Self Isolation - Paddling and Camping the Choctawhatchee
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- čas přidán 25. 04. 2020
- Tired of being cooped up? How about a pleasant overnighter to get away from it all? The Choctawhatchee River for a couple of days is good for the soul, even it it was a little high and muddy.
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"could be at work" he says... Truth. Love it. Go out!
Ive lived a short hike from the Willamette river most of my life... Having a close set of rivers is a blessing when things go sideways. There is always a local backup plan
Trip your a legend man !! Coolest and realist person on CZcams
I learned to go down to my knees in shallow water after I fell off once in a shallow area when my fin snagged something! I got dunked good, lost my hat for a minute...thanks for the show, love your channel
So great to see you back on the SUP board! I do ‘get out there’ - in Denmark - because of your inspiring videos! I even recently gave my wife a paddle board for her birthday, and now she comes along too! Thanks, man 👍
It was good to be back on the SUP. Oh cool! I'm glad you both are able to enjoy paddling together.
~ Eat when You need to ~ not just when You want to ~ Drink all You can ~ Enjoy Everything all the time ~ Adventures Are Super Awesome ~ Make the Best of the Adventure You are On ~ It is Always an Adventure ~ Thank You Trip ~ =)
Super awesome adventurer dude! You crack me up - love ya son. ❤️
Thanks Mom! Love ya too!
Love this dude’s positivity
Got to keep it up!
Such a pleasant lifestyle. I am kind of getting addicted to watching your videos in the process of preparing myself doing such things in a few months from now. Live out loud. Subscribing.
"I miss you" the old heart strings got tugged on pretty hard there bud.
yea..... Tough stuff sometimes.
“Ballance is a good thing. Falling is a bad thing” -Trip 🤣
There ya go! Now you know ;)
Nothing satisfies the spirit like adventure. I wish I had done more if it.
It sure does....
Somebody send this man a river fin for US finbox. Trip, you are the man!
I need to just buy one huh? Thanks Zachery!
So the Shrimp your eating the Horn and all . You better hug that little man he was mad when you left him . Enjoyed as always
Heck yea, nothing goes to waste lol Oh I will/did.... He is going with me next time if all goes as planned ;) Glad you enjoyed it!
I wish there was still a wilderness that we could truly self-isolate. No cars, no plane sounds, etc.
Well, there is... typically I don't camp that close to highways but this trip I was kinda short on options.
@@TripSmith I meant something like Louis and Clark days...how incredible would that be.
Trip, watching your videos has inspired me to stop making excuses and dust off my camping gear. Last time I camped was in Maine, and I loved it. Already planning a trip in September. The hammock idea has me stoked, as I hate sleeping on the ground. Looking forward to cooler weather so I can “get out there”. Keep the adventure spirit thriving.
Hey Trip, Floridahanger here. Check out the Tensa Hammock Stand. It's a compact hammock stand that weighs 11lbs and works with 1 anchor point. It's perfect for those sandbars or beautiful locations that only have 1 tree.
And thanks for the journey. It was definitely needed.
Hey bud! I'll check it out, thanks for sharing!!!!
Man... We have so many of the same things. Homemade tarp, alcohol stove, cup, dry bag, pants, we eat the same camp foods, go on similar weird adventures ...and I found your channel because I'm buying a blackfin XL. Sheesh! I even used to live in FL. Keep up the travels! Gives me hope I can keep living this way even after I have kids
Hey that's awesome Eli! ENjoy your Blackfin! You can, you just have to have balance ;)
I did that exact trip back in October. Past Adam's Mill it got a little sketchy. Kept having to weave around downed trees and I got a crack in my hull lol. That's one of my favorite places to kayak though.
Nice! Oh wow, sounds like an adventure. It's nice spot!
Thank you, thank you, thank you....
Awesome trip....beautiful area, and really interesting old bridge, etc.
We appreciate you taking us along in your adventures. Please keep doing this great stuff brother. 👍🍻
You;re welcome James! It was a pretty nice paddle for sure. I'll do my best to keep the camera rolling!
We are so blessed to have the Choctawhatchee and Pea River Ecosystems right at our back door. Great Video... Oh, also don't know how to take advice, on balance, from a guy named Trip.
Haha good point on the balance.... Yes we are very blessed to have it for sure.
Thanks for the great inspirational video. Guess we're all getting cabin fever due to the virus thing and getting out on the water is a great way to stay sane. I kayaked the Choctawhatchee last Saturday (4-25) from Morrison springs to Hwy 20 and saw LOTS of people on boats and jet skis.
You're welcome! Yes a great way to stay sane for sure. Oh cool! Nice stretch.
So awesome to see you back on the board, Trip!! We take our paddle boards out all the time for adventures as a family and mostly because of your inspiration. Love your videos! Thanks for taking the time to record, edit and post them.
It was good to be back on her! So happy to hear yall are enjoying your time Out There. You are very welcome, thanks for the great comment.
The first sandbar you stopped at across from where you set up, i camped there a couple weeks back. You have to walk up the hill and its a nice little area. Our firewall is probably still there. Property owner doesnt mind as long as you clean up any trash.
Oh cool! Yep, you're firewall was still there. I just didn't see a great spot for the hammock and no where for the slackline so I gambled :) There was no trash so that's a good thing, hopefully the property owner continues to not mind respectful paddlers.
I’m convinced I will be seeing you on the JRE podcast eventually.. would love to see you and Joe sit down for a few hours and chat up some behind the scenes adventures.
Highly doubt that
I'm flattered but I doubt it as well lol WOuld be cool!
Great start to another season of tripping with you Bro!!!
You know it! Going to be a good one!
Bro you are in GREAT shape, I agree with the balance and falling thingy🤣🤙
Lol Thanks! Yes, it can make or break you when we get older.
@@TripSmith I've been thinking about an inflatable paddle board what do you think???
I love the boat vids, but Dale county river trips will always be my favorite because I grew up and live here and I love seeing people who appreciate the little rivers and creeks in this area.
Glad to hear it Dp, got to appreciate it all :)
Thanks for the adventure .. God bless sir.
My pleasure, God Bless!
You’ve talked before about your diet in the days leading up to an adventure. Maybe one day you could show what that entails vs your every day diet. I’ve cut dairy and most grains and sugar from my diet since watching your diet/exercise video and it’s made a big difference for me. Thank You!!
Hey PJ! My diet doesn't change much leading up to an adventure since I eat pretty clean most all the time. My suggestion would be to not eat anything out of the ordinary that could cause your stomach/digestive system to get out of whack. Most folks don't eat really well in general so I'd advice most just to try to eat healthy before the adventure ;)
I actually answered your question Live on Episode 006 of The Reply Line here on CZcams the other day - czcams.com/video/lXfdUcidJ1E/video.html
Thanks for the SUP video.
You're welcome! Thanks for the comment and for watching
Love your videos! Favorites are definitely the SUP trips! Actually bought a Blackfin last month after watching your videos :)
Glad you like them! That's awesome! Enjoy it!
I bought a Blackfin XL, lots of gear you recommended, and my first trip out went camping on Wekiva River. You inspired me to do this. Looking forward to exploring my home state of Florida even more. Thank you!
Hey that's awesome, hope you enjoy that Blackfin! Man, keep putting that bad boy to use!
Can't wait to go for a paddle myself! Just gotta go home one of these weekends and pick up my kayak 😎
Make it happen! Thanks for the comment!
loved this! can't wait for warmer weather in the North
Glad you enjoyed it! Hope the warmer weather comes sooner than later for ya.
Looks like a nice area! Thanks for sharing!!! 💯
It sure is, thakns for watching and taking the time to comment!
@@TripSmith you're welcome!
Made me laugh to see you drag yourself into that river. Thanks for the Trip dip! Also cool to know you fast, I have tried in the past but it is hard to commit to.
It was a challenge to get that Trip Dip in for ya. I can understand it being hard to commit. You just got to commit to commit lol
Try shrimp chips, you won't regret. It's a pink bag, you can get them at Asian grocery stores.
That sounds gooooood!
Great videos, glad I found your channel! I grew up in Ozark so spent a lot of time on that river. Lots of fun at Twin Bridges there at Hwy 231! Look forward to watching more!
He got some cool vids for sure.
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Thanks Paul, glad you found the channel! Oh cool, I worked in Ozark as a firefighter for a while.... hope you enjoy!
I liked your tight rope music. I hope you’re keeping safe out there, Trip.
He thanks!!! Doing my best to stay safe. Same to you!
Great vid!
Thanks Stephen!
Ha! Cool video, the slack line surprised me! Fun stuff man.
Glad you enjoyed it! Always fun ;)
Sublime , bravo à toi j'adore
Thanksy!!!!
trip diiip! just found your vids and im loving them!
TRIP DIP! Glad you enjoy them Josh!
Nice family.👍
Thank you!
Goooo Trippy!!! 👍
Yea Bob!
Hi trip love your videos man can’t waight to c more x
Thanks! I can't wait either lol
I'm Australian and I've never heard of blue lizard sunscreen. Great video Trip. Good to see you guys are still allowed to kayak and camp. Camping currently banned here in Oz but on the plus side we are getting nearly no new cases of COVID-19.
Ha, that's funny ATO. Glad you enjoyed it and i hope you all can get back Out There soon!
You are the best!
Thanks LJ!
Great trip man! Looks like you had fun all by your lonesome😃 The neck pillow looks like it would be a nice pillow for the hammock, might have to use that code of yours! Much love friend✌❤😃
Thanks! Yea I have a good time by myself most of the time. The neck pillow rocks! Thanks for using the code ;)
I freaking love this bud . Wish I could heart it. Guess I’ll cheat ❤️ they love you 👍
Glad you enjoyed it!
Love my Hennessy Hammock. Need to keep the bugs out. 🐛🐛
Hennessy makes some nice ones ;)
Oh man no life like the dad life
this is super cool trip! love your style and videos. idk if you already do this but small fyi when you lay your hammock or slack line you should check for sketchy branches that might fall.
Hey thanks Wayne, glad you enjoy them. I check for widow makers, thanks for looking out for me!
Do you think you could do a review on the fishing rack and sand pole anchor attachments for the blackfin model xl I can't find a single video on any of the attachments
I don't have those attachments or I would.... Send Blackfin an email and tell them to send them to Trip for that reason (I know them ;)
Hey man....now I’m officially adding a paddle board to my Waterman arsenal...say, did your great physique come exclusively from paddle boarding...and eating those shrimp-chips?😅lol!
Haha! Glad you are getting one! Lol nope not from that.... I work out hard but most of it is in the kitchen ;)
Got you an Incubator! Nice underquilt
Yes indeed! Happy with it so far.
Thank you for sharing. I really enjoy your videos. I just got my first iSUP and can't wait to go on adventures this summer. How did you get back by the way?
You're welcome! Glad you enjoy them. My wife came and picked me up lol
Dude, what is that hat? Love the brim, and the ventilation!
Oh man sweet hats...... Imperial Headwear, Watership Series ;)
Hey Trip, are gators ever a concern in the areas you paddle? I am in MD and my wife and I want to make a trip down south to hit the water while it is still winter here but she is worried about gators in the fresh water rivers.
What is the black drybag that you have? Could not see it listed on equipment list.
It's an OUTXE dry bag. I don't see it on Amazon right now..... Oh boy hope they didn't stop selling them!
man this is my dream!!!! i got my first paddle board this summer!!! im brand to to it but i cant wait to try a river... got any tips to share for paddle boarding the river?? thanks awesome video by the way!!!
Just get out there and make it happen! Plan short trips at first 😉
@@TripSmith well i did it !!!! did a 16 km float and have never had more fun !!!
Love the videos! What hat is that? Any suggestions on a wide brim hat that doesn't flop in the wind?
That's a Imperial Headwear, Watership Series hat. LOVE THEM@!
hi, our fam is rent a vacation home bay front on the Choctawhatchee Bay near the 393 Boat ramp. Do I need to worry about Alligators to paddle board? Thanks.
No, you sure don't.
TRIP PREMIERE!!!!!
Oh yea!!!!!
You ever do any yaking, around the Birmingham area?
Everyone thought on an earlier video that those dried shrimp were bait.... did we debunk that or determine it is "fake news"?? hahaha
Haha I think we figured out they are made to season food with..... Still tasty!
I love all your adventure videos. How do you find all those cool camping spots? All the rivers around me have privately owned land. I'd most likely wake up staring down the barrel of a 12g or at the very least a knock on the tent door by the "authorities"? If get a paddleboard or ghenoe, I want to take an adventure down south.
Glad you enjoy them! Basically I just see something that looks good, keep quite and I'm respectful of the property... Cmon down!
smith way is the water muddy ? thanks for sharing bro
Yea it was a bit muddy compared to normal. Thanks for watchign!
I have just done a 48hr water fast and feel great. I've cut carbs a while back but new to fasting. Do you prefer a daily fast?
Awesome! Yes I prefer daily fasting, it's just easier for me.... I actually answered your question recently on Episode 006 of The Reply Line live show here on CZcams. I shared more of my thoughts about your question there - czcams.com/video/lXfdUcidJ1E/video.html
Another awesome video Trip. I have been wanting to ask you what kind of paddle do you use . I couldn't find it on internet. take care man and be safe
Glad you enjoyed it Stephen! My river paddle (the one used in this video) is one I got from Academy a few years ago. They no longer carry it online that I can see.... I payed about $80 or so for it.
Just a couple of days ago actually I answered your question on Episode 6 of the Reply Line live here on CZcams. You can go back and rewatch it and I go in depth about that paddle and compare it to a few others - czcams.com/video/lXfdUcidJ1E/video.html
Now i see why you dont take the kids out with you. They are too little for an all day or weekend on a kayak trip yet. it will be fun in the future.
Indeed. But we are planning a daddy/son trip soon ;)
It's in no way stupid trip, fallings really just part of life, Thanks mostly for experiencing your own life....TRIP DIP!!!!
Very true Luna. You're welcome! Trip Dip!!!!!
trip you should try a inflatable kayak,that would be sick.
I'd like to try one actually.... Hopefully I will sometime soon.
Does your watch GPS require cell service to work?
I don't know... But I'm testing it right now >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I just turned my phone off and it's still showing my position. Did a quick research run and the watch advertises to have it's own GPS so no cell service should be needed ;)
Trip...Where did you get that bad ass pack for the front end? Way cool
That's a Red Original Deck bag. Not sure if they make it anymore but it's the only one like it that I've seen. Very awesome piece of gear!
Yo trip!! What kind of wet bag are you using? Can you put a link up for it?
What's up Henry!!!! It's the Outxe Dry bag - amzn.to/2YtFg8b Love that thing!
That shrimp is for cooking recipes i never seen some one eating those like that
Now ya have lol
Why didn’t you take your Kaku Kahuna on this trip? Do you like the inflatable better? Trying to decide what to get for river adventures. Thanks!
I sold the Kahuna quite a while back. AFter getting inflatables I never used the Kahuna again. Compared to ISUP's it's heavy, harder to paddle, doesn't track half as good as an ISUP, harder to haul around/load/unload, your feet are almost always wet with water coming over the board on the kahuna along with other reasons I can't think of right now. Try an ISUP before getting a kahuna ;) There is good reason why I have 5 ISUP's and no more Kahuna!
Thanks Trip.....I really appreciate the advice and perspective. So any chance you have a favorite ISUP if you had to choose. I was hoping I could find one that I could attach things to like a chair or paddle holder. Perhaps I am overthinking it but that seemed important to have the YakAttack like rails. Thanks and paddling on! TJ
Would love for you to come w me down the escatapawa rivere
I'd love to explore it. I need more time and $$$ lol
Chokeies by trip
Hahaha! There ya go!
What is you're opinion on the BlackFIn?
Fantastic boards.... Best bang for the buck in my opinion. Check out this video - czcams.com/video/IhNBGxzMoVM/video.html&lc=Ugw1jGBxss6elnqwM-d4AaABAg
Did you use your fins on this trip?
I did, I had my larger 8 or 9" fin on.
Hahaha man I want some then shrimp in Africa.. couldn’t find them on Amazon
Yea they probably aren't on Amazon.... Well actually they are! Check it out - amzn.to/2z5bDRl
Trip Smith nice! I am going to order some. Thanks
Need more fishing! Ha. Great river trip!
Haha yea I know Mike. Glad you enjoyed it still!
Link for the shrimp? I gotta try those!!!
Oh yea....
Trip! What kind of dehydrated shrimp is that!!
Heck if I know. The kind they sell at the spanish grocery store lol
Would you ever consider a multi boat river trip?
Yea I guess so. BUt it's harder for me to film a good video that way unfortunately....
Awsome video man, there was just one problem............I hate okra! 🤢
Awe man!!!! Well they have other good ones ;)
Nothing beats that giant pork rind you had for a snack. 🐖😂😂
I agree! That was fun lol
You need a canoe or kyack!
I've got a kayak, but enjoy the ISUP more ;)
Haven you ever considered getting a drone? Like a DJI MAVIC MINI? I think I want one for my Jeep adventures as well as kayaking, etc.
Mine got a mind of its own flying down the creek this past weekend. Video coming soon but it survived a good 5 second trip dip.
I have.... but I have also thought about me crashing it in the water lol
BTW Trip what’s the name of that song at 27:05? Love the videos keep it coming my friend be safe always!
Oh boy... I'm not exactly sure to be honest. I just have a collection of random songs I pick from for my videos. I think it's in the CZcams Audio Library though.
Trip what was the Kenny Chesney song that played for a spell
Flora-bama
That's the one!
My birthday is may 26 and I’m getting a new kayak
no donts get a kayak get inflatable sup paddle you can also do fishing with it and stand up paddle board
Awesome! Hope you enjoy it!
Hi
Howdy!
We used to do a Delaware river canoe camping trip in the winter, (missed last 3 trips due to family illness and the Covid Crap) sure do miss floating down the river with a million tons of ice.......... Awesome Video, you Sir, Have inspired me to get back out there, right after I order a "Big Easy Gumbo" from Packit Gourmet!
Rope swing @ 31:21 and 31:42
Delaware river 2017 czcams.com/video/YO589Jxp4ws/video.html
Hey that's awesome! Hope oyuo get out there soon. Enjoy that Gumbo!
Where is this state in like town or whatever
This is around Newton, Alabama.
Any gators in that river??
Thank you youtube for not allowing his jams. : )
Hehe, you got lucky ;)