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Good to know I am not the only one!

@@dogdadoutdoors You can't be too careful out there!

@@Sugleknug absolutely. I've had equipment stolen from my campsite during the night while I slept, and I didn't hear a thing.

You are absolutely right! I did tie it the wrong way in the video, must have been the pressure of trying to film and keep the pan lid from slipping at the same time. Being me I had to check and I've just found a random bit of rope I use for practice which had a taught line hitch already in and I'd done it the right way (over the standing end) and when I go to tie one, i do tie it naturally over the standing end. Weird one! Thanks for pointing that out. Odly the wrong way does work with a thicker rope, but it definitely tightens up more easily the correct way.

If you are trying avoid a sophisticated state level enemy, that makes sense.

Thanks

@@dogdadoutdoors You're welcome

Thing is, I am a pretty heavy sleeper. Back in the days before sewn in groundsheets I woke up and the whole tent was gone!

It really does work, glad I made the time to experiment with it.

Hey, yes the idea IS mainly as a security blanket. I HAVE heard of people being crept up on in the night and it does happen, but its rare.

Thanks a lot

Wax, that's a great idea! Also on swopping the speaker for an LED providing the power supply is right. I may just have to look into those! I am really liking some of the feedback I get on this channel, can learn as much as I put out there!

Bought components instead of premade alarms, need to get some made up and will link video marra, we can all learn if we're always open to it. 🤘

You are welcome and thank you for watching. Molly reminds me of my first dog who was an English Springer, mad a box of frogs but my best friend growing up.

I think the trick is to have them out only as far out and ideally in places they can only be coming in your direction anyway.

You would definitely need to be expecting these and have some skill/training to avoid at night. Its one of those where you lose nothing though, if somebody spotted it, you are no worse off than if you didn't have them.

They could, I think its a balancing act between putting them out too far away where animals may not know you are there but you get more reaction time and too near where they will smell you and keep away, but it doesn't give you much time to react. According to my wife I snore, so I suspect that keeps them away from me! :)

Rubbing the line with a bit of your clothing or bare hands, being mindful to take your time, rather than slicing your hand open, usual deters animals, unless it's stretched across one of their regular runs, which are easy enough to spot, before sundown.

Honestly, no. It's moe about giving anybody who is nervous a bit of security blanket. Some people will try an warn you off if they have nothing better to do but actual attacks, I've not heard of any outside a city.

@@dogdadoutdoors Thanks for replying, I have always been put off by the trespassing side of it rather than the fear of attack. I think you did a great job of reassuring people and showing their options.

@@robertfuller1049 We're lucky, in Scotland, having public access to most land, whereas it's become more restrictive in England over recent years. I believe an ongoing case in Dartmoor, in England, will be interesting, as a camping organisation has found proof the landowner of a great swathe of the moors deliberately lied to the courts, when seeking for the current ban on camping to be applied, but I agree, I've camped solo and in groups for half a century and only ever been bothered by the occasional busybody, who usually leave you alone, once you invite them to contact the police or landowner for verification of the law. Hope your stay here is enjoyable.

You're so welcome!

Thanks Debs!

Thank you! 😊

Thank you!

Good call, I will try to do that moving forward.

You are welcome!

I leave my pyrotechnics slightly further back and wide of the trip wire, two to each wire. Magnesium powder in the mixture dazzles their eyes, too and, I'm told, makes it look like two individuals are closing on any intruders from different directions. Loud noise and intensely bright lights cause disorientation, even out in the open. Only tested it once with a couple of pals, was pleased at the result, so it's been my go-to, since.

No problem, glad it is useful.

Why not? Explain. Many people feel nervous in a dark forest at night, particularly if they haven't spent much time in one, for example, if they are from a city, which many, many people are. What is wrong with taking steps to make them feel more comfortable, particularly initially until they get accustomed to it?

I live in the countryside, I was bought up in the countryside. I've solo travelled and camped in lots of locations around the world, including game reserves in Africa. I personally do not use attack alarms. I can however, understand those who would benefit from these, after all, anything that encourages anyone, particularly young people to enjoy the outdoor life is definitely a good thing 👍

@@Countryboy071 That is pretty much my take on it too. I see it as a psychological crutch rather than a practical measure in most cases.

Yes, that would definitely mean for a bad night's sleep!

Sound strategy, particularly against Bowser.

You sir, have an evil mind. Effective, but evil! I can imagine that would work brilliantly, but would probably land you in a lot of legal trouble UK. We can't use anything that is bladed or pointed unless in self-defence. But we also can't carry anything for self-defence (only use what you happen to have and can justify carrying) As that is pre-planned for defence, I *think* it would be considered as an offensive weapon and if so, that attracts a minimum 6 months in jail. I can't condone it in the UK, but its a genius idea!

If I were to live somewhere that allowed such antics, I might be tempted to make my own fireworks, say, packed with 1mm ball bearings, set on a one or two second fuse, about chest or head height, but, luckily, our laws in the UK are quite strict, firstly requiring a pyrotechnic licence and also, as was pointed out, against anything construed to be a pre-emptive weapon. We are allowed to use reasonable force in defending ourselves, however, anything stronger is frowned upon. 😉😂