Paddleboard Camping Was NOT WHAT I WAS EXPECTING!

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  • Опубликовано: 28 авг 2024

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  • @nornirishrover
    @nornirishrover Год назад +13

    Setting aside our troubled history, Northern Ireland really is the most beautiful place on earth. Beautifully filmed loved it.

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  Год назад +5

      Yup it really is and we don't appreciate it enough at times as we get distracted by more urban issues.

  • @LaidBackHomesteader
    @LaidBackHomesteader Год назад +6

    Gavin is passionate about them padle board and knows his stuff, top bloke.

  • @thehikingbiker9254
    @thehikingbiker9254 Месяц назад +2

    Love your videos Stephen, your sunset paddle was like the start of the notebook movie 😂 looking forward to the next adventure 😀 onions on the go pro and all......

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  11 дней назад

      Thanks 👍 Always working on the next one 🙂

  • @philt_zee
    @philt_zee 11 месяцев назад +3

    ‘Saturate your mind with nothing but beauty’. Absolutely on point👌. Just taken it up myself, and you capture what it’s all about. Wonderful editing, and a great message👍

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  11 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you 🙂 Gavin is full of wise words

  • @alysonhale3361
    @alysonhale3361 Год назад +4

    Beautiful sunset. Great video, paddleboard camping, cow disco. Brilliant.

  • @alanrobertson5497
    @alanrobertson5497 Год назад +4

    Some brilliant moves with the cattle.❤❤

  • @jordanlangford6267
    @jordanlangford6267 10 месяцев назад +2

    Wow 👌 I love wild camping and I've recently got a paddle board I can't wait to put them together and have a great time. Safely first obviously..

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  10 месяцев назад

      It’s a lot of fun! 🙂

  • @davidpoots8362
    @davidpoots8362 Год назад +2

    What a summer you are having, thanks for bringing us along

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  Год назад

      Thanks David! Making the most of the good weather while I can 🙂

  • @airborne652
    @airborne652 Год назад +2

    Excellent content and footage. I’m going to give paddle boarding a try at my local boat club. Could be interesting because I have one leg!

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  Год назад +1

      That will be interesting! Assuming you’d be using a prosthetic?

  • @TheAngieStoned
    @TheAngieStoned 9 месяцев назад +1

    Some of the best content on youtube, highly underrated stuff right here, love it all mate!

  • @digiklump
    @digiklump Год назад +2

    Stephen one of you best videos yet. Looked great and very informative. The countryside is so lush and doing the board and the drone is a feat. Thank you for sharing.

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  Год назад

      Thank you! Everything lined up perfectly for this one

  • @GeoffGreenawayOutdoors
    @GeoffGreenawayOutdoors Год назад +1

    A cracking video, just what the doctor ordered for a Monday morning. I watch one video then it leads onto another one of your videos, best channel on RUclips 👍. Bring on the next one.

  • @paulkennedy5021
    @paulkennedy5021 Год назад +1

    I hope this new direction works for the channel Stephen because I for one am really enjoying them. Brilliant!

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  Год назад

      Thanks Paul! Finally just making the videos I want to make and concentrating on bigger concepts.

  • @pixelpeter3883
    @pixelpeter3883 Год назад +5

    Awesome little adventure with some stunning imagery! Cows weren't very impressed with your morning routine though ;-)

  • @DanielSpiegel
    @DanielSpiegel 2 месяца назад +1

    This is extremely reminiscent of my wife and I's sail camping along the Columbia River here in Oregon. Including the Cows! Loved the video!

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  2 месяца назад

      Glad you enjoyed it Daniel! Unfortunately the weather is rarely this perfect

  • @jonathanspence7721
    @jonathanspence7721 Год назад +1

    Brilliant vid as usual, loved the crazy cow/ camper montage and the setting (sun) was stunning!

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  Год назад +1

      Thanks Jonathan! Very pleased we got such great conditions!

  • @Theorangeman.
    @Theorangeman. Год назад +1

    The sleeping bag/coat/quilt is genius

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  Год назад

      thanks! I tried it once since but forget to bring anything for my legs so had cold ankles all night. but it works perfectly if you remember something to keep you lower legs warm. Best solution is wear it normally with the hood up and stick legs in a spare hoody or something

  • @emerald-islander
    @emerald-islander Год назад +1

    You always look happy Stephen,love your videos so much

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  Год назад +1

      I’m probably as grumpy as much as the next person but try and keep things positive on here. Plus I’m happiest when I’m outdoors 🙂

  • @travisminneapolis
    @travisminneapolis 5 месяцев назад

    That sunset was fire!

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  5 месяцев назад

      Was amazing! We postponed several times to wait on those conditions, glad we did!

  • @DavidWilsonOutandAbout
    @DavidWilsonOutandAbout Год назад +2

    Such an enjoyable video to watch, and you gave me some good ideas for improving my video content when out on the paddle.
    ATB, Dave
    👍

  • @MarJonBeauchampHPR
    @MarJonBeauchampHPR Год назад +1

    For me anyway, the music is very powerful at 9:40. Goes so well with the drone shots. All round a great and therapeutic watch

  • @dardoux
    @dardoux 5 месяцев назад

    I really enjoyed watching your video, thank you for sharing it, it brought a smile to my face, thank you 👍

  • @squidwurf
    @squidwurf Год назад +2

    😂 Great stuff. The drone footage is amazing, it's great to see it from that angle. The whole place is pretty special, and the sunsets just add to the magic. You have done it justice, and more. 👌

  • @GeoSphere
    @GeoSphere Год назад +1

    Fantastic video. I'm amazed with the quality of your work with only your main Camera, a GoPro, X3, & a DJI Mini.
    So well done! Thanks for sharing your fun adventures!!

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  Год назад

      Thank you! 🙂 I actually did a recce shoot the previous week with my high end mirrorless camera and a big zoom lens to capture a lot of the wildlife footage ahead of the actual trip

    • @GeoSphere
      @GeoSphere Год назад

      @@StephenJReid ahhhhh, lol so there really is a wizard behind the curtain! hahhaha

  • @NickMcClelland
    @NickMcClelland Год назад +2

    Stunning footage Stephen, what a sunset 🌅 and super location 👌

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  Год назад +1

      Thanks Nick! Almost as good as a sunset at McClellands pint!

    • @NickMcClelland
      @NickMcClelland Год назад

      @@StephenJReid the Pint has a few good ones for sure 😂

  • @daveandemmaoutdoors3171
    @daveandemmaoutdoors3171 Год назад +1

    I loved the wee exhale when you caught the drone 😂. . Nicely done !!

  • @shapeupfitness988
    @shapeupfitness988 Год назад +1

    Great video really enjoyed it

  • @emrais
    @emrais Год назад +1

    Awesome sunset footage 👊🏼

  • @saxiamondstern
    @saxiamondstern 3 дня назад

    I loved the video - it is fun (the guys and the cows), beautiful (landscape) and interesting (SUP stuff). Wow. BTW, where did you get the little bag attached to the handle of the SUP. Looks very practical for little things... Didn't find it in your link list... Thank you!

  • @freyafoxmusic
    @freyafoxmusic 11 месяцев назад +1

    100/10 video

  • @deanrowell2435
    @deanrowell2435 Год назад +1

    I am really interested in trying paddleboarding now, and paddleboard camping eventually!

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  Год назад

      Definitely worth giving it a go!

    • @deanrowell2435
      @deanrowell2435 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@StephenJReid I took a training session on Loch Leven With Rough Coast Glencoe early this month while on holiday and loved it! We both now own boards and are obsessed SUP'ers. Will be planning Camping adventures for next year when my SUP skills are up to it!

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  11 месяцев назад

      @@deanrowell2435 great to hear! 🙂

  • @MarvinofMars
    @MarvinofMars Год назад +2

    😅I met Gavin last summer, great guy, he was coaching and hiring at Ballyroanan, a few miles south of Toomebrigde. He had very decent hire, school equipment.

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  Год назад

      Yeah he’s a top lad and knows his stuff

  • @charver1
    @charver1 Год назад +1

    Another great vid. Than you

  • @thomasshafe
    @thomasshafe Год назад +1

    Having tried paddle boarding for the first time today. Fair play carrying all that gear too.

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  Год назад +1

      Thanks! The extra weight does add stability by lowering the center of gravity

  • @user-nk5xi6lj6f
    @user-nk5xi6lj6f Год назад +3

    Hi, just wanted to ask about the little orange telescopic paddle/oar jobbie I saw you tucking into the front of your boards net?
    Not seen one of those before,
    Really enjoyed the video

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  Год назад +1

      Emergency paddle. Not specifically designed for paddleboarding but would work in a pinch. amzn.to/3Q9NWwH

  • @Damienmcbride87
    @Damienmcbride87 Год назад +1

    Another great video Stephen, I'm hoping to take my inflatable kayak on the blackwater river and camp on coney island on lough neagh sometime this summer

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  Год назад +1

      Thanks Damien 🙂 just make sure you check the forecast 1000 times. My big fear is getting stuck on an island after paddling out in good weather that changes overnight

  • @Timberbeartrail
    @Timberbeartrail Год назад

    Spectacular video

  • @kenttuaim3443
    @kenttuaim3443 Год назад +1

    You could try a kayak, lots of comfort sitting down. You could also try one of the camping blankets to keep warm during the night, I think snugpak do one for under £40. Loved the video, thought at first you would set off from Portglenone and sail to Church Island.

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  Год назад

      Thanks! 🙂 church Island from Portglenone would have been at least 5 times the distance, wanted to keep it shorter for a first trip like this.

  • @Bokooda
    @Bokooda Год назад +1

    Looks cool 👍

  • @torpedeo1
    @torpedeo1 Год назад

    PMSL your dance was like something from Monty Python, another great video ;-)))

  • @philipblair7307
    @philipblair7307 Год назад +1

    Always check for fresh cow poo before picking a camping spot! I nearly got caught out on the shore of lough neagh a couple of weeks ago. I had my lunch where you camped one day last winter and then had a lot of bother getting back under the road bridge at Toome as there was so much flow😃

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  Год назад

      Oh yeah that bridge is a real bottleneck, I've paddled through it on a windy day and that was tricky!

  • @alanrobertson5497
    @alanrobertson5497 Год назад +1

    Amazing stuff, loved it.❤❤

  • @GyulaJentetics
    @GyulaJentetics 6 дней назад

    Funny video was 👀👍😜

  • @Theorangeman.
    @Theorangeman. Год назад +1

    Just got my mrs a paddle board and i have a two man inflatable kayak. Will get some practice in and find somewhere to wild camp next year

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  Год назад

      Definitely get comfortable and confident with the board before heading on a camp. Took me over a year to get confident enough. Loads of extra things to think about but its a great way to go camping

    • @Theorangeman.
      @Theorangeman. Год назад

      @@StephenJReid have u seen the guy who did 950km. Switzerland to netherlands

  • @runningcontours1484
    @runningcontours1484 10 месяцев назад

    The seat can go in the unknown pocket on the bag.

  • @richardjackson139
    @richardjackson139 10 месяцев назад +1

    Really fab great video how good is the compact board ? Many thanks

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  10 месяцев назад

      I really like it, has the batons that go in the side and I inflate to 20PSI so it’s solid and really light.

  • @Tom_Bee_
    @Tom_Bee_ Год назад +1

    Whenever i see a paddleboard, i immediately think it's nearly a boat. Just needs sides, seats maybe a transom if you're lazy like me... 😂

    • @Tom_Bee_
      @Tom_Bee_ Год назад

      Seriously though, such a beautiful adventure. Thanks!

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  Год назад

      😂 Thanks!

  • @pk3261
    @pk3261 Год назад +1

    What camera and mount/stick are you using on the front of the board to give the third person perspective please?

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  Год назад

      It’s a insta360 X3 on one of their invisible selfie sticks attached to the action mount with a mini magic arm

  • @mkemper8322
    @mkemper8322 Год назад +1

    What a beautiful spot Stephen or is your real name ‘Dances With Cows’?

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  Год назад +1

      They have accepted me as one of their own

  • @paulcomptonpdphotography
    @paulcomptonpdphotography Год назад +1

    do you have a list of all your kit in this video you can post.. like buoyancy aid

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  Год назад

      List in description 🙂

    • @paulcomptonpdphotography
      @paulcomptonpdphotography Год назад +1

      @StephenJReid I see that but can't see life jacket me being dyslexic don't help haha 😆

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  Год назад

      @@paulcomptonpdphotography this one: red-equipment.co.uk/collections/buoyancy-aids

  • @rednome5443
    @rednome5443 Год назад +1

    Imagine waking up to see THAT! 25:32 😱 Those poor cows must be traumatised.

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  Год назад

      They will tell tales of this day years from now

  • @marie-joseecharette4937
    @marie-joseecharette4937 Год назад

    Hi! Would you mind sharing the name of the music that was playing during your evening/night excursion please?

  • @Dylanreid-bowen
    @Dylanreid-bowen Год назад +1

    You should go to the wallaby island in loch lomond

  • @mr.miniaturesmodels8465
    @mr.miniaturesmodels8465 Год назад

    Not for me; particularly in gator-ridden Florida. But I was impressed how the inflatable paddle board doesn’t look inflatable once it was inflated. Looks like a normal one.

    • @mr.miniaturesmodels8465
      @mr.miniaturesmodels8465 Год назад +1

      15:40- Ooh no; unless you take really good care of your feet after hikin’, that could become a regrettable idea over time.

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  Год назад

      my feet were very clean from being in the water

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  Год назад

      Yikes, yeah helps that there are no gators here! yeah the inflatable boards are super rigid when inflated. very high pressure, 20psi. they feel rock solid.

  • @ranggadrecht
    @ranggadrecht 2 месяца назад +1

  • @Ronnieballard
    @Ronnieballard Год назад +1

    Jet-skis…..Please no. Just no….Tell me I didn’t see jet-skis.

    • @StephenJReid
      @StephenJReid  Год назад

      Yeah Jet skis are fairly common on the river Bann & Lough Beg

  • @mack146
    @mack146 Год назад

    You are over preperde