SCRABBLE Lake - QEII Wildlands / FIRST SOLO TRIP using Souris River Tranquility
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- Опубликовано: 3 окт 2024
- First time I am using my Souris River Tranquility solo canoe for an overnight trip in Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands. Very happy with the overall performance.
My preferred way to start a fire is shown (cool trick!). Ferro rod + striker + cotton pads.
Years ago I came in spring to this portage ( Sheldon L. to Scrabble Lake) and all I saw was a rushing stream. I couldn't imagine that this was the starting point of the portage. The whole stream bed is not more than 200m but looks quite hazardous to me in high water. Now I returned, in what I hoped to be low water conditions, and I was right.
The first portage from Devil's Lake to Sheldon Lake is 1400m long, but more than half can be paddled on the ponds next to the trail. Established trails lead to both ends of the ponds, one beaver dam splitting them.
I found a nice island on Scrabble Lake, staying 2 nights on it. I have a new fire starter, explained when cooking lunch.
On the second day, I went looking for the portage to Clear Lake, only I was looking in the wrong places, after crossing 2 beaver dams. The rest of the day was spent exploring Scrabble Lake.
On the last day, I trace back my "steps" to the launching point on Devil's Lake.
I really like this kind of outdoor trip, I can see myself canoe camping for the foreseeable future.
Now I have to go back, this time prepared.
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Could you please clarify what firestarter is used by you.
I have a ferro rod with the striker attached. And I strike it on a cotton pad that I open up (used by my wife for cleaning the make-up). There pads are much fluffier inside, that's why I split them up.
@@TheOutdoorSeeker, so it's makeup removal cotton pad with a bit of oil?
Have you tried using new vs. used pads?
@@yurymakedonov8843 No oil, I only tried brand new pads. They catch fire from one strike. And I use pine needles to fuel the fire at the beginning.
A very pleasant video to watch on a Sunday morning. Thanks for sharing your adventure.
Thanks for your input. It must be a very early morning.
@@TheOutdoorSeeker it is!
video post-production advanced big time.
I see you like it :)
Nice boat! I have a 17' Quetico from Souris River. Very nice boat built by very nice people!
It sure is! Do you paddle it solo or just in tandem?
@@TheOutdoorSeeker I usually bring at least one of my kids. I have heard it is hard to paddle solo as it is so long and the wind tends to grab the front end.
@@Brentdarley I had one 17' Quetico which I tried to paddle it solo once without any weight in the front. Not good. But in the end I sold it to a solo paddler. And I got myself the Tranquility. I do have another canoe for tandem.
@@TheOutdoorSeeker Apparently one can take the front brace out and sit in the front seat going backwards, it's better but still needs weight int he front. Suppose when my kids get old and don't want to go I will have to get a big dog to sit in the front.
I love the lake and the view such a beautiful scene
Thanks! I am glad you liked it.
That floating bridge doesn't look like it'll be floating for long :). Thanks for sharing
Every time I go there is different.
But I don't go every year so it's hard to tell what you will find next time.
great video!!!
Glad you liked it!!
Nice paddle trip. A good solo hull has really nice glide in it after a paddle stroke. That rocky portage looks like it could be an ankle turner. Thanks for the video.
It was a nice trip. I had to be really careful on the rocky portage, any slip could be really dangerous.
Nice canoe and great channel content; I am thinking about getting this same Souris model. How have you liked it so far over the years?
@johnparktowers1750 I love it. Very stable, I remember asking them to drop the seat 1in, but I added foam afterward. Fast enough, I used it for racing marathons too.
Gee that portage to scrabble doesn't look that fun. You sure you can't go up on the ridge and portage that way? Guess I'll have to do some more exploring.
@prayfornathannatureshow I tried to walk up the ridge, but it doesn't go anywhere. In low water is passable, in high water is trouble.
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Thanks for watching!
it's too bad you missed the portage between Scrabble and Clear Lake. We found it years ago, it's a short hike over a small ridge between the two lakes.
I will find it next time. Thanks for watching.
this looks like a loop i would try. already have a light pack13.6 . i like you wood stove did you buy that or make it?
I made it out of a coffee can. I picked the size of the can to be a bit bigger than my 1L pot. So the pot travels inside the stove, space savings.
@@TheOutdoorSeeker ok i thiougt so kinda similar to the one i made out od a ikea utensil strainer
HI there, is your single kayak made of fibreglass?
It is a solo canoe, made of 3 layers kevlar+ 1 layer fiberglass.
Hi,
Great video. I'm contemplating buying a Tranquility for back country fishing/camping. Top of my list is weight. It's specs are perfect for me in that regard. My concern is I have read that some people find it tippy and unstable. My first fishing trip of the season is Algonquin backcountry right after ice out. Usually some choppy water and extremely cold. Not the kind of water I want to go over in. Based on your experience how does the Tranquility handle wind and rough water? Not river rapids, just rough lakes.
I'm 6', 220lbs. Currently paddle a 16 and a half foot prospector. Around 52lbs but my back and knees are wanting something lighter 🙂
ruclips.net/video/aV6gy5PgV48/видео.html This is a race that had a windy and rough start.
The canoe might feel tippy, but it isn't. I am 6'2" and 190 Lbs. What I do every spring when I get back to canoeing is rock the canoe (sideways) to get a feeling of how stable it is. I never tipped.
You should get the foot brace, it improves your paddling.
One modification I asked for before delivery was to lower the seat by 1". I added later 2 layers of foam, about 1" in an uncompressed state. That's because of the long races I go to sometimes.
Thank you very much for sharing your experience with the Tranquility with me. I've decided that I'm going to order one. Good to know your had the seat lowered. They offer an adjustable seat but that would add unwanted weight. I like your idea of lowering the fixed seat and adding foam if I want.
Thanks again. Your advice is much appreciated.
@@stephenthompson1145 Order the cheapest one, Kevlar. It is the most durable, the other ones might have better look but they replace a kevlar layer with the colored fabric that is not as strong.
I was planning on getting the plain kevlar because I couldn't really justify the extra cost just for colour. I had know idea the coloured wasn't as strong. Knowing that makes my decision even easier. Thank you for all the great advice.
Cool vid. Where do you find the Punjab eggplant? That looks like it would be good with rice.
Thanks. As for the Eggplant I got it in GoodnessMe, it is an organic store in Ontario. Yeah, it can be mixed with rice.
@@TheOutdoorSeeker Thanks, I will have to check them out when they start letting us across the border again. I only live about five minutes from Cornwall.
Still like your Souris River Tranquility? I'm shopping for a new canoe.
Yes, I do. Do you have a canoe right now?
Nothing yet
Was this a fall trip?
Yes, late September.
Tare imi mai place si mie pe apa
Si mie, desii nu sunt bun inotator. Dar tot timpul am vesta de salvare cind merg cu canoea.
@@TheOutdoorSeeker nici eu nu le am cu inotul dar iubesc apa, dunarea si mai ales Delta unde ajung si de 10 ori pe an. Am 4 veste de salvare!
@@CataMorosanu Probabil nu faci prea mult pina in Delta.
@@TheOutdoorSeeker 700 km dus întors cu mașina și 2-300 km pe apa. O medie de 6 zile trăite intens. Nu e ușor dar merita
@@CataMorosanu Credeam ca esti mai aproape. Merita cu siguranta, eu n-am fost niciodata in Delta.