BRUTAL ATTACK BY DEER FLIES! | Dispersed Camping in a Bug Infested Forest

[@l.b.3148]

If I was around bugs that bad I would lose my mind

[@TinyCabinLife]

I almost did

[@ReRe-wd5sz]

I’ve been swarmed by biting black flies in the Michigan UP several times over the years, to the point I cried...It made me crazy. No fun! We learned that our best bet was to play and explore outside when there was a good stiff breeze coming off Lake Superior. If it was a quiet day or the breeze was coming from the forest it was a no go. I ran into a convenience store trying to get away from the flies one day and the owner passed out fly Swatters to everyone...LOL

[@TinyCabinLife]

Breeze does wonders!

[@pks815]

I must say I like your winter videos better than the summer ones lol no bugs!

[@janebute2541]

Those bugs give me anxiety 😢

[@TinyCabinLife]

Lol I’m kind of looking forward to some fall and winter adventures

[@mariettabillings9806]

One thing for sure, your going to need a long shower after that trip🛀 bug, sweat and tears lol. The water looked refreshing. Ellie enjoyed it🐕 Beautiful scenery but to many bugs for me. Stay safe, say hello to Rylie and Olivia!❤ Happy trails 🤗🏕💕

[@Masterchief68]

😂😂😂

[@TinyCabinLife]

Oh I certainly did!!

[@Getyupngo2]

Love your positive outlook on life and your obvious appreciation for Gods country❣️Thank you for sharing 🥰Gods blessing upon you n your sweet family

[@TinyCabinLife]

Thanks so much for the kind words! God has definitely blessed us and we’re glad to point back to Him

[@rosecoloredglasses3053]

You'll never learn hahaha you always have me on the edge of my seat. Thinking what is he going to do next what is he going to do next.😮😲🙏☕🤔hmmm.... There's always another what to do next.

[@TinyCabinLife]

Haha this one was rough!

[@Johnniebhoy83]

Watching that bike scene I am getting crazy itchy & uncomfy watching those bugs attacking you! 😆🤞

[@TinyCabinLife]

They were sooo bad

[@karenanderson6495]

Sweet Ellie is such a good sport and a great companion! Those bugs were horrific and made me feel itchy just watching! Another great video with beautiful photography!

[@TinyCabinLife]

Thank you so much!

[@martna1]

Those flies looked brutal!

[@ForKnFifties]

Poor dear and deer 😿

[@TinyCabinLife]

😅👍🏽

[@TinyCabinLife]

They were horrific!

[@kaykeelor795]

Just so beautiful! Thanks for taking us with you & Ellie. 😊

[@TinyCabinLife]

Our pleasure!

[@JEM-c8i]

I love your little trailer home! Very cool! Love your video adventures too! Keep up the good work! Cheers!

[@TinyCabinLife]

Thanks so much!

[@ReneVandyk]

Hi Jack I love the 🔥 tower what an incredible Awesome Beautiful Scenery 😊

[@georgeoosterhous414]

The summer bugs make the Minnesota winters look better and better! 😀

[@TinyCabinLife]

Seriously!

[@Masterchief68]

Ellie seems to be really happy and enjoying her run in the woods and swim in the river! I really hate those biting flies!

[@TinyCabinLife]

Ellie loves it out there so much. She’s the best adventure buddy

[@johnlafleur9251]

Another wonderful video, as always! Thank you, Jack! Those flies looked horrendous! FYI, fried rice should always be made with day old, chilled rice or else it will be soggy. Blessings to you, Riley, Olivia and Ellie.

[@TinyCabinLife]

Thanks for the rice tip!

[@vickiebunting-allen1680]

Another great video. You visit some beautiful places. Thank you for taking us along.

[@TinyCabinLife]

Absolutely! Thank you so much for coming along!

[@SusanneMilewski-b3q]

The extremes in seasons are striking. I think I prefer the winter! Your sense for adventure is fearless. It makes for excellent videos.

[@TinyCabinLife]

Totally agree!

[@fattoriagraziani]

Dear Jack, me, my wife and our 2 daughters from Italy always like your videos so that we would like to come to Minnesota and see all those beautiful places in the future! In your next travels we recommend you another fast good recip, suitable for van life! Try a FRITTATA DI PASTA😋😋(Omelette with pasta-left-from-lunch) We can send you full recipe!! Bye!!

[@TinyCabinLife]

Hi! I love that! Sounds amazing and the perfect meal for me out there! Thank you all so much for watching 😊

[@gerrierichardson7127]

Hello!" Taking us on your adventure was just beautiful. IM so sorry the bugs were so bad. Though you were a sport. Traveling. Thanks for sharing everything. I loved it. Until your next video.😊

[@TinyCabinLife]

Absolutely! Thanks for coming along!!

[@judithsmith1528]

I love how you still managed to laugh and enjoy yourself even with all the bugs!

[@TinyCabinLife]

Haha gotta try to!

[@richroj]

that was great Jack, sorry about the flies but I like that meal you cooked and the river swim looked refreshing. see you on the next one 👍

[@TinyCabinLife]

Thanks for watching as always!!

[@lynnemac1402]

Such a pretty area and at the top of that tower you could see for miles and it was all trees, wow. Those flies were horrendous, even worse than the last area. Loved watching Ellie swimming she just loves coming along with you. So pleased you made it with the car and bike. xx

[@TinyCabinLife]

Thanks for watching! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!!

[@marlaf1545]

That was a beautiful bridge and I loved seeing Ellie just going for it. She was going for her a cool swim. I really don't know how you do it with all of the Flys or bugs what ever they were , they were all over you. I'm glad yall had a great time.

[@TinyCabinLife]

Thanks so much! They were exceptional awful this trip!

[@magnoliabrownwilson917]

Thanks

[@soniabennett1674]

I just love your cabin. It is so comforting, home sweet home. That is all you need. I would love to have this little home I could call, my own. 😊

[@TinyCabinLife]

Thank you so much!

[@litaheffley6990]

Hahaha hahaha 😆 spooky 👻 hahaha great 👍 video thanks

[@TinyCabinLife]

Glad you enjoyed it 😅

[@soniabennett1674]

Omg, thank goodness, home sweet home.😊

[@tammycruz8189]

The bugs are so extreme last year but they're not going to keep me from going outside i have my bug repellent I'm ready to go. Thank you for sharing this journey with me. Mucho Love From Your Friend In Michigan Tam 💜💜💜

[@TinyCabinLife]

Thanks so much for coming along again!

[@jljohnson9438]

The fire tower brought back memories of climbing the fire tower in Itasca State Park near Park Rapids, MN. That park is also the headwaters of the Mississippi River where you can walk across the Mississippi River and not get your knees wet. I know you have a cabin in the North Woods somewhere. If you're ever close to Itasca it is worth the trip there to see the headwaters, the firetower, the 1930's lodge also built by the CCC. One of my favorite places in MN. You discovered too, something that I discovered about the deer flies. They did not follow me inside buildings even if there were open doors and/or windows. I don't know why, but I was safe from them as long as I was inside the structure. The mosquitoes, though, hadn't gotten the message. ;)

[@TinyCabinLife]

That’s on our list of upcoming trips! I can’t wait

[@ReneVandyk]

Hi Jack Love ❤️ the Trailer the Scenery is Amazing Beautiful Love ❤️ the bridge 🌉 Ellie in the water I would go in with her just to cool down 😊

[@TinyCabinLife]

😊❤️🐕

[@marybethlowe5537]

The bridge was neat! How many steps did you climb up in that tower? The chicken fried rice looked delicious! Ellie loves a good swim, very refreshing! Look forward to your next video!

[@TinyCabinLife]

I think it was 156 steps 🙌🏽

[@conniethingstad1070]

I will stop complaining about our deer flies! They have been bad this year but nothing like yours. I don’t have mosquitos though they don’t like me anyway. St Croix reminded me of the lake across the road from me. We have a tower to climb too. They say you can see clear to Des Moines which is 40+ miles away. Great video!

[@TinyCabinLife]

Woah that’s awesome! Sounds great!

[@douglasmcbryan3705]

We tried one of those thermocells and ended up returning it. Beautiful scenery. Nancy

[@TinyCabinLife]

I just tried it again on this weeks adventure and it worked a little better…we’ll have to see how it holds up on a few more 👍🏽

[@cemelen1]

Love the park! Can’t believe how bad the bugs were. Maybe bring that netting you have for you face, better yet, your whole body! 😉

[@TinyCabinLife]

For real!! Not sure why I didn’t use it this time!

[@dawnmay6380]

Very brave man, those insects were insane. What a shame the lovely forests there have so many insects. Well done to you and Ellie.

[@TinyCabinLife]

They really make you work to enjoy it 😅👍🏽

[@tonytone319]

I was laughing hard😂. It's So Pritty, with all them Flys biting you. On to the next adventure 👍

[@TinyCabinLife]

Hahaha thanks

[@murdiesel]

This is living! Great video!

[@TinyCabinLife]

Thanks so much!

[@egtravel]

I just got home from camping and the gnats were horrific! But at least they weren't flies! Kudos to you man! Thanks for sharing as usual! 👍🏻

[@TinyCabinLife]

Gnats are killer as well! Thanks so much for watching!

[@jakemcclellan8399]

One of your best videos. The Therma cell works great. They make one with propane works great. Thank you for sharing your videos. Jake McClellan The Oregon Boy 👦

[@TinyCabinLife]

Thanks a bunch!! That really means a lot. I thought this one turned out great too 👍🏽

[@stephaniewcallow7875]

Man, those flies are relentless!!!

[@TinyCabinLife]

For real!

[@theresa6162]

I enjoy watching you and your family I would love to do that 😂 be safe and blessed 🙏🏾😘💕😊❤️

[@TinyCabinLife]

Thank you so much!

[@aea5130]

Bug spray for you and Ellie might come in handy. Thanks, though, for filming all this gorgeousness for arm-chair travelers like me.

[@TinyCabinLife]

Of course!

[@amandakaiviti5749]

OOh Jack those bugs are awful! Can you use repellant that you spray on your clothes? My goodness though the scenery is truly magnificent-so lush and pretty. I'm loving that I get to see a part of the world I would normally not get to know-thanks Jack! Of course your travel buddy Ellie had a ball too! She is such a water hound! All the best to you and your family Jack, see you next time!

[@TinyCabinLife]

Thank you so much!! It really is a special area!!

[@TaylorZ2]

That is so cool, I love watching your adventures. What did you do with Ellie when you went up the fire tower?

[@TinyCabinLife]

She hung out down below 😊

[@Plasmastorm73_n5evv]

The first time I ever experienced Deer flies was when I was a camp councilor at a Lutheran camp in Upper Michigan. Being from Oregon's Willamette Valley we didn't have them there. horse flies though we had. They both bite and they both hurt. Sorry you got eaten alive Jack. I was looking up that Snake River to see if it was connected to the 1000+ mile long river out in the PNW, it is in fact a sub tributary of the Mississippi River by way of the St Croix River. Very cool. You've been in the Mississippi and now one of it's source rivers.

[@TinyCabinLife]

They’re the worst! Haha especially when you’ve got no way to swat them 😅 This was a fun one though

[@a2zin125]

OK Jack, hot, humid and the insanity of the mosquitos; this looks like torture to me, not fun!! More power to you if you find it enjoyable. 🤗

[@TinyCabinLife]

Haha I hear ya! Thanks so much!

[@disciplemaker7488]

Do you think other bugs that fly are irritated that the fly got to be called fly?😂 Great video!

[@TinyCabinLife]

Hahaha great question

[@soniayoung7531]

Heyy Jake and Ellie, what a fabulous bridge, the river looks fantastic so tranquil, Ellie sure made herself right at home, she had to go in the water lol ,the scenery from the tower is amazing,I wouldn't have gone up there, the flies OMG were insane I would have turned around, glad you made it to the gas station, thanks for sharing stay safe

[@TinyCabinLife]

So glad that you enjoyed it! What a beautiful area huh?

[@rogervoke5179]

that chicken and rice looked pretty dang good ... atta boyyyy !! stinkin biting bugs can suck bad at times

[@TinyCabinLife]

I appreciate it!

[@durangilson4229]

Another great video! With the chicken Fried rice I recommend putting some Sriracha on it it taste 🔥 !!

[@TinyCabinLife]

Great idea! 👍🏽

[@johnpeddicord4932]

Enjoyed again Jack, forgot the head gear, bring the other part of family and you want forget 😊😊

[@TinyCabinLife]

🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

Great video. Those darn bugs! I find the thermocell work "ok" too. I'm gonna bet that if we didn't live I Minnesota, the thermocell would work better. Your video gave me flashbacks with all the deer flies. They kicked my butt a few weeks ago. I don't understand why deer flies dont like to cross doorways. But I don't have deer flies in the camper very often.

[@TinyCabinLife]

For real! I saw that one where you were battling them too. They’re crazy right now!

[@bmoore3199]

Watching your video with my earbuds in, I found myself swatting flies, too !!! Yellow flies are terrible here on the coast of NC each spring.

[@TinyCabinLife]

They’re the worst!

[@heatherinsf]

To get around a mushy texture of the rice, make it with cold cooked rice, best made the day before you make the fried rice! A sadly late friend made the best fried rice and here’s what she put in as flavoring for fried rice, I hope you try it sometime! 2 tsp soy sauce 1 tsp sesame oil 1/4 tsp salt 1 Tbl fish sauce 1 Tbl mirin 1/4 tsp gochujang paste (or more for spiciness) Mix together and stir into the fried rice - for camping you make it up ahead of time and store in a little jar.

[@TinyCabinLife]

Wow amazing!! Thanks for the recipe and tips! 🙌🏽

[@ReneVandyk]

Hi Jack the one of the lake wondering if you can camp 🏕️ there it’s just Awesome gorgeous scenery 😊

[@gregsobek722]

Always good to see a video of a man and his dog 🐕 She is absolutely amazing and gorgeous 🥰 No way in hell I could stand those bugs. As always give the girls a kiss from me and a big hug for Ellie. Hope you have a dandy weekend brother 😉

[@TinyCabinLife]

Thanks so much Greg!

[@curtisnjodyderonde4814]

I enjoy camping and the little cabin , super cute , but bugs nope can’t do , drive me nuts 😊

[@TinyCabinLife]

You and me both!

[@davidbaron6647]

Beautiful Video darn bugs,, gas lol

[@TinyCabinLife]

Tell me about it!

[@jamieremus277]

I’ve been on many hikes through the wilderness and I can tell you from experience in Northern Ontario Canada where the bugs are just as bad as where you are in the video, a Bounce dyer sheet tied to the back of your hat, works wonders against the bugs. 🙂🇨🇦

[@TinyCabinLife]

So interesting! I’ll have to try that!

[@ReneVandyk]

Hi Jack the Food 🥘 is Awesome Amazing so much goodness mmmmm Good mmm😊

[@TinyCabinLife]

Thank you!

[@MrFloris]

Thank you for your videos. I am having a rough time with my heart giving me issues. Having a distraction while in bed, trying to calm down, has helped. I’ll be fine, I just have to work harder on lowering stress in life. Hey, at least I did not get attacked by bees

[@TinyCabinLife]

So sorry to hear that…but it sounds like you’ve got a solid outlook. And you’re right, you didn’t get attacked by bugs!

[@MrFloris]

@@TinyCabinLife yeah, feeling better today already, got ahead of it, I guess. Gives me time to chill in bed watching youtube :D

[@davidremmenga9668]

always have enough gas, Always make sure your electric bike has enough power and maybe wear protective clothing and a bug hat with netting when out in the woods. Great scenery and film footage. Thans for sharing.

[@TinyCabinLife]

Lessons thatI,l try to remember 😁👍🏽

[@belindacobb252]

I felt like I was watching one of those 1970’s insect thriller movies…. I was having a panic attack for you!!!

[@TinyCabinLife]

Haha! It was so brutal!

[@bigboiigang13]

I love all ur videos but this one was a wild ride i felt so bad for u tho those damn flys was going crazy... Ellie is so smart

[@TinyCabinLife]

Haha for real! Ellie was definitely the smart one

[@AdamS-nv5oo]

Fall camping is where it's at, no bugs

[@TinyCabinLife]

Totally agree!

[@saharaservin4863]

Repelente de insectos y camisa manga larga. Buen viaje

[@ForKnFifties]

Bugs are crazy this year everywhere it seems..ouch.. those hurt too 😵‍💫

[@TinyCabinLife]

They really are!

[@sarahsmith3682]

Oh my gosh those bugs 🥴 You're braver than me, I would have turned back and driven home at the first sight of them 😆

[@TinyCabinLife]

Had to get to the river! 😂

[@katkeller5717]

Just curious are there bathrooms in places you camp? Love watching your videos. You have a beautiful family. God bless

[@curtisnjodyderonde4814]

Omg what a bike ride bugs attacking you , likr the movie Birds 😂

[@TinyCabinLife]

Haha totally!

[@DianeMario-ct9tf]

I just want to go thru my iPhone and hug and kiss Ellie.

[@stephenhuber1079]

Beautiful parks up there, but the bugs are a huge problem for outdoor fun in the summer.

[@TinyCabinLife]

They really are!

[@MariaVargas-yu1tt]

Beautiful sites. Thank you. Please buy heavy duty bug spray or a body length bug net. That was an awful swarm to go through. Take care.

[@TinyCabinLife]

I definitely need to do that 👍🏽👍🏽

[@ReneVandyk]

Hi Jack for insects out side you can hang it any were it is electric good for 500 feet around you

[@ursulasmith4932]

Wow the view from that fire tower is absolutely amazing! I have to ask though,are the bugs always that bad in the summer or do they eventually taper off at some point?

[@TinyCabinLife]

They start to get better and better toward fall…but sadly they’re always really bad in the summer. If it’s not the cold of winter, it’s the bugs here in MN lol

[@ursulasmith4932]

@TinyCabinLife ohh that’s brutal,I can handle the cold but those bugs not so much! Thank you for your reply. 😊

[@dstaugustinefl8832]

No Flying bugs for me, does bug spray work to keep them away?

[@TinyCabinLife]

It helps a tad 👍🏽👍🏽

[@juliemcpalmer6589]

🦟🪰🦟🪰😫🦮Love when she sees the water.

[@TinyCabinLife]

😊

[@bw2314]

Which Thermacell Jack? Did your friends recommend a specific one? Thought you wouldve gone for the hanging lantern version. Needing to try one for my porches at night. Enjoyed seeing another one of your genius cooking masterpieces! Why do you always add a raw egg to everything?

[@bw2314]

p.s. running your fuel that low can burn up your fuel pump.

[@TinyCabinLife]

Hahaha I just love some eggs 😅 People just mentioned thermacell but I picked this one since you can recharge it. We’ll see how it holds up in the future!

[@bw2314]

@@TinyCabinLife i shouldve said culinary.

[@JUDGEME5150]

Like the graphics man

[@TinyCabinLife]

Thanks!

[@EVORIDER68]

always use day old rice for your stir frying! (cold) don’t forget, oyster sauce, sesame oil, soya sauce. are key. to taste. always season your oil with fresh garlic and ginger. be sure to remove. don’t burn that shit. sauté veg and add egg. add meat. then rice. great vid!

[@TinyCabinLife]

I’ll remember this! Thanks for the tips

[@Loulou-nj7ji]

The place was amazing but those bugs I would of gotten out of there like a bat out of hell 😅I hate bugs 🐜 !!!!! Until your next adventure stay safe stay healthy stay strong ✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼

[@TinyCabinLife]

Thanks so much for coming along!

[@Loulou-nj7ji]

@@TinyCabinLife thank you for having us

[@matthewconway9152]

Hi Jack. Just wondering what relaxing music do you use for your videos?

[@TinyCabinLife]

I get it all from a music library called Artlist 👍🏽

[@matthewconway9152]

@@TinyCabinLife thanks Jack 👍

[@ritahassing2533]

What kind of stove is that? Can you do a video of your camp gear? ❤

[@TinyCabinLife]

Great idea! This one is a single burner from Gas One

[@joeyhardin1288]

My brother went to Ranger school to become a Smoke Observer. The year he graduated, Google Earth unveiled G.E. Live Stream and my brother lost his job, in an instant, two years of schooling down the drain, just no need for them anymore.

[@ReneVandyk]

Hi Jack there a lot’s out there is called electric bug zapper you have to see what range it is it will tell you what insects it kills 😊

[@TinyCabinLife]

Good call!

[@TheAsif5182]

bees made that trip wild but not fun . does that bees stings or just licking skin like ordinary flies ? anyhow u made my day .las usual when u go up to the tower .wow that was awesome.❤❤

[@TinyCabinLife]

Those flies will bite and it’s pretty painful actually 😩Not as bad as a bee sting, but close

[@pattijohnson8197]

Ick! We have yellow flies here and they're awful, too.

[@TinyCabinLife]

Seriously!

[@derrick1964]

15:32 Excuse me for laughing 😂

[@TinyCabinLife]

😅👍🏽

[@soniabennett1674]

How many bites did you get?

[@TinyCabinLife]

Like 30 or more!

[@ianmccaughan7121]

OMG they nearly ate you alive .Do you have any body spray to keep them at bay Jack .

[@TinyCabinLife]

I didn’t use any this time….but mistake!

[@karlaolson6238]

Strong dog😮

[@benevolentcaucasian]

Michigan is one of the places I will go when I retire and begin to travel. I already knew I wouldn’t go anywhere near it in Winter 🥶 but now ya got me wondering with the bugs… just exactly when might be a good time yo go? Any advice? Love your videos!

[@TinyCabinLife]

The fall is the best time for sure! 👍🏽👍🏽

[@barbarastark940]

Reminds me of the movie The Birds !

[@TinyCabinLife]

Haha seriously!

[@rosecoloredglasses3053]

You must have a very understanding wife. Because this is really your life. And you're kind of a daredevil hahaha she probably worries about you. Be careful not to run over Olivia or Ellie. I'm not trying to tell you what to do but I've got a reason for telling you this I only tell you this because I care about you guys. Be very very very very very very careful not to run over the babies.

[@soniabennett1674]

, yeah got itchy too

[@megannorth9139]

I will never complain about the bugs in Oregon again....

[@tammygifford7831]

I don’t know how you did it with all those bugs , kudos to you

[@TinyCabinLife]

Thanks! Sad,y I didn’t have a choice on the way back 😩

[@marilynrenaud1892]

Oh hell no!!!!!!😲😱🦟🪰🦟🪰🦟

[@TinyCabinLife]

It was rough!

[@kendrasmith6637]

Awful bugs ugh… our backyard is right now full of mosquitoes. Cannot sit out there long. Deer flies are terrible. We had those at the house before this one. Ouch, they bite over and over again. 😮

[@TinyCabinLife]

They’re so gnarly!

[@soniabennett1674]

Does Ellie stay in the cabin when you are riding. Those flies are terrible. I would just head back to the cabin. This would drive e me crazy.

[@TinyCabinLife]

She did this time thankfully!