OUR TOP 10 FAVOURITE CAMPING TIPS! (4K)
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- Опубликовано: 15 июл 2024
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Fab family picture right there..👍 my favourite tip is always wear a nice woolly hat to sleep in. And an odd one that I have used is if you are suffering with cold feet.......wash them! Then dry them and put fresh warm woolly sock on before getting into your sleeping bag. Odd but it works?
Martin Outdoors69 yes it does work I do that
Just something to note : wounds generally shouldn't be closed unless they are incredibly well cleaned. in the backcountry, the risk for infection is greatly, greatly increased when we pull skin together and create a small warm pocket for infection to breed. thus, the tip about steristrips being used as 'backcountry stitches" should be avoided, or approached with extreme care. the best approach is to clean the wound appropriately and meticulously and then let it heal with breathability and also some amount of protection (breathable wound dressings) (yes you might get a bigger scar but it is safer). if a wound is so big that it wouldn't otherwise heal unless the skin is pulled together - that is even more of a concern for deep infection and should truly be stitched in a hospital setting. deep clean it and evacuate to a hospital.
Here are a few extra tips:
1. Always wear your PFD when paddling. Don't overestimate your ability to manage a swamped canoe in deep water.
2. Consider taking an emergency paddle
3. More than one canoe?... stick together and stay within hearing distance
4. Water filter is an absolute must - for my type of tripping, I prefer the gravity over the pump. Bring tablets as a backup.
5. Collapsible camp saw is a must - campsites on islands and close to entry points tend to be picked over.
6. Battery to recharge your camera/phone since camera tends to drain battery pretty quick
7. Matches are fine, but bring a lighter for backup. Waterproof matches are notoriously more difficult to light.
8. Choose a tent or tarp with bright color, and if possible. Protect your canoe, but if possible position it at camp so other campers can see it from the water. This is a courtesy to other campers searching for campsites, especially on larger lakes.
9. Closed-toes waterproof sandals (ex Keens). They are great for getting in/out of canoe, and provide some basic protection stepping onto dams.
10. Butterscotch schnapps & instant apple cider... it tastes like apple pie. No really!
Each of your videos are like a mini vacation for my soul. Thanks SO much for sharing your wonderful content and exceptional videos.
Aww! Thanks so much Michael! Glad to hear you're enjoying them :)
You're great, I love every video. Great tips. My contributions - 1. Use a gravity filter, and 2. Always always always tie your canoe to a tree when on shore. It's your life line.
Thanks Jake! Great tips! 👍
OMG the canoe rope is Soo important,
ALWAYS tie it hahaha learned that lesson myself.
@@mrsrebeccajoy8381 same here :) a lot of tips come from hard lessons learned.
@@jakel540 definitely. Happy Paddling!
Mmmmmm! Bacon on day seven! Great tips! I’d like to add to Julia’s warmth tips with something I was reminded of by “Step away from the screens” channel: It’s SO much easier to stay warm than it is to get warm. It takes so much more effort and time and resources to warm up someone who got too cold than it is to nip it in the bud early and add a layer, or drink a coffee. I need reminding of that when I’m too focused on enjoying the amazing moments outdoors. Love your work.
Love that sage advice - hadn't thought of it that way, and it's so true! Thanks for sharing Taryn! :)
Thnx for the great tips. Some of mine: 1/ You can use a flat-ish PFD, or a folding sit pad, under your sleeping pad for extra insulation on cold nights. 2/ A SOL breathable Escape bivy can add warmth to your sleep system, and keep condensation off your bag. The breathable one is the way to go; milar is not. 3/ Clam shell style folding stadium chairs are comfy seating in camp and in the canoe (on top of the canoe seat) as a backrest. 4/ Using a GPS and Basecamp at home to place waypoints marking portages and campsites makes navigation on the water easier. I like the Garmin GPS Map 64s. Don't forget spare batteries, and keep them in your pocket and sleeping bag if it is cold.
I think I'd already made a mental note while I watched your previous videos of your tips but its great to see you both and little Cedar as always. The one thing that's never predictable is the weather so your suggestion to capture a screen shot before embarking was brilliant one of those "now why didn't I think of that !" One thing I consider to be most admirable about you both is your level of fitness which is why you are so successful in dealing with those adverse moments that everyone encounters. I firmly believe that your are loved and admired by thousands for your example of appreciating what is most precious our beloved wilderness areas. Well done and love to you both.
Aww! Thank you so much Paul! Your kind words mean a lot to us :)
Great tips for sure. Love seeing all three of you. Your love as a family gives me hope for humanity. Keep making those memories, for life moves quickly. Cherish those memories, many blessings to you all. Thank you!
7:27 made my day! Thankyou beautiful ladies! I enjoy watching your adventures and updates! Much love & blessing to you all ❤️
Hi i just bought an old canoe and i loved your tips. Thanks for this vidéo. Have fun too this summer. Can wait personnaly to try canoe camping 🏕
Came over from Joe's channel, great content! looking forward to checking out more of your videos. Greetings from Niagara region.
love the smores. copied that a few years ago and now they go on every trip. great video. i never would have thought of the PFD to keep you warm
Yay! Thanks Chris and Julia. I am stoked. Great tips. Esp. the Steri strips.
Haha, thanks for watching Gordon! :)
Thank you for the great videos. I always bring a clip with rubber bands attached to my pack. I use them for all kinds of things, folding clothes, space blanket and rap with a rubber band to keep them folded. Easy to keep small items together. Just add the rubber band back on the clip when not needed
Loved this! Great tips and perfect B roll to go with em :P
Thanks Alexis! Btw, congrats on the success of your recent vid - that's awesome! If you're interested in trading featured channel spots on our channels, let me know :)
You two are wonderful. Amazing contributors to the camping community.
Aww! Thanks so much Cameron! :)
You two are, simply, the best!! Hope to see you both (plus one!) soon!
Helpful tips! Am going to try hammock camping in Algonquin this summer and will definitely pack PB, brownies and marshmallows.
Thanks Laura and glad to hear! So delicious ☺️
Great tips! We love you guys; you’re awesome!
Love these videos! Thanks so much!
I quite enjoy your videos. A variation on your ‘hot rock in a pot’ that I use is this: I put boiled water into a metal water bottle that is then placed into a sock. This can be safely placed in a sleeping bag, or inside your sweater or coat. Of note, the air in the bottle expands and pressurizes the contents of the bottle. So it’s best to shake the bottle to assure that the air is as hot as possible, then loosen the cap to allow some air out, then tighten it to reseal the bottle. (One litre of water, cooling about 50 degrees C, represents approximately 50 watt-hours of heat. A person at rest generates about 50 watts of heat. So a three hour use of a 1 litre hot water bottle averages about 17 watts of heat, a considerable heating boost to a person in a sleeping bag.)
Ive heard the hot rock in the tent idea before but have never tried it because it didn't seem safe. But putting it in a pot seems to fix that! Thanks for the idea. When it gets chilly here again I will have to give it a try.
Can't wait to see you guys on the trail this summer with the baby! I'm always in Algonquin Park 😁 hope we cross paths soon
Thanks for the tips! I’m hoping to go for my first backpacking trip this fall.
Love you guys. Learning a bunch from you both. I love the park so much. Can't wait to start paddling in and forget the car!
Thanks for the tips. In exactly a week I'll be pulling into Algonquin for 10 days. I expect I'll be using your 'keep warm' tips on this trip.
You guys are amazing! I’ve been camping for decades in Algonquin and your peanut butter shmores was insanely incredible.
Great tips! So glad you included the bonus tips - Peanut better smores sound amazing :) Will be using more than a few this season, thank you!
"I'm sure there is some B roll going on in the background..." You two are so funny! Love it!
I'm here by way of Joe. Your production quality is amazing. Looking forward to seeing more of your content. Thanks.
Love all the tips....Can’t wait for the videos.....
Watching makes us feel like being in Algonquin Park and we will be soon again.
Great videos and tips! PK&VK
Another awesome video! Thanks for sharing :)
Thanks Matt! :)
The food tips were great...especially peanut better s’mores! We loved them🤤
Great videos! My tip for those who are like me and not a coffee drinker but still love caffeine. I drink far too much cokes so i take those 5 hour energy bottles you can find at most gas stations and drink half of one a day. So you never run into the evil post caffeine headaches. Also if you keep the bottle I'm told they can hold oil safely without leaking (haven't tried that yet but its what I've been told)
I don't get to Algonquin often so your videos make up for my absence. Great topics and please keep them coming often! I'm in withdrawl between posts!
I've had a few surprise cold desert nights by a river when I hadn't packed a heavy layer and ended up in my PFD until bedtime. Great list!
So enjoyed the scenery in the videos. The tips are fabulous. Thank you for sharing! Nice to see the wee guy in the video, future advenurer! Xo
Thanks so much Janelle! Hope all's well with you and the family! :)
Love the videos, great work. Sending love and support from New Zealand :)
OMG THANK YOU LADIES! I an old soldier and tips 1 and 10 I never thought of! Thank you! Cheers!
Tip 11 is good. From the Army Ranger Handbook "All you need to do is extend your arm fully and count the number of finger widths between the sun and the horizon. Each finger is about 15
minutes, which means each hand width should be about an hour. Remember that this is just an estimate, so if you want to be conservative, make sure to give yourself a bit more time than you measure if you want to get home before dark." Tip 3 can be referred to as Terrain Association.Tip 4 YEA AEROPRESS. Tried a pour over but it sucked so went back to Aerorpress. Tip 6. After exercise, eat a bite of chocolate. Navigation - you can download maps before leaving home. Then when in the woods, switch to Airport Mode. The GPS function still works regardless, so you have a great second GPS. Really enjoying your videos. New subscriber.
Thks guys..excellent!!!
Great Tips! Really enjoyed this video. I adore your channel. I’ve been out tripping in Algonquin Park for years and you give people such a great view into the experience! Were heading out for the first trip of the season Friday morning. Nearly froze last May, so I’m for sure going to do the Hot Rock Pot hack. Brilliant idea! Also the brownie s’mores. Thanks for the tips!
Awesome thanks for your tips!
Good camping tips! I’ll add a few:
1. Use Avenza maps
2. Pack a pulley (or better yet 2 pulleys) for hanging your food barrel/bag. Each pulley doubles your strength, which makes it much easier to get your food at least 12 feet off the ground and at least 5 feet from any tree. We have seen even experienced campers hanging ineffective bear piñatas.
3. Bring gorilla tape. We had to rescue a group of campers who set their canoe down less than gently on the long portage between Tom Thomson Lake and Ink Lake and punctured it. Gorilla tape will repair most punctures well enough to get you back safe.
4. Silky saws are the absolute best saws for interior camping (no affiliation, I just really love their saws).
The best camping tip that we learned from you ladies was to use a yoke pad. We had no idea that these things existed until we saw you using one in your videos. Best $20s we’ve ever spent.
When you start camping with Cedar we would be interested in a similar video with your top camping tips for camping with infants/children. We have a little one on the way and we’re looking forward to bringing him on our camping adventures.
"bear piñatas"... that's funny!
We’ve been tripping with my daughter since she was about 4, some things I’ll suggest
- I’d make her a “throne” in the canoe for every trip. I’d use two foam sleeping pads, one folded to make the base, one folded’wrapped around a thwart or the yoke for her back. She was super comfy and thought it was great
- just like in a car, we’d pack her activity bags for in the canoe. They would have books and such that she could read while we were paddling - if you get them to read the books out loud to you it’s a great way to pass the time
- we never got too ambitious with our trips and would make sure that we got out to stretch our legs, have a swim break etc every couple hours at most, and most times we’d try to keep that 2-3 hours between campsites if we could.
- make sure to pack light minnow nets. Our daughters loved looking for minnows, tadpoles, frogs etc at the water’s edge. Super fun for them to explore.
- develop a framework for a simple story, then just change the details - instant new story. My daughter would beg for an “Old Pete” story every time we’d be underway, and they were super easy to make up on the spot. The format was always exactly the same, “Old (insert name)” was the protagonist of the story. They’d go to do some activity, be it fishing on a lake, walking a trail, hiking a portage...doesn’t matter what, and I’d usually try to theme it around something that happened to us, where we were, you name it. “Old Whomever’s” friend’s would always tell them not to go/do the activity, that it wasn’t safe, there was a shark, monsters, whatever I chose, but Old Whatever the name would always say, “I knoooooww what I’m doing, and I looooove to (insert activity)”. I’d always ham up that line, the kids would ge at laugh and I’d sometimes throw it to them to add the line. Go through 2-3 rounds of them going to go out to do the activity while being warned, and of course they’d be gone longer and longer each time, until eventually they didn’t come back, but a boot would be found, or a PFD, or their canoe...and they were never. Seen. Again. Kids love them, and 10+ years later as teens will STILL ask for a story every now and then
- we’d make sure to have a camp towel that could be used as either a makeshift blanket or sun shade depending on weather. In extreme heat we could wet the towel and would be a nice cool blanket to keep their temps down.
- we’d have them carry their own gear - they’d get a small pack that their clothes etc would go in so they could “help” during the portages, and they would get a kick out of being helpers - my older daughter, even at 7 would look like a Sherpa with a pack on her back, one on her front and arms full of paddles etc...it was hilarious
- another word about portages, try to do them in one carry if you can...or if you can’t, then think about using the leapfrog method of carrying so you don’t have to walk back and forth repeatedly with little legs.
- if you are tripping with two canoes, and you do have to do multiple trips try to get the canoe with the kids and all the stuff that has to go into it over first and at least shoved off - no one wants to have to sit at a bug-infested portage waiting for people to come back from a second trip. If they can get underway...even to slowly paddle by the portage, that can keep little spirits high.
A little long, I apologize, but that’s some of the common sense basics that we always kept in mind.
Excellent suggestions. Especially liked airplane mode on your phone and the steristrip suggestion.
I like to prep my breakfast skillet by Pre-cooking my Potatoes, doing all my knife work dicing onions, herbs, garlic and such in a Vacuum bag or Ziplock, so in the first morn it's just grill sausage sautee and done. Love the great Idea of the quick Bacon! + Tortillas are a must!
Tips from the pros! Definitely stealing the s’more dessert! Brittany is in love! Cheers guys!
Not sure if it is a tip but my preference is to pitch the tent with the door facing the sunrise. Nothing quite like throwing open the door and being bathed in the warm light as the sun peeks over the horizon. Best start to the day possible.
I always pack a few instant soup packets so we can have a hot meal if we get cold, get wet, or want something hot in a hurry. We also carry an emergency dinner just in case....
Want to say that Peanut better smores are amazing. Took the fixings out on a recent Hiking trip with my nephew thinking he might enjoy them. ( I am not a smores fan) Tried one and WOW!! loved them.
Great tips!
Great information and Cedar is darling.
Thanks ladies: A great list of helpful tips. That hot rock really got my attention. Thanks again Brian 78
TP in ziplock bag with Purell (or other hand sanitizer) under lid of thunderbox. This prevents washing your hands in cold water.
Joe Robinet told me about this channel. Lovin it.
Good tips. I like your videos.
Love your videos should be interesting to see the three of you out and about this year I was in North Bay last fall and on the way in what did I spot . The Algonquin park sign first thing I thought of was all your great videos you have posted thanks for the great adventures
Hi..as for coffee I just throw the coarse ground beans in the water to heat up and "stew" then let them rest a bit till they sink to the bottom and pour gently. I love this video though and I never knew about the "four fingers". Great tip....Also that baby is perfectly adorable and seems happy.....
Great video ladies
Our campfire treat is a mini wrap, sliced banana, chocolate chips, PB (for me), maybe a sliced marshmellow. Wrap in foil and toast slowly at edge of coals or on grill. To kick it up a notch, I've added a slice of that Ready Crisp. Mmmm good. Thanks for sharing your tips. Will try the 2b-brownie combo this summer. 😋
Thanks, great stuff! But now you’ve made me hungry. Gonna have to try one of those s’mores. :)
Haha, thanks for watching Don! :)
Great tips !!! Also for starting a fire I always have some dryer lint in my bag. Depending on where you are birch bark may be hard to find. Dryer lint is extremely light and works just as good as birch bark.
I always carried a small AM radio with a NOAH band. It also helps just to listen to a live voice when you are alone in an isolated area. I was also very mindful of hypothermia after capsizing a canoe as a scout and getting all of my gear and clothing soaked. As luck would have it the July temperature dropped into the 50s that night and it rained all night. A space blanket saved my you know what! The life jacked was a great idea BTW.
Thanks, Asher! The AM radio's a great tip! :)
Always good to me!
Thank you so much this informative film. Fortunately there are many more people discovering the great outdoors. Unfortunately many are true beginners. Any tips you provide can save a life. My tips, take some classes before venturing out. There are so many of the outfitters who provide really great info for little money and a few Saturdays of your time. The one other is buy the best equipment you can afford and think about renting from the outfitters 1st. You will save money in the end. Both will get you home with smiles. Speaking of little cuties.........: )
very good tips, I would add (aside from all the common basics) 1) cheap, light, monocular (half of a binocular) 8x20 or 10x25 or similar. This helps u find portages. 2) plastic cutting board (double duty as blade if paddle lost/broken) . I eat out of pot so I don't carry plates/bowls. 3) strong thread and needle for repair 4) compass in boat (get a good map bearing on land then find the RIGHT portage) 5) very bright shirt or clothing to wave down water taxi/help 6) bring a book to read
Amazing tips! But the peanut butter snore was definitely the best !
Tip: add keyring loops or string toggles to the zipper tabs for your tent. Makes it much easier to find and open the fly and doorway at night or when fingers are cold. Also, if you're packing a pot or gas stove inside another pot, separate them with a piece of kitchen paper towel. Stops the rattling, and can be useful tinder or wipe.
Great tips! I have been camping for years and never knew most of these!! Always love your video. As for my hacks, I am a huge fan of pizza buns for canoe trips as they pack well. And a cotton liner in my sleeping bag helps keep my bag cleaner and on hot nights it is nice to not stick to your sleeping bag, and on cold nights it helps insulate even more! Also, I always bring 2 pairs of shoes, one pair that can get wet ( sandals) and another for keeping my feet dry ( blundstones). There is nothing worse then wet feet all the time!
Those are great tips! Thanks for sharing! Btw, if you're interested in trading featured channel spots on our channels, let me know :)
@@ChrisProuse Thank you Chris! Yes, I would appreciate that so much! I just added you. Thank you for the offer! :)
Cool! Just added you! :)
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@@mrsrebeccajoy8381 Thank you! :)
I collect birch bark while I'm at shore when i see a dead tree. No guilt collecting.. I'm in Saskatchewan and do 4-7 day trips in lac la ronge provincial park.. look up twin falls and Roberson falls.. just there last week..solo
I am going to have to give that hot rock tip a try. I am curious if that would keep the condensation down under the fly. If it is just to keep a little warmer while sleeping then a Nalgene filled with hot water accompanying you in the sleeping bag works wonders.
Hey Chris , Julia great tips 🤗. Hope all is going well. Take care, Tom.
Thanks Tom! Hope all's well with you too! :)
Bought an Aeropress coffee maker. Simple and efficient piece of equipment. Enjoy your videos and appreciate the efforts you put into them. From Lismore NSW Australia
Love the videos. You guys helped me learn how to back country and I'm about to do my first solo trip in Algonquin. My tip would be to cook some bacon yourself and take it with you. I'm thinking it should last much longer than uncooked.
Great tips. My added tip would be to take some robust gardening gloves to use when chopping wood and handling the fire. On a long trip with minimal facilities, a small cut or burn can get infected quickly, but wearing leather gloves stops the injury in the first place.
Good well structure tip video
Thanks Kevin! :)
cowboy coffee! try it. you'll like it.
enjoyable, well done.
I knew you ladies had skills, but those roasted marshmallows look next-level perfect.
Great tips. I love your videos. Your voices are so calm and mellow. I don't get why the guys think shouting, crazy editing and loud music is appropriate for camping videos. I go out for the peace and quiet. We've gotten too old and creaky (my partner turns 86 on our Algonquin trip this month) for backcountry canoe camping, which we enjoyed for so many years. Now we stick with developed campgrounds.
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yes! yes! I love your movies, please publish them more often. You are amazing girls.You make great and atmospheric films.Greetings from Poland !
Here's a variation on your Tip 3, which saved my life once in Algonquin Park. I'd lost my map in a canoe spill 5 days in, and retraced my steps as well as I could remember from one lake to the next, but on one (small) lake couldn't find the darn portage! After paddling around it twice, and panicking-I quieted down and thought, portages are meant to get you from one lake to another, but when it rains one lake often spills into another, and the stream is often the shortest connecting point and the lowest-- so that's where a portage is likely be. SO: I paddled around that lake once more and this time LISTENED for the sound of running water, and when I heard it-got out on land and poked around, and there in a culvert, hidden from view from the lake, was the portage sign! Hooray! By the way I used a variation of your Tip 5 (heated rock in pot-actually the hot flattish rock itself) to iron out all the wet gear from that spill--hanging things “near the fire” just either burns them or gets smoke into them often enough. Keep up with these terrific videos, which are just memories of my youth. --A fan
That. Is. Brilliant!
Something tells me that I'll be "hot rock ironing" for many years to come; thank you!
I would lightly roast that little brownie at the bottom so it warms up and if timing is right, it could create a thin crisp outside layer! *droooling*
Came over from Joe Robinet! Great tips and your cinematography skills are on point! Can't wait for more!
BAAAAAABY!!!!! :-) So Cute!!!! Great tips!!! BW, watching on the TV as opposed to computer and the footage looks AMAZING!!!
Great tips! And sleek looking boat! I have the swift keewaydin single canoe! I like the warm water bottle idea. Not sure why I've suffered so many cold nights 🤣
Awesome! Burning sage helps keep mosquitoes away. It works. I saw it on Pinterest.
I seriously adore you two 😇 . Fire Paste (Coghlan) is almost too easy, and Super glue as well as steri strips .... just don't glue parts not wanted stuck together .... fixes stuff too. Definitely deploying the smores variation.
Be well .... take care
On my trip I forgot to take your advice and get a photo of the weather, I guess I was too excited.
My strategy was to get an early start each morning because you're in competition with the others in the back country. I figured you're more likely to find a nice site at 2PM than 5 or 6PM (or in the dark:-). But packing up early means your tent will still be wet from dew and condensation, but you'll have plenty of time to dry it out when you arrive at your next site in the afternoon. Also, I looked for west facing sites so I had more day light when I got there. You can see the east facing sites already in the shade in the afternoon.
I brought instant coffee to save weight and less trash. Try the instant before you leave home to make sure you like it.
The pre-cooked bacon is a great idea. I thought of you two while I was enjoying my bacon.
I had Keen sandals for the portages but mud would get inside and make my feet slide around inside the shoes. I've seen you in videos with hiking boots which might be a better idea.
Thank Julia, Chris and Cedar!
Great video
I like that hot rock tip (4:23). I think you can make it a bit safer to use inside a tent, by putting the cooking vessel with the hot rock inside, on the trivet of the camp stove. Trangia's are very stable and with other makes you should be able to use an extra inverted lid or wind screen to insulate the bottom of the hot pot. Excellent illustration of a camping accident by Julia at 9:12!
I like the bacon idea!!
Thanks
Well done! Love your posts. Algonquin is my second home!
You were doing So well before the hot rock plan. Lol.
Peanut butter s'mores ... genius!
The wizards of Algonquin park.
Great tip looking for low point for portage. I'll also have to remember about airplane mode. A tip I had you might find useful is this; To get a rough point of direction using the sun, (if it's out), multiply GMT (Greenwich time) X 15, and then subtract Longitude to get sun's True bearing. i.e. at 12 noon, in the summer, GMT is 14:00. 14 X 15 = 210. Longitude at Algonquin is appx 78 deg, 210-78 = 132, therefore facing the sun you should be facing appx 130 deg True, (SE) with 310 deg at your back. (NW). You can also use it to get an idea where the sun might rise or set, if you know times for sunrise and sunset.
Sorry. 12 noon in the summer is 1600 GMT, not 1400. 16X15 -78 = 162 degrees T. No wonder I'm always getting lost.
Cut an 8x8" square of one inch thick high density foam. It makes any seat in the back country feel like a cloud!