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That's awesome, I'm really happy with my swift as well.

Thank you I'm glad it brought back nice memories. I did not encounter a dam that I had to get out and pull over on this trip. Though it was spring so water levels in general were pretty high.

Thank you very much.

Thank you for the feedback. I will try to incorporate more of the natural sounds and a little less music in my next Algonquin Video.

I have a Swift prospector 14. It's 14 ft and weighs about 40 pounds.

Thanks, will do!

Yeah, I think that was my favorite site on the trip.

I couldn't agree more!

Thank you very much.

Thanks for the visit

Nice, it was pretty quite while I was there as well. I just did a 5 day in the Northern part of the park starting on Kiosk. I should have a video of that trip up on Friday. I would love to see your picture from Big Trout Lake.

Thank you so much. I plan on doing a couple more trips this year, so please check back.

@@lanceonthelake-lp I just subscribed and clicked the bell notification. I hope to take a trip of my own here in Nova Scotia. I have to learn the editing skills. Thanks again. I look forward to the next one.

@@wildernesswanderer That's awesome, I love Nova Scotia. I did a fall trip in Kejimkujik a number of years ago. It was beautiful.

Yeah I did have great weather. And I too am looking forward to getting back on the water.

Yeah you are right, I did luck out. The only rain was the first morning and beautiful after that. Hoping to get there this spring and beat the bugs, but there won't be much swimming going on.

Thank you very much. And yes you are right, Algonquin Outfitters do not leave you wanting for anything.

Thank you. I did try using my phone's gps with some success. I recently purchased the full Algonquin set of maps from Jeff's Maps. As well as the hard copy, they come with downloadable versions that can be used with Avenza and google earth apps. I'm looking forward to trying them this spring.

I'm glad you liked it. I hope to get some more trips in come spring.

@@lanceonthelake-lp cool, I'm prepping myself for my first ever solo trip this summer/fall just looking to gain some knowledge.

Well that's exciting, I hope you have a great trip.@@docriley7837

I'm sorry if I came across as complaining, I simply wanted to point out what I would not have brought if I had packed my own gear. I am in the process of replacing all my gear and will be packing my own for the next trip. As for calling it a solo trip, a person traveling alone is the very definition of a solo trip. I in no way was trying to imply that this was a survival trip. Happy paddling.

Hi, Lance - Yeah, I was a little grumpy. Sorry about that. I’m an old man replacing old gear and filling in some gaps to be more self-contained, after about thirty years away from tripping, stuck in thinking that the old ways are best. I agree about the set of kitchen utensils they gave you, and the folding plastic dish pan was hilarious! Way over the top! But I’ve been learning and refreshing my memory by watching others’ videos, including yours, thanks, seeing how others are doing it these days. I went on a few short test runs last year, Crown Land camping in the Madawaska watershed, testing my kit and myself, and I’m prepping now for longer trips this coming Summer. Maybe too pleased with myself in my new adventures. I’ll try to rein that in. Is that a Swift 16 you were paddling? I used one of their 14’6 Cruisers last year on solo trips and loved it - plenty of carrying capacity, lighter, fast in the water, you can use a double kayak paddle and really move, low profile for less wind resistance, and much easier, more nimble handling overall. Thanks for your reply. Happy paddling, happy trails to you.

That's kind of funny John, this video was my first canoe trip in about 25 years. So I too was getting my feet wet again. The canoe was a Swift Keewaydin 15 which I really enjoyed. I am thinking about getting one.@@johnsteven1247

Swift boats are good, no doubt. Last year, I took my Old Town Appalachian on a trip. Fitted for tripping and heavy going in ‘moving water’, it’s well over 70 lb. It’s a great boat and thirty years ago it was perfect for me. But now, it’s too much weight for me to carry on a long portage. I went to Swift on Oxtongue Lake, where they recommended a packboat - kind of a canoe-kayak hybrid - Cruiser 14’6. For solo tripping, I can’t imagine any better, for all the reasons I mentioned earlier. If you are looking forward to many years ahead of solo paddling, that smaller, lighter boat with its very comfortable low seating could be just the thing for now, and eventually for an old guy.

Wow what a heck of a comment and I didn’t realize a relaxing solo canoe trip had rules and disclaims that had to go along with it.

I did it in two trips stopping half way. I didn't record how long it took, but I would guess about 2 1/2 hours.

@@lanceonthelake-lp I plan on doing the same loop. Thanks for the video

I'm glad you enjoyed the video and you will have to let me know how your trip goes. @@deanbrownlee9483

For the rocky creeks I did wear a high grip water shoe, but on a couple of the sandy based ones I went bare foot. I didn't actually bring any gear so there wasn't any duplicate stuff but you're right, I definitely could have pared down what they packed. Next trip I will bring all my own gear and just rent the canoe.

Yeah, I too was surprised to see the furniture. It wasn't there the last time I was in Algonquin either.

You're welcome and I would highly recommend it.

Thanks for the comment. I can't recall if your stone step is still there, but if I get back to that site I will check it out.

Thank you, I very much enjoy your videos as well.

Thanks, it was a lot of fun.