Jeep XJ Camping At Bigfoot Lake / Further Exploration

I'm back at Bigfoot Lake camping in the XJ for two nights. I've brought my paddle boat and my legs to get out and see more of this beautiful location. I'm pretty sure bigfoot was watching me, especially when I took a dump around the back of the cabin. But regardless this is a really nice place and I will definitely come back here in the winter, maybe on the snowmobile.
I also tell the story of what happened to me six years ago when I had a strange encounter in the wilderness.
Thanks for watching!
Mike
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Jeep Spec:
1999 Jeep Cherokee XJ 2.5TD RHD.
Summer Tire - 35x12.50r15 BFG KM3's with 15x8 3.75" backspacing (-19 offset).
Winter Tire - Cooper Discoverer ST MAXX Por Studded 35x12.50r15 BFG KM3's with 15x8 3.75" backspacing (-19 offset).
Lift Front - RC 4.5" Coils and N2 Shocks (3" Coil Spacer).
Front Shock Bar Pin Eliminator.
Dana 30 High Pinion with Artec Industries Lower Control Arm Mounts with modified upper mount and modified Track Bar mount.
Front RC Control Arm Drop Bracket.
Ruff Stuff Short Arm Single Himes.
RC Extended Sway Bar Links.
Dana 30 Rock Crusher Diff Cover.
Ruff Stuff One Ton OTK Steering.
6" Lift Drop Pitman Arm.
Ruff Stuff Front and Center Frame Stiffeners.
Rear DIY Frame Stiffener and Rear Frame Tie in Kit.
6" x 2" Box Rocker replacement with Tube Slider.
Modified Factory Bumper with Side Sliders.
Rear Tow Hitch Tire Carrier that bolts into Rear Frame Tie in Kit.
Modified upper Shock Crossmember for Rear Shocks
Rear Axle Chrysler 8.25 29 Spline with modified High Clearance Shock Mounts.
Rear Shocks 6.5" Trailmasters.
Rear Leaf Springs 5.5" Rubicon Express
Rear RC Shackle Relocation Bracket.
Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines front and back.
Warrior 9500lb Winch.
Front Bumper - Ebay Custom Made.

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

I'm back at Bigfoot Lake camping in the XJ for two nights. I've brought my paddle boat and my legs to get out and see more of this beautiful location. I'm pretty sure bigfoot was watching me, especially when I took a dump around the back of the cabin. But regardless this is a really nice place and I will definitely come back here in the winter, maybe on the snowmobile. I also tell the story of what happened to me six years ago when I had a strange encounter in the wilderness. Thanks for watching! Mike

[@Kamillion]

It's really no fair cause bigfoot has so many places to hide and watch while we go about our business, I guess sometimes even bigfoot needs the entertainment, thanks for the inside scoop!

[@cole000-x4w]

when the bigfoot saw the XJ he didn't attack because he remained stunned. Anyway, I recently had some problems with the oil pressure on my TD XJ, I think the pump is saying goodbye, do you have any idea on where I can find a new one?

[@mrwes100]

You know Mike, for those that have followed you for many years, we know what an accomplished woodsman you are. It’s a pleasure to see you hike through the woods and share your experiences. I hope Megan and MaxMcQ are well.

[@mrwes100]

Mike, what folding chair was that?

[@ashandfireline]

Hey Mike, thanks for sharing your story from 6 years ago! My partner and I have both worked in the woods and have had some really spooky, hard to explain experiences out in the middle of nowhere, particularly when you are literally off the beaten path without a road/trail in sight. This video really resonated with us, not just the story but the hiking up in the middle of nowhere just to see what's there---that's exactly what my partner and I do 99% of the time when we're out in the woods, and we've definitely come across areas that just make your skin crawl, the hair on the back of your neck stand up or just give you that gut feeling that says that this isn't a place to linger. Definitely had some weird, unexplainable things happen too. But I guess the key is to not let your mind go completely crazy with it, otherwise you'd scare yourself shitless and never go back to the woods, right? It's rare we ever see/hear/come across anyone who actually talks about any of this stuff, so it was good to hear in your video. It sometimes feels like a lot of people these days (at least the people we seem to have around here) either are too oblivious or completely ignore that gut instinct and wind up getting themselves into deep shit. Anyway, that was a long-winded way to say thanks for the video! It's really nice to hear someone else talk about the things we find ourselves trying to talk to other people about only to get blank looks or like we've completely lost our minds. Beautiful area, always great to see your videos regardless of what you're up to. Strange question--how do you freeze your fish?

[@doogee6157]

Your so brave telling your story of when big foot had his way with you.

[@rjlatham999]

proper laughed when he said wind milling a semi. woop woop

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

The power in the right arm can only be admired

[@overlandcherokee]

2:30 spot had me laughing my a$$ off. What a great way to start my day! Amazing content. Thanks

[@bakersam3734]

your humour is different level honestly.. i love the random clips you add in videos.. they come out of nowhere.. but yh keep doing what you love.. and il always watch..

[@johnb4664]

One of my favorite channels to watch Your humor is full of surprises always has me cracking up Thank you!!

[@kalebsheridan9017]

Hands down the coolest jeep Cherokee on youtube. No competition

[@Najitaka]

I'm going to chalk up your "event" 6 years ago, and the changes in your videos from when I first started watching you hunt and fish back in the U.K. to lack of sleep from when your young one was a baby. LOL, glad you got to get back out again. Eat those small pike!

[@matthewkinney1443]

Mike I watched your videos religiously back in your buschcraft days and it re-kindled my love for the outdoors. Fast forward 4-5 years and now I see all the beautiful overland videos you’ve managed to create and I am so excited to binge watch your second channel! Pro tip, when you return the axe head, use that blowup to distract “the figure”. After that, I’m afraid you’re on your own.

[@chrissi0210941]

hey mike long follower here and really love what you are doing. I actually have a story myself from Sweden as i am a European that camped in Sweden often with my wife. It was the first year we came to Sweden to road trip and camp in our tent. We were set up in an open area for logging trucks to turn around somewhere in the middle of Sweden. We sat by the fire just chatting somewhere around 11pm and hared like a fairly big animal walking through the forest quite close to us and it was like huffing on every step it took and it actually freaked us out pretty much, so i took my shovel that i always pack to go to the bathroom in the forest and kill fireplaces and bashed it on a rock to scare it away. By the sound of it we thought it being a bear but we never actually saw it. But being the first time in Sweden it scared my wife enough to sleep that night in the car haha.

[@ChrisDinGR]

Man I love those videos they really relax me and take my mind of a hard day at work etc. Hope you ll never stop making them! Cheers from Greece!

[@staudenmaierca]

Thank you for the longer format this time! Much appreciated!

[@chrissrutt]

6:15 Legend! 😂😂

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

It was pretty epic 😆

[@vippassin]

Interesting story and would be great to see the location if you do go back. Also, fancy putting together a hiking equipment video featuring your new bag, boots and stuff. ❤ P.s. love the hiking content!

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

I'm glad you enjoy the hiking content. I'm always leaving a lot of it out, but I will include more of it when I do it. I personally really enjoy it. I might go back to that location, but just fly the drove over and add some commentary. I'm too sketched out to camp there to be honest.

[@DanielThomas234]

Halfway through this vid and enjoying it so much, I shall pause it to say thanks very much for what you do in taking the time to record your experiences as meticulously as you do. It’s a fabulous landscape. May Bigfoot never find you👌

[@Venture2Roam]

Just found your channel. Really enjoyed watching. Well done!

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Thanks for watching!!

[@theeomix]

Love your videos, can’t wait to crawl into bed and watch this tonight!

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Thanks for watching!

[@autoglassmike]

Jeep is looking good Mike. You have a very nice setup and the cool thing is you did it all yourself.

[@ISQUARED]

Some good english humor there 😂, Greetings from Romania Sir !!! 🤝

[@brunovrancic8330]

Nature, humor, drama, add some more bushcraft skills, some gear testing....Perfect.

[@mcquade4811]

check his other channel

[@betulaobscura]

This is common concept around the world: spirits/ghost/energy still inhabit places where some accidents happened. They can't rest in peace...

[@stuartb9194]

Always trust your spidey sense, even if it's flat out wrong

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Dam right!

[@Iamtheratbag]

Perch are really good eating fish. Most brits react with horror when I tell them back home that we eat them here 🤣 Also I'm pretty sure I know exactly where those berry pickers from Thailand stay when they come over, and it's not far from you. I used to have a stuga an hour or 2 away from Åsele and a guy there used to fly them all over, pay them for the summer and then live off the profits for the winters

[@theoriginaltimetraveller7597]

I've literally been waiting for this! 🎉

[@szakmanygyorgy]

The Bigfoot story was worth to tell! One of the best moments in your videos are the long shots by the drone, as we can admire the nice landscapes you brought us along.

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

I wasn't sure if I would leave that story in, but I thought what the hell. It happened, and I'm not saying it was anything, just very odd. I'm glad you like the drone shots. They capture the landscape for me too.

[@explore_off_road]

Sitting out there, eating dinner with that view ... And tinkering in the garage... It's therapeutic. (I know the feeling)

[@seabound1350]

You could make a good business arranging Bigfoot safaris 👍🏻💰

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Hahaha. Yeah, there's an idea.

[@therealjplavoie]

Inflatable doll!! 😂😂👌

[@costelcostin3980]

Hi Mike. Another great adventure. It's very weird you couldn't find the exact place where that spruce had broken off. A comeback to that place for more investigation would be interesting... A sugestion about the boat fore better handling when paddling: attaching a finn on the bottom (a slide on system found on many packrafts). I wish you and your loved ones all the best!

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

That's a great idea! I'm sure you must be able to buy adhesive fins. I will take a look, also pick up a life vest at the same time. I've toyed with the idea of going back to that place for years. I might get close and drone it 🤔

[@costelcostin3980]

@@WorkshoptoWilderness Get a big one (bottom fin) so that you can feel the difference 😁, size matters (site of the boat/ size of the fin)

[@gonthy666]

I really love your content, humor, stories, workshops, nature and everything. Great job, can't wait for the next video.

[@CuriousDils]

Hey bro from Vancouver Canada been watching for a while and you got me wanting to off road I finally got me a 2018 wrangler jk gonna add a few things and get out there my self thanks buddy keep it up

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Ah, nice, congratulations on the Wrangler, and I hope it brings you many awesome adventures!

[@Mr09worthy]

Im not sure what i enjoy more on these videos now, the camping side, or mikes pure wit and comedy factor, has me in tears laughing.. either way love everything you post 👍

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Thanks for the comment, and I'm glad you enjoy my ridiculous jokes. More to follow soon 😄

[@GadgetViper]

What a fascinating story. So, was there absolutely no way a large piece of dead fall could have fallen from a nearby tree? If not, then it would have had to have been thrown or launched, either way that suggests something other than regular wildlife. It would be so cool to see that area via your drone for more context and potentially further investigation.

[@dawnfirephotography]

I believe your story and you're not alone. I've had a similar experience.

[@BunkerDawes]

Great video again. Thanks for all the effort you put into them. Perhaps your 'Wookie Wheel Carrier' is calling in the hairy swinger...? Some would say that you need to get out more.... clearly not the issue. 👍

[@PrzemekPol]

I love your humor Mike. Nice vid as always.

[@ermalpellumbi]

Nice. We are waiting 4L Jeep content. Hopefully you find the time for ti.Thanks

[@MaryK4242]

I really like the Bigfoot Lake it is a great spot. Thanks for sharing your experience. Not a 100% convinced on bigfoot either, but there a lot of stories and experiences told. Life needs some mystery though so I will never say never.

[@BFett-ri8kt]

I only watch the channel to get the facts on Bigfoot 😂

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

It's a wealth of "accurate" information.....

[@supertr3mp]

Love the mix of hiking, fishing, Jeep & you’re hilarious jokes. And the story was pretty intense, damn. Keep it up Mike! What kind of light weight LK35 interpretation is your backpack?

[@darthchua]

That was an epic portage! haha

[@buzzboykin9982]

Brewed up a cup of Yorkshire Gold for the video. Thanks for putting me on it. Before this video all I worried about was the damn boogeyman. Next time I'll be listening for the Bigfoot whoop whoop. Just got back from a week in West Virginia, USA using the same red scoop for picking wild blueberries.

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Ah, nice, the scoop isn't bad, I thought. If you hear the woop, he's close, lol 😆 Hopefully, you don't hear it, and hopefully, I never experience anything like that again. Thanks for watching

[@cowboy6591]

Thanx for the post. It's always a pleasure to watch.

[@smashino]

Thank you for sharing that story, Mike. I know the feeling you're describing as I've had similar, but not quite as intense, experiences. Would love to see that place, even if only by drone from afar. Thanks again, Mike!

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Thanks for commenting. I still really can't figure it all out, but I suppose it's an odd experience. I might consider going back there and flying the drobe over the cabins to check ot out. I will think about it as it feels sketchy.

[@garylgoldberg]

If you had one of the batteries under the rear seat AGM and the other a heat-pad-equipped lithium battery, the AGM one could keep the lithium one warm and then you'd also have double the draw from the lithium vs. second AGM. Draw your house load from the lithium side and just keep the AGM battery charged as needed.

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

I'm personally just sticking with AGM for safety and reliability. My kids sit on them. The AGM batteries are much safer, plus they don't need heat pads and can discharge and charge below -25c. I only run a 12v system, so I just don't need lithium. The downside of my choice is weight of course.

[@Simonicusmaximus]

You never fail to make me laugh! I wish I could do what you do. Been following you for years now and just want you to know that I really do appreciate all that you have done over the years you are an absolute legend! Keep that lock on that chastity belt mate! Stash them keys, the BF is intelligent! 😅

[@a.kraj1389]

Great video, Mike! Would love to see some additional content on your other XJ:s. All the best!

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

You have my word that before the autumn ends here, I will be filming me cutting all the rust out of my 4.0. That way it's ready for some garage time in August

[@constantinf5296]

Great content as always. Love from Germany🤙

[@jasonweiss2773]

You might want to check out one of those ally collapsible canoes. Much more robust.

[@m.w.7522]

Best Canoe i had so far... Was lucky to get one for 500 bugs

[@phillims1]

I definitely enjoy the stories. Keep up the good work.

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Thanks for watching

[@bear-fb7ti]

Very nice video. I miss sweden!

[@p3ggy80]

Blatantly the big guy was messing with you wheel carrier. After he made you jump like that I bet your skants could be smelled for miles!

[@HEIPPI]

I’ve never had any weird experiences here in northern Finland but I can definitely agree on that some places have different feel to them. I’m sure it’s hard to convey what actually happened and the situation you were in, in a way that makes sense even though it didn’t make much sense to even yourself when it actually happened 😅

[@hondaman4423]

You gotta eat them Pike so the Pirch will thrive

[@mrjono999]

An update on your hiking kit and the LK bag would be nice. 😊

[@chocolatecoveredchainsaws2570]

Great video as always mike love your adventures. Safe travels sir.

[@banterman]

3:05 300% overengineered leaf spring mod coming soon :D

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

You know its coming 😄

[@monkeybarsoffroad]

Did you say jizz on the blade??? Bahaha. I like that you acknowledged you have to add a joke at the end of something serious I’m the same way. I feel the same about Bigfoot I don’t believe in it but I’ve had a few odd experiences in the woods here in Maine USA also. Great video.

[@nafis016]

Very intriguing story!

[@Tack243]

Great video Mike thanks for sharing, look forward to more, cheers

[@tyroo196]

Hi Mike, did You ever thought about some event let’s say wild camping some easy off road with those people who watch Your Video? 😅 I won’t say fans but people with same hobby maybe passion to wildness or Jeeps❤ See you in next one! Mvh Kris

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

I've not really considered it to be honest just because it's rare to meet people with the same interests up here. Saying that, I've seen quite a few XJs a few hours south, so perhaps we could meet halfway.

[@Blodorn09]

Did I hear that right? **rewinds to **3:38**** Yep, I heard that right.

[@johanhogberg]

Good video. Saw your car parked in Sundsvall today. Will you be releasing merch?

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Hey! We're visiting friends for a couple of days and then heading up the north coast I think. I thought about some merch and I think I will design some T-shirts over winter. Possibly a bigfoot one plus shinys for life

[@GRSRiverrider]

Enjoyable video! The scene where the pike was holding your catch, then getting caught itself after abandoning it reminds me of another strange luck incident where you shot a pigeon and it fell to within reaching distance to recover. You catch some of the strangest luck events on camera. On another note, that hobo hand reel you had ages ago... is that something that's worth while for a viewer to reproduce for themselves? Were there any negatives?

[@Herman-k7u]

Great video! Love from southern sweden

[@SeleneSung-x2u]

Your content is awesome! !Do you accept sponsor products?

[@jenssvedberg2187]

I must say that i miss your small game hunts from the Uk, any plans to get back to hunting in Sweden? Being from Sweden and a Hunter my self i know that it sometimes can be hard to get permission to hunt from the land owners. At least where i live

[@farstrider79]

Do you have ticks in that area? While you were walking around telling the story, I couldn't help but think that it looked like Tick City.

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

They are rare up here, but we do have them. I've never had one personally. Thanks for watching

[@ANDR3XRS]

I found bigofoot ! ! ! 23:43 behind the left trees

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

I looked but I couldn't see I'm?

[@ANDR3XRS]

Look again Mike, I did see him 😃 Slow down the video from 23:41 to 23:44 and zoom in on the trees to the left.

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

No way! What was that. Midget bigfoot? Something ran back into the tree line.

[@Free_Range_4x4]

Notification Squad!

[@jimfrattaroli6222]

Another good one , what size is that fridge?

[@Carlos1010o]

🔥🔥🔥

[@funkydozer]

What you experienced was probably an old silverback gorilla escaped from a travelling turn-of-the-century circus, made angry by mosquitos. Throwing stuff is classic alpha behaviour in apes when establishing territory, technically speaking it screwed up by throwing a tree instead of a pile of its own shit, so I think you got off lucky.

[@chopperchuck]

cold steel pipe tommy hawk 'it 26 oz handy tool and better then a knife if shit gets weird , just saying

[@mrjono999]

15:10 feels almost aimed at the idiots like me of the channel. haha

[@bmonden]

Hey Mike, I’m about to tackle the interior roof. Sound dampening/foam etc. Did you raptor line the interior roof before putting all that in?

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Ah nice, that's a worthwhile job. Yeah I raptored it before putting the sound deadening sheets on, then foam over that. It bonds fine to the raptor and doesn't seem to come off.

[@bmonden]

@@WorkshoptoWilderness sweet thank bud. Hey also in your 3 link video, you said you had a plan to get your track bar the same length as drag link. Could you explain what your plan was…I bought a raised axle bracket to get my angles, but that means I have to cut like 4-6 inch off…thanks man. Keep em coming

[@Off-gridCherokee]

Sweet relief!

[@Jakestakes91]

Do you not post on your other channel now? It says you haven't posted in 4 years.

[@J27M]

Are pike yuck tasting? Or just extremely bony? From New Zealand, we don’t have pike.

[@danielhelmersen3901]

Hei from where in sweeden is this want to there sometimes.

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[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Yes, but it just depends on what it is and if It would be something I would use. What is it that you have in mind?

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[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

You can email me at [e-mail]

[@SeleneSung-x2u]

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[@jamesa7506]

Great video but don't be so "open minded" that your brain falls out ,my friend, next thing you'll start questioning your "identity".😮

[@flamintasty]

What a playground you’ve got there Mike. If you run into Bigfoot, I hope he has the decency to spit on the end of it first.