Solo Kayak Camping Trip - Pea River Alabama
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Had a great 3-day float down the lower section of the Pea River in Alabama. Just a great, laid back trip.
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These are the real trip smith videos. I think we all love the feeling of being there for the progression of the journey and fun camp sites. Love the dory but losing the aspect of always needing to find a cool campsite is sad. Plenty of channels doing the living on a boat thing. I got a kayak and eventually a skiff from this channel. Moving to the bigger boat is great for family camping but we lose some of the nature moments from it. Just an opinion.
This is what we like . These kinda videos . Great stuff 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
That was really cool and fun to watch. Thank you for going to all the trouble it takes to produce such a great video. Keep em coming!
+FogDog68 Glad you enjoyed it Fog! I enjoy it. I'll keep making them as long as people keep watching, commenting and sharing. Makes it all worth it!
I love love this video! I subscribed. Your energy is amazing. I can't wait to get out on the water soon.
Thanks! Hope you Get OuT There Soon!
I really enjoy your videos ! You kept my attention the whole way through. Keep the passion high bro.
Awesome Metal! Glad I could keep you hanging in there on these long videos. Thanks for watching and I'll keep it high my man. Headed out again next week!
Great vid, you're one funny guy. Loved watching you brush your teeth with doctor Bronner's. I'm still laughing.
+Mea Woodsman Thanks Mea! I try to have fun, without fun what would be the point? Lol, glad you enjoyed it. I really didn't expect it to be as "popular" as it is. I was thinking it was just going to be another good tip in case you forgot your toothpaste. But I was wrong lol Still made for good video though! Thanks for the comment Mea!
Subscribed. Fun videos man! Keep them up! I'm really big into kayak fishing but you've got me wanting to take some kayak camping trips for sure!
Thanks Chris! Glad you enjoy thembud. I'll keep them up and I hope you Get Out THere for some kayak camping soon, it's a totally different and incredible animal!
It's so awesome, when watching I feel like I'm in a kayak next to you going on the trip. It's so cool thanks and keep it up
+Anthony Fishing So glad you enjoy the videos man! I'll keep em coming!
great video bro! really enjoyed the whole thing!
+tonybuddy123 Awesome Tony. So glad you enjoyed it man. Hope all is well.
These videos are always great... so honest and a good time to relive these moments in time...... kudos to you buddy !!!! Every time I wanna do these river runs this is motivation....... I’m 41 in December....still feel like 25 with these vids
Yea man... Good times! Get out there and make it happen!
Subscribed. Great videos man! Keep up the adventures!
Awesome Ryan! You the man bud! I'll keep the camera rolling!
Awesome vid Trip!
+NexStep Products I appreciate it! Thanks for the great products! Hope you guys gain some visibility out of it. I see myself wearing them more for sure.
I love this channel! He's so goofy and funny lol!
+Jayce Cole Haha! Thanks Jayce, glad you enjoy watching.
Great to see you doing another kayak adventure video. 👍🏻👍🏻
+Eagleclaw72 I was glad to see it as well! Should be doing another pretty soon. Thanks for the comment!
Great stuff Trip!
+Eric Barron Thanks Eric! Glad you were able to watch bud!
inspirational video. my husband and I just got our first kayak. we're really excited to use them.
+Fun Times With Liliana Glad to hear that. Hope you two enjoy!!!!! Thanks for watching and commenting!
YES!!! I am so happy you had an opportunity to go on an adventure! I can't wait to watch and comment!
Enjoy!
+Florida Girl Adventures That looks a little like the swaunnee river in north Florida - @ 6min(later you talk about crossing the line so I guess that explains the similar landscape). Something great about getting out! You my friend are a goofy goober and I loved the video! What do you do? You think! I don't think Ive ever been bored always something amazing going on! You are the best dressed adventure guy I know!
I've had multiple people suggest the Swaunee. I need to get down there one day. Glad you enjoyed it and my funky personality lol. What do I do? I do construction and I'm a fire fighter.
Sometimes hard to get bored on a kayak trip.
lol, when I asked 'what do you do' I was asking as for those who ask us "what we do' when we are out kayaking - but your day job definitely explains the arms, and pulling through that shallow upper Pea! Hey you also have to get in on the Santa Fe if you're hitting North FL! Amazing clear brown like Suwanee, with huge cypress, what made it stand out are the white fossil shell lined beaches, these are fossilized snail shells by the ton and when you take a handful to dry and say bring home they turn to powder but are so beautiful on it's shore. I didn't get to paddle much of it sway.com/7P76NCVgQe6ukxrT this is the trip I took this summer which includes the sante Fe.
you have the best camping and kayak videos I've seen! subbed and liked!
Awesome! Thanks for the awesome compliment! Hope you enjoy the future videos.
. I like the idea of that gear hanger. Nice video, first I have come across your channel and I subscribed.
I generally close them up at night or whenever I'm expecting rain. The gear hanger is a must have for me.... You should make yourself one! Thanks for watching and subscribing! How - To - czcams.com/video/6NdYOMetVJ8/video.html
fantastic video keep up the great work
+Sam Hutchinson Much appreciated Sam! Glad you are enjoying them, thanks for watching!
Can't get out on water this weekend so going through all the S&S VIDS again while having peanut butter on toast and cup of Tea and relaxing.Must say your 2 trips on Pea river is my Favourites,all your river camping trips are awesome!!
Great weekend! lol Hope you are able to get out there soon! I enjoyed the Pea river trips as well. Hard to pick favorites though.... Glad you enjoy them dismal, thanks for watching and commenting bud.
First time watching, now I'm a subscriber! Great vid, southern Alabama looks like a great place to Yak, great gear selection also!!
Awesome Cletus! It's a fabulous area to do some paddling and not far from the beautiful Florida coast either. Hope you enjoy catching up on all the past adventures ;)
I cracked up at the "It looks like a man---of course a man-made bridge." Great video! I subbed.
;) Yea, sometimes strange things just come out.... Thanks for subscribing!!!
I love your show. Lots of tips. I live in Oregon, and paddle the Willamette River. Exploring neat places. Each time I watch I feel better. Your attitude cheers me up. Thanks
Thanks Wayne, glad you enjoy it bud! Have fun up there in the cold my man, you are tougher than me!
YES!! FINALLY! I've been waiting on this video lol
+Nicholas Frasier I was waiting to.... I'm working on having more time to devote to CZcams so things should get better ;)
This is great! I felt like I was there with you the whole time. I went on a canoe trip once from Oklahoma to Arkansas, but I much rather prefer kayaks.
Glad you enjoyed it! Yea, I prefer kayaks or paddle boards over a canoe ;)
Loving your vids!
+Keaton mccart Much appreciated Keaton!
Trip you had me in tears haha. brushing your teeth with soap?! That was a good laugh lol. looks like you had fun. I'm so ready to get back in my kayak and go on another adventure! won't be long. Great video as usual!
+Nicholas Frasier Perfect! Tears of joy! I was nearly in tears from the taste... Oh I definitely had some fun. Can't wait for another one myself. Thanks for watching and commenting Nicholas!
another great video! BOOYA!
+DontUndo Thanks Undo! BOOYA to you!
Yes!! I am so happy that you were able to go on another adventure and could get another video uploaded, i check daily to see if a new video is uploaded, while i know there probably isn't one because you are an individual who works, i am always ecstatic to see one!!!
+Jeremy Handzel Me to Jeremy! Hate to disappoint you daily lol You sound like my mom..... Just kidding! I do work..... BUT I am working on changing some things and devoting more time to CZcams sooooooo things could be looking up soon. It may be a slow transition but that is the plan! Thanks for the great comment man.
Nahh, you don't disappoint at all!
Good deal!
Lmao 🤣 I love the Wilson reference. People who know me always used that reference as it’s my last name. I never seen the movie but one day I woke up in the the middle of the night to catch that part where his raft broke up and he lost Wilson 👏🏼👍
Once again another great video must of the time I can't watch a hour long video but I never get bored watching your videos.Keep up the goofy carefree attitude.LOL
+Tim Johnson Thanks so much Tim. Really glad you are able to sit and enjoy something for an hour. I know that it is tough sometimes on CZcams. I don't think I could do it any other way than goofy and carefree! Thanks for watching and commenting, means a lot....
Thanks for great video of the river.
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
I don't know what it is but I dig your videos. I even bought a kayak yesterday and I'm planning my own adventure. Keep it up!
I know what it is! You wan to get out there!. Glad you enjoy them Travis. That's great, what kayak did you end up with? I'll keep the camera rolling.
It was neat stumbling across this video, I live just outside of Samson (3 miles from the county road 17 bridge aka Stokes Landing). I've grown up on the Pea river and knew every little thing you passed. Great video and happy camping!
Oh that's awesome! Glad you enjoyed it. Small world huh?
I showed this to my wife because she is always complaining about me making videos. You saved the day. Lol thanks for sharing.
+shane newsome Wives complaining about to much time spent Youtubing? No way lol. You betcha, hope she understands a little bit better now.
1 am in the morning here and still watching your videos brilliant keep them coming buddy
Ha! Glad you are enjoying them. I'll keep them coming. Just finished filming another 3 day trip. Now just many hours of editing and it'll be posted.
love ur adventure vids Trip...ur a funny ole country boy and I love that you don't edit the "miss-adventures" that happen along the way. You keep it real...and that's nice to see. I can't wait for springtime myself for some yak camping with my little dog. Keep the funny, honest, videos coming...and I don't have to say enjoy...cause we can all see that you do.
+Marie Miller Thanks Marie! You've got me figured out! I see that little dog, looks like the perfect kayak partner to me.
I'll keep them coming. I'm working on making some life changes to allow for more time dedicated to S&S so the future should be getting better for everyone around here. I'll have a good time! Hope you do to!
Awesome. Saw this vid now and pea river ain't to far from me. Gunna have to check this place out for sure
+Aj wood Sweet AJ! Give it a go man, great place!
Great footage. I really enjoyed your commentary too. Keep it up.
Thanks Jay! Much appreciated.
Wonderful video!! I have to get out there!! My 3 year old is watching this with as she kayaks on the river here in N MS! She saw you going to bed and was a bit nervous that she had to go bed! But we are watching this at 8AM LOL!
+Michael Mott Thank Michael! Hope you two had a blast! Thanks for the comment and for getting the next generation out yaking!
First time watching. Loved it. I'm glad I've found your channel.
Excellent Bobby! Glad you enjoyed it. Lots of great adventures to catch up on. Have fun!
Awesome adventure !!!!! Happy Easter have a Blessed Sunday !!!
+Danny Whitlock Thanks Danny! Happy Easter back at ya
Really liking your videos. Sitting by the fire watching them.
+Don Stanton Awesome Don! Thanks for taking the time to leave a positive comment. Heading out on my next adventure in a couple days. Should have another fun video up after that. Thanks for watching!
Pea River? I about peed my pants three times watching this. My wife and I were in tears!
That's awesome Jared! Glad you both enjoyed it!
It might be worth carrying a toilet scrubber brush with you to help clean the mud off your shoes. I’ve never heard of anyone doing it, or done it myself, but it seems like a hell of a tool to keep tied onto your boat. ...It’d make a good backscratcher and prop for a few other jokes too! :D Have fun out there and be safe.
Oh wow that is a great idea Nathan! Maybe I can remember to bring one next time lol You take care as well bud.
I took a kitchen one with me today...worked great
64 and just took up kayaking, great informational video, entertaining too! Thanks.
+Bob Ruchalski Glad you enjoyed it Bob! Hope you check out the rest of my videos as well. Thanks for watching and commenting, hope you catch the future video as well. It's only going to get better from here!
Good stuff as usual.
Thank you sir!
50:51 "Got a lil' mint to it!"
hahahaha.. That was hilarious.
+Max Martian Well.... it did lol. I was a little hesitant to include that part, glad I did!
That was hilarious. I enjoy your videos. Keep'em coming!
Will do!
Laying in bed relaxing watching another Trip adventure classic.
There ya go! Enjoy!!!!
Thanks for sharing your adventure! I have a special needs child and dont get out much anymore and I love to see the outdoors on your videos. Oh, around 41 minutes when you were looking for lightern gnots, it looked like there was a birch tree right behind you. That bark works great for fire kindling too!
You're welcome Charles! Thanks for watching man. Thanks for the tip on the birch tree bark and I wish you and your family the best.
Great video!!!
Thanks Thomas!!!
I'm going to have to buy new paddles for my canoe. You've lit a fire under me, but being up here in Missouri, it's a bit cold now. Will have to wait till late April. Thanks for sharing your trip.
+Ron Briz Absolutely Ron! Go get one! That's fabulous, my intentions are to inspire other people to get and enjoy so I'm happy to hear that, really I am. Well come late April you better get out there, don't let life pass you by. You bet, thanks for watching and commenting.
Awesome video!! very funny when you were trying to reach your camera!
+nelson cobb Glad you enjoyed it Nelson. Yea, that was interesting. I've found that most of the good parts in the videos aren't planned.... This is actual real reality, not "Reality TV"..... lol
total respect for ur trips and ur service to the public as a fireman :)
+My Adventures Thanks man! I really appreciate that!
What a great video.(Just like all your videos)I am getting a Kayak this Wed.And im looking forward to my own adventures.I have learned a lot from your videos.Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Robert!!! That's awesome! What kayak are going to be enjoying? Have fun!!!
+SailingandSuch Lifetime Tamarack 120.
Awesome! Hope you get to use it plenty.
It is a little cold for kayaking but that gives me time to watch your videos.
Great video.
+Gold Combat Arms Missed your comment! Sorry about that! Hate that it's to cold where you are my man. Hope it warms up sooner than later for you!
awesome video. Pretty entertaining guy. Hilarious teeth brushing scene!!!
Thanks Luc! I'm a little crazy at times, no hiding that! Glad you enjoyed it.
WOW ... 70s in January .. I'm moving to AL .. LOL .. year-round outdoor enjoyment sounds good to me! Looks like a different kayak from prior videos .. good trip, thanks for sharing!
+Michele-Mike Bradley I must say we do have some pretty good weather!
Well, it's the first touring kayak I bought and went on the Choctawhatchee trip with. I'll probably be using it unless I get another since I can't really get comfortable in my yellow yak....
Thans for watching!
Michele-Mike Bradley Just make sure you leave before June hits.
Just found your channel. Pretty neat. Subbed in. I got a Jackson Journey two years ago and love it. Has a rudder thou. The seat is awesome. The bottom section has an air bladder and plastic beads in it. Really comfortable seat. Made in Tennessee.
Take care,
Al
Glad you enjoy it Pumpkin! That sounds like a really unique and comfy seat! Enjoy your sweet ride.
I will be starting kayak camping this year and I Wonder about wild life : dont you ever get disturb during night by wildlife... such as Sasquatch ;-) ?
Nah, not really Richard. By the way, I read your comment in today's live stream, Episode 2 of the Get Out There show ;) Thanks for the great comment!
I love to watch your videos and just subscribed
Awesome Mason! Thanks for subscribing!
Great Enjoyable Video!
Glad you enjoyed it Alan!
Sweet vid love it
Happy to hear that Dyson, thanks for the comment.
Awesome Vid man! Very informative it kept me glued! Is there anyway to get info on what you are wearing around your neck that attaches to your sunglasses?? I need those I am always losing my sunglasses.
Thanks Daniel!!! Glad it kept you glued! Sure thing, here they are - www.riverboundsports.com/nexstraps-sun-glass-straps/ Good straps for a good price. Enjoy!
great channel man been thinking about kayak camping would like to try to go down the flint river from reynolds ha to albany but not sure how long it would take any advise
Thanks Paul! Have you checked out my videos on planning a kayaking trip? You'll get a good start and answers to your questions there - czcams.com/play/PL-fvZ7RpVpmkwM742KTf55DF7z1ODMsn-.html
It's finally here yaaaay
+GALAXY GAMER Yep, finally lol
My wife and camped out for a week at Gunter Hill campground in Ala. and Kayaked Catoma creek area. We were very disappointed at how much trash was in the water and shore line. We live in Ga and drove out that way with a group of friends that live in Ala.
+CVObservatory Yea, it is sad when I see trash. It's an unfortunate reality..... Sounds like a good trip! Thanks for watching and commenting.
Trip, your a trip. once again nice work. on this trip you seemed a little more lay back.
+Jose M Thanks Jose! Tried to throw some more bloopers in there for you, hope you noticed. Yea, I think I was. The pace was more laid back, the river was more laid back, the weather was more laid back, it was just a great easy going trip. Enjoyed it. When I finished I was a little uncertain if the footage would come together for a decent video but I'm happy with it.
Nice! I live in Elba and was wondering what the pea River looked like so I can fish it. Awesome! Really enjoyed it!
Richard I have heard good things about fishing in the Pea. Make it happen!
Great videos! I was just wondering what your average speed was on the kayak
Thanks Jack! I appreciate that! I really haven't measured it... I believe about 3 mph. Then you have to take into account the speed of the current. Tough to do when rivers vary in speed....
Wish I had my kayak already… I’d be on the water like you 👍
Great!! adventure Trip. Damn, you never even hit the water and already in the mud. Seeing the shadow on the water from the semi on the over pass. I'm with ya on that one bro. that wud of been me also.
You sure took the cake with the soap using it as tooth paste! You don't always have ta listen to ur wife! I seen it coming eventually and it did! I was in tears laughing sooo hard I had to stand up because my stomach was hurtin.
All in all thx. for the ride! BOOYA!
+Keith Lapere I know it Keith! I really wish the camera would have been rolling, it was pretty bad even though can couldn't tell very much from the video..... Yea man, I almost wanted to edit that part out lol (the shadow).
That may not have been my best idea with the soap. She sure got a good laugh out of it. I love hearing that, glad you found my misery amusing lol. BOOYA! Thanks for watching!
New subscriber to you S&S. Awesome video. I really CV want to get into kayaking. So I can take trips on the lakes and Rivers here in Colorado. I metal detect and magnet fish the water here. Be awesome to be able to kayak to different locations only a water craft can get to. Find some different locations to detect. Keep up the good work, and great info in kayaking and camping. Maybe next summer I'll be doing it. Gonna watch some more of your vids. Keep em coming.
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Thanks for subscribing! You're now awesome! A kayak can take you to many adventures for sure. Hope you enjoy the rest of the videos and find yourself a kayak soon. I'll keep the camera rolling!
47:40 it would actually be cool to know how to dehydrate bananas haha they seem like a great snack!!
Thanks for sharing these mini-movies of your kayaking adventures, they are really entertaining :)
+Ric - Alrighty Ric, I'll add that to the list of to-do videos! You are very welcome, glad people enjoy them. Thanks for the comment.
Good video dude,
Thanks Keith! I appreciate that.
Yes Id love to see a video on dehydrating!
Good deal Callie! I'll be doing one pretty soon. Thanks!
Ha ha love you man sounds like me. I’d get scared of a semi shadow and not figure it out till later too ha ha ❤️
dang it trip u did it again,maqde me smile and put me in a good mood at 330 in the morn,thanks 4 the good start,im going shrimpin,later man
+Don shrimper Awesome! Glad to hear that. Hope you filled the boat!
Great vid Trip. Love watching these. Loved all the little water falls off the river. s you were looking for the phat lighter, you passed a river birch. It also is good for fire starting. I was going to tell ya that when on the river look for areas the fish can get away from the flow of the water, then use your lure to catch a few. If it's cold, just move the lure very little. The fish get very slow and lazy in cold water..... put a worm on there. That should at least catch ya some pan fish.
I want to make one of the gear hangers you made. That's very handy. Thanks for another great vid man. Looking forward to seeing more. If you get a chance, look up the Edisto River in South Carolina. That might be the first river I do. Great fossil finds as you make your way. I've found some nice shark teeth. maybe we can plan a group trip once I get all my gear sorted.
I will have to message you on your FB. I ordered some stuff from your Amazon. I also have the Olympia TG 860 now. The Kelty 12X12 tarp and a pretty good start on my sleep system. I plan on ordering a couple more items from your Amazon store. I'm looking forward to making some vids like these. I have no clue how to edit or build a channel. Just starting to research that.
+Joe McCranie Thanks Joe! Great falls there no doubt. Ok, cool I'll keep my eye out for them. You know I need the fishing tips lol
The gear hanger is worth it's weight. I'd like to plan some group trips in the future for sure. I'll check out that river, sounds like fun.
Hey I appreciate that! Easy huh? I see where some people have bought themselves some nice gear on there. Hope it all pans out well for you. If you have questions feel free to jump on Facebook and as me man. I'm happy to lend an opinion.
I can't believe any sane individual would give this a thumb down. This is great stuff!! And practical advice to nature adventurers. I hope to meet you some day, Trip. Maybe on the river! Have you done the Conecuh River yet? Several friends and I plan to launch at River Falls for a paddling/camping trip from March 28-April 2, 2016.
+Marc Williams Lol Thanks for that Marc. I think I have a subscriber who is a chronic thumbs downer..... Maybe we will run into each other sometime. I hope to plan some group trips in the future with open invitation to all so you never know. I have not.... I'd like to as it's not far away. I haven't done much research on it but I should and I will. If you can remember to, let me know how the trip goes and what the river is like. Yall have a good time!
Cool vid!
+HydraYak Outdoors Thanks Hydra!!!!! Cool channel and website you have yourself ;).
Hello @SailingandSuch
I have been kayaking for a couple of years now on a SOT kayak but after watching some of your videos and getting tired of my old kayak, i was considering a sit inside kayak. However, I live in Texas and mostly go in the summers when the temperature is anywhere from 85-105, i was concerned about my legs getting hot and sweaty being enclosed in the kayak. Do you have any input on this matter? What do you think of sit inside kayaks in the hot sun?
Thank you for your videos and time!
+Kevin Addy Hey Kevin! I think you're thinking the right thing.... I haven't really noticed my legs getting hot in the yak honestly. If anything keeping them shielded from the sun is a bonus..... As long as your kayak isn't black or a dark color you should be good to go. I've done some trips this past summer in the heat like you speak of and it wasn't bad at all.... Go for it! Remember if you buy it used and find you don't like it, sell it for what you paid for it..... Glad you enjoy the videos, thanks for the comment!
great video
Thanks dredspore!
Just watching some older videos still funny trip
Haha! Glad you enjoy them and thanks for watching, some good stuff to catch up on ;)
Great video! What brand and model kayak are you using in the video?
Thanks David! That one is a Wilderness Systems Sealution II, maybe a late 80's early 90's model. Love that yak and still using it currently. Looking at stepping up to a newer Wilderness Systems Tempest 170 though eventually. Great yaks....
awsome video thanks for shareing
You're very welcome. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Love the videos. I'm looking for a new river to hit up here in the southeast and the Pea river may be it. Which did you like better, the upper or lower? The camp sites that you pick, are they pre arraigned on management lands, or just an opportune site along the way? As a suggestion, you should try the Suwannee river some time (upper is more scenic). Florida has several river camps along the length of the river and lots of river management land that you can camp on. Keep them coming.
+Brett Frye Hey thanks Brett! It's a good one. Upper vs Lower? I think the upper had a little more action and rapids. Lower had more waterfalls..... If the water level was higher compared to when I did the upper the upper would be my choice. Just be prepared for the portage around the dam.
Campsites are just opportune :)
I've had a few people suggest the Suwannee. I think it's definitely on my list of rivers to paddle. Thanks for suggesting the upper!
I'm working on tailoring my schedule to provide for a good bit more time devoted to CZcams so the future should be bright! Thanks for watching and hope you get some paddling time soon!
Would you suggest the pea or the choctawhatchee river for our first overnight kayaking trip? Or other good spots in the Wiregrass. We've only really been to Holmes Creek / Cyprus springs and the choctawhatchee from geneva down.. Any other good trips you would suggest in the Wiregrass /panhandle area?
+seth commander Glad you're getting out for your first overnighter!!!!!! That's awesome! Choc vs Pea? There aren't any major differences camping wise.... The Choct might have a few more sandbars.... Not really sure. I say go on whichever one is going to be more convenient for you and your group to put in and take out at. They both are great.
I would suggest a trip to the beach, not necessarily over the river but also. I really enjoyed the trip to Fort Walton in my "Kayak Camping Paradise" video. That second night's location was really good. Orange beach was pretty cool to, heck they all are good lol
Just go whenever and where ever is easiest... As long as you go!
If you have any other questions feel free to ask.
What boat ramp did you start out at here? I'm going to do this trip I think out to FL 2 here in a few weeks and was curious the best spot to depart
Not even sure Dirk.... I probably mentioned the Hwy's...
@@TripSmith I started at 474 in Kinston and paddled to hwy 20 near Ebro. Ended up doing around 120 miles.
hey just want to say loved your vid. i have a inflatable kayak becouse my car cant hold A plastic one but do you think I can make trips like this in A high teir inflatable kayak??? Sorry for bad english
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. I think so, you just have to store you things in dry bags and pack as light as possible. Anything is doable... Go for it!
awesome vids....what kinda yak you running? I need a major upgrade.....Do you carry any self-defense items?? Some of the places I put out in Texas have some shady characters and I'm not trying to start Deliverance 2...
Thanks man! I'm running a Wilderness Systems Sealuition II I bought off Craigslist. It's a great yak... I'm hoping to make an upgrade eventually toa WIlderness Systems Tempest 170. If you can find one of those, that would be a really good one. But really, for kayak camping any longer 14'+ yak will be good as long as it's comfortable for you. I have carried a pistol once. I had it in a ziplock, in a dry bag, behind my seat. If I would have needed it chances are I wouldn't have been able to get to it quick enough.... Lol Deliverance? Have you seen the intro to my Dead Lakes camping video? If not, you'll get a kick out of it.
awesome vid! now i wanna do this :) do u have video that kinda goes over the gear you took on this trip?
Thanks Aaron!!! I sure do! I've made a few adjustments since the video but nothing major. I'll have another Gear List video coming out soon. Hope you get to do something like this soon my man. czcams.com/video/bqyBDioqIcA/video.html
+SailingandSuch Check out more of kayaking videos at sailingandsuch.com/ Take a look at Gear Talk, or just visit the playlist on my CZcams channel.
SailingandSuch awesome!
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Looked fun Trip! I bought the waterproof camera after watching your review. Should be here soon. How many batteries do you take on a trip. I advise a life straw. I have one but haven't used it yet. I have a kayak as well and have a channel with kayak gear and mods. It's my other channel WidowMaker. I have a fs10 kayak. Would like a larger one!!! Thanks Brian
+WoodenCreationz Oh it surely was! Sweet! I know you'll be happy with it. I take about 5 but generally could get by with three. As long as I charge one each night (I don't have a USB charger so I have to charge a battery in the camera which is why I do it while I'm sleeping and don't need to be filming).
I'll see if I can find your channel. I'd like a life straw one day, would be a cool piece to have.
Thanks for the comment and good luck with your channel!
+WoodenCreationz Jus checked it out. Watched your minnow trap video. Cool stuff.
THanks for the fishing tips, hope you and your dad get out and enjoy a trip together!
Always enjoy your videos. Keep them coming. Be careful with those snakes that ones markings looked a lot like a copper head. We have them here in Oklahoma. Probably couldn't move in the cold water though.
+Darryl “digitalone” Vernon Glad you do Darryl. I think it was a rat snake.... I'm familiar with the copper heads, we have a lot of them. I'm working on re arranging my schedule and making more time for CZcams. Thanks for the comment!
Awesome video . What was the water level on the Lower Pea River Tim. If you have not paddled the Buffalo R. in Arkansas you should it is very scenic.
Thanks basil! I can't remember honestly.... I know, I'd love to be able to hit the Buffalo.....
nice trip dude :)
+My Adventures Thanks man! Glad you enjoyed it!
Hello
I just wanted to say thanks for making these as I enjoy them greatly. I lost my life vests, paddles & roof mount pads with straps in a garage/shop fire, luckily my Kayaks where in my trailer. Do you have any suggestions as to what I should get? I see the Vest you use but if you lost that one would you buy it again? Any idea as to where I can get a replacement neoprene cap for my front hole? I still have mine its just shrunk & I can't get over ;ip, but I have the plastic lid with straps just not water tight.
Thanks
Patrick
+FloppyHatPhotos Glad you enjoy them man! Aw no! That's no fun!
Would I buy it again? Yea, I think I would. I have no issues with it and haven't found anything about it that I'd like to change. It's working well I must say.
I'd try topkayaker.com first. The only place I've found parts for older yaks. If you can't find one I have seen people making them.......
I like my paddle to. I don't have a lot of experience with paddles but I know it's better than my cheapy and the new one isn't terribly expensive. When buying something like that I think like this- The cheapest probably isn't the best... Spend a little more and you step wayyy up in quality, fit and feel. Then when you start spending more and more the quality, fit and feel don't go up as much per dollar as the first jump.....
I have them both in the S&S Amazon Store. Check it out and you can watch the short video I have of how it works - sailingandsuch.com/amazon-store/
Hope this helps, thanks for commenting!
+FloppyHatPhotos .. my vest is similar to his ... "half-back" mesh design is comfortable and snug (Astral V-8 PFD) .. found it online ... kinda expensive, but worth it to me :D
+Michele-Mike Bradley Thanks I hoping to find a shop near me to try some on.
Patrick
Good idea ...
Thanks Again.
Patrick
Great video! I see myself in this....it looks good in edited video but the reality is something diffrent... Keep it up! =)
+Magnus Persson Glad you enjoyed it Magnus! Haha, you're right about that! I'll keep filming as long as people keep watching, commenting and sharing. Thanks for the comment!
If you're fishing on the river, grubs and stick baits are amazing. Little crank baits will catch some fish, too. The smaller the better.
Thanks for the tips! Hope to get out next week and do some kayak fishing ;)