PERIODS AND CAMPING: How I Dealt With My Period On a 3-week Canoe Trip
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
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Have you ever wondered how to go camping on your period? Or how to use your menstrual cup while camping? Or then again, what the tips and tricks for backpacking or canoeing on your period were? Fear no more, this video will explain my zero waste period in the wild!
A more detailed video will follow with information regarding:
- Camping hygiene
- Where I emptied out my menstrual cup
- How to deal with period cramps on big canoeing days
- How to leave no trace - pack it in pack it out
We are Karam and Elena.
This is the third video in our Algonquin series, recounting our 3-week canoe camping trip across Algonquin Park, Canada in the fall of 2019. This was our first portage trip, and as you will soon find out, neither one of us really knew what we were doing. Our route started and ended at Opeongo, stretching up to Brent then back down. This video will take us from Burntroot to Brent, on Cedar Lake.
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Truffle (canoe), life-jackets and paddles graciously lent by the incredible Algonquin Outfitters. Ask for TruffTruff, they’ll hook you up with the best canoe!
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Gotta love that good old menstrual cup
Best episode so far! So full of emotion showcased through the landscape shots and the music used! Editing is superb!
Thanks Irving! The landscapes are so much fun to look at now but so horrible to film at the time lol
Very interesting about the diva cup. Certainly a game-changer, for camping especially. Great to see it lasts so long.
Yes! They're supposed to last for 10years, although I've only had mine for 5years so far (I'll let you know in another 5!). But overall I cannot recommend it enough.
You are entering into what the backcountry community calls "type B fun." where it hurts, but the struggle makes it worth it. I'm sure you felt that when you did the Hogan lake to Big Crow Portage...
Type B fun is kinda what we were looking for in this adventure, but didn't know it was called type B fun haha. That portage was so long!! But it was very doable since we really took our time leap-frogging :)
Loved the interview with Jake; he’s a national treasure.
Could not agree more! I could have listened to him tell Park stories for days, so fascinating. And also the funniest political views
That was such a joy to watch! And I have always admired people who menstruate choosing to go on long camping trips. I personally have very bad cramps and a heavy period, unfortunately, I feel like it is definitely the main reason why I really hesitate going camping for long days. But seeing others doing it does make me feel more optimistic about it! :)
I fully recognize I'm extremely lucky to not get very bad cramps. I sometimes have one very bad day but the rest of the time I'm fine, and probably would be more reluctant to do longer trips like this if I had crippling pain everytime. If ever you do feel up to it though, I find CBD oil has really helped with my cramps :) Thanks for watching!
@@Karamintheworld Oh that is one thing I have never tried! Thank you for the advice :)
I would be dying in pain😂😂 i dunno how do it
You guys are fucking hilarious
This was a very, very good video. It's interesting your point about just wanting to get in a car etc. That's the problem with "civilized" resupply stops, it takes you out of the moment and tempts you to abandon. However when you go out again it's usual really good! (Waiting for your next video to see if that's what happened for you too)
this is exactly what happened to us! As soon as we were inside we remembered what warmth and shelters feels like, which made it so much harder to go back out into the cold rainy weather. It's crazy how quickly you forget what basic "civilized" comforts feel like but as soon as you get a taste again it makes everything harder. Thanks for watching and supporting as always :)
You two did such an amazing job of documenting this trip! Thanks for sharing with us all and inspiring at least me!!!
Thank you so much Blake!!! We're so happy to read that you liked it. It was a cool and fun challenge to take on :)
Wasn't clear to me if the zero day was part of the plan, or the rain drove you to it - but I've done so many trips where I did NOT listen to my own body and take that break, and paid for it, hard. Glad you got the break. I'm enjoying watching the crazy!
Always listen to your body! That's our big takeaway. Especially given that we had plenty of time, the only reason to push on through and ignore our fatigue was ego, which has no place on the trail! Super stoked you're watching along, and can't wait for you to see the next episode :)
OMG you said Catfish lake. I am pretty sure I have been there. Very sure, but it was a long time ago. Rain can come suddenly without any indication in Algonquin. The last time I was at Rock lake in Algonquin Park was circa 1995 with my son who was seven at the time. Thank you so much for posting. Bienvenue.
I think it rained the whole time we were at Catfish Lake so we didn't get to enjoy it too much but I remember watching the most amazing rainbows form all afternoon. Stunning!
I really appreciated the poopy shot interviews:) also the ending....suuuuper on point :3 Stoked for the next episode!!
You should see the uncut bathroom shots!
Love how you share there realities of a camp trip. Love it all!! AMAZING videos!!
Are these two still together? So helpful! Love em! Thanks ❤
Love everything in the videos you are sharing 💪💪 very fun and inspiring to watch
Hi Mohammad :) Thanks for watching, so happy you liked our video!
Good for you guys for sticking it out. Looking forward to the next chapter!
Nice ! See u on my channel
Great series!! i live right next to Algonquin Park. It is truly amazing. You two have made a truly enjoyable peace of art here. Keep it up :). Subbed
Hey Carl! Thanks a lot for Subbing and for the comment! You're lucky to live so close to the park wow. and thanks for the compliment :) We've got some more content coming your way (Some Berlin based content and other slow-travel bikepacking ones)!
Great video, good subject material, I reall enjoyed the videography.
Thanks Brian. really appreciate it :) Have a good one!
Nice!
Thank you :)
I love the energy between you two! Awesome videos! :)
Thank you! We definitely were vibing well on this adventure haha! So happy that you liked the videos :)
Awesome! I love the outdoors just like what you have presented! Cheers!
Thanks Pablo! we just finished the series feel free to check it out :)
@@Karamintheworld You're welcome! I will definitely check it out. Cheers!
Interesting series. Good job!
Thank you!! We are working on finishing the series in the next 2 weeks. We have 2 more chapters so consider subscribing to not miss it :)
Love this and can't wait for the next vid!
Oh hii Lauren! Thank you 😊
@4:48 Karam, a doobie is a marijuana joint
😂😂😂 Okay I know that at least lol, but given the context I was very confused lol
Another great one you guys!!!
Thank you Jess! We’re so glad you’re interested in the topic ❤️
You guys are adorable.
Haha aww thanks!
Woah. You guys are so underrated
Sarah thank you!! We think so too haha, no but all jokes aside we really appreciate that and thanks so much for watching
@@Karamintheworld No problem! I hope to help get more traffic toward your guys channel!
@@Seb1600 Aw thank you!
@@Karamintheworld :))
Do you cook food in that pot😟
Only one pot with us unfortunately! Boiling water killed any bacteria though 🙏
Raw meat has a lot of bacteria. You don't think twice about reusing pots and pans used to cook meat. A menstrual cup to me is less worrisome than raw meat. And BOILING WATER KILLS BACTERIA
@@jo-anneb327 Totally agree with that Jo-Anne! I don't want raw meat anywhere near my menstrual cup pot 😂