You ever get some time head over to Killarney. I know the "chill" you get being in that energy. It's just as good over on the bay and Phillip Edward Island is an incredible place to overnight after a day in the 'yak. May see you around either place this year. Enjoy and thanks for sharing.
I’ve car camped in Killarney but haven’t been in its interior. I’ve heard it’s beautiful, but it’s small and popular, which means I either book 5 months in advance or I don’t go - and I’m not that organized ;). Will get there eventually I’m sure!
Good Times in a Kayak. I'm new to your channel and glad that I found it. Looking forward to taking in more of your content... Dennis, Canoehound Adventures
Hey Dennis! Someone told me about your channel a week or so ago and I subscribed then. Been working through your live broadcasts whenever I find a few minutes - good stuff! As to the tent peg versus orange peeler, it’s entirely possible you’re right. I only glanced at it when filming. I don’t even remember picking it up later to put in my garbage bag, but hopefully I did!
Thank you! I don’t know of anyone portaging a sit on top, but I’m sure they must exist - it’s not like I know of many people portaging sit-ins either! My yoke design wouldn’t work for that type of kayak, but no doubt there’s something that would get the job done.
Kayak Camper thanks for the quick reply. I’m a sit on top person here in Massachusetts, but I’m trying to figure out if I want to switch to a solo canoe. I’ve got a couple of long kayak paddles i could use with a solo canoe. That’s so cool that you engineered your own yoke! It looks like your kayak weighs like 25 lbs or so. My small kayak weighs 50 lb. My tandem weighs 60 lb. Crazy! Anyway! Great vids and I can’t wait to watch your other vids!
Not gonna lie, it was pretty nice having a chair. But it's still likely going to stay home most of the time. On shorter and/or easier trips I'll bring it along though.
They are nice but the weight and space is a price to pay. If you ever do a black route, bring it. Some campsites don't have benches or they are falling apart so it saves sitting on the ground. And of course, base camping trips. I don't think you do those though.
Yeah, not much of a base camper - I'm usually on the move almost every day. My usual "chair" is a Therm-a-Rest Z seat - basically a foam pad. With or without a bench that's usually enough for me.
Glad you enjoyed it Troy! Looks like, best case scenario, our first trips this year will be in the heart of bug season. But I’ll be out there anyway. Just me and 10,000 tiny little friends ;)
Thanks for this video! It reminds me of a late Sept. solo yak trip I did from Cache to Head and got behind because of all the beaver dam slogging. I ended up portaging in the cold rain & dark then paddling in the dark in a down pour on Head, which was a new lake for me. Couldn't see 10ft in front of me, I navigated by the GPS and the sound of the falls to get to my site. Sure was glad for proper gear that trip.
@@KayakCamper Yeah, 6 time zones to the east, atm. South Africa with some family on their farm. Just into mid Autumn now. Plenty of time to research some decent, yet affordable roof racks for the Ram quad cab.
I don't have any personal experience with them, but I know you can get sort of strap-on kayak blocks for the roof rather than needing an actual roof rack, if a single kayak is the only thing you need it for. Enjoy your time in South Africa!
@@KayakCamper When my wife gets her visa there'll be 2 boats. I have an extend-a-truck T bar that works, but was hoping to use the bed for cargo. Meh, its a quad cab so the gear can go in the back seat.
yes ty ! going nuts no trips yet because of this covid thing and everything closed. This video and others like it keeps me sane. wish it was 2 hours long though lol ! stay safe !
That sunrise blew me away,just awesome.gonna have to binge watch your videos,subscribe for sure.music is soothing ,so is your voice.keep it simple and real.thank you
Being out on the water already as the sun came up was pretty cool in and of itself, and then it happened to be a gorgeous sunrise to boot! Glad you enjoyed it Connie!
Thanks Andrew. The short answer is "very carefully" ;). The longer answer is I have videos and information on my website that goes into more detail - although I haven't updated either in ages.
Excelente expedição meu irmão de Remo. Que consigamos cada dia mostrar esse estilo de vida. Caiaque , camping e pesca. Família do Remo. Very good SOU CAIAQUEIRO RS
On these trips.. can you see someone using a kayak dolly on these portages you have to cross...the kayak i have is right around 80 lbs and am looking for options so i don't have to carry it most of the time..
Most portages in Algonquin are rocky and rooty, and a dolly wouldn’t work out as a result. The exception are those expressly marked as cart trails, but those are few and far between I’m afraid.
Kayak Camper appreciate the info... guess I'll have to break out the pocket book and purchase something lighter... this is definately a bucket list must do for me... Be safe and keep up the great vids!!
Opeongo to Proulx is a cart trail, paddle down to big crow (gorgeous lake) then a long long cart trail into Hogan. That’s a trip you can do with no carrying.
It was indeed a gorgeous morning, which is why I was so “late” (for me anyway) getting on my way. Had to spend some time just appreciating the moment first!
Thanks Ed, I appreciate it! I was out a week ago and was lucky enough to get windy days. The portages were bad, but my campsite (on McIntosh) was virtually bug free. Have a great trip!
Glad you enjoyed it Steve! That was my last trip sadly. Now I’ve got nothing to do but think of the fact that we can’t go camping. Maybe I’ll work on a remix ;)
In Algonquin, the black flies and mosquitoes are typically out around the third week of May - but it very much depends on the Spring weather and when the ice clears off the lakes. The entire month of June is usually pretty miserable for bugs (especially the black flies). As you get into July, the black flies disappear, the mosquitoes are still abundant, and then the deer flies come out. By early August the bug situation is usually pretty decent other than when you're deep in the forest. By late August they're all but gone, and as you get deeper into September and beyond you'll be entirely bug free. But so much depends on the specific weather conditions during the year that these are very general statements only. Even in the heart of black fly season you can enjoy relatively bug-free camping if it's windy, or it's been a dry Spring. I've had brutal June camping trips, but I've also had ones where the bugs were a non-issue.
Sorry to hear your plans got squashed Derek. I’m dying to get out there, but I’ve sort of kind of accepted the current reality. But then Algonquin lakes haven’t shed their ice yet. It’s easy to be philosophical while I can’t be there yet anyway. When the ice is off, that’s when I’ll really start going crazy.
Not entirely sure what you're referring to here Jay, although maybe it's something specific I said in this video? If you're referring to me portaging in the dark, that was by choice in the early morning - I had to get to work!
@@KayakCamper no no I think it was because you were trying to book the site last minute or something or other......I was merely stating the consequences of accidently camping somewhere without the right permission kind of thing
I didn't camp anywhere I wasn't booked on this trip, but certainly it's happened. I would never camp somewhere like David Lake - with one reservable campsite - without being booked there, as it's pretty much a given you'd be taking that site away from the rightful 'owners'. I've never yet had to make camp on a portage trail, but I'm sure it'll happen eventually!
Nice job Bob, I see you brought a camp chair , was it worth the weight? I have never done a portage in the dark that was some magical footage of the sunrise.
Since it was just a two nighter, I figured the chair weighed less than all the food I would normally be carrying so I might as well give it a shot. It’s a nice luxury for sure, but I’ll still call it a luxury, not a necessity. It’ll be staying home on most trips I think. That was my first portage in the dark and it turned out to be no big deal - the headlamp lit the way quite well. More challenging at times to pick up the trail though. And yeah, getting to Ralph Bice in time for sunrise was pretty amazing.
HI. I'm dumb as a box of rocks when it comes to this sort of excursion,, but what is the real purpose of the portage's .I'm from Florida an I don't have any idea . Be safe
Hey Donna, Nobody's portaging because it's fun, I promise you that! Algonquin Provincial Park has over 2,400 lakes in it. Many of them are connected by streams and rivers that can be paddled, but many aren't. And so almost all routes in Algonquin involve some degree of carrying your boat and gear overland to get from one body of water to another. On this trip, for example, I had 14 total portages. The shortest was only 55 meters, the longest was 2.4 kilometers (1.5 miles).
@@KayakCamper Thank u for the info,,I kind of thought that was the reason but I didn't want to say that in case I was wrong. I've watched a couple of the other guys canoeing in that beautiful park an I would love to be able to visit this place. Canada is an awesome place with some of the most beautiful scenery I have ever seen . We don't see anything like that down here in Florida . Enjoy all those surroundings as much as u can an be safe ,,stay well . 👌👋
It’s really cool you share these videos
Any day with a kayak on gorgeous water is a good day!
You won't get any argument from me!
Excellent video,thank you
Thanks Connie, glad you enjoyed it!
Looking forward to the next vid. I’m off to Rain Lake once all is normalized.
Hamilton, Ontario
Looking forward to having a chance to take some new footage! Here’s hoping we can all get out there soon.
Thanks for sharing . I was in Algonquin several weeks ago with my best friend on Allen lake.. such an amazing place
Thanks for sharing
You ever get some time head over to Killarney. I know the "chill" you get being in that energy. It's just as good over on the bay and Phillip Edward Island is an incredible place to overnight after a day in the 'yak. May see you around either place this year. Enjoy and thanks for sharing.
I’ve car camped in Killarney but haven’t been in its interior. I’ve heard it’s beautiful, but it’s small and popular, which means I either book 5 months in advance or I don’t go - and I’m not that organized ;). Will get there eventually I’m sure!
Great video. At least in September the bug season is over.
You cannot rely on weather forecasts.
Good Times in a Kayak. I'm new to your channel and glad that I found it. Looking forward to taking in more of your content... Dennis, Canoehound Adventures
I don't think that was a tent peg... that looked like an orange peeler from Tupperware... correct me if i am wrong
Hey Dennis! Someone told me about your channel a week or so ago and I subscribed then. Been working through your live broadcasts whenever I find a few minutes - good stuff! As to the tent peg versus orange peeler, it’s entirely possible you’re right. I only glanced at it when filming. I don’t even remember picking it up later to put in my garbage bag, but hopefully I did!
Great video!
I really like your style! Very chill! Very mellow. Beautiful! Have you ever heard of anyone paddling and portaging with a sit on top?
Thank you! I don’t know of anyone portaging a sit on top, but I’m sure they must exist - it’s not like I know of many people portaging sit-ins either! My yoke design wouldn’t work for that type of kayak, but no doubt there’s something that would get the job done.
Kayak Camper thanks for the quick reply. I’m a sit on top person here in Massachusetts, but I’m trying to figure out if I want to switch to a solo canoe. I’ve got a couple of long kayak paddles i could use with a solo canoe. That’s so cool that you engineered your own yoke! It looks like your kayak weighs like 25 lbs or so. My small kayak weighs 50 lb. My tandem weighs 60 lb. Crazy! Anyway! Great vids and I can’t wait to watch your other vids!
Really nice video
Honest depiction of what it takes at 18:12.....just gotta power thru it man...great video as always.....the real deal....thanks!
Thanks Kurt, I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for the calming shots and adventure we can't do right now! Calms the soul.
We’ll get out there eventually!
Agreed! Did you like your chair?
Not gonna lie, it was pretty nice having a chair. But it's still likely going to stay home most of the time. On shorter and/or easier trips I'll bring it along though.
They are nice but the weight and space is a price to pay. If you ever do a black route, bring it. Some campsites don't have benches or they are falling apart so it saves sitting on the ground. And of course, base camping trips. I don't think you do those though.
Yeah, not much of a base camper - I'm usually on the move almost every day. My usual "chair" is a Therm-a-Rest Z seat - basically a foam pad. With or without a bench that's usually enough for me.
Another great one, great timing the day we all get confirmation that our spring plans are put off for a month. Be safe! Thanks again Bob!!
Glad you enjoyed it Troy! Looks like, best case scenario, our first trips this year will be in the heart of bug season. But I’ll be out there anyway. Just me and 10,000 tiny little friends ;)
Thanks for this video! It reminds me of a late Sept. solo yak trip I did from Cache to Head and got behind because of all the beaver dam slogging. I ended up portaging in the cold rain & dark then paddling in the dark in a down pour on Head, which was a new lake for me. Couldn't see 10ft in front of me, I navigated by the GPS and the sound of the falls to get to my site. Sure was glad for proper gear that trip.
Yikes, that doesn’t sound like fun. At least the toughest trips make for the best stories!
Thanks for another fantastic trip Bob! What a great way to enjoy my morning coffee. Can't wait to get back home to Maine and put the yak in again.
Judging by the hour of your morning coffee, I’d say you must be very far from Maine just now. Hope you’re safe and sound wherever you are!
@@KayakCamper Yeah, 6 time zones to the east, atm. South Africa with some family on their farm. Just into mid Autumn now. Plenty of time to research some decent, yet affordable roof racks for the Ram quad cab.
I don't have any personal experience with them, but I know you can get sort of strap-on kayak blocks for the roof rather than needing an actual roof rack, if a single kayak is the only thing you need it for. Enjoy your time in South Africa!
@@KayakCamper When my wife gets her visa there'll be 2 boats. I have an extend-a-truck T bar that works, but was hoping to use the bed for cargo. Meh, its a quad cab so the gear can go in the back seat.
yes ty ! going nuts no trips yet because of this covid thing and everything closed. This video and others like it keeps me sane. wish it was 2 hours long though lol ! stay safe !
Well, since we can’t go camping I’ll have lots of time to make an extended cut version ;)
That sunrise blew me away,just awesome.gonna have to binge watch your videos,subscribe for sure.music is soothing ,so is your voice.keep it simple and real.thank you
Being out on the water already as the sun came up was pretty cool in and of itself, and then it happened to be a gorgeous sunrise to boot! Glad you enjoyed it Connie!
Awesome video how do you pack all your stuff lol
Thanks Andrew. The short answer is "very carefully" ;). The longer answer is I have videos and information on my website that goes into more detail - although I haven't updated either in ages.
Had my May trip cancelled by email today. Thx for again the great video.
Sorry to hear that Gwyn. The park closure extension didn’t surprise me, but that doesn’t make it hurt any less. Hopefully we’ll be out there in June.
Excelente expedição meu irmão de Remo.
Que consigamos cada dia mostrar esse estilo de vida.
Caiaque , camping e pesca.
Família do Remo.
Very good
SOU CAIAQUEIRO RS
Obrigado, Familia do Remo!
On these trips.. can you see someone using a kayak dolly on these portages you have to cross...the kayak i have is right around 80 lbs and am looking for options so i don't have to carry it most of the time..
Most portages in Algonquin are rocky and rooty, and a dolly wouldn’t work out as a result. The exception are those expressly marked as cart trails, but those are few and far between I’m afraid.
Kayak Camper appreciate the info... guess I'll have to break out the pocket book and purchase something lighter... this is definately a bucket list must do for me...
Be safe and keep up the great vids!!
Opeongo to Proulx is a cart trail, paddle down to big crow (gorgeous lake) then a long long cart trail into Hogan. That’s a trip you can do with no carrying.
that morning on misty was sweet.
It was indeed a gorgeous morning, which is why I was so “late” (for me anyway) getting on my way. Had to spend some time just appreciating the moment first!
Love ur vids, man. I can't wait to hit the Algonquin backcountry, again. Going in a week and im stoked (but not about the blackflies or mosquitos lol)
Thanks Ed, I appreciate it! I was out a week ago and was lucky enough to get windy days. The portages were bad, but my campsite (on McIntosh) was virtually bug free.
Have a great trip!
What perfect timing buddy, been waiting for a video. Hope we get to get out this year crappy start. Stay safe!
Glad you enjoyed it Steve! That was my last trip sadly. Now I’ve got nothing to do but think of the fact that we can’t go camping. Maybe I’ll work on a remix ;)
When is bug season?
In Algonquin, the black flies and mosquitoes are typically out around the third week of May - but it very much depends on the Spring weather and when the ice clears off the lakes. The entire month of June is usually pretty miserable for bugs (especially the black flies). As you get into July, the black flies disappear, the mosquitoes are still abundant, and then the deer flies come out. By early August the bug situation is usually pretty decent other than when you're deep in the forest. By late August they're all but gone, and as you get deeper into September and beyond you'll be entirely bug free.
But so much depends on the specific weather conditions during the year that these are very general statements only. Even in the heart of black fly season you can enjoy relatively bug-free camping if it's windy, or it's been a dry Spring. I've had brutal June camping trips, but I've also had ones where the bugs were a non-issue.
This was just what I needed after learning that COVID19 has squashed my May backcountry camping.
Sorry to hear your plans got squashed Derek. I’m dying to get out there, but I’ve sort of kind of accepted the current reality. But then Algonquin lakes haven’t shed their ice yet. It’s easy to be philosophical while I can’t be there yet anyway. When the ice is off, that’s when I’ll really start going crazy.
Well you should be happy to know the back country is open. Enjoy.
so you pitch a tent off the path........anyone asks you say it got dark I had to pitch camp for safety.........
Not entirely sure what you're referring to here Jay, although maybe it's something specific I said in this video? If you're referring to me portaging in the dark, that was by choice in the early morning - I had to get to work!
@@KayakCamper no no I think it was because you were trying to book the site last minute or something or other......I was merely stating the consequences of accidently camping somewhere without the right permission kind of thing
I didn't camp anywhere I wasn't booked on this trip, but certainly it's happened. I would never camp somewhere like David Lake - with one reservable campsite - without being booked there, as it's pretty much a given you'd be taking that site away from the rightful 'owners'. I've never yet had to make camp on a portage trail, but I'm sure it'll happen eventually!
Nice job Bob, I see you brought a camp chair , was it worth the weight? I have never done a portage in the dark that was some magical footage of the sunrise.
Since it was just a two nighter, I figured the chair weighed less than all the food I would normally be carrying so I might as well give it a shot. It’s a nice luxury for sure, but I’ll still call it a luxury, not a necessity. It’ll be staying home on most trips I think.
That was my first portage in the dark and it turned out to be no big deal - the headlamp lit the way quite well. More challenging at times to pick up the trail though. And yeah, getting to Ralph Bice in time for sunrise was pretty amazing.
HI. I'm dumb as a box of rocks when it comes to this sort of excursion,, but what is the real purpose of the portage's .I'm from Florida an I don't have any idea . Be safe
Hey Donna,
Nobody's portaging because it's fun, I promise you that! Algonquin Provincial Park has over 2,400 lakes in it. Many of them are connected by streams and rivers that can be paddled, but many aren't. And so almost all routes in Algonquin involve some degree of carrying your boat and gear overland to get from one body of water to another. On this trip, for example, I had 14 total portages. The shortest was only 55 meters, the longest was 2.4 kilometers (1.5 miles).
@@KayakCamper Thank u for the info,,I kind of thought that was the reason but I didn't want to say that in case I was wrong. I've watched a couple of the other guys canoeing in that beautiful park an I would love to be able to visit this place. Canada is an awesome place with some of the most beautiful scenery I have ever seen . We don't see anything like that down here in Florida . Enjoy all those surroundings as much as u can an be safe ,,stay well . 👌👋