Stealth Camping for SHTF Survival

Stealth camping principles and techniques for SHTF with an emphasis on food, water, shelter, and navigation as well as considerations for noise, light, and litter discipline.

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[maxpinson]

If I understand the scenario correctly,
you're trying to get from a comprised
area back to base or a safe place.
That would call for complete stealth
and not making bushcrafty campsites
and using food that's edible without
preparation or cooking, and having a
known good supply of water to
drink.
I'm glad to see videos like this
that emphasize the importance of
SERE type movement and not
building a pioneer log cabin with a
"bushcraft " knife costing several
hundred dollars. Building fires would
also be a last resort. Might as well
light up a flare.
Thanks for the video. Looking
forward to more

[Stoney_AKA_James]

Well done Bill, don't forget light and noise discipline too!!

[kurtbaier]

Great tips. Can’t tell you how many times a compass saved my bacon. Pace count is good but I also write down how much time. Which is important if the ground or elevation or descent prevents an accurate pace count, or if I forget the pace count. And especially if I’m not going to spend the night. Don’t want to run out of day light getting back to my truck. Got to know when to turn around. I usually leave the trail once I have a unusual tree or rock formation or when I create a trail sign or marker out of natural materials, Sometimes the return trip to a trail or road isn’t there or doesn’t look familiar. Knowing how much Time can put a limit on how far you need to travel before making another 90 degree turn. And that’s were the natural or created trail sign can verify that you are on the right trail or road. Using your method after shooting an azimuth and walking from object really works. But few travel by compass.

[HugoStiglitz-ylce]

Wasn’t gonna comment but had to share. This last fall I became homeless living in my vehicle. Over time I became interested in how homeless people just kinda vanish in the camps around town. After talking to many they told me about Leo’s hunting for their camps with thermal drones at night. Many showed me how they hid from drones, many were vets.
The money I was saving up for an apartment I spent on a drone, then a PVS 14 plus a Flir breech and it became a game of cat and mouse, hunting the hunters. I have not had so much fun since I was a kid. Now I share all my stealth findings with the homeless to live in peace.
Stealth camping has many challenges with the zombies high tech. Most high tech can be overcome with cheap low tech.
I like your vid concept but you really need to step up you game with some cheap gear.

Thanks

[nvpics]

Nice, Saving Azimuth for camping off trail is huge. Even after 100 yards it comes in handy when the underbrush everywhere looks the same, and the light changed directions in the morning

[gudgo]

I have never been good at even simple math, so I really like using my Suunto compass with a mirror over the lensatic compass. We all switched to Sylva and Suunto compasses while I was in the military years ago and they never let us down. But if you like old school, I get it. Great video with good advice as usual. Thanks!

[Ryanboy]

Good stuff here Top! I cant add much to this other then to say you can use the wet moss and branches to your advantage when attempting to conceal the smoke from your fire. One thing that you need to keep front and center in your thought process is the wind direction and is any of that smoke being sent down range where people can smell the smoke. When your in the woods or forest your senses are extra heightened and you can smell smoke very easily.
This is why I train and advise my students of survival and anti detection is to use a fuel source like alcohol or solid fuel tablets. In my humble opinion this is the only method that other then a light detection source at night is pretty much immune from detection. It doesnt smoke or make any sound when burning and has no smell to it. In a survival situation where your life is on the line and you have nothing on you other then a lighter then by all means get that wood fire going. In a situation where you are evading detection with a plan, method and kit, use a solid fuel burning source to boil water and cook your food. Thanks Top for allowing me to comment on this awesome channel and as Stoker always says, Stay Stoked. Get after it.

[markusschaffer]

Just in time for me and 008 to stealth camp during the Varusteleka Ruck March. Thanks, Top. Staying Stoked!

[yogibear]

Hey Stoker, you seem like the type of guy I would actually respect & hang out with....and I really don't like or respect anybody. Ty for your service & ty for the content brother. GOD BLESS your family 🙏🏻

[keithrayeski]

Outstanding!! I’d say that without beans…it’s not chili at all…Hormel would concur.😎
Dakota fire hole in a root ball hole would be very stealthy.

[dennisseverns]

That is a good technique for traveling away from a road or trail so you are not seen. However, it is probably a good idea to go past the area where you intend to camp, to see what is beyond, especially if you are in unknown terrain.

This reminded me of one time I was hiking on a new trail, and planning to stealth camp off of the trail. Just before dark, I left the trail and walked in a couple hundred yards, even went over a rise where I thought I could not be seen from the trail. Was woken up the next morning hearing other hikers on the trail. They ended up walking within fifty yards of my tent in perfect view. If I had followed the trail a little farther, I would have seen that it turned 90° and went right past where my tent was. When I left that part one part of the trail, I was parallel to the part where it changed direction. Good thing this was a recreational hike and not necessary to really be stealthy.

[AntiFederalist]

Good info, as always, Top. Thanks.

...and real chili does not have beans.

[knutelindstrom]

Yay! Doggie! LOL Dogs are truly man’s best friend, & he’ll hear &/or smell someone coming before you do!

[mollyhogen]

Very good Info. Keep em coming sir. Thank you.

[geobloxmodels]

Pro tip. Be sure the paracord you are using does not contain a reflective element. Same for all gear. Lots of packs have reflective piping. After setting your stealth camp, walk out and shine a light at it. The reflective element is great in normal situations, like when you camp at a safe state park and have to go pee at 0300, 0400, and 0500. Nice to not trip over your lines. But, not good if trying to stay hidden from potential threats stealth camping alone far away from help/

[JohnsonT]

It was really nice meeting you in person the other day (the CPT at Red Robin). Your videos helped me so much. Thanks for all you do brother!!

-Dr. Travon Johnson

[jimgam]

Great video Stoker filled with some great info. I'm sure you know this, I've never seen it in your videos though, but, the Dakota fire pit is another great way to build a stealth fire. Minimal smoke that puts out some great heat.

[tomcreekdevil]

Glad to see Riggs! I would add sticks and ball are essential gear items if bringing the pooch on SHTF situations. But in all seriousness this is an excellent educational video with the Riggs entertainment element! P.S., Chili doesn't have beans in it, it's a chili flavored stew. I was educated on that very fact from a Texan.

[craigrobertson]

Great advice gained by years in the bush. Thanks, Top.