I good friend of mine on a trip told me the mosquitoes are all heathens - I could not agree with him more. May the wind be at your back and blue skies ahead. Thank you again for such a great update.
Brings back many memories on a lot of levels - numerous ticks and infinite mosquitoes, mosquito nets, lake crossings, river running, swamp and marsh, portaging, Mississippi River paddling, girl that is up for the adventure, etc.. You guys are a great couple. Really enjoying the trip vicariously.
I remember founding this grumpy guy on RUclips, he was hiking the Florida trail, he had 300 followers, I started liking his videos, and waited every day for the new uploads, then he introduced us to Taters, making his videos even better. Today you got 5K followers!! Congrats! I’m enjoying this new adventure!
Wish I was there with y'all. I have a red and yellow, looks like Walt Disney threw up on it kayak, vintage double Helix. Sit-on-top. Absolutely totally comfortable for days of rowing. Got a double for camping and fishing gear in the front. Sound is important to hear what's ahead of you. Rapids make noise. Just found your channel. Enjoying this.
The scenery from the water is beautiful. No idea how Minnesota was ever settled with all the mosquitoes and ticks. Jen seems like she is talking the right amount for a long journey down the Mississippi.
The sky after the dramatic and sudden storm made the storm almost worth it! (Almost. . . plus I was not the one hunkered down. :) Kudos to Taters who maintains a startlingly positive smile, giggle, and attitude despite having to put up with a vibrant Minnesota Air Force (luckily, it seems like more mosquitos at the end and fewer ticks. But then, one tick is one too many. Premethrin to the rescue!)
Nice one ! The river finally becomes a river. The portages are small and going well (so far). And you guys popularity amongst the bug population is growing .🤠Keep it up and stay safe.
There are 9 tick diseases. One disease that the "lone star tick" carries, can be transmitted in 15 minutes. A hot soapy shower is excellent for removing most ticks. I wonder if a citronella candle will disperse the little blood suckers if used just before you want to open the door. Good Luck, Rick
@@kelliesharpe1067 It may have gotten on you after the shower. Treat your clothes with Permethrin or throw them in the washer as you take them off. Ticks are very dangerous now. My wife died from a tick bite 6 years ago. She had anaplasmosis. The test gives 73% false negatives but the doctor relied on that and refused to give her antibiotics until it was too late. Good Luck, Rick
Nothing is more scary than being out in the middle of big water in a violent T-Storm.White caps,water soaking your gear,filling the boat,your husband or wife panic screaming for help,.wind buffeting you about like a cork.Sure glad it didn't last long and that you both are cool, calm and collected... beautiful river and sky shots..that's the river " I could kill you in an instant". Then "I was just running ya'all "
@@FirstChurchofTheMasochistHikes hoping you leave the bugs behind as the river gets larger! Sandbar camping versus the grass will help a lot once it’s an option!
Anything in the headwaters will be too shallow plus you have to portage around dams and such. So earliest would probably be Minneapolis after the big portage there assuming the locks would let you pass
Try essential oils like citronella, cedar wood, lemongrass, peppermint mixed with coconut oil. Rub it on yourself and around the tent. Repels the bugs.
Do you think you guys will get malaria or Lyme disease first? Kinda makes the dogs in Alabama not so bad after all. God bless you two. I couldn’t handle it
It would be ironic to have survived the Appalachian trail only to come out here and get Lyme disease. But the universe does have a sense of humor. After all, I did survive the a T without getting Noro only to get it on the Lonestar trail of all things.
The end of the day was pretty. I'm just wondering when you are going to get out of the channel. Now, I just looked at a map of the river and I had no idea it was so meandering for so long. I just had an idea of it being this big , long straight line.
It’s been more than enough for me. Taters doesn’t use her phone as much so she’s been charging more sporadically. I’d be more comfortable with a little more for two people
Tater, give Matt back the sponge and buy yourself a handheld bilge pump for those days when the weather, be it rain or waves, fills the canoe with lots of water.
I'm one who inherently believes there is always a need of a bilge pump, even if only for self-defense against marauding mosquitoes. On a more serious note, I was concerned by the fact that you were out crossing the big lake in questionable weather without the PFDs on. Old enough to be your aunt, so here is my pitch. You teach new climbers and hikers how to stay safe, so why aren't you practicing safe canoeing when out on the open water? If the Good Ship Taters sinks, who is going to keep us amused with stories of adventures on the mighty Miss?
@susanlupton2079 we have them on whenever we get to pay attention conditions. We always have them at hand (you can see the red and yellow in some of the boat shots) and pull them on when things get serious. Which is also when we aren’t filming since we can’t really futz around with the camera.
Matt, thanks for the very reasonable explanation of why the PFDs never appeared on the two of you in the videos. Your grumpy safety minded aunt sees an opportunity for a public safety announcement. Tell folks that you do put on your pfds when conditions indicate and we don't see them because those are times you are paying attention to the water and not documenting upcoming disasters. No one should come away from the video series assuming that water travel is inherently safe. Could add a running shtick about life jacket days as well as the number of portages. Are there built in buoyancy chambers in both ends of your kevlar canoe? I'm assuming that is what you are using as a footrest when lounging in the front seat. All of this coming from a kayaker who loves being out in her composite boats with internal bulkheads, her bilge pump in sight on the deck, while religiously wearing her pfd. Have to admit that I'd have double thoughts about that article of faith when bushwhacking the headwater. Onward and downward. Can't wait for the epic rants as you get to the busier sections of the Miss. Pollution, stealth camping, idiot human beings, and pizza with beer so near and yet so far. Susan@@FirstChurchofTheMasochistHikes
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I good friend of mine on a trip told me the mosquitoes are all heathens - I could not agree with him more. May the wind be at your back and blue skies ahead. Thank you again for such a great update.
Brings back many memories on a lot of levels - numerous ticks and infinite mosquitoes, mosquito nets, lake crossings, river running, swamp and marsh, portaging, Mississippi River paddling, girl that is up for the adventure, etc.. You guys are a great couple. Really enjoying the trip vicariously.
Congrats on 5K subscribers! Onward to 100K!!
Drunk Numb Nuts…THE nemesis of paddlers on lakes all across the Midwest. 😂
I remember founding this grumpy guy on RUclips, he was hiking the Florida trail, he had 300 followers, I started liking his videos, and waited every day for the new uploads, then he introduced us to Taters, making his videos even better. Today you got 5K followers!! Congrats! I’m enjoying this new adventure!
Awe, thanks!
Matt, your camp friends doing the entire length too?
That is their plan. There is also another guy a few days ahead we hear
Wish I was there with y'all. I have a red and yellow, looks like Walt Disney threw up on it kayak, vintage double Helix. Sit-on-top. Absolutely totally comfortable for days of rowing. Got a double for camping and fishing gear in the front. Sound is important to hear what's ahead of you. Rapids make noise. Just found your channel. Enjoying this.
Such a great day, and a rainbow to celebrate no death !
New subscriber and enjoying this river trip. Can't wait till you get to my native Wisconsin.🌞
This series is absolutely brilliant 😂
The scenery from the water is beautiful. No idea how Minnesota was ever settled with all the mosquitoes and ticks. Jen seems like she is talking the right amount for a long journey down the Mississippi.
You were really lucky to have a calm day crossing Cass Lake!
That was crazy! Nice sunset.
The sky after the dramatic and sudden storm made the storm almost worth it! (Almost. . . plus I was not the one hunkered down. :) Kudos to Taters who maintains a startlingly positive smile, giggle, and attitude despite having to put up with a vibrant Minnesota Air Force (luckily, it seems like more mosquitos at the end and fewer ticks. But then, one tick is one too many. Premethrin to the rescue!)
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Sorry. June is the worst month for mosquitoes in Minnesota. The ticks are particularly bad this year too.
Well that’s a relief. I’d hate to think they get worse… :)
Nice one ! The river finally becomes a river. The portages are small and going well (so far). And you guys popularity amongst the bug population is growing .🤠Keep it up and stay safe.
I have seen that many skeeters all of once and it was in ... Arkansas ... 👀
Watching Deliverance before backpacking used to be a tradition with us! Squeal like a pig!!
There are 9 tick diseases. One disease that the "lone star tick" carries, can be transmitted in 15 minutes. A hot soapy shower is excellent for removing most ticks. I wonder if a citronella candle will disperse the little blood suckers if used just before you want to open the door. Good Luck, Rick
I actually can’t even count the times I’m come home from hiking and taken a long, hot shower…and then an hour later there’s a tick crawling on me.
@@kelliesharpe1067 It may have gotten on you after the shower. Treat your clothes with Permethrin or throw them in the washer as you take them off. Ticks are very dangerous now. My wife died from a tick bite 6 years ago. She had anaplasmosis. The test gives 73% false negatives but the doctor relied on that and refused to give her antibiotics until it was too late. Good Luck, Rick
Nothing is more scary than being out in the middle of big water in a violent T-Storm.White caps,water soaking your gear,filling the boat,your husband or wife panic screaming for help,.wind buffeting you about like a cork.Sure glad it didn't last long and that you both are cool, calm and collected... beautiful river and sky shots..that's the river " I could kill you in an instant". Then "I was just running ya'all "
Holy cow is that some mosquitoes! Jen actually looked like the Muslim ladies in Qatar. Beautiful rainbow and sunset! Paddle on!
Is Jen doing most of the work? 😳 hhahahaha Do you have PFDs in the canoe? Kudos for putting up with those bugs…. 😂
Jen doesn’t take the same joy in filming and taking pictures that I do :). We do have PFDs at hand
@@FirstChurchofTheMasochistHikes hoping you leave the bugs behind as the river gets larger! Sandbar camping versus the grass will help a lot once it’s an option!
We stayed on a sandbar last night and it was still bad but better. We’re planning to lean on those a little more assuming they stay an option
Great series! Can you tell me where one could begin floating down the mississippi on a shanty boat?
Anything in the headwaters will be too shallow plus you have to portage around dams and such. So earliest would probably be Minneapolis after the big portage there assuming the locks would let you pass
Thanks, Matt if you learn how to paddle Taters wouldn’t have to work so hard hehe. ✌🏻👊🏼
Get a thermocell they give you 15 ft of mosquito tick protection
Try essential oils like citronella, cedar wood, lemongrass, peppermint mixed with coconut oil. Rub it on yourself and around the tent. Repels the bugs.
Do you think you guys will get malaria or Lyme disease first? Kinda makes the dogs in Alabama not so bad after all. God bless you two. I couldn’t handle it
It would be ironic to have survived the Appalachian trail only to come out here and get Lyme disease. But the universe does have a sense of humor. After all, I did survive the a T without getting Noro only to get it on the Lonestar trail of all things.
The end of the day was pretty. I'm just wondering when you are going to get out of the channel. Now, I just looked at a map of the river and I had no idea it was so meandering for so long. I just had an idea of it being this big , long straight line.
Sorry about the storm but they’re kind of worth that beautiful sky
It was beautiful once we were relatively certain we weren’t about to be struck by lightning… :)
How is the charging station working? Are you getting enough from the panels to fully recharge your phone each day?
It’s been more than enough for me. Taters doesn’t use her phone as much so she’s been charging more sporadically. I’d be more comfortable with a little more for two people
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Ah. Looks like a great design for this type of trip.
Use cedar and lavender oil on your skin. Ticks and mosquitoes hate it.
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Yep, definitely saved me 2-3 months of misery.
Tater, give Matt back the sponge and buy yourself a handheld bilge pump for those days when the weather, be it rain or waves, fills the canoe with lots of water.
We have one of those at home for the sea kayaks but we’ve yet to really get that level of water in the boat
I'm one who inherently believes there is always a need of a bilge pump, even if only for self-defense against marauding mosquitoes.
On a more serious note, I was concerned by the fact that you were out crossing the big lake in questionable weather without the PFDs on. Old enough to be your aunt, so here is my pitch. You teach new climbers and hikers how to stay safe, so why aren't you practicing safe canoeing when out on the open water?
If the Good Ship Taters sinks, who is going to keep us amused with stories of adventures on the mighty Miss?
@susanlupton2079 we have them on whenever we get to pay attention conditions. We always have them at hand (you can see the red and yellow in some of the boat shots) and pull them on when things get serious. Which is also when we aren’t filming since we can’t really futz around with the camera.
Matt, thanks for the very reasonable explanation of why the PFDs never appeared on the two of you in the videos. Your grumpy safety minded aunt sees an opportunity for a public safety announcement. Tell folks that you do put on your pfds when conditions indicate and we don't see them because those are times you are paying attention to the water and not documenting upcoming disasters. No one should come away from the video series assuming that water travel is inherently safe. Could add a running shtick about life jacket days as well as the number of portages.
Are there built in buoyancy chambers in both ends of your kevlar canoe? I'm assuming that is what you are using as a footrest when lounging in the front seat.
All of this coming from a kayaker who loves being out in her composite boats with internal bulkheads, her bilge pump in sight on the deck, while religiously wearing her pfd. Have to admit that I'd have double thoughts about that article of faith when bushwhacking the headwater.
Onward and downward. Can't wait for the epic rants as you get to the busier sections of the Miss. Pollution, stealth camping, idiot human beings, and pizza with beer so near and yet so far. Susan@@FirstChurchofTheMasochistHikes
this looks absolutely miserable. but good for you guys braving the elements
*memorable* :)
Play faster, I hear canoeists.