train hopping- essential supplies

presented is essential gear for traveling by freight. this information is based from personal experience and tips I learned from david who introduced me to this form of hard traveling. be safe.

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  • @ShitskaterNoah
    @ShitskaterNoah5 жыл бұрын

    Beggining: Basically tells you not to train hop Next clip: "here's how to train hop"

  • @speedracer6647
    @speedracer66477 жыл бұрын

    Keeping a tiny red led button battery light saves your night vision.

  • @bwedmore

    @bwedmore

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@BostonWatch HE is correct learned this in the Army, the small red light will not effect how you see in the dark like white light. Try it.

  • @kishascape

    @kishascape

    Ай бұрын

    Outdated. You can get a regular red flashlight or a multi mode one with additional red light. No one uses button cells anymore.

  • @bluemountaindrivepae
    @bluemountaindrivepae6 жыл бұрын

    A small backpack could hold all that plus some food, soap, wash cloth, maps, shaving razor.

  • @dancer1

    @dancer1

    3 жыл бұрын

    But he doesn’t need all that for a weekend trip

  • @dougtond1380
    @dougtond13803 жыл бұрын

    From someone who rode for years: -Arizona tea jugs are among THE ABSOLUTE WORST containers to carry water in! They are NOT BPA-free, and the handle can be VERY uncomfortable to grip. It is positioned at a VERY uncomfortable angle to be carrying for any length of time. Lastly, this rigid type of plastic gets VERY brittle from sun exposure and will split and shatter if bumped or dropped! The last thing you want on a hop is to lose your water after hiking to the hopout, or after tossing your gear onto or off of a train, or any time at all for that matter. Don't be lazy, and go find yourself a BPA-free jug that is NOT rigid. Many grocery stores and pharmacies carry BPA-free gallons. They may cost more, but you have WAY less of a risk losing your precious water in the desert. The best option would be to find single-wall stainless steel canteens with a wide mouth. They don't insulate, but they are way tougher than plastic. They will last many reuses without affecting water taste. You can boil water in them if you want to either cook or just boil drinking water. They are way lighter weight than double-walled insulated canteens. -take a small daypack rather than a fannypack. Even a standard bookbag if you're into blending in with society when you get to town. Basic JanSport and L.L. Bean packs should be tough enough and come in darker colors. If the weather and your body temperature are hot enough to NOT carry a sleeping bag, you're not going to want to hike around with an insulated jacket around your waste lol That's so irritating just thinking about. The jacket around the waste will definitely act as a butt flap, though, in order to protect the seat of your pants from tears and chemicals, etc. Ideally, I would say the best all-around bugout pack would be the Dragon Egg, made by Direct Action. It IS a tactical style pack, but I believe you can get it in solid black if you are avoiding the camo colors in order to blend in when the sun's up.It isn't that typical square, blocky, inefficient, non-durable design that most tac companies butcher. -Back to the water jug thing... You can ground score some tow strap or ratchet strap webbing... Get a pack of good tough sewing needles and waxed dental floss... Use the floss as thread and stitch yourself up a water jug carrier. They will last forever and save you from having water jug handle failures. Also, while riding a suicide bucket or underneith a piggyback, you can hang/suspend the jug by the carrier and prevent the jug from wearing through due to vibrations and sliding around, etc., or even from sliding/rolling off the train.

  • @hobestobe
    @hobestobe7 жыл бұрын

    good info

  • @Charlie-zb5oh

    @Charlie-zb5oh

    6 жыл бұрын

    SHIT Stobe is here

  • @seancoolie01

    @seancoolie01

    6 жыл бұрын

    mobster bud damn RIP

  • @alexanderwhitlock7916

    @alexanderwhitlock7916

    6 жыл бұрын

    Rip Stobe

  • @jackson.denzler.

    @jackson.denzler.

    4 жыл бұрын

    Rip

  • @jackson.denzler.

    @jackson.denzler.

    4 жыл бұрын

    Wish you would have used a fanny pack rip stobe

  • @lejink
    @lejink7 жыл бұрын

    Makesure the knife has a can opener on it, spoon isn't really needed you can just use your hands, Don't carry any bills larger than a $50 since a lot of places refuse large bills especially late at night. A battery booster for your phone is helpful, since you might be stuck away from a charger for a long time n that could be your only way to get help If you do have a pack, a tarp in it is going to be a life saver if you're stuck riding a train for hours in the rain and wind

  • @timarcella

    @timarcella

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, a spoon takes up way too much space. Eating with your hands is better.

  • @yakamarezlife

    @yakamarezlife

    5 жыл бұрын

    P40 is awesome and there cheap

  • @darexteres

    @darexteres

    2 жыл бұрын

    and a toothbrush, how do you do that

  • @moncorp1
    @moncorp17 жыл бұрын

    I just wear a wife beater, flip flops and cargo shorts.

  • @dancer1

    @dancer1

    3 жыл бұрын

    Bro wut

  • @PS-Straya_M8

    @PS-Straya_M8

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@dancer1 he means a belt

  • @richardhead3211

    @richardhead3211

    Жыл бұрын

    that is how the great ones do it

  • @ejacs8077
    @ejacs80775 жыл бұрын

    How about a 45 Cal.?

  • @dancer1

    @dancer1

    3 жыл бұрын

    Trespassing with a deadly weapon 😬

  • @davehargrave664

    @davehargrave664

    3 жыл бұрын

    stupid asl. ur gna get in so much more trouble in ur caught with a gun

  • @israelsarabia2700
    @israelsarabia27004 жыл бұрын

    Good taste on Gear! Arcteryx works great for me on the Trail or the Rails!

  • @hawkwind769
    @hawkwind7697 жыл бұрын

    Yo, pretty decent set up. I always used a tactical vest for all my extras. I rode from '98 till '08. Pretty steadily jungled up. No phones.... Ha ha. I had a scanner with all road frequencies programmed. Been thinking of taking a trip this summer. Probably Portland to Cheyenne or Roseville. Those lines still easy rides? Anyone know?

  • @seancoolie01

    @seancoolie01

    6 жыл бұрын

    oHAWKWINDo Portland to roseville should be good keep ur head down in K falls. Also idk if youve heard the horror stories of officer Flood in rose but he sucks. But once you get outta there it's too easy. I would say avoid rose all together and hop east outta portola via the feather river route. It rejoins the sunset in winnemucca NV.

  • @yakamarezlife

    @yakamarezlife

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@seancoolie01 met the fucker split my head then called the cops

  • @jackson.denzler.

    @jackson.denzler.

    4 жыл бұрын

    tony gilbert what? You met officer flood?

  • @dougtond1380

    @dougtond1380

    3 жыл бұрын

    I've had more issues going through Pocatello than south through K-Falls. I've heard of a lot of people getting pulled off in K-Falls, but I never had an issue. Flood is gone, btw. FUCK that fucker

  • @twenger1
    @twenger13 ай бұрын

    Saw your tag today at the hobo camp by the Cienega bridge in Tucson. Hope things are going well. -Railfan

  • @moncorp1
    @moncorp14 жыл бұрын

    Loved both pixels!

  • @montyhale1899
    @montyhale18996 жыл бұрын

    very useful, thanks man!

  • @ShitskaterNoah
    @ShitskaterNoah5 жыл бұрын

    Also any vids for a longterm hop

  • @nopegrigsby1140
    @nopegrigsby11405 жыл бұрын

    im no stranger to train riding ive kinda done it before but never attempting to get to a destination how do you go about that if your trying to get to a specific place cause theres never any way of knowing where the train stops

  • @chrishershey450

    @chrishershey450

    5 жыл бұрын

    that's the fun of trainhopping , not knowing where you'll end up. You can get a good idea though on Open Railway Map.this shows all the tracks and there speeds in certain zones.

  • @timarcella

    @timarcella

    5 жыл бұрын

    Well, you SOUND like a STRANGER . Especially to trainhopping.

  • @thesilverhornet-9423

    @thesilverhornet-9423

    5 жыл бұрын

    Nope Grigsby you jump my friend XD

  • @jackson.denzler.

    @jackson.denzler.

    4 жыл бұрын

    Chris Hershey what map?

  • @dougtond1380

    @dougtond1380

    3 жыл бұрын

    There are plenty of ways to figure out where the trains stop... But if you're not out there figuring it out, you probably never will... officer 🐖

  • @billklacks9908
    @billklacks99087 жыл бұрын

    this is good because ya know i mean ya got to have it ...classic 9:51

  • @jakerobinson2360
    @jakerobinson2360 Жыл бұрын

    I use a 2 liter bottle of water then sleepijg bag in my back pack extra pants shorts and socks shirt back back also is a pillow

  • @buggzo
    @buggzo Жыл бұрын

    You gotta link for that headlamp?

  • @gusaustin5775
    @gusaustin57757 жыл бұрын

    well now I know were you hide your money.

  • @dancer1
    @dancer13 жыл бұрын

    Where u go hopping?

  • @dancer1
    @dancer13 жыл бұрын

    Where u reside?

  • @FredHerrman
    @FredHerrman4 жыл бұрын

    Great

  • @johnhull6363
    @johnhull63635 жыл бұрын

    You forgot the crack, rubbers and beer

  • @yakamarezlife
    @yakamarezlife5 жыл бұрын

    Hey brother how do you get maps and where can you find a scanner I'm gonna be homeless soon and I need to get to California

  • @Thrillowatt

    @Thrillowatt

    5 жыл бұрын

    hows it goin?

  • @yakamarezlife

    @yakamarezlife

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@Thrillowatt I made it to Cali got lost twice but I made it

  • @Thrillowatt

    @Thrillowatt

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@yakamarezlifegilbert nice job dude. I'm glad you made it. keep strong. what are your plans for cali? gonna get a job maybe?

  • @yakamarezlife

    @yakamarezlife

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@Thrillowatt already got one I'm picking grapes in a vinyard I'll be here till September then Ive got a job lined up in New Mexico

  • @Thrillowatt

    @Thrillowatt

    5 жыл бұрын

    Gilbert nice dude

  • @HappyQuailsLC
    @HappyQuailsLC7 жыл бұрын

    Have some small bills on you. If you get robbed you will want to be able to hand over a small amount of money and also you can't always break or pay with a 100 dollar bill, such as if you need a drink or small purchase.

  • @theq4602

    @theq4602

    7 жыл бұрын

    better yet carry an extra small wallet with a little cash so if you get mugged you give them the phony and you keep your money.

  • @futuretrunks5795
    @futuretrunks5795 Жыл бұрын

    Something could go fatally wrong if you hop the train!

  • @HatSwitcher
    @HatSwitcher7 жыл бұрын

    what brand head lamp is that?

  • @kevino3866

    @kevino3866

    7 жыл бұрын

    Not sure what kind that one is but I would highly recommend a Petzl Tikka XP. All though it starts off on the high setting and takes 3 aaa batteries, it does last a long time and able to last many nights. Also has different color lenses for night time! Another amazing flashlight is a Nebo Redline, small compact and has a powerful light. Plus the adjustable focus from spot light to flood light and magnetic base is nice. And it fits in your palm!

  • @MegaKodey
    @MegaKodey5 жыл бұрын

    Sad if stobe would have listen to this guy an kept a lighter bag maybe this tragedy wouldn’t of happened

  • @longislandcerealkiller6385

    @longislandcerealkiller6385

    5 жыл бұрын

    and I have told him many times before frame packs are death trap's

  • @wickedpissade

    @wickedpissade

    5 жыл бұрын

    I wish he would have ditched his pack. He would have struggled the rest of the trip but he would still be with us. RIP Stobe.

  • @OGkrymsonclouds

    @OGkrymsonclouds

    4 жыл бұрын

    who is Stobe?

  • @jackson.denzler.

    @jackson.denzler.

    4 жыл бұрын

    Andrew Allen you don’t know who stone is

  • @rickallen6378

    @rickallen6378

    3 жыл бұрын

    He should not have tried to cross a bridge like he did on foot.

  • @rickallen6378
    @rickallen63783 жыл бұрын

    Making a video like this is exactly what riding a train is not about.

  • @alexandercosteines4619
    @alexandercosteines46196 жыл бұрын

    Dude if people don't know what to bring how the hell are they gonna know how to hop on off and everything else. No offense to you of course but it's not an adventure until you learn how. This is a good intended advice video but ehh

  • @buurk

    @buurk

    2 жыл бұрын

    i guess making sure you wont miss anything?

  • @JohnnyBarger-sb3yh
    @JohnnyBarger-sb3yh4 жыл бұрын

    Where go you carry your gun?

  • @stevejohnson9717
    @stevejohnson97172 жыл бұрын

    Stop saying "ah,ah,ah". I will not subscribe for that reasson.

  • @lukeWiz44

    @lukeWiz44

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh boo hoo Steve I’m sure June bug is crying over that.

  • @Joemommuh69
    @Joemommuh694 ай бұрын

    What kind of gloves are those?

  • @jakerobinson2360
    @jakerobinson2360 Жыл бұрын

    I use a 2 liter bottle of water then sleepijg bag in my back pack extra pants shorts and socks shirt back back also is a pillow