Wilderness Canoe Trip - Part 3. Sweden. Windy Crossing of the Mighty Lake Rogen. Wild Camping.
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- čas přidán 20. 09. 2022
- In this video, part 3 in the series, Andy (Kent Survival) and continue our adventure in the wilds of Sweden and Norway.
We leave our overnight camp spot after fuelling up on blueberry pancakes and bacon and begin the long, rocky portage down to lake Rogen - a big lake that will take us across to Norway.
Our paddle starts off well with a gentle headwind as we head along the inlet and towards the main expanse of the lake itself. Once around the headland though, things take a different course and we are faced with a tough paddle into the wind for the rest of the day - hour after long hour.
Finally, exhausted, we reach the southern shore and find a place to set up camp for our third night in Sweden. And luck was on our side this time - third time lucky - we find an official camp spot with a fire pit, a rock shelter and firewood. We deserved it this day!
I hope you enjoy the video,
Thanks for watching.
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.......what an incredible wilderness, but unforgiving. The beauty hides the many dangers, but you handle yourself eith true grit. Andy had to dig deep and he showed his true character.
Well done to you both.
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I always appreciate your perspective, Simon. You always make the viewer feel as if we are right there. I enjoy going out on adventures with you. Thanks for taking us along for the ride.
Absolutely been loving watching you on this adventure. I have watched many adventure videos over the years which have literally cost 10s of thousands of pounds to produce with professional support and film crews ect, yet you, a one man band not forgetting Andy make your productions far more interesting because your viewers know that it is you alone with no expensive entourage or support crew that has produced such good quality material. Your doing something I can but only dream about due to my disabilitys which make it hard work just pitching up in my back garden, by watching your videos you take me on the journeys with you, I actually feel as I'm sat at the side of you and I'm enjoying your adventures with you. This may sound like am crazy but mentally I'm actually refreshed, I'm 67yrs old and I worked outside most of my life and my holidays with my family was also outdoors camping in the forests, like I said I camp when I have the energy only in my back garden this also helps me mentally as I awake in the mornings at the break of dawn to the morning chorus I feel like I'm back in the forests. Many many thanks for all the hard work you put into your videos, and a great big thanks to your family for letting you do what you do for us all. I'll see you in your next video, until then keep safe.
Thank you! That means more to me than I can put into words! Keep on enjoying those nights out and morning choruses when you can
Why don’t these have more views? I’m loving them. Thanks for bringing us along!
Every installment of this trip has been a joy to watch. I look forward to each one. Thank you for what you do. Your wife must be very supportive; with the time it takes to do these adventures and for you editing them to what we see now, it takes a lot of time away from her. You are fortunate.
Keep up the good work, sir. Again, I look forward to the next video. Cheers!
Thank you! Yes, she is very understanding, I am a very lucky chap!! 😁
sad breaks for Andy. Always a hard paddle when that wind is blowing at you and the waves are trying to continually spin you. Especially on a large open body of water. Glad you made it across and to a beautiful place to camp. A famous writer once said that days and trips that have no "problems" are fine and dandy but adventure comes when things don't go so well and make wonderful tales for the telling IF, you live through them. Or something to that note. Thanks, Simon for taking us along as always. I appreciate all the extra work you do to make that happen. AND you do it so well that I feel like I have experienced it with you. ATB
Awesome video Simon, gutted for Andy, but what perseverance and determination you both showed crossing yet another massive body of water, especially for Andy, well done both of you 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻Thanks for sharing and looking forward to part 4, I hope Andys luck changes for the better.
Love both yours and Andy's channel but I must say watching both sides of the journey it really dose highlight your skills as an outdoorsman. The skill, knowledge, mindfulness and content of being in the wilderness really dose show here. Much love to you and Andy well done been a great watch so far
Thank you , Simon .
🐺 Loupis Canis .
Those pesky swedes should have introduced you to rye bread. It's a killer travel food and goes very well with salami and mayonaise. Saves fuel too.
I thought Andy was having a harder time.
I love your videos of camping trips Simon, especially with Andy & your son. Not to mention the rest I have seen.
Thank you!!
Poor old Andy, if he didn't have bad luck he'd have no luck at all. Thanks so much for another brilliant video. all the best Gus 👍
What an adventure for the two of you! Thank you so much for taking us along. Doing the filming on top of everything else is an extra burden but I so appreciate being able to ‘join in’ on your Swedish/Norwegian adventure. I can see you have many fans who appreciate all your skills, both in the canoeing and outdoor world as well as your positivity , empathy and leadership. Thanks again for a great video! 😊
Hi Simon. I just wanted to say that your videos bring a ray of sunshine into my life which can sometimes feel very secluded and dark. I always love to see that you've been on another adventure. You are a testament to everything that is good and wholesome in this world. Thank you for creating these adventures in which we can all share.
That paddle did look pretty brutal even for an experienced paddler. Add the lightweight of those canoes and Andy's inexperience and various troubles I have nothing but respect for your empathy and his determination. Great footage considering the elements you were dealing with.
Thanks Si! The adversities make the adventure even more enjoyable for me (but then again, it wasn’t me that went swimming 😂)
well its a bit late but if you have a head wind its advisable to put more weight in the front of the canoe.. as the canoe wants the highest end to go down wind. if i remember correctly bill mason demonstrates this in the video path of the paddle - solo basics.. anyway looks amazing over there and looks like great fun😎😊
Another option for balancing weight in a canoe is to put another “bloke”in the bow. Could you not have gotten all your gear in one canoe?
Solid advice
Definitely, had the wind been stronger I would have adjusted the trim to take advantage of weather cocking - it was just a slog 😂
I think one of the problems is the fixed seat. I usually turn my canoe round and paddle it "backwards" in winds, with more weigh at the front as well.
Poor Andy. He doesn't have much luck on your foreign japes, does he? He looked decidedly pissed off when he was sitting by the fire.
On the bright side, he's probably lost a few pounds, and I don't mean his new jacket. 🤣🤣🤣
😂😂 Yes, he was having a tough time that day!
I enjoy all your videos with no exemptions it the first time I've seen you so tired. I see you were getting some advice about the wind you were diplomatic as usual. Your partner done really well under the circumstances.
A long tough paddle that Simon, so serious waves there with a strong wind. Happy to see you both made it safe and sound mate. Beautifully edited again with stunning scenery to watch as you guys paddle on to Norway. Thanks mate 👍
A great trio of videos, you can tell a lot of effort went into these. Looks like it was an amazing trip!!!! Keep them coming Simon! One day I will escape the desk job and do the same!
Funny, the precise moment you are eating Romen noodles, I am too.🙃
Oh poor Andy! I was just hoping he wouldn't take sick this time. But what a bummer.
That tea comment at the end was epic.
I can tell that Andy was toiling. You both had to dig deep and support each other. Great life lessons right there😎👌🖤 KTF🙏
The wind will always pick up on big lakes by late morning or early afternoon. I have been known to wake up at 5:00AM and be on the water asap to avoid the winds. I also always choose a fast canoe. I consider a fast canoe to be a safe canoe.
Simon, weather you are aware of it or not, I would consider you to be a natural born leader. Nice work in handling all the challenges a trip like this threw at you both.
Don't think Andy was mentally ready for this part, was fairly easy paddling up to this. Big lakes are challenge in lightweight canoes. Great video as always.
Beautiful inspiring video showing the hard work and frustration and joy of your adventure with Andy. I will likely never go to Sweden but it makes me want to paddle more on our local lakes and start planning next year’s camping.
I wish I could eat bacon on my canoe trips. I canoe on Yellowstone Lake in Yellowstone Park. If I cooked bacon I would have every Grizzly bear within a hundred miles coming for a taste, probably of me.😁
Just bought one of your lovely T-shirts great fit great look and great packaging 📦 fantastic 😁🏴
AHH, Simon: YOU"VE won the videography portion of today's outing! Wonderful cloud shot; realistic bobbing up and down on the lake, walking from rock to rock on the portage! Andy TELLS us the significance of what you show.
Absolutely stunning scenery Simeon ~ too bad about Andy's coat, but hopefully the SD card will read from his computer, unless it's cashed.
Very good you supported Andy. This is proof the companion on such trip is very important, as everything may happen and need to support each other. Thank you for great vid!
Been following this journey with you guys. Fantastic part of the world which I would love to see. It’s so cool seeing you both adapt to whatever comes your way. True strength of men capable of handling challenges which is a rare quality in our present time. Thank you Simon for allowing us to tag along with you. It’s truly inspiring.
This was like a Tolkien story...The Intrepid Ranger; forging the way, guiding the inexperienced traveler, and rescuing the party member during a grueling journey...Bravo!!! Loved it! Keep'em comig!
Sorry for jumping ahead, by watching Andy's vid...I couldn't help myself...btw, the scenery was beautiful!
Well, that is high praise indeed!! Thank you sir!
Friendship = When one guy steps up when the other is having difficulty. You guys can laugh about it after the fact but it takes a good bond to make the most of it. Bad luck for Andy and totally understandable that he was pissed. Can't wait for the finale.
I need to keep reminding myself that although I see this kind of landscape in other camping videos, that they are in Canada's Lake Region and in Northern U.S. where you might expect to find the same landscape. You are not accustomed to the same sort of canoe experience back where you live. It's normally rivers and much smaller bodies of water. So this is new for you, (other than the Loch Ness trip)! So I'm appreciating how much you and Andy are appreciating the experience. Too bad luck for Andy though. I'll pray things go better from here on out.
I think you two gentlemen would make better headway on a windy lake , both of you in a tandem canoe, than two solos. Or use kayak paddles.
My goodness! There's some really fantastic scenery. I'm feeling for you both, tackling the paddle across the larger stretches of water. Especially in the wind. It's all worth it at the end of the day.
Another wonderful video Simon. Fantastic footage and editing as usual. I am really inspired by your adventures and they make positive and motivating watching. I just loved your description of “a jutty outy kind of thing” 😂 I am now at 80% of catching up of your previous posts since you started. Keep up the good work.
if I had a canoe I'd use kayak paddles. been in serious water wind etc. in sea kayak very effective
My thoughts exactly, would have made that crossing so much more manageable.
Another amazing video! Thank you Simon for sharing this trip with us, and all the hard work that goes into doing that. Your shots, editing, commentary... everything is spot on. As has been said already, it makes for a very inspiring and motivating watch. I did my first wild camp in nearly 20 years last weekend, in an old abandoned golf course in Kent, and loved it. It's good to get out into the wilds, but it's also good that you've once again brought the wilds to us. Looking forward to part 4. Thanks again.
Thank you for taking us along with you. I found you last week on CZcams and have been watching past videos when I have a free moment. I've really been needing this. Thank you again. God bless you and keep you on all of your journeys.
Thank you! 😁
I’m really not sure what to make of this trip so far! It’s had everything! You appear to be in your element and loving it whilst Andy doesn’t seem the happiest of campers, seems to have drawn the short straw on this trip and the first Swedish escapade. Still good to see you both made it through although the body language looked a bit strained on the last two days post dunking! 😬
Same I thought that 👍⛺️
Yes, he struggled a bit at times, but always dug deep and pulled through despite all the misfortune - poor old sod 😂
Hey! Simon,~ very cool pictuure- see you on my side-
Nice video. Shame about Andy’s bad luck
Big @SS lake or inland sea? Seeing you two traverse that long portage and paddling upwind, brings to mind that old Village People hit song, "Macho, Macho, Macho Man" [men?]. 😀 I was also wondering, even given the great meals you have been preparing and eating "in the rough," if you two are getting sufficient calories. All that tough paddling and that long portage and muti-day voyage surely must use up the calories galore! Another great video with stupendous scenery. Thanks again.
Tough day indeed. Windy Sindy. 4 parts! This mini series just keeps on giving. Great filming as usual. Thanks Simon.
This is on my list of things to do next year. It looks tough but so rewarding. Great vid, once again.
It's probably time to replace ipa with scotch. I paddled out to Ailsa Craig once, it was only the thought of the bottle of Tobermory in my bdh ( showing my age again...) that got me there...
Lovely vlog again, keep em coming!
Such a great video Simon. Great adventure and your sympathy for Andy is truly fantastic. Tough luck for him but as far as I can see the video was recovered?
You are doing a fantastic job with both filming and editing the videos Simon. Love following your adventures!
Thanks for sharing!
That high pitch above Lake Rogen was wonderful to see. Thanks for explaining why you chose it.
Hey Simon!
So amazing to see both you and Andy out enjoying what the world has to offer again. Upsetting to hear of everything that’s not gone to plan for Andy… we will head over to his channel soon and watch what video he was able to retrieve/restore (hopefully it all!).
Random side note - wondering where you got the large square pot with the lid that doubles as a pan in this video? Something I could make decent use of for our camp trips here in Australia with my family.
Hope you and your family are well - Hari
Wow another great video showing the most beautiful scenery. I really wanted to be in a canoe and share your journey with you both. Poor old Andy forgetting his coat. I hope he manages to sort out his technology problems.
What an amazing adventure so far. I have seen parts 1 and 2. Keep it up Simon 👍
An amazing journey. Glad that Andy is ok... those rocks in the water could have had that story written differently. Your work is breathtaking on videos even with adversity.
Turn those 2 canoes into a catamaran for easy sailing 😎
Ballasting the canoe correctly can really help in wind. If adjusting the location of your gear doesn't do it, you can always add rocks in the bow if the bow is blowing off.
Beautiful scenery and I like your music choices suits the activities you're doing.
Aye he's got a keen ear for suitable tunes
A canoe trip. When the place is just fantastic. Its colors, placidity style looks amazing.
Thanks.
Another good one. As someone else has said weight the front of the boat when going into wind. If you are going to do this again and with Andy's lack of experience I would strongly suggest going in one boat and paddling as a double,so much easier. I appreciate this may curtail some filming but a joint effort could be an idea. Don't spoil a trip because of us!!
I have to agree doubling up and using the other canoe as a butty would ease the burden of battling a head wind .
Use the flying V as a pair to help cut through
Agreed - if the wind was any stronger, I’d have adjusted the trim, didn’t really need to on this occasion, it was just a slog.
Not a fan of tandem paddling, much rather be in control of my own boat plus, like you said easier for filming, but more importantly than that - less weight therefore more freeboard is safer on open water (and shallow rocky rivers) 😁
😁 Andy would sit in the back munching on biscuits and chocolate spread while poor Simon put in all the hard graft 🍩😋😂
Love the music and the show. Always calming and relaxing.
I remember a canoe trip of mine where we got to the first big lake in the evening. We decided to cross it at night when it was calm. Not sure if it was a good idea since we got into a sleep long, paddle late schedule for the rest of the trip. It sure wasn't safe paddling big lakes at night. Looking forward to part 4!
Andy's canoe was riding high on the bow, which makes going into the wind very difficult. He needed to get all of his heaviest items closest to the bow and move his own weight forward as well. Light items in back.
The boat will track on it's own going into the wind when the bow is lower than the stern.
Simon, thank you for an amazing video. My heart is warmed by your friendship with Andy. I'd be extremely interested to hear which pieces of kit you took with you but didn't use (if any)? Also, did you stock up on Oh Boy sachets whilst you were over there? Best wishes, Katie 🤗
Thanks Simon for an awesome video enjoy watching looks a fantastic place have a amazing time take care and be safe 😀 👍👏
Andy will never go anywhere again. LoL I just saw his video he has my luck. if it can go wrog it will.
Love the use of pallets 😃, totally outstanding build Corporal 👍, definitely looking forward to your next video 😁🤙🤙🤙
Wow: there's a big difference between two separate set of eyes, Simons and Andy's, total awesome video Simon.
Thanks for sharing. JJ
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Awesome bushcraft Crocs 😂
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What an incredible adventure! Such beautiful camera work and lovely wilderness. I wonder if it would be different if you were using your own gorgeous wooden canoe - heavier but so stable and navigable. Anyway, I really enjoy your videos! Sorry to hear of Andy's difficulties. A rough day all around. ATB to you both!
The magic continues Simon. Pretty as a picture really. Sad for Andy but he'll soldier on as always. Waiting patiently for the next instalment tganks. Bushyboy Oz.
You've probably had this question before, but do you have sonething like a playlist on e.g. spotify? Really liking your taste in music! 👍
I look so forward to your videos. So wholesome. Throughout the yr I normally take several multi day hiking and at least 1 multi day kayaking trip. We have just had our second child so for now these trips are on hold, to much to ask of my wife to watch 2 children while I go have fun. Lol. Look forward to continuing these trips with my kids when old enough. Thank you again for taking us along with you. Hope Andy’s trip gets better for him.
Thanks Charles, I hope you manage to get out for a trip soon - won’t be long before you can take the kids along with you 😁
Fantastic. Thank you. All the best. 👍🐾🐾😎
To help your fragile canoes or kayaks on the rocky shorelines, I carry a cheap pool noodle to slip under it.
Great video, looks like a much nicer night with a proper fire and cook up. Much needed after that slog of a day!! 💪🏻
Making me very jealous
Nice.
Great video Simon. Glad you're still smiling despite the tough crossing and I guess your feeling it for Andy as well. Poor bloke. What a nightmare, the jacket, the film footage plus last year's sickness. 😔
Great video and another great place!
I had a stressful day today. However, I was looking forward to your video this evening. Wow, great video, and it helped me recharge a bit and let go of some of the stress. Thanks, Simon and Andy.
What a slog Simon. You guys are such troopers
Poor Andy taken a beating on this trip
Simon (and Andy) Just catching up after a few weeks offline. This looks like an adventure, a tough trip. Well done both of you. J&A
Great video Simon! Situation well managed on your part. Once Andy lost his jacket it changed the dynamic somewhat. Luckily the weather was good but the wind made life difficult. Andy certainly exhausted which may have lead to situations down track. All in all you both survived and got away with it. I think a ‘Lessons Learnt’ video to wrap up the adventure would be of benefit. Anyway, well done👍
LOVING this series!
Loving this series, can't wait for the next episode! Well done, looks like you're really enjoying yourself Simon.
My goodness I was stressing for you guys on the home stretch. Great team work, another fantastic adventure. Thanks for bringing us along. Get some rest.
I got a little indication of how the trip went/was going when I got Andy's video pop up in my feed and read his title haha.
Great videos as always Simon, really enjoying them. That lunch of beef jerky and instant noodles was a definite choice.
Hi guys! Nice to watch the tour I did with my wife and two buddies in 2013. A nostalgic tear twisted in my eye. Like everyone else, I appreciate your nice and positive attitude and good film editing. The only thing that amazes me is the kitchen. We were determined to catch fish at every opportunity, baking them with vegetables on the fire or, when there weren't enough of them, making fish soup. Your pancakes with bacon and topped with syrup are a culinary shock to me :) Well, everyone eats what they like :) Regards!
Thanks Roman!
I’m glad it brought back some happy memories! To be honest, I would have loved to have caught fish to eat rather than take all the heavy food we took haha - but I am only too aware of my abilities 😂
Beautiful area Yes! I hope Andy luck changes put hey he's learning for the next big one. I see it when you have bad luck it's a learning curve. Simon nice work.👍
Thanks for bringing us along. Be well
Lol, when you put on subtitles it says "Thank you" when the waves hits the canoe. ☺️
And Norrlands Guld, how can you like that yellow water? Try Stigbergets Amazing Haze next time. Its from Göteborg and they have several different sorts. Really, really good.
Ooh! I’ll see if I can get some over here - we have a massive international beer supermarket not too far away 😃🍻
Great series, thanks, Simon. 👍🙂🏕️🛶
Poor Andy. 😢
Another great episode Simon. That camp spot looks amazing. Looking forward to part 4.
Sure is nice to see you. I know you guys are having a rough time I just saw Andy’s yesterday.The views that you have a very beautiful. I know you guys of been exhausted by the time you set up camp but I sure do miss the two you have in your usual hot chocolate. Even though you had some tough times I hope you still enjoyed yourself and always look forward to seeing the two of you together. God bless and keep safe
Good food, good company, great views, tough weather. Definitely a challenge. You mastered it. Except for the fishing.lol.
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The tea comment cracked me!
Such a shame about Andy's camera and footage......you were both obviously gutted about it.....