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@gulammohammad9996

Жыл бұрын

Never gonna give you up

@TrentTheTraveler

Жыл бұрын

@@gulammohammad9996 Never gonna let you down

@realtechhacks

Жыл бұрын

@@TrentTheTraveler Never gonna run around and desert you

@PhoenixLee8

Жыл бұрын

@@realtechhacks 😄

@maplewood5552

Жыл бұрын

grill cheese

The most important thing to remember is that they can happen to anyone, anywhere, and any lifestyle. Be safe and always aware of surroundings and people's energy. Trust your gut instincts. It feels different than paranoia. You'll know the difference

@meursault7030

Жыл бұрын

An aeroplane could fail in mid-air and crash into your house. A solar flare could blast our planet into an irradiated wasteland at any given moment. Any semblance of security or safety you have at any moment is an illusion, so there's no reason not to go out there and live life. Obviously, be smart about it like you said, but fear is the mind-killer.

@AlphaMachina

Жыл бұрын

Right on. We have the senses necessary to perceive these things. Some people are just way out of touch of this extra sensory perception.

@healfdeane

Жыл бұрын

Yes. This! ☝️ Anything can happen at any time,in the middle of the day, surrounded by people. A really important thing to remember and to not let fear rule the way we live

@Bonner901

Жыл бұрын

That is true but if one is in a populated area they have the opportunity to get help.....instead of being somewhere isolated if an emergency occurs

@spiritblitz

Жыл бұрын

a few years ago i traveled throught italy and croatia by bicycle. there was this strange morning: i got up and immediately started packing my stuff. first i thaught i will take it easy at the beautiful beach close to venice. but something in me told me to leave very soon. just as i finished up packing, i sat down at my fireplace and 2 middleaged men walked by about 50m away. they where acting very strange. talked to each other in the middle of nowhere, turned around several times, one peed somewhere. the other one startet smoking while stand around randomly. they where around for 2 minutes or so. i was the only one around. the moment i realised they are not leaving, i got on my bike and drove away the other way. i was so glad i listen to my gut feeling this morning. i was so shure they where planning to loot me…

Sadly, my only fear when traveling is of other humans. Great video as always!

@celestinerobertson15

Жыл бұрын

Same!!! Wild animals, majestic, but be smart. Humans! Unpredictable and terrifying!

@ElectricityTaster

Жыл бұрын

Some monkeys can be absolute fuckers too.

@charlenewilliams8131

Жыл бұрын

Samw

@Amuzic

Жыл бұрын

Same

@kellyb1420

Жыл бұрын

Bingo! Exactly, people can be super nice to your face then shoot you in the face for less then 10 bucks. A bear 🐻 if it charges you, well then you know… it’s predictable. People not so much. Or a momma bear and her cubs? Well it’s on… But people You just never know. Even God says in the Bible when he talks about GHOST 👻 He says, ‘ DO NOT FEAR the DEAD 💀 FEAR the LIVING! Not that I’m all about the Bible but it is written

One of the first things we learnt in the 4x4 course I did in the military was....walk your route first, before you commit to putting your vehicle through it...

@slappy8941

2 ай бұрын

Walk you are route first?

@kiwionarope

2 ай бұрын

@@slappy8941 Everyone knew it was a typo Slappy and everyone just read it as it was. But for you, Slappy...I corrected it. You can sleep well tonight knowing your comment, fixed a typo...well done, Slappy.

@michfra1551

2 ай бұрын

Lmao at sad sack slappy and what a nice guy you are to humour such a bore. Thanks for your advice which is very good advice.

@darkbozo11

2 ай бұрын

@@kiwionarope I am a no one and I take Offence to that Sir..

@kiwionarope

2 ай бұрын

@@darkbozo11 sorry, I should have included all those that identify as a 'one'.

I am new here, but I wanted to say that Millie is the most precious and adorable travel companion ever.

@snakemanmike

3 ай бұрын

You haven't met my Rosie.

@bhabhutiji1169

Ай бұрын

@@snakemanmike stop being so childish, for everyone their own pet companion is the most precious.

@Yngv.

9 күн бұрын

@@bhabhutiji1169 take a joke man

I am a 62 yr.old woman and I enjoyed this video so much, I was laughing through much of it. You have this boyish enthusiasm that just brings me back to my youth and 20's. I can so remember young men from my younger days that had this very same boyish enthusiasm. So thank you. My Irish great-granny used to say "Go and be good and if you can't be good...be Careful!"

@dombes1608

Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed this comment so much!

@ladykatiecrafts

Жыл бұрын

My granny said the same thing! I say to kids now. I am your age! Nice to meet you! Thumbs up!

@annettenepple449

Жыл бұрын

You need a CB Raido, I know nothing about Satilight Phones

@JohnBosco.1308

Жыл бұрын

Would like to go on another adventure with me? I am a muscular 63-ish, 6.2", South American. And my name is not George Santos.

@Darko-kn6il

9 ай бұрын

You need to buy a satellite phone and a gun

Not gonna lie that Van Looks Comfy to live in and i love the Wooden detail that u added to the walls

I am so grateful you have shared some realities of the vulnerability of vanlife. Take care

I stood on the Folly Beach of SC. I was with my brother and we both knew the dangers of the north end of the beach-the jetties. We calmly sat as we watch the sun rising above the waves and also watched a group of surfers going gun-ho into the water with their large surfboards. No roads behind us and far from the road that we came in on, we realized the boys had no idea of the danger. We watched very worriedly as they paddled out, and BAM! We saw a board go flying in the air and it was completely broken in half. The rest of the surfers returned to the shore panting and worn to a frazzle, but one lone surfer was missing. They stood talking for a while but then headed back toward the road a half a mile away. One surfer found out about the dangerous jetties of the entrance to Charleston harbor with treacherous rising tides.

I appreciate the fact that you are so open and vulnerable in ALL your travels! There is NO EGO in your journey! I am thankful that you have gotten insight and hopefully learn a lot about being safe in your space! I as a female doing the RV life had to humble myself about my surroundings! Stay safe!

@explorer8125

6 ай бұрын

May I ask how the RV life is going for you? I just bought a 1991 ford econoline hightop and want to travel for a few months but in order to do that I have to save up and quit my job. And I’m kinda scared to do that. But I wouldn’t get the time off any other way. I really don’t wanna loose my job cause it’s nice but I also don’t wanna be there forever either, so I guess I just have to get the courage at some point and do it.

@junecoulthard8942

4 ай бұрын

​@@explorer8125that old saying goes, You only live once, so go for it and Best wishes and safe travels 💟☮

@Ryan-gw3yv

2 ай бұрын

You were humbled because you lack faith.

Oh, I feel this story. Husband and I stopped there in 2021 with our Skoolie. Parked way up at the top because we were not taking chances with the beast. But we took our mini cooper down like complete idiots. To be fair, many an idiot had gone down before us which fooled us into thinking it was safe. It was not at all. Got it stuck in almost the same scenario you described, got help from a super friendly Chad, flew across the sand and got stuck again right at the end. He helped us out again like the hero he was and it was all good. Crazy spot. We have a Jeep now. That poor mini put up with a lot it should never have been asked to do, it was a champ but it’s not made for bus life.

@RFSpartan

3 ай бұрын

Minis are garbage, and Jeeps are the most unreliable POS ever

Thank you for telling us we don’t travel much anymore and this story tells me we made the right decision. We are now 77 &78 no energy for the drama. No swearing but a great story so proud of you. Safe travels

@lorraineakers8147

3 ай бұрын

Oh my, I’m 72 and considering the van life at my age basically because of the turmoil that America seems to be in ! Wish me luck and energy !

Once I drove 2300 miles across the country. I stopped at a rest stop next to a big interstate highway. Had a stranger pull a gun and shoot a round past my head................Protect yourself. A trucker called the cops and he was arrested. Crazy dude.

Bro, commend you for being badass adventurer and free spirit. I would urge you to adopt all of the legal means of self defense that are approved in all states. You will likely never have to resort to these measures, but if you are isolated and they are not available, you then find yourself in a bad situation. Love the channel and hope you stay safe and have a blast out there!

Having the capacity to defend yourself (and potentially others) is part of being a responsible person. Quite literally, the ability to respond to a dangerous situation.

@sambrooks7862

Жыл бұрын

I hope you don't mind me responding to your post? I worked in the security service for around 30 years and I can say with a wealth of experience and perfect clarity that weapons are only ever bad. I've been stabbed 3 times and on each occasion the person with the blade came a very poor second and on each occasion I was the one standing in court facing the prospect of a custodial sentence whilst the perpetrator got off scot free, why? Because as a professional I should have shown restraint? Really, I would challenge anyone to "show restraint" after they've just been stabbed. If you decide to use a weapon yourself you have be prepared for the consequences because there will be, either from the law or some sort of payback from the other person or their family. It's also worth remembering that if a weapon is used there's a real possibility of killing someone albeit unintentionally. The best defence you can ever have is to make sure that you never put yourself in a situation where you need to defend yourself.

@mikeschmidt3382

2 ай бұрын

@@sambrooks7862well said, sorry about your circumstances. Thank you for

This is why I love America, it’s so easy to ask for help. Love camping!

You should do late night campfire scary story hour!!!! I guarantee you will hit 1 million if u added a scary story bit!!!

When you stated that it was a non threatening situation I was yelling “Oh the HELL it wasn’t” Keep your head on swivel at all times.

@badfeng

2 ай бұрын

I've dealt with people trying to get into my place drunk, wrestle me to get into my front door, accusing me of following them, even kicking at me, etc. Mental health issues/and or drugs are epidemic now - by design, unfortunately - and people in seriously altered mental states can change their attitudes at the drop of a hat. Ergo you have to err on the side of caution, be polite and firm with them (not instigating but also letting them know you're not going to accommodate them), while disengaging.

@rogerbritus9378

2 ай бұрын

@@badfengAnd prepare for the unfortunate possibility that they won't let you go peacefully.

@charlessmith9870

2 ай бұрын

2A,just for these type of loonies, Better to be safe,than dead!

Your story has made me realise that not everything goes to plan and we need to be more cautious wherever we go but still have fun. Thank you . I love enjoying your time and videos.😮😊

I don't need Hello Something but I like your story. We have to take care indeed.

I’m old. Used to travel & camp around the world. It’s good to do when your young. We didn’t have cell phones, gps, none of it. Everyone was doing this, many hitchhiked. It was awesome, enlightening, educational. Great van, we did tents & a station wagon. Like your travels. Stay safe.

@cindylewis3325

4 ай бұрын

@andygodwin5965 yes we were naive, & lucky.

Thank you to the man who helped you out of a literal, stuck situation

We also got stuck on that beach! It was so incredibly stressful. A truck ended up saving us as well. After that I found Matt’s Off-road Rescue KZread channel and have watched it every since to learned so much. Glad you’re okay!

@jdc8352

Жыл бұрын

I was scrolling for the MORR comment. You are the second one I've found. I spend way too much time on YT

@psychicdriver4229

Жыл бұрын

That's funny, I was thinking of Matt. He probably would have got you out of there for nothing and half-a-dozen other people too

Wow, what a nightmare! Man, I could almost feel your anxiety when you were describing it! Thank goodness all is well and that you were able to turn into a learning experience. It’s a gentle reminder for us all. 😊

So happy to have found your videos. Thank you for taking us along on your journey’s. You’re a great storyteller and completely natural and authentic about it. Much appreciated and refreshing. The cinematography is exceptional.

Thank you for sharing that story. It’s best to always be aware of your surroundings because when you have your guard down completely is when something could happen and it wouldn’t hurt to have something for protection too. Unfortunately there are some evil people out there and they can look just as normal as can be.

Oh son, you need to be so so careful. Reminds me of the time I hitchhiked across Europe. I vowed NEVER to do that again. From the wolf guesthouse to the vampire chicks and their abandoned building, I, like you, learned a valuable lesson. Stay safe son. Perhaps we will share stories one day. God Bless.

@TheMrGingerbeards

Жыл бұрын

I'm sorry, vampire chicks and wolf guesthouse? Please elaborate on those stories I wanna hear more haha.

@hobocraft0

Жыл бұрын

You can't just leave a comment like that and leave man.

@wayneperry7077

Жыл бұрын

We gotta hear this story, please !

@johnnoakes9576

Жыл бұрын

Well ok then, which one do you all want first?

@TheMrGingerbeards

Жыл бұрын

@@johnnoakes9576 vampire chicks first ? Did they try to sacrifice you?

I'm a part-time van dweller who built out a Promaster in 2018. I had been camping in it for several years at all sorts of places (BLM land, National Forests, deserts) with no problem. Then, a series of events happened. I was camping with my son in a perfectly good grassy spot. I was just off a dirt road. There was a slight depression off the road, so I backed in (the Promaster has front-wheel drive) and parked close to the road instead of further back. I didn't give it a second thought. For some strange reason, I had looked up the tow points (the front one is hidden on the Promaster) before the trip. I had never bothered to do so on previous trips. I felt reasonably secure as I had rescue stuff in my "garage," including rescue boards, a tow strap, a shovel, etc. At camp, I tried to open my back doors to get some firewood, and I heard a pop. Apparently, the cable to the doors either broke or slipped off. I couldn't get at anything (including my rescue stuff) from the back. I thought, "I'll take care of it when I get home," and put it behind me. I wanted my son to have a good time. As we slept, I heard a massive thunderstorm and woke to everything soaked with water. I was glad I had backed in and was close to the road, but when I tried to pull out, it was clear that I was stuck and couldn't use any of my rescue stuff due to the back door issue. I panicked but didn't want to frighten my son, so I looked cool on the surface. I knew I needed a tow truck, but cell service was very poor, and there was no way I could open web pages to search for one. I remembered seeing a house down the road, so I walked to it. Thank God the owner was home. I told him my problem and asked if he knew of a towing service. He said he had a pickup and a strap, and we drove back to my camp. This guardian angel pulled me out (it was harder than you would think) with a strap that was not rated for a vehicle as big as my van, but it worked. He wouldn't accept any money and went on his way. There are nice people everywhere if you give them a chance. By the way, I couldn't fix the back door when I got home and had to take it to my local Dodge dealership. They replaced the cable and. it cost me over $800! That was a less-than-nice experience.

Glad you're safe and embracing new and challenging experiences. A Growth mindset never ceases to let you down! Keep on keepin on and thank you for sharing!!!

The whole situation (from getting stuck to having the guy come up to your van) would have been VERY stressful. Glad you're o.k. Thanks for putting this video out there to remind everyone to take precautions and be mindful of their surroundings no matter where they are or how many people are around. Glad everything worked out positively including the guy getting back to his friends/family safely.

My goodness I was on a complete emotional roller coaster just hearing about this experience. I just found your channel so I am a new subscriber but I have gone down the rabbit hole of watching a ton of your videos and during the videos I constantly tell myself I hope he's going to be okay out there I hope the van is okay I hope Millie is going to be okay....lol it's so possible for a good day to turn badly so quickly. Protect yourself and be proactive at all times! You and Millie's safety is so important! So happy everything turned out okay!!!!

i hope your carrying something to protect yourself.. you put yourself out there showing the world everything they can take

@Crimsonoverlord.

3 ай бұрын

you also have to accept the fact that some people cant be reasoned with and are not all there in the head.. and could care less about your life

Glad you shared this side of Van life. Enjoy, but be careful! You’re awesome man!

This story reminds me of relatives who travelled from Germany to Spain twice a year. On one trip, they were driving their RV and parked somewhere in France for the night. After they were sleeping, thieves managed to set off some type of gas into the RV that put them out. The thieves then broke in and robbed them blind, while they were incapacitated. When they came to, they contacted authorities, and were told that there had been a rash of incidents like theirs reported. I have no idea what the substance the thieves used was nor how they managed to get it inside the RV, but it’s terrifying. Found this on net: In July British couple Debbie Keeney and Bob John were gassed and robbed while sleeping in their campervan near Marseille, British newspaper The Mirror reported. They lost several hundreds of pounds worth of jewellery and cash. Police suspect gangs from Eastern Europe are preying on holidaymakers in the same way.

@salliegallegos918

Жыл бұрын

@AlisaRedDashaLaFaldaHillsV41 Brigades Same. Of course, I was only told about the incident by a family member who had no reason to lie. This is all I found on net: In July British couple Debbie Keeney and Bob John were gassed and robbed while sleeping in their campervan near Marseille, British newspaper The Mirror reported. They lost several hundreds of pounds worth of jewellery and cash. Police suspect gangs from Eastern Europe are preying on holidaymakers in the same way.

@kaytoka717

5 ай бұрын

@@salliegallegos918Yikes that is scary. Maybe having motion sensor lights, video and alarm system that sounds when breached - might help keep the thieves from getting close enough to gas you or to force their way in. Need to protect your fresh water tanks from having stuff put into it too.

@Daggz90

5 ай бұрын

Angels Trumpet perhaps, which is used to make the Devil Dust they use to harvest organs from people in some places. Think the plant is indigenous to Latin American countries.

@wykydytron

3 ай бұрын

Yeah, in Europe thiefs don't kill people or use guns to scare victims they just use sleeping gas, that way then can steal in peace and doing much less harm if any to people. They do it regularly with houses too. Solution is easy, in house install and turn on night alarm with motion sensors in campers tho? well, good luck.

@heide-raquelfuss5580

2 күн бұрын

​@@Daggz90 There where 7 different ones. From those hybrids where made. They are sold in Europe as a garden plant.

Hi Trent. I'm glad I came across your channel. Whenever bad things happen, take it in, experience it, learn from it and don't back away. There's always a reason why things turn out that way. Thank you for sharing. You made me forget how bad and sad my day was. 👍👍👍

If you don’t have a firearm, I would suggest you purchase one.

@brendafulmernickel1218

2 ай бұрын

Yes, I have NEVER owned a firearm , all of my life, except now; I feel it definitely is a time to have some protection!

@DefinitelyNotYaoMing

2 ай бұрын

Make a slam fire shotgun

@meggysaurusrex

2 ай бұрын

Get a permit conceal and carry!

@vacazion2425

2 ай бұрын

@@meggysaurusrexhow does that work when you are crossing state lines in a van?

@meggysaurusrex

2 ай бұрын

@@vacazion2425 😂 what you mean you don’t have diplomatic immunity? I don’t know what to tell you, become a Fed, that way you can lie with impunity 😂😂😂 join the ATF.. absolutely heaps of other ways of having the law not apply to you too.. if it wasn’t, for that fact, the entire government would fall apart! Or just become impossibly rich, influential, powerful, a member of the judiciary, or anything else like that, and you can just game the system it’s fine.. as long as you have an up-to-date, left-wing opinion, it’s fine you’re untouchable just don’t have an opinion of your own.. Alternatively, you could build the entire thing out of high density carbon fibre composite in such a way that each piece of the weapons, seamlessly screws into a part of your vehicle, or.. and I know this is going to seem crazy, but, make sure your paperwork is up-to-date and that what you’re doing, complies with the law in both states-

You are a really good storyteller. No matter what don't ever stop doing your art. Wether or not you continue to do the van life thing.

@rickobrien4025

Жыл бұрын

Story-teller is RIGHT . WHY , since you document everything you come across on film , why did you not ? . Would have been perfect evidence for the police if it would have advanced into something bad . Made up just to get more views . What was your dog doing ?

Your video is the second one I have watched this week where someone approached a van camping in the desert. There is no way I would ever do that alone. Our lives are at stake today, no matter where we are, with all the drugs and shootings, etc. going on. Back many years ago when my son was in 6th and 7th grade, we used to go to the nearby state park to camp in the summer. Then I never had a fear of people, I had a fear of wild animals and snakes. We camped in a tent and we loved that and all was well, but those were different times. Lights out in the park went out at 10 and it was pitch black. We had to walk quite a distance to the bathhouses so had flashlights with us always. The worst thing we had happen was hearing someone walking around the tent and suddenly showing a flashlight into it and saying, "This is the park guard and you need to be quiet and turn off your lights soon." We were laughing about something and we were in the middle of mountains, so everything echoed. When he left, we sat and looked at each other and started to laugh, but muffled out laughs. Be safe and don't laugh after 10PM. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@lorraineakers8147

3 ай бұрын

You said it, the times are very different and have actually become dangerous ! I may be forced into van life due to economic demands but I think I would be fine with the downsized lifestyle, I’m just worried about the danger of it ! Being an older female I’m glad to have my Doberman “Layla” to be with me ! I’ve grown up in NYC so I’ve always been aware of my surroundings ! There’s a lot of EVILout there !

@rogerbritus9378

2 ай бұрын

@@lorraineakers8147Go places where you are allowed to defend yourself.

your english is so clean , is helping me a lot to improve my listening , thank you

I love the interior design of your van. The dark wood really gives your space identity. Being an 18 wheel long hauler with my wife and dog gives me the urge to travel and visit the places we wave at as we pass by in the rig. Keep them coming.

That's a pretty common thing when you lake camp (in Nevada). People get drunk or high and walk around and make themselves at home in your campsite. Have you made your way to Pyramid Lake? It's a beautiful dessert lake with a lot of history.

Glad you made it outta there, we got stuck in the sand at Mustang Island..got lucky found two flattened metal trash cans that we put underneath tires🥂

Bro, you're an amazing story teller! You've got a gift man! You really kept us on our toes the entire video. This was very real, and very authentic, you really managed to capture your audience well. Amazing video man! Absolutely loved it!

Thank you for sharing and I feel you, brother! Going on six years as a Nomad/RV Dweller and still counting. Courage is all I have = Knowing there is always danger wherever you go, but pushing forward anyway(of course, with precaution and awareness of your surrounding at all times). Stay safe and happy travels. - Greetings from the Nevada Desert!🏕🏜

@dariusparks3954

3 ай бұрын

What do you do for money??

I think van life horror stories are beneficial. Others should benefit learning from your experiences. Saying a quick prayer for your continued safety on your journey ☺️

Aloha Trent - Thank you for sharing stories of your van life adventures. Many times only the fun parts are shown which is fine but the downside to van life is also part of the adventure that should be part of the story telling. Thank you for all the “living vicariously thru you” moments that you bring to us 🌺🏝🌊

When you drive on sand ,Lower the tire pressure (let some air out) Carry a cylinder of CO2 to re-inflate the Tires! I do that all the time! I also reduces the rattling of washboard roads.

I’m so glad you made it out okay man, and I’m thankful that you’re safe!🙂❤️

You’re a fantastic storyteller! You always need to be prepared for any kind of situation!

@kylerichardson4257

Жыл бұрын

So he was swimming with his cam and put none of the footage of him confronting the dude? Yeah a “ story teller “ that’s exactly what he is just doesn’t seem to based if reality is all…

@sorrow3362

Жыл бұрын

@@kylerichardson4257 Are you ok? Does it make sense for him panicking to get this guy away from his van and at the same time he should have definitely been recording? Like real or not I’m sure most people wouldn’t have been recording while running to their van. Also let say he did I bet it would have been awful footage of him running and screaming compared to the rest of his clean cut footage

@rickobrien4025

Жыл бұрын

@@kylerichardson4257 You beat me to it , Kyle ! Total fabrication . MY dog would have been going NUTS , and he didn't even address that .

@Vaquix000

Жыл бұрын

@@rickobrien4025 Why in the hell would he make up that? If he was going to make it up he would make it more extreme but it was just some confused dude on drugs. He didn't take a video of it (Nor would I, I'd be too busy dealing with the situation) and his dog didn't act like your dog - that's honestly not enough to call his story BS. You'd be a pain in the ass to know, if anyone told you something that happened during the day that was interesting at all you'd refuse to believe it, you have no faith in people.

@MrSaljstn

10 ай бұрын

Not really

You know what AJR says: "100 bad days made 100 good stories." I'm glad you're safe and here to share them with us! Thanks for sharing.

You told that story like a storyteller. 👏 Entertaining and a few lessons to be learned. I used to travel in my car when I was young, sleeping in the back seat, right in the woods, or on the beach, or even just off the side of the highway. Never had any frightening or dangerous situations happen. However, although I live in a pretty quiet, small village with an almost non-existant crime rate, my home has been broken into, a portion of my yard taken over by a nasty neighbor who proceded to set my trees on fire (the criminal trial is in 9 weeks,) and a vehicle vandalized in my own driveway in the last 15 years! I suppose what I'm getting at is don't let your guard down, wherever you are- Keep your head on a swivel and always try to anticipate what *could* happen. Always have a quick and easy escape route. And always have *"protection,"* because you just never know.

@homegown1234

3 ай бұрын

Wow, you are so right and in today's society where mental health issues on so many people are going berserk - one has to watch out for them whether they are on drugs or medication. Please stay safe and "watch your back."

@chasethecat3839

3 ай бұрын

Good luck at the trial. You must feel violated. So sorry that's happened.

Great video!! And channel. Take good care of yourself. I got stuck in mud in the middle of the night years ago during some solo travels, I tried turning and accelerating but car wouldn’t move. I had given up and decided to wait until maybe some help would arrive, and until morning so I could see better, I shut the engine off to sleep, but a few minutes later I decided to try again, and somehow I felt something push my car away and off I went. I kept going but looked in the rearview mirror and saw only the darkness of the night. To this day when I remember I feel blessed and grateful to the mystery of life taking care of us.

Amazing story with real life struggles. Thank you for sharing your stories and I am looking forward to seeing your new videos soon. Your videos always makes my day.

You're a wonderful storyteller and your experience serves as a helpful tip to other nomads, so thank you! Safe travels 😊

So glad you are okay and that everything worked out. Was a little scary. Very important to always be aware of your surroundings. You just never know what could happen. Great video. Looked like Millie really enjoyed herself though🐾

Brother, I’m telling you….I’m out on the road throughout the states most of the year and I would advise you need some sort of protection. Although it may rarely happen, you can never predict a threat. It is better to be safe rather than sorry! Safe travels my man, love the content.

You are a riveting story teller! Both me and my daughter enjoyed listening to your tale. I'm glad it worked out positively.

Whst an awesome truck driver! YAY for good people in this world! I also consider these things while living in my van, and I am very grateful to hear you share this, and that in the end all was well.

Stay safe broh! Glad you are learning and hope you have many more epic travels!

That was really A cool experience. You didn’t get hurt and you didn’t lose any of your possessions… You walked away with experience and wisdom. Thanks for sharing!

This was absolutely epic Trent your story telling is amazing! Really enjoyed it!

You had me intently listening to you, and how can you not intently stare at you!!!! 😆 Love the video!!

You really have a gift for storytelling. If I told that story it would have sounded really boring

Watching this guy talk is like a workout for my eyes... I think my arms got tired just from watching him! 🤣

You are a great story teller. Thanks for sharing your story.

As a nomad myself, I love a good story of fellow adventurers. My best story is a bear breaking into my rig, still the best camp story to date, makes everyone gasp..!! :D Stay Safe, Love and Light,

It's good that you learned a valuable lesson without getting hurt or worse. Safe travels 🙏 ❤

So glad everything worked out. You are right. Being aware of your surroundings is so important. It’s also very important to have a way to protect yourself. Simply having pepper spray can save a persons life.

Love listening to you tell about great adventures and so glad you are ok !! Please be safe and many blessings!! Can’t wait until next time. Just incredible ❤

The Dude was probably having a bad trip (in mutliple ways haha). Honestly you handled it the best way possible. Good thing that it seems that he got out of it the next morning.

@dreptuteodor

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same, shrooms or acid, probably shrooms.

@BlakeriffinHalstead

Жыл бұрын

Yeah considering i did some similar shit on a acid trip i immediately thought dude was tweakin. I had watched the nun while off cid and it led me to running around in the rain for two hours and i found a house with really bright lights and i thought god told me to go there so i literally tried to walk into some random persons house at 1am. Thank god it was locked and thank god they didnt have a ring camera cuz that wouldve been embarrassing asf lmao. But yeah dont do psychedelics without a tripsitter.

@thoomin1926

Жыл бұрын

When you said he was looking through me he is almost def on shrooms and LSD. Glad he was safe, and yourself.

Dude, you're a fantastic story teller!! I was glued to the set just listening to this dilemma of yours. I love your adventures, thx for risking it all just to bring us entertainment.

OMG! Thanks for sharing both of those cautionary tales of your actual life experiences. Glad everything turned out okay!

Im currently in college and starting a plan on how me and my wife will start our van life, and for these horror reasons we both want to live a van life before we have kids, and your channel has inspired me not only on a build but on a content creation standpoint for me and my wife Wish the best for you ❤

It is very sad too see that KZread is not promoting this guy... 😢 His content is really underrated 🔥 Editting: 🌟 Storytelling: 🌟 Do some extra work on Title & Tags bro! ❤ from India 🇮🇳

@VicSage1836

Жыл бұрын

Promoting, not parmoting. Friendly correction, that is all.

@mshikebkhan

Жыл бұрын

@@VicSage1836 ❤ ok

Glad you are safe and it was just a teaching moment to be cautious. Stay safe and always Blessing stay aware of your surroundings. What I learned is with all the dogs I had they are very aware of danger. FYI if Millie warns you by barking listen and take her barking as a sign she is protecting you and do what you need to do and leave and get you and her to a safe place.

dude I know exactly what you mean. I traveled for years through europe in my Volkswagen T4 and have spent the nights in ruins in Portugal, cemeteries in France, lost places in Albany etc. a lot of time I felt quite unconformable in the nights and several strange stories happened. however, like you mentioned I realiser that I need experiences like that. You feel alive somehow😁 right now I am building a new bigger van where I can also work (videographer/photographer) throughout the van. I am really excited about your channel and learnt a lot about van building. thanks for that and keep up the good stories✌️

Wow you are such a great story teller. That was the most scary and suspenseful story I have heard in a while. Stay safe!

Dude that would’ve stressed me OUT! 😅 that’s insane, but glad y’all were okay. Reminds me of the only time I’ve had a sketchy encounter camping - maybe someone will enjoy this story. Two friends and I went backcountry desert camping in Big Bend National Park in December 2013. We set up our tent, the sun goes down, we’re inside talking. We hear “hello? Hellooo?” from the darkness outside the tent. We realize we’re not just hearing things. There’s actually a man outside our tent. We unzip to see a man standing there with a LANTERN. Three of us, one of him, what could go wrong. He says something along the lines of “I’m camping nearby, thought I’d introduce myself because you’re the first people I’ve seen in a week” His next words shook us. “Oh and I just have one question for you…” he says, “What do you think happens when you die?” 😵‍💫 My heart sank. We didn’t even have time to process that question (thankfully) because he immediately started in on religion and how God told him to go to the desert, convert people etc. etc. He said he needed to convert us and he’d be a failure if he didn’t. 😬 We literally tried to tell him, “it’s okay dude, we’re alright, you don’t need to convert us” 😅 Eventually he gave up and said goodnight and went back to his campsite. We were like WTF just happened. We woke up the next day and he drove by our site again to thank us. He said by being unable to convert us that he knew he wasn’t ready (for what, we don’t know) and would drive himself back home to Minnesota. So yeah. The end. Crazy shit happens in the desert 😂

@Nikolasdrip

Жыл бұрын

Dam bro😂

@kerridavis2630

Жыл бұрын

Crazy shit happens everywhere 🥴😅 I'm glad you didn't get to find out what happens when we die though 😁

@JamesPuente

Жыл бұрын

@@kerridavis2630 😂 true and true haha

@kerridavis2630

Жыл бұрын

@@JamesPuente 🤣 glad you lived to tell the story 😁

@TypeonevoicesAfrica

Жыл бұрын

I would be dead by the helloo🤌🏽🤣🤣🤣

Wow what an adventure. I'm glad you survived in that chaotic experience. I've wanted to travel and explore one day and watching your videos helps me see what is out there and to be aware of everything. Thanks for the video

This story made me anxious. Good to give this perspective on the realities of what can happen on the road..

So glad everything turned out ok for you and Millie love that dog♥. Much love stay safe🙏

If your ever stuck there again call Matt's off road recovery that would have been a cool collaboration

@jdc8352

Жыл бұрын

This is the comment I was scrolling for. MORR

I normally hate the Hello Fresh ads, but you made the food so much cooler and yum.

Started watching you a few months ago, just got to this one. Thanks for sharing your experience. Hope you and Milly are doing great. Keep going brother. God is with you.

I loved the way you told the story and your use of imagery and sound to tell it. Always love your vids.

You are such a good story teller. Love your videos and editing. Completely immersed here

Although this video is explaining the dangers of van life, I must say the video clips you show, as you’re smiling you can see the pure joy in your smile!!! Safe travels brotha 💪🏻

Always have a backup plan in anything you do. Tell someone where you are and keep in contact with the ones you care about. Life is short so live it and never let fear control you!

Hey, thanks for that! It's so often that you see all these van life and Tiny House Adventures that make it seem like it's the ideal lifestyle and it doesn't show all the things that can go wrong or that those of us that want to have that lifestyle should look out for and prepare for. So thank you! I also noticed that in the last shot when you guys you and your dog are out on the lake I was thinking maybe get your dog a life jacket so that if the dog fell in the water and wasn't able to get back on the boat you wouldn't have to worry about the dog drowning or you both drowning while you were trying to save the dog. Anyway just a thought.

A tale well told! I once had a creepy experience that I thought might put me off solo/wild travelling for life. A few years ago whilst I was motorbiking around the UK / Europe as a 28 year-old female on my own, I'd set up a sweet camp on a secret rocky outcrop jutting into the sea, hidden from anyone's sight, where I'd rigged my hammock and tarp up and had a campfire and such set up on the rocks. I left my camp unattended each day to attend a course on marine navigation in a nearby fishing town. One day I got back to my camp and immediately saw someone had rifled through my stuff, and then I saw that they'd used my permanent marker and written in huge crazed letters "I'M WATCHING YOU" on a big piece of cardboard I was using for firelighting. F*** me that made my heart jump into my mouth! I was torn between (a) immediately packing up and leaving, in case there was an actual psycho out there in the darkness, and (b) facing my fears and staying put - and I chose to do the latter because I reasoned that travelling was my lifestyle, and if I ran away, I would take this fear with me wherever I went. Nothing happened to me, I lit a fire, remained watchful, and eventually even managed a fitful few hours sleep in my hammock. I think it must have just been some pesky kids who had played that awful trick on me!

@thediaz07

Жыл бұрын

No offense I think you should've packed up and left ..people are CRAZY! unless you had a firearm I would've suggested you leaving before dusk.

@psychicdriver4229

Жыл бұрын

Good God, I'm a male and that would have driven me away!

@thediaz07

Жыл бұрын

@@psychicdriver4229 LoL me too, I'd be out 🏃🏃💨

@justindececco5836

Жыл бұрын

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@justines1919

Жыл бұрын

Not smart. You were obviously in danger.

Crazy, terrifying experience! You are a great story teller. Had me on the edge of my seat the entire 20 minutes.

Got to love KZread you say let's dive into the story and then a damn add pops up

I live in AZ. Ive wanted to go to lake powell for SO long! Its a beautiful lake! Glad to hear this story . now when I go I'll know to be Careful of the surrounding people. That would have scared the crap out of me! So glad you are ok! Love to watch your travels . I so wish I could travel like that and just be free 😊

Lmao when the guy said “they’re coming for us” & you said “what does that even mean?”😂😂😂😂 love your stories, more of this kind please!

Wow, that was some great storytelling! The buildup, the cliffhangers, the body language... all perfect.

Dont break into my van when I'm in it. You will meet 44 cal. Black Hawk, he's a bad boy.

While I jealously watch your van life unfold I know it would never really be the life for me, alone and female has another whole ball game of worries to think about, for all the times I really enjoy days of solitude I basically need friends and family around me but watching you is so peaceful even though there are many worries for you to activly think about living your solo van life, your a down to earth guy and while a little paranoria is healthy, you have to live and judge each situation as it comes stay safe

dude , ur really good at story telling. Deserve the sub man!

Great story.Stay safe.Always be careful outhere buddy.🙂👍🏻

"I love that you keep the language clean"- an earlier comment reads, and I too appreciate that a lot. Thanks for elevating humanity.