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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
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*This video is only for entertainment purposes. Do not attempt any of the actions portrayed by Caveman Hikes. If you rely on information given in the video, you assume the responsibility for the results.
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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...
It is not my intention to peek into your personal life, but how do your friends and family think about you and your soon climbing through these crazy caves?? I would get the craziest reactions from all of my peers! Keep up the good work guys, love watching these videos, stay safe as well!
I've only got crazy reactions on the internet. It never even occurred to us that this should insight any kind of reaction. It was a shock to us that people wanted to watch us crawl around in the dark, cold, dirt.
I mean, the kid is not even my son! We're just out here having a good time.
Were you by yourself?! What happens if something goes wrong? How do you get help? Also, do you only have one light? What would you do if it failed/you lost it whilst in the cave?
@@soylentlyso3219 Don't ask that type off questions. I asked once and he replied like a a$$hole.
@@DannyDirtyDrawz LOL! I believe it.
Il faut deq gens comme ça qui font avancer les choses . Avant d'avoir des parachute avion... efficace il a falut faire des tests
We're still getting out and about. Thanks for your continued patience! Lots of interesting adventures to come.
OMG I just had a continuous panic attack watching you 😳 I'd love to conquer my fears but if I'm like this watching you through a screen in my own home then I HAVE NO HOPE!!
THANK YOU for the virtual heart attack & glad you made it out alive!!
Scuffed but alive 😅 🤣
Looking forward to it mate! Love the videos, not going to stop loving them
Love your channel bro
love these videos!
You people are bravest of the brave ! 👊 just be careful and inform others where you people going, for the love of life !
Thank you for letting people like me see the wonders just sitting under the earths crust. Truly appreciate all you do!
Evan I've been watching you and Jacob for over a year. Many thanks for all the adventures. I am claustrophobic and when I I first started watching I would pace in front of the TV watching snippets building up my tolerance. Months of watching allowed me to watch the entire adventure with moments of uneasy. Today I believe you are by yourself and that was tight. Only flashes of uneasy for me at your tightest moments. My uneasiness arises knowing your exploring new areas that might not allow you to turn around after having passed through very tight squeezes. Your attitude, spelunking knowledge and one with your capabilities display a consummate professional. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you and you're welcome. I apologize for not being able to make you squirm as much. We will try to upgrade the claustrophobia.
Beautiful picture with the sun-rays shinning through, close call with the drill sealed with a manic laugh😂. Keep exploring and safe travels.
Take care my friend, enjoyed as always.
Love watching your videos, not only do we get to watch you squeeze through caves but you have good insight and lots of wisdom to share as well! Your crazy lol in a good way
Thank you so much!
Dude y'all have done things other people would have gotten stuck in and tbr you have became the best on UA-cam for your work respect!!
If you freeze the picture at 1:50 the smoke in the light looks like a ghost dog. Laying down with his huge head turned towards you.
I see it to !
Best saying the whole video, “I can see the entrance.”
On that we agree! “Oh, wait! Is that gold again?”
Thank you for these videos! Watching these has been exposure therapy for my claustrophobia.
Exposure therapy works pretty well for some people. It did for us!
Something about your videos are just special man. Can't even really point out exactly what it is, but some of my favorite content I have watched and definitely the best cave exploring content.
Thank you. That's high praise. I hope that someday you put your finger on it. And when you do...
One day there will be a space too small, a passage too tight a shaft too narrow.
Amazing job guys, keep the videos coming. With love from England 🏴
You are so calm i wish i could stay calm in situations bad. You , your dad , and your nephew are so awesome. I love your videos ❤
Thank you so much.
One trick is patience. Lacking calmness is usually the fruit of being in a hurry to get out of a situation that you don't like.
Patience isn't something thatPatience isn't something that you can go buy. You do have to demand it of yourself and over time, you can develop it as a strength.
Been watching ya’ll for a few months now and love the content!
Thank you so much!
You guys are amazing ive gone througn that cave i couldnt fit you guys are just wow
We have larger caves waiting. C’Mon!
great video, thanks
caverns into the mind of that section of earthen homunculus... for a bit of energetic exchanging...
Love your spirit, keep it up!
Amazing work
Odd but cool receiving life wisdom from a guy crawling in a cave.
Smart people like you gather wisdom from many sources.
I love how the music cuts off when you go back to reality from your philosophy!
Thank you for noticing the details. Even if it's not always just right... it's usually intentional.
Glad to hear you're using your ailments/weaknesses to persevere and get stronger in other areas. Still wishing you the best on a full physical and mental recovery to the injury or the thing you said was holding you back.
Thank you!
Lot of lessons being learned! But glad to be out here having a good time.
Love your channel guys 🔥🔥
Ive been watching this channel for a few years and i have to say that what he does is very insane and i dont think people really realize how bad this could turn out if he makes 1 wrong move. There are some videos ive seen where its just him and im hoping there is someone else with him. 1 wrong move and he would be trapped for life if he has no one to back him up even tho he is very experienced
I'm usually alone.
Nothing bad will happen.
Thanks for watching!
@@CalvinHikes i apologize cause i didn't mean to make it sound like you dont know what your doing. I dont think you thought i ment it that way either. But i didnt say it and ment to. You are a beast and i do know you are very experienced as well so you know what your doing. I couldn't even do what you do. But i fear that people not you. Do the crazy stuff just for views and get way over there head or ego. Thats when they fail. I feal some people do push them selves which is good but if people doubt something they should stick to that and not attempt. Sorry to blab on lol but awesome videos you are incredible please stay safe and cant wait for the next video.
Keep it up guys you give me inspiration always stay safe calvin!!
oh a new video, sweet
Brand new. This was me last week. We have some really great other adventures with the whole crew on video but just taking time to edit.
90% sure this dude spends all his time in caves because he's evading the FBI & CIA who are looking for him ever since he let Jacob drive that car that one time!
Lol. Jacob is still the most dangerous driver in the world.
I could never do what you do I'd have a heart attack... I'm claustrophobic and when I can barely move I panic!
“Yeah, it’s much easier on the way back!” (almost gets pinched in half)
But that’s the point, isn’t it? Those arduous passages are exactly the point.
I appreciate the challenge. It's very relaxing in its own special weird way.
Awesome! I'd love to do this!
glad you got out bro🎉
Not me, I'm going back. ; )
Everyone talks about the claustrophobia but I’m just thinking how much of full body workout this would be I’m sore just watching
Yeah I get pretty sore. Arms and core. Stiff neck.
I cannot imagine doing this stuff haha
Everyday im finding out is a great day to be alive.. because once ur body or flesh dies and goes back to the earth where it originated from .ur spirit moves on to the spirit realm . If you make the correct decisions here in the flesh then ur spirit life will be a great journey with the most High .. however if you do not choose the correct path . I think ur spirit may not be satisfied with that decision but either way ur spirit will move on from the deminition of the living.
I Die daily
Glad to see your ok ,thank you for a new video have fun out there
Thank you. We always have fun!
Someone buy this man a 360 camera 📷
We have several 360 videos.
Solo on that one?
I'm usually alone.
Are you more nervous when you are caving on your own?
Yes and no. I would be if I did dangerous things but when I'm alone I don't do anything that's too troublesome. Nothing I did in this video bothered me.
why is no one talking about how he called a hammer drill "drill press"
People do. Maybe 2 or 300 times. I also wear different colored socks. It bothers people when we use bad grammer or have an untied shoe. They comment and it boosts the algorithm. It's a simple technique.
@@CalvinHikes damn i got played.
I've seen that technique before, but never this well executed.
Interestingly enough, the socks or the grammar wouldn't make me say anything. So i guess doing that with the broadest topics possible will give the best results. I'm sure calling a car by the wrong name would get a lot of traction.
Also you are very well spoken, and i appreciate that
I've also never seen a creator reply to a comment on a video from one year ago. I respect that
I think I could only handle a little bit of a 2 cave but not much farther than that 😂 also I assure you guys I am still watching your videos, I just haven't posted many comments
How's it going Clive.
Not every cave is really a good cave but we're in the business of discovering caves and so we have to wiggle through a lot of terrible passages while on the hunt.
@@CalvinHikes It's going great! Also that makes sense, you never know what could be beyond a tight passage.
When you enter such a room, how long do you usually stay there? And what do you do (when not filming)? Are you exploring? Or just "being"? Sitting there, having thoughts? Are you relaxed? I'm very curious on this because I could never ever do this.
I generally try to film the exciting parts. So I'm just exploring around or working or mapping when the video isn't going. You can't sit still because the caves are freezing. Which is why we are always wearing heavy clothes. I used the drill hammer in this cave for a few hours before I got through that little passage. But I show like 10 seconds of the work.
This time in a cave is completely dependent on the cave. Sometimes I go to a bunch of little caves and I'm barely there 10 minutes each. Sometimes I will be in a cave for a few days. I generally surface to sleep.
Wondering how you would try to measure chest size (that can fit through a squeeze) I’m not a big person. Although I spent many years powerlifting and manual labour and a have thick pecs and back.
On Vancouver island, I tried getting through what seemed like a much bigger squeeze than what you guys do.
And maybe the thickness of my sweater had something to do with it, but I could not get myself through.
I know that you go caving with your father sometimes. I may be wrong, he seems bigger than me and he gets through stuff. Does it just come down to practicing? I’ve often tried to squeeze myself in between, as tight of fitting walls and other heavy objects as possible.
Vancouver island certainly has its share of wonderful limestone caves.
We like to say,we fit through what we fit through. It depends on the angle and clothes and the slickness of the rock. It's really helped us bringing pieces of plastic so we can slide on our chest. And obviously being a little bit thinner his helpful.
I can usually fit through whatever I can get my head through. But every little pinch is so unique that's not always the case. About six and a half inches. That's like 800 cm or something, I don't know.
Sometimes I don't fit I don't worry about it. But if I see significant passage on the far side I will bring tools in for scraping the wall a bit wider. Or I will strip down to a T-shirt and use sliders.
I have a question, I have a small cave near my house, when I went there I saw that its opening is about 47 centimeters and the opening leads to a very narrow and rather long tunnel that descends at an angle of almost 45 degrees and I don't know if I should enter it, should I enter "head first" or not enter at all? I don't know if I can even get out because gravity will make it hard for me to get out and will always pull me down right? To be honest, I'm a little overweight right now. I see your videos and I want to try it myself, but I also don't want to get stuck and put myself at risk.
If I was entering it I would first engineer some kind of camera device to send down the hole just to make sure it's safe for a short distance. Then I would enter it feat first with a rope and with others.
But if I was literally you I would go on the Internet and try to find a caving group or a "grotto". These groups exist and are usually able to be contacted and would have interest in looking at that for you. That's low enough and styled enough where you would want to have help from an outside source. Doesn't need to be high level professionals but people who have crawled through caves before have a pretty good idea of what's safe.
I can tell you when people contact our caving group with possible caves, we love it. The thought of new caves is always very exciting and we jump right on that stuff.
Are the caves one way in and one way out?
Sometimes and sometimes not. Many of the caves only have one entrance. But some of them have multiple entrance or exits. It's certainly easier if you can exit at a different location then you went in.
that not a drill press its a hammer drill. great content please stay safe out there. or should i stay in there.
no
@@CalvinHikes??
Idk if you respond to comments but have you ever come close to a John Jones situation yourself? I’m assuming you know that story, anyways you’re a badass dude!
The truth is that getting stuck in the Jon Jones Way is kind of an Internet myth. I mean it's only happened once in history so it's hard to do that even if you're trying. It's really not very dangerous. It's a little uncomfortable.
But who dives head first down a hole they can't fit in? There are many levels of bad decision making before that one comes into play.
Ot looks really boring like some old abandoned builders site where shuttering chippies they've thrown a bit of concrete around and it's gone hard
Sometimes lava looks a lot like concrete. It's made in a similar way, I suppose.
you ever get like spiders all over you in these tight spaces?
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@@CalvinHikes thank you legend
Bro risks his life but get only 96k views 😅
Wtf
Can't watch 😬
Your ability to stay calm is impressive. Huge respect.
Right?
My anxiety levels fluctuate so much when I watch these lol
This channel deserves 50 million subs for what they do. They make cave exploring just a bit harder by getting footage for us and still staying positive when they're in trouble. They record and show us things that most people don't experience. Mad respect for them
100 %
Agreed brother agreed 👍
💯
No click bait, no hyper active nutty inexperienced kids. I actually learn from these guys!
I agree
Watching as a cave diver here and still get chills from the squeezes you go through. Respect.
And when he gets caught up he stays so calm and figures it out. And you sir...CAVE DIVING!?! Terrifying! Maximum Respect💯
This crawl felt different … in a very spiritually emotional way . Truly enjoy not just the exploring but the wisdom you share . Even in times of weakness we can find strength .
Thank you so much. Very nice words. I like the idea that you can see below the surface of what's in your direct field of vision.
@@CalvinHikes I started watching your channel throughout lockdown. Although caving intriguing but you send my anxiety through the roof lol I'd never ever do this but I'll definitely continue to watch your channel.
Also have you and Jacob thought about traveling the world to explore caves?
@@iansmith321 I feel like the lockdowns really boosted our channel.
I travel the world often but Jacob is not my child so that makes that difficult. It's also expensive. It's also not my primary job. So I have plenty of obligations which keep me home. But I have done some International caving and there's a few videos of that. Nothing crazy yet though. We'll get to it.
@@CalvinHikesyour channel & seeing Jacob’s confidence grow through your lessons & belief in his ability have taught me so much about the human experience ! Massive thank you 🙏🏽 🦝🙌🏽⚔️
I can’t believe you once said that you aren’t an expert, if this isn’t being an expert in caving i don’t know what it is
An “ex” is a has been, and a “spurt”
is a drip under pressure.
How can you avoid panic attacks when you realize you are forced tight in that position? Just thinking about that put me on the edge of it
Patience. That's it. Move slower. Don't be in a hurry.
This can solve almost all life problems.
Wow, that twilight room is beautiful!
It was fantastic in the morning! They're really pretty when they fill with ice and snow but then it's also hard to get to the caves.
@@CalvinHikes I'm going to going in on my one
I am way too claustrophobic to even attempt this kudos to you man. My panic would immediately get me stuck. And to me being stuck underground liked that I'd rather be cut up in pieces
Man this guys personality is just amazing
Thank you!
1:28 Took my breath away. Nobody would see these things if it weren't for folks like you and Jacob.
Great video ,but feel suffocated while watching , kudos to your efforts though
This is brand new. There's lots of videos we are still working on but this was just last week. The newest version of me. Old and tired!
Check out my friend's caving channel.
m.youtube.com/@cravingcaving
He commented below. Craving Caving.
Thank you so much for the link to my channel I totally appreciate it! 🙏
I’m sorry you got hurt glad you’re ok. You’re the BRAVEST MOST FEARLESS Man I’m soooo glad you film what you do otherwise I’d never see caves in the way you do it❤️✌🏽
Thank you so much.
These videos are amazing, I love your insight on different topics as you're wedging yourself through ancient rock and stone. Squeezing your body through places most people never would and in this quet solitude having a conversation with us like were pals who stopped over your house for a drink. Thanks for making these vids.
It's fascinating that people like you exist, I can't even imagine what it must feel like when you're squeezing through those body crushing spaces, thanks to people like you we get to see something scary and yet magical about our planet. Major respect to you and your friends! Stay safe!
First and foremost, it feels fun! And that's most important..
Please don't add those corny graphics in your future video's.. it really takes away from the story and journey.
I will continue to do whatever I want. With any luck, you'll stop watching.
@@CalvinHikes Wow I lost a lot of respect for you on this one.. "Stop watching" I'm actually a huge fan. I was just giving you some feedback that I as a viewer thought would help guide to a better quality video. You blocked half the cave with clipart for some BS attempt at being funny.. Don't be a stubborn ahole.
Has there ever been a time where you actually thought you were stuck?
Im never stuck. Just jammed up! ; )
The Cave Conquerors are here💪🔥💯
Wow, almost 250k subs. I remember when you guys barely had 5k. Ya'll are still super crazy to do this!
It feels the same having 250K as it did having 250 subs. Except more money.
Every time a new video gets posted, I get to live another adventure. And here I thought I was a caver in my youth... LOL. Not even close. I know because we see the video you make it... but it still feels like a small rock could move and wedge you so you would not be able to extricate yourself. You are, however, quite experienced and knowledgeable. Thanks for sharing as always. It is great following and watching, especially when Jake is along for the adventure.
Poor Jacob, hes got to go to school sometime!
We'd live out here if it wasn't so cold in the Winter!
Absolutely fascinating video…..I have no idea how you do what you do
Hate to pry but curious. I know we recently got an “injury update” in a video. Did you ever discuss or post what the injury was? If not and you are keeping it private I understand. Just have been looking for it commented on in a video explaining the situation and haven’t been able to find it yet.
No I don't discuss it but I tell people if they ask. I was near an explosion and took some brain damage. Is the short story. Mild but it affects everything. Most of the symptoms have lessened after 9 months. But nothing is completely gone.
I can tell you somewhere in the middle I got Covid and I was hoping I would die. But Alas, I am still here.
@@CalvinHikes Thanks for the info! Really glad you are getting better and still putting out great content. As a fellow vet I am glad to see all the success you are having and your ability to teach life lessons along the way!
You're music selection really added to the atmosphere.
I really cannot imagine being these places you have been, I've always had acute claustrophobia and the thought of being underground is petrifying to me
I just love the background music outta this channellll... Suspense 😅
Hey Caveman Hikes! I want to say I appreciate your work and knowledgeable narration. I have claustrophobia, but the way this channel presents cave exploring has made me feel comfortable. Never thought that was imaginable, so thank you! Also, there's something about you guys that feels like childhood. The wonder and exploring feels like the experience I crave. I appreciate you guys. Best exploring to you both!
So nice of you to say. Very kind words, thank you.
"Unless you become as little children..."
@@CalvinHikes ha, so true! Thanks for the reply!! Maybe one day I can venture into a cave 😀 by walking in it! Baby steps
You guys get the best footage , it's incredible. It's like watching an action movie. I'm on the edge of my seat , and can't look away. I had very bad claustrophobia, however from watching these videos, I have felt way less claustrophobic in all situations now. It's quite amazing. You guys staying cool. Calm ,and collected has just showed me how to better handle these situations . So Thanks very much for sharing
That's high praise!
Is the video and editing is certainly the harder portion of the work.
Maybe do a tier list of the caves you explored and put it in a list and give a reason why it belongs there whether you just had a good time with Jacob or it was a cave with a lot to see.
A ranked list is not a bad idea. It's simple enough. A list of the caves in one lava field here would have at least 600! Featuring the two longest suffosional caves in the world... buried beneath the lava.
That’s a nice new intro animation.
Thank you!
I love this channel so much. Calvin, you are an absolute inspiration to me in my life. I look forward to seeing your videos, and check for them daily. I would love nothing more than a conversation with you about your experiences while caving. Regardless, thank you for the amazing content and life lessons. Looking forward to the next video!
Wondeful little philosophical lessons here, all while in an extremely high stress situation.
Very interesting to see.
We talk to ourselves when survival mode kicks in.
Can you imagine going for a hike out in the wilderness and you can just hear some man under the ground singing to himself because little do you know there is a tiny cave entrance hes digging out
Where we cave is so remote that we don’t encounter people. The animals enjoy our singing, however.
sorry to hear the past 8 months have been difficult. Your grit is awesome!
Thank you!
I don't think I was complaining. But some lessons are being learned and I like to speak about those.
But I'm willing to complain!
Can't get over how calm you always are going through those tight squeezes. Will be looking forward to your upcoming videos !
Thank you! Calmness is our chief export. Our whole program is about peace and calm. The caving is incidental.
Eventually we'll convince everyone of this truth!
I wouldn't go caving without cyanide pill
You wouldn't need one in here. It's cold, you would die in just a couple hours if you weren't moving around.
@@CalvinHikes haha yea true but that couple hours while stuck would be way way too much for me lmao
Your videos absolutely terrify me, I can’t get enough of them 🤠
“It doesn’t look that hard.”
*proceeds to show the tiniest little crack that he somehow managed to squeeze himself through* 7:38
You do some pretty incredible stuff, man! Thanks for sharing!
Where are you???? Where is this cave?
We do most of our caving in the Pacific northwest corner of the United states.
Fascinating and compelling whilst terrifying.
Nice to see another video! I enjoyed it, nice
To see some good content when it comes to cave diving, just need you to keep that snub nose 38 😂
Glad you're back at it!! 😄
You always give us good things to think about.
There is no reason to be down there
Obviously, you have never tried this.
Really appreciate you sharing your wisdom on an aging body. Being an extreme sports enthusiast most of my life, I just had a knee replacement. Boy, do perspectives change when the body is disabled. Stay strong & willful. Thanks for the great content!
It's a strange sensation that I have not come to terms with yet. Trying to be patient with myself. In a way, we must allow circumstances that we could not stop anyways.
@@CalvinHikes I get it that having patience with the body is tough when not being able to do as much! It gets easier but there are still moments when I wanna scamper to the top of a mountain and not think about the consequences... But you're right, other areas do get stronger. :)
Recently learned about Nutty Putty and went down the rabbit hole. Never been one to squeeze through places, but this channel has piqued my interest. Now I just need to lose enough weight XD.
It would be cool to see a reality game show with challenging caves that contestants would have to navigate through
This is as real as it gets. It’s also more dangerous than TV will ever allow.
Oh God. Those rocks are really sharp!
Wonderful video. Thanks for it! :)
Our knees agree!
The only way for me to be able to know if he made it out alive from crawling under the cave is when he uploads a new video 😂
We will still upload if we die.
That thumbnail is making my palms sweat
Great to see some new videos out. You guys are so brave and skilled. Keep it up! I could never do this but I love watching it. The whole video is so well put together. Informative and educational, atmospheric, story filled. Bravo!
Wow thank you so much