STUNNING KAYAK CAMPING ADVENTURE! (SUV Camping/Vandwelling Adventures)
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- Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
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In this video I take my kayak onto southern Utah's Lake Powell for an overnight camping adventure!
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** Boat launch: 37.4659, -110.7194
** Campsite: 37.4683, -110.7357
** Mouth of Lost Eden Canyon: 37.4626, -110.7451
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I just love the calm, even tone of your voice and your preciseness of words and pronunciation
I really enjoy how peaceful your videos are. Very pleasant to watch.
I love how frugal and minimal your gear is. Nothing is outragously expensive. It's all practical gear to just get you out there.
I can't stop binge watching your videos! You provide awesome commentary and very insightful info. I live in WA and want to take a trip to Yosemite and these side locations are a must visit. Thanks for your videos. That lake is gorgeous!
Oh wow! I could sense the peacefulness of your campsite and inside the canyons. Another Tristan-inspired addition to my bucket list!
Love to watch yours videos, soo peaceful, it's like a therapy for me .
Spent 10 days on Lake Powell 30 some years ago in mid Oct. , with a lady friend and her dog. Rented a skiff with a out board motor . From the Hyite Marina then went south. Not sole on the lake . The best part was there was a lot more water. Sad to see the condition now. Camping out at night one would be awaken by the noise a fish made when they jumped out of the water , the sound of a raven flying by. That’s quiet ……!!!! Slept in a kiva at defiance house ruin . Had a birthday in a old ruin . Must admit I had a pretty good buzz on that night. Reed the book desert solitaire, written by. A park ranger who journeyed down the Colorado river through Glen Canyon, one of the last before it was flooded.
The greatest kayaking is south of the dam on the Colorado River. There is a shuttle that takes you down to the river via a tunnel that was carved when the dam was built. The water is calm and the canyon is anywhere from 700' to over 1,000'. There are numerous places to camp and fish. You should take out at Lees Ferry because the water gets rough beyond this point. There are also shuttles that can return you to the dam. The shuttles are provided by the rafting companies that float this section of the river. You will not regret this trip. The views are stunning!!!
Cool! As a paddler and a hiker, I don't know if I could get over the fact of what was lost in flooding those areas. Imagine what an living experience those canyons would be without the lake. It's like a ruin.
Oh my goodness Tristan. What a crazy time on Lake Powell! That night must have been terrible! And getting out of the 3rd slot canyon must have been awful! I hope you get to go home and take a breather! After the fact I’m sure you did!❤️😀🇺🇸🌏
Love the dancing water reflections!!!
I really liked that too! It was fun to see. Thanks Kaitlyn.
Great thing about Powell, is that is is SO huge you can find solitude easily even in summer. Though it is hot and exposed, shoulder seasons best.
Binge Watching with a broken shoulder socket.....
Ouch on the paddling!
Pray I can someday return to my wanderings.
Lake Powell is a really nice paddle. I did an 80 mile paddle from Bull Frog to the Escalante River and back in July 2018. I've heard some people say they hate it because of the boats and how they pollute the water, but I didn't think much of it. The water is fantastic and feels great. Really cool place to explore. I definitely recommend it.
Kayaking is very pleasant! It describes it well! I only do pleasant kayaking. Whote water is something for a young me to have tried. 😊
Another amazing adventure. I love the water, and adding a camping trip to it is like icing on a cake. I enjoy the wind, so it sounds like it would be a great place for me. Always enjoyed an adventure more when there was some adversity. Like you said it makes it more memorable. The slot canyons were great. Beautiful scenery. Great video. Thanks for taking us along, Davin
If you enjoy the wind, just follow me around. There always seems to be wind where I am! Thanks for watching and commenting, Davin. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
You can offset your paddles so that they don’t get caught in the wind. You may want to consider a skirt for your kayak for the colder weather. Can’t believe that you can just go camp on a lake like that. Can’t really do that here in NH much. Cool adventure! I love kayaking!
It wasn't the wind on the paddles that was giving me problems; it was the wind on my body and on the kayak, and the wind making waves. No fun. But yeah, you can do this kind of thing at thousands of lakes out in this part of the country. It's great :)
Amen on "offsetting". Many experienced yakkers orient each paddle at 90 degrees. Body or Paddle, it all adds up to extra effort and slower going because of wind-drag. Also, the fact that you are actually moving the out-of-water paddle INTO the wind eats up energy as well. Ask others that know about this. Great Videos!
I also like to paddle a kayak, however the most fun is crashing through waves. Keeping yourself from flipping over and charging another wave. I don't know. Flat lakes and rivers or ok, but I like it when the wind picks up. If I'm driving by my local lake and I see big white caps, I head back to the house to pick up the kayak.
A boat is the only way to see all of this magical space
You might consider buying float bags for your kayak, they're bags you blow up and insert in the bow and stern of your kayak so in case you get swamped there isn't as much room for water so it easier to get to shore.
I've thought about it for river trips, but I think it's a bit overkill for lake trips like this. I'll look into it more in the future. Thanks Kristan!
SUV RVing You're welcome :) I really enjoy all your videos by the way :)
I travel by adventure motorcycle and street bikes through the years riding for 50 years and loved it all some times days were challenging en joy
It's great that camping is allowed. Kayaking is awesome! So therapeutic.
Therapeutic is the perfect word for it! Thanks for watching ☺️
I always look forward to one of your videos. Utah would be my number one destination when heading out West. There is an unbelievable amount of beauty packed into that state. It's hard to say what I enjoyed the most about any of your videos, but one of the things that stands out to me is that ordinarily the editing is great, I'm able to hear what you are saying, and everything falls into place without being just a bunch of random clips. I love that you go to the trouble of showing what you are going to be doing, then you do it, and then you tell us what you did. That method has been around a long time but, surprisingly, most don't use it. Anyway, thanks for making these outrageously fun and educational videos!
It's true, Utah is an unbelievably beautiful place. It's unreal. I'm glad you like the videos! It's a lot of work putting them together, but I really enjoy it. Thanks for watching.
I always think of what the canyons that are now under water, would be like. Don't get me wrong, the lake is nice, but I bet there were some fantastic canyons that are now lost forever.
I love how you “faded” in and out your walking points the morning after the awful night....and I have had a night in mountains of very little sleep, so can relate....I feel your pain, but it could have been much worse, so it just turned out to be an adventure tale
This is exactly what God created for us to explore visited lake Powell in 17 awesome adventure great videos brother thanks for taking us along
I agree with you that kayaking is pleasant. I love being out on flat water. Such a pretty and interesting adventure.
You should practice feathering your paddle. It will enable you to paddle into the wind a bit more efficiently. When you feather your paddle it offsets the blades so when one blade is in the water the other cuts through the wind rather than pushing into it and therefore is much easier to paddle into headwinds. Just an idea.
Thanks again for the video. I love kayaking but have never done an overnight with it so it was great watching your experience. While I still feel some sadness that the beautiful area is now under so much water I also love the clear waters, the reflection on the rocks, the serenity of the slot canyons as you paddle in, and even the adventure of fighting your way back to the car through the wind and the waves (which I have had to do myself in the past). Glorious experience and thanks for taking me along!
Thanks Karen! Kayak camping is a ton of fun. I really enjoy it. And I'm glad you liked this adventure. It was a fun one, for sure!
Beautiful! I'm surprised there was no one else there. Crowds or not, I'd definitely go in the summer so I could get in that water! I'd just make this a day trip and skip the camping. Something to think about, though, is if there is plenty of motorboat action in the summer, boat wake could become problematic for paddlers.
Those flooded slot canyons are: spooky (in a good way), awesomely beautiful, tranquil, and give such a different viewpoint (near the top, instead of along the bottom). Thank you so much for yet another outstanding adventure!
I agree! They're really neat. I loved just gliding quietly through them. Thanks Juadonna!
I'm really enjoying these videos. It's been three years since I was last in Utah--too long.
Your paddle stroke is shoulders only. A good paddling stroke is from your core muscles. Find a good coach. You mentioned wind. That's why you need a better stroke. Should you get a 15 knot headwind, you aren't going anywhere unless you have a good stroke. What happens is the wind picks up and you realize your plans just changed, you have to get back, or get to-- ASAP. That's when you need the power of a good stroke.
I was at Lake Powell 15 years ago, rented a powerboat. Went up the river to the Escalante River to visit Cathedral in the Desert. Beautiful. The water level is down quite a bit. Still is.
Cold weather paddling is a good thing. You're always supposed to dress for the water temp, not the air. (Friend died of hypothermia on a warm summer day warm ocean water. Loose wet suit). A good wet suit, booties, mittens, layers underneath water temp not a problem.
Learn to feather the paddle....
@@bigbranch1 Feathering. Some top Olympic paddlers feather, I've never seen any point in it. 15 years. Early on I tried it a couple of times--rejected it. Why make an unnecessary movement that risks debilitating injury for no valid reason.
@@WillN2Go1 White water paddlers the world over feather....Western winds can stop your progress going down stream.....that blade stuck in the wind becomes a problem....
Great adventure....you had your paddle acting as a sail...learn to feather it...so that one blade is always slicing the wind ....
Yep, great expedition Tristan. Sorry about the ruff sleep night. Liked the narrow slot Canyon's, and the cave over the water you went into.
It's OK. One night's bad sleep lasts for just one night. The good memories of the rest of the adventure will last a lifetime :) Thanks Dave!
Do you not ever fish when you're out there a catch and cook would have been good if you find a little small portable Pole to hook up to your kayak, but this place is absolutely beautiful...
I don't really like eating fish, so no, I don't go fishing. Though I may try tenkara fishing in the future for the sport of it. Thanks for watching!
Great video! My favorite part was the exploring of the slot canyons from the water. I loved how the sunlight was reflected off the water onto the roof of the cave prior to that. Also that water next to the shoreline was crystal clear...would definitely make for great swimming in the summer. TFS!
I'll definitely have to go back at some point in the summer. That water was just begging for a swim!
In 2007 I kayaked the upper part of Lake Powell from the Lone Rock Beach. Great place to camp and kayak. Very quiet and some good fishing.
Scarrry how do you not get lost. Love it
Great videos. Thanks for all the work you put in and I love that the language is clean.
You're a good extemporaneous speaker. Very nice video.
I wish I were better at it. There's a looot of editing that goes into making me sound halfway coherent. But I'm glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching!
SUV RVing And, you're a humble fellow. Respect!
The slot canyons were great! The camping looked tough. What an amazing area. So pretty. So cool to see inside those canyons that I will probably never be able to go in. I love your adventure! Thank you So much!
Thanks Jacqueline! It was a great little mini adventure. It was a beautiful spot. Thanks for watching :)
Wow,that water is so clear! Would love to kayak on there. We kayak on our river in my town all the time. It can be extremely peaceful if you know when the right time to go is. Another beautiful place. Thank you for taking us along.
Thanks Keri! Yep, kayaking is a lot of fun. Suddenly being able to go out onto the water with my kayak almost feels like suddenly gaining a superpower. Let's me go places I couldn't go to before. Lots of fun.
Right!!
Thanks for the video's for I' never been west of the Mississippi other than Arkansas and Minnesota for work.
My favorite part was that you just looked like you were having so much fun. When I watch your video I am always thinking how can I adapt that to life with a family and kids. Thanks for the vid
This was a really great trip, and I did have a great time! And Lake Powell is a great place for the whole family. Kids would love it there.
That was amazing! I never would have known this place existed if not for your video. This is not something I would be able to do so I really really enjoyed watching you on your adventure thank you.
this was one of my favorite videos for several reasons👍🏻👏🏻🙂
The light is beautiful in those slot canyons
I worry about you being alone out there
You are young and brave
Yep, the light there was beautiful. And don't worry, returning home safely is my #1 priority :)
I can never understand why a few people put a thumbs down on your videos. What in the world could they not like. I can understand someone who is not interested, but a thumbs down? I guess there are just some weird people out there.
I completely agree that Kayaking is an incredibly relaxing activity. Now that I have my camper, I'll be looking for a way to attach a kayak carrier so I can get on the water. Cheers!
It really is a lot of fun. I'd be interested to hear about how you attach the kayak to your trailer. Good luck! Thanks Barb.
I've never kayaked I'm going to do this one day yes
Lake Powell has over 2,000 miles of shoreline which is more than the combined states on the Pacific Coast. It is 400 feet deep, 186 miles long and has a water storage capacity of 27,000,000 acre feet of water.
I believe it!
Thank you so very much for sharing! 😊
How cool was that..thanks so much for taking us along..safe travels
Thank for watching, Kris!
What a beautiful lake! Thanks for the view of the launch site. I'm looking forward to boating there. But that wind! I wonder if that's why there were no other kayaks. I'll be sure to check the weather first...
great video. I know you were new to kayaking at the time and hopefully you've learned how to ferry since then. If not DO YOURSELF a favor and learn this technique as it will allow you to use the wind or current to your advantage and save your strength. Looking forward to kayaking Powell in the near future. See you on the water someday. Be safe.
Awesome adventure. I have the exact same kayak and love it . So far it has been solid as a rock. I look at fancier, more expensive ones, but I figure until this one fails me I am going to get every penny of my $200.00 out of it. I was a little shocked at how minimal you packed for the excursion though. The thing that stood out the most to me was your lack of shelter from the sun and elements. But I know that is part of the adventure! Great video.
Your smile says it all!
Beautiful lake it looks so nice and clear. Those slot canyons were really cool too.. sorry for the rough night... wind and hard rock can't make for a comfortable sleep. Enjoyed the video as always.
The rock was fine. That's what I've got the camp mattress for, so it wasn't an issue. But yeah, the wind was rough... Oh well. All's well that ends well!
What a great video! Lake Powell is amazing. I loved the canyons! I have never been kayaking but it looks like fun and looks like a good workout. Sorry about your loss of sleep but I bet you slept good the following night....lol. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Carol! Yeah, Lake Powell is a beautiful place. There's a ton to see and do and explore there. I can't wait to go back. And lol yes, I did sleep well the following night :)
Kayak camping always looks fun. Thanks.
It really is. And it opens up a whole new world of camping possibilities. Thanks for watching.
Great video, as I have already said, I have never been out West. So that makes all of these videos great in my opinion. Thanks and be careful.
The West is the best! :) Thanks again, Nancy.
Alright, that's it. I need to get a kayak.
I fully support you in this purchase :)
I really enjoy watching all your videos. I wish I could do as you do.
Thanks Marvolene. I'm glad you enjoy the videos. Thanks for watching!
Nice video. Makes me want to get out and adventure. " Got to take the good with the bad" Peace
I've been working my way thru watching all your videos. I wondered when i'd get to see you paddle the kayak. I paddle/camp a 17 foot sea kayak for weeks at a time and plan to spend a month on lake powell. I'd likely start at page and paddle up one side of the lake exploring many of the side canyons and then back down the opposite side doing the same thing. Since your a hiker and suv camper you already have most of the gear and experience packing light for kayak camping.
Good on you for wearing a pfd ! Please be careful thou, a very light boat like that will float away from you quicker than you can swim back to it if you capsize, and even water temps of 50 degrees can get you hypothermia in very little time. Thanks so much for posting great informative and educational videos Tristan ! Love that you are posting the gps co ordinates and date filmed, very helpful. Starting to plan a 4 or 5 week trip to the southwest this winter. Cheers !
Hi Dan. Thanks for watching! Your Lake Powell trip sounds like a great one. And yep, getting into kayak camping for me was easy due to my background in ultralight backpacking. Basically just added a couple of dry bags and I was good to go. I appreciate you commenting, too. If you haven't already, check out my San Juan River kayaking trip. It's probably my favorite video I've done: ua-cam.com/video/aoKkViHo-WY/v-deo.html
I'm off to watch that video next ! By the way, hope you dont mind me posting this here, but this is a link to an online month long lake powell paddle trip review. (not me) You might find it interesting...
www.seakayak.ws/kayak/kayak.nsf/1b6c027f90837b95852570dc0067bccb/c655664f0b3193f585256dc4004e45b2!OpenDocument
Love the kayaking trips. We have (2) 12 footers and (2) 10 fishing kayaks. We love to go down to Lake Mead and kayak. The water is so clear in places. Hope we can try Lake Powell sometime. Thanks Tristan. Oh, and where are the wedding photos? 😉
I've camped at Lake Mead I think 3 times, but I've yet to take my kayak out onto it. Wedding photos... Eh. They might be along at some point :)
SUV RVing .....Don't make me Google your names just to see at least one wedding/reception pic. She is beautiful, and you......... well, after a road shower you're not to bad.
Anyway, congrats again. Life is good!
Thank you so much for this video. I will be doing a similar kayak trip possibly this summer. Like you I very much prefer no people but I am old and don't like cold weather so I have to compromise a little.
Oh my God, how fun.
What a beautiful place! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching, Debbie!
Fun to watch. Thanks.
kayaking is one of the most fun activities i have done but i need to be in calm channels bc of what just happened to you. Boats' wakes can throw you in the water if they are high enough lol... thankfully i haven't fall in but got myself into some questionable circumstances..hahaha...you must know by now that if you get hit with a lot of wind and choppiness kayaking on the shoreline is safer and dryer...love this video. i thought maybe you would have taken some pics of the starry sky since you were up all night LOL...thank you for posting...
Yep, I tried to stick to along the shoreline when possible. Even so, it was brutal. And my camera isn't good enough to take fancy nighttime starry sky photos, unfortunately. Maybe int he future. Thanks for watching!
I am a new follower and just love your style of travels. Thanks for sharing. I’ve been wanting to kayak/camp at Lake Powel for while, think this video just made up my mind to go. Those canyon slots were beautiful. I did Reflection Canyon last year and would love find it that area on the water, but it may be too long to kayak to.
Thanks Clara! It's a great place. You'd love it 😁
Love kyaking....great for just zenning! Great vid as ever! Have you thought of doing night sky shots....the stars with no light pollution have got to be amazing!....sorry for your nights sleep!
Unfortunately, my camera isn't good enough to get clear nighttime shots. So no, it's not something I've considered. Maybe someday. Thanks Christina!
SUV RVing oh wow...lol..never thought about that. I do t even try and take night shots because of trees and light pollution..sooo...never thought about how to do it...or what it takes. Night sky views must be beautiful either way tho. Thxs 😃!
Excellent adventure! Thanks for sharing it with us 😊
I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching :)
I remember when you started videoing the kayak since transitioning out of the inflatable. In comparison, I can see you love it *and* see why. Way better investment.
They're for different things entirely. The inflatable raft is for throwing in the backback and taking to lakes that are too far away to carry the kayak too. Both it and the kayak are great for what they do, and I use both of them.
The slot canyons are awesome!
I agree! It was super fun paddling into them. Thanks Ryan.
Wind? Yeah, the terrain is so open and treeless that the wind carries to most places. I've been sandblasted there on at least one trip.
You know, you give a bunch of detailed information, which is awesome! However, you speak of temps....I'm damned if you ever mention exact time of year? Also, any number of boats make this possible but, for example, the Native Watercraft Slayer XC...you could remove the electronics pod, install the scupper block-off plate, pop the seat out and strap it down on front of the hull, and I swear you have an awesome even sleeping platform...leave it anchored but floating! You have protection from critters, no rocks in your ribs, and no unscrupulous folks making-off with your floater! 500 pound capacity, so you can take more than those oats for dinner. I made a domed canopy that locks down in the gear tracks...blocks wind, snow, rain...
With my current kayak, just regular ol' camping is the simplest and easiest solution. And this was filmed in late March.
Cool...getting ready to head there November 1st for a couple weeks kayak camping.
I bought one of those rubber kayaks (because you had one) OMG, they are so heavy...even without the air! And take up a lot of room in my van.
Moon Dancer I have a Sea Eagle inflatable kayak. It does take up room, but I love it. I use it when I don't feel like trailering my 80+ pound Hobie. Some parks in New Braunfels do not allow trailers. Strange, because they are very popular for kayaking.
I've never had an inflatable rubber kayak. The inflatable boats I have are ones that I made out of thin nylon material. They're very lightweight and compact. And the fact that the inflatable rubber ones take up a ton of space is exactly why I ended up getting a plastic one. I figured I could keep it up on top of the car and out of the way. Works great.
The white ring is the sign of one of the greatest disasters of the Colorado River that runs dry before entering the Gulf of Mexico. LosVegas and other cities and farms have consumed the entire runoff of the yearly winter snowpacks. The fight for water rights is epic. Read up on it.
Been wanting to kayak camp on Lake Powell for a couple years now.
love your videos!
Don't know why you don't catch fresh fish and grill them when camping as walleye or perch are great eating.
I don't eat fish
Epic adventure. That water was so beautiful & clear. So I'm thinking you could have tucked in behind a rock face to escape the wind? What about that first slot canyon? Could you have camped there where you couldn't go any further in your kayak? That would have been awesome. When you are places like this without cell signal, have you notified anyone of your location? My wife makes me (requests very hard) use my SPOT locator to send her a message and map location.
Looking back with hindsight, yes, I'm sure there were other places I could have camped that would have been more out of the wind, but it really wasn't all that windy until an hour or two before bedtime. Before that the wind was manageable. But I agree, it would have been great to camp right in the back of that first slot canyon. I give people back home an itinerary of my trip, and I try to check in from time to time when I do have a cell signal. Amazingly, I actually did have reception when I was on top of the little rock knoll above my campsite. But yes, I am looking into getting a SPOT locator or something similar in the future.
I use the older SPOT that sends a pre-made message and gives a map location. Costs around $150 a year. They recently came out with a new SPOT that offers 2-way texting.
The look in your face in the morning said it all. When you camp out in the open like that there’s always a strong possibility The wind might make it uncomfortable to sleep. Especially if you’re up hi. That’s why I always like to camp back closer to the trees. Too bad you don’t have video of all those mountains you climbed. I would love to see that. That’s actually what I want to do is climb a bunch of mountains in the Sierra but one per trip. Really enjoy each area. That’s why I bought my 2018 Toyota 4Runner TRD OFF ROAD.
Yeah, climbing all of those mountains was I think the summer before I started making videos. Lots of mountains in the Sierra to keep you busy!
Cool video. Surprised you didn't talk about whether or not the fishing was any good! Is it? What month were you there?
I didn't fish there. I think this was in October or November.
I would have to have a tent because of the snake issues
favorite part ... there were a few, but 25:40 😁🌊
Too bad you couldn't sleep in the kayak in the canyon, the water was very still. I might have been tempted to take a nap. Fortunately that kayak seems to be 'bumpproof'!
It would have been a good place for a nap, but I'd be afraid that I'd somehow roll over in my sleep and go over the edge 😄
I would love to see this place.
It's definitely worth seeing! Thanks Michelle :)
Love kayaking! So peaceful!! Have you camped in Colorado before?
Hi Julia. Yes, I've camped in Colorado several times. All in the far western part of the state.
New subscriber and loving your videos. Curious, in some of your shots it looks like you have a camera mounted to the kayak. Do you use a waterproof cover for the camera in these shots? And if you do how do you record audio? I have a faux pro that doesn’t record audio well with the waterproof cover.
I don't think I was using the waterproof housing on the FauxPro here. Like you said, the audio is terrible with it on.
I saw this video about a year ago and tried finding it again when I was travelling this winter(did not find it) and today it popped back on my feed. I have a question you posted this vlog in july but talk about not coming in summer, so what time of year do you recommend for this region?
At 20:00 I don' know why you didn't camp with a fire in a more enclosed area away from the elements
I don't like making campfires
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Have you ever gotten lost?
How's the ventilation/condensation situation in your bivy? I've always wanted to do a multiday kayak trip on Powell.
What a life. Are there any fish? Looks pretty salty, the water lines.
Hi Nancy. It's a freshwater lake, and there are plenty of fish.
Think I'll buy a kayak...
Lol