Mapping the worlds newest MEGA cave

*About 20 minutes of caving: then a classic Caveman Hikes rant for your amusement.
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Most of the gear we use is generic and interchangeable.
This is the gear we like and wouldn't trade.
Audio Glasses
lemunaglasses....
*I have hearing problems and this company sent us these as a courtesy and have been very helpful. If you like listening to music or if you have a "hum in the drum" like me, this is a cool way to wear glasses or sunglasses while listening to music without headphones.
Amazon listed gear
Fenix TK35UE V2.0 (TK35) 5000 lumens Tactical Flashlight with Two High Capacity Batteries and a USB Charger a.co/d/bpalzYK
(Good for starting fires too!)
IMALENT MS12 Mini Powerful Flashlight 65000 Lumens, 12 CREE XHP 70.2 LEDs, Beam Distance 1036 Meters, Suitable for Searching and Rescue (Cold White Light) a.co/d/i00ILcU
Fenix HP30R v2.0 Black 3000 Lumen Heavy-Duty Rechargeable Headlamp with Spotlight & Floodlight, Detachable Battery Pack and LumenTac Organizer a.co/d/0cjgtxO
Headlamps (recommended) www.amazon.com...
Usually cheaper alternative headlamp
(excellent but heavy) www.amazon.com...
The big torch flashlight we use most
(recommended, but expensive)
Fenix LR40R 12000 Lumen 845 Yards... www.amazon.com...
Even brighter, even more expensive.
IMALENT MS12 Mini Powerful Flashlight 65000 Lumens, 12 CREE XHP 70.2 LEDs, Beam Distance 1036 Meters, Suitable for Searching and Rescue (Cold White Light) a.co/d/i00ILcU
(This is a little monster, be careful)
Batteries (cheap source of decent 18650 rechargeable batteries)
Tactical Flashlight,Super Bright... www.amazon.com...
Battery source again
Super Bright 2000 Lumen 18650... www.amazon.com...

[@literallyjustmedude]

The process of exploring and mapping brand new caves for the first time is so so interesting to me! It must take an incredible amount of skill, patience and determination - I'd barely step foot in a huge open cave with handrails and a guide before panicking, so this is just so so impressive.

[@EvenDarker]

Thank you. It's just so fun. It's been a very long time since we've been able to explore this much virgin passage. And we were fortunate that the cave has a lot to see. Sometimes they don't. But there's lots going on in here which we will more fully show in following videos.

[@marymunro9784]

I love the 'rattlin' on'! Very insightful! hmmmmmm.......

[@CalvinHikes]

*About 20 minutes of caving: then a classic Caveman Hikes rant for your amusement. *This is another installment in our series of videos we've been making at the new cave. Here, Ahrlin, Oscar and Garry were mapping one of the more dangerous portions of the cave. There are actually several new videos featuring these guys which are tremendously terrifying even by my standards. *Lots more on the way for those patient.

[@salsalvio821]

I love this stuff. I don’t think i can do the caves but i can do the introspection. You are the man

[@Tina37212]

6:05-6:07 was a jump scare for me. Something straight out of those Alien movies. On a serious note, I never watched Friends. Life is too short to be worried about what others think of you. I agree it's good to be kind. Never know when you going to need kindness returned.

[@billsanders9387]

Thanks. We’re mostly nice in person, but occasionally some viewer tweaks our bad vibe. Cavers are not the most social bunch. 🤪🤪

[@bhajandaniel9771]

Hello Super Caver, Heh, I think this is the same cave your last video was about titled, The Greatest Discovery, but I'm not sure. I went to the beginning of that video to compare the entrances and it looks like the same cave. The Greatest Discovery cave is magical, beautiful, exciting. I watched that video again and will a couple more times, I'm sure. But is this the same cave, in this video? I think so. But it's not clear. It's a part of my agenda to keep track of the Greatest Discovery cave. Frankly, it excites me too even though I'm only a viewer. And one more question if you have time to answer it: I suppose you have no idea at this point how deep the Greatest Discovery cave goes? And a PS: your riffng is fine though I especially enjoyed the walk in the woods to see the gorgeous, west coast, high mountain country, (sasquatch country for sure if you believe that!😊)

[@billsanders9387]

Yes, both videos are of the same cave. It has so much to offer, and will take a few videos to fully explore. The snow has already made this area dicey for travel and hiking. We’re quite excited to be first in this monster.

[@bhajandaniel9771]

Right, winter is almost here so I guess exploration at some point will have to break off till next year.

[@billsanders9387]

@@bhajandaniel9771 And this is on the side of a major mountain. It’s a very long hike and climb.

[@ten-tonnetongue]

24:30 I ask that about many people today. So many from my generation are just stuck watching television series or playing video games they've lost sight of who they are.

[@billsanders9387]

Exactly! There is so much of our incredible World waiting to be explored. We’re centuries behind!

[@thy-wounded]

I started caving under my queen size bed to get the feeling of caving..🤣🤣

[@EvenDarker]

Dump some ice down there these caves are also freezing

[@BrendaCreates]

The talking is ok but I *really* like the caving videos and the story, the narrative, surrounding them. You did have good things to say here for sure.

[@EvenDarker]

Most people are here for caving videos not for my long winded chats. Which is why I put them at the end. So you only have to suffer if you want to. Which apparently, you do. So do i. That's why I read comments

[@lizzy6555]

😂😂😂 ​@@EvenDarker

[@muffinthesoulstealer]

You guys are amazing. I swore I would never go anywhere near a cave after hearing about the Nutty Putty incident, but now I'm thinking I'll give spelunking a shot at some point after seeing what insane caves you guys can traverse using patience and skill. I dig these podcast-type videos also.

[@EvenDarker]

Thank you so much! It's pretty fun. We're just having fun. Caves or not... just getting outside and messing around is a good way to spend some of life.

[@SpeedDemon_Editzzz]

The Cave Chads are here🗿💪🔥💯

[@billsanders9387]

And we’re in this beast for a good while!

[@TheNeonWalker]

This is what walking bush tracks is for, pondering about life and solving world problems. Oh how many conversations I have had with friends while on a hike. 🙂👍

[@ignomoly]

i understand that some beings have had to do things they did not want to do to survive a bitter reality... and that time is coming... to an end... nice cave though... lol

[@aaronmoravek]

That hiking monolog at the end was a red pill

[@EvenDarker]

We've got white pills and blue pills too. And a secret one that we don't give away so easily.

[@BillHopper-i4q]

I really enjoy your channels and have learned a lot about caving! It really seems pretty safe compared to scuba diving in caves! Thanks for your comments at the end of this. There are youtube channels my son watches with millions of subs that the guys on there will literally do anything to get views. Maybe it's that upcoming generation but their focus just seems rather sad to me.

[@EvenDarker]

In china, Something like 90% of students expect to be internet influencers when they grow up. Theyve most entirely lost a generation. In the united states... its ready over half. So the point is... For all the damage we know, the internet already, one of the unseen issues is young people believe this can be their life. And they will do almost anything to make it that way. Even though it's still a bit like winning lottery. So people's idiocy and intensity to do anything possible to get views, make sense. It's not healthy and I find it just kind of dumb. I just try to keep living life pretty much the same way I always did. But then i'm old and grumpy. I think that's helpful!

[@rat0023]

I enjoyed the rant very much. Sometimes truth hits home caving is interesting to me but I wonder if I am too old for it. Love your videos.

[@EvenDarker]

I'm too old for a lot of things and that's why I rant! ; )

[@brucerobtoy2888]

I'm 72. I've been caving more or less since I was 12. Stay in shape and be flexible and it can be done when you're older.

[@DrDrGerhard]

What's your mapping method? Leica disto x + ?

[@EvenDarker]

Yeah, actually Garry, our lead mapper is one who invented the Disto method. His Distos are engineered with several extra pieces of technology that... Essentially map itself. You point and shoot, and it is self rendered. When i'm mapping, I use a lidar 3D Modeling device and back it up with a disto. It's locally accurate, but globally needs to be backed up with a line-plot.

[@dasburke]

When you say, no human has ever stepped here. How sure are you?

[@EvenDarker]

Because there was no entrance before I made one.

[@elgato9663]

Thanks for all you do for this awesome content.

[@EvenDarker]

You are certainly welcome

[@NEON_187]

I give up on trying to communicate with people. If I say words people just get mad at me.

[@EvenDarker]

Depends on who you're speaking with and what you are saying... Or where you're saying it. For example, the KZbin coment section is a good never have productive conversation. And lastly,if ALL your conversations and in a negative way you might consider another possibility.

[@NEON_187]

@@EvenDarker thank you

[@CodingWithUnity]

It doesn't matter how kind you believe you are in your mind; people form opinions based on your outward expressions and actions. Enjoyed your spill at the end

[@allisonbowman5724]

Where do you post your Cave scans?

[@EvenDarker]

In a private Library online. It can be accessed by paying members of the local caving group. This is generally how organized caving works. There are caving groups located all around the world who all have private libraries with all the caving information in the world accounted for. It's a virtual library of everything underground. And I post sime of my personal stuff on Instagram if you're simply asking to take a look. instagram.com/caveman_hikes?igsh=cTR4ZGRnaDV5ejRs

[@thesolaraquarium]

Just the entrance would be a no go for me. 😮 I am way too claustrophobic. One thing I find really scary is the idea that you could let the air out of your lungs to get thru a tight squeeze, then get stuck, and not be able to breath again? But the main freak out for me would be the idea that after you go in, someone following you could get stuck blocking your exit. That someone is between you and daylight.

[@EvenDarker]

The entrance should keep most people out. In fact I couldn't fit in it initially it took me quite a while with equipment before I could get in. And then another week before the next person.

[@SkittleTits]

I’m one of the three. 😂 Ramble on! A lot of people would benefit from listening to you.

[@EvenDarker]

Thank you. Maybe we'd all benefit from listening to each other.

[@navydogsadventures3500]

This looks like it goes very deep. I wonder how long ago this flow occurred.

[@EvenDarker]

It's a relatively new flow at about 2,000 years. But this cave was very difficult to locate and quite buried so it is 100% shiny and new to us. Haven't found something of this size in 50 years

[@navydogsadventures3500]

@EvenDarker that is very cool though.

[@natalieannhamman8783]

Please reach out to Matt and Off the Ranch!!!

[@EvenDarker]

I don't got her number

[@ritzu1656]

You guys are outstanding, and so are your videos!

[@EvenDarker]

Well thank you very much

[@ten-tonnetongue]

0:18 lol - you just DISAPPEARED.

[@ten-tonnetongue]

Thanks for sharing!

[@ten-tonnetongue]

20:21 That's interesting.

[@ten-tonnetongue]

0:54 Haha - that looks so fun.

[@ten-tonnetongue]

8:31 How easy would it be for a tube like that to collapse? If the entire thing is that thin and is covered entirely in loose dirt, that seems like a really dangerous situation. No?

[@EvenDarker]

In general, caves do not collapse. Especially lava tubes. It's going to depend on their age and the thinness of the ceiling but a deep tube like this is pretty strong. There are areas of weakness but it's easy to spot and stay out of the way. It's not something that we ever consider a danger or think about at all. And that's the danger of caves... the actual dangers are things that you're not thinking about. Like the temperature.

[@ten-tonnetongue]

Does the mapper just do its own thing or do you need to put the images together in post?

[@EvenDarker]

Little bit of both. The mapping equipment we use is set up to stitch itself together pretty well. You have one person on the laser and one person on the tablet keeping track of things and writing notes down. There are various ways of mapping. This way of mapping is actually Garry's invention. It's considered the standard of the world for mapping caves. And he made it.

[@ten-tonnetongue]

0:00 HERE WE GO! 💪