4 Days Rafting a Remote River - Living Basic in Wild Weather

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  • čas přidán 23. 02. 2024
  • In this video Scotty and I set off for a 4 day pack rafting trip along our favourite remote river! Living nice and basic out of our packs and experiencing all the wild weather! The good life.
    I hope you enjoy! Thanks for watching, everyone!
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  • @OliviaAxisa
    @OliviaAxisa Před 4 měsíci +34

    Love the banter between you and scotty

  • @slatederwin6599
    @slatederwin6599 Před 4 měsíci +27

    Walk about with a silly swagman A+

  • @the-marker-nate-ah
    @the-marker-nate-ah Před dnem

    There's comedic value in these videos

  • @margaretgood580
    @margaretgood580 Před 4 měsíci +11

    2 Aussie legends here ❤ taking your viewers on an awesome trip through our beautiful country 🇦🇺
    Cheers to you both ❤

  • @kynotting6443
    @kynotting6443 Před 4 měsíci +18

    Mate, I think I died and went to heaven just from watching this! The "tube" teleported you to another dimension I reckon. It really doesn't get better than that. A trip of a lifetime for sure

  • @fayleya3865
    @fayleya3865 Před 4 měsíci +10

    A big sponge like you get in car wash packs is a good ultralight bailer. It’s been great watching you two increase your paddling skills from just falling down the river to picking lines ! Love it

    • @TheSillySwagman
      @TheSillySwagman  Před 4 měsíci +2

      Hahaha thanks mate 😂 it’s certainly made it a lot more enjoyable. Safe to say I’ve drawn the line with rapids outside of my ability after that second attempt at the washing machine 😅
      And that’s a bloody great tip. Thanks mate!

  • @herbsmith6871
    @herbsmith6871 Před 4 měsíci +10

    That my friend was epic! Always an adventure when you and Scotty get together. Thanks for sharing my friend 🤠

  • @justinm5972
    @justinm5972 Před 4 měsíci +10

    Scotty rubbing his conglomerate.. Awesome. Great vid mate need to get out, great motivation! Cheers!

    • @TheSillySwagman
      @TheSillySwagman  Před 4 měsíci +2

      Thanks, mate! Haha ah man, that made me laugh so much 😂 He’s a funny bugger

  • @Kellereller
    @Kellereller Před 4 měsíci +2

    38:18 that moment right there. 👍

  • @andyprice4696
    @andyprice4696 Před 4 měsíci +4

    YES!!! He’s done it again!

  • @gaganb1159
    @gaganb1159 Před 2 měsíci

    The kind of people i would love to hang out with

  • @JohnKovicz-wl4pu
    @JohnKovicz-wl4pu Před 2 měsíci

    That was one epic adventure. Amazing to uncover that waterfall. There is nothing like exploring in the great outdoors.

  • @EzeAdventurer
    @EzeAdventurer Před 4 měsíci +6

    Absolutely epic . Your attitude and energy is infectious , absolutely love it, keep doing what you’re doing mattsy

  • @Jimmcgregorphotography
    @Jimmcgregorphotography Před 4 měsíci +6

    Don’t retire the OG yet mate. I have an All 4 Adventure hat worse than that, and I love it.
    That waterfall was an epic find mate. Such an amazing paradise

  • @Steven87199
    @Steven87199 Před 4 měsíci +5

    Those pack rafts held up so well, I was expecting one to pop or tear when you hit a rock

  • @lenlemaic7849
    @lenlemaic7849 Před 4 měsíci +4

    Truly an epic adventure boys, that waterfall belongs in a film set. The overwhelming allure of mother nature, you can't beat it, best medicine in the world. Respect and praise to you both.

  • @admirtrtovac5107
    @admirtrtovac5107 Před 4 měsíci +2

    A new hat! 😂

  • @RileysAventures
    @RileysAventures Před 4 měsíci +3

    The way you jumped out of your boat when you were in the washing machine 😅😅😅 i laughed till i cried!!!!then i watched it a second time!!!! You are a true gem!

  • @BlackshacksBushcraft
    @BlackshacksBushcraft Před 4 měsíci +3

    I watched the first half of this from my hospital room while waiting for my lift. Home now with a replacement hip joint and wishing I could be there. Just. Finished watching it, what an epic place. ❤

  • @trudiswanson9855
    @trudiswanson9855 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Wishing I had a larger screen. The stunning beauty of that perfect reflection in the canyon of light and shade, depth of water and field of vision, jaw dropping!! And Paradise Falls!! And I laughed so much, thanks for taking us along.

  • @lukemerriman7939
    @lukemerriman7939 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Look out boys and girls we have a new hat 🧢

  • @PerspectiveAustralia
    @PerspectiveAustralia Před 4 měsíci +6

    Awesome rapids guys! Oh man you got owned by your nemesis though hey. Hope the hand healed up ok. We died laughing at
    ‘jagged boulder in the nutsack’ and the ‘moustache breeding ground’. So many great moments in this cinematic masterpiece. Great to see you enjoying yourselves. Just put a piece of tape on your new hat to help it along😂

  • @vickizacharia
    @vickizacharia Před 4 měsíci +6

    Awesome vid Mattsy. I loved Scotty's chuckles in the background. Omg that waterfall!! What a find! You're excitement was infectious. Can't wait for your next adventure 😊

  • @qksmith
    @qksmith Před 4 měsíci +9

    One of the most underrated bits of wilderness in NSW.

    • @TheSillySwagman
      @TheSillySwagman  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Word 🙏

    • @highwaymoses
      @highwaymoses Před 4 měsíci

      Ride or Die@@TheSillySwagman

    • @An00bisY00tubis
      @An00bisY00tubis Před 4 měsíci +1

      Looks incredible, my wife and I would love to check this place out! Do you know where abouts it is in NSW?

    • @qksmith
      @qksmith Před 4 měsíci

      @@An00bisY00tubis that is the game. you have to find it. i love trying to work out where his videos are. google and maps are out regularly to help guess. this one i know. we paddled it about 30 years ago.

  • @michaelhoskins832
    @michaelhoskins832 Před 2 měsíci

    For some reason, I can picture you and Scotty singing a duet on Waltzing Matilda.

  • @ScottysGoneWalkabout
    @ScottysGoneWalkabout Před 4 měsíci +3

    What a time mate. What a bloody time. 👌🏼 One to show the grand kids. This could be up there as one of your best. Some very funny moments. Ps, I thought the new hat looked good and then you chucked on the old hat. You can’t go past the OG

    • @TheSillySwagman
      @TheSillySwagman  Před 4 měsíci

      Haha! I was saving it for the finale bushcamp to really set it off 😂🤣
      Thanks mate. As you very well know, when there’s so much footage you sort of lose sight of how the final edit actually looks for fresh eyes. So that’s a big relief 😅
      Incredible trip. That last camp and the closing scene have really amped me for future adventures. 👌

  • @GRUMPYOLDSURVEYOR
    @GRUMPYOLDSURVEYOR Před 4 měsíci +1

    Two minutes in big grin on my face and a belly full of laughs 🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @RikkiRuckus
    @RikkiRuckus Před 4 měsíci +3

    Came here for the adventure, stayed for the personality.

  • @sunnyrivers
    @sunnyrivers Před 4 měsíci +2

    I will be watching this over and over again BRILLIANT fun😁👏🏼💜

  • @advanturest
    @advanturest Před 4 měsíci +2

    Absolutely frothing the two of you. All time boys. Going to be hard to top this one. Sick!

    • @TheSillySwagman
      @TheSillySwagman  Před 4 měsíci +1

      I know dude! We got to the end of it and both agreed it was easily the best trip and likely to be the one to top, if we ever do. Such an amazing place to explore 🙏
      See you Thursday, mate!

    • @advanturest
      @advanturest Před 4 měsíci

      @@TheSillySwagman world records are getting broken everyday. Nothing wrong with high goal posts 😂
      I just got excited for when you do top this one. 👊
      Super excited for Thursday 😁

  • @gaganb1159
    @gaganb1159 Před 2 měsíci

    Damn I just paid attention that’s Scotty right there lol🤣🤣

  • @jessami3692
    @jessami3692 Před 4 měsíci +1

    This is how I spend my date nights, fresh caught salmon a hot beer and the two of you! X

  • @adayinthelife7683
    @adayinthelife7683 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Man, what a grand finale! That waterfall was beautiful. Such a paradise!

  • @petermiller9115
    @petermiller9115 Před 4 měsíci

    Mattsy what ever you do don't throw your hat away. In years to come it will bring back good memories. PS. I know a good taxidermist who will do your hat cheap 😂😂😂😂

    • @TheSillySwagman
      @TheSillySwagman  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Hahaha! That’s hilarious 😂
      And don’t worry, I would NEVER throw this hat away. I’m actually thinking of framing it with a couple photos around from the big trips. Maybe. Something along those lines anyway 🙏

  • @R-Dub_
    @R-Dub_ Před 4 měsíci +2

    Absolutely love the camaraderie and banter between you both, I'm huge fan of both of you so its nice to see you guys exploring together, its one thing to enjoy nature alone but its another thing altogether to enjoy it with a brother. Thank you for another great video mate, much love from the UK.

  • @willheffernan
    @willheffernan Před 4 měsíci

    39:17 ...what a shot.

  • @Pink_Sky_By_Night_Adventures
    @Pink_Sky_By_Night_Adventures Před 4 měsíci +3

    Fantastic video again, love seeing you boys out together. ❤😊

  • @timchilman
    @timchilman Před 4 měsíci +2

    Bloody awesome video man. What an amazing spot. Glad you didn't die, you were close.

  • @PaulMacDonald-bc2nx
    @PaulMacDonald-bc2nx Před 4 měsíci +2

    A lot of words of wisdom and a new hat 😂😂😂…I had been waiting for this……
    I can’t believe you hit that huge rapid… you are a mad dog …

    • @TheSillySwagman
      @TheSillySwagman  Před 4 měsíci +2

      Never again will I attempt that rapid. Words can’t describe that felt 🤣

  • @Peakoilcompany
    @Peakoilcompany Před 4 měsíci +1

    Fun times

  • @rosemaryshepherdsmith5110
    @rosemaryshepherdsmith5110 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Love the trips when you both join up, 😊

  • @janet33465
    @janet33465 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Excellent upload and even better the two of you together…. Great banter!! Nice hat 👍🏻

  • @PiersLortPhillips
    @PiersLortPhillips Před 4 měsíci +2

    Criminally undersubscribed. What a wonderful part of the world and a great vid to showcase it. Cheers fellas 👍

  • @Lukeslittletribe
    @Lukeslittletribe Před 4 měsíci +3

    Well done mate, the go pro footage ended up coming out pretty good. Also loved your hearing your memories of being a kid in an aussie summer storm. We have had a few here over the last few days, and when the hail storm its my kids are also outside collecting it all up 😄

  • @Fiona_Chasing_Light
    @Fiona_Chasing_Light Před 4 měsíci +1

    Well that is some bush therapy all right! What an extraordinary place ... thanks for taking us along again.

  • @ktswandering
    @ktswandering Před 4 měsíci +1

    Thanks

  • @fishingAbdya6108
    @fishingAbdya6108 Před 4 měsíci +1

    It was an extraordinary four days of fun on the fast-flowing river and camping on a great beach, my friend 👍👍👍👍 42:11

  • @eddieintheoutdoors
    @eddieintheoutdoors Před 4 měsíci +1

    The footage in the gorge is just incredible!

  • @fishinjosh
    @fishinjosh Před 4 měsíci +2

    Ride the dragon 😂 great video mate

  • @Bicycle_Fungi
    @Bicycle_Fungi Před 4 měsíci +3

    Simply bloody majestic. Thanks again ❤

  • @user-fn2qe7rw3z
    @user-fn2qe7rw3z Před 4 měsíci +2

    What a great video Mattsy, and what a lovely epic place to discover, its just beautiful. Nice to see you together with Scotty (makes it also a bit safer too:-).Let me see how I can support your cannel from over here a bit. Take care and cant wait to see your next vid. Many greetings from Germany, Michael 😍👍

  • @BelindaMathews-Bennett-oz1ti
    @BelindaMathews-Bennett-oz1ti Před 4 měsíci +1

    Great video. Absolutely cracking landscape and views. Although as a Mum of boys you did give me a heart attack at one point. I won't spoil it for those who haven't watched yet but I'm sure you can guess which part I'm talking about.

  • @waynemcmillan5970
    @waynemcmillan5970 Před 3 měsíci

    Priceless adventure. You and Scotty make a fun trip.

    • @TheSillySwagman
      @TheSillySwagman  Před 3 měsíci

      Haha it is always a fun time that’s for damn sure. Thanks ma for watching mate

  • @unfi6798
    @unfi6798 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Glad to see atleast one of the Kelly Gang is still around & paddling..! Congrats Scotty, all the best for the upbringing, you're gonna have fun & hell but it's all worth the effort. Great adventure guys.

  • @rodgeorge7244
    @rodgeorge7244 Před 4 měsíci +1

    That was awesome Mattsy what a journey and the waterfall at the end well that was something else.

  • @ridelikethewind3889
    @ridelikethewind3889 Před 4 měsíci +1

    First time watching your videos. Oh the beautiful scenery of that place. Where were you guys? Scary ride through that rapid.

  • @user-rj1jb3vb2o
    @user-rj1jb3vb2o Před 4 měsíci +1

    One of the best adventures yet, what an awesome watch!!

  • @officialtassieboysprospecting

    Some of those rapids looked pretty heavy boys 😮 Whole trip looked magic nice diversity of weather always makes for a good time. Carry that boulder out I dare yah😂 That creek did look like pretty good gold potential.

    • @TheSillySwagman
      @TheSillySwagman  Před 4 měsíci

      Yeah the weather was unreal. Just can’t believe how often and how quickly it was changing. Have the trip a real funny vibe.
      That rock 😂 We never used to even think of gold and now we see some bedrock or something and we’re like “Gold ya reckon?” 🤣🤣

  • @BuckMckawtheotherone
    @BuckMckawtheotherone Před 4 měsíci +1

    That was epic. Thank you Mattzy. You've done it again.

  • @OnCountryWithMick
    @OnCountryWithMick Před 4 měsíci +1

    Got a good laugh in this one with you 2 nut cases lol. Great job to both of you, Look forward to watching Scotty's version of this too. What an epic spot to finish off as well, god damn.

  • @Judy-fi7ce
    @Judy-fi7ce Před 4 měsíci +1

    Mattsy you are adorable and so funny. Love your videos. You absolutely crushed those rapids except for the tip over on that drop. But yes, you did well. I've rafted rapids and they're not easy. Love the new hat . Very cool. Thot for a moment that you tossed the old one, but nope - there it was. So Scotty is going to name his first born after you. What an honor mate! Greetings from the states. Wisconsin. Take care.

  • @RiverBoundXJ
    @RiverBoundXJ Před 4 měsíci +1

    Another awesome trip and video brother! That waterfall spot is insane! Had to have a silly swagman shirt so we'll see how long it takes to get the US haha. Pumped about your future travels and vids you have coming.

  • @SamClarkPhoto
    @SamClarkPhoto Před 4 měsíci +1

    Good on you Mattsy! Nature heals all wounds hey buddy! Wanted to be out there, especially that epic waterfall at the end. PS Have been in some pretty gnarly rapids both here and in NZ; and survived haha.

  • @MrDiPY
    @MrDiPY Před 4 měsíci +1

    Absolutely stunning scenery. Hope your hand is ok! Thanks for another great video.

  • @davef5916
    @davef5916 Před 4 měsíci +2

    YES MATE 15K HERE WE COME BOYS. Stellar vid as always mate!!

  • @PM-lz5gs
    @PM-lz5gs Před 4 měsíci +1

    Cheers for the ride..stunning

  • @cordellkent4790
    @cordellkent4790 Před 4 měsíci +1

    M@ci. Thanks for sharing this epic video. I’m glad last time I called your words ‘insights’ rather than a benediction. Your insights have been soul resting. Thanks for taking us ‘there’ and taking time to share those occasions where you genuinely get excited about exciting places. Thanks Digga!
    (PS:I like Rob Parsons and Levi as well).

  • @RileysAventures
    @RileysAventures Před 4 měsíci +2

    😊😊😊

  • @mattiyogi1018
    @mattiyogi1018 Před 4 měsíci

    Champion

  • @yeloesye
    @yeloesye Před 4 měsíci +1

    Such a great trip. Scenery incredible. Perfect way to emd it, under that waterfall

  • @hamham_182
    @hamham_182 Před 4 měsíci

    Offt that video ended in paradise 🙌🙌 good find mate!

  • @queensalnd
    @queensalnd Před 4 měsíci +1

    Solo Man 😊

  • @DylanStraw-xp6xq
    @DylanStraw-xp6xq Před 4 měsíci +1

    Nice one fellas. Looks pretty bloody epic!

  • @kevgoes
    @kevgoes Před 4 měsíci +1

    Love it. Wish you had a swagman hat available in Canada! *hint hint

  • @GoingSoloOutdoors
    @GoingSoloOutdoors Před 4 měsíci

    Epic way to end the video 🙌🙌. What a spot!

  • @anthonymitchell6764
    @anthonymitchell6764 Před 4 měsíci +1

    That’s was soooo good mate.
    Thank you 😊

  • @meganjarrod
    @meganjarrod Před 4 měsíci

    Excellent trip! One of your best vids! Love the banter.

  • @YonderingYowies
    @YonderingYowies Před 4 měsíci +2

    Yeww, nice one mattsy. Looks like you got some more water flow than we did which would’ve been nice! Such an awesome zone 🙌

    • @YonderingYowies
      @YonderingYowies Před 4 měsíci

      On this, do yourself a favour and swap your raft for one with a Tzip and self bailing!

    • @TheSillySwagman
      @TheSillySwagman  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Thanks mate! Yeah we were pretty lucky. Been a while since I’ve run anything with a decent water level 😂
      As for the raft, this was a borrowed one, I do have a self bailing gnarwhal with T-Zip but it was three hours north of where I was. Although that raft did also have a Tzip.

    • @YonderingYowies
      @YonderingYowies Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@TheSillySwagman ah thats lucky! The spot you said would be a great campsite we actually spent the night at and can confirm she was a beaut 👌

  • @rosiew895
    @rosiew895 Před 4 měsíci

    Pure awesomeness Mattsy. What a trip! Thank you.

  • @alittlewander
    @alittlewander Před 4 měsíci

    Great adventure you two, love that youve found your pace back with humour in your vids! Cant beat a good old washing machine and what a place to be doing it all! Keep them coming

  • @thezurban7209
    @thezurban7209 Před 4 měsíci

    38:49 Get that shot commissioned into an artwork and raffle it off to your Patreons when you hit your subscriber goal I reckon.

  • @captrockh2055
    @captrockh2055 Před 4 měsíci

    Nice Work Swag- beautiful scenery - crikey, scotty gonna have a little kangaroo hoping about soon. Congrats to him and his chick.

  • @fezig83
    @fezig83 Před 4 měsíci

    COOL HAT!

  • @kimberleybruce39
    @kimberleybruce39 Před 4 měsíci

    The joy was just oozing from both of you, great trip!

  • @RadBonez
    @RadBonez Před 4 měsíci

    Livin the dream, keep up the good work bud!

  • @alanholley2031
    @alanholley2031 Před 4 měsíci

    Great vid Matsy ( and Scotty ) I enjoyed watching that 👍

  • @seanglasgow717
    @seanglasgow717 Před 4 měsíci

    incredible Mattsy, as always. I have to tune in when you post a video, loving the content from Colorado.

  • @fiwalker6690
    @fiwalker6690 Před 4 měsíci

    Beautiful scenery, loved the vid cheers from NewZealand.

  • @justinharrison285
    @justinharrison285 Před 4 měsíci

    Awesome waterfall find! Thank you! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @thesewildtimes
    @thesewildtimes Před 4 měsíci +1

    Yes boys, smash those rapids! That was bloody epic! The waterfall scene at the end had me welling up a bit, I'll be honest. I know you've had some tough times recently, so that must have been the perfect tonic. But the main question is what happened to Pack Rafter??

    • @TheSillySwagman
      @TheSillySwagman  Před 4 měsíci +2

      Thanks a lot mate, that’s very kind of you to say. That waterfall experience at the end was so incredible surreal, it was so hard to describe it. It was definitely a nice reminder of what there is out there and how healing those places can be. 🙏
      And don’t worry! Pack Rafter is still here, I was just borrowing a mates because mine was a few hours in the other direction 👌

  • @rosathompson5644
    @rosathompson5644 Před 4 měsíci

    Epic Adventure. Thank you for sharing and be safe ❤

  • @williamdaniels1539
    @williamdaniels1539 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Great video mate keep em coming 🎉

  • @davidpicot5457
    @davidpicot5457 Před 4 měsíci +1

    You’ve done it again Matsy! What an epic adventure. After the last packrafting trip u blokes went on, u both deserved that incredible spot. Is that a new pack raft I spotted? What is it?

  • @BushKayakersCampingAustralia

    Great Trip Matzy what a great chunk of the aussie bush and an awesome paddle

  • @rikkim4818
    @rikkim4818 Před 4 měsíci

    Great video Matty.

  • @camgrice
    @camgrice Před 4 měsíci +1

    Got to watch this one first before Scotty’s film. 💦🏝️

    • @neilmitchelhill9388
      @neilmitchelhill9388 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Me too

    • @TheSillySwagman
      @TheSillySwagman  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Haha legend! But also good idea, let’s face it, the visuals from Scotty’s camera work and the NZ landscape are going to be pretty bloody incredible 😂 Hard act to follow

    • @TheSillySwagman
      @TheSillySwagman  Před 4 měsíci +1

      🙌🙌

  • @gaganb1159
    @gaganb1159 Před 2 měsíci

    You and Scotty (@scotty gone walkabouts) are legends mate, keep up the good work

  • @dianneroenfeldt5282
    @dianneroenfeldt5282 Před 4 měsíci

    Love it👌🏻

  • @andrewsecomb7240
    @andrewsecomb7240 Před 4 měsíci

    Great vid! Loving the adventures💪

  • @kaisersdad
    @kaisersdad Před 4 měsíci

    Mattsy one of your best videos yet mate. You and Scotty nail it together.