I was homeless a few years ago. I camped in the woods and felt far safer than being in a city centre, that literally had blood on the pavement from drunken lads fighting. 😸

A few Claymores around the Perimeter would be suffice 🤣🤣🤣

As a retired American LEO - current protection consultant, one innocuous item of kit I recommend for self defense is the humble fire extinguisher.  The multi purpose ABC works well, and they are available in a disposable size (for camping). Applying the principle of "you can't see, can't breathe, etc you can't fight"... An extinguisher discharged within 2-4 feet of an assailant will render the person unable to see and breathe, giving you time to retreat or.... Another spray device is the can of Spray Paint  - though this can cause harm. It's unfortunate that the good citizens of the UK are forbidden to carry self defense items. And the laws here in America are often "strange"... in some jurisdictions you can carry a handgun, but not an expandable Baton. Enjoyed your video. New sub.

The new LED mag lites are very bright.  It would really blind someone.  Thanks for the tip on holding the light.

Useful video, thank you. Instead of “can I help you” I’d say “ you’ve got to be really stupid trying to sneak up on someones camp in the middle of the night” 😂

In the UK, I am pretty confident I am the scariest thing in the woods at night, when I am in the US,  I will have a 45-70 Rifle, which is very comforting to sleep with, a bit overkill for the UK, where the scariest beast you might get is usually an inquisitive Badger, although there are some places where there are Wild Boar now, but not heard of any Wild Campers being bothered by them.

Thank you, from the States. Your video here is the first/only one that I've seen that addresses camping safety concerning other people. The most unpredictable animal is Man.

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Best safety video I’ve watched about this topic! Thank you for sharing your experience, I feel more confident about my first solo camping trip, coming up

It's nice  to find intelligence upon You Tube. Liked/Subscribed.

I like to use a decoy tent also. sleep in a different spot, but have a tent at your cooksite/campsite. If someone is trying to mess with you, they'll go for the decoy tent first, especially if they saw you over there earlier in the day. You'll see them from your stealthy sleep spot before they ever get to you... and you'll know their intentions by then.

Thank you -- your advice is helping me manage my fears and enjoy camping

A perimeter tripwire alarm is good too, whether a bought one or just a DIY one with a couple of used tins,and use red light at night.

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Another spot on presentation. I've been teaching personal protection for decades, ever since I left the MPs and I do all this stuff without thinking. Your video reminded me how valuable this knowledge is for everyone and yet how many might not have that knowledge. I liked the string barrier; stops them without tripping them and breaking their necks which might not be a good idea if the victim isn;t trying to get you and just an ordinary citizen. Great vid.

I lived in an incredibly remote farmhouse as far off the beaten track as you could imagine for 18 years...
I could hear cars or tractors approaching from 1mile away.
If ever anyone came down to the farm I'd be behind them before they knew, and I could run around in the pitch black because I knew every step and every corner.
The other thing I used to have in my hand was a camera flash, just close and cover your eyes when it goes off.
I remember trailing a group of squaddies on an excercise once who strayed from their path for a few hours and they never knew.

Good advice.  Thanks.  If I’m ever found asleep in the woods it’ll be because of my snoring!  It does play on my mind that it could give me away.

These are great tips for me living in the city 👍. I'm a fan of sensible personal defence, especially avoiding conflict where possible. Good ideas thank you 🙏

Some very interesting points. great stuff.

More great information, thank you for making these.