I've had 2 similar encounters. Best advice i can give is to not be within 2 miles of ANY road or trail and to be in a valley so as not to be noticed. Both times I was alerted to their presence and hauled a$$ so don't be ashamed because that's a scary mother !!!! Any freak sneaking up on someone in the woods at night CAN'T POSSIBLY have good intentions !
@@czarkaztik1617 I also saw an article from 2018 where the Navy wanted to run stealth SEAL training missions in Washington state parks. I was unaware of this until after the fact. I don't think that's what it was but, interesting to see that in the Seattle Times!
Yeah, I generally try to get as fas away as I can. This was a good reminder why...
@@thehoggattprojectI think if that guy was a military member, he would have announced himself as such. Anyone who approaches my camp in the dark without introducing themselves is a shady individual. That’s how I look at it
@@thehoggattproject If it was a military person training for stealth, I guess they failed. lol
@czarkaztik1617 so 👍 true your absolutely 💯 right.
@@thehoggattprojectnahhh just fake news to deceive you from the real problems we is facing in this country 🙏🏻
Here in Norway the forest can be pretty dense and very quiet at times. Never been scared though except once. I was walking my dog as I usually do. I watch him because he can hear and smell what I can't. Which usually will be a moose or roe watching us, but this one time he made a slight woof and looked up through the woods. Normally he just looks in the direction to alert me without a sound. However this time it was more of a warning. I stopped walking and shined my headlamp up in the direction and saw nothing. It was just getting dusk but the forest in that spot was much darker. The trees were letting very little light in. I decided to take a few steps forward to change my view advantage and then I saw someone hiding behind a tree. Not sure if they were scared of my dog and stepped off the trail to hide but Casper was not taking his eyes off whoever it was and got Infront of me as if to defend me. Whatever the person was doing it gave me enough uneasiness to turn and go back. So I completely understand your feelings. People are 💯 scarier than anything else. Stay safe out there. New subscriber in Norway
Having a dog is a solid defense mechanism! Yeah, I've been off the beaten path filming and had a walker's dog charge me. I stood there hoping it didn't try to full on attack as it was well out in front of the walker. Luckily, once she got close enough to see what was going on, the dog turned friendly. I think that is the better way to go than hiding. Thanks for watching and for the cool story!
What a fantastic dog. They are so amazing.
Hey greetings , what breed of dog do you own? I'm thinking 🤔 of getting a hiking companion dog 🐶
What is roe, please?
@@sharoneuby-62 cod roe. Fish eggs. Millions of eggs watching!!
There’s no way I could ever solo camp like this.
Be prepared. Prepare for contingencies. Be armed.
@@ms.annthrope415 Being armed won't do anything, rely on your wits not your gun you cradle
@@Kurtis11266 lmao that’s not true at all, dimwit. I’m sure you’re just from a country where you can’t really be armed and you’re just coping
The key is to be armed, and use your brain.
@@Kurtis11266what about wits with a gun hmmmmm didn’t think of that did you 😏
I agree, my family and I went camping one weekend at a popular campground,there wasn’t a lot of people there, in middle of the night I heard something being thrown on the top of my tent and rolled off right it was right above where my head was, it sounded like coins thrown on the tent and I heard few footsteps and then heard my tent being unzipped, I scream for my husband to wake up, he’s a hard sleeper, my daughter had her tent pitched next to ours, she said something fell into her tent before my incident, she thought it might had been a limb that fell an hit hertent but there were no trees near our camp sight, this person must of tripped on the string tie downs, the next morning she looked beside my tent where I heard the noise at and there were coins on the ground, we packed up and left, we’ve never been back there again…if they were out there at time of night and did not announcing themselves.. they were up to no good. Good thing that he left, better to be safe than sorry.
I was solo camping in a wilderness area not too long ago in the winter, pretty far off a main trail. And at 4:30 in the morning I started to hear light footsteps. The forest floor was covered in really dry leaves. Then, all of a sudden, a flashlight hit my tent. Foot steeps would stop and start up again, and my tent would light up. I was in thermals, and my boots were outside the tent. The last thing i was thinking was getting a video. Who ever this person was circled my tent, and wondered off into the woods, no trails. I grabbed my knife, and I was ready to throw down. But believe me when in a situation like that its hard to focus on camera gear etc... You thinking whats my next move to save my life. I dont care how tough you think you are, your next move could be your last, and you only have seconds to decide.
Thank you for sharing. Yeah, that's unexpected... especially for wintertime! If I'm exploring off-trail and come across a structure (that someone might be living in) or someone's tent, I usually turn around or go another direction. Unless it's clearly not in use, the only reasons I can think someone might approach is to ask if you're okay or rip you off.
I was actually surveying a piece of undeveloped property back in the woods once and came across a yurt! You couldn't see them from the road, and they were cleverly tucked back about 300 feet or so. They were there illegally and also stealing power from the nearby powerlines. It was early morning, and there was a light on inside. You could clearly see from the outside it was just one person standing with their hands on their hips. Point being... the light was a dead giveaway.
You are exactly right bro, I really love how you grabbed your knife and you were ready to throw down.... But yeah a average person that hasn't been in the middle of nowhere camping and in the middle of the night u hear something or someone out in that darkness.... Well u learn what real fear and terror can be .
Firearms are your friend!
@@captainchaos52people say this but forget laws exists, vary from state to state. Most out of staters can’t carry in another state, not to mention county laws….
Get a night vision thermal camera, best investment ever for night camping.
I got a night vision camcorder to test out next time. We'll see if I can pick up anything 😃🤞
You've done the right thing by leaving, there's a lot of bad people out there and that person had no light and tracking you.
So glad you got out ok! You definitely made a good decision to leave! Stay safe out there! People are much scarier than animals!
Why is everyone so scared of humans? That's the least scary thing in a forest.
@@WatchThis-ek2og "We" disagree.
@@WatchThis-ek2og that's the most scary thing you can encounter in the woods
@@victoralvesdearaujo6242 I encountered scarier things
It’s always best to leave if you feel uncomfortable. People are the absolute worst thing you can encounter while alone in the woods. I hiked a quarter of the Appalachian Trail in the dead of winter to avoid people.
I try to make my trips on the weekdays. Iffy weather definitely helps 👍
In college I used to camp by myself a lot. Helped clear my head, plus all my friends didn’t see the wilderness the same way I did. These days I think your looking at a whole different experience. Thanks and be safe.
Yeah, it's easy to let your mind run wild (especially once it gets dark). But for how many times I've gone out, I have a pretty good success rate. It can definitely be a peaceful experience and like you said... a way to help clear your head. This strange one-off hasn't stopped me.
different experience?? Do you think more people have survival skills now and willing to commit murder? That's kind of preposterous. There's much less woods now, more clueless people, and murder rates are much lower than it was decades ago. Nowadays, there's enough forensics to catch axe murderers.
Ive camped many times by alligator infested waters (bc its where I go gar fishing) and I’ve never been as scared as I was one time when I kept hearing 2 crackheads in the woods by my tent fighting over a bud light and cigarettes .
Dang, alligators ain't no joke either. I remember a time I was doing a job in downtown Seattle next to a row of tents and homeless people. This lady stepped out of one pulling up her pants and asking for my hammer. I asked why, and she said she was going to kill the guy for not paying her! I said no.
Alligators scare the heck out of me.
first time I have watched any of your stuff. It was great, you told it like it was and didn't add anything just to make the story sound "better". I appreciate that 👍
Thank you! Yeah, I think it's best to tell what happened immediately, so you don't forget any details. I recorded that audio right after I made it back to my vehicle and started driving out of there.
Solo camping is one of my favorites….I also had a similar encounter with a weirdo at 2:30am. He progressed closer I called out, then put my high powered light towards the movement’s , it was a man dressed to conceal. I hoped I’d never need a fire arm, I pulled off shot in the air, 357 revolver the person stunned by the sound tripped got up and ran. One more for good measure in the air. Problem solved. But. I hate having to deal with such a thing.
That's intense! Thanks for sharing your experience. It sounds like they wanted to play games, and you let them know that's not cool. Hopefully they stop doing that to random campers.
I probably should have called out, but I wonder what the chances are of someone actually popping up saying "you caught me"... Glad to hear your story ended well and they took off. 🏃
Damn that's crazy! We're you in a remote spot?
Love this . I’d do the same . Probably wake up, rack it, say out loud something like F off unless you want to get shot ..
no reply prolly solo camp central park
@@NelsonMuntz1 Hey sorry about that, your comment slipped past me. Yes, I consider it remote. It is about an hour and a half from the city in Mount-Backer National Park.
I have camped solo for many, many years. It’s not Bears or Wolves of course there dangerous but there fairly predictable. Never in my life did I see or hear anything that would indicate a big foot. But when you start to get into serious solo camping at elevation, the whole ball game changes. At over 5000 feet it’s now all about the possibility of encountering a Mountain Lion. People think this can’t happen, but it does. These Cats don’t like to go below 3000 feet. Shouting and screaming will not drive them away. Close by warning shots will not even slow them down. Making yourself big will do nothing and running is a death sentence. Your only chance of survival is to face them straight on because if they get you on the ground you’re not going to make it. You cannot take on this animal. At 200 to 250 pounds these Mountain Lions will take your breath away. This creature is not only hypnotizing it’s totally fearless and it can and will kill you. I’ve seen them in groups of 4 and 2 and they don’t play. Both times I was so lucky because I was down wind. Trust me. Even armed I was shaking like a school girl. Never and I mean never go into elevation with a dollar store flashlight or headlamp. You must be overwhelmingly armed. You need a professional torch and no less than a .40 Caliber. A 9MM will take you to long to slow them down. I am not a hunter. I love nature and animals to much. No one wants to shoot this beautiful animal. Being armed is a last resort. But as you start to challenge yourself smartly and go to the next level of hiking and camping this is encounter becomes more possible. These cats are silent and can and will stalk you for hundreds of yards. At night you must be able to safely build the biggest possible fire. I don’t sleep in a tent for many reasons. Don’t be foolish and go deep into the woods at elevation with a cheep flashlight, without a weapon, you are going to get killed and it will happen so fast. One moment you be alive and the next you will be bitten in the throat getting dragged off into the woods being eaten alive by this cat and his buddies. This is just the reality of going to next level. Smartly prepare yourself.
@@bdw9096 Thamks for sharing! I have encountered a mountain lion a few times and they are majestic. Once I was going fishing and saw it as I turned the corner running down a dead end road. Another time I was in a postal vehicle and it darted across the road in front of me.
I've come across loud crashing and thuds (like 600lb thuds) while hiking at night but never attacked. You may be right, I should be a little more cautious. It is fun though!
You don't have to worry about mountain lions that you SEE, usually. They're ambush predators, they're not going to face you head on, unless you act like prey. First time I ever camped was in elevation in Northern California, and I encountered one at night. It is as you say, noise, shouting, looking big won't make it flinch. The crazy thing is that every time i let out a yell, it would hiss back at me. We had this back and forth conversation until it just kept hissing even though I was completely silent. That's when I decided to leave, but fear is usually mutual between two parties in the middle of nowhere. I heard the lion's steps fade away in the distance after I flustered it. I didn't stick around though. The cougars dumb enough to fight humans are usually young males who aren't 200 pounds, thankfully.
Best advice I believe I ever heard.
@@maaz322 I heard you are not supposed to ever make direct eye contact with one because it just makes them madder as they consider it a sign of aggression.
NEVER go solo into the woods without FIREPOWER!!!
I'd say 9 times out of 10, there are guns going off somewhere within my vicinity.
I live in England...you're not allowed guns here..unless you're a farmer..and still you can't just wander around wavin it willy nilly..lol
YES !!
@@NevilleBamshu23England, just like Ireland is a bit weird. Even a Swiss knife in your pocket is illegal lol… I still wonder how you guys do when you go camping. Not even asking how you do if you get assaulted outside.
When I got stuck in Ireland, I was told that it was okay to hop peoples fences to hike around. I was in southwest Cork and people were friendly. Over here in Washington that's called trespassing haha. I know because I had to do it for work as a land surveyor and most people don't like that. Ireland was a breath of fresh air and a real treat!
This is why I backpack with an xds .45. Not for animals.
I remember my first solo. The whole trek out I was thinking about animals and coyotes and how I would protect myself from them. After I set the tent up and the sun went down, I realized that I hadn't thought about people one bit. Then the fear hit. Ironically when the coyotes started howling, like 50 yards away, I knew I was safe. Crazy how our minds work.
@@zantar2482 Yes, the animal noises can be a good thing. It's the dead silence that is no Bueno. Glad to hear the trip went well!
OMG! I would have crapped my pants there and then. It is one reason I don't solo camp. I have read and heard of people just out there to try and scare others, that is so not cool. Anything other than sinister I feel the individual would have said something and not just stood there. Who dresses in camo and creeps around the woods at night and doesn't speak to someone that may have spotted them. Don't blame you for leaving, it was probably for the best. Thanks for sharing. :) :)
@@jacqueline7118 They got lucky they didn't get caught by the wrong people. Maybe that was enough to keep them from doing it again 🤔
You’re crazy as hell for not having a gun!!! Hell I’m a 70 yr old woman & I wouldn’t be without one.
well of course you would have one, you are very close to defenseless without a gun
You’re right even if you’re young you still need protection. Young or old can still die all the same . I don’t believe in guns but I do for. Camping ⛺️ or anytime out somewhere far and it would be good to be able to save your life because camping they are up to no good period to have the nerve to come up to your fire , tent ares. No way . 😊
@@Donkey808ify in some countrys nobody carry guns around😃i dont even need to lock my house door
i guess that is normal if u live in usa lol
@@ziginaigra”in some countries self defense is not allowed” yes, we know
Holy crap that's terrifying. There isn't one good reason for someone to be lurking in the forest wearing camo in the middle of the night. Only bad reasons come to mind, so I'm glad you got out of there.
Live to camp another day...
We used to go camping as kids armed with just a knife. We never had any fear of people back then, but times have changed. Now days, you leave the city to take a break from all of the craziness just to find out there are just as many crazies in the back country.
That's the main reason I stopped being in love with the woods and now prefer to take my vacations at the beach instead.
One night while camping in Virginia I could hear the voices of people talking in the pitch black. They had the strangest accent, almost British sounding, but not. I couldn’t make out what they were saying, but it was fragments a conversation between a man, & woman. They’d stop once I shouted “Hello?”, but then I’d hear them again, laughing & talking. It scares me just talking about it, nobody was out there.
@@mattsheezy5469 That is freaky!
two amish lovebirds having fun in the woods, probably didnt hear you
As someone who's been in the forest and woods numerous times, and currently lives on 10 acres in the woods, leaves and branches crackling are common. I find these scary woods videos funny. The only thing scary is other people you don't know.
I'd love to live on 10 acres! Yeah, especially during fall you get alot of crunching and snapping all over. This incident was no Bueno but it won't stop me from getting back out there to try again.
There is a really creepy video on CZcams of a guy going out to camp and there was something in the woods forsure and it felt so fucking eerie. You never know what lurks in some of those places lol
Camping vids - couple of hundred views
Alleged evidence of the supernatural - couple of thousand views
Implication of severe danger - couple of hundred thousand views
You know how to play the game 👍🏻
Something like this happened to me back in April but it was daytime. me and my boyfriend drove FAR in the woods, like actual boonies, i never thought anyone would be there, we were just there for 10 minutes when we start hearing branches breaking and 2 men just walk out of the woods and ask if its our property and i just froze in fear but said no and they just weirdly walked by us and pretended they were looking at something behind us and just stood there looking back at us maybe 10 meters away.. i was almost too scared to walk back to the truck. No idea what was going on but i dont like to think of it. Havent been there since.
Sounds like it may have been people hunting and wanting to know if you were the owner to get permission? I dunno, I've heard stories like that where people hunt on other people's properties and the deer crosses onto another.
At least they came out of the brush rather than hiding though. That has the potential to be worst though it sounds like.
take a dog, bibles, horns, pellet guns. fireworks. walkie talkie , first aid kit, snacks foods extra foods, set up camera system around you 4 . set up warning parameter. near tent have access to climb up tree. Take least 7 people with you. 3 watch for few hours 3 sleep. 1 taking turns on monitor. 1 helper audio video. This would be better. Your home camp- base camp do not leave. have extra snacks...water and be on guard. set up 3 tents. extra flashlights- alarm sound.
Claymores are pretty good, they say.
This isn't the walking dead, you will never encounter people unless you're camping next to your car and it's an obvious clearing. There are not even that many people who are willing to get off a deer stand or a hunting trail to run into you out in the complete wilderness.
Don't forget booby traps.
@@ibizencolmfao
This is exactly why I want thermal/night vision capabilities if I camp alone and I ALWAYS take a rifle with me. If they can see me, I want to be able to see them.
It seems increasingly impractical to be camped out in the open where one is completely visible to everyone passing by. The idea of sleeping in such an exposed manner feels quite unsafe and, frankly, rather maddening. Camping should be an opportunity to connect with nature while also feeling secure and private.
I believe it would be far more sensible to consider alternative sleeping arrangements. For instance, sleeping in the woods atop a tree or, if that is not feasible, finding a way to sleep below the surface could provide the necessary privacy and protection. This would not only enhance the camping experience but also promote a sense of safety for all involved.
I would appreciate the chance to discuss this further and explore options that could ensure a more secure and enjoyable experience in the great outdoors.
@@JaysHitt It all depends on what type of camping you are doing I guess... if you go to a campground then you are usually next to other people. If you are wild camping then you are just picking some random spot in the woods.
If the spot is remote enough, then I actually prefer the openness as opposed to being in the dense forest. It can feel less claustrophobic. I toss and turn when I sleep so up in a tree probably would be bad for me lol. I have built underground shelters before and they can be pretty neat.
1) Cardio
2) NO FIRES AT NIGHT! Fires are for cooking and drying, during the day. If you're cold, get better gear or don't camp in the Arctic.
3) If your camp looks like a circus, expect clowns. No big red tents, use earth tones etc
4) Carry if allowed. Hell, carry even if not allowed.
I don't solo camp without a Rifle and Pistol. 30+ years with minimal problems other than a bear or two getting too close.
Never seen a ghost, bigfoot, skin walker or boogie man. No glowing lights, Aliens or Jackalopes. No one has ever tried to abduct me or steal my kidneys.
I don't run into many crackheads where I camp, they have better things to do than walk 10+ miles out into the woods just to get shot, over a sleeping bag.
Try it once, with no fire at night you will see you're not in the woods, you ARE the woods.
@@DaGoonR This is good stuff. Unfortunately, the camera sees better with light but it is such a distraction! I do like having a fire at night though. It mostly depends on the place. Each camp is different. It can be a circus 🎪 for sure haha.
@@thehoggattproject For sure, wasn't directed at you just in general. Wouldn't watch if you didn't have light :P
10:08 scary. Terrifying. So you saw him walking to your truck. Good following your intuition.
It's sad when you can't camp without some weirdo stalking or watching. Never go alone or unarmed.
Good call on your part…no doubt, you saved your life by leaving.
Camo Man was probably going to check his little Weed grow spot?🤔
There actually may be some truth to that!
@@thehoggattproject I lived in a State leased Cabin in a State Park for 20yrs & often (day & night), people in Camo would be out & about checking their small but numerous little Pot patches before "Green Harvest" discovered them.
Dang... that's good to know 🤌
I’d rather have a wolf encounter than taking a stranger with me in the woods or meeting one during the trip.
Especially one who doesn’t say hello and pretends to be a fucking statue lol like wtf u doing bro
When I go camping, always take my Belgian Malinois, Recurve Hunting Bow and I surround all 4 sides with Shotgun Primer Activated Alarms with Trip Wires. Any human or otherwise trying their hand then they going to get the shock of their lives. Stay safe.
@@markjohnson2166 I've actually got a perimeter thing to try out as well. This one just sets off an alarm I think but still might be good to see if it catches anything.
A lot of predator animals hunt at night….wolves, fox, bear….even your household cat is up all night. I slept in the Cloquet forest in Minnesota with just a sleeping bag. I awoke in the middle of the night by breaking branches…..after it got the scent from me, it snorted a ran off. I did not see it but am convinced it was a buck. Later that night I heard timber wolves scream. It was creepy but I lived to tell the story. A Marlin 30/30 helps to calm your nerves.
Likely could've been a curious sasquatch
Or Michael Myers
@@justkim9827Mike is a suburbs guy
If you go back to the location and try to get a sense for the individual’s height, you might be in for a surprise.
What's the surprise? The creepo was standing on an elevation?
They were on the edge of the gravel/dirt road, right about where I was standing @ 0:47 in the video. You can see it maybe changes about a foot or so if they were slightly off of the road. Just a best guess, I guess.
Seeing you set the chair on the carhartt jacket to stabilize it made me wanna get a carhartt. Good advertising! 😂
Yeah, reviewing the footage made me laugh when I saw that. I Always keep it in the vehicle as a backup for when it gets cold, and I didn't bring enough layers. I think I've had it for 10 years or more now. Great jacket!
i grew up camping on the mogollon rim of northern arizona from about the age of seven. around memorial day weekend we would always do a one week camp out with extended family, so aunts, uncles, cousins, my folks and siblings. there'd be about 40 of us and my aunts and uncles would get us kids around the fire and tell us scary stories from their childhood. my uncle andrew would always end the stories by telling us that the thing you need to fear in the woods is not ghosts or wild animals, but other humans. i always thought this was weird. but now, almost 30 years and dozens of camp outs with friends, family and solo later, i know exactly what he meant. there are so many people who will get possessive about a certain area that they don't own, but think is there special spot. so many people who get their kicks by stalking people and seeing how good they are at it. so many people who are also scared of other people in nature and would normally be cool people in society but they run across a solo stranger in the woods and their spidey senses tingley just like anyone else's. i've had one paranormal encounter that was pretty wild by an old abandoned mine on the backside of the pinal mountains, and two human driven encounters that i'm glad to have survived over the years. i will never not love camping, but you always have to stay strapped and be on your toes constantly.
@@PhxVanguard Thanks for sharing! Yes, it took me a while to realize that as well. Plenty of weird experiences and why I'm stating to document things.
I'm with the man hauling ass😂made me laugh out loud🥰🇬🇧I love that expresion🤗✌️😆😆😆
I am a wildlife expert been working out there for over 20yrs, people have told many stories about sighting a tall black figure around 7,2 and almost every case of these sighting has a story along with it of the victims waking up with sore bums. they call him the jiggyjiggy man. 3 of the victims weirdly still go to the same spot calling his name in the night, even after wat I would assume was a horrific experience.🤔
@@LojKop-l1v Sounds like I made the right call getting out of there then 😄
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Height doesn’t matter. Black figures are always bad news.
I would never sleep under a tarp, need a tent to feel secure
@@francesrea5935 I was planning on setting up a tent after getting the fire going. I have slept under the stars without a tent before and it went well though. As long as you don't mind a few bugs 🤷♂️
Just happened to click on this out of curiosity, I don't camp at all, not gonna lie this hasn't persuaded me to start😆😆😆
I got quite a few other adventures that turned out well. If it were always like this Noone would do it lol.
Slept in a tent in Botswana: Lions and Hyenas outside - not so far.
We forgot to close the tent entrance - only mosquito net left. Woke up with the animals noise and rushed to close it.
Following morning Lion tracks all around the camp.
That's intense! I don't think you could convince me to do that.
Solo camping:
1. Gun
2. High powered flashlight
3. Night vision
4. Dog
5. Knife
6. Pepper spray
Be prepared.
Why anyone, and i mean ANYONE would solo camp without a gun boggles my mind.
Nothing ( animal or human ) can be trusted.
My first time watching your channel, creeped me out. I’m always afraid of someone stalking me in the woods.
@@polluter1986 I am now too! I picked up some night vision and a thermal monocular since the incident. When someone (or something) is out there now, I should have a better chance of spotting them.
You may want to carry a 900-mile laser pen pointer(cheap) & a survival 6" blade knife to your hiking/camper kit as a defensive weapon. Tie your knife to a medium-sized tree branch about 4-5 feet long; you have a spare area for any danger. The laser can blind any beast and be used for signaling. When you hear someone outside your tent shout "Go away I am armed with a .357 magnum (even if you don't have one) and will use it and I am also calling the police." If you have an M80 firecracker light one and throw it out the tent door the bang will scare most creatures away. I keep a New Police 9mm PAK blank pistol(very loud) that I use to scare intruders away.
Everyone saying how he’s making it up have either never been in such a situation or don’t know how to read people or both. Cuz some of us know BS when we hear it and this guy isn’t BSing.
I've been in that situation before as well. How do you know he's not lying? Seriously. How do you know?
Not the dark you should fear it's what's in the dark you should fear
Dur
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least in the dark they cannot see you be stealthy
Demonic entities you can't see are the most concerning but faith in Yeshua ( Christ ) you get the gift of divine protection.
Please consider a relship with Creator Father , holy spirit by praying daily 🙏✝️
grew up in Northern maine ...never had anything bother me in 6 decades of camping , except some drunken friends i had come with me..and we are all in mid sixties now..
@@daveholden8113 Yup, never really had problems camping groups. Just a few scares but nothing major.
Get some night vision glasses and camera for your next camping adventure.. that'll help👍. Keep safe out there!🏕
@@AliSophiaThroughMyEyes It's like swimming in the ocean... do you really wanna see what lurks beneath 🤷♂️
@thehoggattproject I totally get it🙂, But I'd love to see what's really lurking out there🤔🧐.. but I prefer your safety👍💫
@@AliSophiaThroughMyEyes Yeah, I actually have picked up some nght vision stuff since the incident. I am also looking forward to using it on the next adventure👍
@@thehoggattproject Awesome 👌. Looking forward!😁
You might not like what you see with your night vision 😳
ALWAYS TRUST your INSTINCTS !!!
Who says :
"Gee, I'm glad I DIDN'T listen to my instincts."
People with anxiety disorders
Whenever something like this happens, the camera doesn't focus, or people forget to push records. There's always an excuse for not getting it on video, I think people just make up stories to get more views on their channel
I can assure you I did not make this up. I'm not trying to make any excuses for why it didn't record either, but I made the mistake of setting my camera to ECO mode to save battery life. This means that you need to wake it up by pressing a button first before hitting record. I just hit record and was more focused on getting out of there. By the time I realized it hadn't been recording it was gone. I know... sounds like a big fish story.
You should know that real life almost always works out that way, especially when you’re not expecting something.
Hmmm, I’m wanting to know why you don’t have a tent,,seems to me it would be a lot better,you know bugs 4 legs,,and two two legs.
@@delainecearnel7210 This all went down right before I put the tent up. I was going to get the fire going first for more light. The bugs weren't too bad at that location, but yeah... it's rare that I straight up cowboy camp.
Next time, get a thermal imaging camera. It doesn't matter how dark that spot is, you will always see something with it.
I've always wanted one, for now I've got night vision though. I'll keep an eye out for a thermal imaging device as well.
There are two friends you can bring with you that will ensure that creeps stay away: their names are Smith & Wesson.
Maybe that person was following you from the start! As you wouldn't just randomly walk up on someone in the woods unless they live in that area ' I do Rangery and bush craft myself and I've noticed strange things like that but it's more common near area's within walking distance of people ' But you can set up Trip wires and traps around your area ' I always camp in an area that's a only way walk to so I can ' Set up a Defensive spot that I can See anyone that gets close ' but you could build up a small wall around your area with Fallen trees to make it harder for people to get closer to you without making a noise
@@SeanBainbridge-ky1mw I've actually got a trip alarm to test out and like the idea of a one-way in system. I have got trapped at the end of a one-way road before though, and that was a pretty sketchy scenario to be in (luckily they didn't see me).
Very convenient that none of this got recorded...
I always leave out some mundane detail...
Yep
He was leaving, on his way to his truck, likely carrying his gear and freaked out. The last thing any sane person would be thinking about is filming at that moment. Clearly his safety was more important to him than your entertainment.
If his story was bs, he could have made it alot more elaborate and scary, so it sounds pretty true to me.
@@justkim9827 i understand not filming for most people... bur for youtubers, they seem to film all the time.
@@debragriffith6628 I don't necessarily disagree. But I feel like most youtubers fake the "creepy" videos just for views.
Amazing how wardens are always wandering the woods by themselves and never have problems 🙄 and most campers and hikers
I wouldn't say never, but most of the time sure. Depends on who you talk to and where they go.
Perhaps you should camp at home in your yard…Theres lots of critters in the woods…. NEVER HEARD anyone lighting incense in the woods, thats a sure fire way to attract thangs with the smell.😊
Just thought I'd experiment since I had so many of them haha. Nah... the yard doesn't really do it for me. I need the full experience 😎
There’s always at least one of these comments
Buzz. You is some smart 🥸
Camping next to water there's likely a game trail heading to or along it so your gonna have visitors
There wasn't any definitive game trail, but that's what I thought as well. The ground was terribly uneven with fallen trees everywhere, except for that one spot I found. Deer don't seem to mind steep angles though.
I love to camp here in America. No one for many miles around and properly armed to deal with any situation.
I always have 2 hard working line k9s with me . They tell me what is out in the night. I have even kept wolf dog crosses. Sneak up on my bear dogs and find out they have been waiting to meet you and are not friendly lol.
Hence why I never camp without my pals Smith and Wesson at my side.
Dogman creatures in those woods...
If I were armed it would have been exceptionally hard to not call them out while they were standing there like that.
So, you sure it was camo and not a sasquatch?
Sounds like squatch behavior.
Had similar happen to me in Wyoming a couple years ago but was so deep into the mountains I couldn't bug out in the dark.
Story is on my YT channel. There were 3 of them.
Yeah man, thanks for sharing your story. I watched the "Go Big" that goes with it too. I've heard those wood knocks and howls myself. It's definitely strange and intrigued me a lot more when I wasn't camping alone. I just try to send out good vibes regardless, so they don't perceive me as a threat. I haven't been harmed by one, so it must be working.
Also, whenever I park at locked gates, I am hoping not to return to broken windows. A note would be like handing them the keys over here. I do make sure to let someone know what area I'm headed to though (in case I don't return).
As far as what I saw... this took about 20 seconds of focusing my light to realize it, but it definitely looked like a man in desert (light brown) camouflage. I saw the helmet, vest and whole getup. I assume it was the same person who made the thuds and cracks by the creek, but I suppose there could have been more than one of them out there.
I say more than one because as I packed up and headed out to the dirt road, I didn't hear any footsteps moving with me. And once I got out of the woods, the figure was already standing there.
I have another video where I saw what I believe to be a Sasquatch, and it was a very different experience. It was during the day, and I didn't get negative vibes. I'm happy to say I still enjoy getting out there though, no matter what happens.
@@thehoggattproject Helmet and all. Wow, that's weirder than seeing a Bigfoot. Maybe some of those Airsoft wanna be's were out there.
Yeah, I didn't know what to think. It was very bizarre. I didn't even think about the Airsoft angle! Doesn't have to be sinister, weird is totally fine by me 👌
I saw someone run by in the background
Where?
That's a good camera. I kept thinking the whole time what camera was being used XD
Sorry. Intriguing video. Definitely people are the worst monsters.
@@jadino_bambinoThanks! It was a Canon EOS R with a 50mm. I like the speration you get at f1.8. I also used a 24mm at f1.8 for closer shots.
i have never been scared of the woods at night ....... i have a big fucking knife
😁
Enjoyed your videos thank you👍
@@cazkellie Welcome!
i had in encounter with a kodiak bear at night one time never forgot that damn things fae in the dark peering out at me
That would definitely make it hard to go to sleep again! Glad you made it to the next morning.
I commend you for not saying anything to the guy and pretending to not see him. That was definitely the right move. I feel like i would have told him to fuck off and that probably would've ended badly.
Yep, the most dangerous animal in the world is a human
…says the Siberian tiger 🐅
Sounds absolutely horrible! Makes you wonder if there’s some creepy group that hunts humans in the woods!! Maybe that’s where all the missing people are… maybe it’s just evil man, not bf or anything else but regular ol creepy man!
(I almost feel the need to apologize for mentioning this icky scenario, but I guarantee you have already considered Every possible reason there would be a man in camo sneaking around creepville!)
Please be well armed and I truly wish you the best, since you will probably continue to go solo camping. There must be something to it that many people love, something that I can’t relate to. ❤
@@Mbee3-m2b Thanks for your comments. It really just boils down to picking the right spot to do it. This was definitely not the right spot lol.
Why do people do this stuff without carrying a weapon. Y’all are crazy
It sounds good on paper. Some peace and quiet... fresh air... nature... sometimes it works out according to the plan lol.
wtf are people doing alone in the woods in at night that’s scary af lol
Alone in the woods at night makes for great fake drama.
When you're in the woods, always carry more gun than you think you are going to need.
0:45 I’m seeing a couple faces a little right of center in the dark patched area.
West Virginia here all we do is camp been camping in some capacity for the last 55 years. Solo camping love it, it has to be done right and never a problem other than maybe some ants or a little rain.
I always use waterproof camo tarps over my tent. Never a problem day or night.
The key to great solo camping is finding the right site. Always have a plan always stay armed with extra ammo and your good. Night Vision is cheap now if you're going out in the woods and staying anywhere tent, pop up camper, cabin whatever today you have to have night vision its very accessible not real expensive very user friendly and will save your life if you let it.
Best nights sleep camping in the MNF solo. Been doing it for 35 years never pulled my weapon out once.
Where I go if someone is out at night in the woods I would instantly assume they have night vision. Its so dark at night I don't care what you are other than a bat or an owl nothing can see out there.
Makes for a great night's sleep.😀
Last year while stealth camping (wild camping is illegal where I live) in a forest not too far from my home, it was about 3 AM, when I heard something making its way through the branches of the bushes and then making a loud "throat-clearing" sound quite close to my tent. 😬 It wa probably just one of those small deer that we have here. I hope.
Wild camping in a forest is not the best idea.
You gotta do whatcha gotta do. I don't see the problem if you leave no trace. I'm actually working on a stealth camp video right now lol. Anything at 3am is startling!
@@thehoggattproject Getting caught by the police may give a fine of 140 EUR/155 USD (I am from Europe).
The administrative fine, however, is far higher, so I read. 🙄
Ridiculous.
@@ibizenco Yeah, that is ridiculous 😑
Well, that has really creeped me out.
I cannot wrap mind how people camp. This is a different the real Psychos are the ones camping alone and sleeping a tent. Because you have essentially gone into the middle of woods alone then blind folded yourself and then went to bed, that’s insane
Thanks I guess 💀
At least you caught some one cause we are seeing alot of these scary camping videos 😮
Definitely Sasquatch behaviour 🦶🏿😵💫
O Wow Yep i think you did the right thing by packing up and leaving. That was a weird one.
I have never been to the Pacific Northwest, I can’t wait to go hopefully one day soon
@@NEIL-CURCIO It's a beautiful place for sure 🙌
I think its a good idea to bring NVG or thermal google in while solo camping in the middle of nowhere
Great cinematography 🍻
@@milanoreddc5591 Thank you, I appreciate that! 👐
Though you can see the individual multiple times through the video at 6:39 gives the best clear shot.
6:44 I swear there’s a guys face crouched low looking right at you in a hooded camo top
And 9:41, as well.
Looks spooky exspealy at night ur brave I wouldn't do it murhahaha
7:57 top right corner area. Behind the stump area I see a shoulder arm, and a blurry face.
6:04 zoom in too the right of lit up tree forest face 👍
Shouldn't be out there without a 🔫😂
Was the "person" about 8 feet tall?
@@darrylk808 I'd say they were a little over 6 but under 7. Didn't get the impression it was something other than a person.
Yup times now we are living in now to many nuts around and that are hiding in the woods I wouldn't be camping 😮
Do you own Night Vision Binoculars?
If not, might be a good idea to look into it.
You might have witness a sasquatch-not crazy.
Stay safe out there👍
I've got a few night vision gadgets to try out, hopefully tomorrow night!