Thanks Bryan, I’ll be honest, it has been very tempting at times to give them lots of exciting music and narration for a wider appeal in the hope of picking up a few extra views but I like it this way too. There are a few of us. Thanks, appreciated.
AlexMPhotography. Frazzles, steak and nature. Seriously... what could be better? Thanks mate, I’m not a big talker, don’t know why I didn’t think of this format before. Cheers
a nice relaxing paddle up the river....haven't done anything like that for years. As a kid then with my wife we used to kayaking around Pennekamp State Park down in Key Largo....one of my favorite places ever...fishing was great there too off the bridge, also shrimping & lobstering when both were in season. Chris your videos evoke a lot of emotions & memories for me. Ahhhh the bugs gettin to ya :) the drifting around the 8 min mark...sublime. Swans were beautiful. Building that fire brings back memories of being in the Cub & Boy Scouts.....that was a lifetime ago... looks like it was such a great time Chris...that swan wanted more LOL. Best 23 minutes I spent today ....and the song of the paddle was enhanced a few times by that rhythmic rain :) cool of you to feed the ducks bro :)
Kevin Clements I’ve done this only about once per year for the past 10 years or so, I really should do it more often too. It’s so great to just focus on the simple things in life sometimes, staying afloat, shelter, food, water, fire. I was in the scouts too, and so are my boys, love all that stuff. Not sure I’d be sleeping in a boat out in the open in Miami after watching all those python videos this last week 🤣
@@chrishomer yeah those are scary sounding. I gotta look up those vids, are they on TH-cam? I knew they were out in the Glades but here in the city too? I gotta see these 😁. Chris do it at least one more time this Summer, just to clear the mind, you gotta come back home and just be chilled 👍.
Kevin Clements The python guy? Here th-cam.com/video/-usYlzvCVeo/w-d-xo.html not the type of channel I’d usually watch but the kids love it, and I actually quite enjoyed it too
@@chrishomer oh okay I looked at the video....Black Point - that's in Miami-Dade County but SW 287th Street & 87the Ave (approx) that is about 25 miles south of me near Homestead (I live on SW 22nd Street and between 78th Place and 79th Court).....and down there is the entrance to the Everglades National Park....and they have a HUGE python problem there. Pythons are not native to South Florida and they are affecting the eco-system and are rapidly multiplying- they have no natural enemies in the Glades. They have been known to ingest even baby key deer for food. There is also a growing iguana problem as well, as they too are not native and as such have no natural enemies. For whatever reason the gators don't eat them, of course its not in their DNA so to speak to try to eat one. the pythons are messing with birds nesting and endangering the bird population. It's not something Mr Trump puts a priority on...not like Mr Obama did....hopefully this gets corrected on Novenmber 3rd.
A clear break away from the hills and mountains Chris. Rivers are the arteries of the land - they have soul enough to make anyone feel good. Looks like your re-discovering that. Mark
Wye Explorer Definitely. I do this kayak trip here about once per year for the last 10 years now but I’ve definitely spent more time there recently doing other things too, which I wouldn’t have done if Wales was “open”, take the good with the bad, find new places and all that. Truly a pleasure to be on the water as always 👍 Thanks for the river inspiration
@@chrishomer Good going Chris. I would like to own one of them Kayaks but I haven't the money and I don't drive but they certainly get you onto the water. No doubt the Wales shut down has forced you to think differently. A good thing for sure. Glad to have drawn your attention to rivers. Peace out.
Ive just bought an inflatable 2 man for me and my son - hes 8 and loves the outdoors (we did a 120KM bike ride and camp recently and he did it on a BMX....) We tried to join a Lake club near us, and people got snobby about the inflatable craft (even though it was like 400 quids worth) and didnt give us 1 bit of info on how to Kayak Camp so im watching You Tube and came across this. This is simply awesome. We are going to get some grade 1 day runs through winter to get some experience, then do the Ouse, Ripon to York (we are from Yorkshire) run over 3 days next spring. Any advice or tips would be so welcome. I simply cant wait, and I love the fact my lad would rather have a paddle than an Xbox controller in his hand!! Loved it! Well done mate!
Jamie Mcsloy impressive bike ride! I have an 8 year old lad too, we’ve not considered bike camping, great idea. Not sure why inflatable kayaks get so looked down upon to be honest, yes they’re slow on the water but they’re good value, easy to transport and store, forgiving on the rocks, super stable, less worry, more relaxing, more space, I don’t get it! And they double as an inflatable bed if you’re solo 🤣 I don’t have many tips unfortunately, non that spring to mind anyway. I’ve done maybe just an average of 3 trips per year for the last 10 years on this one, and loved them all. No issues. Have fun!
Duuude that looks like an incredible trip. This is like ASMR for camping. It's so good! Thanks for sharing this amazing journey. I need to do a dope trip like that with my film cameras.
Fantastic production, Chris. Just the sound of nature 👍 I can fully appreciate the time it took you for all the camera shots, paddling off, then coming back. Enjoyed watching. Hope you're keeping well. ATB Dave 👍
@@chrishomer you sly little bugger 🤣🤣 cheat, having a camera assistant 😂😂📸 great work though chap, enjoyed watching. Great little spot for an overnight 👍 ATB Dave 👍
Pleased to read this Martin. It's tough. I try to include myself in a lot of shots for IMO some very important perspective, but to do it in a way so that it's not about me, it's not even about my experience. It's about THE experience, the trail, the mountain, or whatever. It's always been a concern making the videos the way I do that they come across narcissistic, I've even had comments to the effect of "this guy obviously loves himself" etc, so anyway, it's great to read this. Appreciated.
ralf norenberg I use a Sevylor Hudson, it’s getting on for 10 years old and still fine! It’s very slow on the water, and although very easy to steer it’s quite an effort to get any speed. On flat water with light to moderate effort it’ll go along at just a few mph. Comfort and stability wise though, EXCELLENT. If you want a relaxing boat that’s almost impossible to capsize then this is great.
Northwales Bushcrafters Definitely peaceful! That’s what I needed for this trip, I was having a stressful week when I shot it, I’m pleased that came across in the video. Cheers
Arrr Man so Different what you do and the way you Create your Videos, your style is unique and kind of Calming, Never thought of this kind of wild camping Before but you got me thinking, Wow maybe in the future I could do this, Once Again I Enjoyed Watching, Top Stuff Chris, hope you and your Loved ones Keep Safe and Well, Les.
Cheers John. Appreciate that. There are a few of us, not many… who prefer the lack of music over stuff like this, thanks. I did make another one of this almost exact trip, but over 3 days this time. It’s a trip I like to do every year. Although I think I spoiled it by talking too much 🤣 🤣🤣
For all those asking about the Kayak, it’s a Hudson - amzn.to/3BIqbBn around 10 years old and still doing very well. Impressed and happy to recommend it. Packs away nicely and easily. Fits in boot of car. Can even be backpacked. No punctures in all that time. None. Still holds pressure as well as the day I bought it. Brilliant. Cheers
Really enjoyed the video thinking about investing and having ago myself. One man and his dog and all that. I don’t suppose you’ve posted a kit video or anything like. I would be very interested to know what kind of gear I might need with me
No I haven’t sorry. The kayak was from decathlon many years ago, and I think most of the gear in this video is pretty basic. Hope you get out and enjoy something similar! It’s a great way to spend a couple of days relaxing 👍
Thanks, especially interested as I have the same inflatable. Never really thought about using it for camping. Any chance you can say in more detail where to where.
Frank of all Trades Thanks, peaceful is definitely one of the things I aim for. If you do get time you should continue to watch it if you’re interested, it’s a 23 minute silent documentary on the River Severn in the UK. All the best, Chris
Frank of all Trades Thank you, yes it’s all self shot, the few panning shots were made with a gimbal that had been programmed but it’s mostly from a tripod.
Thanks for sharing cracking video mate was buying a hardshell canoe but space to store it has put me off one of these inflatible kayaks will sort that problem out thanks again and stay safe out there ....colin.👍
Thanks. Inflatables get a hard time by many. Don’t know why to be honest, yea they’re slow in the water but for everything else they’re bloody awesome! Love my old inflatable kayak. It’s brilliant.
🤣 funny that, I got the nickname Bear Grylls from some of our neighbours years back. You can mate, Wales back open soon. Hopefully see you in the mountains at some point
Brilliant video, Chris. I sat with the family, having lunch, just listening and watching. We all loved it, inspired us to look at boats for the future! However, we all went "Oh no" when you boiled the bacon...maybe it's because I'm new to this, why did you boil it??
Hahahaha I see your point here. Boiling bacon is sacrilege. Just quickly boiled it to cook and then fried it up quickly with a bit of oil in the jetboil, something I only usually use for water and didn’t want to risk ruining it by frying in it too long. Turned out well to be fair
Aah boiled bacon ! It upsets so many eh ! I boil a big joint of bacon at home. Slice it to use as is and take some to then ‘fry off’ for bacon proper - really lovely and tasty :)
Just found my new Go to chill out video! Excellent footage and very well put together! I ran into a chap this weekend at Hurst Castle south coast this weekend who happened to have done a similar thing around Mudford keys. I’m sold. Gonna get an inflatable canoe soon. I have so many questions. Where was this firstly? And products wise. What long water prod trousers were those? Also what little gas cooker n cup was that? If that was product placement I’ll take the lot!!! Hahahaha
Count Basingstoke 3rd Great to hear, kayak camping is awesome, love it. This was on the River Severn from Bridgnorth, the overnight camp was on a little island I found in the middle of the river, idyllic. A real no mans land. The trousers are just basic waterproofs, nothing special. The boiler is a Jet Boil, superb little bit of kit. Boils water in a minute, even in strong winds. I usually avoid cooking in it, water only usually but I didn’t have my pan adapter with me here. It’s not really designed for food, water only ideally. Definitely recommended, in some of my other videos, Tryfan for example, you’ll see the pan adapter with a normal pan being used. Definitely worth it. Not cheap but fantastic. I don’t bother with the official jet boil pan either, that thing costs a small fortune.
Morning mate. Thanks for quick reply. And thank you. I’ll be watching you vids this am with my morning cuppa Jo. Another conundrum is whether to get inflatable or solid canoe. I have a garage so storage not a problem. But then there’s the roof racks and the schlepp of tying it down each time. But .... they probably track better. And you look like Davie Crocket!!!! Lol. But they ain’t cheap. Starting at about £700 for the cheapest 16ftr. I gotta a lot thinking to do. I’m gonna try buy a “boat “ over winter and hopefully pick up a bargain. Have you ever gone to Hurst Castle south coast? Check it out sir. Keyhaven. There’s a road right by sea. At high tide the water touches car tyres ( but no higher). I’ve seen guys literally set off from next to their cars and paddle along road. Then when they return they have to carry their canoes over sand again. It’s the weirdest thing to see. But amazing little estuary/tidal bay.
Count Basingstoke 3rd thanks I’ll take a look. Most people look down on inflatable kayaks but it was right for me. It’s very slow in the water but comfortable, lots of space, packs down easy, stores easy, carries a big load and doubles as an inflatable tent and air bed 🤣
Grey Wolf Fitness haha yeah maybe, I’ve decided to just make what I’d enjoy it watching myself, however weird it may seem. Going down well so far.... it turns out TH-cam likes me more when I keep my mouth shut.... funny that 🤣
Lovely video Chris....it is surprisingly peaceful watching one man and his wilderness ways....I do a lot of outdoor trips but am soon to get an Itiwit 3 person kayak from decathlon....just for meself but want the extra bow room like yourself for my rucksack....I learnt two great things from your vid.....a niche new way of cooking steak ....and that you can sleep in the kayak with the A frame + tarp....loved the late evening river shots....peaceful vid. what do they call those things you cooked the steak in....great idea....loved the vid....so good not to have naff music too....just localized sound of nature speaks for itself....draws the audience in....good job..enjoyed it.
Cheers Alex, appreciated. Your question about what I cooked the steak in just confused me. Then I realised, this is the old video, by coincidence I’ve just made a video of this trip again and posted it a couple of days ago, where I cook a steak in a normal frying pan, so that really threw me. 🤣 Haha, it’s called a ridge monkey mate, it’s decent, popular with fisherman I think, great for just chucking in a fire or embers like that. Difficult to control the heat so it makes some food very tricky, sausages for example, but something that cooks quick and rare like steak is great. Kayak camping in an inflatable kayak… yep awesome, still do this regularly. Twice on my most recent trip, another frame with the paddle and then also a frame with a camera tripod. All about the ambience for me. Although I tried talking at the end of the most recent and it hasn’t gone down too well, too long and slow I reckon. Anyway, cheers, appreciated
Alex The Itiwit Kayak is absolutely amazing & must be the best value of any out there. Enjoy. Top tip. Waterproof it fully & there's hardly any drying out time required 😀
Can i just buy kayak and go kayaking on one of the rivers or canals? Or do I need any licences or anything. I live in West Yorkshire if that makes any difference. Thanks
I was waiting for the commentary to kick in... and waiting... no matter, I think I discovered that it was the severn? Do you get any grief from landowners at all hunkering down on the bank? This river looked very much like the Wye in places. I have had a fair share of negative comments on my films from canoe trips on the Wye regarding fires and wild camping etc, some get very touchy. The world belongs to all us is my credo. Where did ya put in? It looks a lot less commercial than the Wye for sure. Good stuff
Bridgnorth. No problems here, quiet, stealth, leave no trace. A lovely quiet stretch of river. No negativity yet, I hope not, I'm very respectful of the river and area, as I'm sure you probably are too. All the best to you.
@@chrishomer Nice one Chris, I looked at the river last night on G earth, it's so close to Birm that you'd expect it to be v busy. Might be a trip next spring (that's if we're not still under house arrest!)
I made this trip again recently, extending it a day and going further down the river over 3 days. Kayak camping on the same island, (sharing the location this time, please LNT) and then night 2 I found somewhere a bit further down the Severn towards Stourport. It's the usual silent jobby but this time with a long 1 hour talking behind the scenes section. Sharing the route, camping locations and a load more waffle... th-cam.com/video/cs6C04ZWi1o/w-d-xo.html Cheers
Very nice! Nothing like sleeping next to the water you paddled on all day, after cooking and eating a meal on a fire. Bliss. Looks like a beautiful river, don't know how you paddled back against that flow in a non keeled kayak? or is it tidal?
Stu's Rambles Bliss indeed. Loved this one! One way trip mate, I left me car at the top and got a lift back to get it. It does have a keel, but being an inflatable it’s so slow in the water I never paddle far, certainly wouldn’t have made the return trip up river. So I took the easy option 🤣
This is amazing! Didn't think it is possible in the UK, given all restrictions and regulations.. Sometimes a man just wants to be one with the nature, alas, you need a license for that..in most cases
Stumbled across this video whilst searching for kayaking uk vids. Superb production Chris. Amazingly calm and peaceful at times. I like what you did with the bacon there, thought the other roll was for me :-) Do you have a favourite shop where you buy your gear from? Liked and subscribed. All the best.
What mic/camera do you use Chris? The sound quality is excellent. Very Erik Normark. He uses an expensive pair of mics. You had your waterproof kegs on back to front 😂. Noticed the T-shirt too, I reckon that hip flask has got a badge on the other side 😉. Great film mate TYFS 👍🏻
Wild Camping Welshman Thanks again, I used a Sony A7 iii with a Rode mic but don’t recall which one, I alternate between a few. Pretty simple though, not too expensive mics but I do use custom input settings and then clean it up in post. Haha yes I shot the blank side of the hip flask and you’re the first person to mention the trousers.... I’d like to pretend there was a reason for that but there wasn’t 🤣
Hi Chris Looks like a really nice trip. Haven't done the camping yet as I don't have a tent but did think about sleeping under the stars. Was this on the river Severn? I'm guessing you must have had someone with you or maybe someone to pick you up at the other end as I can't see you paddling back through that current.
How much more weight would it take to use a single carbon tent pole for the make shift fly? Set it using the grab handles bow and stern and use the paddle to stop it falling over. I have the 3 man version .. never thought about making it the tent... cheers!
Steve Jenkinson Thanks, was a superb kayak camping trip, can’t wait to go again! River Severn from Bridgnorth this one, I think I got out towards Bewdley somewhere. Lovely river
Thank You Chris! This video is just pure nectar for the soul. I’ve been toying with canoeing for a while, but lack the impetus and courage to go out solo… Any tips for a total novice ? This video, the style and delivery are just perfect. VERY engrossing, captivating and calming. The silence is just gorgeous, and deafening. Thanks again !
Thanks Matt appreciate that. I’m not the best person for tips on this, I do it so infrequently. For me, an inflatable kayak that can be moved around in the boot of a car or taken on the train was essential. Also stability and comfort being the main interest. No interest in speed, drag, long distances or anything else. I just wanted it to relax. I reckon a lot of people want these things but end up with rigids. So my only tip would be to carefully consider what you want from it. Thanks. Enjoy
Brilliantly video Chris, stumbled on it from fishing videos haha. Quick question for ya, do you think it'd be possible to do this for a week or twos trip, enough places to stop and sleep? Thanks mate 👍🏻
Hey Chris, great video. I was told to pump up the base bladder first before the side bladders? Is that wrong? Also, were there no issues camping with the skeg still attached to the underside of the kayak?
Thanks. I’ve never done it in any particular order and not had an issue but you may well be right. Depends what ground you’re on, and favour the other end.
Chris. I've been planning my own Kayak trip to the UK. How does camping work in say, England? In the US, camping is open with no permit anywhere within the high water marks of any public river or waterway. Is it the same there? Also is there any difference as far as camping access between the rivers there and the famous British canals, which I would quite like to travel on my kayak.
I’m not entirely sure, hopefully someone else will answer. I think much of what you, or I, might want to do would is often trespassing and illegal, but we’re a lenient bunch, and driving at 71mph in a 70mph zone is much more serious offence than camping somewhere and leaving no trace. 👍
Cool dude how much did you pay for your boat ? And I’m from Stoke and want to paddle to Devon ? Can you just use Canals Too ? And you don’t need permission on any piece of river !!! : )
Can't recall. Had it 10+ years ago. £350-ish at a guess. You can't paddle without a permit on most rivers. You also can't drive at 31mph on most roads..... enjoy!
Great video Chris but if you’ll forgive me it’s not in the same class as Bill Mason. However, I have to say your films stand out in their originality. Love the non vocabulary, sets you apart from the norm (bit like Bill Mason). Cheers Mike.
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Nice trip. Beauty of nature. Thanks for sharing.
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The silence makes these videos, allowing us to hear nature at its best.
Thanks Bryan, I’ll be honest, it has been very tempting at times to give them lots of exciting music and narration for a wider appeal in the hope of picking up a few extra views but I like it this way too. There are a few of us. Thanks, appreciated.
@@chrishomer Some of us are very grateful that you've resisted the urge to blend in with the crowd; thank you!
Cooking the steaks like that cracking idea. And a reward for the ducks at the end excellent.
Really enjoying the new format with just the sound of nature. From frazzles to steak. Excellent.
AlexMPhotography. Frazzles, steak and nature. Seriously... what could be better? Thanks mate, I’m not a big talker, don’t know why I didn’t think of this format before. Cheers
Great video Chris. Well put together. Thanks for sharing the adventure out 👍🙏
a nice relaxing paddle up the river....haven't done anything like that for years. As a kid then with my wife we used to kayaking around Pennekamp State Park down in Key Largo....one of my favorite places ever...fishing was great there too off the bridge, also shrimping & lobstering when both were in season. Chris your videos evoke a lot of emotions & memories for me. Ahhhh the bugs gettin to ya :) the drifting around the 8 min mark...sublime. Swans were beautiful. Building that fire brings back memories of being in the Cub & Boy Scouts.....that was a lifetime ago... looks like it was such a great time Chris...that swan wanted more LOL. Best 23 minutes I spent today ....and the song of the paddle was enhanced a few times by that rhythmic rain :) cool of you to feed the ducks bro :)
Kevin Clements I’ve done this only about once per year for the past 10 years or so, I really should do it more often too. It’s so great to just focus on the simple things in life sometimes, staying afloat, shelter, food, water, fire. I was in the scouts too, and so are my boys, love all that stuff. Not sure I’d be sleeping in a boat out in the open in Miami after watching all those python videos this last week 🤣
@@chrishomer yeah those are scary sounding. I gotta look up those vids, are they on TH-cam? I knew they were out in the Glades but here in the city too? I gotta see these 😁. Chris do it at least one more time this Summer, just to clear the mind, you gotta come back home and just be chilled 👍.
Kevin Clements The python guy? Here th-cam.com/video/-usYlzvCVeo/w-d-xo.html not the type of channel I’d usually watch but the kids love it, and I actually quite enjoyed it too
@@chrishomer oh okay I looked at the video....Black Point - that's in Miami-Dade County but SW 287th Street & 87the Ave (approx) that is about 25 miles south of me near Homestead (I live on SW 22nd Street and between 78th Place and 79th Court).....and down there is the entrance to the Everglades National Park....and they have a HUGE python problem there. Pythons are not native to South Florida and they are affecting the eco-system and are rapidly multiplying- they have no natural enemies in the Glades. They have been known to ingest even baby key deer for food. There is also a growing iguana problem as well, as they too are not native and as such have no natural enemies. For whatever reason the gators don't eat them, of course its not in their DNA so to speak to try to eat one. the pythons are messing with birds nesting and endangering the bird population. It's not something Mr Trump puts a priority on...not like Mr Obama did....hopefully this gets corrected on Novenmber 3rd.
A clear break away from the hills and mountains Chris. Rivers are the arteries of the land - they have soul enough to make anyone feel good. Looks like your re-discovering that. Mark
Wye Explorer Definitely. I do this kayak trip here about once per year for the last 10 years now but I’ve definitely spent more time there recently doing other things too, which I wouldn’t have done if Wales was “open”, take the good with the bad, find new places and all that. Truly a pleasure to be on the water as always 👍 Thanks for the river inspiration
@@chrishomer Good going Chris. I would like to own one of them Kayaks but I haven't the money and I don't drive but they certainly get you onto the water. No doubt the Wales shut down has forced you to think differently. A good thing for sure. Glad to have drawn your attention to rivers. Peace out.
Ive just bought an inflatable 2 man for me and my son - hes 8 and loves the outdoors (we did a 120KM bike ride and camp recently and he did it on a BMX....) We tried to join a Lake club near us, and people got snobby about the inflatable craft (even though it was like 400 quids worth) and didnt give us 1 bit of info on how to Kayak Camp so im watching You Tube and came across this. This is simply awesome. We are going to get some grade 1 day runs through winter to get some experience, then do the Ouse, Ripon to York (we are from Yorkshire) run over 3 days next spring. Any advice or tips would be so welcome. I simply cant wait, and I love the fact my lad would rather have a paddle than an Xbox controller in his hand!! Loved it! Well done mate!
Jamie Mcsloy impressive bike ride! I have an 8 year old lad too, we’ve not considered bike camping, great idea.
Not sure why inflatable kayaks get so looked down upon to be honest, yes they’re slow on the water but they’re good value, easy to transport and store, forgiving on the rocks, super stable, less worry, more relaxing, more space, I don’t get it! And they double as an inflatable bed if you’re solo 🤣
I don’t have many tips unfortunately, non that spring to mind anyway. I’ve done maybe just an average of 3 trips per year for the last 10 years on this one, and loved them all. No issues.
Have fun!
Duuude that looks like an incredible trip. This is like ASMR for camping. It's so good! Thanks for sharing this amazing journey. I need to do a dope trip like that with my film cameras.
1willcobb Thanks, it was awesome. I’ve “googled” ASMR.... not sure what it means 🤣
Chris Homer hahaha type it into TH-cam and watch some videos. Haha it’s a weird trend
Chris Homer basically it’s like people making sounds that make you feel a certain way. Very bizarre thing. Yours is for camping so it’s cool. Haha
@@film_friends Ah man, I just did that... some are pretty cool, some get right on my nerves, hahah thanks, I had no idea that was a thing.
Chris Homer yeah some are awful haha but it’s a thing haha. Your videos dope dude thanks man!
Gorgeous river, very peaceful
Fantastic production, Chris. Just the sound of nature 👍 I can fully appreciate the time it took you for all the camera shots, paddling off, then coming back. Enjoyed watching. Hope you're keeping well. ATB Dave 👍
Dave Outdoors Thanks mate, not much time, I had a camera assistant with me for those shots.... Mr Manfrotto
@@chrishomer you sly little bugger 🤣🤣 cheat, having a camera assistant 😂😂📸 great work though chap, enjoyed watching. Great little spot for an overnight 👍 ATB Dave 👍
Dave Outdoors I couldn’t get a shot without my drone, but it was a small island in the middle of the river, idyllic.
I watched this doing the ironing! Great video. Very restful and peaceful! 😉👍
Wild Heart Haha perfect for that I guess. I watch similar videos doing the washing up
@@chrishomer I would too, only I can't see the TV from the sink! 😉
Great adventure. Really Nice video and Beautiful nature. Like the kajak.Enjoyed it very Much. Looking foreward for more. ATB SØREN..🤗🤗🤗
Wish I could get out on it more, that’ll have to wait until next summer! Thanks for stopping by and commenting. 👍
Great videos, it’s all about nature and not the video maker. So many youtubers get it wrong. Brilliant content.
Pleased to read this Martin. It's tough.
I try to include myself in a lot of shots for IMO some very important perspective, but to do it in a way so that it's not about me, it's not even about my experience. It's about THE experience, the trail, the mountain, or whatever. It's always been a concern making the videos the way I do that they come across narcissistic, I've even had comments to the effect of "this guy obviously loves himself" etc, so anyway, it's great to read this. Appreciated.
Frazzles and Potnoodle, culinary master! Likes the video.
hahahaha. Frazzles are underrated
cool----------great job.perfect
i want to buy the sevylor madison,similar to yours.are they easy to paddle???,i have weak arms:how many km. u could do per hour ???
ralf norenberg I use a Sevylor Hudson, it’s getting on for 10 years old and still fine! It’s very slow on the water, and although very easy to steer it’s quite an effort to get any speed. On flat water with light to moderate effort it’ll go along at just a few mph. Comfort and stability wise though, EXCELLENT. If you want a relaxing boat that’s almost impossible to capsize then this is great.
thought that was class realy enjoyed it thanks for putting it up cheers
Thanks! Love getting out camping with the kayak, roll on next summer
Excellent video. Looks like a great time. I do the same in the Florida swamp country.
Yes this is the Chanel I’ve been looking for great content chris
Thanks don’t get your hopes up too much...
@@chrishomer don’t doubt yourself mate your contents good
Lol nash luggage, no titan bivvy tho 😅 ,great vlog throughly enjoyed it
Love a good canoe trip myself as I live right by the river Dee, looked lovely and peaceful matey ATB Trev
Northwales Bushcrafters Definitely peaceful! That’s what I needed for this trip, I was having a stressful week when I shot it, I’m pleased that came across in the video. Cheers
nicely shot.
Arrr Man so Different what you do and the way you Create your Videos, your style is unique and kind of Calming, Never thought of this kind of wild camping Before but you got me thinking, Wow maybe in the future I could do this, Once Again I Enjoyed Watching, Top Stuff Chris, hope you and your Loved ones Keep Safe and Well, Les.
Cheers Les, it’s a lovely little trip this one. I try to do it each year. Filmed it just that once.
beautifully relaxing video!
Thanks, pleased to hear that 👍
Hi ya, new sub here. Kayaking is a great way of exploring the outdoors. I haven’t done it in years. You look very chilled out and relaxed 😎
It’s a super relaxing way to spend time. Down river especially
Great vid. And there was no bloody drumming music to spoil it. Make more of these.
Cheers John. Appreciate that. There are a few of us, not many… who prefer the lack of music over stuff like this, thanks.
I did make another one of this almost exact trip, but over 3 days this time. It’s a trip I like to do every year. Although I think I spoiled it by talking too much 🤣 🤣🤣
Agree.
Really appreciate the silence.
For all those asking about the Kayak, it’s a Hudson - amzn.to/3BIqbBn around 10 years old and still doing very well. Impressed and happy to recommend it.
Packs away nicely and easily. Fits in boot of car. Can even be backpacked.
No punctures in all that time. None. Still holds pressure as well as the day I bought it. Brilliant.
Cheers
Really enjoyed the video thinking about investing and having ago myself. One man and his dog and all that. I don’t suppose you’ve posted a kit video or anything like. I would be very interested to know what kind of gear I might need with me
No I haven’t sorry. The kayak was from decathlon many years ago, and I think most of the gear in this video is pretty basic. Hope you get out and enjoy something similar! It’s a great way to spend a couple of days relaxing 👍
Nice spot, nice film.
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Great video! Looks like you made a friend @ 19:30! I loved the happy duck sounds at the end when you fed them :D
Nice one Chris awesome sleeping arrangements, may I ask where you put in please .
Hotspur Hotspur super comfy! Benefits of an inflatable. Got in at Bridgnorth on this one
needs more views. this is awesome..
Rewild Media Thankyou, very kind. Loved making this, can’t wait to go Kayak Camping again.
Love it mate. I’m getting one immediately.
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AND A KAYAK LICENSE, I HOPE MY FREND. 🤔
Thanks, especially interested as I have the same inflatable. Never really thought about using it for camping. Any chance you can say in more detail where to where.
Lovely boat. I think someone may have given it away in the comments already. If not yes in a message on Instagram or something, not here. Thanks 🙏
This is so nice and peaceful! Likes the video! New sub!!
Frank of all Trades Thanks, peaceful is definitely one of the things I aim for. If you do get time you should continue to watch it if you’re interested, it’s a 23 minute silent documentary on the River Severn in the UK. All the best, Chris
Chris Homer did you film this by yourself!? If you did.. it’s nicely done!! Great video!!
Frank of all Trades Thank you, yes it’s all self shot, the few panning shots were made with a gimbal that had been programmed but it’s mostly from a tripod.
Chris Homer wow! Loved it! Congrats! Great video, now I am curious to watch the others! Faithful Sub here!!
love the meat cook idea-cool
Apple Isle Kayak Adventures Steak on an open fire. What’s not to love?
@@chrishomer Exactly!!
What more could anyone wish for than having days out like that brill
The best. Try to do this one every year. Love it.
With some frazzles aswell.. This guy nailed it 🙂
Frazzles are underrated.
@@chrishomer can imagine with the flat shape they take minimal damage when being packed aswell... Its a very smart choice!
Thanks for sharing cracking video mate was buying a hardshell canoe but space to store it has put me off one of these inflatible kayaks will sort that problem out thanks again and stay safe out there ....colin.👍
Thanks. Inflatables get a hard time by many. Don’t know why to be honest, yea they’re slow in the water but for everything else they’re bloody awesome! Love my old inflatable kayak. It’s brilliant.
What a trip!
Wow so cool, love it.
Mate you are the new Bear Grylls! This looked truly awesome! Something I wish I could do!
🤣 funny that, I got the nickname Bear Grylls from some of our neighbours years back. You can mate, Wales back open soon. Hopefully see you in the mountains at some point
Chris Homer 100% mate!!
Brilliant video, Chris. I sat with the family, having lunch, just listening and watching. We all loved it, inspired us to look at boats for the future!
However, we all went "Oh no" when you boiled the bacon...maybe it's because I'm new to this, why did you boil it??
Hahahaha I see your point here. Boiling bacon is sacrilege.
Just quickly boiled it to cook and then fried it up quickly with a bit of oil in the jetboil, something I only usually use for water and didn’t want to risk ruining it by frying in it too long. Turned out well to be fair
@@chrishomer fair enough...I'm still worried/confused though. 😂
Worried.... 😂
Aah boiled bacon ! It upsets so many eh ! I boil a big joint of bacon at home. Slice it to use as is and take some to then ‘fry off’ for bacon proper - really lovely and tasty :)
Just found my new Go to chill out video! Excellent footage and very well put together! I ran into a chap this weekend at Hurst Castle south coast this weekend who happened to have done a similar thing around Mudford keys. I’m sold. Gonna get an inflatable canoe soon. I have so many questions. Where was this firstly? And products wise. What long water prod trousers were those? Also what little gas cooker n cup was that? If that was product placement I’ll take the lot!!! Hahahaha
Count Basingstoke 3rd Great to hear, kayak camping is awesome, love it.
This was on the River Severn from Bridgnorth, the overnight camp was on a little island I found in the middle of the river, idyllic. A real no mans land.
The trousers are just basic waterproofs, nothing special. The boiler is a Jet Boil, superb little bit of kit. Boils water in a minute, even in strong winds. I usually avoid cooking in it, water only usually but I didn’t have my pan adapter with me here. It’s not really designed for food, water only ideally. Definitely recommended, in some of my other videos, Tryfan for example, you’ll see the pan adapter with a normal pan being used. Definitely worth it. Not cheap but fantastic. I don’t bother with the official jet boil pan either, that thing costs a small fortune.
Morning mate. Thanks for quick reply. And thank you. I’ll be watching you vids this am with my morning cuppa Jo. Another conundrum is whether to get inflatable or solid canoe. I have a garage so storage not a problem. But then there’s the roof racks and the schlepp of tying it down each time. But .... they probably track better. And you look like Davie Crocket!!!! Lol. But they ain’t cheap. Starting at about £700 for the cheapest 16ftr. I gotta a lot thinking to do. I’m gonna try buy a “boat “ over winter and hopefully pick up a bargain. Have you ever gone to Hurst Castle south coast? Check it out sir. Keyhaven. There’s a road right by sea. At high tide the water touches car tyres ( but no higher). I’ve seen guys literally set off from next to their cars and paddle along road. Then when they return they have to carry their canoes over sand again. It’s the weirdest thing to see. But amazing little estuary/tidal bay.
Count Basingstoke 3rd thanks I’ll take a look.
Most people look down on inflatable kayaks but it was right for me. It’s very slow in the water but comfortable, lots of space, packs down easy, stores easy, carries a big load and doubles as an inflatable tent and air bed 🤣
Chris Homer yeh I saw you kipped in the kayak lol. Like a floating blow up mattress
You wouldn’t happen to have a link to that tarp you used would you? Would absolutely love to try this myself but not sure what tarp you get as cover
No, sorry. I got the long version though, to make sure it covered the whole boat
You have defo found your path with TH-cam pardon the pun haha but these kind of vids you have a eye for Chris without a doubt MINT
Grey Wolf Fitness haha yeah maybe, I’ve decided to just make what I’d enjoy it watching myself, however weird it may seem. Going down well so far.... it turns out TH-cam likes me more when I keep my mouth shut.... funny that 🤣
I heard wren, blackcap, kingfisher, wood pigeon, blackbird and willow warbler, probably bullfinch
No way, seriously? I’m terrible at that. Would love to get better
Can I borrow your white swan for my next trip? lovely video, very lucky
@@kristaps2010 ha, yes, have it. Wouldn’t leave me alone for hours 🤣
I seriously need to find a decent river nearby and dig my kayak out.
Me too!
Enjoyed that Chris, cheers Pal !
Cheers Martin. Loved this one!
Lovely video Chris....it is surprisingly peaceful watching one man and his wilderness ways....I do a lot of outdoor trips but am soon to get an Itiwit 3 person kayak from decathlon....just for meself but want the extra bow room like yourself for my rucksack....I learnt two great things from your vid.....a niche new way of cooking steak ....and that you can sleep in the kayak with the A frame + tarp....loved the late evening river shots....peaceful vid. what do they call those things you cooked the steak in....great idea....loved the vid....so good not to have naff music too....just localized sound of nature speaks for itself....draws the audience in....good job..enjoyed it.
Cheers Alex, appreciated. Your question about what I cooked the steak in just confused me. Then I realised, this is the old video, by coincidence I’ve just made a video of this trip again and posted it a couple of days ago, where I cook a steak in a normal frying pan, so that really threw me. 🤣
Haha, it’s called a ridge monkey mate, it’s decent, popular with fisherman I think, great for just chucking in a fire or embers like that. Difficult to control the heat so it makes some food very tricky, sausages for example, but something that cooks quick and rare like steak is great.
Kayak camping in an inflatable kayak… yep awesome, still do this regularly. Twice on my most recent trip, another frame with the paddle and then also a frame with a camera tripod.
All about the ambience for me. Although I tried talking at the end of the most recent and it hasn’t gone down too well, too long and slow I reckon. Anyway, cheers, appreciated
The Itiwit 3 is a great Kayak, you’ll not regret that choice. I have two of them.
Alex
The Itiwit Kayak is absolutely amazing & must be the best value of any out there.
Enjoy.
Top tip.
Waterproof it fully & there's hardly any drying out time required 😀
Can i just buy kayak and go kayaking on one of the rivers or canals? Or do I need any licences or anything. I live in West Yorkshire if that makes any difference. Thanks
You can’t on most rivers and canals without a license. You also can’t drive at 31mph on most roads.
Enjoy
@@chrishomer Good video and a good looking river. Have to have a license to paddle in The U.K.???
You can buy a river licence from the British Canoeing Association - c. £40 pa
I was waiting for the commentary to kick in... and waiting... no matter, I think I discovered that it was the severn? Do you get any grief from landowners at all hunkering down on the bank? This river looked very much like the Wye in places. I have had a fair share of negative comments on my films from canoe trips on the Wye regarding fires and wild camping etc, some get very touchy. The world belongs to all us is my credo. Where did ya put in? It looks a lot less commercial than the Wye for sure. Good stuff
Bridgnorth. No problems here, quiet, stealth, leave no trace. A lovely quiet stretch of river. No negativity yet, I hope not, I'm very respectful of the river and area, as I'm sure you probably are too. All the best to you.
@@chrishomer Nice one Chris, I looked at the river last night on G earth, it's so close to Birm that you'd expect it to be v busy. Might be a trip next spring (that's if we're not still under house arrest!)
I made this trip again recently, extending it a day and going further down the river over 3 days.
Kayak camping on the same island, (sharing the location this time, please LNT) and then night 2 I found somewhere a bit further down the Severn towards Stourport.
It's the usual silent jobby but this time with a long 1 hour talking behind the scenes section. Sharing the route, camping locations and a load more waffle... th-cam.com/video/cs6C04ZWi1o/w-d-xo.html Cheers
Have a look at "Walking 1450km alone through Great Britain"
Just found ur channel wow this was so relaxing 2 watch got a sub 👍
Thanks Shane. Appreciate the comment to say that.
@@chrishomer was a pleasure 2 watch 👍
So relaxing. Which river was this?
jamesjeffries87 Thanks! It’s the River Severn
No need to speak great vid this has inspired me to do this great to watch the peace and freedom of this vid thank you subbed 🇬🇧😎
Cheers Simon. I’m overdue another on myself! Hope you get chance to do it. Chris
hi.can you tell me the name of the square folding pan that you cooked your steak on.please.
Ridge monkey. Great little pan.
Great video, any chance you remember where you got that pressure gauge from? Need one with a pin for the Boston valves!
Thanks, no sorry but it was from Decathlon
Very nice! Nothing like sleeping next to the water you paddled on all day, after cooking and eating a meal on a fire. Bliss. Looks like a beautiful river, don't know how you paddled back against that flow in a non keeled kayak? or is it tidal?
Stu's Rambles Bliss indeed. Loved this one! One way trip mate, I left me car at the top and got a lift back to get it. It does have a keel, but being an inflatable it’s so slow in the water I never paddle far, certainly wouldn’t have made the return trip up river. So I took the easy option 🤣
Where is this? I'm trying to find a place near me but a lot of it doesn't have anywhere to stop overnight
Matthew Mugford River Severn, the overnight stop was a small island in the middle of the river near a town called Hampton Loade.
Thank you!
Awesome video
Thanks, appreciated
just got a kayak and i am so wanting to do this
This is amazing! Didn't think it is possible in the UK, given all restrictions and regulations.. Sometimes a man just wants to be one with the nature, alas, you need a license for that..in most cases
Where there’s a will there’s a way. 👍
Stumbled across this video whilst searching for kayaking uk vids. Superb production Chris. Amazingly calm and peaceful at times. I like what you did with the bacon there, thought the other roll was for me :-) Do you have a favourite shop where you buy your gear from? Liked and subscribed. All the best.
Thanks and great name. No I don’t, mostly cheap and cheerful stuff gathered over the years
@@chrishomer cheers Chris
Contact with nature.. Most of us don’t know how much we need that
What mic/camera do you use Chris? The sound quality is excellent. Very Erik Normark. He uses an expensive pair of mics. You had your waterproof kegs on back to front 😂. Noticed the T-shirt too, I reckon that hip flask has got a badge on the other side 😉. Great film mate TYFS 👍🏻
Wild Camping Welshman Thanks again, I used a Sony A7 iii with a Rode mic but don’t recall which one, I alternate between a few. Pretty simple though, not too expensive mics but I do use custom input settings and then clean it up in post. Haha yes I shot the blank side of the hip flask and you’re the first person to mention the trousers.... I’d like to pretend there was a reason for that but there wasn’t 🤣
Chris Homer no worries mate. It’s a sad attention to detail. I thought the flask would have a badge in the other side 😉👍🏻
No buoyancy aid?
No
Great video. Do you kayak three season or year round?
Usually just once or twice per year, in summer
Hi Chris
Looks like a really nice trip.
Haven't done the camping yet as I don't have a tent but did think about sleeping under the stars.
Was this on the river Severn?
I'm guessing you must have had someone with you or maybe someone to pick you up at the other end as I can't see you paddling back through that current.
Hi Steve yes, the Severn, and no I didn’t go up river. Far too much energy needed for that for my liking 😂
Lovely river though. I do this every year
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Yeah that would be my issue if I did it alone, getting back to my car,
I'd have to get a taxi or something I guess.
@@Zubareffstream111 yes, maybe the Severn Valley Railway. Bewdley back to Bridgnorth
How much more weight would it take to use a single carbon tent pole for the make shift fly? Set it using the grab handles bow and stern and use the paddle to stop it falling over.
I have the 3 man version .. never thought about making it the tent... cheers!
It’s very comfortable! It smells…. But who cares?
Love this, where was it? Makes me want to get my kayak out
River Severn
Nice to see how you edit it with lots of B-rolls and changing the camera angle. That makes the difference. Never a dull moment. I like it !
Thank you
This is awesome Chris, Which river is this? Just bought a kayak and plan on doing a similar trip overnight.
Steve Jenkinson Thanks, was a superb kayak camping trip, can’t wait to go again! River Severn from Bridgnorth this one, I think I got out towards Bewdley somewhere. Lovely river
Chris Homer would love to team up for a trip sometime. I have the Sony a7iii and Rhodes mic and go pros.
Steve Jenkinson Snap! A7iii.... always a little worrying out in the boat with it
Newly found your chanel Chris, great video, would be great to come for a paddle with you sometime I'm just up the river by ironbridge :)
So do you get the Mrs to come and pick you up or was this a downstream/upstream paddle?
Yes, a lift from the end point back to the start to collect the my car. Too lazy for upstream
@@chrishomer I'm currently scouring local rivers to se if this can be done here.
Thank You Chris!
This video is just pure nectar for the soul.
I’ve been toying with canoeing for a while, but lack the impetus and courage to go out solo…
Any tips for a total novice ?
This video, the style and delivery are just perfect.
VERY engrossing, captivating and calming.
The silence is just gorgeous, and deafening.
Thanks again !
Thanks Matt appreciate that. I’m not the best person for tips on this, I do it so infrequently.
For me, an inflatable kayak that can be moved around in the boot of a car or taken on the train was essential.
Also stability and comfort being the main interest. No interest in speed, drag, long distances or anything else. I just wanted it to relax.
I reckon a lot of people want these things but end up with rigids. So my only tip would be to carefully consider what you want from it.
Thanks. Enjoy
Fair play BUT MAKE SURE YOU BUY A BOANCE AID / LIFE JACKE..
@maljohn6584 no
That's exactly what I plan to do, except I'll have a hammock instead of a chair.
Can I ask did you know there were stretches of fast running before your trip?
Yes I know it very well. 20+ trips
Hi where did you put in and what river are you on please
Severn at Bridgnorth
Awesome video! Really beautiful visuals. I wonder what you are using as your main camera and if you use other supporting cameras? Thanks for sharing!
Thank you. It’s all in the description. I don’t recall the exact setup for this one in particular but I do remember taking the Ronin SC
Niiiiice! 👌 I thought it looked like a Sony! Beautiful video!
Never mied the DAM CAMRA WHERE'S THE DAM BOUANCE AID/ LIFE JACKET. 🤔🤪
@maljohn6584 🥱
Brilliantly video Chris, stumbled on it from fishing videos haha.
Quick question for ya, do you think it'd be possible to do this for a week or twos trip, enough places to stop and sleep?
Thanks mate 👍🏻
Not on the river, at least not discreetly. Yes if you’re willing to move say upto 100metres from the water. Plenty of woodland and quiet spots.
Hey Chris, great video. I was told to pump up the base bladder first before the side bladders? Is that wrong? Also, were there no issues camping with the skeg still attached to the underside of the kayak?
Thanks. I’ve never done it in any particular order and not had an issue but you may well be right. Depends what ground you’re on, and favour the other end.
Fair play for using a hand pump. Compressors really annoy me.
Same. Hand pump essential for multi day trips, more reliable
Just looking at getting into kayaking. Any idea what kayak he’s in?
Sevylor Hudson
That was so good
Why did you boil the bacon?
So it’s cooked. Then quickly fry it off to brown it up.
Boiling meat is a fine way to cook it and its actually nicer in my opinion because it keeps it moist
Chris. I've been planning my own Kayak trip to the UK. How does camping work in say, England? In the US, camping is open with no permit anywhere within the high water marks of any public river or waterway. Is it the same there? Also is there any difference as far as camping access between the rivers there and the famous British canals, which I would quite like to travel on my kayak.
I’m not entirely sure, hopefully someone else will answer.
I think much of what you, or I, might want to do would is often trespassing and illegal, but we’re a lenient bunch, and driving at 71mph in a 70mph zone is much more serious offence than camping somewhere and leaving no trace. 👍
@@chrishomer Thanks for the feedback. Can you tell me where exactly or at least what river you were kayaking/camping along?
Hi yes it’s the River Severn, I filmed the same trip again this year and talked about the route, you may find it useful. It’s called “muddy old river”
Nice.
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Pot Noodle…excellent choice Sir.
Yuck 😢
Great video! Really enjoyed it. Out of interest, how did you record your video? Did you use a separate mic? 👍
Thanks, yes I do. I think this was with a little Rode video mic
@@chrishomer cool! I’ve just invested in one myself but keep hearing lots of white noise when I play back. Grateful for any tips!
Yep, adjust levels quite low in camera, let the mic do the work. Then in post use an equaliser to get rid of it.
@@chrishomer Thanks Chris, really appreciate it!
You should tri fishing, it will be good
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Cool dude how much did you pay for your boat ? And I’m from Stoke and want to paddle to Devon ? Can you just use Canals Too ? And you don’t need permission on any piece of river !!! : )
You need a licence for canals and some rivers
Can't recall. Had it 10+ years ago. £350-ish at a guess. You can't paddle without a permit on most rivers. You also can't drive at 31mph on most roads..... enjoy!
Really love your channel,just subscribed.Any tips please for a new youtuber ,how to get more subscribers please
Thanks Deb. Not really. The one thing I try to do is pretty simple, make something you would watch yourself. Best of luck 👍
Great video Chris but if you’ll forgive me it’s not in the same class as Bill Mason. However, I have to say your films stand out in their originality. Love the non vocabulary, sets you apart from the norm (bit like Bill Mason). Cheers Mike.
Thanks Mike, appreciated. I must admit though that I had to look him up on Google. Interesting to say the least!
I watch Kent survival normally
Just searched and subscribed. Looks awesome. Thanks again
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you're a man after my own heart, daddy
Erm, ok 🤣