End of canoe season? no way homie, I literally just finished putting the last layer of fiberglass on the bottom of my homemade wooden canoe. literally like 20 minutes ago. Ba bam, son! canoe season is just starting for this guy!! i don't even know anything about woodworking or canoes, I learned it all from the internet, and from watching you. you hear me? I learned it from watching you, okay dad?! so forget about your crazy adderall boat, it's all about DIY. actually mostly about being broke so unable to afford one but regardless, your boat is great. I just like mine better cause of the whole sentimental thing.
I just got into a Swift Prospector 15. 36 pounds and it is light, the 26 must be a joy! Good to see the report on the Kevlar Fusion. Next season will be proof in the pudding of the durability.
Have seen several of your videos, Joe but just got around to this one. Have to admit that everytime I see you in your Swift Packboat, I drool with envy. Hard to believe they can make any kind of watercraft that only weighs 26 lbs that will not fall apart when used. What would we do without modern technology? Never a better time to be a consumer. Great video.
Great boat Joe ! I've been real happy this year I picked up a Placid boat works Rapidfire, it's Kevlar,carbon fiber 15 ' and the weight is 22 lbs ! Could not be happier man. I am really enjoying the canoe camping thing. Same thing it's essential a kayak hull with an open top,very fast and can carry a ton of gear. Keep up the great work ! Peace
keep the videos coming Joe. Thanks to you. Your RUclips vids convinced my daughter Sophie to come camping with me. I live in Scotland and you tips have been invaluable.
Thanks for posting a video on your canoe, I was really interested in getting a single person canoe and I think I've found the one I want. I came across your channel a year ago and Love your videos man!! 2 weeks ago I spent 4 Days Kayaking Algonquin Park, I wanted to thank you for Inspiring me to get out more this past Summer. Again Thanks for sharing all your amazing adventures!!
Nice to see you finally talk about your canoe Joe! I am a sea-kayaker and need a diffrent kind of vessel because of the nordic weather and waves at sea, but your canoe looks like the right vessel for your purposes (calm lakes, fishing and stuff). Totally dig that! Really enjoyed watching your video! (thumbs up)
had a feeling there would be something up today. i was dow in the woods having a fire in the rain. and thought about your video of you in the blizzard trying to get a fire going with a bowdrill. :) i also had a rough time. but got er going eventually.
Hey Joe , I was watching a Packboat youtube video and the company was Swift and he mentioned you by name that you use their packboat canoes. And today I get on youtube and this video from you on the home page Awesome!!
Joe, been thinking about getting a canoe or kayak but when I saw your boat I was hooked saving now thanks for the review it saved an email to you. Great videos keep them coming
fantastic boat Joe...I rented one for my September Temagami trip and can't stop thinking about buying one. believe it or not, the only time I had any difficulty was in a strong tail wind...because it was so light,it wanted to turn on me....but it was so easy to correct that I didn't even complain....much lol
Joe, been watching your videos for weeks now. I'm totally loving them!!! you are a big part of my days now, since I plan to go into nature entirely. for now, just practice trips tho. would love to share some thoughts!
Hey Joe - nice boat! I just picked up a Hornbeck Blackjack Classic 12 foot packboat which weighs in at a staggering 14 pounds. I am going to paddle it Across Algonquin this summer from the Barron Canyon to Canoe Lake .
Already past freeze-up here in NWT. My old Grumman SK 17 is getting lonely. At 86 lbs, it makes your boat look even lighter. The idea of a pack boat is appealing, but the one time I tried a kayak, I DID NOT like it, at all. Might have just been that particular boat, though. Ah weel. Hope it serves you well for many years!
good video Joe. I just recently purchased a sportpal. it's twice as heavy as yours but I don't ever plan on portaging. it's aluminum though and foam everywhere.
Hey Joe, really awesome video. I just wanted to let you know I gave you a shout out. I'm not a very big channel but you really deserve a shout out. : )
I've been sold on that boat since I first saw it on your channel. However I ended up with an Ally canoe instead which I am very pleased with and I actually think suits me better because I feel as if it's tougher in a way. Of course I have not seen that one in person but I feel as if it could do some real damage when colliding with rocks in rapids? But I'm as far from an expert as one can be so I don't know. love the videos, your a huge inspiration.
Hey Joe. I know in a lot of videos yo ask for video suggestions. I've learned a lot from you and I appreciate your hard work. I was wondering if you can possibly make a video teaching how to identify trees/types of woods since I am at a below beginner level at this. Thank you
quick question aboot your boat ... have you thought about some light weight outriggers and A sail kit ? would make those pesky windy days A breeze ( pun intended ) keep up the great videos brother !
Price was not mentioned; they are over $3000 I think, which is definitely not for a beginner. However, I am a beginner, and I will take delivery ($400.00 extra from NY to Las Vegas) of a Hornbeck Boat Classic, 12, also kevlar fusion by mid next week. mine weights around 18 pounds and i am still wondering how comfortable would I be carrying it with a 30-40 pound backpack with a yoke which I did not ordered but due to a confusion they included it in. The price for my boat without delivery was $1795.00 and depending what material or color (only 3 colors) it would go all the way to $2300, now add paddles and stuff here and there and you would be easily passing the $3000 mark but everyone says it is worth it so I am a week away to find out if it is true. for a long time I looked out for this on garage sales but could never find one; i am sure mine would be sold at a garage sale once i am gone as my daughters are not interested even a little bit in canoeing!
In one video/trip, I think after you bought the canoe, you and Burley had problems portaging with your packs hitting the seat, to the point you guys started doing double packs. Interested in hearing how did you resolve that, for single pack, double carry.
This is VERY helpful..but - How is this in wind? Waves? You mentioned handling side waves well once. I wish someone would do a video of moderate wind/waves. I had an Adirondack 12 stolen before I got used to it - but I felt out of control & worried on a day outing, a small shallow lake where waves kicked up...any comments? Thanks.
Hey Joe, thanks for this video. My wife and I were out yesterday in our Keewaydin 16'. A stiff breeze off of our side pretty much the whole 3-hour paddle. No problem for the two of us but I was thinking that our canoe wouldn't be ideal for soloing (back country trips or just beating about small rivers shooting photos). I was thinking about get a small prospector style canoe until I just starting reading about pack boats. Do you have a preference?
I need some tips from canadians. Next summer me & my family will be touring the vancouver/ southwest canadian region with an RV for 2 weeks. I would like to hear about some of the best places to visit. thanks!
Daniel van der Reit; the Lower Mainland of Vancouver has some great camping to the east along the Chilliwack river and lake. There are cheap recreation sites available. Check out www.sitesandtrailsbc.ca
Hey Joe! Curious about your experience w the 13.6. You mention that it tends to be a wet ride. Is this strictly because of the double-paddle or are there other specs contributing to the 13.6 being a wet canoe? How quickly does water tend to accumulate? I'm looking to purchase my first solo canoe. I'm going to try to test out some Swifts near Algonquin, but I'm also looking for some input from others who may have some extended experience using these solo paddlers. Thanks for your time! All the best!
Thanks Joe, appreciate the video. I checked their site and it looks like the 12' is standard, and 13.6 is "for bigger paddlers and those who simply enjoy more space." Any particular reason you went with the bigger version?
Nice run through, have you looked into making a waterproof cover for the seat? I have to admit I'm surprised it isn't already, but then nor are the straps on my bench, I hate wet arse syndrome.
thanks for the review. Been looking at pack boats for a while and been hesitant to go for it. Separate question: what make/model are the pants your wearing ing the video?
First, thanks for you videos. Been following your adventures for some time. I believe that Shawn also has a Swift but it looks like he has a bench seat. Is that correct or is it another configuration?
How would you rate stability? I've got a sit-on-top kayak and while stability is amazing, it's heavy as shit. I'm now looking into one of these boats but I'm curious how the stability would be in slight chop on lakes/bays. Also, does it track more like a kayak or more like a canoe?
Joe I just ordered my 13.6 I also ordered the carbon removable yoke, but I watched a video by shawn James, about using the paddle and water weenies, as the yoke it seemed he was using a pack 14 different boat, but do you think it is possible to use shawn's system in your pack 13.6 do you think it is possible are the paddle halfs long enough?
I’ve had this boat now for 2 summers and love fishing with it using a paddle. I think the boat is only 11 inches high, so I made my own Carbon fiber paddle. It’s only like 3.5 feet long and I use it The Whole time I’m fishing. I use my double paddle when I head back to my car cuz It’s usually getting dark and I need to pick up speed. Hope that helps. I also tried the 12 ft pack and it was way too small
@@zootycoon246 Thanks so much for the reply! This is very helpful. I really prefer a traditional paddle, especially while fishing, since it's so much smaller and easier to handle. Makes sense to bring a kayak paddle when you need to be quick. Thanks again!
very true but will take a very long time to save up when you have a very young family, daycare, mortgage, ect... basically if you can save $100 a month it will take you 30 months or over 2yrs to save that kind of money. just curious are you working now? i thought your wife was working and you were a stay at home dad (which is pretty cool)
i respect and kinda of jealous you get out as much as you can and do. your very lucky in that respect. i've been following you for a long time so last i knew you were working and your wife was and it seems like almost every (i know not every) adventure or video you have something new. i clearly have no idea what your family's income status is but just saying with limited income of only 1 working parent, paying for food, gas ect. to do adventures and pay for everything else isn't easy. just saying $3K is quite a bit money in book and to stay out of debt or be debt free makes things even harder.....
Ah...I've been awaiting this video about your boat. Thanks for taking the time and making it so informative.
Cheers,
- Martin
thanks, buddy :)
Thats an awesome looking canoe. Thanks for the tour :)
- Martin
Thanks Joe you answered a lot of what I was trying to puzzle out Brian 76
The backdrop in your opening talk is breathtaking. Such a lovely place!
End of canoe season? no way homie, I literally just finished putting the last layer of fiberglass on the bottom of my homemade wooden canoe. literally like 20 minutes ago. Ba bam, son! canoe season is just starting for this guy!! i don't even know anything about woodworking or canoes, I learned it all from the internet, and from watching you. you hear me? I learned it from watching you, okay dad?! so forget about your crazy adderall boat, it's all about DIY. actually mostly about being broke so unable to afford one but regardless, your boat is great. I just like mine better cause of the whole sentimental thing.
I just got into a Swift Prospector 15. 36 pounds and it is light, the 26 must be a joy! Good to see the report on the Kevlar Fusion. Next season will be proof in the pudding of the durability.
Thanks for making review been kayaking a long time just came across pack boat love
that canoe is awesome I definitely want to go out and get one of those thanks for the video Joe
Exactly what we are looking for! Thank you so much and as always, thanks for such amazing videos!
Swift makes some beautiful boats.
Have seen several of your videos, Joe but just got around to this one. Have to admit that everytime I see you in your Swift Packboat, I drool with envy. Hard to believe they can make any kind of watercraft that only weighs 26 lbs that will not fall apart when used. What would we do without modern technology? Never a better time to be a consumer. Great video.
Great boat Joe ! I've been real happy this year I picked up a Placid boat works Rapidfire, it's Kevlar,carbon fiber 15 ' and the weight is 22 lbs ! Could not be happier man. I am really enjoying the canoe camping thing. Same thing it's essential a kayak hull with an open top,very fast and can carry a ton of gear. Keep up the great work ! Peace
I'm going to check that out!
Placid Rapidfire
keep the videos coming Joe. Thanks to you. Your RUclips vids convinced my daughter Sophie to come camping with me. I live in Scotland and you tips have been invaluable.
awesome!
Thank you for posting this video. I have looked at swifts and was impressed by their products.
Thanks for posting a video on your canoe, I was really interested in getting a single person canoe and I think I've found the one I want.
I came across your channel a year ago and Love your videos man!!
2 weeks ago I spent 4 Days Kayaking Algonquin Park, I wanted to thank you for Inspiring me to get out more this past Summer.
Again Thanks for sharing all your amazing adventures!!
Nice to see you finally talk about your canoe Joe! I am a sea-kayaker and need a diffrent kind of vessel because of the nordic weather and waves at sea, but your canoe looks like the right vessel for your purposes (calm lakes, fishing and stuff). Totally dig that! Really enjoyed watching your video! (thumbs up)
had a feeling there would be something up today. i was dow in the woods having a fire in the rain. and thought about your video of you in the blizzard trying to get a fire going with a bowdrill. :)
i also had a rough time. but got er going eventually.
Trent q
Great review of a great canoe.
very cool, nice n light
Nice I know what's going on my Christmas list. lol Thnx for the review I will definitely be looking into something like this canoe.
Nice boat, and very practical. Thank you for the video, Joe
great boat. awsome job on all your videos.
great review - looking forward to picking up these for the kids when they get big enough.
Nice looking boat.
Hey Joe , I was watching a Packboat youtube video and the company was Swift and he mentioned you by name that you use their packboat canoes. And today I get on youtube and this video from you on the home page Awesome!!
Great review and thanks for sharing your additional personal tips.
Joe, been thinking about getting a canoe or kayak but when I saw your boat I was hooked saving now thanks for the review it saved an email to you.
Great videos keep them coming
fantastic boat Joe...I rented one for my September Temagami trip and can't stop thinking about buying one. believe it or not, the only time I had any difficulty was in a strong tail wind...because it was so light,it wanted to turn on me....but it was so easy to correct that I didn't even complain....much lol
thanks Joe...great info
Wow. Thanks for sharing...
Very informative! Thanks for the video joe.
i have a 2013 flax fusion pack 13.6 . and i love it very much.
Joe, been watching your videos for weeks now. I'm totally loving them!!! you are a big part of my days now, since I plan to go into nature entirely. for now, just practice trips tho. would love to share some thoughts!
A well- spent few grand. Great vid, glad I stalked through your earlier vids for a detailed review of your boat.
Just picked up a Cruiser 12.6 at Rutabaga yesterday. Nice!
Was waiting for this video
Hey Joe - nice boat! I just picked up a Hornbeck Blackjack Classic 12 foot packboat which weighs in at a staggering 14 pounds. I am going to paddle it Across Algonquin this summer from the Barron Canyon to Canoe Lake .
Thanks for the vid!! thats quite the work horse :)
Thanks for that video,It looks a winner..
Already past freeze-up here in NWT. My old Grumman SK 17 is getting lonely. At 86 lbs, it makes your boat look even lighter. The idea of a pack boat is appealing, but the one time I tried a kayak, I DID NOT like it, at all. Might have just been that particular boat, though. Ah weel. Hope it serves you well for many years!
good video Joe. I just recently purchased a sportpal. it's twice as heavy as yours but I don't ever plan on portaging. it's aluminum though and foam everywhere.
No worries! The same technology,with both companies.Both doing well ! Peace
Pretty sweet, Joe! I'm in New Brunswick looking to get a my first kayak.
I love it when companies name things after The Adirondacks....granted im a little biased.
Water like glass. .... Envious ? Yes. Of the water, and the boat.
They make great canoes, I tried my friends for the day and now my coleman canoe just feels like a tank, Im looking at getting one next spring.
When my ship comes in Ill buy one. They are outstanding boats. PAK boat and super light. It looks good on you. LOL
getting one in about a month for my algonquin trip later this summer
Great video as always. If I ever win the lottery........
I bet many great adventures had in that lovely pack boat! a.t.b. vee
you know it!
Hey Joe, really awesome video. I just wanted to let you know I gave you a shout out. I'm not a very big channel but you really deserve a shout out. : )
thanks buddy!
I'll bet you could portage that thing forever.
I've been sold on that boat since I first saw it on your channel. However I ended up with an Ally canoe instead which I am very pleased with and I actually think suits me better because I feel as if it's tougher in a way. Of course I have not seen that one in person but I feel as if it could do some real damage when colliding with rocks in rapids? But I'm as far from an expert as one can be so I don't know.
love the videos, your a huge inspiration.
It's a canoe!
Hey Joe. I know in a lot of videos yo ask for video suggestions. I've learned a lot from you and I appreciate your hard work. I was wondering if you can possibly make a video teaching how to identify trees/types of woods since I am at a below beginner level at this. Thank you
Enjoyed the video, very good Intel,I'll be in touch take care!!!!!
quick question aboot your boat ... have you thought about some light weight outriggers and A sail kit ? would make those pesky windy days A breeze ( pun intended ) keep up the great videos brother !
i want one!
Price was not mentioned; they are over $3000 I think, which is definitely not for a beginner. However, I am a beginner, and I will take delivery ($400.00 extra from NY to Las Vegas) of a Hornbeck Boat Classic, 12, also kevlar fusion by mid next week. mine weights around 18 pounds and i am still wondering how comfortable would I be carrying it with a 30-40 pound backpack with a yoke which I did not ordered but due to a confusion they included it in. The price for my boat without delivery was $1795.00 and depending what material or color (only 3 colors) it would go all the way to $2300, now add paddles and stuff here and there and you would be easily passing the $3000 mark but everyone says it is worth it so I am a week away to find out if it is true. for a long time I looked out for this on garage sales but could never find one; i am sure mine would be sold at a garage sale once i am gone as my daughters are not interested even a little bit in canoeing!
Nice Videoo abooot yer baoot deer! love it
ah, tanks, der eh, bud
Looks like a fun solo boat, I've been admiring it in your videos for some time. Do you know if any of the outfitters rent em' out around Algonquin?
Hoping to add the Swift Keewaydin 15 pack to my growing collection of boats in 2019.
Another sweet video bro! Now when are you going to do a giveaway for that boss pack boat?. :)
In one video/trip, I think after you bought the canoe, you and Burley had problems portaging with your packs hitting the seat, to the point you guys started doing double packs. Interested in hearing how did you resolve that, for single pack, double carry.
This is VERY helpful..but - How is this in wind? Waves? You mentioned handling side waves well once. I wish someone would do a video of moderate wind/waves. I had an Adirondack 12 stolen before I got used to it - but I felt out of control & worried on a day outing, a small shallow lake where waves kicked up...any comments? Thanks.
Hey Joe, thanks for this video. My wife and I were out yesterday in our Keewaydin 16'. A stiff breeze off of our side pretty much the whole 3-hour paddle. No problem for the two of us but I was thinking that our canoe wouldn't be ideal for soloing (back country trips or just beating about small rivers shooting photos). I was thinking about get a small prospector style canoe until I just starting reading about pack boats. Do you have a preference?
I need some tips from canadians. Next summer me & my family will be touring the vancouver/ southwest canadian region with an RV for 2 weeks. I would like to hear about some of the best places to visit. thanks!
Daniel van der Reit; the Lower Mainland of Vancouver has some great camping to the east along the Chilliwack river and lake. There are cheap recreation sites available. Check out www.sitesandtrailsbc.ca
Great boat. Can you sit 2 pers? Does it come in the 15 feet size?
Hey Joe!
Curious about your experience w the 13.6.
You mention that it tends to be a wet ride. Is this strictly because of the double-paddle or are there other specs contributing to the 13.6 being a wet canoe?
How quickly does water tend to accumulate?
I'm looking to purchase my first solo canoe. I'm going to try to test out some Swifts near Algonquin, but I'm also looking for some input from others who may have some extended experience using these solo paddlers.
Thanks for your time! All the best!
how does she go with Scout? My friend has a similar one a Hornback 14 footer fits me a 105 lb Dane mix and my pack.
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Thanks Joe, appreciate the video. I checked their site and it looks like the 12' is standard, and 13.6 is "for bigger paddlers and those who simply enjoy more space." Any particular reason you went with the bigger version?
Nice run through, have you looked into making a waterproof cover for the seat? I have to admit I'm surprised it isn't already, but then nor are the straps on my bench, I hate wet arse syndrome.
thanks for the review. Been looking at pack boats for a while and been hesitant to go for it. Separate question: what make/model are the pants your wearing ing the video?
Thanks how wide is the boat and what weight is the limit? Thanks .👍🇨🇦
First, thanks for you videos. Been following your adventures for some time. I believe that Shawn also has a Swift but it looks like he has a bench seat. Is that correct or is it another configuration?
I ain't into kayaking (don't know if I spelled that correctly) but still an interesting video.
How would you rate stability? I've got a sit-on-top kayak and while stability is amazing, it's heavy as shit. I'm now looking into one of these boats but I'm curious how the stability would be in slight chop on lakes/bays. Also, does it track more like a kayak or more like a canoe?
its good if you got the money for one
Where did you get that sticker with the Canadian flag and last name?!?!!??! I’d love to add that to my pack 15.
Joe I just ordered my 13.6 I also ordered the carbon removable yoke, but I watched a video by shawn James, about using the paddle and water weenies, as the yoke it seemed he was using a pack 14 different boat, but do you think it is possible to use shawn's system in your pack 13.6 do you think it is possible are the paddle halfs long enough?
Are you able to easily stand in this boat or feel comfortable doing so?
can i get the robinet logo painted on it as i assume the demo ones in your recent videos are and also i want green
Can you reply with a link of where i can purchase the removable yoke please
Can it carry two people with gear ?
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What size is your paddle?
Would you say this is your go to boat over canoe?
Where are the brackets from?
Nice canoe! How much did you pay for it?
Where can I get that yoke?
What kind of video editing program do you use???
what is the payload for the 13.6?
Can anyone comment regarding using this boat with a traditional canoe paddle? Possible? Practical?
I’ve had this boat now for 2 summers and love fishing with it using a paddle. I think the boat is only 11 inches high, so I made my own Carbon fiber paddle. It’s only like 3.5 feet long and I use it The Whole time I’m fishing. I use my double paddle when I head back to my car cuz It’s usually getting dark and I need to pick up speed. Hope that helps. I also tried the 12 ft pack and it was way too small
@@zootycoon246 Thanks so much for the reply! This is very helpful. I really prefer a traditional paddle, especially while fishing, since it's so much smaller and easier to handle. Makes sense to bring a kayak paddle when you need to be quick. Thanks again!
What do you think about Kuiu gear?
never owned anything, but buddy Kyle like it.
Price?
how much ?
price.......
What's the base price on these?
holly moley!!! up to $3K+ before taxes! that's like buying a used car..... must be nice to either have that kind of money or be gifted that......
or work hard for what you want, save up and sell things you can go without...
very true but will take a very long time to save up when you have a very young family, daycare, mortgage, ect... basically if you can save $100 a month it will take you 30 months or over 2yrs to save that kind of money. just curious are you working now? i thought your wife was working and you were a stay at home dad (which is pretty cool)
nice underhanded comment.
i respect and kinda of jealous you get out as much as you can and do. your very lucky in that respect. i've been following you for a long time so last i knew you were working and your wife was and it seems like almost every (i know not every) adventure or video you have something new. i clearly have no idea what your family's income status is but just saying with limited income of only 1 working parent, paying for food, gas ect. to do adventures and pay for everything else isn't easy. just saying $3K is quite a bit money in book and to stay out of debt or be debt free makes things even harder.....
2 Grand for a boat that's a bit Rich for my blood