A Canoe Trip in Sweden - The Adventure Begins! Day One and Gear Loadout.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 พ.ค. 2019
- In this video series, Andy (Kent Survival) and I head off to the Swedish Wilderness for a five day canoeing and bushcraft adventure inspired by Dave Bliss’ book ‘Paddles and Polar Bread’. Paddling along the massive lake Stora Le, we experience all the weather Sweden can throw at us, from glorious sunshine, to snow and strong winds whipping the lake up into a raging turmoil of waves and spray. We take all our equipment and food with us in our aluminium Linder canoes and camp in Dano huts or wild camp along the way.
This video is episode one, our journey takes us from the canoe outfitters in the town of Ed (Canodal) to the first Dano hut site, via a stunning waterfall and a pretty beach inlet where we stop for lunch. After exploring the area, setting up my hammock and tarp and preparing firewood for the evening, we settle down for a well earned dinner and a relaxing evening. In this video I will also show you my sleeping set-up and my camp and cook kit.
I hope you enjoy the video and please tune in for the next episode.
Thanks for watching!
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Paddles and Polar Bread. A magnificent book by Dave Bliss.
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Music:
Campfire Song By Chris Haugen
Bring me your sorrows By Dan Lebowitz
Watching two guys that know how to paddle a canoe fills me with good cheer. It's a skill that's lost on 99% of the human race.
I've owned a half dozen aluminum canoes. Two ended up getting leaks in the seams. So on trips I always brought some caulking in a squeeze tube with me. I suppose one could melt pitch, but what a mess.
Watching allllll your videos from the very start of your TH-cam career mate ! Gosh you’re absolutely awesome and come so far
Two of the most decent blokes on TH-cam 👍
Thank you!!
Now I know why so many Scandinavians moved to Minnesota those views look just like the northern third of the state and just beautiful thx for sharing
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THOSE ALUMINUM CANOES LEAK AROUND THE RIVETS
Just watched part 3 and 4 and so glad Andy made it through. You can tell in Part 4 he wasn't feeling that well yet he didn't hold you back. Enjoyed your presentation of your first aid kit and emergency gear
Looking forward to my trip this summer!
That was a great watch mate, really looking forward to seeing the day I slept through next haha.
Snored through more like 😂😂😂
Awesome adventure Simon. You blokes really know how to camp right. Good everything from equipment to the food. Thanks for bringing us along brother. 👍🏼🤠
Thanks mate! Glad you enjoyed it - got to eat well in camp!! 😁👍
A spoon, a backup spoon and a couple of spoons 😂
You cracked me up haha
You really do have such a lovely smile Simon and infectious laugh !!
Rewatching the Sweden series and loving it!
Awesome, finally the long awaited video trip begins in Sweden. WOW.. Such beautiful scenery is totally breath taking. Thanks for sharing, you make us feel we are along with ya on the trip. CHEERS Mates. Enjoy your trip. ATB Von
Quantum leap, great show 🥳🛶
Interesting bread . Beautiful country .
That Ant Hill was amazing, I have seen those that size in the Scottish Highlands, usually accompanied by a strong smell of acid!
Lol “oh boy” Sam Beckett and Quantum Leap 😂😊 one of my favorite shows in the day 👍👍. Looks like you two had a good first day. Amazing country side...thanks for taking us along. Blessings to you, Simon. Take care my friend, Nikki.
Thanks Nikki! 😁
New subscriber.. Came here after watching Kent Survival
What a totally expected place to see a White Wagtail. I can't wait to watch the videos about the rest of this trip and to see your upcoming Sweden trip videos.
Amazing video. I see that you enjoyed Sweden. Have an amazing weekend, Andreas from Off Grid Sweden 🇸🇪
Thanks Andreas- stunning area!! 🇸🇪
Looks like an amazing trip with mind blowing views...can't wait to see Andy's video too😎
I read some of the comments from people living in Canada or some of the northern US states. And it is true some if those areas and parts of mid Sweden are very similar.
Like your snack. Polarbröd and salamiost på tub is what I bring along on when I go geocaching for a day. Plus some soup. Check in on part 2 tomorrow.
Thanks for this film.
Hälsningar från Sverige
I am so happy I don't know what to do with myself. I am going to do my chores, and settle in for this. Already yearning for Day 2.
Such wonderful memories you are making.
It was an amazing trip!
@@simonablokeinthewoods . . So glad it felt special for you Simon.
Take care, and stay safe my friend.
How lovely was that!? I watched this while sipping red wine and sitting in a hot, candle lit bath after a very long day out on the ranges....bliss! Thanks for sharing this awesome trip. What a fantastic location and I really like the sensible basic camping areas. The perfect mix of wild without causing much imprint on the surroundings. Can't wait to have time to get back out in my canoe.
My Scout master said graded sticks make finer fire 🔥 he always repeated this and it stayed with me
You grade yours and firewood so well keep going this is so good .
Great video! What a great location! Its really cool that both of you are camping together! Can't wait for the next video!
👍 WOW that 30 minutes went by in a flash!! I could have watched another hour. It looks like a fantastic trip all the best.Fazza 👍
I’d have made the videos longer, but my internet speed is so slow - 48 hr upload for just a 30 minute video! 👎
@@simonablokeinthewoods That is mad! are you still on dial up? there must be a quicker way of uploading what about library in Town or a corporate connection? Fibre is getting more available in rural areas its worth asking BT or whoever supplies your Internet service. Thanks for spending 2 days uploading!!
Stumbled upon your channel and found you were here in old "Svedala" (Sweden). Glad to see you enjoy it and i hope you will return to discover other parts of the country. We have big rivers in wild country just perfect for canoeing in Värmland, Dalarna, Hälsingland, Medelpad, Ångermanland, Jämtland and Härjedalen to name a few county's. We also have the mountains and big vast wilderness in northern Sweden i am sure you guys would love to bring canoes into and have a hike in. Tons of nature, very few people. Enjoy! :)
Thank you Elisabeth, I’d love to explore more of your wonderful country - I visited Dalarna last year - beautiful!
I’ll be back! 😁🇸🇪
"All seasons in a day", well there's swedish spring in a nutshell. If you don't like the weather, wait for 20 minutes. Looking forward to next episode.
Sounds like central Oregon - 5 miles or 5 minutes to the polar opposite of whatever weather you're standing in. Great vid guys!
I remember drinking straight from a lake during a childhood trip through Algonquin with my father back in the 1960s. The solution to pollution is dilution. Amazing trip, thanks for making this!
Ahhh canada i have some relatives living near algonquin, i'm from the netherlands myself
Beautiful place
Excellent video
Love when you and Andy get together...
Hi Simon I've come across from Andy's channel this is the first video I've watched of yours and I really enjoyed it great camera work. I've camped with Andy a couple of times and he's a top bloke you will have to cone Dartmoor with him next time he comes down. I'm looking forward to part two and will catch up with your other video's soon 😁👍
Thanks mate! I do love Dartmoor! 👍
Forgotten how nice it was... booking flights or ferry ASAP...let's have it
Good work guys.
Love the semi wild camp sites they got going on over there. shame we don't have anything similar over here. We seem to be a few decades behind the times with stuff like that in the U.K.
I can't get over how much Sweden's terrain is like my home province of Newfoundland, Canada! Just lovely to ride along with you guys.
Awesome guys! Andy: " I want ketchup!" LOL
Haha - he’s such a heathen!! 😂
Great adventure watched Andys vid great to see your vid Simon... he was prob bad off ketchup withdrawl 🤣🤣 lookin forward to next 1 🤙🤙👍👍👍
Hahahaha - yes, that was most likely the cause!
Living in Florida here, I'm jealous of the camping you guys do along with the scenery.. My favorite outdoor channels 👍
Thank you Bob. 👍
You smiled the whole way through that film and so did I. Really enjoy it mate ✌🏽
Good stuff.
Canodal .. good Old Bertil he's a top bloke .
Simon!
You and Andy finally in Sweden. A trip there is definitely on my bucket list-but just retired now so must win the Texas Lottery first. 😉🤣
What a great 1st night at the hut, snow and all. The views are stunning just like you said. Great video-Thanks for sharing this. I look forward to part 2!!
Awesome!
What an amazing adventure, looking forward to the next part....
Gosh, it is beautiful! And the blue bins are brilliant! The campsites are very nice too; comfy & well appointed. Bet you were glad to have the gloves as well as the great company.
Definitely! To both! 😁👍
Cool video.
loved that video.... perfect.
Thanks, Simon. Love these trips! 👍🙂
It looks absolutely amazing Simon, wonderful to watch thanks so much ^^
Added to my bucket list. Looks great guys.
simply AWESOME
Looks like a great trip so far.
great stuff thankyou
Awesome footage, Simon. THX for sharing.
Best channel on TH-cam Simon! Your attention to detail shows in each and every video. I thoroughly love each one. I am very excited to travel along with you on this adventure! You have also inspired me to go on my own paddling adventure this fall, a 100 mile trip! Any info you can pass along will greatly benefit this novice paddeler. Quantum leap, wow! I miss that old show.😉
Thanks Kevin!
My tips for your trip would be
1. Make room for a couple of luxury items - a comfy seat/chair for the evenings being one!
2. Take spare socks - I really like the waterproof ones - change them daily and wash and dry them over the fire in the evenings.
3. A decent kneeling pad - I find kneeling to be much more comfortable than sitting - puts your spine in a better shape - reducing back ache.
Have a great time! There a few things in life more enjoyable than canoe tripping!
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Your cinematography & shot location choice is awesome mate, it's good watching yours & Andy's videos back-to-back🤠👍. 🙄, I reckon of you'd packed 2 big screw-eyes you might have been able to hang the hammock inside the hut 😁.....
Thanks mate. 👍
Fantastic........ simply fantastic!
Awesome, such beautiful scenery Simon! 👍
Looking like a great trip! Thanks for taking us along too Simon!
Looks like a great trip !
I planning a trip there this summer, thanks for the inspiration and info.
Stunning lake, great video thanks
Great as always! Hurry up episode 2!
Awesome stuff, Simon! So lovely there. Thanks for the glimpse into paddling in Sweden. :)
Awesome video mate, good to see you guys having some fun in wilderness! Enjoy it :)
That was an amazing watch x
Simon, where is "the younger bloke in the woods," Tom? Perhaps school is still on in the UK? Your camera work has made me smile, so many views remind me of paddling around lakes in Northern New England USA where I originate from. We are catching up on videos today after just returning from one of our two short trips so far this summer. School has been out for several weeks here in the Philippines. The mini-people are having a blast and we even had my dear Mother-in-law in tow with us, enjoying the fun. Now for part two of your wonderful adventure.
Thank you! Tom had other plans this time. 👍
What an awsome trip, cheers guys🍻
Really looking forward to the rest of the series. Fantastic!
Fabulous Mate! Bloody Fantastic!!!!
looks like a fantastic adventure Simon! I'm envious.
Wow! That flew by. Great video Simon. Can't wait for part 2👍😊
Well done. I can't thank you enough for sharing this with all of us.
That looks incredible Simon. Such a beautiful place. Can't wait for the rest of the videos. ATB
I looked on Google maps. I can’t believe the length of Stora Le. Lots of lakes in Sweden , kind of like Minnesota /Ontario in North America (I’m from California. I’m always impressed with big lake systems.)
Great video, loving the food your cooking, the scenery looks fantastic, looking forward to the next one atb !
Brings back happy memories of working in Sweden... fantastic place and people... lovely video top lad
Wonderful video! Again- amazing adventure!
Can’t wait for a trip like that myself. Good job 👍
Simply great Simon ! want more !
Thank you for an awsome video. I hope you two had a great time in Sweden.
Really enjoyed watching the video Simon, thanks for posting it , and for sharing your set up. Looks really lovely!
Nice scenery and you both seemed to be really enjoying it. Can't wait for part 2.
Outstanding scenery four seasons in a day , a memorable trip no doubt . Looking forward to seeing part two . 👍
Nice video Simon, look forward to part 2
Another great video and thanks to it, my bucket list keeps growing.
Thanks for sharing, looking forward to the next part!
I was so excited to see this! Awesome watch, looks so beautiful. Can't wait for part 2
Great job Simon! Bring on part 2.👌
very enjoyable thx for sharing! Y'all take care..
Fantastic video as usual, really can get into the mood of it really looking forward to seeing you both in the next episode, thanks for sharing 👍
Fantastic start to an awesome looking trip...
Great vid guys, lovely scenery shame about the weather! looking forward to the next instalment.
Well done Simon 👍 looking forward to part 2
Thanks for giving us a taste of the adventure. Just woke up, watched this. A nice start to the day.
Fantastic video looks like a great trip.makes you want to get out.looking forward to part two
Looks like you both had a wonderful time! Great video as always, Simon 😀