Four Day Solo Canoe Trip with my Dog and a Nasty Cold
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ต.ค. 2024
- This is a trip I did with my Jack Russell Terrier buddy, Toby. I managed to get sick during this one but my cold kept pretty well out of my way once I got my days started.
Sorry about the audio quality in areas. My new camera had a defect which caused various audio issues. I've since returned it and the replacement is working great.
I do some product reviews here including the CNOC 2 litre bladder, Gomboy Silky 210 folding saw, Trekology ultralight inflatable pillow and others. Please keep in mind that I have no affiliation with any of these companies. These products have simply worked for me and I enjoy sharing what I've found.
I also demonstrate my water filter system which includes some 3D printed parts that I designed myself. I'll have a link to those models before too long so come back and check soon if this is something you're interested in.
I hope you enjoy the trip, Toby and I had a blast!
Much love,
Troy
I am thrilled to have found your channel again!! My husband was a huge Maddy the Goose fan. ~12-13 yrs ago we were getting into camping and we watched your videos and I think he even got weekly emails. Unfortunately I lost my husband almost 6 yrs ago. But this morning I got this weird craving to make bannock for our daughter. It took me some time to remember the Maddy the Goose name but I did and here you are (with a new companion) and I got the Bannock made. Your recipe is the only one I have ever used! Can't wait to catch up on what I have missed out on. And just maybe you will inspire me to gear up and start with some car camping to get myself back into and get my daughter out there. She was extremely young when my husband got sick so I haven't camped in about 10yrs! Wow crazy to actually realize it's been that long. Well thanks for bringing a smile to my face and some fond memories of my hubby and I at the PC monitor watching the newest video as they came out. Cheers!
I'm so sorry for your loss. I understand the nostalgia for Maddy the Goose recipes. I am actually in a low point in my life right now and that's why I'm back here, familiar friends and happy times :)
I'm sooooooo excited to see you and Toby back on TH-cam! Can't wait to see your adventure!
I am late to the party but I just want to say I'm really pleased to see you back at it. Your trips years ago were the first such trips that I found online to watch. I've often searched for any new content from you. Glad you're well and doin your thing some more. Thank you. Take it easy.
Thanks for stickin' around!
Hey Troy... if you ready this just let it be known that I am missing your content... hope you post more in the near future... Dennis, Canoehound Adventures
Troy!!! I thought you fell off the face of the earth. GREAT to see you back...
Where is this? I fell head over heels with Algonquin after watching some of your older videos. Now we go back every year or so. Thanks, and welcome back.
Thanks, glad to hear you're loving Algonquin. This starts at Kioshkokwi (aka Kiosk) access point 29 and loops through Maple Lake, Mouse Lake, Mink at then back to Kiosk. I highly recommend the loop and you could easily stretch this one out.
@@MaddyTheGoose OMG!! That's our favorite loop. Nice and quiet. Spent three days on Mink a few years ago and never saw a soul.
Dear Troy, thank you for your years of content. I’ve been one of those people watching ‘from the shadows’ from the very early days, as you were one of the first TH-cam trippers, and an invaluable resource and inspiration, particularly in my early days soloing. I have finally entered into the world of social media, and so I now offer many heartfelt thanks 🙏
Glad to you your presence on TH-cam after such a long hiatus. But I really hope you will post new content
We are all due !
Thanks Troy
Jeffrey
Yaaaayyyyyy! So happy to see your new video in my feed! :)
Pleasant surprise seeing you back! Bravo.
great seeing you again. I'm so excited
Love your videos. Wish you would post more. All the best to you and your family.
Great to see you making new content again. Amazing video quality too. I almost feel like I'm out there!
Hey, just doing a check up to make sure everything is going well. Hope to see some more videos in the future. Your dehydrated meals inspired me to do my own! Thx
Awesome to see the "original canoe" trekker back! Welcome home Maddy!
Wow, then I realize its been years that i've been watching you
Great to see you again...looking forward to watching this one!
Hope you enjoy it. There are some audio issues due to the camera I had but I'm hoping it doesn't detract from it too much. Thanks for stopping by!
I hope you and maddy are okay! Loved watching your videos in my younger days and was just looking into my favorite videos I had saved and this is one! Y’all inspired me back then to get out their and enjoy what nature has and with what’s going on now a days I’m glad I have almost everyday!
Hey Mallard, so glad to hear this video brought you some inspiration... I love hearing that. Unfortunately, I'm sorry to say that Maddy passed away this year at the age of 14. She was a special dog and is missed every day and although she lived a long happy life it doesn't make the loss of her any easier. With all the joy and sunshine she brought us, there is now some rain. Having said that, I'm glad she'll live on in her videos. Thanks for taking the time to write and stay tuned, I'm editing a new video with Maddy's little protégé Toby.
@@troygaylord5844 I’m so sorry for your loss Tory! I loved seeing her in your videos she was such a ball of energy and a amazing companion too you! She will be missed!
Was just watching a couple of your older trips last night , great to see a new one !
Glad to hear it, thanks a lot.
Your original videos with Maddy were what got me thinking about getting a dog to go hiking and camping with me. Now, years later, I finally pulled the trigger and got a Great Pyrenees puppy. So glad to see you and Toby out on the water again!
Nice! You won't regret it, I can't imagine doing an actual solo trip with no K-9 companion. I hope you two travel many happy trails together.
Glad you posted mate ...been here since the start and thanks for being my inspiration to get out there :D
Hey man, thanks for stickin' with me!
@@MaddyTheGoose Thanks is all from all of us, to keep that connection with nature going.. that includes Maddy...thats the thread that binds us all mate...learning :D
Love your videos and adventures. It’s just like being there.
Thank you! So glad you feel like you're there, that's really what I'm aiming for. And the feeling is mutual, it feels like you guys are with me when I'm there. Thanks for watching.
Troy! I'm super amped you and the pup released another vid. I see life is treating you great (minus the horrid cold). Keep it up!
Been with you for years ! Always awesome to see a new adventure with you and Toby ! You were and still are a large reason why I got involved with canoe camping ! Thanks for everything man ! Peace ✌️
Hey Cragdwella, good to see you dropping in again! Always means a lot to hear any of my videos sparking enough interest to get out there. Hope you've had some most excellent adventures my friend.
You've made my Monday Troy!
Glad to hear it Simon. You all are making my Monday! Very kind.
Hi Troy. So nice to see you guys out in the wilderness and at it again. Looks like you had a wonderful trip. There was a bit of rain but it’s nice to see you not having torrential downpours for days at a time. I will have to check your channel and make sure I haven’t missed anything. Hope you have more coming up but it’s nice to see you and Toby having some fun. Have a great summer. 👍🏻🏕
I've been really enjoying your videos. We were in AP May 20 -23rd. Next one is August 23. Cheers!
Sweet, August is one of my favorite times to go. Cooler weather and no bugs! I always feel like I'm getting away with something haha. Hope you have a blast!
@@MaddyTheGoose We tried a Quetico 16 (and had a great time). How do you find the rocker on your prospector - SR lists it at 4" which seems crazy high. Do you not find it hard to control?
Woo hoo! Thnx for another great vid.
Thanks for taking us along. Glad you and Toby are back.
Thanks for coming along
I hope you have an opportunity to get out there. Please share it with us if you do. You do a great job of presenting your travels. I keep checking.
Thanks man, I appreciate that. As it happens I'm editing a new video now. It'll be a little different with no talking and just taking viewers along for the ride. Stay tuned and thanks for dropping by.
Looks like a great area to camp at.
Hey Troy. I always enjoy your videos and learn lots from them. Thanks for sharing!
Have you ever tried wearing submersible Gore-Tex socks over wool socks, all inside quick-drain shoes/boots? I have had pretty good luck with this combination myself. I don't have to worry about getting my feet wet on muddy portages or when getting in/out of the boat ... just simply walk right through the mud/water.
I hope to see more of your and Toby's adventures! Thanks again!
Thanks for the tip Brad. I haven't done much with Gore-Tex actually, it sounds like I'll have to give those a try!
Welcome back!
Great to see you again Troy! I haven't watched for a while as I transitioned to retirement. Close to Algonquin now!
Thanks Troy. I'm definitely looking forward to the Sawyer Squeeze mods!
Nice to see you again. Safe travels.
So glad to see you back Troy
YES TROY!! I absolutely love your videos. Truly inspiring stuff you post and always so informative. Love the way you put these together. Gotta say they are the best on the internet hands down when it comes to portaging in Algonquin. Getting settled in to watch this one and not even worried about the audio, makes it more authentic. ;) Please keep them coming!!
Wow, thanks a lot... very kind. I have another video ready to be edited so I'll be getting on that one before too long. Stay tuned and thanks for watching.
REALLY GOOD to see you back.
awsum! Troy and Toby! just what I needed... thanx bud....going to kick back and enjoy this!
So great to see you back! Very exciting!
Very nice video. It’s great to see a new video post from you. Looks like a nice trip!
Great to see you again!
I do so like your video
Great video man love the dog hope you do more videos really good feel to them very peaceful vibe
That means a lot. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with me, I really do appreciate the validation. I just want you guys along for the ride and to share how it makes me feel to be out there. It's not about product placement or driving my opinions home, it's just about sharing the feeling. My first video I ever did was never intended for youtube but was more for my wife and friends so I could share the magic of being out there. I'm glad that comes through. I may not release videos often enough to get a million hits but I'll always be releasing new stuff... eventually. I put a lot of effort into the editing to make it as seamless as possible and I enjoy the process but it also takes a very long time. Anyhow, thanks a lot and much love through these trying times we find ourselves in.
@@MaddyTheGoose thanks for the reply because of your videos it has got me out on the water in a canoe and has got me to lose a good bit of weight so it has helped my life quite a bit so thanks for that and I will look forward to seeing the next canoe trip stay safe
Glad to have you back!
What a treat to see another video from you pop up in my inbox. Another great watch Troy. Have you tried using your saw spine to light your fire steel ? I haven't personally done it but have seen videos of others doing it . Thanks for bringing is along.
Fantastic idea! I can't try it right now but it sounds great. Even if it doesn't work out of the gate I'm sure I could file the spine down to create a sharp edge. I'm excited with this one because I really wasn't into the idea of bring a single purpose item like a striking steel. Thanks!
Full length! Nice and thank you.
Wow, those 3D parts you designed are fantastic ! Nicely done ! Great system man ! Give Toby a hug ! Cheers !
Thanks man, I appreciate that. They were fun to design and work great. Hopefully within the next couple of weeks I'll get the model online and will link it into the comments.
MaddyTheGoose Great ! I will keep an eye open ! Peace ✌️
Awesome video. Thanks for taking us along. :-)
I'm happy that you came along
Great to see you back Troy. Great video!
Hey Troy glad to have you back is there a problem with the Audio or is it on my side having a hard time hearing you awesome video though hope to see more 👍
Hmm, you're the second person to mention this. It plays well from my side, this has me scratching my head now. Thanks for mentioning it.
You mentioned a link to your risotto recipe, is that somewhere else? Another great trip vid Troy, nice to see you put one out, they are very enjoyable & I always pick up a trick or two.
Thanks, I'm glad the videos have helped. I did promise that fantastic risotto recipe and will be putting it online shortly along with a link in the comments. Once I released the video I went, and just got back from, a family camping trip so I've gotten a little behind on my promises. Stay tuned!
Thanks always enjoy your videos!
Took me 2 weeks to remember the channel name... Hope all is well and you post soon.
Always a surprise when you return to youtube. Hope you return more often.
Wow, looked like a challenging trip! Curious if you've ever considered switching to a smaller pack canoe. I'd think that it would be easier to maneuver and also much lighter to portage. Too bad about the audio issues, that is frustrating after the fact since there is no way to go back in and reshoot! I've been on kiosk once and now I want to visit again. Thanks!
Glad to see a new video. I’ve missed you!
So Nice to see a new video from you! Best wishes from sweden
Thanks a lot, Sweden is one of the places I'd like to get to before too long. All the best.
Great to see you posting again Troy. I have followed you since the beginning and always enjoyed your trips and videos.
What hammock and underquilt is that? Is it a Hennessy? How do you like it. I’m debating trying a hammock for solo trips. Cheers!
Alright Troy! Great to see another trip.
Miss seeing your video's.
What a funny video. 33.41
"As I'm drying my shoes, as I always do, I burnt the shit out of this one. Damn it!."
You keep me laughing.
Please post the links for the water filter when you get a chance! Those parts look great
Hey Troy!!! Glad to see you’re back!!!
Welcome back!!
Good to see you back at it!!!
I always love these videos. Glad to see you post again. Too bad about the audio. I will enjoy it anyways
I was just thinking I haven't seen a video from you in a long time then I get a notification. Great to see you back
We're all connected :)
Hey! Welcome back!!
Glad to see your back. Nice video. I'm heading to Algonquion in 3 weeks via Magnetawan. What type of canoe do you use. It looks like a Souris River?
You got it my friend, it's the Souris River 16' Kevlar Prospector. Love it.
Your back!!!! Thumbs up within 7 seconds of vid.
"Wearing glasses sucks! Reading glasses, 'cause I can't read shit without them....Man, it's a pain in the ass!" LOL
So agree, I feel your misery hahaha. Damn eyes anyway!
Welcome Back!!
where are you? when are you coming back? we all miss your videos! hope all is well.
welcome back
Hey Troy, thanks for sharing your trip! I assume your video equipment has changed? I noticed the audio isnt as good/clear and there is a constant annoying hum from the recording device. (Likely the autofocus motor as it constantly adjusts.) Just thought I'd let you know, as I struggled to hear what you are saying even with the volume at max. Hope you can sort that out. Cheers
You're right that I got a new camera but it unfortunately had a defect in the area you describe with the auto focus. It wasn't until after I recorded this trip that I noticed the issue and have since replaced it with one that doesn't suffer from the same problem. For interests sake the new camera is a Canon Powershot G7 X, the defect was unfortunate but since it was replaced I'm quite happy with it. Very small and easy to carry in your pocket for the amount of functionality you get with it.
great to see a new vid from you man. thanks for the gear reviews too...some things i've been considering.
and fun fact: the french word for "maple" is "erable" :)
Yeah, that damn maple / arable / irables / confables lake haha. Glad the reviews helped, I'd really like to do more of them. The first though will likely be my Leatherman Skeletool, no affiliation when writing this, but a damn fine tool and have been carrying it every single day for the last 7+ years. Also considering doing a full review of every piece of gear I bring. We'll see. Hope you have a great season!
@@MaddyTheGoose i got a leatherman squirt last year. Really pleased with how strong it is for the small size. Very handy for fishing.
Troy, where are you? I had just found you and enjoyed your videos when you disappeared. Are you and yours ok?
Wooo Hooo!!! Great to see your work! Thanks! I even let all the ads run its course ;D
Thanks! You're a gentleman and a scholar.
Wonderful video! I've got my equipment down to 65lbs now thanks to the Swift 22lbs solo pack canoe -I can practically run the portages! Is Maddy still with you?
Impressive portage weight, nicely done. Getting my gear weight down has been an a lot of fun but damn it can be agonizing! I'm no ultra-lighter though, I know that... I'm a just a little-lighter.
As for Maddy, she's still kickin' at 14. Her eyesight is fading and she's not as fast or spry as she used to be but she has a good life with Toby and Lucy keeping her young at heart.
Hey Troy. Great to see you and Toby again. Great trip! I'm definitely interested in those water filter parts. What size oaks pot were you using and did your ikea stove stand fit outside of it for transport?
Nate
Thanks Nate, glad you enjoyed it. I'll be getting those water filter parts up somewhere before too long. I'll put a link in the comments and ping you here when I do.
The pot I have here is the Toaks Titanium 1100ml Pot with Pan. Pretty damn close to identical measurements to my Primus Litech Trek Kettle Pot. Cozies, custom handle and ikea stove stand all fit perfectly on both pot/pan sets. The stand travels outside of the pot. I had one that went inside at one point but I didn't want that dirty mess in my pot if I didn't have to. This is, of course, not in stone haha.
always worth the wait!
Happy new year Troy! I know it's been a while since you uploaded a video but will you be doing any more in 2022? Also are you on Instagram? I love your content! Thanks. :)
Thanks Patrick! I have a video I'm planning on releasing before too long from 2021 and I plan on doing another one, at least, in 2022 as well. The one I'm currently working on has no dialog in it at all so it's a little different form the rest. Hope you enjoy it and Happy New Year to you as well.
Hi Troy. Great to see you back. What were you filming with and what were the issues?
Thanks man. I'm curious, did any sound issues bother you when watching it and if so, to what degree? As for the camera, I'm filming with the Canon G7 X Mark II. The issue was a grinding noise when focusing that the internal microphone picked up. It's a known issue with some of the cameras but I liked the camera itself so much that I just exchanged it for another which works great as you'll see in the next video. To me it was a very obvious noise but perhaps it because I know exactly where it is.
Will you be doing any trips this year?
Hi Troy love your videos. I am going on a trip and want to dehydrate my food how long after it dehydrates do I have to use it by? Also do I freeze dry it and then put it in the freezer before I go?
Hey Dave. I tend to use the food I've dried in the same season. I'm sure some of it could keep for much longer but I wouldn't want to risk ruining a trip with food poisoning. Just keep in mind that it's fat that's the real problem. So stuff like ground beef would tend to have a shorter shelf life than something like beans containing no meat. You don't have to freeze it once dried, the most important thing is to take out as much air from the packaging as possible and having a good seal on it. Bon appétit!
Thanks Troy
What month were you up there? I hope to be paddling in Georgian Bay in a few weeks, cant wait to get back there. If you decide to go with a one man tent, take a look at the pariah breeze mesh tent. I switched over from a mec volt tent and love it. It has no fly, but i bring my siltarp 2 and put the tent under it if it looks like rain. It allows you to still get outside your tent (under the tarp) to cook or just hang out if it rains. Cheers and hope to see more vids.
That trip was in May. Thanks for the tent tip, I'm loving the hammock but when camping with my kids I still use a tent and I always have my eye out for a cost effective and light one.
@@MaddyTheGoose Cold in may but at least the bugs would be minimal ! I'm also using the silky saw, i broke the tip off the first one, mec replaced it no questions asked. I was being very careful to only cut on the pull stroke, but it broke at the same point your bent at 1:26:19. I now try to pull less far back on the saw so if it catches on the forward stroke it will have more blade in the wood. I still think its a great saw !
@@dansmith6508 Yeah, I'm loving the Silky Gomboy 210 but I am on the fence a bit with the durability. If I find I can't trust myself not to break it I may consider bringing my other more durable saw folder, even though it's not as effective a cutter. I would rather have a little less efficiency than no saw at all. At this point though, the Silky is still my go-to saw. We'll see how it goes, stay tuned! :)
Hi there. Are you still making videos? I haven’t seen any lately. This one is the most current one I’ve seen. You don’t need to respond if you do t want to. Just wanted to say hello and hope all is well with you. Hopefully this is just a break and I will be watching out for a new video sometime in the future. Be well and stay safe. Thank you for your previous videos. They were informative and interesting to watch. Thanks again. ATzb!
ATB!
Any more videos coming this year😜
first time I am seeing a bridge in this run
What model of camera are you using?
Troy good to see you again in your canoe but it should be Maddy hehe
She'll always be with me
Another great trip video. So glad to join you again!
Very nice video, but the volume of the sound track was not loud enough no matter what adjustments I made.
I'm sorry to hear that the audio wasn't working for you. I spent a lot of time with the audio do to the camera issues but I thought I had it levelled alright without spiking. I always watch it myself on youtube when I initially upload it privately to make sure things transferred well. Are other youtube videos playing the audio properly for you? I'd be curious if anyone else is having this issue.
I miss you, hope all is well.
Thanks, I'm well over here. Getting though these strange times. Unfortunately Maddy passed away a few months ago. She was 14 years old and she had a good life but it doesn't make the loss any easier. I hope things are well on your end.
@@troygaylord5844 Sorry to hear about Maddy's passing. We are dog lovers too and have been through the end of life with them. I'll keep checking in case you have new excellent adventures to share. I have enjoyed your video posts for years. Thank you for sharing them with us.
Do you have the 3d links?
It's time for another video! Please?
Hi, where was this trip filmed? thank
How is Maddy doing?