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22lbs?! I've been dreaming about a Swift 13-footer that only weighs 26lbs, and I thought that was pretty good...22lbs is amazing!! There's definitely some grinding involved with my approach. It's not light, but the thought of doing the hike 3 times doesn't sit well with me. I've trimmed out the luxuries to get my pack weight down. I'm at 13kgs which is not considered "ultralight" by the internet standards, but I'm good with that...But what REALLY HELPS is that I don't let the seat of the canoe rest on top of the pack while I'm carrying it, exactly to avoid the canoe putting that downward pressure on it. There's some discomfort because the yoke is resting on top of the shoulder straps of the pack, but it doesn't feel like I'm being pulled backwards. For me works well, because of the shape and size of my drybag, but might be tough to accomplish if you're using those hiking backpacks that are narrower and come up higher behind the neck...

essa foi espetacular!! 😁

Yeah I knew going in that the weather was going to be fantastic, but it exceeded my wildest expectations!! And the mooooose!!! 🫎 just the perfect ending to a perfect trip.

The basic philosophy behind the law of attraction is that energy precedes manifestation!! 😁

@@chuchumanga7948 of course! The Yoke went unchanged in all of my adventures up until the day I sold the kayak last year. Yokemeister is a beast, and I’m sure it’s still rocking out there somewhere. 🤘🏼

@@chuchumanga7948 you can catch Yokemeister in action in episodes 2, 6, 10, 11, 18 of my camping series.

@@danilointhewoods what did you upgrade to?

@@chuchumanga7948 ended up grabbing a second-hand solo canoe. Esquif Adirondack 12’.

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I’ve done 2 trips from there, and would like to conquer that section of the Western Uplands Trail…maybe later this season.

btw get yourself a thermacell, we were out on the trails in prime bug season not too long ago and that piece of tech changes the game I would never leave without it.

@@OutsideOntario I have it, but on this last one I didn't think it was going to be that bad. Lesson learned!🤣

Glad you enjoyed! I’m sure there will be more tandem trips with the Captain in the future…. 😎

Legend?! 🤣🤣🤣

Thanks! Another instant classic if I may say...whenever you guys are ready for another beat down, you know where to find me. 😁

It has been brought to my attention. Thanks bud.

@danilointhewoods honestly hate the restrictions. Its easy to get turned around in there and would be nice to get an occasional aerial perspective 🤷‍♂️😝

@@northernlights777 yeah…last year I woke up with forest fire smoke everywhere, and used it to see if my way out of the lake was compromised. It helped a lot.

@@danilointhewoods wow! Crazy!

EP. 16! 😁

Haha - one of these days I should weigh everything to get an accurate reading, but your calculation is on probably on the spot. I figured that was the case regarding the portage, but still doesn’t answer the question…why don’t they fix it?! Even better…the park could introduce an initiative to give away free nights in exchange for portage sign maintenance! I’d go… 😁

I wouldn’t mind some fresh fish for lunch, but I’d need someone to catch it! 😁 The paddle board is super fun! Has some limitations, but it’s been a blast to go camping with it. Ep.17 is one of my personal favourite trips so far.

BRMV (Back Road Maps Book). I have the paper version, but the app and paid subscription really helps because you can choose to overlap the Crown Land and 4x4 Trails layers and see your live location.

I could’ve used the company!! 😁

Thanks! Yeah…I’ve trimmed here and there since I’ve started this journey back in 2020, always with the intent to carry the least amount as possible, within reason. It’s not an ultralight kit, but I try to keep it simple. My luxury items are my camera gear, and that’s it. Not being a foodie, and not being into fishing helps a lot too. All that stuff adds up!

Thanks Julianne!! I just need to convince your tita to come more often! 😁

Good stuff. I watched a video of a young couple that also stayed there, and I debated doing two campsites with a stay there on Byers on the first night, but ended up sticking to the two nights on Scorch. Maybe next time…. I need to learn to fish, but frankly, don’t think it’s my thing. I’ll eat it if someone catches it though! 😁

@@danilointhewoods Well maybe we will cross paths again. You paddled by me On the mississagua river

@@duggoneit oh yeah that’s right! See ya out there! I’m already on the countdown for spring. Where are you off to in 2024?

Thanks! Now on to plan a winter trip…Toronto is covered with snow right now and I’m sitting here dreaming of getting out there again! 🥾⛺️

That would be great! Hot tent camping in your future for sure! That would make a fun video!@@danilointhewoods

@@TerryFalan my friends were talking about a hot tent trip, but I’m ready for straight up hammock and under-quilt! BUNDLE UP!! 🥶🤣

Of course! True Danilo style !@@danilointhewoods

Thanks 👊🏼 learning with each trip on the camera and editing as well. It’s been fun for sure!

​@@danilointhewoods The hunting camp and that hunting is allowed there makes my itchy. After moving from the gta to Muskoka open up so much more opportunities. Saw any wildlife....wolfs?

@useryggfdcc I was spooked at first but had a conversation with some people online and it’s all good…hunting and camping have coexisted there for a long time, and the good news is…camping season slows down when the different hunting seasons begin, so there’s not that much overlap. Still…if I go there again around the same area I’ll be wearing an orange beanie instead!

@useryggfdcc saw nothing this time! Zip.

​@@danilointhewoods Even an orange vest is a good idea. A buddy and me went hunting near Bala and with our hunting cloth on a timber wolf walked less then 3 meters past my buddy not even seeing him sitting on a rock. I was calling deer and the wolf was sniffing the air. We did several experiments and its shocking how well the hunting clothes can make us invisible. Definitely hunting orange during hunting season.

Brazilian! 😁 what do you mean? which paddle?

The paddle that equalizes your balance! Which one could I mean? And for the murk who gave me a thumbs down? Murk you!

Thanks, I’ll have to review some tape! 😁 The kayak-style paddle is definitely my favourite and for this canoe, I’ll most likely always chose it over the otter-tail paddle. I’m not giving up on the single-blade paddle just yet, but it will be the backup for sure.

Thanks! I definitely have Rain Lake on my list of places to go back to. I have a few routes already mapped out that I’d like to explore; and also wouldn’t mind doing that section of the Western Highlands backpacking trail. Cheers!

Ha! I gifted myself a set of Jeff’s Maps for Xmas! He does amazing work indeed, and since the new maps are tear-resistant, I feel like I’ll be able to passing it on to my little guy one day… I’m hoping to pull off at least one winter backpacking trip between now and May. I want to give it a shot with the hammock setup…I think Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands is calling me! 😁

Thanks! She appreciates it! 🤣🤣 The canoe is awesome. Best purchase of 2023 for sure! I went with this one because I thought it gave me the best combination of durability, weight and cost. It’s not the lightest “solo” boat out there, but it’s not that bad either at around 40lbs. For the price I think it serves me well for my solo trips.

Happy New Year! Where’s Blue Thunder heading to in 2024?! 😁

You need a permit for park use, so if you’re just joy-riding to the access point, to turn around and head out, I suppose you don’t need a permit. But if you’re planning to park and go for a paddle or hike (Rain Lake is also an access point to the Western Uplands trail), that’s when the permit kicks in. My interpretation…better check with the park office to be sure.

@@danilointhewoods Excellent. Absolutely no problem getting a permit. Definitely doing this is the spring time. Got myself a canoe but didn't use it yet.

@@useryggfdcc I’m definitely going back there! This was a fun trip, but there’s still a lot to be explored since we didn’t move around. Enjoy the new canoe!

Happy New Year! Fun little trip before the season cools off… 😁

It was fantastic! 😁

Thanks! That’s the plan…every time I get a chance! 😁

Thanks! After the trip I tried looking it up and found some info on Pine Martens, but yeah…still wasn’t 100% because I not all of the pictures online looked like what I saw. I didn’t even think about looking up weasels!

Thanks for the tips!! 🙏🏼

Thanks! That's awesome! If the opportunity presents itself, go for it! But even if you don't have a canoe yet, pick one up for the weekend and go!! 😁

That was surreal indeed!!…and contrary to the first night when I had a party next to my campsite, the afternoon and evening night on Burnt Island lake was super peaceful. Pretty cool!

That’s awesome!! I had a look at the Swift pack boats as well, but had to start smaller from a budget perspective. The Esquif I got is 40lbs. It’s not the lightest, but I’m able to single-carry the boat and gear without any issues. I’ve come up with a fairly minimalist setup as far as gear goes, so that helps. Where are you off to next?!…I’m heading to Algonquin Rain Lake!

40 lbs is a great weight, I'd be happy with that as well. I'm quite intrigued by your minimalist gear (your satchel and how you're able to hang it up for access is just aces!) - maybe one day you can to a full gear breakdown of all your items! My trips are all done for the year, but next year I have 2 routes I'll be doing for sure - a loop starting at Smoke Lake going south, and a slight variation of the Donald Lake Loop up in Temagami. Can't wait to see your adventure to Rain Lake now! :)

@@northern_wilderness_adventurer I’ve gone through a few variations on the essentials bag, but now I think I’ve finally settled on a good kit. Good idea for a video when the season quiets down a bit… 😁

Rock on Nick! Thanks man…I’m so happy to hear you’re keeping the legend of Blue Thunder alive!! 😁 🤘🏼

Haha. The under-quilt is coming for colder trips, but I thought I could still swing this September trip without it. 😁

I came here to mention the same thing. Need an underquilt to protect that cold but syndrome

I use a under quilt every time

@@danilointhewoods September in Algonquin in a hammock without an underquilt? Never. I would use one all year, even in summer.

@@juliechristine377 it’s been quite pleasant without it actually. The trip to the Barron Canyon in May also got a little chilly, but doable. But yeah…I think October-May is definitely a must have. 😁

Thanks!! It’s going to open so many possibilities!!

Haha. I just replied on the other video that you’d probably like this one. 😁 THIS WAS FUN!!

@@danilointhewoods watching it right now, wishing that I was there!

Awesome, thank you! Then you’ll probably also like EPs 15 & 17! 😁

Haha! Good stuff! Thought I’d see you going past me on Sunday. Did you stay another night, or paddled up-river to get out?

@@danilointhewoods I stayed 2 nights and paddled back up the river. Shame about the cans you found on site 602. It bothers me when people leave garbage.

The price is high, but so are the rewards!!! 😁

Ha! That was fun. I knew nothing about backcountry, never been, just picked up some gear and went!! Best decision I’ve ever made… 😁

That was my “real” introduction to backcountry camping and when I fell in love with Algonquin! Good times. And fun fact…to date, those 45kms are still my longest distance so far. The crew picked a good one to test my rookie skills! 😁

I knew it was going to be a good one based on word of mouth suggestions, but the campsite blew my mind! Fun trip. Some will likely say a Pelican kayak from Costco doesn’t belong there, but I disagree!!! 😁

Hey! Whatever works to get you out there is just fine!@@danilointhewoods

The Pelican belongs anywhere you put it! We used and abused our Pelicans for a long time. Just happy to see you didn't attempt any of those gnarly rapids with it :)@@danilointhewoods

@@tmoso024 you got that right! The Pelican can’t be denied! There was one other one that looked like a missed opportunity, but frankly I was very happy to run the ones I did!! 🤘🏼

Bugs are part of it! 🤣 …I laid the back seat down, and it fits my sleeping pad just fine. I stuff some towels on that gap where the seat folds forward to make it a little better. It’s not the best sleep setup, but it does the job…

Thanks. It certainly is!! 😁

Awesome, thanks! But you might want to reverse the order, otherwise you'll get to Ep. 1 and that'll be a major letdown 🤣🤣🤣

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