7 Day Scandinavian Wilderness Canoe Trip. Part 1 - Rogen Naturreservat, Sweden.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.ย. 2022
- In this video, Andy (Kent Survival) and I begin our seven day canoe trip in the wilderness of Sweden and Norway.
We set off from Käringsjön in the Rogen Naturreservat in Sweden and head into the labyrinth of small lakes that makes up the northern part of this region, taking with us everything we need for the next week.
Our journey takes us from lake to lake, carrying our boats and gear overland as we explore this stunning natural wilderness area.
Finally we stop at a suitable camp spot next to one of the larger lakes and set up our camp for the night. A well earned dinner of steak and potatoes, washed down with a couple of very good Norwegian beers, enjoyed to the soundtrack of Loons calling in the distance and we are ready for for our hammocks - a good rest before tomorrows adventure into the unknown.
What a deliciously immersive first day.
Thank you Peter for all you have done to bring this expedition together, without you, this simply could not have happened!
I hope you enjoy the video,
Thanks for watching.
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Your filming and editing is so seamless, Simon, I can't imagine how much work you do that we don't even notice. It is just incredible. Thank you so much for all your efforts. You give so many of us the chance to adventure with you. Your work is not a wasted effort. Thanks from Washington State, USA. ;)
Very nice video indeed! Truly inspirational!
We're very fortunate here in Scandinavia where we have so much wild nature and the freedom to roam it. It's called "allemansrätten" here in Sweden. This freedom comes with responsibility also and when you talked about the rubbish and old cans you found in the fire pit it's a stark reminder that the responsibility is not always honored. You've shown in all your videos the importance of leaving a campsite the way you would like to find it and in the case of wild camping - restoring the site so basically no signs of you left. That is the essence of allemansrätten.
WOW!!! What A beautiful video of my two most favorite “BLOKES IN THE WOODS” SIMON AND ANDY! Thank you for bringing us along for an unforgettable camping trip!👍🇺🇸🙏GREETINGS FROM TENNESSEE 👋👍
Is it my imagination, or do canoe based episodes really just not get the attention and love they so richly deserve? I'm always super happy to see lovely people like Simon and Andy in boats. Looks absolutely AMAZING out there guys! I hope you have the best time and I'm so stoked you took us lot with you!
Do you watch Lost Lakes channel? He does a lot of canoe trips up in Canada and his videos are top shelf. 👍
Been waiting for this! Cool to see the Ally canoes! Becoming ever more laden with Norwegian gear, you two!
(Almost) All the good gear comes from Scandinavia! 😁🇸🇪🇳🇴
Beautiful job, Simon. I love watching you and Andy together. Trip of a lifetime for sure.
I just realized. One of the main reasons I like your videos is the fact that I have never ever had a cringe moment. It appears to me that such content is rare on TH-cam these days, easpecially when it comes to outdoor/camping/bushcraft topics.
Since i had the brain bleed and surgery Rehab back in April and June of 2021 Surgery and complications more rehab You Two Guys have helped me keeping alot of good company and travel 🏕 I appreciate these vids as We are 66 yrs of age and still doing OK now, thanks for what You do , I think has improved me mentally on so many levels , doing house chores cooking errands and a little yard work helps too mainly my Family including the Dogs , now just one dog and a new Kitty named Bootsie , And First and Foremost without God i would not even be here so thankful for everything every day .
Safe Travels God Bless Always 🙌 !
I love this series! I never heard of the foldable canoe before! So cool!
Welcome home to rainy Norfolk. Glad you're back as I've been looking forward to watching another epic video series. Looking forward to further parts coming soon I hope... Keep up the good work Simon. I should also note that becasue of your videos I'm now out and about on the Broads and it's so so good for my mental health. So thanks you mate, I've found a real passion!
I hope it's not raining around the 26 th Sept I'm coming to Norfolk for a four day break .
Thanks Jon! Glad to have been an inspiration! 😁🛶
Being so close to nature like that must be awesome
Love the video and long overdue Simon, as an inflatable canoer I'm watch your canoe with added interest 👍
Much love sent on this day from the US, to all of our brothers and sisters in the UK.
😔 thank you ❤
Love the Red Duster! Reminds me of my days in the Navy😊
Sat myself down in a comfy chair with a glass of Ale and my dinner, and enjoyed every second. Thanks for sharing mate.
ATB Pete
P.S. Nice to see the old LK frame getting pressed into service, I use mine for allsorts!!
Great vid, beautiful place no mosquitos, yet.
I haven't has TV in the house for many years, I just didn't want to pay for substandard content. Yours and Andys videos are a large part of my entertainment. I feel like I'm settling in for a very awesome mini series. Thank you both for excellent content that keeps us all coming back for more.
Thank you , Simon .
🐺 Loupis Canis .
Awesome. These trips with you guys are like a top gear christmas special. Love it
Ah, yes! Been waiting for you and Andy to upload! Those canoes are crazy, fold up canoes???? But obviously do a good job!!! Great so far and looking forward to more soon!!! Cheers Simon!
So glad you got to paddle the Ally canoe. I own one and have taken it on many expeds in Europe. I also live in a flat in Berlin so there isn’t much storage space for a wooden or plastic canoe, so the Ally is perfect for me. I find it handles well, really stable, can take a huge load and really transportable on a train or bike trailer. I’ve managed to get my construction time down to 15 minutes. First time was much longer. Would love to see a full review of the Ally canoe some time. I’m looking forward to part two on your Norway leg. I have spent many days ski touring the Norwegian national parks and your trip is inspiring me to plan something again but this time travelling on the water. Thanks again for the video. Fantastic!
Great video Simon. The views look fantastic, especially the late evening shots over the water. Eerily beautiful. I've been looking forward to your Sweden trip. Roll on part 2!
Amazing video 38 minutes felt like 38 seconds, it was that good of an adventure! I was so enjoying this that it felt that way!
Keep the videos coming out mate 👍
Since i moved to Norfolk, England many have asked me what I miss the most from Sweden.
Nature is always my first answer, not sure many understand what sort of nature but I'm glad you got to experience it.
All the best
Per
Those guys being at the hut were an inconvenience that turned into a great improvement to what you would have shot. Seeing you adapt and change plans, and having all the kit necessary to do it made for a much more interesting video. Looking forward to the next instalment!
Nicely done, sir. God save the King.🇬🇧
Nice to see you'r Flying the Red Duster On you'r canoe, I'm ex Merchant Navy. Brings Back good memories of my Days at Sea. Take Care and Thank's for the upload. Mike.
With all the rubbish going on in the world this has reminded me that this is what life should be like. What a stunning location. Thanks for sharing your trip. I didn’t know but Sweden has a population of brown bears. Fantastic viewing 😊👍😊
We're a button push away from returning to a very basic way of life.
Watched them all. Bloody good.... Same message to Andy.👌
Wonderful first day. Brings back memories of canoe trips in Algonquin. I could almost smell the composting toilet. Feel the cold water alongside the canoe, along the shore. The setting Sun and the evening chill.
It's not room temperature when outside, but ambient temperature. Lovely video, amazing adventure!
Made this 100 km trip in 92 and 16. But we had 2 weeks..One week would have been "stressfull"..But we were 2x240 pounds guys with a lot of supplies..And a very small canoe. With a freeboard of 10 cm and low water levels. I think we carried the canoe as many km as we padeled it.. Anyways both trips were some of the most awesome experiences one can have.
i like that British army kit, great square pan, very usable. Great vid as always Simon, so splendid trip! I especially liked when you filmed sunset with you both sitting near lamps - stunning filming!
Another great day on the water. Thank you both for sharing this day.
Stakes as a camping dinner, yum :)
Beautiful video, Simon! Thanks so much for sharing - looking forward to Part 2... cheers from Canada!
I will always give you a thumbs up as you deserve every recognition
Yay! I’ve been looking forward to these videos. 😊 Such gorgeous scenery!
Well finally had a chance to catch up. Always very nice videos, thanks 👍✌🥃
Fantastic videos and a brilliant location. Look forward to part 2
I started off seeing part 2. That is amazing beauty there!!! And you guys are so strong. I would love to have gone with you. Oh well, 70 years of age now, so I guess it will be watching you doing what I do in my mind! on my estate I can do woodburning and cooking. So, in my own way, I do the outdoors!!
Watched andys last night (only because he posted slightly earlier) then yours tonight- my other half said I’m nuts!! 😆 Great work and thanks for taking the effort bringing us all along. All the best mate 👍🙏❤️
Being dying for this video to drop, and it didn’t disappoint. Absolutely brilliant Simon, well worth the wait. And that scenery, just wow. Just have to wait again now for part 2 😀
Best camp with a portable electric bear fence. At. 2.4 lbs, it’s small kit that brings huge peace of mind.
Was waiting for this Scandinavian adventures Simon. Yeah, there is always a chance of getting company at those beautiful camping spots. Defeated by the Dutch on the first day? In 1666 it took us four days, now only one. No, just kidding. Very noble of you to leave the shelter to others. But you were rewarded by a beautiful alternative spot providing a view over a mirror. Wow, I love that serenity. Anyway, a nice start of you trip. Looking forward to day two, three, four, five, six and seven. Atb fm NL.
😂😂😂
Thanks mate!
I’m glad we continued on too -it was a great spot in the end 😁
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I liked best the views in the evening-time over the calm lake, plus the chat around the 'lantern light.'
Very informative. Will doing a rowing trip this summer in sweden with my two sons.
Excellent, been looking forward to this!
Superb, never thought we would get another Stora Le type adventure, absolutely inspiring for Swedish canoe wild camps
Flying the Red Ensign, nice touch!
That looks awesome, wow what a place. Many thanks to yourself and Andy for taking us a long and showing.
Simon and Andy, you make it all look nice and enjoyable. I am glad you work well as a team. The video was great. Thanks for keeping it real and keeping us in the know. I look forward to the rest of your journey. Rich Blessings
Thank you Simon for a wonderful video and all your time. I recognize the person with you Andy I watch Kent Survival all the time I just watched one of your videos from 7 months ago when you're out on the Norfolk Coast path. I just left the comment there but I don't know if you will
Spectacular terrain.
Finaly ..at the end of the summer "The event of 2022" The brothers in Arms are in Sweden ..lovely jopely !
Wow, absolutely beautiful!
Carbon nuggets - are great . 🤣👍 beautiful places, thank you for video.
How lovely!
well done Simon, the beautiful scenery is just stunning..really enjoyed watching this
I've been waiting for this!!!
Amazing! Very jealous of this trip!
Absolutely lovely!
The ensign flies from the stern. It's called the "jack" when flown from the bow. Some might argue. :) Since a canoe has 2 pointy ends, call it what you like.
Oops!! Haha, I did eventually correct that 😁
Lovely stuff Simon 👍🍻…great to see the Loon (Black Throated Diver) adding to the atmosphere 🍻
Magnificent! You capture the Swedish wilderness beautifully Simon! Looks like you had a great start. Looking forward to seeing the rest with some white water canoeing!
Brilliant, love these adventures!
Great show. Loved every bit of it!
Voll gut!! Thnx!
What an amazing first day!
Absolutely Fantastic video Simon & Andy . You two should come to Canada 🇨🇦, half a million of lakes and rivers too explore 😀. Also a lot of beautiful vista's, & abundant wildlife, that is what sold me . To move here from England 28 years ago, so much untouched wilderness.
You two are probably my favorite BC guys and I'm American! Great to see you'll together on another adventure
One word says it all. Stunning!!
Great stuff Simon, love it!
Awesome, thank you!
Great start to your epic trip guys!
That’s the Red Duster - the Merchant Navy Ensign - and it’s meant to be on the stern so it all worked out well :)
Absolutely Awesome video Simon. Loved it. Somewhere I've never had the pleasure of visiting. Such a stunning place. 👍
Really enjoyed the video looking forward to the rest
Awesome stuff lads, thanks for sharing your epic journey.
Great video Simon. Looking forward to part 2.
Incredible video simon thankyou so much for all your hard work .great video .realy enjoyed andys also ..
Thanks Simon, realy enjoyed the video.
Always inspiring watching your videos
Andy is certainly coming along with his J stroke. Beautiful vistas and awesome photography
Loved so much your British way of cooking. Subscribed. Looking for the next one 🥂👍🏻
Thanks, Simon. Beautiful and theraputic footage!
Excellent! Thanks for taking us along.
thank you from australia
Great start guys. Can't wait to follow along.
I'm so happy to see this! Been anxiously awaiting! 🔥🔥🔥
Oh wow that looks beautiful I wish I was there right now can’t wait to see the rest of your trip
Thanks for the trip to Sweden!! It looks amazing.
Looks fantastic lovely clear water
Beautiful . Thank you so much. Love your canoe trips. You and Andy are great !
Woohoo! Been looking forward for this!
Yay!!! Been waiting for this! Awesome Simon and Andy
Amazing video Simon been looking forward to this and it didn’t disappoint
Yeah! How fun! Have a good trip guys.
Grateful to both of you for posting this up, looking forward to part 2, well done!