I really connected with the protagonist at the beginning. What a great character 😂 Excellent vid. I recently got a full dry suit but partly wish I'd gone two-piece for the option to go topless
Glad to see that fly fishing waders made their way into the canoeing community, great technology! A few tips from wearing gore tex waders for 15 years now: Keeping sand out of the shoes is key because the are very abrasive, merino long johns are by far the best base layer (you'll get much less sweaty), as soon as your in camp turn them inside out and let them dry (reduces long term smell and short term wetness, obviously), during winter take your time to find even small holes by 1) turning them inside out, 2) spraying them with alcohol (in a spray bottle), 3) holes will appear magically, which you can mark (circle) with a pen, 4) and use UV sealant (activate with UV light) for flexible and fast seal!!
I have used these on trips to Lake Superior for several years, with a dry top. Made the decision after realizing how much trouble it is for a woman to go to the bathroom wearing a farmer jane wetsuit and a dry top!
Been considering these pants after seeing you guys beat them up and a miserable, cold rainy fall trip where I was soak right through most of the trip. Reviews seem a bit mixed from what I see online, saying the older version was better. Knowing how rough some of your trips are makes me more confident in these pants.
I have same trousers in the Hydrus 3.0 material. They keep you super dry, and most importantly they keep you warm, even during the Scottish winters we experience across the pond. In addition, I use a pair of Palm gradient boots as they drain well and provide some degree of ankle support. We call the tops dry cags. Great video by the way:)
Awesome video! I definitely learned a lot with this one! Now I know what to look for when gearing up for my next trip! As always thanks for taking the time to share! As far as I am concerned your are an expert on how to enjoyi and explore the great outdoors!! Looking forward to your next adventure! Rick From Virginia
Just got back from a 14 day trip across wabakimi these pants were an absolute necessity, worth every penny. Im on year three with them and theyre still holding up mint
When I was in the military I did a stint in the safety systems shop. We used to sew and tape the booties on the immersion suits the aircrew would wear. Looks like they are made almost exactly the same
Those pants look like a great piece of gear! Nice to have the option of buying just the pants like that, if you don't need a full dry suit for what you are doing.
I've got the sockless version that I wear tucked into high neoprene wetsuit boots. I love them. Got the sockless version because I was worried about them flooding and not draining if I took a long swim.
You are a nut dude with your canoe drills in the yard. I have a pair of those Kokatat pants with hydrus! Got a Meridian hydrus drysuit this winter too.. Thanks! I use them for sea kayaking.
I live in NC so I don't need all the layers you guys deal with...but I will say I do have some Kokatat base layers which work really well AND they have some pretty good stuff on sale at present also...I do like what I have used of theirs to date.
comical love all your videos got me hooked and wanted to do a lil canoe adventuring myself def hitting up the cabins Noah camped out at and gunna hit up birch Cove wilderness area this summer NS is my home keep up the tripping fellas truly inspiring dudes
Be sure to have a tube of Aquaseal in the repair kit. And trashy rain pants to wear over in the event you need to portage through thorny "puckerbrush". Ahh. I see you added this to the end. Keep on paddlin'
I have owned a version of the Gore-Tex Kokatat dry pants for 25 years. Literally hundreds of canoe and kayak trips. These things take abuse. Burn holes are a definitely issue but easily repaired. They just laugh off wear from rocks, berry brambles, devils club, etc.
Good video. Think I'll be getting a pair of those pants. Have you ever considered using wading shoes (the kind fly fishers use with stocking foot waders) in place of the water shoes/tennis shoes you were wearing in the video? Seems like the Tempest pants are very similar to stocking foot waders, with the additional feature of being able to snug them around the waist.
I have heard mixed reviews on the wading shoes. While the felt can be good in rivers, some of the wading shoes are heavier, and the felt doesn't do as well when dirty. Though I have yet to test this theory myself. Just some thoughts to consider. Cheers
Fun intro Alex, thought that was Noah for a second🙂... thanks for the share, found gortex micro system clog after daily wear ie jacket not sure about pants though. However, Tempest dry pant great alternative, now on the list, thanks . Thoughts or vid on fav paddle? 📽👏👏👍
We wear a combination of old running shoes, proper hiking shoes and river shoes. Some of the hiking boots with larger tread tend not to grip as nicely on the slippery rocks as running shoes or river shoes.
"Aquaseal" is the shit. I've got some here with the "Cure Accelerator." I've heard of fly fishermen who use it to cover knots to improve sliding in rod eyes and make the line more aerodynamic and the knots stronger, and shit...
Your shoes did not fall apart? I get a lot of weird looks canoeing in waders( essentially the same technology as the pants you use) but I’m dry and warm and able to fetch water, load floatplanes without getting wet. You might want to watch the Simms You Tube video on the best way to patch waders/pants. Sometimes just Aquaseal but you look as though you need to use a patch as well. Thanks for the great info. Oh, I wear felt soled boots as they are the best on wet, slippery river rocks.
Yeah we might do a separate video on different patch jobs eventually! Good to know Simms has one. And yes the felt bottoms work great! I will be adopting a felt shoe system for this season!
Depends on what you consider to be expensive. I wouldn't call these a cheap pair of pants but they are made to last. Worth every penny in my opinion. Cheers!
You can buy them from Kokatat's website but if you are in Canada you will pay duty on them. MEC as well as some other stores sell them and you can purchase online!
Hi guys, wondering if you’ve thought about doing a video about what essentials you bring with you in your pack for a trip. Love the videos.
I really connected with the protagonist at the beginning. What a great character 😂 Excellent vid. I recently got a full dry suit but partly wish I'd gone two-piece for the option to go topless
Glad to see that fly fishing waders made their way into the canoeing community, great technology! A few tips from wearing gore tex waders for 15 years now: Keeping sand out of the shoes is key because the are very abrasive, merino long johns are by far the best base layer (you'll get much less sweaty), as soon as your in camp turn them inside out and let them dry (reduces long term smell and short term wetness, obviously), during winter take your time to find even small holes by 1) turning them inside out, 2) spraying them with alcohol (in a spray bottle), 3) holes will appear magically, which you can mark (circle) with a pen, 4) and use UV sealant (activate with UV light) for flexible and fast seal!!
Thanks for sharing how ready you are for weather and witness.
I have used these on trips to Lake Superior for several years, with a dry top. Made the decision after realizing how much trouble it is for a woman to go to the bathroom wearing a farmer jane wetsuit and a dry top!
That's a good piece of gear to add, even if they serve only as hands warmer 😂 Thank's for the review and all the tips!
Thank you thank you so hard getting the correct info from some stores
Been considering these pants after seeing you guys beat them up and a miserable, cold rainy fall trip where I was soak right through most of the trip.
Reviews seem a bit mixed from what I see online, saying the older version was better. Knowing how rough some of your trips are makes me more confident in these pants.
I have same trousers in the Hydrus 3.0 material. They keep you super dry, and most importantly they keep you warm, even during the Scottish winters we experience across the pond. In addition, I use a pair of Palm gradient boots as they drain well and provide some degree of ankle support. We call the tops dry cags. Great video by the way:)
Great foul weather advice, Alex! Thank you!
Awesome video! I definitely learned a lot with this one! Now I know what to look for when gearing up for my next trip! As always thanks for taking the time to share! As far as I am concerned your are an expert on how to enjoyi and explore the great outdoors!! Looking forward to your next adventure!
Rick From Virginia
Great tips Alex! We have been considering these pants for a while thanks for the Northern Scavenger stamp of approval!
Just got back from a 14 day trip across wabakimi these pants were an absolute necessity, worth every penny. Im on year three with them and theyre still holding up mint
love to hear it! Also we have some amazing memories from wabakimi. Cheers
Hilarious intro. The review was good too but I rewatched the intro a few times for a chuckle.
When I was in the military I did a stint in the safety systems shop.
We used to sew and tape the booties on the immersion suits the aircrew would wear.
Looks like they are made almost exactly the same
Very helpful thanks!
Thanks Alex for the gear review.
Something else to look at picking up to add to my outdoor gear.
Happy paddling. 👍
Those pants look like a great piece of gear! Nice to have the option of buying just the pants like that, if you don't need a full dry suit for what you are doing.
Thank you. Very entertaining and funny interduction! Great information regarding keeping dry and warm in adventurous Kanu trips. Great video !
I've got the sockless version that I wear tucked into high neoprene wetsuit boots. I love them. Got the sockless version because I was worried about them flooding and not draining if I took a long swim.
Nice tips! So much good information! If you're not crushing rivers like these guys, take their advice!!
If only I were young again...
Thank you for thi8s video. Rock On!
Funny intro...loved the Labrador trip... Those pants look pretty good.
You are a nut dude with your canoe drills in the yard. I have a pair of those Kokatat pants with hydrus! Got a Meridian hydrus drysuit this winter too.. Thanks! I use them for sea kayaking.
Alex, this was great. Funny intro. So sorry you are on lockdown.
Looks like a sick piece of kit, thanks for the review on your setup Alex! I will be looking into these 👀 👌
Ha ha great beginning 🤣😂 and information 👍🏻😉
Tom
Great trip! Thanks so much!
$230 is way cheap for such creature comforts in the back country! Good reviews you do. Thanks...
Bought these pants for a big trip this summer only a couple days ago!
I live in NC so I don't need all the layers you guys deal with...but I will say I do have some Kokatat base layers which work really well AND they have some pretty good stuff on sale at present also...I do like what I have used of theirs to date.
comical love all your videos got me hooked and wanted to do a lil canoe adventuring myself def hitting up the cabins Noah camped out at and gunna hit up birch Cove wilderness area this summer NS is my home keep up the tripping fellas truly inspiring dudes
y'all this intro had me dying. great video overall though! love the channel, makes me wish I lived in Canada!
Be sure to have a tube of Aquaseal in the repair kit. And trashy rain pants to wear over in the event you need to portage through thorny "puckerbrush".
Ahh. I see you added this to the end. Keep on paddlin'
I have owned a version of the Gore-Tex Kokatat dry pants for 25 years. Literally hundreds of canoe and kayak trips. These things take abuse. Burn holes are a definitely issue but easily repaired. They just laugh off wear from rocks, berry brambles, devils club, etc.
Im so glad I’m not the only one doing canoe squats!!
Hahah. My Man! That was Hilarious. Loved it Alex!
Too funny Alex. Great tip. Thanks .
love the intro
So good haha. We need to get a pack out to you guys.
I use these in size small. I’m 6 foot with a 34 waist for reference, they fit much bigger than you think.
Good video. Think I'll be getting a pair of those pants. Have you ever considered using wading shoes (the kind fly fishers use with stocking foot waders) in place of the water shoes/tennis shoes you were wearing in the video? Seems like the Tempest pants are very similar to stocking foot waders, with the additional feature of being able to snug them around the waist.
That would be a great idea. The felt bottom of those shoes sticks to those slippery rocks.
I have heard mixed reviews on the wading shoes. While the felt can be good in rivers, some of the wading shoes are heavier, and the felt doesn't do as well when dirty. Though I have yet to test this theory myself. Just some thoughts to consider. Cheers
Fun intro Alex, thought that was Noah for a second🙂... thanks for the share, found gortex micro system clog after daily wear ie jacket not sure about pants though. However, Tempest dry pant great alternative, now on the list, thanks . Thoughts or vid on fav paddle?
📽👏👏👍
Hilarious! Thanks for making really awesome videos. makes me want to get out there.
You got some new crocs lol oh and don't forget tire patches and glue.
What do you wear on your feet (footwear) when tripping and portaging? Leather hiking boots? Old sneakers? Water foot ware?
We wear a combination of old running shoes, proper hiking shoes and river shoes. Some of the hiking boots with larger tread tend not to grip as nicely on the slippery rocks as running shoes or river shoes.
Great video, thanks for such good info! Additional question, what shoes are you wearing? 6.25 minute of the video. Thanks!
These are the Chaco Torrent Pro's. Not sure if they still make them but they are a great shoe for walking rivers and canoe tripping in general.
Haha love the intro
"Aquaseal" is the shit. I've got some here with the "Cure Accelerator." I've heard of fly fishermen who use it to cover knots to improve sliding in rod eyes and make the line more aerodynamic and the knots stronger, and shit...
Ah that is an interesting use case 🤔
This is next-level comfort for canoe trippers. Do you find you have to burp the air out of the dry pants like you would with a drysuit?
Great question! Yes usually as soon as I put them on a squat down into a cannon ball and pull the waist put to let the air out!
5:58 GO HABS GO!
We can't be friends...😄
The second most important item would be the bug net or bug net jacket.
Absolutely!
Hello, may I ask what type of quick dry pants do you wear under the Kokatat's? Link to the rubber booties pls ?? cheers Edman
Your shoes did not fall apart? I get a lot of weird looks canoeing in waders( essentially the same technology as the pants you use) but I’m dry and warm and able to fetch water, load floatplanes without getting wet. You might want to watch the Simms You Tube video on the best way to patch waders/pants. Sometimes just Aquaseal but you look as though you need to use a patch as well. Thanks for the great info. Oh, I wear felt soled boots as they are the best on wet, slippery river rocks.
Yeah we might do a separate video on different patch jobs eventually! Good to know Simms has one. And yes the felt bottoms work great! I will be adopting a felt shoe system for this season!
Bring Tony back 🤘
Are they expensive? Thanks
Depends on what you consider to be expensive. I wouldn't call these a cheap pair of pants but they are made to last. Worth every penny in my opinion. Cheers!
Would you wear these on hot summer days kayaking ?
Probably not, I'd prefer just getting wet
As a fellow maritimer, where can we purchase a pair.. thanks Alex in advance.. cheers
You can buy them from Kokatat's website but if you are in Canada you will pay duty on them. MEC as well as some other stores sell them and you can purchase online!
Are these pants thicker that regular fly fishing waders?
No..less
I would say less but I have only used one pair of fly fishing waders to compare. These really allow good maneuverability
These are great Alex, both of you, but you have to get another pair for your girlfriend.
I thought you were going to say (essential gear for all future trips) a shotgun, after that polar bear fiasco.
I knew it was the dry pants.....or the whiskey bottle. No really, I knew it was the bottle....I mean pants.
😃😃
Hahaha
Channeling some "uncle Kevin" in this vid. Soon there will be puppets....
They are basically waders. Talk to a steelhead fisherman. They keep you dry and warm. Nothing new. Still like your videos and appreciate your content.
Funny