This cave made me quit. Now I'm back.

*Giving this terrible cave another shot, I make it in, and map it. Claustrophobia and a good conversation about what it means to be successful.
2:30 Crawl/ discussion on success
15:20 Out of the cave/ cave locating
14:53 Map I made
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[@EvenDarker]

To go wrong in one's own way is better than to go right in someone else's. -Dostoyevsky

[@joshuasundheimer4218]

When you were talking about your definition of success, you had said something along the lines of "not to get philosophical" however on the contrary in my opinion I think your words are quite therapeutic and motivating. I recently discovered your channel and watch it just as much for the commentary as I do for the caving content. I also learned from a young age that you don't live by other's definition of success, you live by your own definition. One other thing I wanted to add, it quite literally blows my mind how fast you guises shirts get shredded I mean you must go through caving clothes constantly. How do you guys afford that? I would guess you probably make use of the Goodwill and thrift shops. Anyways thanks for the content I love it!

[@proudchristian77]

Depends on the someone else!

[@proudchristian77]

I won't regret that , I think I would rather climb up & camp on top the mountain though so if it falls while I'm up there, I can ride it down & not be buried by it !, 🏕 sweet up side , 🚲☕️🍯🍶💖🐕

[@cokesmocker39]

Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. - Jesus

[@MrBbauer25]

This man gives better lectures crawling on his belly underground than almost every teacher in a classroom I have had.

[@EvenDarker]

Thank you! Maybe your teachers need to crawl on their bellies. Maybe that's the trick.

[@MarkAllenGolf]

This is so accurate.. this guy is extremely knowledgeable

[@moonlitskylight5740]

He has better breath control, probably. Years of practice keeping calm and collected.

[@Barcodez5555]

Being called a teacher doesn't mean that one can teach

[@DrAnderson1]

@@Barcodez5555 - This is true. But being a teacher isn’t as easy as just calling oneself a teacher. And some of the best teachers don’t even know they’re teaching.

[@CalvinHikes]

Thanks for watching! Little bit longer one for you. 2:30 Crawl/ discussion on success 15:20 Out of the cave/ cave locating 14:53 Map I made

[@og3suso978]

2:30 Another point were you deserve all my respect. I really like your style man and thats why i have subscribed right after the first video i watched. Now i make sure i hit the like button on each one because i like it not because you want me to like it. The very is best is that you just don't put adds on your videos at all. You just keep impressing me man... i wish you the most success you can have 😎👍🏻🍀🍀🍀🍀

[@owenhill7353]

You are an amazingly kind and respectful. With amazing amount of courage. Keep on with having your fun in life. I love all your videos. I see the unsafe sides but it’s good to see that your family enjoys having these times together is such gripping moments

[@juice1748]

It's all about passion forsure

[@proudchristian77]

I rung da bell & hit da like button too , ty 4 being here ,⛰🏝

[@skelter1153]

Dude, you're already successful if you make one penny doing something that you love and inspiring other people to face their fears. You're being watched across the WORLD. I'd call that pretty dang successful.

[@EvenDarker]

Thank you. The next step is, what to do with that success?

[@skelter1153]

@@EvenDarker Well, Just from what I've seen, I'd bet my breakfast that you're going to do the right thing with whatever comes your way. We're new fans here in Reno Nevada. Keep rockin and rollin', we'll keep watching and appreciating. 🤘🖤🤙

[@martinstuvland8620]

@@EvenDarker Hmm, a gumball from a gumball dispenser? Y'know. Put in the penny, twist et'voilla. I've heard it's pretty good! But jokes aside. Even though I get it would be cool to have monetary success. Part of what makes you guys successful, and likable, is your unyielding dedication to authenticity! Keep on being you!

[@Nicole-dv8ur]

I will admit that i came across caving videos specifically because of John Jones but I’ve gone from “this is actively distressing me” to “oh, i guess it’s scary because I’m not an experienced caver. Let’s watch more” Life lessons all around dude. Love it.

[@exploringthetributaries643]

I love your channel exactly because you're real, authentic, and don't get carried away by what others say you should or shouldn't do! Thanks for the update on the Gopro 9 by the way, since I was also thinking of upgrading my old Hero 6. From what you're saying, it's probably very much worth it.

[@EvenDarker]

Yes and the battery lasts a long time on the go pro. Ive owned other generations of gopros and I've really never been impressed. The 9 is a huge step foreward.

[@thelightcycle]

True even the early videos of really good photography and detailing the story 🙏

[@RyanLittle-yp1or]

I’ve become addicted to your videos. It’s even helped me to become less claustrophobic

[@EvenDarker]

There's a medical team somewhere I think in Australia honestly. And they use caving videos to help patients overcome claustrophobia. They've asked permission to use our videos. Exposure therapy does work for a significant percentage of people.

[@TommyLawson-yc3ru]

Good lord i dont know how you are able to go that far,that long in such cramped conditions! Have you gone thru that area before? I love your vids Mr Calvin!

[@EvenDarker]

Thank you.

[@chrisbowman4678]

I love your channel even though my anxiety is through the roof watching lol but you are showing me amazing places that I'll never see

[@billsanders9387]

Sometimes our anxiety runs a bit high too...like on the freeway or in a city. We have to go caving to calm down. Caveman’s dad.

[@CliveHQ]

I love the philosophy guys! Next time you should discuss what it means to have freedom.

[@EvenDarker]

Freedom in your heart, can never be taken.

[@CliveHQ]

@@EvenDarker that's a great part!

[@Bossdog91]

Man you're amazing the journeys you go on with your nephew I'm sure your an awesome uncle and very knowledgeable I never had a father I'm 28 but I damn sure wish I had a father figure like you I actually left my 9-5 job to do what I love ❤️ and my wife supports me and I make okay money but I'm happy doing it and I hope to open my own store eventually I'm a prospector amateur but the finds I get and how happy it makes me not only that I'm still supporting my family, this whole video really hit home for me thank you for your videos always be safe and screw them haters 😊

[@EvenDarker]

Thank you and you're welcome

[@Mygirlcoco19]

I see you're successful because you have a smile on your face while almost dying! I'm watching you in the comfort of my own home, unable to sit still, freaking out like I'm in the cave with you 😂 Claustrophobia scares the shit out of me, but I try to push myself, you sir are the pinical of pushing yourself. Would love to know, have you been scared of Claustrophobia, and over the years of facing your fears, it's now fun? And if not, what are your fears? That's from Aus. I love the content. Keep it up 💪🏻🍻

[@j.r.riccetti9997]

Rt on you and the remarkable jackob you guys are a two team crew spiders clostiphobic tight spaces not for me butt enjoy like content will be soon long know you soon thanks.

[@billsanders9387]

Thanks for watching and commenting. Teamwork makes the dream work. Check out the video where we encounter a Black Bear hibernating.

[@blazemichaels7699]

He gets even better every time I watch his videos

[@LexyThomas134]

I've been saying i don't know why people say "Like/comment/subscribe" If people like your content they'll do that on their own haha I get it, but still.

[@EvenDarker]

That's what I think but we have a lot of people that say that's not necessarily true. I don't really care too much so we stick some tags at the end of our videos and that's fine. This channel could have 10 million subscribers and it won't change my life one bit. Except more money? We just love sharing and we like the people who enjoy watching.

[@LexyThomas134]

@@EvenDarker Facts keep doing what you're doing, love you're content

[@victorcristianilinca1319]

Dude all the wholes in the world are the same why to bother? if U see one you've seen them all😂 just joking nice content!

[@GDJSingh]

So Cool to watch someone do something so dangerous. I'm sure that I'll never try it but seeing yoi do it makes me... interested to say the least.

[@michaelcarney1961]

You no what I have run pubs/ restaurants most of my life but have ms now and in a wheelchair I was all most giving up on life but since I found your channel you have giving me a purpose in life. I probably never be able to do caving but yours and jacob’s words inspire me into living again even though I didn’t want to because not because of my ms but my niece Hannah 25 committed suicide this time last year then my dad died on 8th January this year then my mum’s beloved springer spaniel Deisel died in the summer I just thought life wasn’t worth living anymore but again you two with your words and vids make life worth living again so thank you very much x

[@EvenDarker]

Well that's all quite a lot. We love caving but we do our very best to never long for the darkness. Rather, it's our battle to bring light to the darkness. Sounds like you are attempting to do the same. Thanks for the kind words.

[@ericlangbein6343]

Yeah bro! Love ur vids..I think u have sum serious skills on a 1 to 10 scale I give u an 11 but u do alotta caving by yourself, just b safe dude..keep up the good work...

[@HappyPursuits]

Recently discovered your channels. I know you always say that your are safe but the viewing experience is still extremely intense. Phenomenal commitment to caving and also to cinematography. Thank you for all the amazing adventures. I’ve been binging for a week now.

[@EvenDarker]

We say we are safe but we are not really safe. But we're definitely having a good time.

[@BasedDad]

You sir are the real McCoy 👍 You are the only KZbin Channel (well both) that I will watch when there is new video. A lot of other adventure/survivalist KZbin channels have content, but too many videos of product reviews. Always keep it real; you will never go wrong.

[@EvenDarker]

Product reviews just mean someone is willing to lie for money. But whatever, that is their show. This is mine and we like to have a good time. No fuss. Thanks for watching!

[@heekomogwin]

Just recently discovering your channel. Your genuine candor about your own videos is what makes them worth watching. This shit freaks me out beyond belief, so I wouldn’t normally watch things like this. But knowing you’re posting these videos because you guys genuinely enjoy this extreme cave exploring and want to share that with the world, that’s what makes it enjoyable to watch something that normally freaks me out. Highest level of respect for what you guys do 👍💪🤝

[@EvenDarker]

Thank you! We're just down here havin a good time.

[@kennyhiggins7806]

Do what you enjoy doing, and if that makes you successful, what more could you even ask! I, to, did a job that I absolutely loved! I was a SteelWorker. I kind of fell into the job by accident, but it didn’t take a few weeks to figure out that it was exactly what I wanted! It’s Never work if you enjoy doing it. Keep up the Crawling and Duck walking. I love it!!

[@EvenDarker]

It's fortunate that you found something that you like doing. It's simply not true of everyone but... if it can be true it is certainly wonderful.

[@cindygreene1306]

The John Jones situation SCARED ME SO MUCH, watching that video suggested your videos. I at first thought you were insane, but now I’m that I see you are extremely knowledgeable and careful, it’s helped me not be so terrified of what you’re doing. THANK YOU

[@EvenDarker]

The John Jones situation is certainly scary but it's also an extreme anomaly. It represents caving about as much as plane crashes represent travel safety.

[@Denleeey]

do you guys ever come across cavers or just people that didnt make it out of the cave? If so how do you guys react to it because i cant imagine it gives you a nice feeling

[@EvenDarker]

I have never seen another human within miles of any of these caves. It seems like it would be interesting to see someone but the reality is, very few people are doing this. Even hardcore cavers don't go through these Crawley ones. Even hiking, the only people I see are hunters or mushroom pickers. Sometimes rock climbers in the limestone areas. In order to see other cavers you have to go through a highly public cave. And that's a good place to meet cool cavers but mostly that's just citizens walking through tourist caves. For cavers to make friends we join caving groups and then we go to caves together. You'll see some of that on this channel. Random people I'm gaving with from our caving group.

[@mstoyabvlogs5750]

This is so low for so long I regret this 😳 at that moment I felt bad

[@experiment_lain3292]

Man this my first time running into your channel. I subbed before you mentioned the like and subscribe issue. Thank you for not asking, plp will follow❤

[@EvenDarker]

We mostly just want to have a good time. I mostly find begging viewers for "help" to be somewhat inappropriate. And generally annoying.

[@NikitVR]

Very nice thoughts of wisdom 🙏 I subscribe and I like for the authenticity 👍🏻

[@EvenDarker]

Thank you!

[@mikeyhunter6849]

Haha. I think you’re channels awesome. You have an adventurous spirit. I think that’s dope. It’s so fun to watch you navigate these crazy tight spaces with ease and confidence. Keep it up! I subbed and I’ll continue to support you and Jake. 👌👍😎

[@brucede4271]

Love the caving wish I was there !! You guys are killing it you rock!!

[@brenttm3907]

Awesome!!🔥🔥💯

[@krystynahaywood1968]

I totally needed to hear this as I was thinking of a KZbin channel for myself but was unsure what format or what to do (unrelated around Social Work, prepping or gardening.... I think I'd rather enjoy doing the activity.... life's too short so enjoy what you do....

[@billsanders9387]

And occasionally, do the thing you fear and fear gives way to accomplishment.

[@stevenshaw8780]

Do you ever just find yourself wedged in one of those tight spots my friend. I'm just curious is all.😅

[@EvenDarker]

For a moment or two. Panic tries to creep in real quickly but getting truly stuck is extremely difficult. We try though!

[@wisemanbjj91]

You could make orbit commercials lol just while your crawling say “ dirty mouth clean it up with orbit “

[@billsanders9387]

Bat poo tastes better.

[@BlackBirdsWigWam]

The longer format is a must have for caving to a layman(to maintain some orientation), thanks friend.

[@andrewnicholas9079]

Where are the majority of caves you are exploring? State? Western United States?

[@EvenDarker]

Northwestern corner of the United States. We are within one day driving range of Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Utah, Nevada. Thousands and thousands of caves to explore!

[@jefffitz5242]

So glad I found this channel. You and Jacob have become my favorite KZbinrs. Thank you for these awesome videos.

[@billsanders9387]

We’re still at it!

[@xPriorZz]

First of all: sorry for my rusty english :) I just wanna say thank you for your videos/lessons about caving. Im watching your videos about a few months now and i enjoy them, because at first (im not claustrophobic) i got caught by the fact that people go down caves and enter tight squeezes like you do and I was wondering if I could ever do this as a planned tour with a guide some day. I've learned a lot from your videos and it really feels good to see your father/son relationship(or he is your neühew, i dont know actually) to Jacob, my father passed away three years ago when I was 20 years old. In this video you're talking about the things you enjoy doing them and that's one of the points your videos are so amazing to watch, because you can kinda feel the joy you have doing them. You're doing your thing and that's amazing! Greetings from Germany and keep up the amazing work! :)

[@EvenDarker]

Thank you so much for all the kind words. My mother's side of the family is all German. Only about 2 generations have been in the United States.

[@samburke3324]

So being a researcher or archiver just isn't a real job/ they're just stealing other people's hard work? Haha

[@EvenDarker]

In many cases, correct.

[@rollinsomethingbutiforgot]

Actually really appreciated that talk on success and perspective of success. Quite a nice treat in such an already amazing caving video Love all your content!! Stay safe (Sorry if I'm ever a know-it-all-jerk in the comments sonetimes. I just worry too much)

[@EvenDarker]

I'm learning about success. And failure. Life offers plenty of both but not necessarily the wisdom to handle either one perfectly.

[@drewwilliamforbush2927]

Love u guys, thanks for sharing these experiences with us. Youre like the Bob Ross of Caving

[@davidfaria6194]

I could not do what you do however I really enjoy watching you, crawling long those lava flows just has to be brutal on your stomach and clothes, I pray you stay safe and have fun 😊

[@kenblockshoots1864]

I definitely found your channel after searching John Jones videos. I have since subscribed and watched a ton of videos. The videos are well done, you and your nephew are awesome cavers and I think most people live vicariously through you. I personally have bad claustrophobia but find myself watching your videos daily. If there was a more open cave I could definitely see myself going with you guys. You seem like really cool down to earth ppl! Success will come just keep doing what you're doing. I see GoPro sponsoring you guys sooner than later you guys are the epitome of extreme/awesome.

[@EvenDarker]

Thanks so much! We're hoping national geo asks to come along... so we can watch them quit.

[@JeeFLaV_Qc]

you dont want tyour channel to be full of adds or sponsor, but yet you are going to sell your future video to television channel? wth is wrong with you. that both total oposite

[@EvenDarker]

Sounds like you're having a very rough time. I'm sorry this is happening to you.

[@CliveHQ]

I'm loving the timestamps it gives me something to look forward to while I watch the video!

[@Parker5484]

Recently found your channel, caving terrifies me, even watching was hard but i have watched a lot of content and it gets easier to watch you both in small spaces as you appear to do it with very good control. Well done for not selling out what you love to do.

[@EvenDarker]

Glad you are enjoying it! I'm not sure if we don't sell out on principle or if we just aren't cheap. We'll find out if somebody offers us a million bucks.

[@mahfah7911]

The best camera angles is facing them crawling and showing the ceiling or roof till head can stay up. And once in a while to the front. It gives better perspective on how narrow and hard it is for them to keep going. Phew.. one of the most difficult videos to watch of this channel or perhaps all channels on KZbin. Keep doing this to map or discover… wow … can’t imagine. Liked and subscribed.

[@oaphle6612]

I have always been afraid of spelunking, but after seeing your videos and how much fun you have you make me want to go one day. I appreciate this channel and people like you.

[@liite5848]

Eventually these videos will stop . In due time.

[@EvenDarker]

Don't be afraid.

[@HappyPursuits]

@7:50 the crack in the ceiling gives me the heebie jeebies. Isn’t it theoretically possible that cave passages, especially crawls like this, could experience wear & stress over time from cavers going through? Sort of like how hiking trails wear down over time? Those thoughts scare me as I watch 😂. I wish one day you discover an ancient treasure in some undiscovered section of a cave. I also think that it would be epic if you had a cable tv show and you travelled around the world exploring historic cave systems. The Grand Canyon, Egypt, Greece, Turkey, somewhere in Patagonia, Iceland, Oh yeah that would be a great show!

[@EvenDarker]

Probably not, especially considering cavers don't go through. Most of the caves you see us in are either never explored or perhaps explored by 4 or 5 people at the most. Maybe 10 people have been in this cave. Moreover, this isn't the kind of rock that collapses. Lava rock hardens quite a bit as it cools and it takes thousands of years to crumble away. This lava bed is relatively new at just a few thousand years old.

[@Baalzz302]

Love your videos! I’m curious about the air quality though. When I worked for city sewers, we always had to monitor (specifically the levels of oxygen) at all times when going below ground. Do you have to do that as well? Or do caves naturally have their own oxygen supply ecosystem going on?

[@EvenDarker]

Well that sounds rough. For sure the air here is better than the sewers! We do have oxygen gear and use it if necessary for testing. But it is rarely necessary as most caves do supply their own air. Caves, having a constant temperature we'll breathe air in-and-out because of the changing outside air temperature. So they work like a giant lung breathing fresh air in. Some caves get stale, some caves have a lot of bat poop, on rare occasions methane deposits. But we have oxygen testers for that.

[@Gametime_90]

I love watching your videos yall are the last of a dying breed thank you for posting 🔥 💪 💯

[@richardleetbluesharmonicac7192]

The lava tubes in the Pacific Northwest are vast

[@billsanders9387]

Some are vast, such as Falls Creek Cave, while some are very small. There are thousands.

[@AliHussain-zp7om]

Just watching you gives me panic attacks you're super human with great physical ability

[@lion-gc5rh]

Your caving having a great time, We are having a great time watching , On my sofa ,ok its the easy option , But thanks for your content ,Its great

[@EvenDarker]

If you really want to know how soft your sofa is, go do something extremely hard for a while. I imagine you do.

[@iqraanbhutta2324]

dude you are a big inspiration to me, because of you I lost my fear of caving and claustrophobia

[@EvenDarker]

Wow that's impressive!

[@VehiclesvsfordDEEP]

This guy knows all about caving. I'm very interested in caving. I would like to go in one. I know it's risky too. Love the video's 👍

[@nairbnetolsnav390]

Thanks for my daily dose of claustrophobia. Love the squeezes when someone else is doing it!!

[@InternalVitality110]

For the record I don’t mind you running a sponsor every now and then. That’s just extra money into the content creator I like to watch that u could put back into the channel. Plus if it really was ever a bother it should be ads in the video so the viewer had the option to skip it or maybe like something at the end of the vid. I love how humble you are but I believe you should be rewarded for such amazing and passionate content 😌

[@EvenDarker]

Thanks. Our primary purpose will always be to cave. Our secondary purpose will be to make cool videos of our caving adventures. Whether we have ads or not, we will never exist for ad revenue or popularity.

[@InternalVitality110]

@@EvenDarker I can respect the morals and stance you take. It’s a passion you truly have and that’s amazing. Keep up the great content!! Because without you I would have never ever seen such beautiful and amazing places. Stay safe out in the field!!

[@angelab904]

4:05 Crawling thru that tight space made me so claustrophobic even though normally I'm not... Lol. First time seeing one of your videos and you seem very authentic! You definitely deserve hundreds of thousands of followers and I'm sure you will have them soon.

[@EvenDarker]

Welcome to the dark frontier. Fortunately, we aren't living for subs or views. We enjoy caving and making videos. We're glad you're watching! Beyond that, we have no concerns.

[@JohnDoeSmith08]

It did get a little tight.

You can not move up or down or turn around or go backwards. If you really thought about this coffin that you're crawling through you'd panic. If there was an earthquake you'd die fast. If it didn't open up you'd be screwed. Man I don't know if that's bravery or stupidity.

[@Dubebiswajit]

I'm claustobhobic ... but I like the things the man does... take care n have a safe life brave dude❣️

[@mr.touchdown8677]

Bla bla bla bla.........

[@mclovin2408]

This channel has pretty much awoken some need for me to explore the underground, I’ve always been interested in things like the Paris catacombs and I even explored a little drain pipe about 2-3 feet wide not terribly tight but it was fun just to say I went down that dark hole nobody else is willing to go down and I had fun, and I know there is a cool little room in the middle of it, I’m now looking for a cave but one with maybe at the smallest a 2 foot squeeze, I’m still a beginner but this is definitely something you’ve made me want to do.

[@EvenDarker]

Cool. We like to encourage, if not outdoor life, than certainly healthy living. Nobody's going to get to their end of the life and which they spent more time inside playing games.

[@Galiant2010]

@@EvenDarker I think I might... I love game nights lol. When I find myself out on hikes or dog walks with friends I'm always thinking "We could be playing Catan right now..." I get more than enough excitement from watching your videos, though. I do find it fascinating, I'm just not the kind of person that enjoys taking life risks for fun. About the most risky activity I partake in is boating and fishing haha. But some people are just homebodies. We're satisfied by seeing the sights through the lens of others, like you, and don't feel that need to do it ourselves. The only compulsion I feel to travel has nothing to do with sightseeing, but trying local cuisines in other countries. And if I could do that from home that'd definitely be how I'd do it.

[@debit2315]

Tight restrictive caves and now potentially running into crazy, blood thirsty paddington bears 😮😮😮. I watch your videos for therapy to improve my claustrophobia (my brother trapped me as a young child in a sleeping bag where the zip in those days were only on the outside. The fact you constantly talk such interesting stuff, is the only reason I can watch it. I would or could never do this, as I would be a dangerous element to have underground. Have you ever had to deal with someone in full panic blocking your only way out?

[@soniadelgado9643]

I love your videos ❤ Jacob your dad and you are awesome ❤ Keep up with the great videos and they seem to help some with my claustrophobic ❤and my anxiety ❤

[@thereis-nonames]

your videos are amazing. The claustrophobia is great haha. keep doing you and educating the people.

[@Sig_P320]

Keep doing what you do. Your videos give me anxiety and i love it

[@trevorus]

What's the orange I see on the floor at 6:57?

[@EvenDarker]

Ha someone noticed! Good catch. It's just a piece of tape that was placed there... as a reference for when the map is created. Tape is placed at certain intervals and then a device, usually a laser is directed from point to point. Someone began mapping this cave but gave up.

[@stefanradosavljevic3651]

Am i crazy or is that Gold at 1:39 , 2:08 ??

[@EvenDarker]

Maybe both? It's not gold. There's a lot of rocks that have strange coloration and also glow when they are wet. * I checked the time stamps and it is pretty gold! Its smooth lava. Which gives it the right texture and the chemicals turn it yellow.

[@fabianthomas7655]

Love watching this guy . Mind you ive walked in caves as a boy and never got down and crawled through ill leave that to you just keep the videos rolling

[@anlangms7860]

I would literally have a panic attack in there! I feel stressed just watching you LOL

[@EvenDarker]

This was a tough cave.

[@Birkenhead.Raver_YNWA]

I've been a fan of your channel for a couple of years and I love your no nonsense approach to caving. This video shows your integrity and your right your channel is great because you don't have adverts and your not trying to sell products like most of the other sheep ...... Keep up the great work 😀

[@bengrant8819]

I love what you promote in healthy living and good mental health but these videos give me terrible mental health lol haha I'm joking but it does make me incredible anxious .

[@howardblevins4271]

These duds are crazy could u imagine getting stuck and not be able to get out .I would starte to Panick bad and freak out. I would die.just from treping out.

[@BrendaCreates]

How do you decide you can't go further?

[@EvenDarker]

The cave decides that. If I don't fit then I can't proceed.

[@Brandon_Mathers]

I mean there is plenty of other cave youtubers.. but yeah I get what ur saying.. do you!

[@CarnivoreConservative]

Oh thank God this cave is opening up, Proceeds to go down tight path. I love it!

[@DH-ij9pe]

The talk you gave while doing this was amazing. Thank you sooo much for your amazing channel, and choosing your viewers over advertisements, very rare to see these days

[@EvenDarker]

I may be wrong but I believe success can be built a different way. At least, we won't be copycast from the way everybody else was successful. And that is meaningful to me.

[@DH-ij9pe]

@@EvenDarker and it is meaningful to us viewers :), keep up the great content. You guys are seriously amazing

[@michaelboskovich6948]

Love this channel - my heart rate goes up just watching you -:)

[@billsanders9387]

Your comment raises our joy.

[@aineoconnell690]

@05.51 I had a full blown panic attack!! I honestly don’t know how you do this!! Fair play to you 👏

[@crappieking5592]

I would be way to scared of spiders to go inside any cave. Idk im a woos haha

[@ryanwoolley164]

A few days ago i was spinning out watching these cave vids now i wanna go try it myself lol. Mind over matter

[@roylemmens7321]

Watching this freaking me out, good job!😮

[@ccholten123]

Awesome vid sir!

[@EvenDarker]

Thank you!

[@doug8056]

I hope you're successful getting out of that one foot crevice in the earth you are crawling through.

[@klausklausensen5042]

So do you speak German? Greatings from Germany! Love your videos!

[@EvenDarker]

I can sing a couple Christmas carols in German. ; )

[@klausklausensen5042]

@@EvenDarker dear Santa, I wish that he sings some German Christmas songs in a tight cave! Seriously I would die watching this! With Jacob together!

[@danielballew747]

I love you guys you got guts!! Keep doing you its amazing!!

[@billsanders9387]

We mostly just think about it as having an unusual hobby. Thanks. Caveman’s dad.

[@Galiant2010]

Lava candles... all I can think of is "fossilized turd" lol.

[@Edessa_G]

I understand the word gets banded about a lot, but you are truly inspirational 👍

[@aowbsx]

I love your videos because of how uncomfortable they make me feel. I could never do this stuff!

[@o1mod855]

we appreciate your caving insanity lol

[@billsanders9387]

Like the guy banging his head on the asylum wall because it “feels so good when I quit!” Successfully completing a tough cave is exciting. Caveman’s dad. B

[@afterthegoldrush7369]

Youve just pushed your way nearly 2 tonnes of mud

[@jdgreen3703]

❤

[@down-down-down]

Having watched a good portion of your videos, I'll say this: They are the most enjoyable caving videos I know, because the feel genuine, carefully done, and unique. After forcing myself through the first ones (as a somewhat claustrophobic person), I've come to enjoy everything you put out, as it relaxes me after long days as a parent. Thank you for that!

[@EvenDarker]

Well thank you for the kind words. It's appreciated. We only have one goal in this to have a good time. Good time caving good time making videos. Nothing else.

[@trees3987]

This video was so good, We even got a Frank Sinatra reference lol

[@EvenDarker]

Also had Fleetwood Mac "Go your own way" in my head.

[@motoprof1441]

Crawling 100 feet in a hole, no room to turn around, can't lift his head more than two inches, yeah, perfect time for a philosophy lecture. Awesome. Keep up the great work.

[@EvenDarker]

It passes the time and fills the dark void! ; )

[@paulflur4519]

I think you guys are awesome. I wish I had some caves here in Deep South Louisiana, but I’d have to travel to get cool caves like you guys get. Thanks for letting me live vicarious through you and I hope that I’ll get to get at least one cave that isn’t required to buy a ticket.

[@EvenDarker]

Thank you! You have lots of caves. These caves aren't necessarily near our house. We generally Drive 2 hours for caving and we consider that close. If you drive 2 hours you'll have more caves in one small area than we have into three states surrounding us. You live in one of the most cave rich areas of the entire world. Big caves. Long caves. Extraordinarily beautiful caves Good luck!

[@nexdownfallrs]

i Looooooveee your videos :) bingewatching all your videos atm ;D .You and your nephew are so likeable :))) greets from germany :)

[@EvenDarker]

Thank you so much!

[@pittviper6320]

I have to ask. As your crawling through that 1ft passage, how would you turn around and get back if you run out of room? I am a none caver by the way. I'm just curious. 🇬🇧 fan.

[@EvenDarker]

We can back straight up! If I don't think I can backstraight out of a passage I will turn around and go into the passage feet first.