Canned fruit is a great survival food. In 1967, I was on a BSA hiking trip. We were instructed to all carry the new dehydrated foods. The map dated 1892 showed a trail that no longer existed. Progress was very slow. We didn't find water so nobody could make their dehydrated foods. I had brought a can of fruit cocktail and at least had that. I always carry a canned fruit since, even in the Army. The next morning we went a couple hundred yards and found a beautiful brook. We had heard it all night but thought that it was just wind. Another nice video. Good Luck, Rick
Spent many years in the Army, but all I learned about survival in the field was due to forgetting things and doing things wrong while with the Scouts! No serious consequences, but hunger and cold is a great teacher! Eagle, 1968
@@RS-pk4mp We grew up at a time where most Dads were WWII vets. My Dad, Eagle 1931, wanted me to thrive, so he taught me a lot, especially thinking ahead. The other Troop Leaders were generally good. My Dad trained me to be an NCO all along. In the Army, with most senior NCOs being three war vets, I did well. I made SSG in 15 months. I later got a commission and ended up with 2 years enlisted and 27 years commissioned service. Those are memories from 2 lifetimes ago. Good Luck, Rick, Eagle 1969
Gorgeous and multi-colored rock formations. Really makes paddling down a slow river very dramatic. And no actual poop was thrown, so it remains a (reasonably) civilized trip. Paddle on! (Briefly . . .)
After watching your week of paddling makes me wish I could still paddle ( mess up back so the only way I can get out of kayak is to roll it, when the water is warm, not a problem, when the water is cold.......)
Man you really knock it out of the park with each video! You and taters are awesome! Been following along since last year! Sorry i missed you in Maine!… I’m back in KY now full time! Would love for you to check out the shelltowee trace. And do a video of it! Lots of cool stuff! Anyway thanks for the content!
That’s another new one to me but I’ll add it to the list. We talked about maybe one summer doing a few of these shorter trails one after another. Always too many things we want to do and not enough time
Great video as always.Your sunglasses look like the same pair you began the Florida Trail with last year. If they are indeed the exact same pair how do you keep then from getting scratched given your very active lifestyle.
Same pair of Oakleys though they do have replaceable lenses and rubber bits. The reflective orange lenses I use are a bit more prone to scratching than the other options but I like the way they look. I think I replaced the last one early ish on the ECT. I’m also usually religious about putting them away in a small carry case at night
@@FirstChurchofTheMasochistHikes Many thanks for the reply. I am pretty religious in taking care of my shades as well. We don’t realize how important they are until we don’t have them. Good luck with your upcoming hiking trip.
I was really nervous getting them at first since I used to use $15 gas station glasses and use them until they (quickly) broke. Then I had a friend who let me use their employee discount to get a pair of these. Since I’m in them all the time they’ve totally been worth it
So Envious of you two that’s fun. Best of luck. ✌🏻👊
Two great campsites in a row! Best to skip hiking the Doll House trail in Tevas, but there’s a lid for every jar.
Canned fruit is a great survival food. In 1967, I was on a BSA hiking trip. We were instructed to all carry the new dehydrated foods. The map dated 1892 showed a trail that no longer existed. Progress was very slow. We didn't find water so nobody could make their dehydrated foods. I had brought a can of fruit cocktail and at least had that. I always carry a canned fruit since, even in the Army. The next morning we went a couple hundred yards and found a beautiful brook. We had heard it all night but thought that it was just wind. Another nice video. Good Luck, Rick
Spent many years in the Army, but all I learned about survival in the field was due to forgetting things and doing things wrong while with the Scouts! No serious consequences, but hunger and cold is a great teacher! Eagle, 1968
@@RS-pk4mp We grew up at a time where most Dads were WWII vets. My Dad, Eagle 1931, wanted me to thrive, so he taught me a lot, especially thinking ahead. The other Troop Leaders were generally good. My Dad trained me to be an NCO all along. In the Army, with most senior NCOs being three war vets, I did well. I made SSG in 15 months. I later got a commission and ended up with 2 years enlisted and 27 years commissioned service. Those are memories from 2 lifetimes ago. Good Luck, Rick, Eagle 1969
Gorgeous and multi-colored rock formations. Really makes paddling down a slow river very dramatic. And no actual poop was thrown, so it remains a (reasonably) civilized trip. Paddle on! (Briefly . . .)
Beautiful landscapes on this trip!
After watching your week of paddling makes me wish I could still paddle ( mess up back so the only way I can get out of kayak is to roll it, when the water is warm, not a problem, when the water is cold.......)
Man you really knock it out of the park with each video! You and taters are awesome! Been following along since last year! Sorry i missed you in Maine!… I’m back in KY now full time! Would love for you to check out the shelltowee trace. And do a video of it! Lots of cool stuff!
Anyway thanks for the content!
That’s another new one to me but I’ll add it to the list. We talked about maybe one summer doing a few of these shorter trails one after another. Always too many things we want to do and not enough time
Really enjoyed your adventure..
excellent video, you should do more river tripping!
We’ve actually started to eye paddling the entire Mississippi maybe…
Awsome adventure
Great video as always.Your sunglasses look like the same pair you began the Florida Trail with last year.
If they are indeed the exact same pair how do you keep then from getting scratched given your very active lifestyle.
Same pair of Oakleys though they do have replaceable lenses and rubber bits. The reflective orange lenses I use are a bit more prone to scratching than the other options but I like the way they look. I think I replaced the last one early ish on the ECT. I’m also usually religious about putting them away in a small carry case at night
@@FirstChurchofTheMasochistHikes Many thanks for the reply.
I am pretty religious in taking care of my shades as well.
We don’t realize how important they are until we don’t have them.
Good luck with your upcoming hiking trip.
I was really nervous getting them at first since I used to use $15 gas station glasses and use them until they (quickly) broke. Then I had a friend who let me use their employee discount to get a pair of these. Since I’m in them all the time they’ve totally been worth it
Nearly There... Great fun :)
Those views were gorgeous