How To Urbex: Complete Beginner's Guide To Urban Exploration

How to find abandoned places near you? How to start exploring and what gear do you need in order to do urbex? These are only a few questions we will answer in our 100th episode. This video is a detailed guide about urban exploration. It is for all the people out there who want to start with this exceptional hobby. From beginner to expert in 48 minutes!

But mind you: No guarantee can be given for completeness. In this tutorial we just collect our experiences and reveal helpful tips and tricks. So if you can think of something we have forgotten, please share your information in the comment section down below.

And don't forget: Trespassing private properties is both illegal and dangerous.
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00:00 - Intro
01:39 - What’s “Urbex”?
04:11 - How To Find Abandoned Places
23:38 - What Equipment To Bring
30:59 - How To Enter Abandoned Places
35:21 - How To Explore Properly
38:37 - Safety And Getting Caught
42:50 - Photography Tips For Beginners
46:55 - Outro
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Music:
"Spinning Chamber Music" - Håkan Eriksson
"Waterslide" - Loving Caliber
"Contamination" - Purple Planet Music
"Clearer Views" - From Now On
"Observations" - From Now On
"Space Coast" - Topher Mohr and Alex Elena
"Small Circuits 2" - Gunnar Johnsén
"In Albany New York" - The 126ers
"Adrift" - Anders Schill Paulsen
"Brittle Bones" - Sunfish Grove
"Midnight Vibe" - Yomoti
"The Sky Changes 2" - Gunnar Johnsén
"Take Five" - Patrik Almkvisth
"The Remainder" - Martin Gauffin
"Somnia" - Azaleh
"Self Help" - Ebb & Flod
"Rewire" - Peter Sandberg
"Concussion" - Nihoni
"Follow The Tracks" - Mochas
"Forbidden Fruit 1" - Rannar Sillard

[bwturbex]

Do you know tips and tricks which might be useful for urban explorers? Please share your experiences under THIS comment, so people can find all the helpful information bundled in one place.

[scekthies]

"lost places" sounds so much more beautiful than "abandoned places", and feels so much more fitting. I haven't heard it used before but I'm definitely using it now

[timothymaynard]

Rule #1. Don't get caught.Rule #2. Respect.Rule #3. No vandalism.#4. No theft.#5. Leave as you entered it.  Quietly.#6. Let someone know where and when you're going.#7. Never go alone.#8. Take protective gear (masks, gloves, mace). #9. Always plan an emergency escape for that specific place. #10. Have fun and record.

[lesnyk]

I might emphasize your point that in the event you do get caught, forthrightness and common courtesy can go a long way towards lenience. In my case, age has worked in my favor as well. I was in my early 60s when I triggered a silent alarm in a derelict paper mill. I had just mounted my camera on its tripod when the owner appeared out of nowhere and accosted me. One look at my white hair and pricey photographic gear, and rather than bust me, he explained as if to a child how dangerous it was to be inside by myself. He must have thought I'd been left unsupervised at my rest home and wandered away. We parted on friendly terms. I didn't get the interiors I wanted (that time, anyway), but was welcomed to shoot as many exteriors as I wished. Bottom line: BE NICE.

[TGoO]

Trespassing is illegal, dangerous and a hell of a fun time.

[culturalconfederacy]

Start with your neighborhood. A hidden creek, old motel, forgotten street of houses, etc. There are so many avenues to uncover in your own back yard. Great video and excellent tutorial. Also, don't be afraid to ask property owners of abandoned places if you can have a look around and take photos. Most I'm sure would be happy to have their history preserved. Happy Urbexing and keep the history alive. Happy New Year. Let's find some amazing locations in 2020.

[UnknownVentures]

When you're starting out, explore your city first, then other cities around your city and expand outward to states and then maybe other countries.

[mandainwonderland]

I love this tutorial. I'm considering exploring abandoned buildings, but I didn't know where to start. Now I know just what to do. Thanks!

[haileymoon]

I started exploring abandoned places back in high school (I'm halfway through college now). At the time I lived in a rural area, but there were a lot of pristine abandoned locations that looked pretty much untouched because of how few people ever came by them. You shouldn't overlook rurex, you'd be surprised what you can find with good observation skills and some time spent driving around with your friends in the middle of nowhere.

[omegalord]

All urbexers I've met in person, including Youtubers, have been quite anti-social and very unwilling or useless. I've had far more success on my own. Forums are a complete waste of time and sometimes get outright hostile even when you offer fair participation. Like some kind of childish cliques. If you're up for that kind of nonsense I suppose you can get some great spots. But for me, I don't have the patience to put up with it. That effort can be better put in to researching new places yourself. Great video.

[mariamaravilla]

I wouldn't dare doing urbex, but I find it so fascinating. There's something so... narrative, about abandoned places. Thank you to all the urban explorers out there for sharing your adventures with us.

[sofiadober]

Oh thanks for the information. I’m totally obsessed with this artistic forum. You do a beautiful job and narrative. I love your accent too!

[cato]

Step #1 find someone who wants to go with you...

[simonpetrus]

To whom it may concern,
This was a very good guide to URBEX. I think that you covered most of the topics that URBEX requires and this guide is very informative to NEW urban explorers. Keep up the great work guys.

[scottnbecky]

you guys are the whole package. professional, respectful, educated and talented. your filming/editing is very well done and the photography is stunning. May you always be safe

[adrienashley]

I know this video was uploaded years ago, but I found it while doing some research. I got lucky and found a place that was recently abandoned. I found myself here trying to learn how to get in. Thanks for all the tips!

[johanruz]

This was really good me and my friends went for the first time today went to an abandoned factory and took some photos. After we left 3 police cars went to the site so felt like we got out on the nick of time. Tommorow an old military cumunication site

[helengrunow]

Happy 100th episode guys! I hope there are hundreds more ahead! This was so interesting and so very well made- i thank you, cheers.

[ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

Congratz with your 100th episode! 😎😎😎

[christybirling]

Have you ever thought of getting a safety harness (or fall protection harness) to have on hand for the really high, difficult explores? I worked in the construction industry and they were mandatory when working over 2 stories. Keeps you from going splat if something does happen - like a rung on a ladder would give way when you're several meters in the air. As with most things, prices vary, but even a less costly one to have on hand for the whole group might come in handy some day.