Canoe Camping Tips and Gear - Okefenokee Swamp Canoe Trip
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- My Boy Scout Troop went canoe camping in the Okefenokee Swamp in March. Here are some general canoeing and kayaking tips and a look at the specific gear I used on the trip. All the gear I used can be found at the links below (some of them support this channel):
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The scouts will remember that trip forever. The Okefenokee is a real wilderness. I use to fly small Cessna and Piper airplanes between Jacksonville Florida and Waycross Georgia several times a week and would sometimes fly very low over the swamp and marvel at its beauty and remoteness. These were always single engine aircraft and I remember thinking, "If I crash in that place I'm finished." Fortunately I never had any problems. The 5 gallon bucket is a good idea for safe/dry storage in a canoe. I'm always amazed how "wet" some dry bags can become in rainy weather. Nice video. Greetings from Satellite Beach, Florida.🐊
It is beautiful
I checd out the 5 gallon buckets & those screw on lids at lowes..Awesome idea thanks
I cant take credit
You mentioned the mosquitos a few times and now I'm curious about when you were there and if there's a time of year when they're milder.
I love my Tilly hat.
me too
thanks for sharing
Look on craigslist for plastic barrels they Make some barrels with handles on the side and screw lids that are 50 leaders we use them all the time and we go Canoe camping they're great
Thanks for the tip
Hey Brian, just wanted to say that long videos aren't bad so long as the content is good. :) You're always just so genuine I don't think your subs really mind at all. Keep up the good work!
Thanks!
i guess Im pretty randomly asking but does anyone know a good place to stream newly released tv shows online?
@Stephen Kelvin Try flixzone. Just google for it :)
@James Roland yea, been using Flixzone for since march myself =)
@James Roland thank you, signed up and it seems like they got a lot of movies there :) Appreciate it !!
Cool
It was
Hello! I was wondering if you recall what platform you camped on? I was trying to decide between Monkey Lake and Cedar Hammock for my first trip. Any advice?
Funny how you release this video the day after our troop gets back from a week long trip down the upper Ocmulgee river. We took it slow and only covered about 35 miles this time but since most everyone had their 50 milers from last falls trip down the Oconee, we weren't rushed. The rubber sealed tops from Home Depot worked to keep our food water tight in our 5 gallon buckets. Most of our gear was kept dry in the dry bags you can get from wally world. We avoided using our water filters by requiring everyone to bring 5 gallons of fresh water per person and had extra left over when we came off the river.
I do wish you could point out that while the gear you use is really nice and makes life a little more comfortable, you can do the same type of trip on the cheap using most of the gear you can piece together from the big box stores and make your self. Out troop has a number of under privileged boys and broke leaders as well, so we try to do our trips as cheap as possible and we went up the AT with less than $200 invested for for the boys and the river trips were even cheaper after the boats were secured and most of them were free by borrowing from friends and family. Just saying, don't use money as the reason to not go, get out and enjoy the world God gave us. Enjoy the vid and keep me coming.
BTW, we required all of our boys to carry 2 knives, 1 belt knife, PREFER fixed blade to be worn at all times, and a pocket knife to be kept on their PFD's.
Darn spell check, meant keep EM coming, nor me coming.
I agree. I just showed what I actually used. Bottom line, just get out there.
Thanks Brian, this brought back memories. In 1982 my canoeing partner and I, from Ohio, did a cross swamp canoe trip in the Okefenokee, it was in Feb. Saturday was beautiful but Sunday a blizzard hit the area and we finished the trip in snow. It was still a great trip.
Sounds great!
Nice video. Don't worry about the length of a video its the content that matters and you got that just right.
Thanks. I appreciate it.
Brian, you didn't have to rush this video. There are a lot of fans out here who believe in you and what you do...especially with kids. I worked with the Boy Scouts in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, and the rewards are tremendous. I taught first aid and two of the boys went on to become doctors in their communities. Anyway, my wife and I are retired now and plan to move to Clearwater unless for some reason she persists on returning to Hawaii. I kayak and plan to do the Okefenokee Swamp. Your tips are really helpful. I took notes and had to watch your video twice to make sure I didn't miss anything. That bucket is a super idea along with that old man easy chair :)...I will have to invest in a canoe (or a Sea Eagle 370). My kayak barely accepts my large waterproof stuff sack, a waterproof backpack and a small cooler plus a modified fishing kit. Thank you, Brian, for a very worthy video, for the work you do as a Scout Leader and as positive influence in our community.
You can rent a canoe for $50 a night.
Hey this was a great video, could have been longer to go over all the stuff in a little more detail, Or make two next time. Better than all the knife stuff, only so many knives I can look at.
Thanks Jason
Good vid . Love the campin vids and you gear reviews.
Thanks!
Good stuff Bryan
I like the way you think
Thanks
Awesome information. Thanks!
Thanks Cindy
Brian, thank you for your work with the scouts especially the outdoor skills like canoe camping. I am long retired but spent about 40 years as a guide/instructor on hundreds canoeing and rafting trips. I used those 5 gallon buckets with the Gamma Seal lids for things like kitchen pots, pans, utensils etc but never for things that cannot stand getting wet. I have used a dozen or more and perhaps only 2 of them did not leak when submerged. Indeed they resist water for awhile but soon start to fill up when either submerged or even floating for a time. My advise is do not trust them to be totally waterproof under those circumstances, otherwise they're great to use. Good idea to fill your tub and test them all...don't be gentle. Hope this saves some heartache for your viewers who read this.
Good point. I also told my guys that if you are flat water canoeing your stuff SHOULDN'T get wet. Whitewater is an entirely different thing.
I have to say the Trekology inflatable pillow is the most comfortable camping pillow that I have found. Great video.
Cool. I will have to check that out
Good job Bryan. I've had lots of fun over the years with my Boy Scouts. A very worthwhile endeavor.
I agree
Thanks for sharing your gear with us.👌🏻
Thanks for watching.
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Good video Brian. I use a GCI canoe seat instead of a pad (back support with lumbar pad). It also works as a sit pad in camp. All the rest of the gear you talked about we have in common.
Cool. I just got a Old Town canoe of my very own, Gonna get it wet very soon
Survival On Purpose Brian I hope you enjoy yours as much as I do mine (16 footer made in 1979). My sons and I will be going down the French Broad River Trail in October. I’m really looking forward to this trip. Between my canoe and their three kayaks we will be a flotilla lol. I hope I can either carry around, line through or handle any rapids.
great tips good review...thanks
Thanks
I had canoeing merit badge. How big was that platform? Swamps creep me out. Good video though.
Like 20' x 25' It was very cool
My son gave me a Casio Solar G-shock about 10 years ago and it is still going strong. I turn wrenches for a living and it has been knocked around, has held up to brake cleaner, carb. cleaner, gas, you name it. Good watch.
Mine has been through the wringer too
Always kept a dry bucket right in front of me on float trips. Handy as a pocket on a shirt.
Indeed
I watched this last night and wanted to tell you I use coffee packets that are like tea bags. Very lite you just get water hot an dip the coffee bag on a string in and out of a pot,or cup. The more you dip the bag the stronger the coffee. Then you do not have to worry about coffee grounds whch take up space. They do not taste like instant coffee but fresh brewed
So do I. Thanks
When you camp like that; the thing to always remember is to not skimp on your equipment.It looks like you did not skimp on anything. Except that pillow. There is no way anyone could be comfortable with that thing.
It is not bad if you sleep on your back. My discomfort was compounded by the lack of my trusty Hennessey Hammock.
Great video, thanks for sharing and I agree, as long as content is good and on point, your subs don't mind long videos! God bless
Thank you
Great stuff Brother! Not too long. It would be great to see you on a trip. Thanks for sharing.
It was a fun trip
Good video, stop rushing. If the info is there, it's worth watching. Thank you.
Thanks. I appreciate it.
outstanding
It was fun
Bryan--,When you take a trip with the Scouts, do you take your Glock? Very interesting and informative. You may be rambling, but it feels to me like a conversation with a friend. ATB.
Thanks Joe
Great video as always Bryan :) And not at all too long! Really good coverage on gear. Useful tips :) Would work nicely as a basis for packing for a paddling trip :) My friend does sea kayaking regularly (almost all year round if the sea is not frozen) and has asked me to attend many times. Maybe I should someday. After having some kayaking basics course. I like the Klymit Cush. Has been part of my camping ( and my EDC bag) gear for couple years. (Way better than using my boots as a pillow like I used to do for many years.) Along with the Wildo cups and Suunto compasses. They are great :) I have a whole bunch of them. Silva makes a quite nice miniature base plate compass too, does not have rotating bezel though. And also pretty cool one with thermometer. Both have a carabiner for attachment. I have found the Thermacell ( the standard one) having problems in certain places. Does not quite have enough "oomph " for Lapland. I had two of them running at the porch of the cottage and still ended up looking like a human shaped raspberry. Seems that certain type of mosquitos just don´t get repelled easily. Thank you for sharing :) Big thumbs up!
You should absolutely go with your friend Jani. It is not difficult at all.
Still got snow on the ground up here in PA glad to see you guys were able to get out we cancelled our campout this weekend snow and freezing rain only in the low teens at night did8want any sick scouts (welcome to spring in PA) lol
Bummer
Great load-out video, Bryan & Yup I dun seen 'Em Loungin ! ATB Ter God Bless
Ever so comfy
Glad you didn't sit on the skunk that appeared in your chair
Skunk? What skunk?
Survival On Purpose the one that appeared in the chair behind you for a aplenty second.
Hmmm.
Great video, I would like to do a canoe camp trip before I die.
You should
I’m an okee from the skokeeeeeeeeeee Good stuff!👏👍
;-)
Great video as always. Seems like everyone had a good time...minus the skeeters!! TFS God Bless~Lisa
We did Lisa. Thanks
Thanks for sharing 👍👍
Thanks for watching.
You were in my backyard... let me know if you need restaurant suggestions. That is a fun trip. I use to be a boat guide in the park.
Cool job
nothing like a day in your canoe especially if you find a day to go when no one else is around
Sunday morning paddling back was so peaceful. There was no one else around and the only sound was the birds and the paddles dipping in the black water
Very helpful video, I will certainly check out some of the gear links. No wood to baton? I don't think you can even build a fire in the park, can you? Thanks for sharing.
Only in an emergency and in designated areas
Good video how about carrying firearms in the swamp
There policy is you must comply with state law but there are no firearms allowed inside any buildings on the property because they are technically US govt buildings. Which brings up a whole other topic concerning the concept of "government property"e. vs "public property" but I won't get into that here. Bottom line, you can carry firearms in the swamp as long as you comply with Georgia state law
Whats your favourite knife???.. just curous..😀
That's like asking who is my favorite child. Impossible to answer
Survival On Purpose ...ok...what survival, bushcraft, edc knife around 50$ would you recommend.....is that bettet..😀😀😁
How about this" Here are a few I like in that price range. You will have to decide which one you prefer. Condor Kephart, Gerber Strongarm, Schrade SCHF42 and 42D, Mora Bushcraft Black.
Good video, but Do t stress about the time. Slow down and make sure that you cover everything you want to cover, it's better to run a little long than to leave something out.
Thanks. I try
Dang!! You always getting me wanting to spend lots of Money!!!
Oops.
i like saying OKEE-DOKEFENOKEE! lol
Good clean fun
Enjoyed this video. Thank you Mr. Bryan! Thumbs up from me.
Thanks Scott
talks to much about his cloths shoes watch belt etc. get to the point
Well. The video is about the gear I used, including clothing.
Bryan, Great video, good info.
Thanks