A River, A Kayak, 3 Days - Choctawhatchee River, AL
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Kayak Camping Trip down the Alabama section of the Choctawhatchee river. Cold, rain, sun, camping, bloopers and adventure make up an exciting adventure all caught on camera! Experience what is was like on this three day kayak camping trip. Learn about my gear in my upcoming kayak camping gear video!
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today i bought my first kayak, a sit on, used on cl. thanks Trip for all your inspiration. I'm 65, chubby and live in Az, it was 128 today and i love the colorado river and the lakes near by and I'm jazzed about all that I've seen on SailingandSuch.
Nice Karma! Hope you are able to Get Out There and enjoy that yak!
I came across this when searching for kayaking videos since I'm about to get into it, and I have to say that this was great! Didn't know what to expect, but I was entertained the whole video and learned a lot as well. Definitely inspired me even more to get into a kayak. Thanks!
That's awesome Casey! GLad you landed on my videos man. Get started bud, you won't regret it. Hope enjoy the other videos and future ones as well. Thanks!
Casey Hardman uh I wouldn't advise getting a kayak like his because that's a touring kayak and is meant for ocean kayaking
Certainly glad I found this video. Hope you are still enjoying kayaking. I'm just getting started at 72!
Glad you found it too Tom! There are lots of other videos of mine like this one to catch up on :) Enjoy paddling!
Just watched the whole thing. Man I want to do that. I love being on the river. I did a 4 hour ride last year and had a blast.
Hey Jay! Thanks for watching man. Being on the river or water anywhere is certainly something special, something a man needs to get out and do from time to time. Maybe you will have a chance this year to get in an overnight or something. I appreciate the great comment!
Enjoyed your video. I grew up in Alaska and camping has always been a way of life for me. A pointer on building fires in the rain. don't be in such a hurry! To much fuel to fast will snuff out your fledgling flames. Patience will get the fire going quicker and without so much frustration.
Your gear is simple yet very practical. This is a good way to be. While camping most of the time less is truly more. Remember this and always learn from your mistakes and you will go far. Although a good set of paddling gloves is recommended for cold wet conditions. Warm hands will make the day more enjoyable.
Have fun and paddle on.
Will Chaffin Glad you enjoyed it Will. I appreciate the wet fire tip, I'll keep that in the back of my head when my next wet fire comes around. thanks! Absolutely, simple is better. I've thought about some paddling gloves and I may have to give some a try.
Thanks for the comment!
6:00 You're supposed to keep the top of the spray skirt up high under your life jacket so the water doesn't puddle or "Run down your backside"
+phartattack Yep, I think I realized that after this occurrence. It was my first time wearing the skirt so there was definitely a learning curve. Thanks for the tip!
Great Trip and Thanks for taking us along for the ride!!! Enjoyed it!!!
+Kenneth Sievers Thanks Kenneth! I appreciate you watching!
After watching this a few months ago i started planning a big trip! i have only ever taken my kayak in small rivers for an hour at a time. but after watching this i just have to get out there and have a big adventure!
2 weeks time i will be doing a 30mile paddle, camping out and hopefully staying dry!
Thanks for the inspiration, and great video. i can't wait!
Ben Awsome Ben! I'm sure you can handle a little more adventure, just take your time. I also have a trip coming up, mine is next weekend down around the gulf. Be sure to check back for a new video!
Glad you're getting out there and thanks for the great comment. Have fun!
Stumbled upon this video and watched it.I laughed.You are a funny guy.I'm just getting into kayaking myself and took an 8 hour day trip down the Merrimack up here in New Hampshire.I fell in love and never thought I'd see such beauty in a State I have lived in most of my life.Thanks for the effort on putting this on you tube.
368engbn Glad you took the time to watch it and that it was entertaining to you! Hope you get to spend a lot more time out on the water this summer. Enjoy!
I have to say, this video is pure entertainment. It's just full of enjoyment and having fun. Kinda hilarious too, every once in a while. Thanks for this, this saved my day. :)
Ajaton Hey there, I truly truly appreciate your comment! I'm glad you ran across my video and were able to sit through the whole thing. I'm working my latest adventure video now. I spent another 3 days on my kayak down on the Gulf coast filming some good times and scary times. Hope you come back and check it out in the next few days when I get all of the footage edited (1 hour and 27 minutes worth to sort though) Thanks again for the comment!
Nice video of the new adventures of his first weekender kayaking the Choctawatchcee river down to the bay near Destin,Fl.
Thanks for the comment Randall!
5 years ago man time flies! i watches all your videos at least twice going on my 3rd trip lol cheers trip god bless too you and your family
Sure does! Awesome! Glad you enjoy the videos. God Bless!
You sound so much like me, same type of speech. Reminded me when I was 17 and I went down the Brazos here in Texas. That was over 40 years ago. Keep your passion!!!
You must such a cool guy David! lol Thanks for the comment. I hope I can keep it up for quite some time and enjoy it with my son.
Just found this. Thanks for sharing. I kayak lakes all the time, and next summer plan on doing a section of the Kentucky River. I like that you don't take yourself too seriously, and can laugh at little things that come up. Who hasn't run into tree branches? Good job.
+TheNoonie50 You betcha Noonie! Glad you ran across me! Ah, no need to take it to seriously then you risk taking the fun out of it. Yea really right? Thanks bud, I appreciate your comment. Thanks for watching and I hope you check out some more of my videos.
Great capture of your dad laughing at 1:18. Enjoyed the video & the trip,
Lol yea he is hoot. Glad you liked it Tall.... I appreciate the comment my man.
Thanks a bunch for the vid. My wife especially liked the muti use shovel-paddle and your other ingenious camping techniques. When you mentioned a hammock initially, I expected to see a larger tent-hammock with all the bells and whistles...I'd like to get one of them for motorcyle camping as well as kayak camping.
Thanks again...you handled the everpresent negitive comments with grace and humility...way to go dude.
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+cwkunkle I am out Wright appreciative of your comment! Glad you both enjoyed the video. No special hammock gear, just some home made stuff to save a bit of $ and get the satisfaction of making it myself. A homemade hammock or a cheap $30 hammock will do just fine I have found.
The nature of the beast here on TH-cam and in public is that you will eventually get criticized for something you are doing. I'm waiting for the comment on my my recent kayaking adventure about how horrible I am for cooking the poor crabs over the fire without freezing them first. When that comes, or any other negative comment for that matter, I really try to handle things as politely and non confrontational as possible.
Thanks for your command and for watching! Be sure to check out my other more recent videos as well as there is a few more pieces of cool gear both bought and homemade on there you may find interest.
I have always wanted to do the exact same thing you did but on the Suwannee river near me ( florida ) , so yesterday I found a 10' sit in on sale and I bought it , brought it home , gathered all my fishing gear and put it in at a shallow lake to go fishing . I was thinkin I could just get in and paddle away , well , it is not that easy . I almost rolled it several times , I had to paddle back to shore to unload my gear just so I could practice my paddling and balance . I did not realize that I would have to practice . It was funny . I really enjoyed your video , and I hope to do the same . Again , great video !
Phillips, Glad you liked my video man! I've read a watched a decent amount about the Suwanee, seems like a great place to make a trip. I think I have read a few blogs on some trips down it.
Glad you found a kayak, a sit-in! I'm not sure why you might be having such a "tippy" time but I will make one suggestion. Sometimes we tend to store stuff on the decks of our kayaks which creates a higher center of gravity making the kayak feel a bit tippy. You may not have been doing that at all but I figure I would mention it. Basically I have learned to pack the heavy stuff low and in the center of the kayak to help with stability.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
SailingandSuch Phillips, Right idea. Using a short 10' kayak that is designed for day and recreation may be problematic. Such a small kayak is easy to over load. Check the max load recommendations for your kayak. If you are over loading it stability will become a major problem.
I already had to cut a huge hole in the rear hatch ( sounds awful ) I made a video that explains why , also put some deck rigging and you can price match it at Walmart for 5 bucks . I am ready to hit the water now , the lake I`ve been going to has some alligators in it so that is what I will try to video . I made a video where I caught a lizard and a hawk was watching me so I threw it on the ground and hawk swooped down and ate it , all the while I zoomed in on it in his mouth. Good talking to you , later.
I swear I love your videos I can watch them over and over again
Thanks Cristina! Glad to hear you enjoy them so much!
It's great that young people like u make things like this and share them with others. Good job! I'm watching all your videos and I can apreciatte how you grow, one by one, and how many things I can learn. Thanks a lot! And sorry for my uggly english! Kind regards, I'll keep looking forward for more videos
Glad you enjoy it Diego! Thanks for watching the videos. You're good lol Hope you enjoy the future videos ;)
great video man!
I enjoyed the attitude you kept through your up and downs on your trip. I think it's a good thing to keep a good attitude about you when you are having an adventure like this.
Watching your video makes me want to get back on my bicycle and start touring again. thank you.
Kirt Ottosen Hey, thanks a lot Kirt! Attitude is key, no doubt. That's wonderful! I hope you get out there sometime again soon. I appreciate you taking the time to watch my video, be sure to check out my other ones as well. I'm taking another adventure down to the gulf coast next weekend for another exciting (I hope) video. Be sure to check back in a couple weeks for the new video!
You can get a portable shower, a bladder and tubing and fill it with river water, and put it by the fire to warm up a bit and clean up there. Since the "shower" is stored dry, it doesn't weigh your yak down and you can save brain freezes. Good video, will definitely watch more.
That's a pretty darn good idea! Thanks for the suggestion! Hope you enjoy the other adventures, there are many to catch up on!
Hey I know this video is old now but I just stumbled across your channel with this video. You inspired me to do this on the Itasca headwaters of the Mississippi. Right now I don't even own a kayak but I could easily see this becoming a weekend hobby. Thanks, keep up the great videos. - from Minnesota
No problem! That's awesome! Hope you find yourself out there very soon! You will not regret it, you will only regret not making it happen!
just bought a kayak and I love camping too ! great video. learned a few tricks as well. I'll definitely be planing a trip like this !! thanks for taking us along on your river trip !
+Derek Paterson Congrats on the new yak Derek! Hope you enjoy my other adventures and the future ones as well! Thanks for watching and commenting!
I'm about to take the plunge into kayaking and ran across your fascinating adventure. Thanks for sharing!!
Oh cool Brian! Have fun taking the plunge and I hope you check out the rest of my crazy adventures as well ;-)
Put me in the mood to go kayaking! Great video man!
Awesome Braden! That's the whole point! Thanks for watching and commenting bud.
Thanks for posting this video, flashed back to the many trips on the upper Choctaw.
You betcha Dave! It's a beautiful place to kayak. Thanks for the comment man.
stumbled on this, really enjoyed it. I was raised over there in Enterprise and have canoed the Choctawhatchee and the Pea River. They're both a lot of fun. It has been a long time since I've been on those rivers, though. I did it in the summer too, ha.
Hey, glad you found it! Oh cool, great area to grow up in. I've done trips on the Pea River as well, great videos..... Hope you find some time to watch some more ;)
"You only been in a swimmin' pool with that thaaang? " "YUP!" Hahaha. I love it!
+Guiding Mike LOL! Yea man, I love it to! Now I've got several more trips under my belt so I've gotten much more comfortable compared to that day in the pool..... Glad you enjoying the video! Hope you check out my other ones as well. (I'm working on editing my latest trip today. Hope you subscribe or check back for more!
I just stumbled across this video and was pleased to have a bird's eye opportunity to see what the Choctawhatchee Rive is like up in Alabama. I fish the river a lot here in Florida Thoroughly enjoyed the video and will poke around for more.
That's awesome! Glad you caught the video and enjoyed it!
Trip Is Still The Coolest !!! I`m watching `em All again,,, Better Every time !!! Thanks again Sir !!! ****cheers**** =)
Ha! just having a good time. Glad you are enjoying them!
keep em coming man! I love these videos they're getting me hyped up for spring and summertime!
Will do David! So glad you enjoy the videos. Hope you are able to Get Out There when it warms back up!
Looks like fun. I never would have dreamed of doing that in January.
Just love this amazing adventure. You have inspired me to do a kayak camping tour of the tenn tom/tombigbee. Outstanding job!
Michael, wow, thanks for the awsome comment my friend! Glad you were inspired, truly I am. I hope you get to experience you adventure sooner than later, I'm sure you will love it! I really appreciate the time you have taken to watch my video and the encouraging comment.
Looks like lots of fun! My wife grew up in Samson, which is close to Geneva. I watched the whole thing. I like the whole documentary-survivor-man feel of it.
It was Chris. Yea I know where Samson is, been through there a time or two. I'm glad you were able to stay engaged with the video for the duration. I have gotten a few ideas from Les for sure, he is brilliant and a true survivor man unlike the other hooligan. Thanks for the comment and nice job on the quality videos you put out!
GREAT videos, I am loving these. Inspired me to plan my first trip here next month. Keep up the awesome work!!!
Thanks Brock! Hope your trip goes well my man! I'll keep the videos coming ;-)
This is awesome man. I'm from geneva and we make day trips down the river on kayaks all the time. Usually fish some, might see some sturgeon jump. Last trip we saw 4 jump. Great video!
+seth commander Glad you liked it Seth! Great place man, loved my time there. I haven't seen any sturgeon yet, just heard them at night (I think). Thanks for watching and commenting!
Amazing trip - thanks for posting it - I followed you on google maps as you called out land marks and highway crossings - Sorry you had a full day of rain to deal with, but you powered through it and made the best of it. Nice camp setup too. Compact, but cozy. Best of luck on your next adventure - take care!
You're very welcome David, thanks for watching and commenting. The rain made it more of an adventure, tested me and made me stronger. Thanks!!!!!
So awesome. I like your sense of humor too lol. Makes it more fun. I live in South Texas and run lines on the Nueces River. I use a boat but would love to do what you did here. I'm not sure about public access to the riverbanks here though. Keep the videos coming please, and happy adventures.
+Charles Talley Glad you enjoy them Charles. If you can't do it with a sense of humor why do it? Fun and experiences is what it is all about. I don't have access to the riverbanks, I just pull over and respect the land. Will keep them coming for sure! Thanks for the comment!
Oh Yeah! Haha! Great video, you are a fun guy and loved watching your adventure! Cheers from London! Chris
Thanks Chris! Glad you are watching my man. Take care!
Such a great attitude!!! Thanks for sharing and also the humor 😊 🙏🏽!!!
Got to keep a good attitude! Thanks for watching!
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When you are finished with one page of the map, discard it it so that your map case does not stay so tight. Burn the old page in your campfire or put it in your trash to pack out. Unless you decide to go back up the river, you no longer need the pages behind you. I enjoyed the ride. Many who would click the thumbs down have never touched a kayak before, much less been alone on a river for three days, and probably have never been alone in their life.
+Robert31352 Good tip. Although i like to keep my maps so if I want to look back I can and I could use them for the next trip in the area. Glad you enjoyed it. Crazy about that thumbs down huh? lol
Man awesome video and it was great to see your relationship with your Dad.
Thanks! Yea, we have a pretty good relationship!
awesome adventure it got me out kayak camping with my 10 year old boy thanks .. I'm hooked on all your adventures now lol can't wait for the ice to melt off the lake
+TLC puma Oh how cool! Hope it warms up for the both of you soon!
Great video!! God Bless you too!! I enjoyed living the adventure through you and thank you for your clean language and amazing attitude!!!
Thanks Mandy!!!! Glad you enjoyed it. You've got to have a good attitude or it's not worth doing. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Such an awesome video! Im at Fort Rucker right now and your video really makes me want to drop in at that Hwy 84 bridge and stop at the Hwy 2 bridge like you did. You did this trip at a great part of the year, cool temps and best of all, very few bugs!
benjamin070601 Thanks Ben! Well, its right there by you and Hwy 2 isn't very far either to get someone to pick you up. Yea, I agree, it was a great part of the year. Doing it now I'd be weary of snakes. Next weekend I'm headed down to the gulf to film another video during my 3-day trip. Be sure to check back. Thanks for your comment and your service.
Your videos got me into kayaking! Love it, keep it up! Just sent in for a couple stickers for our fleet of boats!
Awesome!!!! Looking forward to sending you back some stickers ;)
It might be a good idea to keep a couple flares in the kayak for those rainy days. It would help start that fire easier. Awesome video!
Thanks man! Yea I have a few things with me to start a fire quick and easy in an emergency should I need to. But I will do things the hard way sometimes as well just for practice I guess or for "fun" lol
Not bad for your first time out of the pool. I use to swim in that dirty ol' river. Grew up outside of Dothan. lol i yak the colorado in the smithville texas area now a days. Good times and great lifestyle choice. Keep yaking and keep your lines tight.
Thanks! Yea, it was my first time in a touring/sea kayak but certainly not my first kayak or canoe trip. I'm outside of Dothan as well and have grown up in that river to, great place. Hope you're enjoying Texas! Thanks for the comment!
Really enjoying watching your camping videos! Just feel like going out kayaking/camping soon. Keep it up!
+Magnus Persson Glad you like them Magnus, thanks for the great comment man. Hope you get a chance to get out there for an adventure soon. Make it happen! I'll keep filming as long as people keep watching, sharing and engaging.
Nice trip. Like how you captured the adventure of the trip.
Thanks Kirk! Glad you enjoy it, I tried my best to get some good shots that would go together well. I wanted to tell the story in a "short" video that was filled with good content and not so much boring stuff like most amateur videos. I appreciate your comment and you taking the time to watch it!
My family live on the Choctawhatchee in Fla. Dairy farming there when i was a kid,used to go to Geneva for feed for the cattle.
Just thinking about a kyak and stumbled on your channel. Subbed, good stuff neighbor!
That's awesome scout! Sounds like a fun childhood. Go get yourself one, you will only regret not doing so..... Thanks for the comment and the sub!
Excellent video! Watching your video made me even more excited about my upcoming sea kayaking trip. I subscribed, so keep your adventure videos coming!
Cool, thanks Leslie! I will keep them coming for sure, thanks for subscribing. I'd like to transition my channel away from woodworking focused as it is now to adventures. While still throwing in a woodworking video at times. The adventures are just so much more fun to film and share! I have my next trip mapped out and should be taking it in a month or two, maybe a 4-5 day trip that includes a portage around an old dam where I don't think there is much of a portage... Should be exciting!
nice to see a video from you man. awesome video!! i bet it was fun! gives you something to talk about for years to come.
Hey Tony! Glad you liked it man and yes it was a blast! Yea, it will be a good way to remember things especially when I get older. Telling the story to my kids and grand kids will be nice to with a video.
Great video. Well done. Enjoyed watching. Keepin it real and uncomplicated. We do this in Southern Missouri but haven't made the jump from still pic to video. Inspired by this. thank you for sharing. God bless.
Glad to hear that Scott. That's what I try to do ;) Hope you decided to bring the camera along, imagine showing it to your grandkids.... Or your family watching 100 years from now...
Sailing&Such: This was a real fun & excellent video, your reactions to situations made for light-hearted & interesting viewing. I really think you should do more videos of you doing different outdoors activities as well as more kayaking trips, hell, i'd watch 'em!
Glad you enjoyed it Time! You know, I've thought about adding in some different stuff and I imagine I will in the future. Good to know you are on-board with it! Thanks!
Good stuff brother, look's like a bunch of fun, I can't wait to get out there and do some kayaking.
Thanks Gaspar, it was very fun indeed. I know what you mean! I have one more trip planned before it warms up. But I think I'd rather do my kayaking when it is warmer though. Soon enough I guess. Hope you can get out there soon. Thanks for the comment and I appreciate you subscribing!
I would never have gone alone!But more power to you. Great video.
+Randall Lindsay Ah, nothing to it. Glad you enjoyed it.
OMG. I just started kayaking and I totally loved your video. So fun.
Susan Burke Wonderful Susan! I hope you enjoy your time out on the water! Thanks for watching!
Great Video....I'm planning an overnight flint River (AL) trip soon. I really like your river camping trips, do more!! :)
Thanks Brian! Flint River in AL? Haven't heard of it yet, just the Flint in GA. Hope your trip goes well! I just finished a trip down to the Gulf yesterday. Unfortunately I had a mishap on the second day and I ruined my camera.... Fortunately the footage I managed to get before that is saved so I will have somewhat of an adventure video soon!
What fun! Thanks for posting this!
Hey thanks Tommy! I've checked out your kayaking school and it seems pretty cool for sure! I appreciate the comment.
Just found your channel today, tube surfing. I am in PCB, near the FL section in Ebro. I can't wait to get my new kayak out on it soon. Loved this. ATB2U - Stan
+Deep South Experience Awesome Stan! Glad you ran across my videos! I'm up in Dothan, not to far. You should check out my other videos when I spent a weekend at PCB, Destin, Orange Beach and more. Thanks for watching!
LOVE it!! Doin' it the way we like!!
an inspiring video, awesome shots and great editing. keep shooting.
Thank you Tommy. Inspiring others is kind of goal of kind. I wish everyone could get out and enjoy things like this. Thanks for your great comment and for watching!
Nice video. Very real. I enjoyed watching. Thanks for posting it. Anytime you are a bit farther north make sure to stop in and take a trip down the Tallapoosa River (especially in the Horseshoe Bend area).
Eagle, I'm so glad you enjoyed it! I'd like to give the Tallapoosa a try one day. I think I've seen a couple videos of the place and it looks like a blast. Thanks for the comment and for taking the time to watch my video.
Very entertaining video and you gave lots of good information on that river. Looks like you were well prepared for this trip and I see you wore your pfd which some kayakers don't.
+Pam Daniel Thanks Pam! Sometimes I wear it sometimes I don't. Mostly every time I'm in cold water I wear it. In warm water, I'm usually swiming to much and enjoy a dip
Great Job on the video. If you can have fun in that weather you'll never have a bad time!! Booyaa
+FogDog68 Thanks! You've got to be able to make the best out of a bad situation. If you're not having fun, you're probably doing it wrong.... BOOYAA!
I love it, you inspire me to take a kayaking trip myself!
Paul Robinette Awsome Paul! That is exactly what I like to hear. When I watch the video it inspires me to go again. Unfortunately I haven't had much time lately but I plan on making another trip hopefully in a couple weeks down to the coast! Be sure and check back for more videos! I really appreciate your comment Paul and thanks for watching.
This is one of the funniest things I've seen lately. I enjoyed the whole video and I'm surprised that you survived. I'm going to watch your other Kayak video now.
BirdSpy Aus Thank you so much BirdSpy! I like making them entertaining, it entertains me while I'm out there. Thanks for commenting and watching!
I was watching PaddlingTV and came across your channel. I loved this video, and you! New subscriber! Cheers and thanks for the videos!
+Brittany Hynes Cool Brittany! Glad you found the channel and like what you see. Lots of adventures for you catch up on. Hope you join in on a live video and try to win some free gear!
my sons and i kayak quite alot ... our local river tends to jam off cause its so twisty .. good video and kayak camping is a hellofatime!!!!!!!
mick sexton Yea, jams can be tricky but they also add to the fun! Thanks for the compliment! I plan on taking another trip starting the 7/17 in a couple weeks. Check back for the video, should be a helluva time!
What an amazing trip! I gotta look into making a trip like this!
***** Oh yea man, if you have the opportunity don't pass it up. Thanks for the comment and I'm glad you enjoyed it!
I thoroughly enjoyed your video, thanks for sharing! subbed.
+Kayak Chris Alright!!! Thanks for subscribing Chris! I hope you enjoy my future videos as well. Working on one from last weekend and should have it up Friday. Thanks for letting my know and for subbing!
Awesome video. Great edits! Fun adventure.
+Codee Tubb Glad you enjoyed it Codee! Thanks for watching and commenting, hope you check out the rest of them as well!
Thank you for the video and especially for the gear list.
You're welcome! New gear list coming soon ;)
Great video. Watch the whole thing to see what you would run in to next. Looked like the beginning of the river was narrow with lots of debris - but it finally opened up. Looked like some good sandbars to camp on also. I love kayak/camping. Live up in Huntsville, AL. Hope to see more of your kayak overnighters. You would be a dude that would be fun to take a kayak weekend trip with - laid back and enjoying it, rain or shine. Thanks for the video - great editing too.
Michael, thanks for the awesome comment! Yea, it did go from narrow to really wide over the course of my route with lots of great places to camp along the way. I hope you get to see more of them as well. My life has all of a sudden gotten really busy with work and I'm about to be away at Fire College for 9 weeks starting April 1.... Sooooo I may not get out for a while not only because I'll be busy and away from my family but when I do get settle down I will owe some time back to my family. Thanks for thinking I would be fun to hang out with, I like to think the same thing. I always like to laug and smile when things are good or bad, it seems to help me enjoy things. I appreciate your editing comment as well. I tried to make the video as short as possible and I cut a lot of fat from it and tried to make it as action/interesting content packed as possible.
SailingandSuch It must have been close to 40 miles! I tried to follow the route on Google Maps. Trying to identify all the roads you kept mentioning. Looks like a fun river. Do you know what the CFS was? Looked like it was flowing pretty good. Till next time!
Michael, my trip total was around 80 miles I believe. I enjoy looking at Google maps too, I'm a bit of an addict. No, I sure don't know what the CFS was but I think the water level was about 1' high someone told me....
Enjoyed the trip. Just subbed. I'm new to kayaking and looking to start doing some trips myself. I'm in SC.
+Joe McCranie Thanks Joe! Thanks a lot! If you have any questions feel free to ask my man. Should have some good rivers up your way. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Great video, funny as hell! Reminds me of my own paddling (mis)adventures here in NE AL. the Choctawhatchee looks very much like our rivers here, full of log jams, ha ha ha. Nothing like being on the water, though. Really enjoyed it, thanks for sharing! Peace.
Mountain Donna Thanks Donna! Misadventures is a very good way to put it, I like it. Glad you enjoyed it! I'm currently working on editing my recent trip this past weekend down in Orange Beach. It has a slight misadventure feel to it also lol Hope you come back and check it out soon.
Good job on video.3-4 days alone on a river recharges the soul. Take care.subscribed. L8R
Thanks! It sure does man! Thanks for subbing Burke!
Great to see a video on TH-cam video where I'm from.
Glad you found it! Great area we are from huh?
when I go out on the water, granted I go on a lake but if you just keep a towel in the bottom of your kayak you can take your shoes off and be much more comfy! keep it up, I was entertainined the whole video!
I generally take my shoes off when it's not cold out. When it's cold I have to keep my feet dry. Glad you enjoyed it!
great stuff mate :) thanks for sharing :) from England
Glad you think so Feiz! Thanks for watching and commenting from afar!
Really enjoyed the adventure! I enjoy all your vids and look forward to the upcoming one on the gear you used for this one.
Thank you Don, I appreciate you taking the time to watch my videos, really I do. Thanks for the comment and I hope you enjoy my future videos as well.
+Don Luke , just wanted to drop by and let you know I just made an order for a few new gear items to include in the gear video following this trip. Waiting for it to come in the mail but should have a new video up soon followed by another trip I have planned for a few days down another local river.
sounds cool. I'll look forward to it!
Tnx for a great video! Keep up the good work. Greetings from Sweden.
DONJ0HN Thank you! Thank you! My life is a little wrapped up for the next month but I hope to get another kayak camping trip in soon! THanks for the great comment!
awesome video,plan on doing this soon myself
rleary360 Thanks man! I just got home today from a 3 day trip down in Orange Beach, Fl. Should have another video up by the end of the week after several hours of editing. Thanks for the comment and I hope you get to enjoy a trip sooner than later.
Man oh man that really did look like a lot of fun! :)
Man oh man it was!!!
Great video!!!! I'm planning on doing a trip like this very soon. One thing I really liked about your video is that you have a great attitude. You got one life, make it a good one!!
Derrick Duncan Thanks Derrick! You've got to have a good attitude man, no other way. I just this moment finished editing my latest 3-day kayaking adventure and will be uploading the video tonight and tomorrow. It has some sketchy moments (bad lightning storm) in it where a good attitude was a must. Be sure to check back. Thanks for watching and I hope your trip goes well and you have time to do it soon!
Can't wait to see your new video. I just may get a go pro camera and video some of my trips in the swamps of Louisiana. What kind of camera do you use?
I use an Olympus TG 850, full waterproof. No complaints about it really other than some slight noise that gets picked up in video of the camera's internals working. No one else may really notice it though. I chose a camera like that over the go pro so that I could get some sound while the camera was waterproof. When a go pro is in the housing, the audio isn't that great. The swamps would be crazy! I need to give that a try sometime, but when it's cold.
Thanks for the tip, and keep the video's coming. And amen about waiting on cold weather!!! LOL
Will do bud! lol
Funny how TH-cam works. Myself and three buddies are doing blackwater tomorrow, rain forecasted, and this video shows up in my suggestions! I've done from hwy 2 south but never been on the upper Choctawhatchee!
Haha! Glad you came across it Jack. Hope yall had a good float!
Just saw you're a FF'er in Bonifay. I'm a FF'er up in Dothan. Stay safe and enjoy the extra bays on the station ;)
@@TripSmith yes sir! Hopefully it gets done sooner than later! Im also full time at the City of Panama City. C-shift station one, drop in some time!!!
That was awesome well done
Much appreciated Max!
Watching your trip from Australia. Awesome, and just as I would do it. Thanks for great entertainment..
Glad you enjoy it Oz. Thanks for taking the time to comment!
I love how you looked like you was gonna drop off and be swallowed by the current and you said were see if we can make it it’s an adventure. And you looked so happy to see the results either way ha ha 😂🤪👍
And the part where you said it’s something like salami 😂 I was like what 🤷🏻♂️ ha ha that’s awesome 👏🏼
Always having a good ole time!
nice little adventure
Thanks Chevy!!!
It was awesome finding your video. My buddies and I live right off of County Rd 36 and are planning on making that trip soon. We are planning on putting in on 36 and going all the way to the bay. Those little rapids just north of Hwy 27 have terrorized me a time or two also so don't feel bad.
***** Glad you found it Cliff! That's awsome! I live right near the Dothan airport so just a few miles away. Initially I had planned on doing the entire trip to the gulf and hoping to do it in 5 or so days. Now looking at it I realize that it will probably take at least 6 days to get to the bay. The first couple of days I did a lot of paddling and made decent progress but as I got farther south the flow of the river seemed to get slower in places and my pace slowed a good bit. Also once you get below I10 I've been told that camping spots are few and far in between. It's certainly doable but I just thought I'd give you my thoughts on it. Be sure you and your crew are in good shape and have some speedy kayaks. Be sure to let me know how it goes!
Great adventure! I have been on the Okatoma many times in Southern MS and it looks identical. I would love to try this in the Tensaw Delta north of Mobile. Thanks for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed it Charles! Never known about the Okatoma but I just researched it a bit and it looks like a good one for sure. I'd like to do some paddling in the Delta as well, I have a friend who is a game warden there and wants me to come over that way and see what it is all about. Maybe one day soon! Thanks for the comment and for taking the time to watch. Should have another trip coming up next month I hope and a gear video in the next couple weeks.
Great vídeo please do another trip.. you are great
Silvio López Thanks Silvio! I am just now calling it a night. I'm working on editing the video footage from my latest kayak camping adventure down on the Gulf coast. Should have it uploaded late tomorrow night I hope. Be sure to come check back soon! Thanks for the great comment.
Thank you man :) wonderful video
You're welcome Jordan! Hope you enjoy the rest of the adventures as well! Lots more to watch and lots more to come ;)
I love your videos, I've watched almost all of them. I stumbled on this one because I am planning a kayak trip on the Choctawhatchee myself. I am going to start further downstream below Interstate 10. From the looks of it there are no falls or rapids that far down. I am hoping so since most of my kayaking experience is on flat water on Lake Martin.
+Jim Denney Thanks Jim! Oh that's awesome man, great river.
I've only been as far down the Choc as I went on this trip. I'd like to finish it some day. One thing I have learned about the lower portion is that it can be difficult to find a spot to camp. The banks get swampy..... I read somewhere where someone ended up camping on a dock or floating fish camp. Should be an adventure!
I'd say there are no falls or rapids below Newton which is a pretty good ways up (I passed it on my first day). Also, the current can be pretty slow on the lower parts of the river so consider that when estimating your mileage.
Any questions I'd be happy to help you with them. Definitely let me know how it goes!
+SailingandSuch This will be our first trip on the Choctawhatchee. I am planning to spend 3 or 4 days and to camp so I hope I will be able to find some dry places. One of the main things I am having trouble with is where to park/leave our vehicles without something happening to them. I am wondering which kayak you are using now, the Sit inside you have in this video or the Hobie SOT that you have in your other video. I have a "hybrid" Native Watercraft Ultimate 12 that I really like, it's somewhere between a SOT and a canoe so it handles like a kayak but you stay dry like a canoe so it's good year round.
I hope so to. Don't discount starting higher up river.
Yea, that can be tough. Fortunately I'm able to get someone to drop me off so I haven't had to deal with that issue yet although I know it is coming since I'm getting done with most of my local rivers.
I'm using the Sit-Inside kayaks now. I go into reasons why in this video Sit-Inside vs On-Top kayaks - th-cam.com/video/exFz5YsKaBM/w-d-xo.html
I sold the big sailing hobie.... Good boat, just not as well suited for my uses as a sit-inside touring kayak.
Oh yea! I know of those things, they are pretty ultimate. Maybe I'll get to see one in person one day or something. I think it would suit you well.
"Just a flour tortilla, some string cheese, and something like salami. Not sure what it was...". Awesome.
Lol! Glad you enjoy it Doug, just me being me!
Love these early videos ... haha amazing
Good stuff!
Awesome video! I'm going kayak camping now. Like right now
lol Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. Hope you get out there soon!