Is This Scotland's Most Beautiful Loch? | Canoe Camping Adventure
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 ก.ย. 2024
- Imagine standing at the edge of a deep, misty lake surrounded by rugged Scottish mountains. The air is crisp and the scent of pine trees fills your nostrils. This is Loch Maree, a place that has been beckoning you for years.
With your heart pounding, you jump off the delayed flight into Inverness and race against the clock to build your PakCanoe and find a sheltered campsite before the sun sets. The excitement and anticipation of finally embarking on this thrilling adventure pulses through your veins.
But the challenges don't end there. As a responsible adventurer, you are constantly mindful of ensuring the safety of your little companion. The anxiety of keeping them protected in the wild adds an extra layer of pressure to your experience.
Just when you think you have everything under control, nature decides to test you further. The wind forecast predicts gusts of up to 40 mph on the day of your planned exit, making it impossible to cross back. But you don't give up. With grit and determination, you play the hand you're dealt and make the best of the situation.
This is the beauty of adventure - the unpredictability, the challenges, and the thrill of conquering them. Even when things don't go according to plan, the memories and lessons learned stay with you forever. And the next time you stand at the edge of a deep, misty lake, you'll know that you're ready for whatever may come your way.
Adventure on!
Eze
Gear List and Links:
Sleep & Camp:
Tent - Naturehike Cloud-Up 2 20D Grey - amzn.to/3tzNNXk
Sleeping Pad - Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XTherm - amzn.to/3xpOVhw
Fold Foam Pad - Therm-a-Rest Z-Lite SOL - amzn.to/3xncjw9
Sleeping Bag (Comfort 5c) - Thermarest Questar 32 - amzn.to/39s6yoX
Sleeping Bag (Comfort -2c) - Rab Ascent 700 - amzn.to/3xiMVYk
Sleeping Bag (Comfort -5c) - Mountain Equipment Helium 600
Tarp - DD Hammocks - DD SuperLight Tarp 3m x 2.9m - amzn.to/3ty5wyD
Paracord (620lb) - Abma Cord 550 Paracord 9 Inner Strands - amzn.to/3zxq4Lr
Paracord (100lb) - Abma Cord 2mm Paracord 1 Inner Strand - amzn.to/3QdnHDr
Tools & Fishing:
Knife - Mora Outdoor Companion 860 - amzn.to/3tCfDlR
Saw - Bahco Laplander Folding Saw - amzn.to/3aYd6fv
Fishing Rod - QudraKast Fishing Rod - amzn.to/3xjlXQ8
Fishing Reel - Piscifun Flame Spinning Ultra Smooth - amzn.to/3xocOpz
Cooking:
Water Filter - SAWYER Squeeze - amzn.to/3xueDl7
Stove - MSR PocketRocket 2 Stove - amzn.to/3QjCRac
Titanium Pot - Lixada Titanium Cup 750ml - amzn.to/39uKGZX
Cookware Kit - Aitsite Cookware Kit Aluminum Lightweight - amzn.to/3tznCAe
Wood Stove / Bushbox - Lixada Camping Wood Stove - amzn.to/3mLXi1O
Filming:
Drone - DJI Air 2S Fly More Combo - amzn.to/3MOsZSE
iPhone 13 Pro 512GB - amzn.to/3mHR2bl
GoPro - HERO8 Black - amzn.to/3txbEa4
GoPro Windscreen - Foam Windslayer Housing Case - amzn.to/3Oe5oMm
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GoPro Dual Battery Charger - amzn.to/3xp57zu
Go Pro Chest Mount - amzn.to/3HlUh1L
Head Harness - Amazon Basics Head Strap - amzn.to/3zBOO5g
Tripod Main - K&F Concept 64” Compact Light Aluminium Tripod - amzn.to/3NQ8K8I
Tripod iPhone Adapter - Woohot 360 Degree Rotation - amzn.to/3MOZ7pw
iPhone Microphone - RØDE VideoMicro Compact - amzn.to/3zRu49R
Electronics:
Garmin InReach Mini - amzn.to/3aYinnj
Battery Bank - Anker PowerCore 20100 - 20000mAh - amzn.to/3O57L4N
Charging Cable (Lightning) - Anker 1ft - amzn.to/3HhVJlS
Headtorch - amzn.to/3zBfDGD
Thermometer - amzn.to/3HhVJlS
Clothing:
Muck Boots (Knee length) - Arctic Sport - amzn.to/3QhrkYV
Boots Hiking - Scarpa Men’s Terra GTX - amzn.to/3mHwjVc
Lifejacket - amzn.to/3OesgLG
Socks (Waterproof) - SEALSKINZ Cold Weather - amzn.to/3HlVXsb
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Other:
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Barrel 60l - amzn.to/3z8kUon
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Absolutely love your drone footage… and so awesome you can include your children in some of these outdoors adventures, teaching them to appreciate the value nature and wildlife. How our dad raised us 4 kids with mom and where I got my extreme passion for outdoor adventures that will never die until I die. Awesome, awesome!!
That's soo awesome!! So happy to hear your parents instilled such a passion for the outdoors, we need to do more like this, to have a chance for people to appreciate it and try to save it!
Different kind of parenting. Respect❤
Thanks so much I appreciate that!
Great adventure for you two. Your daughter is an absolute treasure. She loves her dad, and that love is clearly reciprocated.
Thank you!!! That’s so kind. Love her to bits that little Diva powerhouse ❤️
Love this. As a father of two young girls myself I can see what a great bond you're forming with your daughter, as well as giving her some unforgettable memories ❤
Thank you! Best way to bond for sure !! 💙
I love it that the first thing your little girl says on waking up “ can I go and explore “
Same with my two
Thanks Nathan! Yeah really are wonderful words to hear in the morning as a parent! Much better than can I watch my iPad or tv etc ey? That's awesome how old are yours??
@@EzeAdventurer my 11 yr old girl has wild camped up kinder, my 8 yr old boy, bit more cautious. Not even camped in the garden yet.
We’ve got a campervan they’ve both grown up in so used to waking up on the isle of mull or a like lol. 🤙
@@BurtReynoldstash Absolutely awesome way to raise them and spend quality time together!! Awesome mate
We sure enjoyed this with our coffee this morning. Your daughter and her comments had us laughing and smiling, she’s awesome😊
That is awesome! Thanks!! She really is a force of nature!!!
Just happened across this video and can’t help smiling 🙂 that’s one very intelligent young lady you have there…so heartwarming to see the Love you have for each other ❤
Thanks so much that’s so kind! She really is a power of nature! 😂
What a beautiful experience to share with your daughter. Very Heart warming. D&L ❤😊
Thanks guys! Just checked out your channel and subbed - will be following your adventures! Keep on adventuring!
So nice to see you giving your time and love to your daughter. Inspiration for me planning a trip with my son in summer.
Thanks so much! I'm glad to hear it's inspiring you to get out with your son - do it!! It's gonna be awesome !!
What an amazing area to paddle - so much to explore. Thanks for sharing
Thanks so much! Stunning area, would like to return there!
Your kids are awesome, well done mum and dad on giving them an excellent upbringing. Your philosophy about life and how you live is definitely for a healthy mind body and soul for your entire family ….. really this way of thinking and living should be explored and tried by many many more people …. the rewards they would reap would be unlimited 😊. You living your best life keep going
Thank you so much!! This is what it's all about. Collecting memories, not things. We still struggle with our kids being exposed to so much materialism, as sometimes we do ourselves, but this is a great way to dissipate all that and connect to a much more powerful source of happiness!
@@EzeAdventurer at least you persevering many a family don’t care enough and would have given up
Eze, you’re an inspiration. I have two young boys and since I’ve introduced them to your videos we pick rubbish up everywhere. Planning to do a canoe trip down the Wye with them soon. Have an inflatable canoe and wondering how much I’ll be able to carry. I’d love a video of your planning and packing for a trip as every one of your films is educational and your enthusiasm makes it an easy lesson. Keep up the good work and much love sent to you and your family.
Thanks so much for the kind words, and what an amazing activity to do with the kids, sowing the seed of good for the planet too, they will lead in turn others in the future.
I'd like to do a gear video sometime I know it's overdue just can't get around to it :-)
Great video mate, you have just got another subscriber really enjoyed it. Also your daughter is so cute and funny. 👍
Awesome, thank you! Hahaha she’s a character ey!? Glad you liked it and welcome aboard 🙌👊
A lovely family, living life as it should be lived.
Thanks Don, appreciate it!!
Well, we can see who was the expedition leader and philosopher on this trip...The "noise of silence" and "so hope is always, the thing to feel like." Should be on cups and T-shirts, get that merch out there man. You have an advertising genius in the family.
She really was the leader, very often lifting my own spirits. Those words were beautiful, glad you picked them up mate! She's a gem, my little (but mighty) explorer daughter! Thanks for the comment, I will relay it to her, she'll love it
That's an amazing place and a wonderfull adventure. Thank you so much for sharing.
Thank you too!!
Love this! Loch Maree has been on my list for a while but because of distance haven’t done it yet. Stunning place!
Thanks mate!! It's SUCH a stunning place - needs to be loved, cherished with the respect and care it deserves!! Hope you get a chance to visit it soon!!
Awesome Eze to see you and your Daughter out on adventures
Thank you! She's such a Diva!nTook over the show completely lol
I know those islands well, Ruaridh Mohr was the fist one and an excellent place to camp despite the slope. I’ve also been stuck for hours waiting for the squalls to die down. Great fun exploring!
What an absolutely beautiful area, that deserves the highest of respect, love and care! I should have taken that sloping first site!!!!! I can see how the wind is a major factor!
Once again. great to see you sharing these experiences with your Daughter and of course with Safety in mind.
Thanks Dennis!! Yeah these memories are truly priceless and agree, safety first approach had to be exercised in this instance, was the right decision.
Happy new year coming buddy, hope it brings much blessings.
Beautiful 😊..👍
Thanks a lot 😊
How many times did this remind you of Canada? So many similarities but a few thousand miles closer :)
Beautiful stuff mate, thanks for sharing.
It is really so beautiful mate!! Yeah it's always a happy time when in a canoe, anywhere in the world really!! 🙂 Pleasure sharing, it's a stunning area that deserves much care and love in protecting it. !
Thanks you,wou,biutifuuuullll🙏♥️
Thanks so much!!
Wise choice to bow out when u did. very good video
Cheers buddy appreciate that, yeah think so mate
Hi some Tremendous scenery and some beautiful Scots Pine Trees on the islands
Thank you! Yes those Scots pines are divine aren’t they !
Nice camping trip out with the girl, cant wait to do the same and such a beautiful location. Shame you didn't get the weather to do the two nights, but definitely made the right call.
Take care, Paul.
Thanks buddy!! I can't wait for you to get out with your own little one :-)! It's gonna be epic. Good daddy daughter time. Yeah shame about the weather but yeah was at peace with the call, for sure it was the right one, and we went away winning for sure!
Great resilience faced with several challenges. Well done the pair of you and great guidance from you Eze making the responsible safe decisions. I enjoyed hearing the ‘noise of silence’ 👍🏻
Thanks a lot David!! Appreciate it mate, yeah Mila and I were happy with the decision making 😃. “Noise of silence” - kids are amazing.
Fantastic, beautiful place more so with your wee girl.
Glad you got a chance to get there.
Nice one.
Thanks so much James! Yeah we were privileged to witness this place, absolutely stunning place. I hope it continues to be treated with highest of respect and care - which it totally deserves.
Thanks for watching!
I've found your channel by chance, what a magic find!
Wow thanks brother I appreciate you!
Beautiful place Eze
It really is!
Beautiful shot in minute 9'10" and the best option back home safe. Keep on adventure.
Thanks so much, yes was such. magical moment that!!! Thanks for watching and keep on adventuring yourself brother!!
Wonderful story Eze and a good call to bail on the trip... Your daughter is a wee star✨
Thanks Marty!! Yeah was definitely the right call mate and thank you, she is a total star!! 🙂
Awesome vid bud! Hope you and the fam had a great Xmas!
She is such a character, defo a mini Ez!
Thanks so much mate!! We did how was your xmas??
Hahah she most definitely is!! Strong strong character. On and off camera LOL.
Thanks for taking time to comment, glad you liked it!
Lovely little video eze, nice to see not only the males in your family like to adventure. Stunning location shame about the weather. Hope you have had a lovely Christmas and I would like to wish you a happy new year. Thanks for all the entertainment you have given us this year. All the best maxxx
Thanks so much Max!! Absolutely - Mila was well up for this one :-) ! the location is stunning, really deserves much tender love and care to preserve it. I could sense it's fragility. Weather didn't cooperate much, but gave us the opportunity to exercise good decision making and put in place safety measures as needed. All part of the experience and super grateful it happened as it did.
I want to wish you a very happy New Year, full of blessings, and also to thank you for your continued kind words of encouragement, virtually on every one of my videos. I really appreciate it and it's a total pleasure bringing you this content. I hope more to come!
@@EzeAdventurer douche kind words eze. Thank you. Your a true gent. Maxxc
Brilliant wee adventure Eze, great to see the next generation learning and growing. ❤
Thanks so much I appreciate it Dougie!! Absolutely that's what's its all about mate!
@@EzeAdventurer Slàinte brother, all the best for 2023. 🥃🥃
Great work Mila!
hahaha Thanks, at least someone did something right!! LOL
Hi, came across your channel and I love it, just subscribed.
You do the same types of trips I like to do and I'm always interested to see how other people do things, so I have a couple of questions about how you transport everything.
I notice you have barrels. Do you just carry them like that or do use harness/bags. And are they checked in on the plane as they are?
Thanks for the sub!
Re barrels: I like to use them when the trip in question involves little or no portaging. They are awesome in the canoe. Not so much to carry them straight. You can buy harnesses too but then I'd rather a portage pack I think to save on weight.
You can check them in to airplane, I put my gear inside the barrel, and the barrel inside a duffel, there's an AWESOME duffel from decathlon here's the link:
www.decathlon.co.uk/p/trekking-carry-bag-80-l-to-120-l-duffel-500-extend/_/R-p-156360
It's expensive but it's huge and SUCH good quality. Highly recommended.
Great video and great breakdown on your gear but can i ask where you got your canoe from??
thank you! I bought it from a European retailer online.. The boat is the PakBoat 150 :-)
Awesome video. How do you like that Pakcanoe compared to a normal canoe?
Hey Josh, thanks man! I like it very much for using it in remote places, or for the logistical gains that you get out of it. However, nothing quiet like a solid canoe in my opinion. I find the normal canoes to track better and cut through the water better too. On rapids, these absorb more of the impact perhaps due to flexibility. I'd always opt for a 'normal' canoe where possible, but sometimes it's just not possible and that's where this one comes in!
Can you provide some info on that style of canoe… how does it handle, track, how much weight can it hold with 2 adults, what does it weigh, sturdiness, how would your compare it to a standard canoe…. please and thank you.
Weighs about 22kg, sturdy. Very good canoe. Doesn't track as well as a hard canoe. Not as good in the wind as a hard canoe. Can take sooo much weight and gear. Spacious. Not exactly sure how much capacity but can be found online I'm sure!
PakBoat 150 !
Awesome … thank you very much for the information. That was my biggest concern is tracking and wind. Cheers! 🍻
Hi mate. What canoe is that??
Hey bud it’s the pakcanoe 150 ! V expensive but quality is excellent 👍
Your daughter is apparently a Simon and Garfunkel fan. You owe her a longer trip and you owe us subscribers a video of it.
😂!! Sounds like a good way to justify another camping trip to my wife, thanks!
I imagine your wife is thankful there is no water on the moon because if there was, you would be canoeing there next. Your daughter's enthusiasm and commentary are priceless. She upstages you.
hahaha that's a good one lol!! Oh she totally upstages me, I need to get her onto another adventure, let her take over completely @@bobbanker4830
You've a wise wee girl there, you're a lucky daddy. We all are, to be able to share this amazing
world in this way with them.
Thanks Damien - we really are very lucky aren't we?? And yes, she's a wise one, at times wiser than me already... Thanks for watching mate
@@EzeAdventurer It was a lovely wee trip you both enjoyed there. I'm currently trying to talk my more adult daughter into our own adventures ha.
@@damienmayne7205 Hahah you can do it!!!! And it'll be an awesome one at that!!!
Might be worth keeping your little one wrapped up in a wetsuit for such crossings. Keeps her warm and safe in case of capsize.
Hi mate, thanks for the tip, yeah safety wise that's probably the best call. I did have plenty of spare clothes but that's not helpful if you're in the middle of the lake. I did make the call to turn back and cut the trip short largely because I didn't have that margin, and I wasn't willing to be on the water on any wind or waves higher than that.
@@EzeAdventurer Aye, you called it right there. Things can change far too quickly mid crossing when the tempest blows. You can tell I'm a father, too, when I mentioned the wetsuit for your little one. It's the best thing to do as to swim to a lake shore takes a bit of time, and a wetsuit gives you that time. You can find them cheap online.
@@damienmayne7205 I agree buddy, honestly the most stressful factor in this trip was the safety of the wee one. Much love brother