Thats a very good idea. I I did a 2 month trip last summer without documenting much of it. I wanted to become part of the wilderness without distractions. This summer I’m going back for 37 days and will probably document.
😊 Thanks Jeremy. I guess I am on the right track because that is what I am trying to achieve. Its a big jump from the days when our parents would chase us around with the camcorder eh?
Oh my God, the two-handed, kneeling hatchet move is amazing! I usually put my shins on the line when I chop. I'm switching to your style. My shins thank you in advance!
@@HermitsOutdoorAdventures it's nice to see others appreciating hammocks. I've been off the ground for 11 years now and refuse to go back. And as a solo canoeist I appreciate your video efforts. It takes a lot of work to put together videos like this. I tip my hat to you.
@@HermitsOutdoorAdventures You caught me at the computer. I will admit that after years of solo travel I have had to finally admit I like fishing and camping with others. It's difficult to find regular tripping companions so it's always a struggle. But I do enjoy watching others solo! Please keep yourself safe and keep making videos.
Awww. Thank you. There is more to come. 😃 I am already editing Part 2 of the Boundary Waters series and then I will be editing a bike-packing video after that.
@@HermitsOutdoorAdventures Love your videos. I especially like the conversational style you have for describing what you are seeing, doing or thinking. Splendid. Your outdoor skill sets are really good and have been used enough to have become second nature, fun to watch. Looking forward to the upcoming installments.
You definitely deserved chips after that paddle against headwinds. 😆 Great footage! Looks to be an interesting solo trip! Can't wait for Part 2. Nice work Trina!
I am enjoying editing this footage but dreaming the whole time of being back out there in the seat of the canoe. It was a great trip. Thanks for watching.
im curious about where in canada you from? northern ontario and quebec myself... and did you move to the USA? looks like bwca offers A LOT of opportunities to explore
@@HermitsOutdoorAdventures fantastic! I lived in Kirkland Lake and Larder Lake as a kid ....Also moved around the US a little...Funny thing...Im a travelling nurse...why do I get that nurse vibe from you?
K, because of your enthusiasm for the dehydrated Mandarin oranges I am doing a big batch tomorrow! I think they could be the perfect over-the-top addition to the cranberry-orange oatmeal I put together to take out with me.
@@HermitsOutdoorAdventures The dehydrating worked great. I make my oatmeal with orange zest, dried cranberries, slivered almonds, pumpkin pie spice or Chinese 5 spice, and a bit of French Vanilla creamer powder. Now I am throwing in some dehydrated Mandarin orange too.
Yes. The one in this video is designed for big lake paddling. I have another solo that is more of an all around tripping canoe. It is a little wider and deeper and more manoeuvrable but doesn’t track as straight and fast. I also have an old bombproof royalex-lite pack canoe that works well for rough trips, short trips, day trips, small creeks and rivers. That is the one I used on the Two Hearted river trip. If you have more specific questions I would be happy to answer them.
Watching your face from the flies to nice calm open water paddling then back into the wind and current. The flies, wind and current all have the same affect 😂
You make wonderful videos. I really enjoy them. Great tone, pace, paddling skills, etc. I have a question about your bent shaft paddle. Is it a Sanborn Nessmuk? I'm looking to get a bent shaft to help me paddle upstream against the current on the Au Sable river, to avoid the problem of how to place a car when I'm paddling alone. Do you like the one you're using in the video, and do you think it makes a significant difference compared to a straight shaft paddle? Also, I'm curious how tall you are and what size paddle you use in a solo canoe.
It is a Nessmuk. I really like it but last fall I got a Bending Banches Black Pearl carbon fiber and it is absolutely the best. The grip is amazing. When I do the AuSable I stash a bike or a moped and do sections that way. But I have done the paddle back upstream and it is a great workout too.
I really like a bent shaft. Super efficient. The paddle length is pretty individual. It depends on the canoe, the height of the seat, how low the canoe sits in the water. It is recommended to get your bent shaft a few inches shorter than a straight shaft
Hi Dennis, thanks for asking. I entered at Mudro, fished and explored from there to Horse Lake. Camped on Horse. Spent a day fishing and exploring around Horse Lake and moved on to the border. The next video will cover that. As far as routes, I no longer set out to complete a particular route on a set time line. I have learned that for me rushing like that caused me to miss so much of my surroundings as I would hyper focus on the map and time of day and my progress. It also caused me to stress about spending too much time fishing and poking around in little bays and creeks. I love to explore all the little nooks and crannies, fish, camp and generally try to enjoy every moment.
@@HermitsOutdoorAdventures I’m the same; I never feel an obligation to hold to an itinerary - I can always come back. Its far more important to enjoy the present moment / place than to paddle by it. Suggestion: Mention which lakes you are on, and especially, where your campsites are located. It not only helps to follow along, but, for me, it helps in panning for future trips.
@@dennisley3553 Thanks for the suggestion. I definitely have struggled with the balance between sharing too much or too little information. I record moments in my trip but not all of it, so it wouldn’t make much of a planning resource. I have also wondered if too much information would steal from others the sense of adventure and wonderment I experience when “finding” a beautiful lake or camp spot for the first time.
Oh boy! You will see that in the last episode. That day was crushing. The longest one on that trip was 1.5 miles one way, because I am small I triple carry long portages. In total I portaged approximately 7.5 miles on that one portage trail. Unfortunately it was my third portage of the day. A day that also included much paddling. I was on the move from before sunrise until sunset.
Deer flies take chunks out of a person with their sharp mouths. They hunt you down. They are vicious and persistent. They are the kamikazes of the fly world. 😂 Sometimes they are called moose flies. I am mot sure what a horse fly is like.
Eno SkyLite. I prefer the flat lay it gives. It also feels roomier than a traditional hammock. I would like to try an Amok Draumr some day. Ot looks like the perfect combo of solo tent and hammock.
I enjoy your videos and your enthusiasm. Thank you for sharing ❤️
Thanks for taking the time to check them out 😊
My pleasure they are wonderful videos and your attitude is infectious
You ever think about doing a breakdown of all your gear? Also looking forward to more of your adventures!
Thats a very good idea. I
I did a 2 month trip last summer without documenting much of it. I wanted to become part of the wilderness without distractions. This summer I’m going back for 37 days and will probably document.
That's a GREAT video! The extra long portage to water and the excessive lake wind were no match for you. Nice gourmet chili too.
Audy, it tasted as good as it looked. 😉
Thanks for sharing your adventures with us. Your passion is addictive.
😁 Thank you for watching my videos. I hope you are also having great adventures of your own.
Beautiful camp site - looking forward to part 2!
Hey Wildflower thanks for checking out another one of my videos. 😊
Beautiful place. As always stay safe
I so enjoy you sharing your adventures with us, feels like we are right there 💕👍
😊 Thanks Jeremy. I guess I am on the right track because that is what I am trying to achieve. Its a big jump from the days when our parents would chase us around with the camcorder eh?
@@HermitsOutdoorAdventures ha ha no doubt!!
Loved it! Love the hammock too. But come on, you’re going to leave us hanging on what it is you ate for lunch? Looked good 😉
😆 . It was home made dehydrated white bean chilli with red peppers on noodles.
Oh my God, the two-handed, kneeling hatchet move is amazing! I usually put my shins on the line when I chop. I'm switching to your style. My shins thank you in advance!
Ya when I am out there alone one false move could be my last.
Sea salt and vinegar chips are my absolute favorites when I am being active.
Awesome! Me too. Actually they are also my favourite when I am not being active 😀
2 minutes in and I'm already a new fan. I like your style.
Thanks Karl. The encouragement is definitely appreciated 😊
@@HermitsOutdoorAdventures it's nice to see others appreciating hammocks. I've been off the ground for 11 years now and refuse to go back. And as a solo canoeist I appreciate your video efforts. It takes a lot of work to put together videos like this. I tip my hat to you.
@@KarlBAndersen I totally agree with you about the hammock.
@@HermitsOutdoorAdventures You caught me at the computer. I will admit that after years of solo travel I have had to finally admit I like fishing and camping with others. It's difficult to find regular tripping companions so it's always a struggle. But I do enjoy watching others solo! Please keep yourself safe and keep making videos.
Boy am I glad to see you're back online!
Awww. Thank you. There is more to come. 😃 I am already editing Part 2 of the Boundary Waters series and then I will be editing a bike-packing video after that.
@@HermitsOutdoorAdventures Love your videos. I especially like the conversational style you have for describing what you are seeing, doing or thinking. Splendid. Your outdoor skill sets are really good and have been used enough to have become second nature, fun to watch.
Looking forward to the upcoming installments.
good video,,, fire cancelled my trip... I'll make it up next year and take a month.
A month long trip would be amazing!
Wait... wasn't the campfire ban on last July? I remember posting about it.
There was no ban when I entered.
You definitely deserved chips after that paddle against headwinds. 😆 Great footage! Looks to be an interesting solo trip! Can't wait for Part 2. Nice work Trina!
I am enjoying editing this footage but dreaming the whole time of being back out there in the seat of the canoe. It was a great trip. Thanks for watching.
@@HermitsOutdoorAdventures I hear ya! Editing is nothing like the real thing.
im curious about where in canada you from? northern ontario and quebec myself... and did you move to the USA? looks like bwca offers A LOT of opportunities to explore
I am originally from Northern Ontario. District of Algoma. I’m a dual citizen and have been exploring and living in different parts of the States.
@@HermitsOutdoorAdventures fantastic! I lived in Kirkland Lake and Larder Lake as a kid ....Also moved around the US a little...Funny thing...Im a travelling nurse...why do I get that nurse vibe from you?
Great stuff, just subbed🤙
Thanks Woodswalker 1965. Looking forward to checking out your content after work.
Great video. That wind was crazy.
Ya it was funnelled straight down the length if the lake. Always more of a challenge paddling solo.
@@HermitsOutdoorAdventures have you tried a double blade?
@@GrittingEagle I use a double with my kayak. I will stick to the single blade in my canoes. 😉
Definitely, and always with my kayak. 😉 I am quite happy using my kayak paddle with my kayak and my canoe paddle with my canoe.
Fantastic video again! what route is this?
No particular route was followed. But I like to explore along the border and I entered at Mudro.
I may have missed it but... What portage did you put in at??? I usually go in around the Sawbill
For this trip I went in at Mudrow.
K, because of your enthusiasm for the dehydrated Mandarin oranges I am doing a big batch tomorrow!
I think they could be the perfect over-the-top addition to the cranberry-orange oatmeal I put together to take out with me.
Yes! Great idea. I am now going to change up my oatmeal game. 😉
@@HermitsOutdoorAdventures The dehydrating worked great.
I make my oatmeal with orange zest, dried cranberries, slivered almonds, pumpkin pie spice or Chinese 5 spice, and a bit of French Vanilla creamer powder. Now I am throwing in some dehydrated Mandarin orange too.
That sounds like a gourmet breakfast for sure. Thanks for sharing your recipe. I can’t wait to try it!
Do you have a variety of canoes you use depending on the terrain, or one dependable favorite you take everywhere
Yes. The one in this video is designed for big lake paddling. I have another solo that is more of an all around tripping canoe. It is a little wider and deeper and more manoeuvrable but doesn’t track as straight and fast. I also have an old bombproof royalex-lite pack canoe that works well for rough trips, short trips, day trips, small creeks and rivers. That is the one I used on the Two Hearted river trip. If you have more specific questions I would be happy to answer them.
that wind was WORK! sometimes a partner would come in handy!? hint hint...lolol!
Watching your face from the flies to nice calm open water paddling then back into the wind and current. The flies, wind and current all have the same affect 😂
What is the effect?
@@HermitsOutdoorAdventures how you described the deer flies is a good expression of the look you had.
@@arielarenado 😆
You make wonderful videos. I really enjoy them. Great tone, pace, paddling skills, etc. I have a question about your bent shaft paddle. Is it a Sanborn Nessmuk? I'm looking to get a bent shaft to help me paddle upstream against the current on the Au Sable river, to avoid the problem of how to place a car when I'm paddling alone. Do you like the one you're using in the video, and do you think it makes a significant difference compared to a straight shaft paddle? Also, I'm curious how tall you are and what size paddle you use in a solo canoe.
It is a Nessmuk. I really like it but last fall I got a Bending Banches Black Pearl carbon fiber and it is absolutely the best. The grip is amazing. When I do the AuSable I stash a bike or a moped and do sections that way. But I have done the paddle back upstream and it is a great workout too.
I really like a bent shaft. Super efficient. The paddle length is pretty individual. It depends on the canoe, the height of the seat, how low the canoe sits in the water. It is recommended to get your bent shaft a few inches shorter than a straight shaft
I am wondering about your route…. What was your Entry Point? And, which lakes did you hit, and camp at?
Hi Dennis, thanks for asking. I entered at Mudro, fished and explored from there to Horse Lake. Camped on Horse. Spent a day fishing and exploring around Horse Lake and moved on to the border. The next video will cover that. As far as routes, I no longer set out to complete a particular route on a set time line. I have learned that for me rushing like that caused me to miss so much of my surroundings as I would hyper focus on the map and time of day and my progress. It also caused me to stress about spending too much time fishing and poking around in little bays and creeks. I love to explore all the little nooks and crannies, fish, camp and generally try to enjoy every moment.
@@HermitsOutdoorAdventures I’m the same; I never feel an obligation to hold to an itinerary - I can always come back. Its far more important to enjoy the present moment / place than to paddle by it.
Suggestion: Mention which lakes you are on, and especially, where your campsites are located. It not only helps to follow along, but, for me, it helps in panning for future trips.
@@dennisley3553 Thanks for the suggestion. I definitely have struggled with the balance between sharing too much or too little information. I record moments in my trip but not all of it, so it wouldn’t make much of a planning resource. I have also wondered if too much information would steal from others the sense of adventure and wonderment I experience when “finding” a beautiful lake or camp spot for the first time.
What’s the longest portage you had to do this trip?
Oh boy! You will see that in the last episode. That day was crushing. The longest one on that trip was 1.5 miles one way, because I am small I triple carry long portages. In total I portaged approximately 7.5 miles on that one portage trail. Unfortunately it was my third portage of the day. A day that also included much paddling. I was on the move from before sunrise until sunset.
Dear flies are the same as horse flies?
Deer flies take chunks out of a person with their sharp mouths. They hunt you down. They are vicious and persistent. They are the kamikazes of the fly world. 😂 Sometimes they are called moose flies. I am mot sure what a horse fly is like.
What is the brand of hammock you ae using ?
Eno SkyLite. I prefer the flat lay it gives. It also feels roomier than a traditional hammock. I would like to try an Amok Draumr some day. Ot looks like the perfect combo of solo tent and hammock.