Love and kindness are the very basis of society. If we lose these feelings, society will face tremendous difficulties; the survival of humanity will be endangered. - Dalai Lama
I get a kick out of being an outsider constantly. It allows me to be creative. - Bill Hicks
The status quo sucks. - George Carlin
“If the fool would persist in his folly, he would become wise.” – William Blake
Cameron McKirdy here from the Astoria, Oregon library. I’m working on some website and YouTube SEO. My Survival Bros channel is growing rapidly; thanks for your continued support. Please take a second to SUBSCRIBE, so we can get to 10,000 community members ASAP.
Here’s my latest vandwelling food kit items in HD! Buy a van and go (tip).
Previously on Survival Bros…..com #Chevy #G20 #van
My van blows a head gasket on a classic Chevy G20 Gladiator after a hose breaks, and the temperature gauge fails to work. Watch the newly release dramatic video footage now! Smoke is never a good thing, unless it’s weed.
Next Up: Hustling on The Streets! Watch a clip of items I tried to sell to a buyer from Facebook. She was interested in a glass bottle, but I ended up getting $35 from her for half of this junk. I had a blast going to 200 garage sales this summer to bargain hunt, and haggle with strangers.
On Seaside, Oregon beach where Cameron McKirdy produced “Abandoned” episode #5 called Nuclear Waste with team VICELAND Canada. Have you seen the “Vanagon Survivalist” giving a hug to Pro Skater Rick McCrank? It’s on Hulu, and Amazon.
This past summer I was hindered from hiking and exercising due to a broken toe. It hurt to put weight on my right foot for months! The injury was a major bummer. It through off my body alignment, and took time and energy to heal. In this video you’ll see Survival Bros pour Instant Hand Sanitizer on the open wound. We had just cut it open, and drained the fluid. The female passenger was ruthless squeezing out the puss…Drip, drip, chunk. Luckily a new friend camping at a site near us donated some weed to the cause. I puffed Blueberry Cookies, and toughed the medical procedure out. My toe tingles just thinking about this odd experience. Remind me not to pitch my tent on rocks again. I slept on my belly, and kicked the ground as hard as possible. NOT RECOMMENDED!!! Subscribe here via email, and follow us on YouTube for the latest video productions. #survivalist #prepper #meds #weed #oregon #trees #Mustang #camping #tenting
Ahhhh….I’m resting in the Mustang. I drove all Summer. Circling the Pacific Northwest. Treasure hunting. Of course I found some. Here’s my Summer recap and news update.
My home State of Oregon has been burning. Roads closed, blocked off by Federal Forest Patrol. Ash fallen. Simultaneously, the solar eclipse brought cold, darkness, and silence. It looked like the end of the world here. Plus, The Authorities of Everything decided to ban fire. So creating light, warmth, drinkable water, and cooking food is prohibited. Camp on their terms. Others really do know what’s best for me…On top of natural disasters, and galactic phenomenon, economic collapse is underway, with Bitcoin and crytocurrency prices skyrocketing. Trust in traditional markets and pundits eroding. And Hollywood is dying, being sold to Chinese companies. Tinseltown Has Fallen
Meanwhile, The Internet, aka Google, continues to censor real information in live time, and hack Patriots. For example: YouTube has been deleting comments, views, and likes from my videos. Subscribe to Survival Bros while you still can. Also, my laptop was being hacked mid upload while posting a video about the blatant censorship of real news. I had to sell my computer thanks to Google trolls. Now I switch devices monthly. More precaucions against Big Brother will be taken. This is an informaion war. Are you in it? Don’t say you do not have anything to hide. This is a freedom and privacy issue. Don’t stand by, fight for your rights so humanity has some in the future. Another tactic Google uses is to bury New Media, so truth doesn’t appear in their curated trending section, and won’t be placed in the biased “News Carousel” either. Or “Gulag”, I mean Google, will put videos in “restricted mode” or private so it’s not monetized, and difficult to find and watch. You have to pay to play. You’re being censored, and managed too! Aware? Twitter and Facebook are guilty as well. It’s almost time to stop using these social media platforms in exchange for decentralized applications that promote free speech, your fundamental human right.
FACT: The Survival Bros Twitter account was attacked by The Russians. Twitter emailed me about the login attempt…Maybe they want Uranium. I don’t have any! And I don’t know of anybody with the stuff either. Quit asking. #Russia
So what else have I, Cam The Cuddler been busy doing? Soo much. I worked off the rent balance for my storage units by helping the manager paint rotten boards, and cleaning gutters. It didn’t take more that two hours to earn a few hundred bucks of credit, but something terrible happened in the process. White paint drifted, and dotted my black car. It wasn’t far away, and the guy with the paint sprayer gun didn’t get close enough to the surface of the wood. Now I get to buff out the 1999 Survival Bros Mustang. Speaking of Bettie, she’s running on a spare donut tire. And I was trying not to attract cops. I need a full set of tires, which will cost me around $400! Plus, the front breaks are squealing, and a belt sqeeking. Time to hustle. U
Bummers like this maintenance bill can sting, so travelers must boost moral. Adventure music helps uplift the spirit. I bought a Back to The Future cassette for the Ford. I got it at a garage sale for 25 cents. Movie soundtracks are a blast driving to! Of course I like meeting buddies, catching up, and playing games with them. Poker anyone? Another: Cop Trainer 2, is a classic video game shooter that keeps me sharp. Blasting killer robots is a realistic and stimulating simulation at the arcade.
Scoring free samples around town is also amusing. I hit Costco, hotels for free coffee, and gift shops along the coast to try cheeses, dips, and sauces, (not to mention beer and wine tastings). Dipping complimentary pretzels gets stale, but once I did try a Grimm Reaper jelly with a date. She couldn’t handle the heat!!! We ran to a Gelato store where she demanded free samples. Four little spoons later, life goes on for gypsies.
I’m riding solo once again. No girlfriends. No dog. Just my racing mind, in a fast car; trying to stay grounded. I’ve been doing a good job taking care of myself. I needed alone time after this last relationship. My company now is mainly comedians on podcasts I download. However, I visit grandma frequently at a home, and tell the captive captivated old farts my adventures. Nobody knows how I do it. Living with little money, and no place to call Home. I just make it happen, and continue to raise my RPMs. Granny and I watched Mr. Bean. She stockpiles extra mandarin oranges in her room from dinner.
Shoutout: I’m so grateful to my fans. Almost daily now, people write me and tell me they saw me on VICELAND’s Abandonded episode 5 “Nuclear Waste”. I love hearing about the impact I’ve had on their life. Many were inspired to travel, or try the #vanlife out. Others kindly shared that they made a survival kit because they saw me do it. Go, and prep my friends. I love you all. Keep me in your hearts, and on your browser. I have so much to share. I’d like to hear from you directly. Email me here: camthecuddler@gmail.com I don’t use a phone anymore. I’m sure I’ve missed texts from friends. But I’m here to find. Hugs.
It’s me. Cam (The Cuddler). I hope this blog post finds you well. You won’t believe all of the Survival Bros News this month…Here’s stories from my travels, and camping.
First off, I trust you got through the 4th of July with all of your fingers. I lit off a ton of fireworks. All totally legal…I watched Seaside’s show from Gearhart, Oregon. We had limited visibility will all of the smoke. Everybody was lighting things on fire. #USA I couch surfed that night at a friend’s house. I enjoy seeing how others live, and sharing what I have with them.
Next topic – Being a Professional Cuddler. I’ve had much positive interest in my platonic touch service. I provide cuddling sessions across America for donations. I operate on a sliding scale of $25-$80 per hour, plus travel. I’m open to trades as well. My clients are caring, and brave for reaching out to me. You can contact me at camthecuddler@gmail.com, or by adding “professionalcuddler” on Skype. I offer free consultations online, in person, or over the phone. Let’s snuggle. I also read to people, and walk with them for companionship. I love you all, and my work. Thanks for the support.
Here’s the funny “FEE HUGS” t-shirt I made. Send me $20 on PayPal with your size and I will make a version of my choice for you. I’ve been designing handmade clothing for years.
I just gave a stranger a ride home for $5. She was a mysterious, and spiritual being with guidance to give. The woman lead me into brief meditation with this card as a happiness blessing. Say the manta out loud. Practice it. http://www.sgi-usa.org
Ouch!!!! I broke my foot! I found myself tenting on rocks, and while sleeping on my belly, I kicked the ground and broke at least one bone in my toe. It’s been hurting for weeks. It even formed a deep blister, long after the impact. #SurvivalBros opened the infected wound with a sewing needle, and squeezed out the chunky, oozing puss with fingernails. Hand sanitizer was put on it, and the injury is looking and feeling better. Thank God for his weed. Passed, instead of passing out.
Happy thought: I’ve been cooking food several times daily on an open campfire. It’s the best eat’n. I have devoured pounds of potatoes, carrots, onions, turnips, and meats with cheeses while camping in the #PNW
Scavenging —–> I like to trade with people. Ideas, trinkets, nuggets, etc. However, finding treasure on my own is fun too. Today I’m camping, and I enjoy browsing campsites after guests leave. I found free firewood (still burning to start my own flame), and a new hatchet. I had just traded the same people a football I found in a bush for 2 beers…I asked for a small amount of coffee in exchange, but they only spoke French and returned from their tent with cold booze. My other neighbors hooked up free weed for three days. Blueberry Cookies, and Gorilla Glue. We gifted each other items randomly, like tea, a decorative tin, kids game, a glow stick, dry shampoo, water and beyond. Say hi to your fellow tenters. #goodpeople
Excuse me while I list a locked iPhone on eBay for parts. I got it at a charity thrift store, hoping it was unlocked and use able for an extra video camera. No luck, but I did find another camera half off at Goodwill. It’s a Canon , and is worth $100. The battery died so I to have to track down a wall charger online. I will get an extra battery at the same time.
Collecting bottle cans – Survival Bros made a Mission of it recently and hunted down the redeemable limit of 144, a few times. Making $20 with two people working the bottle return robot. These 10 cent recycleables have provided extra gas money for traveling. One can = one mile down the road in my Ford Mustang. This frees me up to drive around more to thrift and resell clothing in town. I made $70 one day this week flipping old clothing, much of which was free to me. Example: My buddy moved and left me a green Pendleton Men’s jacket. I sold it for cash (vs more in trade) to Buffalo Exchange for a third of the price they will ask, being $65.
Somebody took a dump in the hottub at the resort. Thankfully I pay attention to my surroundings. This isn’t the first time I’ve encountered poop swirling in a spa. The sauna is out of order too, so I’ve been down by the river hunting crawfish to fry up on the campfire. Look at the BBQ bacon ends I ate.
I’ve been making Survival Bros Emergency Preparedness Caches to store, and sell. I can customize them to fit almost any budget. Want one? A stash of extras can be huge in a pinch. Trust me. New videos coming. Seen this YouTube classic yet? It’s of a basic cache, to give you ideas. Join us on YouTube. We have 6,665 Subscribers to our channel.
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I recently drove my Mustang to Portland, Oregon to demonstrate my survival tactics to a “reporter” and photographer with Willamette Week. It’s a tabloid, and I shouldn’t have trusted them to get my story correct. The nameless reporter didn’t use a voice recorder, and managed to misquote me. The entire article is snarky, and designed to discredit me. Instead, YouTube views are going through the roof!
Here’s the “story,” from wweek.com. I did NOT say the line about killing. I was saying that there may be violence in the streets a few days after supplies run out, and it got twisted into, “there will be killing for five days.” That makes no sense. It was careless reporting, intentionally. They should give back their Pulitzer prize they won so long ago. Reporters better watch how they handle me. Good luck getting an interview now. You better have some credibility, and be a positive person if you’re gonna approach me for a story.
Watch the latest thrifting haul score below. This could be my most profitable purchase ever:
I quit my job. I’ve been working at a GNC, but it’s an unhealthy work environment. The florescent lighting was unbearably bright and annoying. The frequency is harmful. Plus, I was surrounded by a Wi-Fi signal, that I’m sensitive to. All of us should be aware of our surroundings, and be in an environment that is as natural as possible.
Once the weather got nice, and the Sun came out, the customers stopped coming in. They were getting Vitamin D, and fresh air like I should be doing. So that bothered me. I don’t want to develop varicose veins from standing or sitting too much either. Be careful with that my friends. They sure do recall a bunch of products too!
I’m now selling caches. Maybe you’ve seen me on VICELAND’s Abandoned Ep. 5 “Nuclear Waste” with skater Rick McCrank. If you want me to build one for you, just send $75 to me on PayPal here. You’ll get tons of cool items, and lots of value. I will include treasure from my adventures, such as amazing thrift store finds and practical everyday items. Look out for a video about a mystery cache soon. Here’s a practical cache I put together recently:
The struggle is real. On a recent road trip to Terwilliger aka Cougar hot spring East of Eugene, I hit a pot hole in the dark and cracked my oil pan. I have a 1999 Mustang, with a severe leak, so I’m not driving right now. I’m back on foot patrol, and catching buses, as my survival mountain bike was recently stolen also. Pray that I can travel again soon, and get it fixed properly on the cheap. A mechanic wants $650 to do the job, but I have a buddy in mind to help for way less cash. It may take 6 hours of labor, as the engine needs to be lifted and cradled. At least this doesn’t appear to be the end of my ride on the black stallion.
Cam coming at you from the beach in Oregon. #Seaside I’m so glad you’re here to share with me. Thanks for all the thoughtful comments, and please remember to SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE TO #SURVIVALBROS Watch our 300+ videos at no cost. We now have 6,399 subscribers, and growing. Thanks for participating. I love this community of #backpackers #healers #preppers #activists #nolabels
It’s been a wild ride these past few years. If you’ve been following my HD videos, I was #vandwelling for 2.5 years in my Volkswagen Vanagon. I put many miles on her, riding the nugget from hot spring to couches, and cabins. It’s a lifestyle I would go back to, but my survival situation has changed.
I bought a new van! And it broke down. Costing me a fortune. Then I was on foot, and in a tent. Winter hit. I had challenges, and the weather was nasty. It was the worst I’ve ever seen it in the #PNW Now I have a place to stay, a fast car, a part-time job, and an office to make more videos and #Art. I am very #blessed and grateful.
So here we are. Standing strong in the chaos. Better prepared.
What do I want to do next? Stay tuned.
Preview: More LOVE for FREE! I appreciate you. #hugs
In this Survival Bros vlog I visit a gym to use a free trial membership. Really, I just wanted to use the sauna and shower at no cost. I encourage you to ask more, and see what you can get in life.
Using an infrared sauna will get rid of toxins, open pores, and relax tense muscles. It was hot as Vegas, but I loved IT. I lasted 25 minutes. No idea what the temperature was! After this I drove my new Mustang to Portland to hustle at pawn shops and thrift stores. I forget what I found…but I’ll find it again. ha
Bug Out Bag and Bicycle – Winter Camping Gear Setup
Dear Survival Journal,
I got a way late start. Was also considering busing to the warming center in Astoria, OR. That’s smart.
Hiking 7 miles ain’t. But I was determined to bog through the uphill swamp: half in the dark. I got turned around at one point where trees fell over the path. I also slipped once, but rehearsed in my head what to do. I threw my 1 gallon water jug, and braced myself. Yup, I carried a heavy water container from Ave. U to The Hiker Cabins on Tillamook Head. My shoulders and arms are torn up. My 110 liter Kelty backpack had to be 70 pounds.
Plus, I was running on a bum sprained ankle…wore a too tight brace…My left shoulder hurt the most. It was so tight. But I had an indica BHO cartridge in my vape pen to finish off. It was charging in my bag on the hike with a portable power bank charger. I brought too much stuff. Like 6 pairs of socks, an umbrella, a dud smoke grenade, and a giant tarp. It’s 11am – dark at 4:25pm. So cold. My hands are numb.
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I love meeting new friends at Terwilliger aka Cougar Hot Spring in Oregon. It’s located in the Willamette National Forest, East of Eugene near the McKenzie River. The cost is $6 for one day pass, or $60 annually per person. You’ll take a moderate walk 1/2 a mile in from the parking lot, before getting to the meditative area. Accommodations include a covered changing area, and two outdoor restrooms. Keep in mind this is a day use area only. You could face a fat fine if you’re not in the parking lot when darkness falls.
Along the creek skirting the blue pools, you can pull clay from Earth. People paw the hillside. Digging. Nude (clothing optional). We pass the clay globs around, and apply the potter’s mask to our face and body. Working the raw material into pores, letting it dry on skin. This pulls the toxins out. Wash off in the scorching, lithium-blessed waters. Exfoliated to your essence.
Lovely ladies lounging on warm rocks in the Willamette National Forest of Oregon
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Preparedness Expert Cameron McKirdy from #SurvivalBros lists his gear items for living in a 1994 Chevy 20 van and tent camping. He is on tour in Oregon, and making new videos for viewers. Subscribe to our channel for travel vlogs, and more #vanlife living ideas. Comments are appreciated.
