Andrew Robertson
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What's In My Kayak? - Talking gear on the Shoalhaven River
A look at the gear I use for multi-day kayaking trips while paddling and camping on the Shoalhaven River in the Morton National Park.
Below are links to the gear talked about in this video. I am not sponsored, this is just the stuff I like to use.
MY PACK LIST
For a copy of my full packing list that I used for the Summit To Sea Murray paddle, visit this link...
summittosea.live/the-gear/
CAMPING GEAR
Macpac Duolight Tent - bit.ly/3qACmAB
Macpac Epic 600 sleeping bag (equivalent) - bit.ly/45iRce4
Exped Sleeping Mat - bit.ly/45vklCq
Trangia Stove 25-5 UL - bit.ly/3KOmMbc
Jetboil Flash - bit.ly/3OA2S4Q
Helinox Chair One - bit.ly/47Q2gRI
Garmin inReach Explorer+ GPS - bit.ly/3E4Aray
KAYAKING GEAR
Mirage 582 Kevlar IRT kayak - bit.ly/3OJsSL9
Epic Active Touring paddle - bit.ly/45dLdqN
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Random Paddles - NSW North Coast
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Three days of kayaking on random rivers, creeks and lakes on the New South Wales North Coast Day 1 - 22km - Manning River, Lansdowne River and Ghinni Ghinni Creek Day 2 - 36km - Hastings River and Limeburners Creek Day 3 - 11km - Cathie Creek and Lake Innes Maps are at the end of the video
Burketown Hot Air Ballooning
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An amazing hot air balloon flight over Gangalidda Country and Burketown in Queensland, Australia. #balloonaloft #yagurlitours
Summit to Sea 2022 | Ep 14 : To The Sea
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The final leg of the Summit to Sea Journey down the Murray River from Wellington, across Lake Alexandrina and to the Murray Mouth. Day 71 - 35km - Murray Bridge to Wellington Day 72 - 33km - Wellington to Narrung Day 73 - 34km - Narrung to the Murray Mouth Total Distance for the leg: 102km Total Distance from Summit to Sea: 2,363km To read the blog posts, go to summittosea.live/category/blog/ N...
Summit to Sea 2022 | Ep 13 : Waikerie to Murray Bridge
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The second last leg of the Summit to Sea Journey down The Murray River from Waikerie to Murray Bridge. Day 63 - 50km - Waikerie to Graeme Claxton Reserve Day 64 - 11km - Graeme Claxton Reserve to Morgan Day 65 - 45km - Morgan to Blanchetown Day 66 - 34km - Blanchetown to Punyelroo Day 67 - 33km - Punyelroo to Walker Flat Day 68 - 58km - Walker Flat to Mannum Day 69 - 43km - Mannum to Murray Bri...
Summit to Sea 2022 | Ep 12 : Renmark to Waikerie
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The eighth leg of the Summit to Sea Journey down The Murray River from Renmark to Waikerie. Day 57 - 41km - Renmark to Berri Day 58 - 40km - Berri to Loxton Day 59 - 39km - Loxton to Moorook Day 60 - 30km - Moorook to somewhere Day 61 - 38km - Somewhere to Waikerie Total Distance for the leg: 188km Amy Outdoors' channel ua-cam.com/users/AmyOutdoors To read the blog posts, go to summittosea.live...
Summit to Sea 2022 | Ep 11 : Mildura to Renmark
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My return to river and the seventh leg of the Summit to Sea Journey down The Murray from Mildura to Renmark. Day 48 - 13km - Mildura to Merbein Common Day 49 - 36km - Merbein Common to Wentworth Day 50 - 38km - Wentworth to Remote Day 51 - 43km - Remote to Ned’s Corner Day 52 - 46km - Ned’s Corner to Lock 7 Day 53 - 49km - Lock 7 to SA/NSW Border Day 54 - 43km - SA/NSW Border to Wilkinsons Cutt...
Back to The Murray
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I am back in Mildura and about to recommence paddling down The Murray River.
Kayaking on the Myall Lakes
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A three day paddle around the Myall Lakes National Park in New South Wales. This trip was a bit of a shake down of my gear and myself before I resume the Murray River paddle in late April 2022. Started at Mungo Brush boat ramp and stayed at Shelly Beach Campground and Violet Hill Campground. Follow the Summit to Sea Murray River journey at summittosea.live
Previously on Summit To Sea - Abridged Highlights - Kosciuszko to Mildura
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I am resuming the paddle down the Murray River in Mildura at the end of April 2022. This is an abridged version of the journey so far. In May/June 2021 I travelled from the top of Mt.Kosciuszko to Mildura. Travelling more than 1500km over 48 days before COVID caused the South Australian border to close.
Summit to Sea 2021 | Ep 10 : Robinvale to Mildura
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The sixth and final (for a few months) paddle leg of the Summit to Sea journey down the Murray River from Robinvale to Mildura. I have been denied entry into South Australia, so I will have to resume the paddle in September or October. Visit Amy Outdoor's UA-cam channel (mentioned in this video) at ua-cam.com/users/AmyOutdoors Day 41 - 44km - Robinvale to somewhere Day 42 - 40km - Somewhere to ...
Summit to Sea 2021 | Ep 9 : Swan Hill to Robinvale
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The fifth paddle leg of the Summit to Sea journey down the Murray River from Swan Hill to Robinvale. Day 34 - 43km - Swan Hill to Nyah Day 35 - 55km - Nyah to Goodnight Day 36 - 28km - Goodnight to Piambie Day 37 - 41km - Piambie to Boundary Bend Day 38 - 47km - Boundary Bend to somewhere Day 39 - 41km - Somewhere to Robinvale Total Distance for the leg: 255km To read the blog posts, go to summ...
Summit to Sea 2021 | Ep 8 : Echuca to Swan Hill
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The fourth paddle leg of the Summit to Sea journey down the Murray River from Echuca to Swan Hill. Day 26 - 36km - Echuca to Emu Bend Day 27 - 46km - Emu Bend to Torrumbarry Weir Day 28 - 52km - Torrumbarry Weir to Perricoota Day 29 - 51km - Torrumbarry Weir to Barham Day 30 - 38km - Barham to Murrabit Day 31 - 46km - Murrabit to Somewhere in the bush Day 32 - 29km - Somewhere in the bush to Sw...
Summit to Sea 2021 | Ep 7 : Barooga to Echuca
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The third paddle leg of the Summit to Sea journey down the Murray River from Barooga to Echuca. Day 20 - 39km - Barooga to 1904 Beach Day 21 - 35km - 1904 Beach to Woperana Day 22 - 45km - Woperana to Honeymoon Bay Day 23 - 45km - Honeymoon Bay to Picnic Point Day 24 - 50km - Picnic Point to Bama (Murray Valley National Park) Day 25 - 25km - Bama to Echuca/Moama To read the blog posts, go to su...
Summit to Sea 2021 | Ep 6 : Yarrawonga to Dissapointment
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Well this was the beginning of the 3rd paddle leg (Yarrawonga to Echuca) of the Summit to Sea 2021 journey down the Murray River. Things did not quite end up as expected.
Summit to Sea 2021 | Ep 5 : Albury to Yarrawonga
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Summit to Sea 2021 | Ep 5 : Albury to Yarrawonga
Summit to Sea 2021 | Ep 4 : Biggara to Albury
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Summit to Sea 2021 | Ep 4 : Biggara to Albury
Summit to Sea 2021 | Ep 3 : Kosciuszko to Khancoban
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Summit to Sea 2021 | Ep 3 : Kosciuszko to Khancoban
Summit to Sea 2021 | Ep 2 : Final Preparation
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Summit to Sea 2021 | Ep 2 : Final Preparation
Lord Howe Island Timelapse
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Lord Howe Island Timelapse
Bikepacking - Lithgow to Newnes
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Bikepacking - Lithgow to Newnes
Back to the Murrumbidgee - Kayaking Gundagai to Wagga Wagga
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Back to the Murrumbidgee - Kayaking Gundagai to Wagga Wagga
Summit to Sea 2021 | Ep 1 : The Murray Plan
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Summit to Sea 2021 | Ep 1 : The Murray Plan
Summit To Sea 2021
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Summit To Sea 2021
Sometimes I just like paddling in the rain
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Sometimes I just like paddling in the rain
Exploring the Local Trails
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Exploring the Local Trails
Blue Moon Kayak - Richard Barnes' First Overnight Sea Trial
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Blue Moon Kayak - Richard Barnes' First Overnight Sea Trial
Big Wave Surfing at Long Reef
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Big Wave Surfing at Long Reef
Catherine Hill Bay
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Catherine Hill Bay
Long Reef Headland
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Long Reef Headland

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @burnsr77
    @burnsr77 Місяць тому

    this is how i learned australians say "inchulated" instead of "insulated" 😂

  • @BLAND_TC
    @BLAND_TC 3 місяці тому

    Fantastic Video and series! you are an absolute legend mate. This series has been a lot of help and some great inspiration for the planning of my Summit to sea trip planned for the second half of 2025

  • @perezfranco
    @perezfranco 3 місяці тому

    Would it self-right with a paddler inside?

  • @BushKayakersCampingAustralia
    @BushKayakersCampingAustralia 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for documenting your trip . this is a great series and look at the murray

  • @Fishaholicboy
    @Fishaholicboy 4 місяці тому

    Such a great area to kayak.. seems like there’s so many places to explore too

  • @davidmathieson6089
    @davidmathieson6089 6 місяців тому

    Hello Andrew, I found this to be a very helpful video indeed. Would you mind sharing your packing diagram you show at 15:53 please with me ?

    • @auntymonkey01
      @auntymonkey01 6 місяців тому

      Hi. There is a tab in my shared Pack List that has the diagram here... docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-z4I6CGlJKv_L21oCJhCo1Jc6OhQaOTrhY0dYtMG0IY/edit?usp=sharing

  • @crane2
    @crane2 8 місяців тому

    Beautifully filmed and edited adventure!

  • @crane2
    @crane2 8 місяців тому

    Have thoroughly enjoyed your journey! Well done for persevering.

  • @crane2
    @crane2 8 місяців тому

    I was there amongst the crowd!

  • @crane2
    @crane2 8 місяців тому

    Enjoyed your perspective on our part of the river!

  • @crane2
    @crane2 8 місяців тому

    What a great video! I really felt for you in that mud!

  • @GZCon
    @GZCon 8 місяців тому

    Watching this two years later. I live in nsw but worked in Mildura and even got locked down in South Australia during COVID. Was a stupid time in our history. Thanks for sharing your journey mate, especially during a crazy period of time! Pure inspiration.

  • @BushKayakersCampingAustralia
    @BushKayakersCampingAustralia 9 місяців тому

    Great series of videos Robbo . That bloody muddy portage at the weir . Damn , you held it really well together on camera lol , you seam to take thing in your stride pretty well . but IDK off camera in that knee deep steep muddy bank , that would test anyone's composure and patients . Well done mate great series !

  • @BushKayakersCampingAustralia
    @BushKayakersCampingAustralia 9 місяців тому

    looks way nicer than the murray river . what do you think Robbo ? which would you prefer to paddle and camp along now you have paddled them both?. the Murray or the Bidgee?

  • @BushKayakersCampingAustralia
    @BushKayakersCampingAustralia 9 місяців тому

    Nice recommendations Andrrew . It must be hard to narrow it down to top five paddles . there are so many great places to paddle around Sydney

  • @BushKayakersCampingAustralia
    @BushKayakersCampingAustralia 9 місяців тому

    Nice one Anderw . Love ya channel

  • @BushKayakersCampingAustralia
    @BushKayakersCampingAustralia 10 місяців тому

    Nice one Andrew Thanks for the video . I have watched all your kayaking videos love em .

  • @jamesreynolds6195
    @jamesreynolds6195 10 місяців тому

    Ma! Ka! Ha!

  • @mirandawakefield4429
    @mirandawakefield4429 10 місяців тому

    Hell yeah to the crocs. We stop wearing fancy shoes in the canoe because it takes them forever to dry. I actually wear crocs down in rapids too.

  • @ryandonelan3416
    @ryandonelan3416 Рік тому

    Great vid but if I closed my eyes it sounded like Kevin Rudd paddling the Murray.

  • @rickyelvis3215
    @rickyelvis3215 Рік тому

    turned off at twisties idiot!

  • @egmadamba
    @egmadamba Рік тому

    It is now October 2023. Have you done the journey?

    • @auntymonkey01
      @auntymonkey01 Рік тому

      Yes. If yob look at my channel or search for Summit to Sea, there are 14 episodes of my journey to watch

  • @TRAVISGOLDIE
    @TRAVISGOLDIE Рік тому

    I’d love to hear you reflect on this and do a retrospective on gear and things the planning didn’t teach you

  • @TRAVISGOLDIE
    @TRAVISGOLDIE Рік тому

    M thinking of rafting down the Murray on a similar path to you, I’m watching intently the depths and portage to see if it’s possible to do unsupported

  • @selby99
    @selby99 Рік тому

    Great stuff, thanks for sharing

  • @philyork2731
    @philyork2731 Рік тому

    Thanks for posting again Andrew. You have been missed.

  • @paddling_wombat
    @paddling_wombat Рік тому

    This one is excellent Andrew!

  • @juderyan1284
    @juderyan1284 Рік тому

    Nice to see you back Andrew, good little video. Was just thinking about you recently wondering if you would have anything on the go. Just got back from a paddle myself and your video popped up. Nice one 👍

  • @sprintershepherd4359
    @sprintershepherd4359 Рік тому

    Thanks for the video . Nice to see you back . . Plan to go there kayak camping this October long weekend . I hope there wont be to many people in the camp spots . or at least hope to find some nice wild camping spots along the way . will be taking hammocks so should be able to find something where tent campers wont camp

  • @sprintershepherd4359
    @sprintershepherd4359 Рік тому

    congratulations and well done !

  • @androidapps8822
    @androidapps8822 Рік тому

    hey robbo - still waiting eagerly for your update based on what you learnt from living out of your kayak. Would be super useful and much appreciated. thanks

    • @BenPitcher
      @BenPitcher Рік тому

      me too!

    • @auntymonkey01
      @auntymonkey01 Рік тому

      Hopefully will be filming an update next weekend

    • @auntymonkey01
      @auntymonkey01 Рік тому

      New video has been posted... just for you :-)@@BenPitcher@androidapps8822

    • @BenPitcher
      @BenPitcher Рік тому

      champion ! - great to see you out and about too@@auntymonkey01

  • @iamnotspartacus4460
    @iamnotspartacus4460 Рік тому

    What did you do with the kayak at night?

    • @auntymonkey01
      @auntymonkey01 Рік тому

      Left it on the bank (with a cover over the cockpit to stop bugs getting in) or I would put it next to my tent at night.

  • @bbcawood6049
    @bbcawood6049 Рік тому

    Morgan now has great new owners of the takeaway shop. The bakery is still hit and miss.

  • @MrTullyblue
    @MrTullyblue Рік тому

    great video - love the australian bush. 2 years with your bike do you still recommend it

    • @auntymonkey01
      @auntymonkey01 Рік тому

      I haven't ridden for about that long. Great bike... looking to sell it. I am not a cyclist... I am a kayaker 🙂

    • @MrTullyblue
      @MrTullyblue Рік тому

      Cheers - i use to be into kayaking, flat and white water - great book is - kayaks to hell by william nealy. in regards to the unit x, im going to check out the sizings next week, either medium or large - see which is the best fit

  • @mikehzz9848
    @mikehzz9848 Рік тому

    Enjoyed it mate. Thanks.

  • @barbarajackson4620
    @barbarajackson4620 Рік тому

    Red black yellow balloon. Common colour. Not my country being black women. 🎉. I'll send Japanese n chineese flag.

  • @barbarajackson4620
    @barbarajackson4620 Рік тому

    Ask who blackfella painter.

  • @barbarajackson4620
    @barbarajackson4620 Рік тому

    No abos live in Burke town.

  • @barbarajackson4620
    @barbarajackson4620 Рік тому

    😂 lmfao as an elder.

  • @barbarajackson4620
    @barbarajackson4620 Рік тому

    Nothing to look at. No Aboriginal art. Hot water bore. Serious.

  • @Paddy_Mac
    @Paddy_Mac Рік тому

    Hey Andrew, great to see you on the Mid North Coast! How do you go landing your drone over the water? Great shots and video!

    • @auntymonkey01
      @auntymonkey01 Рік тому

      I catch it. You can see me do it around the 17 min mark in my Summit to Sea EP4 video. ua-cam.com/video/3T9SMfKYaj8/v-deo.html

  • @Paddy_Mac
    @Paddy_Mac Рік тому

    Hey Andrew, what a fantastic paddle and video. Are you still out paddling? Is your Kayak fibrerglass or plasticish?

    • @auntymonkey01
      @auntymonkey01 Рік тому

      I paddle a couple of times a week around Sydney. The kayak I currently use (as seen in the Summit to Sea videos) is a Mirage 582 made of kevlar. The one in this particular video (my older kayak) is a light weight plastic.

  • @DustinRea
    @DustinRea Рік тому

    If Rodimus Prime was a kayak. You've got the touch!

  • @DustinRea
    @DustinRea Рік тому

    I like food in packaging that ziplocks shut. That way it keeps smells sealed up for the garbage I'm packing out. Nothing worse than smelling like last nights dinner in bear territory

    • @auntymonkey01
      @auntymonkey01 Рік тому

      Fortunately we don't have bears here in Australia. 🙂

    • @DustinRea
      @DustinRea Рік тому

      @@auntymonkey01 what predators are a concern for you there? Here we have Grizzlies, Black Bears, Timberwolves, Mountain Lions, Wolverines, and strangely enough, the Deer, Elk and Moose are somewhat dangerous is approached in the wrong way.

    • @auntymonkey01
      @auntymonkey01 Рік тому

      @@DustinRea snakes mostly. Brown, Black, Tiger and Red Belly Black snakes are pretty common. All of which are very venomous

    • @DustinRea
      @DustinRea Рік тому

      @@auntymonkey01 that's scary. They have stealth. We have Rattlesnake and Black Widow and Brown Recluse here in BC, but the Rattlers and Widows are mainly in the very southern part of BC.

  • @LRDan
    @LRDan Рік тому

    The Yamato Battleship of Kayaks

  • @REMOTELEIGH
    @REMOTELEIGH Рік тому

    Where can i buy the river maps?

    • @auntymonkey01
      @auntymonkey01 Рік тому

      Go to rivermurraycharts.com.au/ the River Murray Charts book is great for between Yarrawonga and Renmark. I created my own maps (printed google maps) for above Yarrawonga. I used Google Maps on my phone below Renmark. I did buy the Murray River Pilot book but I found the scale was useless (it changes on every page), so just stuck to google maps.

  • @andrewpickwell965
    @andrewpickwell965 Рік тому

    Warning the exit at the caravan park in wagga got a bit messy, SUNK into waist deep mud YUK

    • @auntymonkey01
      @auntymonkey01 Рік тому

      Thanks for the heads up. The Bidgee certainly does mud well. That exit has always been a bit dicey. Wagga Beach is always a nicer option.

  • @andrewpickwell965
    @andrewpickwell965 Рік тому

    Been inspired by watching your videos, got my kayak and about to do this leg from gundagai to wagga in the morning 🌄

    • @auntymonkey01
      @auntymonkey01 Рік тому

      Good luck. I hope to get back and do that leg or the leg to Narrandera again in a few months.

    • @andrewpickwell965
      @andrewpickwell965 Рік тому

      @@auntymonkey01 made it to oura tonight, so many birds 🐦 the trip has been perfect.

  • @andrewpickwell965
    @andrewpickwell965 Рік тому

    Congratulations you have inspired me to get a new kayak and start paddling some inland waterways.

  • @simonscott5592
    @simonscott5592 Рік тому

    Great video. Thank you