Solo Camping in Florida Wilderness | Hidden Oasis | Wildlife!

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

Part 1 Florida Vacation VLGO w/Mrs Bananas ---> www.patreon.com/sambananas

[@whitey432able]

Outstanding Sam.....1st Time Viewer...Loved It...🙏🤜🤛🙏 Whitey York, PA

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

I really appreciate you checking out the channel, thanks for watching!

[@gene_takavic57]

"All the important gear", as he refills the banana flask. Priorities! Great video, Sam.

[@buzz5969]

A vacation is a Vacation, you can rehydrate when its over is also my philosophy! Next yall will expect us to exercise and workout on Vacay too. NOPE! So yah PRIORITIES!😀🍻🍻✌🏻

[@thomasmacias5032]

Relax buzz he was just saying don’t get offended. Take a chill pill. Ask him to marry you. Mr. banana is not hurting. He’s OK.

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

Haha exactly Gene 🤣 gotta have priorities

[@buzz5969]

From Florida and that humidity aint no joke. Neither are those Bobcats, Gators, Water Moccasins or skeeters.✌🏻🍻

[@rod.Anderson]

And bears where he is now

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

🍺🍌

[@marcmccall237]

From Florida as well, Bobcats and Gators no problem, Water Moccasins aka "Cottonmouth" those things are just mean little A$$HOLES. Now the mosquitoes are nothing to play with 🤣🤣🤣

[@craigherbert200]

Every body always mentions what you sead plus sharks but no one mentions what really kills the most people in the outdoor here in Florida s and that's lightning l

[@tamadrummer001]

Florida hiking is unlike most other places. It seems to be cool but as soon as you start moving, you run out of water fast. I usually carry 3-5 liters depending on the distance I have to go. It’s an insane amount of weight but without it, I’m useless. Lots of electrolytes and water when I’m hiking Everglades is a national park but ocala national forest is a national park too. Not sure what the guidelines for filming are but our group “Florida Bushcraft” is in there almost every weekend and they film all the time. ONF is far better than Everglades in my humble opinion! And you were in one of the best places in the ONF. GREAT job man Also those are live oaks with Spanish moss. Chiggers love that stuff so don’t play too much it it

[@diggerblair7460]

What happened to volume 😮

[@dakapbj]

And red bugs too love that Spanish moss

[@sunshinestatebushcrafter3049]

Can never have enough water. A 32oz Nalgene bottle does not last as long as you believe it will when it's warm let alone hot.

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

Hey bud! You're totally right about the water but I knew there would be that pond there. As for Ocala, it's a National Forest, not a National Park. The rules for NF are generally looser and that's what I tent to stick to them. See you on the next one!

[@michaelmeadows5142]

I'm sure you already know this, but if you know you'll be hiking in Florida's high heat temps, pre-hydrate days to a week in advance. It's torture to a guy like me who is like a fish out of the water and easily hits heat exhaustion/stroke body temps, pre-hydrating is a life saver.

[@deborahpaulin1188]

For mext time you're in Florida, the Spanish Moss hanging from the trees makes a good scrubbie. Cleans dishes and pots real well. It also has antibacterial and anti coagulant properties. So happy you enjoyed our Florida woods.

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

That's such a great idea! I'll keep that in mind. Thanks for watching 😊

[@thinman4648]

@@CampingwithSamBananas be careful of the red bugs and the chiggers thought, they live in that moss and will eat you up and have you itching like hell!

[@xTrickifiable]

@@CampingwithSamBananasboil it to kill the bugs

[@steveuihlein6027]

Open KZbin. Lo and behold! Sam Bananas was right in my back yard over easter. Another great vid.

[@BarryRosen-io6jh]

Love fishing and camping with the stars out and no people around. Beautiful sunrises for coffee ❤❤❤❤❤

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

It sure is

[@fairwind8222]

Finally the Florida video! I’m not even gonna watch it now, wait until tonight and put it up on the big TV👍🏻

[@buzz5969]

Oooohh the BIG TV…

[@thomasmacias5032]

The big TV don’t be such a wuss just watch it. It’s not that good. I love Mr. bananas, but he still cooks the same thing dehydrated chili. It looks like something. A dog left on the side of the road but go ahead and wait till you get home to watch it on the big TV it’s gonna suck just as well on the big TV.

[@fairwind8222]

@@thomasmacias5032 holy crap lighten up! Zoning out watching bananas on tv and drinking a beer is a great way to finish a shit day of work

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

Thanks buddy and hope you had a great time with the video!

[@CMoore8539]

Sam You are so brave!!❤ Just the bugs would have kept me away from Florida camping. Not to mention the 🐊 gators. Smiles! You are right. This is your life. Enjoy it!!❤ Lots of Love and Respect Always!❤

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

Thanks so much! Glad to have you with me

[@WKF561]

Great video, that Eyeball you saw was a Sasquatch/Bigfoot mostly know in Florida as a Skunk Ape. Be careful out there.

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

Always on the lookout for the old SkunkApe 👀

[@tomlorenzen4062]

Sam,assume in Florida that there are Gators in every body of water!

[@SuperEholmes]

Right, I would imagine so. Enter at your own risk.

[@marcmccall237]

Even in puddles in the road 🤣🤣🤣

[@tammieflemal7871]

Grew up in Ocala. Great forest area lots of different areas. Also lots of venomous crawlers

[@deborahphillips9034]

I can truly appreciate what it takes to film these videos because you have to walk ahead, place the camera, walk back then walk toward the camera. You see I do understand what all it entails!! Thank you Sam!!!

[@deborahphillips9034]

You’ll be pooting tonight!!!😂

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

I appreciate that!

[@Colichemarde]

I'm a tough dude. I fought in Iraq. I bluffed my way out of an armed robbery with 4 guys in Benton Harbor, Michigan in an empty parking lot at 1:00 AM. That said.... I would NEVER swim in any inland body of water in Florida. Alligators are everywhere! Sam has my profound respect. He's a bad ass! :)

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

💪

[@Fishflorida59]

I’m more afraid of the bacteria in the water than a gator

[@stephenalexander6721]

Read an article about a guy who made money scuba diving for golf balls in Florida. At night so he wouldn't get caught.

[@dalecrabtree2382]

Looks like a great trip Sam! I'm heading out this weekend for a little camping too at a swiftmud property . Weather should be perfect. Thanks for the great video

[@rolytech212]

Why? You’re a tough dude. The animals can sense that toughness and run away 😎🤣🤣🤣

[@benkeyes5010]

Fist time viewer. Thanks for sharing your trip. I'm in Florida and definitely want to check out the pond!

[@tpep2328]

Thank you Sam, I've been looking forward to this! Another great video.

[@jacmacsadventures]

Yessss!!! Your back! Thanks for a great video. So happy to see new video

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

Woo hoo!

[@easycamperdandog]

Wow, I turned on my computer and you had just uploaded this video! I really enjoyed the birds and the crooked trees. Really liked the call those big birds made. I had to laugh when you were all dressed in black and had ash on your hands and face, like a navy seal on a mission! Great video as always. Thanks for uploading!

[@CryMeARiver63]

I'm a new subscriber to your channel and I can tell you that I'm really enjoying it because of your honesty and keeping it real . You make mistakes and you don't hide it like most do . By far you are the best KZbin camping channel out there . That location you picked ...beautiful . SC is going to be your next stop . You'll be in my neck of the woods . Looking forward to watching that one . Again Thank you for being you and stay safe out there . 😊

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

Thanks for subbing!

[@jammy93981]

I cannot explain how much I admire you and the many others that camp solo..I’m not afraid of much but this just makes me uneasy.. it might because I have always camped in groups.

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

It's definitely daunting to get out there alone at first. Eventually I start to enjoy it.

[@JustineFreund]

Wow awesome camp site love the wildlife

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

Me too!

[@scalpsbarbershop3087]

This guy! He brings a six pack of beer 🍻 but runs out of water! 😂I love it! 😂

[@larrylamb6377]

Camped at Hidden Pond numerous times. Great place for overnight from Juniper Springs or a stop when doing the Florida Trail through Ocala National Forest. Thanks for putting together a great video. Truly enjoyed it and thanks for the extra emphasis with making sure the fire was completely extinguished. 🙂

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

Glad you enjoyed it! I try to make sure I’m doing things the right way!

[@jeffreyrashley36]

Thanks!

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

Rashley, thanks man!!

[@rickthomas3344]

Gorgeous spot Sam. Good pick

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

Thanks 👍

[@rjc7289]

I had a Yamaha 12-string acoustic one time. Those Yamaha axes impress me with their quality build and sound.

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

Right on

[@SteveBracciano]

Awesome overnighter! Really enjoyed the scenery and the sounds of nature on this one. Keep it up! Looking forward to the next one!

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

More to come!

[@ptaszek1983]

I love when you upload Sam!!! Thank you for the great experience 👍

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

Thank you!

[@RickThompson-u4d]

Thanks for the videos love camping myself also it's a wonderful time keep having fun

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

My pleasure bud 👍

[@smallplots]

Finally catching up on some vids I missed. Dude this spot was INFINITELY better than my crappy Florida spot, what a gem! I commend you for having the eggs to swim in that body of water haha

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

Haha dude! Yeah a lot of people said that in the comments too. Only reason I did is because there was an older lady camped near me. I talked to her and she said she comes there all the time and there is never gators in there for some reason. I think they like murky water and not nice clear water like that.

[@scottzubarik6624]

Gators can move long distances over land. Past performances do not guarantee future returns...

[@johnblaisdell2179]

Those trees are live oaks and the spansh moss hanging in them is probably full of chiggers. Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

Thanks for watching!

[@deborahphillips9034]

Oh by the way…I am a good ole country girl from southeast Texas. Use to camp by myself but now I’m 70 & just enjoy watching these videos because they’re so relaxing.❤

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

Rock on!

[@myfrenchbulldogandme]

Just home from work looking forward to the watch.. very best 🍻 and hello Mrs. Bananas

[@NovaScotiaSouthShore]

Hey Sam great video as usual. Thanks for taking us along.

[@marshahauck1022]

My husband and I hiked to that pond years ago. Thanks for taking us back there. We live in NC now

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

Thanks for watching!

[@jonathonfrazier6622]

I love the Whipoorwill.

[@recondrone1776]

Thought we see ya wrestling some gators!! Guess you bribed then with a sip or two off the old banna! 🤣

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

🤣🤣🤣

[@garyschmelzer]

Where is the start of this trail? Where was the location you were at my wife and I would love to hike and camp there

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

Hi Gary! It's in Ocala National Forest. I believe the trail is called Hidden Pond, but check I suggest getting a list of trails from AllTrails. Either the app or visit AllTrails.com. Just beware it's insanely popular and busy. The only reason it was dead when I went was because it was Easter Sunday. Have fun!

[@garyschmelzer]

@@CampingwithSamBananas thanks for your reply

[@andrewjones1171]

Orlando Florida here I like your video. Originally from Pennsylvania but here since 84👍✌️

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

Right on! Ohio here, but I hope to return in the future. Beautiful state!

[@playAgainMe]

Good video... Enjoyed the birds at the end

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

Thanks me too! There was a ton of wildlife I loved it

[@SimplemanSimplelife-m4s]

Question Sam .. now I’m old school and grew up boiling my water , this would give it an off taste at times… so how does the water taste from your filter? Thanks buddy love it….

[@FLsheepdog1]

Consider every fresh water body has Gators in it. They move fast at the waters edge. Never had a problem swimming with them but, splashing near the edge seems to alert them. Stay very alert when near the water! Good vid, right near my house.

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

Good looking out!

[@Lizzie29-rz8sx]

Where was this location? I may have overlooked it, but didn't see or hear anything about where you were. It would be nice to know so that we can know where a nice place to camp is in Florida. Thanks​@CampingwithSamBananas

[@FloridaPete1948]

@@Lizzie29-rz8sx Go to the very first 5 seconds of the video

[@CMoore8539]

When you see lots of moss on the trees it means that the oxygen levels are excellent there.❤

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

I didn't know that!

[@chillieboycampillanes1629]

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[@CMoore8539]

@@chillieboycampillanes1629 Hey 👋!

[@CryMeARiver63]

Yes , because moss gives off more oxygen then trees do .

[@CMoore8539]

@@CryMeARiver63 Really I didn’t know why. That’s cool!

[@raymondparsons902]

My wife and I were camping in ONF that night, wish we could have met you. Thanks for an awesome video.

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

Thanks for watching!

[@deweyhall712]

Time for sam to drink some irish coffee...❤❤❤😊😊😊

[@soniayoung7531]

Heyy Sam you are brave I don't think I would be able to sleep down there, the animals and birds are beautiful,awesome aerial footage thanks for sharing stay safe 😊

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

Thanks for watching!

[@tridudyonthetrail]

Fantastic trip! Thank you for bringing us along!

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@-T-BONE]

This is my favorite video. Look forward to you showing me another great site in Florida (that's not the everglades).

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tklatt13]

Production value has really improved. Keep up the great content.

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

Thanks for that!

[@joesoutdoorplaces]

I loved this camping site. The water in the pond was crystal clear. I imagine it was spring fed. Florida is a beautiful state. A person could have a channel featuring it alone. I’d love to go back and spend some time there camping.

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

It was an awesome spot for sure 👍

[@CunnerOutdoors]

Great video Sam, and yeah first thing in my mind was Gators lol

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

Haha yep!

[@danjohnson887]

Just a question (not a criticism at all!) but when Sam pulled the food bag on the rope all the way up to the branch does that make it accessible for racoons? I'm from Ohio so we generally do not need to tie up our food etc. Should it dangle a couple feet ro prevent racoons getting into it?

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

Hmmmm 🤔 that's probably a good point. Didn't think about that.

[@LindaStein-ze8bk]

Thanks for the share again Sam.

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

My pleasure!

[@yakfishin4912]

I can not believe i just pulled the car over long enough to see what sam is nipping on down in fl. Lol Hey Sam.

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

Haha be careful!

[@davidyummus6259]

You deserve more Subs Sam for the effort you put in.

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

I appreciate that!

[@GrumpyOldMan70]

I will be riding the OTET from Cleveland to Cincinnati and back this summer. I'll think of you as I pass through. (I made a Short dedicated to your buddy Kevin when I rode through Rochester last year). Thanks for another great video.

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

Very cool!

[@barbienehrt9043]

Oh man I can't believe you got in that water! I'm scared to death of gators! I'll stick to camping in Illinois thank you 😆

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

Haha I get it 🤣

[@mertr8509]

I lived in sw Florida for 35 years. Wouldnt catch me camping out there. Lived on a canal and had shell put down for yard. Never went out back. The gators lived there. After the 3rd big snake was on my lanai and in garage. I sold and moved back into town. Lol

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

Haha ok

[@Rustyfingaz]

Another great weekly video from you 👊🏽

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

Nice to see ya bud!!

[@robertuffman3041]

oh yeah. love ST Augustine. San Sabatian winery has my most favorite Port Wine. i do like the new tent. i'm so busy i haven't had time to camp, hike or kayak not one time this year so far. and i have purchaced some good gear starting with my Teton 75l explorer and my Hemlock Mountain outdoors hammock set up. see ya later brother.

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

Nice man! My nephew has that pack, he loves it

[@13BravoBiggunsM110SP]

Me and my friends back in highschool would go canoe 🛶 camping trips, and 4 WD Trips we called swamping ,some of the best times back in the 70s and early 80s

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

👍👍

[@dakapbj]

Guessing that's a spring-fed pond? Great campsite. Also, know you were about to go crazy with that whippoorwill, those have kept me awake many camping nights.

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

Yep it is!

[@DerHossMeister]

Camped there many times! The trail continues to the south and is a bit longer and has more sugar sand, but it goes to the Juniper Springs Recreation area. The pond you were getting your water from is "Hidden Pond" and is spring fed, while the others are all ground water and are mostly stagnant and not good for drinking. Warmer times of the year, you will see ticks, pigmy rattlers and of course black bears around there. Never seen a gator at the pond, as it's pretty far from where they prefer to live. They've cleaned it up a lot since I was last there....there was more downed trees/logs around the campfire area that they removed. Even looks like they've mowed the grass in there, as the spot where you set up your tent usually is grassy. And the trees are Live Oaks. Great weekend hiking/camping spot that the Scouts use a lot in the cooler months.

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

Good to know!

[@gr8smileandmore]

I totally agree, those looked like Live Oaks. Good tree identification skills.

[@jamestatum7759]

Spotlight and gun. Am I right. LOL

[@robertmckinney8556]

I live in the northwest corner of South Carolina as you mentioned. I'm looking forward to that video.

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

👍👍

[@robertfuegel7234]

Watch out for gators and snakes 😂😂

[@Thomas-i5x6u]

Gotta love wilderness here or anywhere

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

❤️

[@dannymuir5344]

ive done Hidden Pond.Good job.

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

Such a good spot!

[@danjohnson887]

That "hidden pond" looks like a mosquito factory! Love ya Sam!

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

Love ya Dan!

[@CMoore8539]

Sam You are a master at building fires 🔥!❤

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

Thanks! Working on it for a long time now 😎

[@tracker5849]

Chair n table..LOL!!! ANTS CLIMB!!! ESPECIALLY WHEN THEY SMELL FOOD!! welcome to florida

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

Worked great and didn't have a problem with ants. I'm aware the bugs can climb, but getting your food off the ground still helps.

[@caseymauldin8396]

How pretty! I've never been to Florida.

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

You should!

[@gilwilliams9266]

Thanks for the trip. Nice camp.

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

My pleasure!

[@timothybrewster1733]

Nice video and different tent. I wonder if you sometimes miss your dog when he's not at camp with you. And wow Ohio. I was born and raised there. I just came back from living in bushnell Florida since 2016. Then lived in way waycross ga before that

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

Hi bud! Yeah I do miss the little puppers sometimes. But we have three dogs total, so leaving them is part of it.

[@middlejester51]

Sam! Your beer weir game is improving by leaps and bounds.

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

Thanks man!!!

[@bowdiersackett6433]

Cleared trail back to the pond today with Mark the Ranger. Closed now till after the January trail maintenance weekend

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

Good for you!

[@wanderlore8875]

This was fun! Hugs to Mrs Bananas

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

Love you mom!

[@wanderlore8875]

@@CampingwithSamBananas love you both too

[@hikewithmike4673]

been there several times...I got to get back there

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

Excellent spot

[@tal7399]

Matches in the fire kit from The Head Shed….Nice!

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

😎

[@KarenPrudensLetsStitchMakeup]

Great video Sam. I enjoyed it a lot. Cool location. 😊👍

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

Thanks a ton!

[@SoloHiker1]

Great video, Mahalo for sharing.

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

Mahalo 🙏

[@artp1735]

Welcome to FL. Hope you enjoyed your time, gonna be to hot for camping pretty soon. There's a big military bombing range near where you were.

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

👋👋

[@benn2133]

Awesome views your camera skills are getting great

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

Thank you!!!

[@wendywheeler3139]

Watching your video love you you’re so down to earth and real. I made a comment about Lonewolf. I’ve watched him pray to you. He is also an awesome dude and has a lot of good ideas with things keep up the good work and I enjoy the family and if I remember correctly, you have a dog, if not wrong person lol😊

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

Yea ma'am that's me!

[@walternavarro7157]

Good video enjoyed it

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

Thanks for watching!

[@brigidholland5571]

Another great video!

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@barrygraber9776]

Very enjoyable video Sam. Thanks for bringing us alone. Liked your dinner menu. Sam you think there could be a chance your wife may come on the channel and share her knowledge on dehydrating meals? Something I ‘m totally in the dark but would like to try

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

She's not a public person in the same way I am but she is in patreon if you ever get the urge. Also she cooks the food but I do the dehydrating. It's easy! Just type it into KZbin it's so easy!

[@johnscottmills1414]

Great to see a different type of video but nonetheless a very interesting and entertaining video. Haven’t watched you for a while but loving your videos again. All the best my friend. John from Sheffield England UK. P.s say hello to Mrs Banana from me please 😊

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

Thanks so much Jon will do bud!

[@davespoemsandsongs9497]

Hello Sam, it was a beautiful camping site you had

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

Yes it was!

[@mikepreslar8686]

I spent many nights there in the Live Oaks.

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

👍

[@josephlashley3166]

I had a motorcycle rider come up to me looking for a place to camp for the night. He had road from Washington state. He was riding to Key West. I directed him to the campground near 40 south of the shooting range.

[@Nechros]

I love juniper springs!

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

Me too!

[@wanderlore8875]

Son! Was waiting for the next vid!

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

Love you mom!

[@wanderlore8875]

@@CampingwithSamBananas love you too son

[@rickvollmer3646]

Thanks for the vid , really liked it

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

No problem 👍

[@lostsheep664866]

Great video that was a nice spot would have had to stay another night at that location

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

Thanks bud!

[@RosrShafer]

Thanks, Sam Bananas

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

❤️

[@mikeroy6713]

Wow man, my buddy and I were out there 10 days before you were. We get out to the JPW as often as we can in the winter. Weird seeing hidden pond on KZbin!

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

Nice 👍

[@damionsowers8612]

Hello from Florida

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

Hi 👋

[@beberle9641]

Hey we appreciate you Sam and enjoy going camping with you. Mrs. Bananas should bake you some banana bread for out in the bush. Cheers Brian

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

Cheers Brian!

[@rod.Anderson]

I’ve camped at hidden Pond, neat place

[@CampingwithSamBananas]

👍👍