Solo Kayak CAMPING | Overnight Camp and exploring a castle

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  • Join John on his latest Solo Kayak Camping trip, this time on the stunning Loch Awe. A camp on a beach then followed by exploring a castle

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  • @daveg-j1866
    @daveg-j1866 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wish I was there (apart from the midges)! Loved the sunset drone shot of you paddling on the loch

    • @TheGrayExplorer
      @TheGrayExplorer  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That shot is the best I’ve ever gotten, I try and beat my last video on my next, I’ll not beat that shot for a long time yet. Thanks for watching mate

    • @The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast
      @The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @weekendwithbevoblog2171
    @weekendwithbevoblog2171 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How cool is it to 'stumble' across an abandoned castle!

    • @TheGrayExplorer
      @TheGrayExplorer  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +weekend with bevo blog knew I’d left it somewhere 😂
      It was an amazing find and one I’ll be back to see one day

  • @StevieWyatt
    @StevieWyatt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a stunning place, one to add to the paddling bucket list!

    • @TheGrayExplorer
      @TheGrayExplorer  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah it’s very pretty, you’ll love it I’m sure

  • @stewartdean4009
    @stewartdean4009 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Covacure is great hammock enjoyed your video

  • @NotAnotherAdventure
    @NotAnotherAdventure 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Some awesome shots you've got! Great video. You could say I was in... Awe 😂

  • @jemneal2306
    @jemneal2306 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Enjoyed that mate, very professional too x

    • @TheGrayExplorer
      @TheGrayExplorer  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks mate! Glad to see your face on here!!

  • @PaulMessner
    @PaulMessner 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Another brilliant video John. Your filming and editing is raising the bar. Absolutely superb. The shots of you paddling at sunset were top notch. Great find with that castle. A few tarps on the top and it would be a great holiday home 😂

    • @TheGrayExplorer
      @TheGrayExplorer  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The feedback has been excellent, it’s really motivating. That sunset paddling shot is 100% the highlight of all my videos so far.
      What I couldn’t show because of music issues was the castle had been completely taken over by campers, it was lush. If they hadn’t have been playing music I’d have shown it

  • @OldBumOnABike
    @OldBumOnABike 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the old ruins...👍 it'd be a great place to camp.

    • @TheGrayExplorer
      @TheGrayExplorer  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It was full of campers when I was exploring it. However I’ve been told that camping isn’t really allowed on ancient monuments

  • @travelswithtom9921
    @travelswithtom9921 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just found your channel...love it! I'm doing something similar here in Boston...exploring and camping on our historic harbor islands by kayak

    • @TheGrayExplorer
      @TheGrayExplorer  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That sounds amazing! I’ll pop over and check it out

  • @SecretState
    @SecretState 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Perfect place to watch the euros🥰

    • @TheGrayExplorer
      @TheGrayExplorer  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You could actually get signal in some places 😂😂

  • @stevewebb2102
    @stevewebb2102 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really cool video, brilliant location.
    Re hammocks, I'm no expert but managed to get a 2nd hand hennessy hammock for £70 2nd hand. Used it once, really comfortable, can lie flat in it and side sleep.
    Would recommend .

    • @TheGrayExplorer
      @TheGrayExplorer  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’ve had a Hennessy before, and I too really rated it. Might look into one of those again

  • @ShaunM-xw1em
    @ShaunM-xw1em 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great watch John. Brought back memories of being eaten alive by the midge on the islands there! Keep up the great content and thanks for sharing your trip. 👍

  • @4RingsRetro
    @4RingsRetro 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ace video. Nice chap, no bullshit, well shot and edited. Consider me a new subscriber! Nice one mate.

  • @chrishomer
    @chrishomer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    579 subscribers? What’s all that about? These are seriously impressive.

  • @outsideambition
    @outsideambition 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looked an awesome place that mate! Great video!

    • @TheGrayExplorer
      @TheGrayExplorer  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You need to come along to one of these mate, they’re really good fun

  • @ConsidertheWonders
    @ConsidertheWonders 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pretty epic shots one the water there 🤙. The castle was crazy cool. Really like you setup with the hammock. We’ll done.

    • @TheGrayExplorer
      @TheGrayExplorer  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey 👋🏻 thanks for that. I’m very happy with the shots I got on this. Thanks for stopping by

  • @martynjames5455
    @martynjames5455 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A channel that should be subscribed to... brilliant content!!

  • @LundysWildcampBushcraft
    @LundysWildcampBushcraft 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    5 minutes in and hit the subscribe button I seen you say your from Washington in a TH-cam creaters group on Facebook I'm jimmy from Newcastle atvb jimmy 😎😎👍👍

  • @jonuk2640
    @jonuk2640 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The Fell Wanderers, younger brother

  • @DrunkOnWanderlust
    @DrunkOnWanderlust 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such gorgeous shots! I love Scotland too 😍 just been eaten alive by midges on the great glen way x great vid thanks for sharing

    • @TheGrayExplorer
      @TheGrayExplorer  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The big trip i mentioned in this video is the great Glen way!!

  • @pixx.adventures
    @pixx.adventures 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great channel and enjoying watching your back catalogue. You must be local to me too. Thanks to Paul Messner for the intro to the channel too. Fantastic content and I have just subscribed so look forward to future videos too.

    • @TheGrayExplorer
      @TheGrayExplorer  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks buddy! Hope you enjoy what I have coming up

  • @theodoreyoungman2111
    @theodoreyoungman2111 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    DD hammock do some brilliant hammocks mate, from ultralight to bombproof.

    • @TheGrayExplorer
      @TheGrayExplorer  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not a huge fan of DD’s hammock range. Tarps yeah, but not the hammocks

  • @smokemeakipper1076
    @smokemeakipper1076 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gr8 video bud. 👍

  • @DartyD
    @DartyD 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cracking mate so jealous 👍need to get out again myself. Maybe a collaboration some time. 🤔

    • @TheGrayExplorer
      @TheGrayExplorer  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aye we could easily do something mate

  • @dazsly
    @dazsly 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks lovely there. Nice shots what camera are you using?

    • @TheGrayExplorer
      @TheGrayExplorer  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Gopro hero7 black and mavic air2. Kinda limited on camera’s with the nature of the type of videos I do.
      Thanks for watching though!

  • @brodyjewison1764
    @brodyjewison1764 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have you tried Hennessy hammocks?

    • @TheGrayExplorer
      @TheGrayExplorer  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah I have actually, very good hammocks but the weight was the reason I switched all those years ago. I’ll look at there range again thanks!

  • @gericomy
    @gericomy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Whats your Hammocks product Name?

  • @kevinsaunders5940
    @kevinsaunders5940 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good video! Anything to keep midges at bay, I'd jump into a 6ft condom if it helped.😂
    Check your diet to see if it can help with migraine. 👍

    • @TheGrayExplorer
      @TheGrayExplorer  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’ve been suffering with them for quite some time, caffeine withdrawal was a big problem and it might have been it on this trip too. Also im a bugger for not drinking enough too, easy to forget when you’re wrapped up in the adventure. Thanks for watching