Canoe camping 3 WINDY days on Lake Aziscohos
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- Craig @MeetMeOutside and I enjoy a weekend on Lake Aziscohos, in Northwestern Maine. A nice lake. We had plans to utilize a couple different camp sites and explore the lake a bit. Mother nature had other plans! Regardless, we enjoyed our time on the lake. I hope you enjoy this video.
Thank you for supporting the channel,
Justin
Check out Craigs channel here, Cragdwella ,
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Some of the gear I used on this trip,
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Canoe , Wenonah Wilderness Ultralight,
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Paddle , AquaBound Sting Ray ,
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Sleeping Pad , Nemo Tensor Regular wide, www.nemoequipment.com/product...
Quilt , Get Out Gear Puffy down,
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Jetboil Genesis basecamp stove, jetboil.johnsonoutdoors.com/s...
You can reach me by email, Itsgoodinthewood@gmail.com
#itsgoodinthewoods #Canoecamping #campfirecooking
Looks like your canoe was longer than the troughs between the waves. I have a Wenonah Advantage, which has a straight keel line. It's pretty terrible in rough water, but that's not what it was intended for. Your canoe must have some rocker. I haven't looked at the Wenonah line since I bought my canoe in 1993!
You guys know how to eat! That's some delicious looking grub. Bacon is a gout trigger. I am having a flare-up right now! I am very sad. 😢 Great photography, with the slo-mo waves including the sound. Scary!
Checking out the specs on your canoe, it looks like a great solo fishing canoe, but, like most Wenonah canoes, it's designed with paddling efficiency in mind and not so much for handling rough water. You hit the nail on the head as far as taking on water is concerned, in rough water, pack the load around your body and close to the keel line. In flat water, pack it in the ends for efficiency and tracking. In case you were wondering, yes, I did sell canoes near the end of the previous century. I sold cross country skis, hiking equipment and bicycles also. I plan on retiring this year, while I have a hope of thruhiking the Appalachian Trail. I'm getting old. I could barely manage 274 miles in a month of hiking this spring. 😊
Great points sir. Packing a canoe in big water versus flat water makes a huge difference. I can relate to the gout , I take a daily med to help with that. Great input from you man. Best of luck to you !
This is a fantastic comment. You know much more about canoes than I do. The Wilderness was handling the rough water....but not that well. I very quickly realized the design of the canoe was not for big chop. I don't think it would have continued to do so for much longer. I thought for sure it was going to swamp on me. By the time I got to shore there was easily 2" of water in the canoe and it was not handling well. Now my curiosity wants to know just how much water it can take on before swamping. I need shallow water and big shop to find out.........
Let me know if you find yourself on the NH section of the AT. If the timing is right I would be happy to meet you, help out if I can and bring trail magic.
Great information about loading a canoe. Thank you
Thanks for sharing this trip. I spent 30 days every summer on Aziscohos as a child with my family. Your trip brings back the best memories of my youth.
That is awesome! What an awesome lake. I enjoy the area
I actually had a drink a couple of nights ago that was Burbon and a bacon garnish (a pretty good piece). This old dog can always learn a new trick!
bourbon and bacon! Can't go wrong!
This place is beautiful!! That paddle in would've made me cry😅 Looks like a great trip!
I love going to this lake! It's a nice one. I thought for sure those waves were going to swamp me . Got away with that one
Nearly went under with you there at the beginning! Lovely shot at 17:14. Thanks Justin for bringing us with you.
That was a pretty intense situation! I am very happy to have caught that on video!
Great video Justin and you two are like brothers, you definitely have a great attitude in life and thanks for keeping an eye on my uncle Craig..
Craig is a good dude. Lots of fun to adventure with. He gets a bit out of control sometimes.....but I keep him in line Hahahahaha!
That breakfast looked amazing!!! 😊✌️
I have to admit, it was hahahahaha
Wow.. big change on the water level. Looks like a great time. Good food.. good fun.
Yeah man. Water levels were real low this season. We need some good snow.
I love these type videos
Much appreciated. It was a fun one to make.
Finally some camping trip video
I wish I could put one out every week. Adulting sucks LOL
I hope you enjoy this video. This was a very fun trip.
Super good video. Makes me want to be back there right NOW ! Had a total blast, what a fantastic lake, I hope to get back there for sure. Always good to hang out with you brother ! Until next time, Peace ✌️
Went by fast. I want to go back too..need more time to do some exploring.
@@ItsGoodintheWoods I also want to explore,perhaps the northern end sometime.Peace
No question you guys pushed it to the limit coming in! Excellent handling those canoes though. This is what it’s all about. Fantastic video and thanks Justin!
We sure did man ! That was quite the experience. I thought for sure I was going for a swim. I agree 100%....This is what it's all about. Adventure! Take it as it comes and deal with it accordingly! We loved it. Turned out to be a real good time.
As always, I appreciate you stopping by Pete.
I love this video - I thought you were a goner in the first few minutes, taking on all that water. Great share mate, as usual!
I thought for sure I was in for a swim. Got lucky on that one. This was a fun little adventure! I am glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you for supporting the channel.
Damn good stuff. And making the most of bad weather is a camping essential. Btw. You both kill it when it comes to doing it right and having fun. I guess it’s time to toss all that crappy food and start treating myself right. Great content. Keep it up!
Often times the moments with bad weather are the most memorable! Usually makes for a real good time. It helps when you enjoy your company! We had a real good time on that lake. The beauty about canoe camping is usually weight isn't much of a concern. on a short weekend trip like this one it's pretty easy to pack for a good time. That makes it an easy decision for me to pack good food, beers and bourbon! That weight almost took me out on the paddle in though ! It was an awesomely intense situation. Thank you for checking out the video Royce. I am glad to hear you liked it. I appreciate your feedback.
PS. Life is too short....eat good food! LOL
Yes! Love the camera Falling over in the beginning! Hahaha that was some wavy water. Bet that made travels a little longer. The way you eat on the trail makes mountain house seem like it came from a wag bag. That's crazy how low the water is. Thanks for sharing brother! #TeamLanshan
I had to leave the camera falling in the video! LOL The great thing about canoe camping is weight is much less of an issue. It usually makes for a good time. That water was nuts bro. Good fun !
When I was 12 or 13, My Dad and Uncle booked a stay at Bosebuck Mountain Camp. It was marketed to me as a Great Salmon Fishing Adventure (which it was).
Dad told me if I saved my shekels...I could come. Between my Paper Route and surfing the couch and car cushions for coins, I came up with the $450 to tow my line.
Little did I know...the camp was on Aziscohos/Parmecheene in ME.....a Popcorn fart from Berlin.
It has super fishing, paddling, and love sites that u can book in advance....Wish I had known that at 13!
Thoughts for Spring....
That is a cool story. This is a really nice lake to paddle on. Out of all the times I have been there, I have never been up by Bosebuck camp. I do need to make the paddle up into that upper section.
this lake reminds me alot of the Allegheny reservoir. i put a 2hp outboard on my canoe for those trips though!
That would be fun! I'm sure that changes the aspect of things
Wow, what a ride dude!! Looked pretty sketchy! Great video my friend!
Pretty sketchy seems accurate LOL ! Tons of fun dude!
Love your trips
Thanks man ! I'm glad you enjoy them. Thank you for supporting the channel.
Cool Trip Justin pretty crazy with water in canoe and windy and big waves nice job getting in love PBR beer and knob creek i have the same canoe but Adirondack set up super light love the channel thanks Earl
That PBR coffee is fantastic! The Knob Creek too! Usually makes for a good time. ha. We had a great time on the lake. I love this canoe as well! It's a sweet ride! How long have you had yours? This is my first season in mine!
About 3 years its so light just have to watch the Rocks and I put skid plates on Bow and Stearn for a little more protection
@@earlhayes2969 Nice! Good call on the skid plates. I am having some installed this winter. All she has to do is get me through this season........
Great campsite area. The scenery on the island was beautiful.
Looks like you guys had some relaxing and peaceful time.
Now I’ve got to get into some water up north. 😁😁
You absolutely should get out here for a lake trip! That would be tons of fun! I even have a canoe you can use........
@@ItsGoodintheWoods I’m so in!!!!
@@BackpackingWithJason in my best Ric Flair ......WOOOOO !!! Gonna have a hard time holding these alligator shoes down!
@@ItsGoodintheWoods 😂😂😂
Awesome show
Thank you ! It was an awesome time !
I had no idea that lake was man made. It’s near my house. I snowmobile to a place toward the north end called Bosebuck Camps. There’s cabins a restaurant and gas. That whole area is nice. Lots of wilderness and logging land. Lots of lakes, trails and fun. Good show.
2018 was good snow year, this winter wasn’t. That might be part of the difference in the rock
I had no Idea you were close to Aziscohos. It is currently one of my very favorite bodies of water. I have spent quite a bit of time on it. The furthest north I have been is to the Wilderness campground on the northern portion. I have to get up to the northern tip.
A good friend of mine does a lot of snowmobiling up there by Bosebuck. He tells me about it all the time, but I have not been that far up yet. There is some serious history underneath that lake. Very fascinating stuff.
We need more good snow years......badly
Oh man that was a fun one dude! Those waves were fun from the comfort of my home Lol. Someday when we camp together I'll let you and Crag cook...
This was a fun one for sure!
Glad it all worked out guys. Looked a little crazy there for a bit lol
It did get a bit nuts for a few minutes.
Helps to zig zag when in heavy chop, not directly go into waves. I find many times just turning 20-25 degrees to either side makes all the difference.
That was my issue for sure.
Like the camp time is the best
The best !!!!
Justin, at the start it was getting gnarly in your canoe, good call on making a short stop, ahh, beer, burgers, blades, bacon booze, but no beaver, lol, I think that I told you that I have a old friend that lives northwest of lake Chesuncook, and of the grid starting in 1976, nice place,cheers.
No beaver Bahahahahaha! Going to shore was a very good idea. Probably saved me from swamping the canoe. What a rush !
Justin, those waves were rough…that was waaaay worse than what I had on my 50-50-50. I would have definitely capsized my kayak in that. I think the canoe saved you. I was getting nervous just watching it…😬. Awesome adventure. Hope to get up there and hike with you someday. Crow✌️
This was a sketchy paddle Crow. Got the blood flowing . I think you would love it out here. Let me know when you are ready to come out this way.
Awesome trip! Lots of good eats too! How do you like that Jet Boil! Was thinking on getting one myself! That's one thing I like about my kayak can take on rough water like what you guys went through! Canoed for 40 plus yrs. Got into kayaking and never looked back! But I get it! To each his own long as you get out there! Looking forward to your next trip!!!
This JetBoil is an awesome camp stove. It works extremely well. A bit pricey, but overall, I think it is worth it.
I started out kayaking......switched to canoes LOL Kayaks have a very clear advantage in water like that.
Yeah that weather was shite lol. I thought Squam was bad. But that could have gotten ugly pretty quickly on you man. At least there was knob creek to be had!
It got a bit crazy on us! Gotta love the Knob Creek !
@@ItsGoodintheWoods Yeah you do. It's great for warming you up on cold nights too lol
@@projectknifehand Delicious !
I definitely would prefer Craig's canoe in those conditions. Seems like he got no water aboard
He had plenty of water in his canoe. My canoe is much deeper than his. Probably much more capable in those conditions. The problem like you mentioned in another comment, was me, heading into the waves straight on.