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Below is a list of some the gear we use for caving which we purchased on Amazon. Most of our gear which was not purchased on Amazon is not listed here.
*A few things given to us by companies for free. These are not product endorsements, nor do we get anything from this. We simply appreciated the free stuff.
Free shoes!
(good inexpensive hiking shoes)
nortiv8shoes.com/
Free blanket/sleeping bag
(The East Hills outdoor blanket can be bought on Amazon. Not super cheap but it is SUPER light and very warm. Great for hiking with a very light bag.)
easthillsoutdoors.com/
Headlamps (recommended)
NEBO Transcend 1000-Lumen Headlamp Flashlight: 5 Mode Rechargeable LED Head Lamp; 1,000 Lumen Turbo function; adjustable reflective head strap - 7001 www.amazon.com/dp/B084HM37CR/...
Usually cheaper alternative headlamp
(excellent but heavy)
MsForce Ultimate LED Headlamp,... www.amazon.com/dp/B081XZWMN8?...
The big torch flashlight (recommended)
Fenix LR40R 12000 Lumen 845 Yards... www.amazon.com/dp/B07TK3WLQV?...
Pants
CQR Men's Tactical Pants, Water... www.amazon.com/dp/B08V8HHKMZ?...
Shoes
Skechers Men's Terrabite Oxford,... www.amazon.com/dp/B075PC2PG6?...
Elbow pads
Fox Racing Adult TITAN RACE... www.amazon.com/dp/B008RZUC94?...
Helmet
Tontron Hiking Climbing Caving... www.amazon.com/dp/B06XC4GBHN?...
Selfie stick
Smatree Q3 Telescoping Selfie... www.amazon.com/dp/B00XN1P9QI?...
Small pack
Small 30L Rucksack Military... www.amazon.com/dp/B07QZ4LMKP?...
Large pack
Small 30L Rucksack Military... www.amazon.com/dp/B07R3FL18C?...
GoPro (recommended)
GoPro HERO9 Black - Waterproof... www.amazon.com/dp/B08DK5ZH44?...
Sony camera (great, but not tough)
Sony RX100 VII Premium Compact... www.amazon.com/dp/B07VPQV7BY?...
Underwater flashlight (excellent)
Abom Pro Diving Flashlight Kit,... www.amazon.com/dp/B07R7T2252?...
Off-camera audio (excellent)
Sony ICD-UX570 Digital Voice... www.amazon.com/dp/B082QL6KLG?...
Batteries (cheap source of decent 18650 rechargeable batteries)
Tactical Flashlight,Super Bright... www.amazon.com/dp/B07WNWFQDW?...
Battery source again
Super Bright 2000 Lumen 18650... www.amazon.com/dp/B07SQLRMQH?...
Waterproof socks (work)
RANDY SUN 100% Waterproof Skiing... www.amazon.com/dp/B07DDC5259?...
Climbing gear
Descender
PETZL Stop Descender www.amazon.com/dp/B07RNQ544D?...
Tie-off rope
Sterling Ropes 1" Tubular... www.amazon.com/dp/B00I3N5KBK?...
Chest ascender
Climbing Technology | Chest... www.amazon.com/dp/B009ZJ2H5I?...
Wildken Rock Climbing Chest... www.amazon.com/dp/B086PBW99C?...
Harness
YaeCCC Climbing Harness for Fire... www.amazon.com/dp/B073LSTSW3?...

[@ExcaliBurnGD]

How do you deal with claustrophobia... Any solution?

[@CalvinHikes]

Patience. You're just in a hurry. Claustrophobia is an anxiety based on desire to escape a situation quickly. You must know that you will be able to get out, and simply do not need to be in a hurry to do so. It's the trick for many problems. You're just in a hurry. It is good to wait.

[@ExcaliBurnGD]

@@CalvinHikes omg youre right, thanks for replying...

[@Otterwaffle]

@@CalvinHikes i have generalized anxiety, and this answer was just so soothing omg

[@antsfr1416]

Don't go in tight places 😂

[@ExcaliBurnGD]

@@antsfr1416 bro im even have small anxiety toward lift 💀

[@dutch2]

This how my dad went to school

[@fxrisxmxli]

Your dad must be a spider

[@Mattiass]

🎵 Spiderdad spiderdad 🎵

[@leil5969]

Hi dutch :D

[@32bitshogun66]

It's only the easyest part

[@ablabla880]

According to my Dad, they collected fruits ob the way and it was always freezing too. And of course all on foot.

[@hfjdlofhdkjd]

If there was ten million dollars , one hundred feet in , I would remain poor.

[@CalvinHikes]

It's not that we think there is money in these caves, but whatever is at the back of them, we will find it!

[@jazmynrabbit5740]

😂

[@jer6162]

I totally agree 100 percent. And whatever is in the back of that cave my life is not worth trying to find it or to say I have ben there.

[@rottenotten85]

The money i spend buying heavy equipment to dig the Mf up will pay for itself 🤣

[@returned17]

Me too for sure.

[@ScrambledLamb]

When someone turns on the light in your kitchen at night, how long does it take for you to scurry back under the fridge?

[@CalvinHikes]

Lol. That's a first. pretty good.

[@erikcarey456]

Still replying to a year old video. Good man. The relationship you and Jacob have is amazing. Keep up the good work and thanks for not only the entertainment but the knowledge along the way.

[@brycep7093]

@@CalvinHikes respect for being able to take a joke, some people have difficulty doing that.

[@CosmicTarantula115]

@@CalvinHikes very good, just like you 👉🏻

[@yuzuki_seo5209]

I basically dont scurry i run like sonic like hell nawh what the f goin out there john!,

[@seba_dud]

I used to have claustrophobia, but after watching your videos and seeing how to be safe, go slow, and move systematically, i have more claustrophobia

[@CalvinHikes]

Funny

[@SenseiRoads2001]

😂😂

[@zbrfox]

spiders be like: man i love this cave, tight space, no humans, no predators, huh thats a big spider... thats- OH WHAT THE FU-

[@hadim_mc]

Lmao

[@pixelz9067]

LMAO

[@ELi_Silver]

Human : …Hello there

[@kokofrancis]

@@ELi_Silver Spider: Ah, the crawler(because Humans crawl into the caves, okay I'll stop), General Human

[@hamzahsaddique1512]

Lol

[@getar112]

Nature: creates small caves for insects rodents and other small creatures. Humans:........I’m gonna wiggle my body through it

[@augu345]

Exactly....

[@bultronlagore4932]

In order to discover and map out new cave systems. Nothing abnormal about this. Well, maybe for someone who only interacts with nature through a 📱 📺 .

[@helios1336]

Nature isn't creating it for rodents and insects, they just make best use of it. After your logic water should only be availabe to fish, lol.

[@bultronlagore4932]

@@helios1336 Exactly. Very well said!

[@TheShadowBannedBandit]

@@helios1336 Really it more comes down to how your outlook on life is cause your example can be explained with a vin-diagram. If nature is conscious caves "could" be made for insects, rodents, and other small creatures. If nature is not.. random shit.

[@nichollle]

this is like watching a train wreck. i can't look away. with all due respect, you people are insane. subbed.

[@CalvinHikes]

Welcome to the dark frontier. Of train wrecks.

[@Killjoy0329]

Jake “There’s no reason to panic, what’s the worst that can happen? Getting stuck?” In my mind the image of me getting stuck, cave collapses, heavy rain emerges, flashlight goes out all at once

[@CalvinHikes]

You could still get out! ; )

[@bl0bf1sh50]

@@CalvinHikes no

[@SSSyndrome214]

@@CalvinHikes Could you please share any tips, tricks, or techniques for getting out of a cave like that in the event that a flash flood occurs?

[@m00seknucklejohnson45]

All I can say is John jones nutty putty cave...if you haven’t seen it be warned you may become claustrophobic after watching

[@dormetheus]

I'm claustrophobic AF, but the fact is, you can't crawl into something that you can't crawl out, unless there's gravity. You're only going to get thinner

[@IvanIvanovv]

Its weird that this is the embodiment of horror and terror to me and this man is loving every second of it. Im getting claustrophobic thinking about it and im not even claustrophobic. 10/10

[@benfarmer7841]

I’m claustrophobic and this sucks

[@7Thegamer1]

Its like... I like this but aghughhgghugh

[@v4nek736]

Жиза получается

[@leonardsalt]

Everyone's claustrophobic on tight caves, still love em lol

[@SometimesTurtle]

Impressive right? I am instantly in love with this channel, I came from Dive Talk, lol, somehow found myself in love with caves, really because they lead to areas un-tarnished by man, letting us view a bit of God's beauty in his creations.

[@CakeBanditJr]

I'm not what you would consider claustrophobic BUT this gives me MAJOR anxiety! Major props to y'all!

[@billsanders9387]

Appreciate the viewers

[@JXC25]

As someone who never really knew their father, I really respect the bond you share with Jacob. The way you reassure him of the situation, and he to you, and how you remind him to keep talking to you. You guys are a solid team, and I enjoy seeing you guys communicate and accomplish what you set out to do.

[@billsanders9387]

Uncle/nephew. In some videos you will find Jacob’s father, sister, other Uncle and Aunt, and even grandpa. Caving goes back 65 yrs in the family history.

[@addyplatebody]

A tight space full of spiders is literally what a majority of my nightmares are. Serious respect for this guy

[@CalvinHikes]

Be careful... kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYKaooWHg9Ganqs

[@lxw6657]

It's a good thing there wasn't any spiders in there.

[@kit_kit4168]

Those spiders cant bite you luckly so you would be fine, but i could understand how you would still be scared, but i dont have arachidphobia so i would be fine

[@DrDark-im9kv]

They aren't even spiders, they're called daddy long legs and they're closer related to scorpions, they're also completely harmless to humans.

[@DrDark-im9kv]

@@kit_kit4168 they aren't spiders but arachnophobia would probably still kick in for whoever has it, that would suck imo.

[@BuckScrotumn]

“What’s the worst that can happen?” Oh I don’t know? Literally one of the most slow, excruciating and mentally shattering deaths imaginable?

[@CalvinHikes]

That sounds fine.

[@Quiksilversurf311]

@@CalvinHikes Seek treatment, or just do it the fast way. ;)

[@angelv5170]

@@Quiksilversurf311 why would you even say something like that. Yea it’s crazy but it’s something he enjoys and he’s not forcing anyone else. You’re just uncomfortable because this guy doesn’t have fear and for some reason that offends you

[@rhyoutv3168]

@@angelv5170 he's just upset he will never be brave as him and his son.

[@HazeLmao]

@@Quiksilversurf311 the point of life is to take risks. if he dies doing this i’m sure he won’t regret the years he spent honing his craft and the memories he made along the way.

[@rhapsodyinglue8758]

I appreciate this form of artistry. The mental discipline gained from these challenging caves can be used in every walk of life. Nothing but respect

[@billsanders9387]

…and in the days that life slows down to a crawl.

[@pgtips4240]

This one was particularly unsettling watching it because if Jacob got into difficulty both of you were stuck. Everything was dependent on Jacob for a time. This must have been very difficult psychologically with someone in front blocking the only way out. But wow, you guys are really tough and brave, I will never do what you guys do but I find it fascinating to watch. It's because of you guys the rest of us get to see what lies under the ground without taking the risk, but I guess thats the decision we all have, to take the risks and be adventurous or just be content watching whatever video you guys present to the world. I am definitely in the latter camp. 🙂

[@billsanders9387]

We love the discovery AND the risk. It’s our family tradition for as far back as we can trace.

[@andrewh8125]

How some people think this is “FUN” is beyond me.

[@CalvinHikes]

What else is beyond you?

[@readein]

@@CalvinHikes Understanding subjectiveness

[@xkarea2]

Skydiving and similar

[@mmmmmm2718]

@@xkarea2 skydiving i understand why people might find that fun but thid stuff i cant i would be panicking the whole time

[@xkarea2]

@@mmmmmm2718 I feel you.

[@husker22chad63]

This is literally more scary than any/every horror film I have ever watched.

[@CalvinHikes]

Is perfect! That's high praise!

[@husker22chad63]

@Needii I’ll do that. Thank you!

[@MassHysteriaHD]

Watch The descent

[@Doikel]

@@MassHysteriaHD ya this reminds me more of the descent not as above so below like the other guy suggested that's still a great movie but more just underground tunnels and passage ways more than this crazy nature made cave shit

[@willo7734]

I never realized I was claustrophobic until I watched some of these videos. They are fun to watch though!

[@dylerturden8018]

"Don't get distracted, keep talking" now I see how you guys get through it in order to do what you love, you're upbeat, stimulated but collected under the surface in order to keep panic and fear from entering your mind when the going gets tight

[@billsanders9387]

Exactly. Cave chatter helps too.

[@yourdailynepaliman]

This is how our parents went to school

[@billsanders9387]

Both ways. Great comment.

[@Hollyclown]

Spider Therapist: Cave Human doesn’t exist, it can’t hurt you. Cave Human:

[@hitnrun66]

LOL

[@alsyrriad]

@@cgplays9 LOL

[@oswald3845]

@@alsyrriad LOL

[@spimbles]

the day where comment chains become funny is the day where hell freezes over

[@isaacdamm8945]

@@spimbles LOL

[@siegfriedschmitz5260]

I am a skydiver and i was only a little bit nervous at my first alone jump from 4000 meters. But never ever I would even try do what you guys do. Not for a million dollar.

[@CalvinHikes]

And I would not skydive.

[@xx_detox2623]

i actually would enjoy sky diving i am dying to do it but i might panic

[@bengermin3104]

Skydiving is so much less scary than underground

[@JinxBikeRace]

I'm counting down the days till I turn 18 to go skydiving. Never been scared of heights and cant wait to learn

[@JinxBikeRace]

@@siegfriedschmitz5260 thanks man

[@coffinconfetti417]

"Cave Strip Club, come today!" I love these guys 😂

[@billsanders9387]

Just no decent music for the show. 🙄

[@MikeJones-kh2be]

Different strokes for different folks. I’m not sure there’s any amount of money on the planet that I could be paid to go into one of those holes… nothing but respect for you guys. The courage is immeasurable

[@billsanders9387]

As is the thrill of discovery. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@lorenguaylg]

This is like your dad saying "hey son let's go swimming" and then taking you to a major shipping port with container ships and jumping over the side. Seems like there is safer waters to swin so to speak

[@CalvinHikes]

Lol. That's a funny illustration though. For the record we did start easy and we've just ended up here.

[@mister_M.]

Lol 100

[@kasvo1199]

@@CalvinHikes hey I'm glad you enjoy it . Thanks for sharing stay safe!

[@philipwalton4877]

Your Son has balls of steel.. and a calmness that can’t be taught

[@vinceemery5943]

I don’t think that’s actually his son, I’m pretty sure it’s hit nephew or something

[@Priscila98245]

@@vinceemery5943 it's his nephew.

[@skepticmoderate5790]

You can teach it.

[@Te_Enzo_]

That why they get stuck. Because of the brass balls they have to carry.

[@zoeyredmond5501]

This is how you teach it

[@cmart020]

However dangerous, however "insane" all this may look like, it is thanks to people like you, who dare to explore places and things no one else dares to, that humanity evolves. Thank you for exploring. Thank you for sharing your experiences, discoveries, fears, knowledge and all that goes with it.

[@CalvinHikes]

Well that's all very nice you are welcome and thank you

[@zombiemom6701]

Agree. I have no desire to descend deep into the sea or ascend to space yet it’s the explorers who have given us our world today.

[@Jonassvensson-uv9zd]

we are all explorers

[@skyvader1238]

In what way does humanity evolve doing this?

[@Jonassvensson-uv9zd]

@@skyvader1238 "This" is a consequence of humans will to explore, ant that will is one thing that make us evolve.

[@solarguyloucks]

Love Jacobs narration, really helps to know what is going through your mind and why you’re doing things. Amazing work Jacob and Calvin!!!

[@theparadigmshift74]

When i was in the young marines, we went in a cave in Pennsylvania and they had us crawl through a small, quite long spot. We all had to turn our headlamps off, because the leaders didnt want the kids to panic when we saw how tight it was . We were belly crawling and you could lift your head up 5 inches and your helmet would hit the top of the cave. Then one of the bigger kids up front turned his light on and everyone could see how narrow and claustraphobic is was, and he started panicing and wouldnt move, so we sat there for like 10 min. They finally got him to move and finish the course lol. What a ride!

[@CalvinHikes]

That is crazy. great story. And it confirms one of my techniques of closing my eyes when I minute tight passage. I wouldn't call ignorance bliss but it's certainly better than knowing the truth in some situation.

[@theparadigmshift74]

@@CalvinHikes yes forsure!! And they deff knew that lol

[@budgetadventurer9387]

I went through the Vietnamese Tunnel tour. I’m never gonna do that ever again.

[@natepascal8055]

I also was in the young marines and we did the same thing

[@theparadigmshift74]

@@natepascal8055 sick bro!! I think i went in 2005

[@Oorlich95]

I have chronic anxiety and a panic disorder, and this is my worst fear. I'm also a masochist, apparently.

[@jinxhex5910]

what a combo

[@NightSoulco]

@@jinxhex5910 lmaooo

[@fortelar]

now that is something lol

[@dasaniwolf8902]

That makes two of us then. Ha!

[@yesi726]

@@dasaniwolf8902 Now 3 😀

[@talitajacobs8287]

Your shirts shredded just like you. 👍🤣. Brilliant!

[@CalvinHikes]

Now he refers to himself in such a manner. It's an old joke Jacob!

[@MrHellShot]

The algorithm blessed me yesterday and ive been binge watching your videos, great stuff!

[@CalvinHikes]

Thank you. Welcome to the dark frontier.

[@JayBubblez]

When I 1st went in a tight cave the only thing that freaked me out was when I wanted to get out I wanted out instantly! I realized how long it took me to crawl in and it will take the same amount of time to crawl out if not longer, like Jake said stay calm & breathe slowly.

[@CalvinHikes]

Exactly. It's a little bit like rock climbers who at some point... The body begins rejecting what you are doing and wants down. You have to remain calm and leave slowly and there is no other way.

[@sazam1966]

@@CalvinHikes That's actually a good comparison. After spending a 5 hours climbing a big wall, being 150m above ground and feeling only numbness and pain in my fingers and toes, i discovered some inner strength i didn't know i had. Those last 20m were a torture, but i knew i had to finish and the 2 other guys with me were in the same condition. And there still was the loooong walk down that lasted a good 2 hours. Staying calm and focused in these conditions requires nerves of steel, but you need it because you have to continue without forgetting about security rules and getting everyone to the end and home safely.

[@SushiArmageddon]

@@sazam1966 this is also why it's good to test your skills gradually rather than making big jumps.

[@nightw4tchman]

I had this issue the first time I slept in a mummy sleeping bag. I had to tell myself to calm down and relax so I could get out. Could not imagine this in a deep cave.

[@alanhillyard1639]

Why didn’t you rappel down?

[@astari_1014]

This actually makes me very uncomfortable. Thank you.

[@CalvinHikes]

You are certainly welcome.

[@UntamediNeon]

I agree lol

[@TheWarriorPatriot]

And yet we watch...

[@yapzor2623]

then your weak

[@A-LittleForestt]

@@yapzor2623 ooh okay sTrOnG gUy

[@Thanatos833]

This! Along with losing my parents, it literally my worst fear. I would rather be mauled by a lion than do this. This combines my claustrophobia, with my fear of drowning with my fear of suffocation.

[@joshswimmerly7110]

You guys are seriously on another level of human. Your comment about it makes the brain do some very interesting things blue me away. You are searching your own souls in those places and it's probably exhilarating.

[@billsanders9387]

Cave chatter is calming.

[@joshswimmerly7110]

@@billsanders9387 haha I can't find anything calming about being in a cave. Or any right place for that matter but I get why it works for the select few that can take it.

[@jac7264]

i would never do anything like this for any amount of money

[@SteveJobIess]

Well no one is offering to pay you, so that works itself out.

[@lancemcree9614]

@@SteveJobIess I’ll pay them a $100 if they do this so you’re wrong

[@SteveJobIess]

@@lancemcree9614 i will pay you $100 not to pay them so I am right.

[@liamcampbell4485]

@@SteveJobIess i will pay him $100 to pay him $100

[@nukalaipasaka]

@@liamcampbell4485 I will pay you 100 to pay him 100 to pay him 100

[@theron3000ify]

“No one wants to back out, thats not fun” Wait, this is for fun?

[@CalvinHikes]

It's the most fun I've ever had.

[@Sebastian-cu2zq]

@@CalvinHikes THE MOST FUN ?

[@psedowoodo3334]

@@CalvinHikes this man needs help

[@sippin1411]

@@CalvinHikes I would rather get bit by a snake then to ever go near one of these caves I would literally break down internally

[@ArWaider]

You're living the life, man! Keep going and keep having fun!!

[@zanderman27]

Anyone else on a spree of watching crazy cave videos?

[@natetwitchell1969]

the way this video was shot was incredible. the music gives off the feeling like one of you is going to to get fatally stuck, and induces fear and a surreal feeling of the reality of the dangers of this activity. when you talk tell jacob about how he could get wedged and die folded up adds to that feeling. this is a very good video

[@CalvinHikes]

Thank you! Taking videos is the hardest part about the caving! Interesting, I almost didn't post this one because I didn't think it was good enough. I think perhaps people like it for its simplicity. Just a real grinder.

[@kenkaniff6142]

@@CalvinHikes hey hats off to you both. That’s insane. Talk about keeping panic at bay. I guess once you’re in there in the moment it might not affect one the same way. Crazy.

[@eckolegend6560]

One of my favorite parts about this channel is the honesty. You don’t act like what you’re doing doesn’t have people shaking in their chairs, instead you give tips and work through that panic with them. I used to not be able to make it through even half of the types of videos, incredibly well done

[@CalvinHikes]

Thank you! That's a great compliment we appreciate it. We do try to be honest. Even in the way a video is constructed. We figure the caves are crazy enough we can just be pretty straightforward and it will be entertaining without us attempting to make it more or less dangerous. We even have videos on the 2nd channel where we literally quit out of fear.

[@ingridgustavsson3012]

Im getting better at watching longer and longer. Its a process

[@davidmolyneux7284]

@@CalvinHikes what's your 2nd channel please

[@AbrahamDelgado2023]

The way you always talking and complimenting your son is just so good.He will come back to this video when he grow up,and realize how proud you are of him.

[@zachrose4081]

Love your content. Very thought about and enlightening.

[@CalvinHikes]

Thank you so much!

[@robertjohnredrupp2405]

Thinking of the poor man who died stuck down a gap he could not retreat out of... shit, that's the stuff my nightmare are made of !

[@waffles4life893]

John Jones

[@Yash-os1gs]

Had to watch chill videos to make myself go to sleep after i saw that video.

[@eatmyshortsman926]

Nutty putty

[@communicationcandy1707]

That video haunts me still. Watched it years ago.

[@misterballa4130]

The Nutty Putty Caves…

[@lactosebees7890]

You’ve given so many people (including me) a window into something that we would never, under any circumstances, do ourselves. So badass.

[@billsanders9387]

Great comment.

[@masterdebater2830]

@@billsanders9387 truly good job... your insane to me though...

[@uncolorr]

true

[@HopliteWarlord]

I love your channel, I am super claustrophobic in my old age but I can't get enough of your incredible channel. You and Jacob are awesome dudes and whatta a team you make!! Keep up the good work and stay safe! Greetings from Australia....🇦🇺

[@billsanders9387]

What is “old age”? Grandpa here, still caving in mid 70’s.

[@Cobra-yo7fx]

Dang, nice video! Thank god I found this channel and this video in my home feed!

[@titleloanman]

Just watching you two fills me with primal terror. And yet, I can’t stop.

[@CalvinHikes]

Perfect. We like to think, we are the primal terror.

[@LemuelDunleavy]

"You can get unstuck the same way you got stuck." Why do I feel like that's not true at all? Lol

[@CalvinHikes]

Because it was spoken by a 15 year old boy who is trying to speak while wandering through a cave.

[@LemuelDunleavy]

@@CalvinHikes Fair enough 👍💯

[@theneveravenger6718]

@@CalvinHikes nah, trust me just laugh it off. You can never win the internet. All I can say is, you are brave enough so the rest of us can be driven into madness by anxiety.

[@coreygreen4756]

It actually has a lot of truth to it, If a series of actions led to one being stuck, reversing those actions could in fact get you un-stuck, of course there are variables in play such as not being able to reverse the actions, but id say it’s a great mentality to have especially at his age

[@kubo5185]

@@coreygreen4756 Yeah that is all true. And that n.1 variable is, we can't reverse gravity.

[@GeeHood666]

I love living vicariously through you! Thanks for all you do man. I’d love to get into spelunking and possible diving one day but I’ll admit it scares the shit out of me

[@kzce8290]

Very insightful commentaries. Thank you for your bravery

[@erdosibalint5768]

This is my worst nightmare... I... I would NEVER EVER do this in my ENTIRE life. I don’t get it how people actually like this activity

[@floresdta]

They like the money they generate off ad revenue from viewers like you. Thank you.

[@abrahamim2523]

@@floresdta no amount of money is going to get me crawl into tight spaces in caves, no thanks

[@floresdta]

@@abrahamim2523 if you made it out of your mothers womb you can make it out of a cave I believe in u

[@communicationcandy1707]

It forces them into flow state. Ironically, trapping their body free’s their mind.

[@clearpiss5441]

Not everyone is claustrophobic

[@ianduarte1992]

I appreciate you guys are having fun, and i imagine youre following the propper safety procedures, but theres no way in hell i would ever get into a space like that, it terrifies me and its hard to understand how anyone can have fun like this. Anyway, cheers mates, hope you keep doing what you find fun.

[@CalvinHikes]

Thank you so much! If safety was a superpriority we would just stay-at-home I suppose. but we're just out here having a good time.

[@ianduarte1992]

@@CalvinHikes glad to know, all fun comes with a small degree of risk, but taking the propper measures is always important, it is a bit hard to watch for me, but you guys seem to know what youre doing and having a good time while doing it, and thats what matters.

[@nikhilspeaking]

@@CalvinHikes; this is such an honest and logical answer.

[@akiraigarashi2874]

@@ianduarte1992 Same. Just thinking about the ways it can horribly go wrong keeps me away

[@RavenDumpster]

Adrenaline is a hell of a drug

[@FeedYourGladezZGaming]

You're a brilliant teacher. Constantly asking Jacob how he's feeling, what he's feeling and making him question different things. And also redirecting him when he gets distracted. Bravo to you both, my diving instructors were similar, I'd never have the courage for this though! 👏

[@hauntedsunsets]

I've watched a handful of videos about caving, and the descriptions of crawling through a space where you're forced to belly crawl have always terrified me. really just twists my stomach. normally enclosed spaces aren't a big problem for me, hell sitting in a closet is actively comforting. but it's when I can feel something pressed around my body that I just lose it. always reminds me of that time as a kid I was trying to make a snow fort, but upon realizing I'd made a tunnel I didn't fully fit through it felt like I had a damn heart attack rambling aside, one of the things about caving that's always stuck with me is the idea of "why is this just big enough for me to fit through? why wouldn't it just be too small?" and this video really put that feeling into perspective for me. caves like this were never made with humans in mind, but not only is it just big enough to get into - there's even this convenient little "room" that's just big enough to manage to turn around. just wild to see

[@motouechi]

Watching him sound happy as he contorts himself literally cracks my psyche; I involuntarily scream inside.

[@billsanders9387]

Our insides has to put up with the crazy places our outsides takes it.

[@charlesrichards2632]

First thing that comes to mind, “abandon hope all ye who enter here”….You guys are nuts! Stay safe.

[@shreemoyamahapatra6502]

I guess it's aldous from mlbb.

[@paulovaldivieso7718]

@aloner The divine comedy by Dante Alighieri

[@deejhayasperga5465]

thy worshiper of nhentai hath appeared

[@radornic2387]

@@shreemoyamahapatra6502 mlbb is crap

[@Ty-nq4fh]

You two are nuts. Love the videos!

[@ericheng9790]

Mindblowing, great video, wish you two the best!

[@Tony-fp7cn]

If the claustrophobic feeling of the cave wasn’t enough for you, it also includes spiders. Good luck 🕷

[@Cyber_Disc66]

omg lol

[@willow3892]

Yeah, often they'll camp out in massive groups and cover one wall and the second you touch it, they all start running around like tiny little tumbleweeds lol. I'm not afraid of spiders so that doesn't make me uncomfortable but I can imagine how it could put off somebody else.

[@sonymicronin]

@@willow3892 Same, spiders are actually cool and very amazing creatures. The bugs and insects I don’t like are roaches, grass hoppers, mosquitoes, and wasps

[@AspiLeo]

@@Cyber_Disc66 Kras de qalmar i gerindol vacant i nuul.

[@leah8900]

@@sonymicronin Yeah, I like spiders. Sometimes, I feel that they are misunderstood, even though some of them can be poisonous.

[@noreenpangan3575]

Video : "Do not watch if you have anxiety" Me : Watches anyways

[@gougeaway666]

Great to see a father out there teaching his son life skills! Great work and sending love and prayers from Australia!

[@CalvinHikes]

Thank you!

[@vickyvictor2257]

Why why why,,I just crap myself watching all your tight spots in all ure great videos.1000% thumbs up to u and your kids, I really hope we get to c u all as main actors in a family cave movie ,,totally well done

[@spritzer99]

I struggle to watch your videos, but i had to go under my house the other week(im 6ft and 275lbs) and got kind of wedged and started to panic then thought of your videos and tips and was fine thanks my man! stay safe.

[@CalvinHikes]

That's pretty cool. There's no trick. You get in a tight situation either under your house in a cave or even in life... And the choice is to panic or stay calm. Only one of those results in the ability to make good decisions.

[@Airik1111bibles]

Yeah my remote fell behind my bed I had to crawl under to get it ...Never again. Thats my tolerance level LOL 😉🤣

[@swynty5767]

It's weird that Skydiving is a piece of cake compared to this

[@MultiEpicGameing]

You guys are amazing I suffer bad from claustrophobia and some times struggle to watch your videos but my god they are good you guys are brilliant keep safe keep doing what your doing keep uploading travel the world and explore every cave on the planet god bless guys

[@billsanders9387]

He does, and thanks for the great comment

[@ricardocabral312]

If only we could have the control off these gentlemans 👌🏼👍😎

[@JoshO423]

Kid: “What’s the worst that can happen? You get stuck? But you can get unstuck.” Nutty Putty Cave: “ARE YOU SO SURE ABOUT THAT.”

[@thatoneguy611]

It’s different when you fall into a hole. You can’t unfall.

[@CrowdContr0l]

I don’t think that guy meant to fall into a hole.

[@counter26112]

They went in the nutty putty

[@EvenDarker]

Come over to our second channel! ; )

[@MLMenjoyer]

I love the content on both your channels but I wonder why there are separate?

[@HitLeftistsWithHammers]

" even darker " Precisely the sort of content I want to see. Lol.

[@ollah4]

omg I didn’t realise there was a second channel, thank you!

[@ollah4]

@@HitLeftistsWithHammers so true 😂

[@royale3993]

Liar

[@mahfah7911]

That music just adds so much to this situation. It becomes survival story. Loved it

[@sidon_is_my_husband]

i have acute anxiety. i always watch this instead of horror movies!

[@billsanders9387]

Fun comment. We probably should provide the popcorn.

[@sidon_is_my_husband]

@@billsanders9387 no worries I already have it 🤭

[@fcukugimmeausername]

I'm not one to lose my nerves and panic but I would completely lose my nerves and panic.

[@JotaroKujo_JJBA]

Spider 1: ayo Josh, you see this shit? Spider 2: Yeah what in God's name is this human doing

[@trouty7947]

It's amazing seeing how much you can talk yourself calm. But holy HECK you guys such strength of will! It's not that you're not scared of caving anymore, it's that you are able to control your fear, and know how you react under that stress.

[@dextor0000]

There is no way I would ever ever do this......UNLESS i have that machine used in " Honey I shrunk the kids" 🤔🤔 May be even not then

[@billsanders9387]

Someone reversed that machine on Jacob. 🤪

[@LiveLaughLOMOZ]

"Your shirt is shredded just like you" what an compliment, really made me smile :D

[@CalvinHikes]

I know I didn't know how to react. I think he had that line prepared but Jacob is usually pretty good with words.

[@Eric_the_miserable_midget]

When Jacob is older he is definitely going to be the guy to call when dealing with caves. You guys are studs

[@CalvinHikes]

Thank you. Sometimes, people call Jacob now! He definitely knows a lot about what he is doing.

[@MasrSR]

I come by to check and make sure this dudes still uploading 💯💯💯

[@billsanders9387]

The whole caving team is doing fine. We rescue each other for sport.

[@cake94309]

3 minutes in and I can already hear Mr ballen narrating this story in a "3 places you shouldnt go and people went" video

[@eliascoste3217]

Random tiny hole: * exists * Humans: you see that little hole over there? I'm going in that. Edit: please dont read the replies i didn't mean it in that way

[@diltoid563]

that’s what she said

[@Wilson-it8jc]

that's what he said*

[@e90_austin]

Giggity

[@ge200099]

@@Wilson-it8jc Not in this generation dude, not in this

[@Dumbw0lfy]

Junji ito irl? 😳

[@SunsetMap]

I really appreciate how you showed actual guidance, as in "this is what you want to do if you ever find yourselves in this situatiom" and well, Jake's bit about how to keep yourself from panicking 👌🏻👌🏻 The pictures where really helpful to imagine your actual situation. Thanks for sharing!!

[@CalvinHikes]

You are welcome! In future videos we are trying to use more graphics to demonstrate what is actually taking place.

[@sabrinawilliams5938]

Seeing him squeezing in such a small place makes my nerves jump

[@MidnightFireHuntress]

11:10 DAAAAAAAAAAAAMN I Was not expecting you to be that jacked!! O_O Great video!

[@CalvinHikes]

This kind of caving is like doing an eternal plank. You should see Jacob currently he could rip a bear apart.

[@nova3530onyt]

I don't know how to express this... I've been looking for an adventure deep down inside the earth. Most are over edited and just unsatisfactory. I haven't seen a video quite like this. To the point and It's scary af. You have guts. I admire that and I can only imagine how awesome but scary this must feel. THANK YOU. My bed time viewing has a new home for thrills.

[@CalvinHikes]

Cool. That means a lot to us I assure you. There's a certain kind of content that we just don't want to watch... A kind of whininess... Begging for subs... Fake adventures. We decided to do it the hard way and it's it's just so fun.

[@Ena48145]

An adventure deep down inside the earth? DM me later

[@MyPalJimbo]

I watch this shit late at night too. It's 2:11am as I type this. What's wrong with us lol

[@dextruax4903]

Have you seen fear of depths by Jacob Geller?

[@tdagarim10]

"I am fat." Then shows 6 pack abs lmao!

[@CalvinHikes]

Yeah fat is the word we use for whoever is the largest caver.

[@deylensmellslikeclothes3762]

Strong man!

[@FlypyBird]

@@CalvinHikes makes sense

[@Spartan-tm5hx]

Respect. I go into some small spots for work but nothing like this. Good stuff

[@logansymmes2193]

I feel like my lungs are being crushed just by watching this video

[@LargeFriesChocoShake]

I literally paused the video and looked away almost immediately because of the intense claustrophobia it caused me, how can this man do this without fear

[@CalvinHikes]

We have fear. ; )

[@Landonmoto39]

I’m sure the fear is all part of the rush

[@sundaymourning5329]

@@CalvinHikes you may have fear, but not the "OMG IM CRYING SO HARD AND PANICKING AND I CANT BREATHE I CANT THINK IM DYING GET ME THE FUNK OUT OF HERE RIGHT NOW OH GOD PLEASE HELP ME IM SORRY FOR EVERYTHING IVE EVER DONE OH GOD DID I JUST PEE MYSELF OR IS THAT A BUNCH OF WARM CRAZY-@$$ CREATURES RUNNING DOWN MY LEG" sort of fear a lot of us would have. Or me at least. The sort of fear *I* would have. The sort of fear I almost had just watching you in a video.

[@builderdude9488]

Because you can't look away haha

[@arson9518]

11:12 "your shirt's shredded just like you" haha what a legend lmao

[@wroughespetals780]

THIS MAN IS FEARLESS

[@benrandolph4099]

Jacob is a prodigy and this guy is one of the best coaches, of anything, that I've ever seen

[@billsanders9387]

Jacob is quiet, shy, and reserved until he sees a caving opportunity. He’s becoming a master underground.

[@tomcruisesmiddlefronttooth9221]

I know *someone* has to do it, and I really, really appreciate that it’s not me.

[@RP-ue9wy]

No, no one has to do this.

[@NovemberFoxtrotRC]

@@RP-ue9wy This. Came here to say this…

[@RP-ue9wy]

@@NovemberFoxtrotRC This, said this, came here.

[@NovemberFoxtrotRC]

@@RP-ue9wy Came this. Said here. This

[@RP-ue9wy]

@@NovemberFoxtrotRC No, this, yes came.

[@ivy_pahari]

Why on earth would someone go down a hole so narrow

[@321findus]

Because they think it's fun. And thats ok.

[@rajeshkurichiopalli3051]

That's what she said

[@ivy_pahari]

@@rajeshkurichiopalli3051 He Said would've been better 😂

[@tatepodcast8151]

This is what my grandpa said he did to get to schoool

[@KeelyJanelle]

this is unbelievable! props to the kid for doing that! he’s gonna be a great explorer when he grows up!

[@moonlight51921]

if he grows up

[@tylerreynolds4507]

The fear I got is a earthquake happening and shifting them rocks together

[@CalvinHikes]

Lava tubes don't shift much even in earthquakes. For whatever that's worth!

[@ErenYeager-iw2yz]

@@CalvinHikes once a great man said : If there's even a 1% chance that can happen, we have to take that as absolute certainty.

[@rumrumrumrumrumrum]

@@ErenYeager-iw2yz live in fear of that 1% then lol

[@ErenYeager-iw2yz]

@@rumrumrumrumrumrum someone going in some caves 👀

[@rumrumrumrumrumrum]

@@ErenYeager-iw2yz have you ever been in a cave

[@noahcardew4482]

'I'm fat so I'm pretty scraped up' *Pulls up his shirt to show his abs*

[@fionam2344]

I'm glad to see you had a good time. For some this is stressful, but knowing you are okay at the end is enough for me.

[@ericfelipe4198]

"Your shirt is shredded just like you" Now that boy just read my mind lol