We stayed at that site below Basswood on June 9 and 10. Never had a better feeling than coming out of that Canadian portage and seeing that great site open after a very long day of paddling. Fun reliving our trip and seeing that big stump we used to split wood and remembering the great times we had there. We took the long way around through Fourtown because everyone told us the route you took through tin can Mike was too tough. It didn’t look a whole lot tougher than that awful portage between Fourtown and Mudro, but I know video can be very deceptive. Thanks for sharing, great video.
We were at the end of the Echo Trail after fishing opener. Gotta work on that single portage my friend so you take a dog or 2! They don't want us double portaging anymore leaving the food packs out of sight. Bears are stealing food at portages I guess. I did some kayak racing back in the day you're paddling with your paddle upside down. Glad you had a fun trip the Canadian border is one of my favorite spots in the BWCAW 👌
I don’t think I’ll ever be able to single portage. I do have all my food in bear vaults so I’m following the new rule. As far as the kayak paddle I never realized there was a top and bottom. I guess I would just grab it and go not knowing. Now I do so thank you.
First of all I loved the video. Again, you and a few other have motivated me to do my first solo trip. I have permits for a trip the 3rd week of August. Headed in to target Lake Trout. Then a late trip with the new hot tent in early October Thanks B Mik
@@CommonManCamps-dz6ur I'm already looking forward to your next video. Thanks for getting back about the pant. My concern id for the kayak paddle getting me wet. That's why the water proof question Thanks Mik
If you could find the time what is the brand of your life jacket . great job on the video. I like the idea that you give time to the beautiful area thanks again
Nice video. How did you keep the leeches alive doing all that paddling and portaging? Did you have them in oxygen for awhile? You didn't fish until Day 3, so I was curious how you carried them with you in the leech bucket?
I just kept them in the leach locker in the lake. If I’d go to a new lake, I would drain the leach locker and then refill it and just carry it on the portages. I’ve never had problems keeping leeches alive unless it’s very hot out. Thanks for watching hope you enjoyed it👍
@@CommonManCamps-dz6ur Thanks, I meant that I didn't see you clip them to you or anything. You must have carrier them with the pack first, then the canoe
Love the sounds of nature 😊
Me too
We stayed at that site below Basswood on June 9 and 10. Never had a better feeling than coming out of that Canadian portage and seeing that great site open after a very long day of paddling. Fun reliving our trip and seeing that big stump we used to split wood and remembering the great times we had there. We took the long way around through Fourtown because everyone told us the route you took through tin can Mike was too tough. It didn’t look a whole lot tougher than that awful portage between Fourtown and Mudro, but I know video can be very deceptive. Thanks for sharing, great video.
Glad it brought back good memories. That was a great campsite. Thanks for watching 👍
Beautiful
Thanks it was fun
That sunset with rainbow was amazing!
It was amazing to see in person.
That is some crazy exercise
I was very tired after that trip
Great video
Thanks 👍
We were at the end of the Echo Trail after fishing opener. Gotta work on that single portage my friend so you take a dog or 2! They don't want us double portaging anymore leaving the food packs out of sight. Bears are stealing food at portages I guess. I did some kayak racing back in the day you're paddling with your paddle upside down. Glad you had a fun trip the Canadian border is one of my favorite spots in the BWCAW 👌
I don’t think I’ll ever be able to single portage. I do have all my food in bear vaults so I’m following the new rule. As far as the kayak paddle I never realized there was a top and bottom. I guess I would just grab it and go not knowing. Now I do so thank you.
@@CommonManCamps-dz6ur ah yeah saw that towards the end! Cool. I use an Ursack going solo.
Ill be up there soon! Good to see you back at it as well
Thanks. I appreciate it
Great video, keep going.😍
👍 thanks appreciate it
Good to see you back at it
Thanks buddy
Living the dream!
Beautiful!
👍
bravo~ stunning job~
Thanks 👍
First of all I loved the video. Again, you and a few other have motivated me to do my first solo trip. I have permits for a trip the 3rd week of August. Headed in to target Lake Trout. Then a late trip with the new hot tent in early October
Thanks B
Mik
Thanks. It’s different solo but lots of fun. Good luck
@@CommonManCamps-dz6ur I'm already looking forward to your next video. Thanks for getting back about the pant. My concern id for the kayak paddle getting me wet. That's why the water proof question
Thanks
Mik
I have 260 length paddle and it doesn’t get me wet at all. My last trip I was stuck at camp most of the time do to wind and rain 😢 but still had fun
A new common man outro
Oh yeah, you betcha
If you could find the time what is the brand of your life jacket . great job on the video. I like the idea that you give time to the beautiful area thanks again
My wife got it used online it’s a Extrasport. I’m not sure they still make them or got bought out by another company
Great trip!!! Are you interested in trying out a new style of portage pack?
I’m always interested in new gear. Especially if it’s Minnesota made.
What brand of brown pants are those? Are they water proof?
Thanks
Mik
Sorry I was on another trip and just got back. They are Fjall Raven pants. No not water proof but dry quick
You’re sooo fucking pretty
Nice video. How did you keep the leeches alive doing all that paddling and portaging? Did you have them in oxygen for awhile? You didn't fish until Day 3, so I was curious how you carried them with you in the leech bucket?
I just kept them in the leach locker in the lake. If I’d go to a new lake, I would drain the leach locker and then refill it and just carry it on the portages. I’ve never had problems keeping leeches alive unless it’s very hot out. Thanks for watching hope you enjoyed it👍
In fact, all the extra leeches are at the cabin in the lake and I plan on using them on the next trip.
@@CommonManCamps-dz6ur Thanks, I meant that I didn't see you clip them to you or anything. You must have carrier them with the pack first, then the canoe
Watch out for alligators
I always do 😂
Lets get you hooked up. I reached out on Instagram. UA-cam keeps flagging my replys.