HOMELESS BACKPACKER GEAR LOADOUT/WHAT I CARRY DAILY TO SURVIVE THE STREETS

Homeless backpacker camping survival off-grid rucksack gear loadout "bugout bag" bug-out vagabond transient "alternative lifestyle" urban "inner city" homefree "SLC Utah" florida dreadlocks hippie freedom travel adventure wanderer

[@petver5259]

Im disappointed and sorry for the negative haters in the comments who have no idea about your struggles and way of living. You try to make the best to improve your life circumstances. I subbed. Take care!

[@JSUrbanAdventures]

It's ok I have fun with the haters, they help the channel too, and the positivity far outweighs the negatives so it's all good. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SUBBING ALSO!

[@armorvestrus6882]

That is true He said, he was homeless and never complained or blamed anyone. Why would anyone judge a man like that. Jesus Christ, was also a homeless man and he changed the world.

[@jasonst.germain2645]

Try hard like your family would like.Do all to make u happy.

[@Grizzly907LA]

He's a pothead who chooses to be homeless...no mercy.

[@peterpiper487]

Hmmm, I haven't seen any negative comments. I see a lot of people wishing him well and giving advice to make things easier. It's up to him to use them or not. He is a free and valued person.

[@glorialovesChrist]

Thanks for your info. Most are one paycheck from the streets ourselves.

[@JSUrbanAdventures]

Yea it's a big problem for lots of people, I hope you'll subscribe and check out my other videos if your interested in this stuff, thanks!

[@johnkimball5872]

Buy a van or truck with camper

[@christieogdenadventures]

@@johnkimball5872 easier said than done. You need money to buy a vehicle and then more to insure and plate the vehicle. Fuel to run make it run

[@johnkimball5872]

@@christieogdenadventures true but you can allways panhandle for gas and extra money or work part time for cash. Gotta have a positive attitude or you wont have anything. My trucks broke down and I'm broke but you still gotta figure it out.

[@bethanyleonalemleykottonqu7570]

Those who on ssi is at this risk if prices and bills keep going up ssi recipients to going be force into homeless

[@Rachel-h3n]

For anyone struggle some quick ideas: Construction site offcuts, ask politely, you maybe able to get some free "tyvek"- ultralight hikers/campers use it because it's lightweight, very strong and is used in building for it's insulation and water resistant properties. It's a useful replacement for tarps, tent footprints etc. If you can, throw it in a washing machine with some tennis balls to reduce the noise, it is a bit crinkly. Removalist style "mattress protector" bag, the plastic is thick and useful for making gear with. Ask around for donations of ducttape. Many charities etc may give you first aid style emergency blankets, the foil like kind.... or you can wash salvaged chip packets (to remove the food scent so rodents and feral cats etc are not drawn to the food smells). Create an insulating mat with a cheap or salvaged camping foam sleep pad, next add the emergency blanket or chip packets ducttaped together, next add tyvek. Top with whatever sheet/ bedding you have. If possible add bug netting or make something out of close weave lacey curtains from a thrift store. For warmth, keep a tarp or tyvek etc low , for hotter weather, use it higher for shade and air flow. If your shelter is wet inside, it maybe due to condensation from sweat or the air you breath out. A beenie can help cover your eyes from lights, and is easy to lift up.

[@rubiconoutdoors3492]

Shower curtains from walmart are 1 dollar. Also, painters drop cloth plastic are large and cheap. And one roll of pallet wrap can build you a whole condo in the woods if your smart.

[@jarheadlabrador3190]

Im a Survivalist and an Outdoors Person and a Military Veteran. I encourage this young man to get some Military Grade Gear if he can. I can tell he is Homeless as he is doing odds and ends to make his money to purchase gear. He seems like a well educated and well manered young man. Bless him

[@ziggypop4768]

Yes I've had mummy bag stolen. Just the outside shell was all I had anyways. But it kept me dry few days of constant rain. Us army type. Gets condensation build up . Have to make sure you open let breath. Dries almost instant . Soon I got a sun break I dry it out and good 👍 matter of maybe an hour or so . I use some item of military . Not all but some. Ty g we can opener.. the p er 25 ? If u keep it on a chain concealed , I was told it's a felony. Ie the small can opener.

[@JourneyWithAustin]

What military grade gear do you suggest please. I'm homeless in Florida

[@dbpm876]

Just because its military doesn't mean it's good!

[@CanadianMapleleaf]

Thank you for you service and your good soul. We need to care for each other.

[@necromancer6405]

@@dbpm876 Military means made in excess.

[@medicalboneR]

20 yrs old and I’m about to be homeless today in a Las Vegas winter, thankful for all the info u gave in this video, Wish me luck everyone

[@garyhost1830]

Hope ya doing well bro. How is your situation now?

[@medicalboneR]

@@garyhost1830 my mindset has definitely improved I’m doing well, I’m just houseless HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS Regardless if I’m inside 4 walls, I’ve really realized that materialistic possessions don’t make me valuable. THE THINGS I SOW is what makes me valuable. I been planting seeds here and there and I’m just waiting for the sun to make ‘em grow :) BUT REGARDLESS THANK YOU FOR ASKING RANDOM KIND PERSON THE INTERNET. YOURE A BLESSING

[@garyhost1830]

@@medicalboneR great to hear your finding what important to you. Your a legend dude, keep pushing on

[@kickback14]

Are you still good? I need an update

[@dorawilliams4628]

I am glad I see this, because I might be homeless one day, u Never no.

[@JSUrbanAdventures]

I hope you never are

[@DeMiTriDreams]

@Robert Crawford III Wilson I'm packing up myself too.. luckily I have a car to stay in but I gotta figure out gas money so I don't freeze at night..good luck to both of us I guess.

[@teaddub]

I'm trying to ride my bike around to all 48 contiguous states. I got 1000 miles, had a heart attack. Then my bike got stolen. I'm rebuilding my kit. Now, though, I need an electric bike, solar panel and battery to get to the remaining 45 states.

[@wasubeef372]

@@teaddub Thats one long journey. Hope you make it!

[@polovt9511]

Thank you so much for this my sister who is a narcissist who keeps threatening me to kick me out because I don't have a job. And forcing me to learn how to drive but I wasn't ready and im 25 yrs old and im mentally disabled. But to her she thinks everyone learns the same.. (she's small minded) Been selling alot of my things but wasn't enough. So I am glad I found your video just to be prepared!

[@polovt9511]

Just a update she is kicking me out and I am glad I found your video to know how to survive on the streets. Thank you. 😊

[@WitchOnABroomstick]

@@polovt9511 how are you doing now?

[@oatjuice5921]

@@WitchOnABroomstick hes posting videos im pretty sure this is bs

[@AintSkeerdNWO]

I was homeless - first, I never camped out in the cities, cities are death (unless, you have to stay close to your crack supply; I'm not a crackhead). Next, I have self-pride: I made poor choices in staying in a relationship too long; that doesn't mean I have to be filthy. Soap is cheap! And you can get supplies and hygiene materials for free from homeless centers. Also, they come to the libraries everyday - stinks so bad and I would never bring a child there. You can't stand to stay there very long. If you can spend time taking up space on the computers, then you could at least look up self-composting toilets. I made one out of a repurposed bucket, and some pet litter. Didn't stink, deposited my poo in an appropriate receptacle. And, Take an f^cking bath!!! Gym memberships are cheap, and I had a beach pass - so I could be there during the day legally and take advantage of the utilities. Most homeless centers offer access to toilets and showers everyday. My clothes were clean, I never panhandled (I got a restaurant job very close to my campsite so I could eat for free at least once a day), and frankly, you wouldn't even know I was homeless. I had Mental Health challenges, and a little bit of a drinking problem (until I got into a homeless shelter for the winter. You can't consume substances in a homeless shelter). So, b.s. on all the bleeding hearts, " The government should do something". NO! People should be responsible for themselves. Welcome to my TED talk, and thank you for reading.

[@jamesolivito4374]

The hardest thing is worrying others will steal your stuff. I rember my mom telling me when she was a a child she was homeless for a while back in the 40's . Her mom had run off and her dad died in the coal mines . Her brother was taking care of her best he could but they lived in the woods . That had to be hard . People were different back then , it seems today there are a lot more people with bad intentions . I've been homeless a time or 2 , but its like its just waiting for me . I'm 58 now it will be tougher . The physical part is tough but I suffer from depression and the mental is just as hard . In the future I believe there will be more people homeless than with homes . It was like that in the past , maybe we have come full circle . Best wishes to you . Stay safe keep warm , and know you are not alone .

[@JSUrbanAdventures]

I had everything I owned of value stolen from me multiple times while homeless, it sucks, and if you are already struggling with depression it's even worse. It really teaches you not to value possessions though, which I think is good.

[@hzsiri9441]

I'm homeless in Turkey, it's really hard to get those stuff since it costs a lot of money. I am trying to collect money to buy those stuff though..

[@gustavo_fernandez227]

Buy solid fuel tablets for a fire , you can warm water with this. Stay away from people . And try to get a job.

[@y.p.4490]

Well your english is grate, so maybe you could pic up a couple tutoring jobs and if you have access to internet and a webcam you could tutor english speakers in Turkish. Best of luck😁

[@myazzizonfyr]

you don;t need money mate, you need someone to teach you a way of living that don't make you a slave to society and its slave wages for survival. i recommend using youtube too : 1)learn to build a small log cabin ( one only needs ten by ten building to live comfortable), a big one is too hard to heat and keep warm on winter nights! 2) learn how to make a stone fire place it will definitely keep you warm at night but make sure you have enough firewood. 3)learn how to plant a garden and forage food plus storage. head for the woods...i wouldn't recommend belgrad forest as you know its patrolled and too close to istanbul...! i recommend either Yenice forest or the dacta Bozburun peninsula . there you will have the freedom you require to build a dedicated home and secure it away from prying eyes who would use your isolation to make you a target. good luck mate and may your travels be safe and stimulating! from an equally homeless person in an equally hostile country

[@BitcoinNewsTodayLive]

@@gustavo_fernandez227 Why would assume he doesn't have a job?

[@discordgod9066]

@@y.p.4490 That's ignorant asf stop that. Don't give out ignorant advice.

[@ForsakenHannah]

I'm homeless living in Vancouver Canada, The City of lights as some say. this really helps me thank you god bless

[@JSUrbanAdventures]

Thanks for watching, I wish you well and hope you find a place asap. It gets pretty cold in canada doesn't it?

[@frankihatch]

Are u still homeless?

[@djzrobzombie2813]

Hey are you still homeless ? In Vancouver

[@jeanlacroix5347]

Really really thanks. May God bless you in all your needs. Amen

[@JSUrbanAdventures]

He already blessing me, and thank you for being so kind

[@jamazareaslife410]

I'm homeless rn and I'm so scared bc I have never had to sleep outside before😭😭😭

[@JSUrbanAdventures]

I wish you well, it's not so bad once you adapt, just stay positive and focus on the good in your life, even if it seems like there isnt any.

[@Cacodominus6969]

Hope you're doing okay 🙏🙏🙏

[@michael5366]

I'm homeless as well, your the only person who has equipment close to mine, silicon tarps are awesome, you can pack them wet and they won't mildew like tents. I'm 53, disabled out of work accident, been homeless 9 yrs.

[@carolynevans8826]

Thanks for tip Michael, I'm going look those tarps up as I'm wanting to get into tramping and I've been trying to work out what are best products as so many available - stay safe

[@leviholt205]

I’m 17 years of age and I love camping and things I think this is really great and this will help me with my camping skills and how to back my bag and I’m sure it will help others too, thank you bro keep travelling and I wish you all the best in life 💙

[@JSUrbanAdventures]

Thanks for watching, check out some of my newer videos I have alot more wilderness related camping videos with lots of tips

[@daltonparker7792]

I’m a homeless traveler, and currently I’m in Fort Worth Texas, but in about a week I will be in fort smith Arkansas working my way to Tennessee to see a friend!! And man I love illegal freedom!! Edit: for my pillow, I use an inflatable billow and a small fleece throw pillow as a cover and to make it softer

[@nonameno8065]

my sibling is homeless in a no-camping city, & going to drive 8hrs to go see her next week to give supplies & set her bus pass up. this video was useful for me, thank you

[@Kim_gs1206]

I'm a hiker and camper and all my gear is setup to do what you do, to make it as light and versatile as possible for me and the little doggy. You never know! Good luck and subscribed!

[@JSUrbanAdventures]

Thanks for the sub and support it really makes my day😲💪👌👍💙

[@scott9494]

I'm proud of you keep fighting...

[@nortfishlsweetnr6026]

I was homeless as a child and have never been able to take having a home for granted, rents in L.A. have more than doubled in the time we’ve live in our rent control apartment, if anything happened? so this is a regular thought exercise for me with the added complications that come with being female. I’m always thinking about what minimal gear and technology would best serve me or anyone else. I appreciate videos like this. I’ve also watched a lot of backpacking and van build videos.

[@jonahtwhale1779]

What are the complications of being female? Men are raped just as often as women, more men are murdered or assaulted than women. Men are 3xpected to defend themselves, whereas people come to women's defence.

[@fredflintstone6163]

As a survival instructor thirty years I have taught classes on shopping for gear in trash cans that can be used to make survival things trash bags cardboard plastic containers then tin cans wood any fabric old clothes wow the great resource 🤔🤣😆

[@fredflintstone6163]

A soda bottle filled with hot water will help keep sleeping bag warm

[@CanadianMapleleaf]

I guess it doesn't matter who you are male/female or where you live to have to live with those same thoughts. Governments have destroyed our world and we are going to have to scramble to stay alive....good luck to you in life, really hope you have faith.

[@rozakhan2811]

Mee too girl!!

[@steveshea6148]

A couple sheets of cardboard is an amazing sleeping pad in a crunch Great idea to have the pillow. Makes a huuuuge difference in sleep comfort.

[@JSUrbanAdventures]

Yes it really does, I loves mah pillow

[@dustycover3015]

What helped me was cardboard, folded sweater as a pillow and my backpack to cuddle with. I know it sounds cheesy cuddling my pack but it actually helped my back alot. I didn't wake up with back pain once I started doing that.

[@joannekeefe426]

If you knock the homeless you knock Jesus himself and the apostles as he was always running from soldier, modern day police, and relying on the kindness of others to put them up and traveling alot. So his descendants end up like him. GOD bless you and all the Homeless. I guess your home is in Heaven

[@pepsiholic]

hi i am homeless in San Diego, CA. have a positive outlook, and everything will work itself out.

[@nicktheavatar_]

I’m really considering this lifestyle by choice, so thanks for posting this! No one else is really out here posting this kind of content too

[@claytonclaymagic]

i been thinking about it also, its like nature is calling out to me, as if the same old city life is not for me, i just wanna know how to start and then work up the bravery to start a new journey

[@Tyradius]

Been wanting to pull a My Side of the Mountain since I was a kid and watched the movie. Now I'm getting ready for it finally myself. Good luck on your journey. 😊

[@scoon2117]

U guys still going through with it? Im about to up and leave everything and just explore, survive.

[@nicktheavatar_]

@@scoon2117 I went a different route and did WWOOFing instead! I’m staying on a farm and working on the land 20 hrs a week to stay here. They give you a little private spot to stay (glamping). Highly recommend to my nomad friends!

[@nicktheavatar_]

@@scoon2117 lmk how your journey goes 🙏🏻

[@manowar4046]

It would be cool if you made a video building a bushcraft shelter out in the woods.

[@JSUrbanAdventures]

I do have some(I'm not a great bushcrafter but I built some basic stuff), check out my let's go camping playlist

[@BicycleTouringExplorer]

I am Homeless Living in My Tent on my Touring Bicycle in California

[@JSUrbanAdventures]

Hell yea I subbed to your channel, I was just in cali, got a video coming out tomorrow about it

[@BicycleTouringExplorer]

@@JSUrbanAdventures cool

[@annacosta2939]

Those are the people who will survive when society collapses. I'll be screwed, wouldn't last a day on the streets. Cheers from L.A!!!

[@adamedwards2261]

Thank you bro. Keep up the great work. I just subbed and I’m about to join the same lifestyle by choice. Stay in touch. I’m still in Ohio but I plan on nomading around the country on foot.

[@JSUrbanAdventures]

Awesome man good luck lemme know how it goes!

[@dexterking7712]

OHIO GANG WOOP

[@noahbelfontaine8566]

Hows it going?

[@Danny-he4hi]

Great video! I just remembered about the microtowels - there are certain antiseptic solutions that you can use to soak the microtowel or a clean cloth into. After the cloth or microtowel dries off it retains the antiseptic qualities from the solution. So it can be used as a bandage, and even as a water filter if you need to filter water from a river to drink. But i recommend boiling the water instead haha Best of luck to you and on your travels! :)

[@RVingLiveTheDream]

Nice tent with a porch. We have been RVing for nine years and we love the freedom. Safe travels fellow namad :-) Lot of nice stuff in that pack. Its a good thing to keep reading a REAL book. keep your mind activ., I agree the internet is a brain killer.

[@JSUrbanAdventures]

I can't wait to get a van and start traveling around, and I've been reading game of thrones lately since I'm way behind on that series.

[@jonog5632]

Well sir I've never read a book an I can do alot of things alot of book readers can't .so internet hasn't killed my brain. U sound like my mum bro.... Remember everything is mind control even Ur books..... Personally I'd say books make you nuts as you have to imagine what they are talking about to much imagining things eventually might make it easyer to become delusional .

[@JSUrbanAdventures]

@@jonog5632 I guess Brian Regan was wrong when he said you never hear anyone arguing against books...(he quickly imitated what that person would sound like AND YOU FIT THE BILL PERFECTLY🤣🤣🤣).

[@JSUrbanAdventures]

Satan is mind control, I dont follow my mind i follow my spirit.

[@tobyrugar2188]

You forgot to add, and your ass moving

[@hugmonger]

So I plan on going and adventuring the US for a while and this is exactly the sort of thing I needed to find.

[@JSUrbanAdventures]

I'm glad you found it, I'm stationary for now working full time but once I have a lil cash saved up I'll be traveling also.

[@cenaculum1]

This young man is in survival mode all the time... the way he continually scans the area... impressive. Thanks!

[@JSUrbanAdventures]

Have to stay vigilant

[@childbanks3665]

I'm the same way and I'm homeless

[@techc760]

Your video was very helpful to me.

[@vannafraim9738]

Soooo I’m deeply considering this lifestyle. By choice. Do others do that? I just want to be connected to the earth. Outdoors at all times..

[@efezian]

Same here. Yes others do it. I’m going to invested in this lifestyle probably next year. I’ve got great ideas 💡

[@Rachel-h3n]

Homelessness by choice is very, very different to homeless not by choice. Full time van life or car camping is more secure and practical. Also look into "thru hiking" for the experience.

[@melissamurdoc33]

Cool video and your a amazing artist hang in there always stay positive man 😀 and to the rude commenters on this page don’t judge unless u urself have lived outside not cool

[@JSUrbanAdventures]

Thanks for having my back, and thank you for being so kind! Your awesome

[@wilma311]

Yes no one immune to being homeless.doesnt have be drug issue can be loss of job or houseburn out.or high rents due to rich developers n not enough low income houses .or landlord sells house.my case.n rooms too expensive.no one should judge.we are not evil nor all steal.always be humble.

[@jamesrashbrook9485]

I'm ex military and lived not on streets but in the woods for couple of years and I found its not the gear you carry but the knowledge,you can go into Poundland buy a few cheap tools and manufacture a lot of items out of tin cans plastic bottles etc,it ain't going to be as good as a trangia but a coke can stove will do the job and a plastic bottles are plentiful for other things...it's about having the knowledge and creativity to repurpose everyday items people throw away,bay spice time are excellent and water resistant if you wanted to make sealable oil lamp for example,use others trash to your advantage

[@karenallen1730]

Where does a homeless person have his/her Amazon orders shipped to?

[@JSUrbanAdventures]

Either a friend or family members house, or an Amazon dropbox, I can find them at some 7/11s and other places in urban locales nationwide

[@TheQueendom-Au]

Anywhere now.

[@lucariololol]

if you can afford it safe deposit box

[@jimio8712]

Stay strong brother! I've been there and loved the freedom! Peace

[@JSUrbanAdventures]

Thanks bro

[@armorvestrus6882]

I gave you a like. The knife when used with a baton will make you some great firewood. You do need a much better fire steel that could save your life in a cold spell. Tents keep bugs and critters away but they will leak water on you. Tip, a common poly-tarp will serve you well. Bod bless you and stay safe out there.

[@Kinghassz]

Armor Vestrus whats a fire steel?

[@armorvestrus6882]

@@Kinghassz You can get it at Walmart in the camping department. It is a striking rod about two inches long they come in a orange plastic case. They work even when wet. You just need a good bundle of very fine material to strike the fire steel into. Don't push forward on it draw the rod backward it works better. I use dryer lent as a tinder in the middle of other things. Cheers.

[@Kinghassz]

Armor Vestrus thanks for your answer

[@JSUrbanAdventures]

Ferrocium rod, flint and steel are a little different.

[@TheArgos12]

I don't get laid either and I'm married. The struggle is real.

[@JSUrbanAdventures]

🤣🤣🤣

[@sirzonsz5022]

Courage & innovative .. stick it out & you can make it...

[@7even871]

I use EDCI to keep rust off my blades. Works well. They have an option to buy a small 1oz bottle that will last forever. Just run a lot steel wool on the edge to clean the rust off and apply the EDCI

[@samanthacunningham6313]

Oooh! It might work but then again i dont really know for sure; what if you get one of those special bikes where it has a basket on the front and two wheels by the horizontal towards the back and hook a harness to the back if it. Then get some sort of small-ish shed and attach lockable wheels to the bottom and attach another harness to the front of that and connect it. There u can always move and still have a safe place to be at💓💓not sure how well that would work though

[@JSUrbanAdventures]

Sorry I'm replying so late this comment slipped by me and it's one of my favorites! That's a really cool idea, im glad this video got u thinking of ways to make this lifestyle more comfortable, and I'm also glad you shared your thoughts with this community. I hope you keep watching and commenting🤗🤩😢🤯🤯🤯🤪👨‍💻🛌🛀🤳💪👌👍👍

[@samanthacunningham6313]

@@JSUrbanAdventures absolutely!! Ive always wanted to make a village of some sort for people that have no home or straight homless. It breaks my heart that the government wont even help out like they say they will though. But when i make it out of basic training and serve my terms ill take the money i made and save up and proceed with twhat i wanted to to do for a long while. 💗💓💗💓🤝

[@j12barron]

Samantha Cunningham ive has the same dream of establishing a village where people can call home and we can all work together as a functional community.

[@seamus-xi7hz]

@@j12barron I believe that they used to be called " communes " not a new idea, but socially functional ... Cheers.

[@appalachianunderground8474]

Your smile and pleasant personality are awesome.... you have so much good ahead of you. God Bless You buddy

[@JSUrbanAdventures]

Thank you very much, the positivity keeps me motivated and inspired!

[@benaubid2254]

Keep up your positive attitude and stay safe out there young man. You have a nice setup and your video is great

[@elaine8013]

Get out of the cities. Things are about to get real bad in the cities. Keep all metal items as dry as possible by wrapping them inside plastic shopping bags. I spent 2 years living out of my backpack. I really miss the freedom.

[@romeysiamese6662]

May God bless and keep you always ❤

[@sedateme4347]

Helpful video, I'm always nervous someday I'll end up on the street so I like to stay prepared, glad to see your in a better situation now

[@shaneintegra]

you got an extremely awesome setup! wish the best of luck to you bud

[@chrism9018]

just turned 18 and about to be homeless again in NY this video helped a lot thanks man 🤙

[@JSUrbanAdventures]

Sorry to hear that bro I hope you get through it quick, keep your head up and thanks for watching!

[@mamagoth4575]

What part of NY?

[@recspectra]

I repacked my bag thanks to this video. I’m also homeless in NY and this helped a lot. I feel less afraid (but still afraid)

[@mamagoth4575]

@@recspectra I'm in upstate NY. :)

[@recspectra]

Mama Goth I’m in Westchester. If I wasn’t waiting for a job training program, I would go right back upstate.

[@internallyblind9624]

hey bro.... becoming homeless in less than 12 hours so ig thanks for the advice on what i should get

[@JSUrbanAdventures]

I wish you well homie. Keep your head up you'll be alright.

[@Rachel-h3n]

Cooking oil (fast food stores may have salvageable free options) or wd40 (construction sites may have almost empty discards) for knives etc maybe helpful.

[@313collector]

Hey Broham I pray the Lord Protects you in your life Journey God Bless You

[@adrianparis5236]

Take care of yourself and your stuff!

[@JSUrbanAdventures]

Always! Thanks.

[@jojo2770]

One thing is for weed and one looks like a gun cover😂

[@JSUrbanAdventures]

That's how I roll lol (well minus the bubbler because i broke it)

[@TonyPlease]

Hit a coffee cup and made your knife rusty ? Lmao 🤣 spunnn

[@JSUrbanAdventures]

Theres more to that story that I wasnt gonna say on KZbin. I was swinging it at a whacked out crackhead at the church that hands out free coffee and hot chocolate. I wasnt in the mood to fight so I pulled it out and started swinging it to scare him away, and I hit a hot chocolate cup on a ledge. Not "spun"... you should try not to ASSume so much.

[@TonyPlease]

@@JSUrbanAdventures what do you expect the story sounded spun af lmao knife cut some coffee got rusted. Like what 🤣

[@overclucker]

It cracked me up seeing you running over to the tree with a big knife. Careful with that thing, haha.

[@JSUrbanAdventures]

I chopped that limb till it was barely hanging on then I was thinkin' "crap the library might not like me trimming their trees" so I stopped lol

[@overclucker]

@@JSUrbanAdventures Must be a good chopper. That knife is probably high carbon steel, a light coating of cooking oil will help control rust.

[@DearestDruid]

As an 18 year old who is about to become homeless in the middle of new england winter this video is so helpful. I'm so afraid of what's going to happen to me bc I know I'm a somewhat naive person and I've been trying so hard to keep my job but I'm mentally disabled. I just want to say thank you bc this makes me feel a bit calmer and more prepared for when I do become homeless.

[@JSUrbanAdventures]

I'm sorry to hear that...it sucks, lots of people becoming homeless these days. I wish you well though. Keep me updated.

[@kitty9392]

Hope things got better for you

[@dustycover3015]

Stay away from the bad crowd, drugs and alcohol and you should be okay. Ways to avoid depression is staying clean, reading, weight lifting at a recreation center or YMCA. You can shower there too. If you have income coming in and a good data plan you can get a Netflix, Hulu, Amazon videos subscription to watch movies before bed. You can use gift cards if you don't have a bank account. You can use peacock or Tubi if you don't want to spend money. Invest in a power bank to keep your phone going. If you have a safe place to set up a tent, make sure you put a tarp over it. Low end tents are water resistant not water proof. For winter a one man tent will be a bit warmer. You'll need a yoga mat or sleeping pad under you to keep you warm. If you don't use one the ground will suck up your body heat, you'll have a hard time staying warm. Don't leave anything valuable, essentials or documents at your camp even if it's a safe place. Eventually (and it will happen) someone will find your camp and will take all your stuff. Use sandals if your using a public shower, there's all kinds of fungus on the floor that will mess up your feet. If the place has lockers, get yourself a small lock and lock it up. You don't want your stuff getting stolen while showering. Get yourself some cord or shoe lace and make a necklace with your key on it. You can wear it on your neck while showering. You can also wear briefs while showering and put the key in the front pocket thingy. You can also tuck your soap and sponge in your briefs while showering so you can keep it off the ground. Avoid confrontations, be respectful towards other homeless people. You won't be able to sleep well if you have beef with someone and you don't know if they will come looking for you in the middle of the night while your sleeping. Having problems with another homeless person is a fast way of getting all your stuff stolen as well. Carry a trash bag in your backpack, it will come in handy when it rains. You can put your backpack in it so it doesn't get wet.

[@juliorobinson5386]

You’ll get through it it’s 9 months later hopefully you’re not still but it gets easier when you have nobody some of us just have unfortunately luck and it’s how we get through it together the first times the hardest I’m on my 6 time in 6 years since 2016 it never gets better the feeling of it but you wipe those tears away you look up and say you can do it don’t look back and tell those who may look down on you I’m better in your head, hopes that’s obvious but I’m struggling now and felt you needed some uplifting advice. I’m 23 about to turn 24 in February but we’re all going to get through this.

[@palacemaster6685]

i hope you're doing better now man

[@dustycover3015]

A bike and panniers is a excellent way to increase your carrying capacity. For Max capacity a bike trailer and panniers is awesome. Sanding paper is a good way to remove rust from a knife.

[@JSUrbanAdventures]

Awesome tips, I wish I had a bike and trailer back then, would've made things waaay easier

[@dustycover3015]

@@JSUrbanAdventures it definitely made life way easier for me when I was homeless especially when I was hauling water back to camp.

[@guy9146]

7:32 that’s what she said... I’ll see myself out.

[@sarahpride5556]

Hey! I have learned so much from homeless/wanderers regarding packing the essentials for urban survival. The absolute best are the rail-riders/“kids”...a rough-tough adventurous life...they pack right and tight. Thank-you for sharing!

[@juliorobinson5386]

This comment was very informative but with a dirty mind I turned right and tight seeing a womens name made it too funny

[@FlaccoroundNdfindout]

Other than being close to a place of employment I don't get the choice for urban homelessness... What else exactly are you doing over the course of a day that you need to wander around the city??? I just make the trip for appointments or otherwise when I need to... But of course that's just me... I'm genuinely curious...

[@JSUrbanAdventures]

Most of my days were spent working or sitting at the library trying to figure out how to not be homeless lol

[@sunowl5301]

This just came up in my recommended again after all this time and I see you’ve got 27K views!!!! Well done! That’s awesome 💕🙏🏼 I hope you’re still well and I wish you much success ✌🏼

[@JSUrbanAdventures]

When was the first time?

[@sunowl5301]

JS Urban Adventures I don’t remember exactly but it feels like a long time. I would say at least a year ago? I think you only had a handful of subscribers too and now you’re over a thousand!! Glad to see your channel and following growing, well done!

[@tylerwhitney3443]

I've lived the last 8 years primarily without money, but I've always been housed. I'm fact I had it pretty plush, even when I was sleeping year round in a tree house in Portland.. because it was attached to a wholesome community house! I'm transitioninv to living more fully out of a pack, though I will eventually be in a intentional community in India called Sadhana Forest. But in the meantime, a bit of meandering, exploring, couch surfing, stealthing etc. I'd really love to live like this more overseas in Europe

[@quippits3201]

I used to be homeless, and this guy is way more prepared than me or any other homeless person I ever met. A real urban survivalist. Props.

[@thesanfranciscoseahorse473]

You should consider lightweight hammocks. Especially if you do woods camping sometimes, they don't take up much space, the basic models start around $20-$30, and they'll get you off the ground in the forest.

[@jonlouis2582]

For some reason I love bag videos. I've had stuff stolen when I was sleeping too, that really sucks. That knife looks pretty sweet, I'm going to check that out. I hope SLC is still treating you well, Happy trails.

[@JSUrbanAdventures]

Thanks for watching bud, I do alot of cool homeless/survival stuff on my channel you should check some of the other ones out! Happy travels!

[@noah.derayy]

I think you became homeless, because of good karma most people would think I’m crazy for saying this But i think you got to learn and explore a lot about yourself and the world Also don’t ever stop loving yourself less because your homeless your worth just as much as anyone else Trust in love ❤

[@trevorscarnival3997]

Appreciated your Video Man, out here in constantly damp UK , my country seems to be losing functional democracy and Yr Man Trump I know used his considerable influence of the almighty dollar to manipulate our voters to support leaving the commen market. - every day there is a new news story of the disasters to come - so I expect a lot of people are going to find themselves in nead of street skills.

[@JSUrbanAdventures]

Trump is my man, I'm not sure of what your refencing but I'm sorry if he negatively affected your country. you should look into brexxit and work on individual responsibility but I know it will be hard in a very democratic hierarchical country. Mob rule is not the way for government or individuals to succeed we need to focus on self.

[@JSUrbanAdventures]

Theres no such thing as a functional democracy brother...

[@quijybojanklebits8750]

@@JSUrbanAdventures I subbed, good shit bro

[@ryans756]

@@JSUrbanAdventures Good luck to you. Would be cool to have a smoke with you. But I have to ask: You like Trump? How? Why? How can you like that evil bastard?

[@JSUrbanAdventures]

@@ryans756 how can anyone NOT love Trump is my question. The American Dream personified. Haters gone hate and ainters gone aint🤣

[@larisamadolimov9130]

You look like a very nice young man! Wish you the best💝 God bless

[@JSUrbanAdventures]

Thank you

[@jad3ygacha784]

@@JSUrbanAdventures e45

[@xjeepmanx]

Living free...just subbed

[@JSUrbanAdventures]

Thank you bud sorry it took me so long to say, but welcome to tha channel lol

[@JESUS14EVER-h4g]

Dude you're freaking cool bro! Seriously, your vid was so down to Earth with lots of practical useable ideas for real homeless street folk like myself. And talented job with your vid making skills.

[@juliorobinson5386]

I’m here to support you man I’m homeless again just trying to survive

[@VanishingNomad]

Rust on the blade: Coat it with a little cooking oil before you put it away.

[@dannynye1731]

A good multitool or scout knife is better. He has serviceable gear if he takes care of it and doesn’t abuse it. I’m not a survivalist but I am an Eagle Scout. I keep my gear handy just in case.

[@dbatstl]

Thanks for making this video bro. Great setup you have there.

[@JSUrbanAdventures]

If by setup u mean my sleep system, than Yea, it gets the job done, and your welcome, I'll continue bringing u more content like this, and thx for the comment bro

[@rubiconoutdoors3492]

This might be a stupid question, but if you are homeless, where do you get your amazon stuff shipped to ?

[@JSUrbanAdventures]

Some shelters will let you get packages, also amazon lockers are usually at gas stations, but I got mine delivered to a woman's house who I did yard work for.

[@dlfrestoration]

Hey i subed to you i hope you get you 1000 subs soon

[@uncatila]

I just rediscovered the gatewood cape. it's just 10oz. doubles as a poncho and a tent

[@JSUrbanAdventures]

I'll have to check that out, there is a mental health place here in slc that gives out these giant trench coats that turn into sleeping bags, their pretty cool but it's like if u wear one, people automatically KNOW your homeless and probably mentally unstable lol

[@uncatila]

@@JSUrbanAdventures Yea it's a stigma. I lost my house and lived on my boat for a while. now if I don't get another home loan and live as a usery slave all the other usery slaves resent me sleeping in my van.

[@johnberry1107]

That's houseless not homeless. Stay safe

[@VulcanData84]

Where and/or How do you edit the videos?

[@JSUrbanAdventures]

Everywhere, kinemaster app on galaxy s9+

[@carlavv5302]

Hehehehe I was thinking the same thing

[@howardferguson1281]

He's homeless but he shops on Amazon that's a neat trick.

[@JSUrbanAdventures]

It's better than walking 3 miles jus to get kicked out of Walmart because my backpack doesn't fit in a locker. Also amazon is where you find the cheapest deals on new gear. It's funny that people think a homeless person cant have a job (70% of homeless men are employed), a cell phone (the same one I make these videos with), a bank account, and an adress of a friend to send mail to...a neater trick is hiding your backpack somewhere it wont be found while you shop in a store somewhere.

[@JSUrbanAdventures]

Actually u dont need an adress, 711 has amazon lockers lol

[@jarheadlabrador3190]

@@JSUrbanAdventures . i appreciate you man. Your a good guy dude. Dont give up. Keep working and surviving man. You are a blessed man. Greater things will come your way. Hang on you will have your own place one day and more.

[@JSUrbanAdventures]

@@jarheadlabrador3190 since this video was made I've found a room to rent and got off methadone, so life is amazing. Thanks for your support tho friend, I'm glad you liked the video.

[@illbusss]

That's great man. Keep on keepin on :)

[@TheQueendom-Au]

If you plan on living much longer, you need to be a lot cleaner. Also, having all that stuff is worthless if you dont take care of it. Your most essential items have rust and mold on them. That says alot about you.

[@JSUrbanAdventures]

Lol how is my knife my most essential item a knife that I NEVER USE and dont even carry?

[@JSUrbanAdventures]

I live on the street a knife is only essential for self defense and honestly I've never had to STAB anyone so my knives see little to no use...PS THE RUST CAME OFF IN LIKE 2 SECONDS AND IVE REVIEWED THE KNIFE SINCE WITH, GUESS WHAT? NO RUST! God some of these comments are so ridiculous

[@gazzcw1]

So what about the cooking kit ? He has a point , you should be keeping your stuff in pristine condition so that it lasts and you dont have keep wasting money by replacing them regularly. No need to get defensive, just take some advice and look after your gear.

[@jorgedmartinezmayol954]

You should buy a small bottle of CLP. It's used as a lubercant for guns but you can apply a light amount on your knife to keep from rusting. Dont use on things you plan to use for food prep.

[@JSUrbanAdventures]

Thanks for the advice!

[@stevewhoknowswhomisreallyw4282]

That non-stick spray for frying pans works wonders and it's made for cooking hence safe for food.

[@pleasedontfollowmegoaway2239]

Keep the good fight hopefully you won’t be homeless any more .

[@johncook1885]

Why be homeless just go to the nearest officer show him all your drugs and I'm sure he'll find a place may just for you, They'll even give you a haircut for free.🤔

[@JSUrbanAdventures]

For a misdemeanor worth of pot and paraphernalia?🤔 what country do you live in lol. Cops searched me and broke my peice and probably pocketed the bud like 3 times lol. Nobody is going to prison for that (county jails don't force you to cut your hair). Clever comment though👍 thanks bud!

[@shereehanley2980]

God tells us not to turn a blind eye to the homeless

[@tsampadi]

You need some chandrika ayurvedic soap good for body wsh and for clothes wash ! Natural ingredients and small size,an old hippy thing but useful! loved the vid thanks for share nice one

[@JSUrbanAdventures]

I use dr.bronners hemp soap now its natural and safe for dreads.

[@Interjrux]

im homeless and I hatE BEING homeless , but I LIVE IN My sleeping bag, shower at the spa, and have a job and its actually not too bad ,, i would probaly even life like this if i had $100,000 dollars even lol because I enjoy living for free

[@STScott-qo4pw]

non-stick cooking - folding handle frypan with a top that doubled as a plate/bowl. non-stick pot. stainless steel "sierra cup" for drinking, broth, w/e. fork and spoon from goodwill. had a mora companion knife. worked great for better part of three years in the back of my pickup. went to walmart - 2 to 2.50 for one of the small silicon spatulas with a bit of a spoon shape. never scratched anything, didn't melt. i was lucky - able afford and keep a small two burner propane stove. so long as your health holds and you can survive the heat and the cold you'll be okay. god bless you, be safe.

[@troygarza5720]

I to am going to get a Amazon backpack set up when i become homeless.

[@JSUrbanAdventures]

Too* lol. The goal is not to become homeless lol, but if you do, you can get the best deal on amazon.

[@JSUrbanAdventures]

Use my affiliate code in the description plz! And thx.

[@troygarza5720]

@@JSUrbanAdventures I spent my teenage years in prison from 14 to 20 and in the last 11 years have never made enough to live on my own. And I don't want to live with People I know my whole life. Besides let's be honest for the majority of human history living in a tent was the norm. I'm not trying to say it's going to be easy. I know it's not. And yeah I noticed you can get a great set up on Amazon for cheap and am probably going to use my last little check from McDonald's to do that. Fishing line and such so I can set fish traps im going to try and go full nomad. And do odd jobs so I can afford things like instant potatoes and such stuff that's light weight and easy to store might do a river camp kinda thing. I'm lucky I live in Texas and lost of places to do that with mild weather. Thinking long term might make my way to Florida. Be a wild Florida man. I also grew up really poor and at times my family lived in tents so i know how it is. I'm mentally not made for the society we have built/engineered and I'm okay with this and I love life to much to delete myself. One thing i learned in prison is that like a caveman I really thrive in survival situations. I feel more accomplished when I do something. If it's not life and death then I get lazy and complacent like a primal human would in times of abundance. Have read studies that say that's a genetic throw back and based on my life experiences I would say I fall in to that category. Again I'm not mad and i don't blame society. I really think for me it will be better mentally sounds crazy I know but hey I'm a little crazy. And I won't and don't view myself as homeless. I view myself as a nomad/native. Meaning I'm choosing a primal existence of finding food and shelter. As I can't make it in this rat race of modern society and i have skills from welding to masonry really anything to do with construction I can do including percision machining. Have literally helped make parts on the ISS when at a machine shop I worked at once. I'm not dumb I'm just not made for the society we have. So I'm going to slip threw the cracks and hopefully find a better way. I know to most is the opposite they love the easier life of modern society and the lack of the edge of chaos but I have learned for me you take away that edge of chaos and I'm lost. I find no purpose in life other than survival and for me that's a simple food and shelter equation that society in its modern state has an inflated view of what that is in my opinion. Again not everyone is like me and I get that but for me I think I'm making the right choice.

[@biffbuffington4393]

We really need to do something about the drug problem in America. It's just sad. Drugs are not cool. Drugs suck.

[@JSUrbanAdventures]

Well, when fentanyl is being openly transported across the border, and big pharma is getting everyone hooked on something as early as possible, the only way it will get better is by people returning to God🤷‍♂️

[@peterbehringer63]

Rooting for your success as a KZbinr...your practical urban living field tips could be useful for a new post-apocalyptic adventure saga i am involved as scriptwriter...

[@JSUrbanAdventures]

Nice! Your story may not be all that fictional soon lol

[@peterbehringer63]

@@JSUrbanAdventures Yeah, I know!...I hope that world is still around, and with a platform like Netflix or their competition available to purchase an entire season of episodes. It's (hopefully) to be shot location in Venezuela, where i am currently scouting for pilot episode locations with local producers...the story focuses on the main protagonist, a young professional career city woman who bugs out of the ruined capital city, 7-8months after the SHTF event,, on her epic journey to a rural sanctuary, with many perils to face.

[@J-S2014]

Buy a stainless knife it will save you lots of cleaning and worried unless you want high carbon for flint and churt rocks nice setup

[@JSUrbanAdventures]

A stainless steel knife would be smart, but I also just need to take better care of my things, I was stupid for not cleaning it. Thank you for the comment and I hope u come back to watch more videos!

[@Hollylivengood]

Also, rust can't rust. So if you leave the rust on the knife, and get some oil of any kind, not a lot, and rub it down so it mixes with the rust, and mash it all over. Then stick it in the fire on both sides. The oil will poof but not a lot, it's ok. But it tempers the steel and it won't rust for a good few months until you do it again. Learned it from an old dude.

[@anthonyeugene4258]

Stainless is a lot harder to sharpen.

[@sidryan2817]

God bless. Hope to see more vlogs. Take care and be safe ✌️

[@mentholmoose6705]

The guy saying homeless but has a delivery address for Amazon Hmm....

[@JSUrbanAdventures]

Have you ever heard of an Amazon locker?

[@efezian]

I like your video bro. I was homeless I know how hard it can be. I truly believe the more you invest in your gear and maintaining them and efficiently packing it and making it accessible the better you will be mentally and spiritually because being homeless is close to hopeless but if you can figure your way around it you can master living off the grid rent free and no bills. I truly hope you consider working full time and urban camping like you have learned. That’s what I’ll be doing in about a year bro. Much peace and blessings to you.

[@JSUrbanAdventures]

Thank you

[@jlanderson21257]

What kind of homeless person is he? NOTHING like the ones I talk to. Where does Amazon "deliver" these things to him? Does he have an address? Most homeless I know don't even have ID so they can't get an address. Why are his nails clean? This is bogus.

[@JSUrbanAdventures]

You must not know many homeless people. You realize there are services for homeless people to get free IDs, and free phones? You realize public libraries have internet access? You realize there are things called Amazon lockers at gas stations? You realize it's very easy to get a prepaid debit card? Do you realize that 70% of homeless men are employed? Homeless doesn't mean stupid. And my nails are clean because I washed my hands and took showers(shelters, YMCA's, and planet fitness for 10$ a month all have showers). Theres a reason I'm not homeless anymore, not all homeless people are hopeless and mentally ill and its insulting to them that you think that. I know homeless people who make 100$ a day panhandling, you dont think they know how to recieve packages? Dont ASSume, it makes you look ignorant.

[@jlanderson21257]

@@JSUrbanAdventures I know quite a few homeless. And it is harder to get an ID than you think. At least in our city, only the shelters will give set you up with a post box in order to get an ID, and NONE of the homeless I work with and help on a volunteer basis will go back to a shelter.

[@frankwoods135]

Dam this guy has some good gear even for anyone's standards well done. Theres definitely some cheaper options for all of this but it's quality so you know it'll last

[@JSUrbanAdventures]

It was all like 1 Wendy's paycheck lol I didn't want to be in the shelter to avoid drugs, but I had nowhere else to go so invested in gear lol

[@alayna.gallardo]

Dude, I’m only 8:17 in and your personality and realness is so enjoyable 😁. Thanks for being you and sharing. I hope this content will help me. Okay, back to watching 🤓. Hope you are taking care

[@alflurin]

Two years ago, I got drug induced hepatitis (prescribed drug) and I've since lost my job, girlfriend, car and now, I'm about to lose my house. I'm considering traveling homeless. I always wanted to travel but didn't got the time and often didn't have the money. It is something worthy of considering. Going back to my parents at 40 or starting a new path? Thanks for your upload and godspeed!

[@JSUrbanAdventures]

Thanks for your comment and all your honesty, I wish you luck, being homeless is hard and has lots if ups and downs, I'd trade it for a wife and child in a second, but since I'm alone I might as well be free and make memories and do things that make me happy like travel and camp etc.i hope if you choosE to take this path it goes amazing for you!

[@alflurin]

@@JSUrbanAdventures Thanks! Take care of yourself.