Staying Safe In Campgrounds and While Boondocking

:Here are some of the things we think about and do while traveling and camping. The news we are constantly bombarded with is enough to send us all to the basement with a ton of survival food, but is it actually any worse while traveling in our RV? That depends on you and how you decide to camp. Are you planning on staying at RV parks with lots of other rigs? Or are you going to stay in National Forest or BLM campgrounds? What about camping in remote areas by yourself? That's the focus of this video. Bloopers at the end!

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[gonagain]

Linda and I love to hear your comments, but please be polite and leave out any cuss words because this is a family channel. Happy trails!

[loriw]

I always take a friend. Since I’m 58 and a single female. His first name is “Desert” and his last name is “Eagle”. He’s kind of heavy but I love him.

[DB-zktd]

I love the analogy of calling the police. Most people don’t get that concept. Your safety is your responsibility.

[pwb]

I’d rather have protection and never need it than need it and don’t have it! That’s code lol

[MrClaimbuster]

I’ve been camping for years and I’ve had many places where that “6th sense” kicked in and I’ve moved on. If it kicked in, I don’t hesitant.

[archie]

I camp with Grizzly bears I always bring a slower friend

[diana]

Anyone traveling around should remember it was a maintenance worker at Yosemite that committed 3 heinous murders years ago. Even being among many does not guarantee your safety. Thanks for your tips.

[RVingwithG]

I followed a reporter and off duty officer around for a week, and they both said that it is better to have NO LIGHTS on OUTSIDE your home for the thieves to SEE what you have... If the light is on they can inventory what you have and come back later with a bigger truck and friends and take more.
Also if the thief has to use a flashlight to see around your home/campsite, YOU CAN SEE THEM doing that.
I put one of these (2 part) motion detectors around my camp about 100 feet up the incoming road. I keep the speaker inside the RV and senor up the road. I have time to get up and get my ;) (wink) Bear spray and see what's going on.
I have a small motion detector around my bike to scare off the cats and dogs from peeing on it too.

[me-yyzz]

Here's my take on camping today. I am 80 years old. I started camping as a young teenager and did so many times up until my mid 60's. Kids grew up and I started different interests so I haven't camped for a long time. I done both boondocking and in camp sites. Today, with society as it is I would not feel safe camping anywhere or in any mode. There are too many people looking to take advantage of others stealing for drug money or just plain harm. I always carried a gun everytime I went camping and never in all those years did I ever need it to tackle a problem, today, I would fear for my life while I'm asleep in my tent or camper gun or no gun. Sorry, but the world has gone

[mixflip]

Just be prepared no matter where you go. I camp with firearms. I have come across mentally unstable people while camping. People forget...loners who hate people often live in remote places. People problems are not common but very much a possibility.

[cametientaucoeur]

We use to primitive tent camp in AZ 40 yrs. ago. Walking a fire road we encountered 2 bad men in their ancient truck. My husband, ex army, saw them reaching for their guns. He had his backpack with 357 magnum off & ready, as I froze. They left saying we know where you are camped sleep tight. We moved to campground. We had that size gun for hiking in Grizzly country. Also my 6th sense saved me several times working alone, as a public health RN, in 5 states. Stay safe.

[noworriesmate]

Always camp with friends. Smith & Wesson are always with me!

[xnakxx]

It seems like Linda is more and more comfortable speaking and chiming in the more I watch. It may just be me but man she sure does have a lot of good things to add. Love the videos and the information.

[dianabalto]

If we let fear rule out lives, we are missing out. I agree use you six sense and have a plan to protect yourself when camping..

[Suuegrl]

I camp alone a lot n the wilderness. Bring dog, and go armed.

[terrymoline]

Put a sign up that says ammo is very expensive and so a warning shot wont be fired.

[smokint]

Great tips! Always trust your gut instincts.

[scaldedfrog]

Yep, I agree. hope for the best but prepare for the worst. Happy campers.

[EKEACRES]

I camp alone in wilderness, isolated areas. I used to build homemade Teardrop campers, but now I Van camp for one reason. I want to be able to get behind the wheel of my van if I have to in the night, versus exiting a camper and have to be outside to get to my tow vehicle. I don't do that anymore.

[DontStopBrent]

I like your delivery. I trust you. You’re common sense. You’ve thought through your opinions. I also like the fact that you’re both thinking the same, simultaneously. You didn’t waste my time with nonsense. Concise and to the point. No idea how you’d make it better. I give you a ten.