Paddling from Wales to England in a folding Kayak

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  • Опубликовано: 24 янв 2025

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  • @ColinSlocombe
    @ColinSlocombe 9 месяцев назад +4

    The sound of birds a camp fire 🔥 along with fun sounds brilliant to me 😊

  • @susanthomson2550
    @susanthomson2550 11 месяцев назад +21

    I love how your natural and real Andy, no fakeness, just having fun.😊 love watching your videos.

  • @bridgetmarden7224
    @bridgetmarden7224 Год назад +128

    As a 48 yr old w serious health issues I can't do what you and Simon do......😢 but I live vicariously through you guys ❤ thank you for another great adventure and beautiful scenery ❤ I love all of your guys videos. Thank you so much for bringing me along for the ride . God bless you guys always

    • @georgeharris7513
      @georgeharris7513 Год назад +12

      Ur much stronger than u think bridget, last year I was on an operating table having a major operation. I'm not gonna lie the guys really helped me through this trip and so did my lady! Without them I highly doubt I would have attempted it. But I'm so glad we all did it together, me and rachel won't forget it that's gor sure 😁😁👍 Andy and Simon really are true gentlemen 😁

    • @JoshuaShaneSmith
      @JoshuaShaneSmith Год назад +5

      @@georgeharris7513 Well done George! :)

    • @jeromethiel4323
      @jeromethiel4323 Год назад +12

      If you have a yard, you can always camp out in your backyard. Not exactly the same, but pretty close. And can be seriously fun with the right company.
      And you are home, in case you need it, and medical help (EMT) is available. But you can pretend.

    • @marloespeters8404
      @marloespeters8404 Год назад +3

      ​@@jeromethiel4323Yeah that's such a great idea ! And she can ask people to camp with her in the backyard,in case she needs help

    • @Phantomhomes
      @Phantomhomes Год назад +4

      You are strong. My mother is overweight and had 5 valves bypassed to her heart 1 year ago. All she wants is to go camping with my toddler and working hard to do it. Everything takes work and time but if you have your mind set on one thing to do or a list it makes that hard work worth it. I have a destroyed knee and 3 slipped disks and hiked 128 miles on the Appalachian trail in 3 weeks. It just takes time and work. You can do it.

  • @georgeharris7513
    @georgeharris7513 Год назад +22

    Epic buddy!!! U caught way more on film than I thought u did! 😁😁 thanks again for comming it was a blast! 😁😁👍👍

    • @ap7639
      @ap7639 Год назад

      Liar

    • @georgeharris7513
      @georgeharris7513 Год назад

      @@ap7639 liar?

    • @joanhuggett5164
      @joanhuggett5164 Год назад +1

      @@georgeharris7513 They're jealous you got to camp with Andy and Simon. I'm looking forward to Simon's coverage. Maybe we'll see and hear a bit more from you George.

    • @georgeharris7513
      @georgeharris7513 Год назад +2

      Oh I see 🤣 I was wondering what they ment by liar? 🤣🤣 the trip was fantastic and yes I am really the chunky fella in the video 👍🤣🤣

    • @ap7639
      @ap7639 Год назад

      @@georgeharris7513 lure

  • @bertmoore4092
    @bertmoore4092 Год назад +17

    That's the first folding kayak that I have ever seen. Looks like a relaxing fun trip for all.

  • @rachelsimonds5362
    @rachelsimonds5362 Год назад +11

    Epic video! So glad to be a part of it! Still love those close ups!! Had me cracking up 😂😂

    • @samchild1759
      @samchild1759 Год назад +2

      The sheep were most happy with your "you're welcome" at the end.
      Looked like a great trip. The folding kayak scares me though 😳

    • @rachelsimonds5362
      @rachelsimonds5362 Год назад +2

      @Sam Child there was so much wildlife! The swans you see were with us the whole 3 days too! And lots of babies too! The kayak is brilliant! Completely waterproof, unless you tip too far 🤣

  • @DarrenVaughan-j6j
    @DarrenVaughan-j6j Год назад +24

    Hi Andy. Loved the video. Love seeing you and Simon together. You both have so much fun together. Looking forward to seeing the cabin build. Thanks for all your hard work filming. Absolutely beautiful scenery!!!

  • @simonablokeinthewoods
    @simonablokeinthewoods Год назад +6

    Superb matey! You captured the essence perfectly (all the essence! 😂) it was a fun trip amongst great company! Ni

  • @thizizliz
    @thizizliz Год назад +21

    Wow Andy! After the last Sweden trip, I thought we'd never see you in a kayak again - much less with Simon! But this looked like you were really having a good time and gaining confidence - terrific fun to see. Thanks for taking us along.

  • @loudoret353
    @loudoret353 Год назад +5

    That looks like a fun trip - all the better to share it with friends. Thanks for the film :)

  • @tthomp57
    @tthomp57 Год назад +3

    Like Bridget, I'm 62 and also living vicariously through you and Simon. What a great trip, great river, really great camp spot, cool bivvy/tent and great friends! Nice Island too! You guys ever try fly fishing? I used to go to a river about 9 hours away that's in the middle of the Mark Twain National forest, so there's no bridges, no houses, electric lines, roads, cattle, cell service or anything at all! Just pristine wilderness. Only a jet trail now and then or you'd think you were in the 18th century. I'd go out for a week at a time and sometimes never see another human. Just lots of wildlife. I sure wish I'd had the video equipment you have and could have made a record of it all, but that was 15 ears ago. Fly fishing for rainbow trout all day every day! It looks so much like where you all were it's amazing. Halfway around the world. Thank you for making this wonderful video of it for me! I hope I can get my health back and go back there next year! If any of you want to make a trip this far away, It's the Eleven Point river in southern Missouri. I'll guide if you'll help me get along... Just plan on a week on the river. October is the time to do it. Thanks again for the video!

  • @danielgeng2306
    @danielgeng2306 Год назад +4

    If you said you didn’t take on water I would’ve been surprised! Lol props to you for being able to get in that thing without sinking it ! Glad you survived!

  • @maxineredfern3380
    @maxineredfern3380 Год назад +13

    Loved this trip Andy, love to see you and Simon out on the water, u 2 are hilarious together, it did make me chuckle when u both had your hoods up in the morning 😂❤. Maxx

  • @NYDRAINS
    @NYDRAINS Год назад +7

    You'll need to call Post10 for the beavers dams! Lol. I must say that canoe did look a tad flimsy and shallow for my liking but still very interesting! Great upload Andy 😎👍

  • @rolandprice5897
    @rolandprice5897 Год назад +10

    Beautiful scenery and great people. Thanks for a great antidote for a very shite week Andy, Simon, George and Rachael.

  • @craigc828
    @craigc828 Год назад +5

    Anyone else catch the Holy Grail reference? Thanks for another great video Andy. Cheers from Toronto, Canada.

    • @pyronymph-868
      @pyronymph-868 9 месяцев назад +1

      We are the knights who say "Ni"! ...And another shrubbery over there... A really nice one

    • @kathleenjeffery4079
      @kathleenjeffery4079 9 месяцев назад

      😂😂 yep , you've got to be on the ball with these guys. 😂 ❤ from Australia

    • @SubPablum
      @SubPablum 9 месяцев назад

      My understanding is they are no longer the knights who say Ni!

  • @ColinSlocombe
    @ColinSlocombe 9 месяцев назад +1

    Looks so peaceful on the river seven andy

  • @kingrafa3938
    @kingrafa3938 Год назад +14

    What an adventure Andy, Simon and friends.

  • @jeanettanorton5646
    @jeanettanorton5646 Год назад +3

    I really love your videos 😊😍. Thanks for sharing this with me 🙏😊👍👍👍. Hello from Indiana USA and this 62 year old lady 😮.

  • @eileenmaschal9505
    @eileenmaschal9505 Год назад +6

    I can’t remembering being lost in a video…I throughly enjoyed your adventure…you guys were great together as usual.

  • @jamesellsworth9673
    @jamesellsworth9673 Год назад +6

    Developing different expressions and 'looks' is an important part of being a RUclips video personality. It seems to be fun for you and Simon on this adventure.

  • @paintbrushful
    @paintbrushful Год назад +8

    Love seeing your adventures....Your "behind the scenes" preparations must take almost as much work. Maybe someday you can give us a peak into your shop and editing room!

  • @thunderjoy7250
    @thunderjoy7250 Год назад +10

    Who let 1 rip 🤣🤣🤣💨💨💨💨..better out than in as they say😅

    • @vikkibrimicombe9115
      @vikkibrimicombe9115 10 месяцев назад

      I had to check it wasn’t just me who heard it 😂

  • @iaingodfrey9877
    @iaingodfrey9877 Год назад +5

    I love the origami kayak. Very neat and portable. Fantastic adventure!

  • @celestecolton1638
    @celestecolton1638 11 месяцев назад +1

    Watching you brings back so many memories of when I was younger and in scouts, and we would go camping and enjoy the wilderness, we were never as creative or as innovative as you, though, you have brought camping to a whole new level, I love watching your videos, I now live vicariously through watching you and your friends go camping being that I have been physically disabled for years, the scenery that you show all of us is absolutely breathtaking, thank you so much for all that you do, look forward to all of your videos

  • @manitobuckles
    @manitobuckles Год назад +14

    Obviously, this will be epic!
    Can't wait for Saturday morning!
    Cheers from the Prairies of Canada! 🍻🇨🇦

  • @davespoemsandsongs9497
    @davespoemsandsongs9497 Год назад +1

    Kent that was some view on the trip all the friends of yours all had a good time thank you for taken me along on this long Journey

  • @jackiegluszczyk8369
    @jackiegluszczyk8369 Год назад +2

    Andy thank you so much for this video always like to see Simon. But this time we got to see more of your fun side . You let your hair down. Always a good time in your video's cheers

  • @MHarenArt
    @MHarenArt Год назад +23

    What a pleasant canoe trip! Good friends, good food, great weather. Thanks for sharing Andy!

  • @tinamitchell8735
    @tinamitchell8735 Год назад +1

    really cool . 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 you used a very easy barbecue grill . And that kayak conoe was really neat . ❤❤❤

  • @soniayoung7531
    @soniayoung7531 Год назад +4

    Hi Andy the scenery is amazing, the tranquility of the water the sound of the birds,you have awesome friends,nice canoeing, beautiful white birds are those swans?thanks for sharing stay safe

  • @tamirew9247
    @tamirew9247 Год назад +22

    Thank you Andy! I know that it takes so much work getting those great shots and going back and retrieving the camera so you’re doing things twice. I was squeezing my butt cheeks together watching you navigating the decent down that slippery log. So nice to see you have playful moments.

  • @davev9199
    @davev9199 Год назад +3

    Great video of your adventure with friends! I lived in Wales for 2 years while stationed there with the US Navy. I only wish I would've explored the outdoors more.

  • @marianfrances4959
    @marianfrances4959 Год назад +14

    Some beautiful camp spots! Wonderful adventure with friends..
    👍😎🇨🇦🌊🐑🐂

  • @marksimpkin9490
    @marksimpkin9490 Год назад +2

    Lovely Video Andy great weather too for a change in UK 👍🏻☀️

  • @AwkwardHistory
    @AwkwardHistory 2 месяца назад +1

    This would be a great place to bring a small wire “saw” loop to pull out of a shirt pocket. And you are a hoot Dude. You are obviously a bit more wild with your buddies, and the generous breaking of wind sounds show obvious approval The close up beer drinking sounds like when my Korean friends eat soup. The slurp sound signals pleasure and satisfaction with food, so why not beer? Safe adventures.

  • @ReNcEsTaR
    @ReNcEsTaR Год назад +1

    Good to have watch both yours and Simons films. Interesting to see the others camera set up in the background

  • @wojciechkozlowski6147
    @wojciechkozlowski6147 Год назад +6

    Nice to have Simon back buddy 👊

  • @llorylloyd
    @llorylloyd Год назад +3

    What a great trip. I didn't know you knew Simon, I follow him as well. It's great seeing grown men having fun skipping rocks.

  • @nonoblitus7746
    @nonoblitus7746 Год назад +2

    Great to see you and Simon again. Cheers to another fun looking adventure

  • @jellyb1945
    @jellyb1945 Год назад +5

    Great to see you guys out together again. Great video. ❤

  • @taaffmaster
    @taaffmaster Год назад +2

    Great video Andy, loved to see the goofy side! 🤪

  • @sallyharvey9818
    @sallyharvey9818 Год назад +2

    I’ve canoed the Severn, from Shrewsbury to Newnham on Severn, home. Brilliant trip, last bit needs a bit o planning due to tides and winds. Bit of an epic for us on the day, but memorable. Fantastic you were willing to try an untested craft, don’t think I’d managed even to get in it without tipping. Well done Andy, love your spirit of adventure.

  • @Honk21
    @Honk21 Год назад +3

    Great video ! Love how much fun you all had together, I'm off to watch Simon's now ! Thanks to you all.

  • @jim-bob-outdoors
    @jim-bob-outdoors Год назад +8

    That folding kayak is such a cool design

  • @loupiscanis9449
    @loupiscanis9449 Год назад +2

    Thank you , KS .
    🐺

  • @wildflowerpicker
    @wildflowerpicker 5 месяцев назад

    Hi Andy, you guys are having a blast and I wish I was with all of you! I love to have fun and cheers!

  • @rosannajackson156
    @rosannajackson156 Год назад +4

    Love the cheeky knights who say Ni moment

  • @RICHIERICH875
    @RICHIERICH875 Год назад +2

    A fun & relaxing camp. Been a fan for 3 years now, keep up the great work Andy!

  • @kathiwalker7512
    @kathiwalker7512 Год назад +1

    I agree it was a nice trip nice to listen to the evening sounds good food good friends good company in the outdoors

  • @alicegamble6145
    @alicegamble6145 Год назад +4

    Great video. Looks like a great trip with beautiful weather.

  • @briankirkup
    @briankirkup Год назад +2

    What a great Video cracking locations and good companions. Take Care. Cheers. B K

  • @jeffreyjacobson1185
    @jeffreyjacobson1185 10 месяцев назад +1

    Great video man and I can't help but think that you guys might have brought your soul some doobie snacks along

  • @tarmacdemon
    @tarmacdemon Год назад +2

    What a splendid trip what more could you need . Good friends good weather simple travels a match made in heaven .
    Was disapointed Simon wasent in his Ceadar strip Canoe but what the hey the trip went well .
    Thank you for putting it out there Andy it was a pleasure to watch .

  • @teresarose731
    @teresarose731 Год назад +1

    The moon through the trees on the water was beautiful. Good video.

  • @frentbow
    @frentbow 8 месяцев назад

    looks like a challenge, well done all of youfor going for it. i love the sound of the water when you paddle its so tranquil. can't be easy to film either! many thanks for posting

  • @wmarian5027
    @wmarian5027 5 месяцев назад

    Glad to see a full test of the foldable in not fully calm waters.thanks for vid.

  • @lethaleefox6017
    @lethaleefox6017 Год назад +2

    Was watching you doing camping pasta, while I was eating pasta that I added to some hot stew... I am getting pretty good as cooking pasta in stew without the pre cooking it in water and draining it first... I get the stew completely cooked then cook the pasta to the proper tenderness in the stew and then get it off the heat and eat... seeing you do it the normal way... just not what I have been doing for awhile.

  • @Hortonscakes
    @Hortonscakes Год назад +2

    Sorry I'm late, been working a lot! Hell yeah time to break out the canoe/kyak! Let's gooooo! 🤘💯🍻

  • @DigginWithDeej
    @DigginWithDeej Год назад +2

    Beautiful moonlit shot of the river. Watching your videos since we have relentless rain and I'm unable to get out and create content on my channel. Enjoying your channel. 💜Deej

  • @taurota1554
    @taurota1554 Год назад +1

    Awesome as always.Thanks for sharing and taking us along

  • @brendasmith-allen4601
    @brendasmith-allen4601 16 дней назад

    I get so tickled when y'all get silly. Y'all make me want to camp again. Love your videos ❤

  • @GIBBO4182
    @GIBBO4182 Год назад +4

    Those folding canoes are genius!

  • @powermonger9090
    @powermonger9090 Год назад +1

    Thanks Andy for bringing us all on your river trip. One thing I am always amazed at is the cacophony of bird song in your videos and especially on this one. Such a pleasant sound to wake up to. I think the Aussie bush here can almost feel silent in comparison.

  • @shellyroyea948
    @shellyroyea948 Год назад +1

    You showed how nibble you are while manufacturing over the beaver dam. Grate video as always. All your hard work filming is much appreciated.😊❤

  • @ThomasGrillo
    @ThomasGrillo Год назад +1

    Looks to be a fun trip! Loved the play on accent and words. LOL Thanks for the video. ;)

  • @christopherbutler7588
    @christopherbutler7588 Год назад +4

    What a lovely place to Canoe and camp.😊

  • @itssafeinthecity
    @itssafeinthecity Год назад +14

    Gotta say I admire your willingness to reveal your vulnerability. Outdoor RUclips channels are awash with unnecessary machismo. Well done.

  • @WalksInCamera
    @WalksInCamera Год назад +2

    Seems like a great time has had by all. Closeups included!

  • @arv814
    @arv814 Год назад +1

    Shrewsbury is just down the road from me, lovely town and great river paddling

  • @kenseeley3761
    @kenseeley3761 Год назад +1

    Right on!
    Looks like y’all had a great time!

  • @danozeman26
    @danozeman26 Год назад +2

    Great video andy. Looked like you lit had a great time. Ive seen a few people using folding kayaks. Not sure i would trust them myself

  • @rgober60
    @rgober60 Год назад +1

    Looked like a fantastic trip for a 3 days one.
    Y'all have some big beavers, those blockages were Big....
    Glad things went mostly well for you Andy and you got to enjoy it without any big mishaps.
    Thank you for sharing with us and hope you have more this summer. Take Care 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @sandibran3420
    @sandibran3420 10 месяцев назад

    I loved this cool trip Andy and yall cracked me up a couple times., thx for all of it.. Ima go look for Simon's now Lol..

  • @sameoldbmx
    @sameoldbmx Год назад +3

    Andy as someone who watches yours and simon’s videos your rest days with filming always gives simon’s videos a different overview than yours and when he does the same, strangely it good for watching both your videos 👍🏻

  • @Andrewoutdooradventures1550
    @Andrewoutdooradventures1550 Год назад +3

    Amazing video thanks Andy for sharing a great adventure and a great camp meal cheers Andy 😊👍👏

  • @andyfreer8463
    @andyfreer8463 Год назад +1

    Enjoyed the video Andy great friends also

  • @gene_takavic57
    @gene_takavic57 Год назад +1

    A seemingly relaxing trip. Nice to see some sun as we are in the midst of May Gray/June Gloom weather here. Thanks for sharing!

  • @Mossyrock6
    @Mossyrock6 Год назад +13

    A canoe trip. With SIMON. What could possibly go wrong? 😀 #history

  • @64TMS
    @64TMS Год назад +1

    Great trip Andy ! I like that canoe. Especially on those mile and a half, up and down portages in the Arrowhead District in Minnesota / Ontario . Can't even canoe anymore. Can't NOTHING anymore. Am an invalid who travels with Andy, Jarl, Xander, Joe, Jon & Erin, Matthew, and of course the Great Steve Wallis ("Camping With Steve")
    Thx 2 all of U. You complete my last days! I've reached 77. 8 more and then I quit ! Ha-ha 😂

  • @jennifermharvey9882
    @jennifermharvey9882 6 месяцев назад

    Fabulous video thank you guys xxx sorry I have only just seen it xxxx

  • @mickbutler9407
    @mickbutler9407 Год назад

    Great video Andy nice to c u back out with Simon again

  • @alexshawe1990
    @alexshawe1990 Год назад

    I used to live in Caersws for 8 years. Very familiar with this. Awesome video.

  • @Parker8752
    @Parker8752 3 месяца назад

    Not been in a kayak in 25 years. God, I miss it when I see videos like this...

  • @dawn5227
    @dawn5227 Год назад +1

    As im watching this my 11 yr old daughter is on a 2 night/3 day camping/bushcraft holiday with her school. Shes learnt how to light a fire and make a shelter so far.

  • @edwardholliday6905
    @edwardholliday6905 Год назад

    Hello Simon another one of my favorite tubers 👍🇺🇲🇮🇹

  • @lindabrooks653
    @lindabrooks653 10 месяцев назад

    Looks fun, but very complicated, new watcher and I have enjoyed the different camping experiences you do.

  • @emilieanne8127
    @emilieanne8127 Год назад +1

    This looks like a fun, relaxing trip 😊 I just recently bought a folding kayak by a company in the U.S. called Tucktec and I'm really enjoying it! It's lightweight and easy to pack away inside my car. I look forward to seeing your review video of the one you have...

  • @prairierider7569
    @prairierider7569 Год назад

    Thanks to the Canadian military, I was fortunate enough to live in Germany for 8 years but I never got to the uk, there is so much history there, it’s on my bucket list

  • @irenemeno3585
    @irenemeno3585 Год назад

    Nice Andy & Simon Lovely scenery England is ❤

  • @edwardholliday6905
    @edwardholliday6905 Год назад

    Thanks Andy, I love your adventures. 🇮🇹🇺🇲👍

  • @joroyle8108
    @joroyle8108 Год назад +1

    Great video boys they always are with you two

  • @janinewakelam
    @janinewakelam Год назад

    Great video! Thanks for posting! Really enjoy watching all the videos.

  • @johndavis8886
    @johndavis8886 Год назад

    I cannot get my wet suit boots off either. Now bought neoprene ones with a side zip, game changer, also the water shoes are a good idea. Love the channel

  • @darrenwilson8042
    @darrenwilson8042 Год назад +1

    I was watching the news earlier - an interesting piece on the success of the reintroduction of beavers into a N Yorkshire forest and I half saw the thumbnail and for a minute I thought you had travelled by canoe from Norway to England and for a minute I thought " no way " lol

  • @RockerRed
    @RockerRed 7 дней назад

    Hi I'm Cheryl Red & I'm addicted to RUclips. Thank you for feeding my addiction! 👍🤘😝

  • @ecmmechaicsuk9535
    @ecmmechaicsuk9535 Год назад +1

    Love the kayak vids even more thanks for sharing bud

  • @pyronymph-868
    @pyronymph-868 9 месяцев назад

    Another way to pack more into your folding kayak is to clip the ends together after putting in your dry bags. You can squish them in more that way.

  • @edwardholliday6905
    @edwardholliday6905 Год назад

    My favorite u tubers a long with bloot in the woods that is so cool . 🎉

  • @Steve.budgen
    @Steve.budgen Год назад

    How relaxing that must of been, the canoeing., definitely a nice day for it it looked . 👍