My husband and I are in the last half of our thirties, and I discovered that I have Raynaud's when we did an autumn trip October 2018. (It had bothered me for years, but I didn't have a name for it.) A long paddle in the rain gave me ghostly fingers and toes, and hypothermic shivers.) We will continue an annual autumn trip (because my sailing parents are willing to babysit off-season), but I have learned to buy or pack better rain gear, gloves, and socks. And my husband will also take care of me! Thanks for the info on Crown land camping, as we hope to save money on canoe camping as our children age out of the free Algonquin camping.
You're very welcome, Amanda. Raynaud's Syndrome is a real difficulty for those who love the outdoors. My wife has found that damp weather conditions is what most quickly brings on the problem for her, hence the need to setup a micro-climate shelter when we camp in spring and autumn. I hope you and your family get out and discover some Crown land this canoeing season. It's certainly a money saver. Cheers, - Martin
This is great! So nice to see your faces and am TOTALLY blown away by you guys! Such adventurers! Seems that would be a perfect place right now in this pandemic!
I love the rata tat tat of th rain on the tarp...but not all day... geat videos. Thanks for sharring. PS... interesting diet... Dennis, Canoehound Adventures
I too love the sound of rain on a tarp. In fact, it hardly feels like a canoe trip or camping trip if the tarp doesn't get wet. I have noticed one thing that affects the quality of living under a tarp - the colour. Dark colours (blue, green, brown, camo, etc.) are dark, drab, and depressing during an all-day rain. But a yellow or white or cream-coloured tarp is bright and cheery, letting in as much light as possible and is positively mood-lifting. It's a psychological effect I would not have put any stock in until I bought this tarp. It's also a warbler attractor. They seem to love the colour and land nearby to see what this bright yellow object is. With respect to what we eat, we have more videos in the works about that. We were surprised by how conducive it is to packing small and light. Cheers, - Martin
I bring a hot water bottle on my shoulder season trips. I found one that has a fleece cover. Fill it with water heated on the fire, then tuck it in my jacket or at my back. The bottle folds down in my pack so doesn’t take up too much space. Looking forward to your low carb canoe camping menu ideas in future videos.
When the weather turns really damp and very cold (and when winter camping), we will fill a Nalgene bottle or flask with hot water to prewarm our sleeping bags or to tuck into our clothing. It makes a huge difference when the cold sets in. Thanks for the suggestion and the support. Cheers, - Martin
My wife has been doing a keto style and it she feels much better. I have not committed but realllllly should. My wife also (last year) was diagnosed with Reynauds. We found some rechargeable mitten warmers online can work (a little bulky so ok when when at home or in car) and we carry the hand warmers for a quick warm up. Scares her too sometimes, as it can last for a while. Thank you for sharing that. Brian
Interesting that you have a spouse with the same condition. In winter and the shoulder seasons (late autumn & early spring) we bring those little chemical heat packages in case her fingers and toes start to go numb. I'm glad to hear your wife feels better from the diet. My own wife had a number of health conditions which were greatly ameliorated (or done away with completely) since we undertook this more traditional way of eating. Cheers, - Martin
I've had a great deal of health improvements since beginning this way of eating. To be honest, over the last decade increasing health problems had left long trips like this a thing of my younger, healthier years. I thought I was finished and deeply saddened by this. In fact prior to this summer our longest trip in the last ten years had been only two night. In the 2.5 years since beginning this diet my body has completely reverted to how it felt and looked two decades ago. I'm off three drugs that I was taking for serious neurological pain conditions and my blood pressure and heart rate have gone from extremely high back to the optimal levels they were in my youth. Oh, And I've gotten slim again, which, initially was all I had even hoped for 😀. -Mrs PineMartyn
@@IlanaFireflower Good for you kiddo. The way you folks described this diet ; I would call , life style . Reminds me of how our Hunter- gatherer forefathers lived and thrived. Our, so called ' modern way ' of living and eating isn't really all that healthy.
I commend you guys for doing the low carb eating but I enjoy eating in the outdoors too much to do something like this 😂. Making the best out of some crappy weather. Thanks guys!
Haha...I know what you mean. But I have to say, we love eating to. But who wants to eat when you're not hungry and feeling full? And that's key to our diet; it's satiating to the point that we aren't even thinking of food,. If you checkout our earlier videos on food prep and dehydration, you'll see that we used to eat three meals a day when camping, prepared, carried, and set aside time for snacks between meals, etc. Our modern, carb-rich Western diet leaves us hungry throughout the day, but this more traditional way of eating leaves us quite satisfied so that we don't need or want to eat more than our big satisfying supper. The only exception was when my wife ate some freshly caught fish because...well...ya gotta fish out there, right?! lol Cheers, - Martin
I can honestly say that I don't think we've ever enjoyed the experience of camping food more. The food that we are eating is delicious and very satisfying, and I can't stress enough how liberating we found having all of the extra time that used to be consumed by the preparation, eating, and clean up after multiple meal times. And ditching an entire extra pack or food barrel filled with food; priceless on a long trip. -Mrs. PineMartyn
Thumbs up for the low carbing. Love it, and the coconut oil idea for the coffee. Thanks also for the insight on rigging that tarp and sharing how you manage your infirmities to allow you to enjoy your canoe tripping. Being thirty, or even forty was a long time ago.
Yep...I'm in my 50's now, so have to be mindful of the fact that I don't recover from injuries the way I did in my 20s. Glad you're finding something of value in the videos. Cheers, - Martin
I absolutely love this series!.. thank you so much for taking the time to film and edit it for us.. Even just watching the way you set up , and the equipment you use helps me. I’m learning so much from your years of experience and wisdom. I’m very grateful for it!
Thanks Jeff, for that kind compliment. This trip log was made precisely so we could impart some of what we've learned about camping and how to do so safely and comfortably without bring tons and tons of gear. We both appreciate you letting us know that you're gleaning some useful tips from the videos. I expect that we will get better at recording and editing with practice. Cheers, - Martin
Thanks so much telling about your Raynaud syndrome, sitting here with cold numb purple fingertips & after reading about it fits the bill for symptoms been dealing with. Been a fat burner almost 2yrs, love to see what you do for packed meals now. Thanks.
We're delighted to know that this video may have shed light on your condition. With respect to what meals we pack for our trips, we have in mind to upload some videos on exactly that. Thanks for the comment, - Martin
I love camping in the rain. The sound on a tarp or tent is soothing for me. Thanks for sharing and looking forward to part 4. Oh what are your chairs ? They look more comfortable then most of the ones I see people carry.
I agree...the sound of rain on a tarp is very soothing, though it helps to have a bright, cheery tarp colour (such as yellow). Dark tarps are rather gloomy and depressing to be under all day. The chairs are made by Rockwater Designs and are the best chairs I was able to find in many respects. I will be doing a review of them in a forthcoming video. Cheers, - Martin
PineMartyn I agree about tarps and colour. I find on UA-cam everybody wants a green or Multicam one. For “stealth” camping I guess it’s ideal but for regular camping the brighter the better for me. As for the chair I’ve been looking for a portable one with a high back for awhile that doesn’t break the bank. I’ve had back issues in the past and a chair like that would help 4 sure. Looking forward to your review. Thanks.
That is a great video, Martin! I'm learning a lot about camping and building fires. What a great team you are too. I like these shorter videos of a bigger story. They work well. And there IS something of a story: what's going to happen in the next one? I wonder. Thanks for this.
I'm very happy to know you're enjoying the videos and find some value in them. We've done instructional videos before, but a trip report is rather difficult, so this has been an interesting, but fun, experiment for us. I expect we'll improve as we go. Cheers, - Martin
You'll get to see a couple in the forthcoming videos in this series. But we plan on doing some meal-prep/planning videos that go into more detail about what sorts of meals we have when camping. Cheers! - Martin
PineMartyn I’d love to see some meal prep videos.. I’ve been low carving for 3 years now but couldn’t think of much to bring on my trips this year so I went with the oatmeal, wraps, pasta and rice thing for most of my meals.. I didn’t fell great on my trip for sure..
@@jeffmcilroy7081 Last year, when I first wanted to try low carb camping, I scoured the net looking for ideas and came up completely dry on actual meals. People all gave the same advice: "It's easy! Just eat jerky, pepperoni sticks, cheese sticks and nuts." Some people recommended pemmican as well. But on actual meal ideas there was nothing. Now that I see that there is some interest I will begin working on some content with Mr. PineMartyn about how we prepare, pack and cook our low carb/high fat camping meals. In the meantime I will copy a comment on the sorts of meals that I prepare now that I left under an earlier comment. *"When we started the low carbohydrate/high fat diet a couple of years ago we incorporated dehydrated low carbohydrate vegetables into our meal planning. But it turned out to be the least valuable portion of our diet in terms of taste, packability, nutrient density, and most importantly, satiety. Our meals in the bush are all centered around animal products now. All main meals are some combination of dehydrated ground beef and sausage, various non-dehydrated sausage meats which do not require refrigeration such as summer sausage, eggs (dehydrated), cheese, and a variety of dehydrated sauces to change up the meals a bit more (the sauces are the only element of our bush diet that contains actual vegetables). To these I add a dehydrated bone broth and tallow or Ghee (clarified butter). The bone broth and fat manage to return the meat to the flavour and texture profile it had prior to dehydration while adding nutrients (bone broth) and fuel for the body to run on (fat)."* -Mrs. PineMartyn
You'll get to see a couple in the forthcoming videos in this series. But we plan on doing some meal-prep/planning videos that go into more detail about what sorts of meals we have when camping at some point, down the road. As for the scotch, that's definitely a departure from a ketogenic diet, but we have no excess weight we need to lose, so we don't mind if we fall out of ketosis for a day or two, and neither of us drink much. My wife pours herself 2 ounces and me 3, and that's our happy hour every day when camping. lol Cheers! - Martin Cheers! - Martin
When we started the low carbohydrate/high fat diet a couple of years ago we incorporated dehydrated low carbohydrate vegetables into our meal planning. But it turned out to be the least valuable portion of our diet in terms of taste, packability, nutrient density, and most importantly, satiety. Our meals in the bush are all centered around animal products now. All main meals are some combination of dehydrated ground beef and sausage, various non-dehydrated sausage meats which do not require refrigeration such as summer sausage, eggs (dehydrated), cheese, and a variety of dehydrated sauces to change up the meals a bit more (the sauces are the only element of our bush diet that contains actual vegetables). To these I add a dehydrated bone broth and tallow or Ghee (clarified butter). The bone broth and fat manage to return the meat to the flavour and texture profile it had prior to dehydration while adding nutrients (bone broth) and fuel for the body to run on (fat).
Camping is really the only time that I indulge anymore, but I admit, I really love it. While Martin won't do without his coffee without getting cranky I really must have my pre-dinner scotches for maximum bush bliss 🤪.
Yes Keto is a great way to eat, my son has been eating this way for several years. love that area your are canoeing very beautiful , , oh how i dislike a raining day when camping
I used to dread rainy days myself when I was younger, but I have found over the years that rain (even days and days of it) is rewarding in it's own right, provided one knows how to stay dry and thus warm and comfortable. I have to admit, it took me a while to sort out what I needed to do to keep myself and all my gear dry and avoid that damp, clammy feeling. Cheers, - Martin
Yes, I find that those huge circles of rocks people build don't actually do much to provide warmth or ease of cooking. They seem best designed to contain a big bonfire and little else, which would be useless under a rain tarp. Thanks for watching and for sharing the videos. Much appreciated! - Martin
Good question. We each had our cellphones with us, and there was cell signal there, so we were able to get (mostly) accurate weather forecasts from the WeatherNetwork. Thanks for watching, - Martin
Looks like a really sound tarp and fire setup. If you don't mind saying where did you get your maps for this area? This is definitely someplace I would like to add to my list of trips I'd like to take.
The name of this area of Crown land is the 'Island Lake and Barrens Conservation Reserve'. You should be able to find this using Google Earth and zoom in to print up your own satellite images of the area. But in addition to that, Kevin Callan has written a paddling guide book called "The Top 60 Canoe Routes of Ontario', which has a section (including a route map and directions and much more information) about this well-established route. His book is excellent and it specifies the topographic map issued by Energy, Mines, and Resources Canada which covers this area. Hope this helps, - Martin
I'm very curious about your diet....so what would be a usual supper time meal at camp ?. I have been trying a higher protein and less carb diet but you say A higher fat medium protein and low carb....Any links ? Thanks so much for sharing
We are going to be posting videos before long about our camping meals for those who are interested in a low-carb, high-fat, moderate-protein diet. The reason we avoid a low-carb/high-protein diet is that protein consumed in excess of what your body needs for growth, tissue maintenance, etc, is converted by your body into carbs. Unless you're an athlete who needs a lot of protein for growth and tissue maintenance and repair, you're just inadvertently consuming carbs. A diet with a higher fat content more quickly habituates your body to burning body fat (and dietary fat) for fuel, instead of blood sugar. In another thread my wife posted some references about the diet and the scientific basis for it; I've copied those in the video description under this video for you. Thanks so much for watching, and for the question. Cheers, - Martin
I have just started on a low carb journey or should I say life style change. About 17 years ago I lost 70 lbs on the Atkins diet and felt the best I ever had. I met my wife and let it go. Since then I had gained weight and have become a sugar burner and cant seem to lose body fat. It is time to get my metabolism back on track. I am a pretty active guy the doctor was shocked when I showed him my pedometer on my cell phone. I typically walk between 10000 and 15000 steps a day. He was telling me to get up and move and stop sitting on the couch. Lol I will be trying this coffee tip. It sounds delicious. Do you ever try butter your coffee? I hope all is well my friend.
Would you like books or UA-cam videos? For books a great starting place would be: www.amazon.ca/Art-Science-Low-Carbohydrate-Living/dp/0983490708 And www.amazon.ca/New-Atkins-You-Ultimate-Shedding/dp/1439190275 For a deeper dive into understanding the "why's" of why this sort of diet works and why it's so antithetical to our general nutritional assumptions in spite of a very deep scientific grounding the following books are fascinating and enlightening. www.amazon.ca/Why-We-Get-Fat-About/dp/0307474259 www.amazon.ca/Big-Fat-Surprise-Butter-Healthy/dp/1451624425 Both of the above are by award winning journalists. And for a clear explanation of the metabolic effects and why the calories in calories out explaination for weight management has been such a huge failure: www.amazon.ca/Obesity-Code-Unlocking-Secrets-Weight/dp/1771641258 I loved all the last three. They fundamentally altered my understanding of nutrition. I do recommend the first Phinney book as a starter though. It gives a base. -Mrs. PineMartyn
I see you carrying the Canoe, so I guess your back is better today... I saw that bar of soap your wife had waiting for you when you jumped in 😂 It must all be those energy Bar things... How much weight do you usually loose on a 10 day Trip 🤔
My back did recover somewhat from that extra day of rest on Island Lake. That made it possible to undertake the portage into Wolf Lake. My 16' canoe is a very light kevlar model ; well under 40 lbs all tricked out with painter lines, bailer, yoke pad, throw bag, etc. I used to have a 60 lb canoe, but sold it because it was just too hard on my injured back on even short portages. Just lifting that thing and setting it down were tricky. This new canoe is sufficiently light that, even with my back injury, I can handle a portage of about a kilometer without undue pain, unless it's very rough terrain. But anything beyond that, I run the risk of fatiguing my back to such a point that it's too painful to stand straight, and I begin to lean forward while I carry the boat, risking re-injuring my lower back. With respect to energy bars, those are off the menu. We pack no snacks, take no snack breaks or lunch breaks when we're travelling or exploring, or hanging around camp, instead eating only once a day, at the end of the day. But because our one-meal-a-day is so calorically dense and satiating, we aren't restricting calories at all. As such, we don't lose weight out there. Thanks for the comment and question, - Martin
My husband and I are in the last half of our thirties, and I discovered that I have Raynaud's when we did an autumn trip October 2018. (It had bothered me for years, but I didn't have a name for it.) A long paddle in the rain gave me ghostly fingers and toes, and hypothermic shivers.) We will continue an annual autumn trip (because my sailing parents are willing to babysit off-season), but I have learned to buy or pack better rain gear, gloves, and socks. And my husband will also take care of me! Thanks for the info on Crown land camping, as we hope to save money on canoe camping as our children age out of the free Algonquin camping.
You're very welcome, Amanda. Raynaud's Syndrome is a real difficulty for those who love the outdoors. My wife has found that damp weather conditions is what most quickly brings on the problem for her, hence the need to setup a micro-climate shelter when we camp in spring and autumn.
I hope you and your family get out and discover some Crown land this canoeing season. It's certainly a money saver.
Cheers,
- Martin
This is great! So nice to see your faces and am TOTALLY blown away by you guys! Such adventurers! Seems that would be a perfect place right now in this pandemic!
I love the rata tat tat of th rain on the tarp...but not all day... geat videos. Thanks for sharring. PS... interesting diet... Dennis, Canoehound Adventures
I too love the sound of rain on a tarp. In fact, it hardly feels like a canoe trip or camping trip if the tarp doesn't get wet. I have noticed one thing that affects the quality of living under a tarp - the colour. Dark colours (blue, green, brown, camo, etc.) are dark, drab, and depressing during an all-day rain. But a yellow or white or cream-coloured tarp is bright and cheery, letting in as much light as possible and is positively mood-lifting. It's a psychological effect I would not have put any stock in until I bought this tarp. It's also a warbler attractor. They seem to love the colour and land nearby to see what this bright yellow object is.
With respect to what we eat, we have more videos in the works about that. We were surprised by how conducive it is to packing small and light.
Cheers,
- Martin
I bring a hot water bottle on my shoulder season trips. I found one that has a fleece cover. Fill it with water heated on the fire, then tuck it in my jacket or at my back. The bottle folds down in my pack so doesn’t take up too much space.
Looking forward to your low carb canoe camping menu ideas in future videos.
When the weather turns really damp and very cold (and when winter camping), we will fill a Nalgene bottle or flask with hot water to prewarm our sleeping bags or to tuck into our clothing. It makes a huge difference when the cold sets in.
Thanks for the suggestion and the support.
Cheers,
- Martin
My wife has been doing a keto style and it she feels much better. I have not committed but realllllly should. My wife also (last year) was diagnosed with Reynauds. We found some rechargeable mitten warmers online can work (a little bulky so ok when when at home or in car) and we carry the hand warmers for a quick warm up. Scares her too sometimes, as it can last for a while. Thank you for sharing that. Brian
Interesting that you have a spouse with the same condition. In winter and the shoulder seasons (late autumn & early spring) we bring those little chemical heat packages in case her fingers and toes start to go numb.
I'm glad to hear your wife feels better from the diet. My own wife had a number of health conditions which were greatly ameliorated (or done away with completely) since we undertook this more traditional way of eating.
Cheers,
- Martin
I've had a great deal of health improvements since beginning this way of eating. To be honest, over the last decade increasing health problems had left long trips like this a thing of my younger, healthier years. I thought I was finished and deeply saddened by this. In fact prior to this summer our longest trip in the last ten years had been only two night.
In the 2.5 years since beginning this diet my body has completely reverted to how it felt and looked two decades ago. I'm off three drugs that I was taking for serious neurological pain conditions and my blood pressure and heart rate have gone from extremely high back to the optimal levels they were in my youth. Oh, And I've gotten slim again, which, initially was all I had even hoped for 😀.
-Mrs PineMartyn
@@IlanaFireflower Thank you so much for the reply,!! Day one today.. again...
@@IlanaFireflower Good for you kiddo. The way you folks described this diet ; I would call , life style . Reminds me of how our Hunter- gatherer forefathers lived and thrived. Our, so called ' modern way ' of living and eating isn't really all that healthy.
Thanks for showing us the really thought out & well organized site. My kind of camping. Thanks Brian 79
Thanks, Brian. I really appreciate the compliment.
Cheers,
- Martin
I commend you guys for doing the low carb eating but I enjoy eating in the outdoors too much to do something like this 😂. Making the best out of some crappy weather. Thanks guys!
Haha...I know what you mean. But I have to say, we love eating to. But who wants to eat when you're not hungry and feeling full? And that's key to our diet; it's satiating to the point that we aren't even thinking of food,. If you checkout our earlier videos on food prep and dehydration, you'll see that we used to eat three meals a day when camping, prepared, carried, and set aside time for snacks between meals, etc. Our modern, carb-rich Western diet leaves us hungry throughout the day, but this more traditional way of eating leaves us quite satisfied so that we don't need or want to eat more than our big satisfying supper. The only exception was when my wife ate some freshly caught fish because...well...ya gotta fish out there, right?! lol
Cheers,
- Martin
I can honestly say that I don't think we've ever enjoyed the experience of camping food more. The food that we are eating is delicious and very satisfying, and I can't stress enough how liberating we found having all of the extra time that used to be consumed by the preparation, eating, and clean up after multiple meal times.
And ditching an entire extra pack or food barrel filled with food; priceless on a long trip.
-Mrs. PineMartyn
Thumbs up for the low carbing. Love it, and the coconut oil idea for the coffee. Thanks also for the insight on rigging that tarp and sharing how you manage your infirmities to allow you to enjoy your canoe tripping. Being thirty, or even forty was a long time ago.
Yep...I'm in my 50's now, so have to be mindful of the fact that I don't recover from injuries the way I did in my 20s.
Glad you're finding something of value in the videos.
Cheers,
- Martin
I absolutely love this series!.. thank you so much for taking the time to film and edit it for us.. Even just watching the way you set up , and the equipment you use helps me. I’m learning so much from your years of experience and wisdom. I’m very grateful for it!
Thanks Jeff, for that kind compliment. This trip log was made precisely so we could impart some of what we've learned about camping and how to do so safely and comfortably without bring tons and tons of gear. We both appreciate you letting us know that you're gleaning some useful tips from the videos. I expect that we will get better at recording and editing with practice.
Cheers,
- Martin
Thanks so much telling about your Raynaud syndrome, sitting here with cold numb purple fingertips & after reading about it fits the bill for symptoms been dealing with. Been a fat burner almost 2yrs, love to see what you do for packed meals now. Thanks.
We're delighted to know that this video may have shed light on your condition. With respect to what meals we pack for our trips, we have in mind to upload some videos on exactly that.
Thanks for the comment,
- Martin
I love camping in the rain. The sound on a tarp or tent is soothing for me. Thanks for sharing and looking forward to part 4. Oh what are your chairs ? They look more comfortable then most of the ones I see people carry.
I agree...the sound of rain on a tarp is very soothing, though it helps to have a bright, cheery tarp colour (such as yellow). Dark tarps are rather gloomy and depressing to be under all day.
The chairs are made by Rockwater Designs and are the best chairs I was able to find in many respects. I will be doing a review of them in a forthcoming video.
Cheers,
- Martin
PineMartyn I agree about tarps and colour. I find on UA-cam everybody wants a green or Multicam one. For “stealth” camping I guess it’s ideal but for regular camping the brighter the better for me. As for the chair I’ve been looking for a portable one with a high back for awhile that doesn’t break the bank. I’ve had back issues in the past and a chair like that would help 4 sure. Looking forward to your review. Thanks.
That is a great video, Martin! I'm learning a lot about camping and building fires. What a great team you are too. I like these shorter videos of a bigger story. They work well. And there IS something of a story: what's going to happen in the next one? I wonder. Thanks for this.
I'm very happy to know you're enjoying the videos and find some value in them. We've done instructional videos before, but a trip report is rather difficult, so this has been an interesting, but fun, experiment for us. I expect we'll improve as we go.
Cheers,
- Martin
I’m actually curious to see what one of your camp dinners consists of? It’s seams like a great way to go. Especially for camping
You'll get to see a couple in the forthcoming videos in this series. But we plan on doing some meal-prep/planning videos that go into more detail about what sorts of meals we have when camping.
Cheers!
- Martin
PineMartyn I’d love to see some meal prep videos.. I’ve been low carving for 3 years now but couldn’t think of much to bring on my trips this year so I went with the oatmeal, wraps, pasta and rice thing for most of my meals.. I didn’t fell great on my trip for sure..
@@jeffmcilroy7081 Last year, when I first wanted to try low carb camping, I scoured the net looking for ideas and came up completely dry on actual meals. People all gave the same advice:
"It's easy! Just eat jerky, pepperoni sticks, cheese sticks and nuts."
Some people recommended pemmican as well. But on actual meal ideas there was nothing.
Now that I see that there is some interest I will begin working on some content with Mr. PineMartyn about how we prepare, pack and cook our low carb/high fat camping meals.
In the meantime I will copy a comment on the sorts of meals that I prepare now that I left under an earlier comment.
*"When we started the low carbohydrate/high fat diet a couple of years ago we incorporated dehydrated low carbohydrate vegetables into our meal planning. But it turned out to be the least valuable portion of our diet in terms of taste, packability, nutrient density, and most importantly, satiety.
Our meals in the bush are all centered around animal products now. All main meals are some combination of dehydrated ground beef and sausage, various non-dehydrated sausage meats which do not require refrigeration such as summer sausage, eggs (dehydrated), cheese, and a variety of dehydrated sauces to change up the meals a bit more (the sauces are the only element of our bush diet that contains actual vegetables). To these I add a dehydrated bone broth and tallow or Ghee (clarified butter). The bone broth and fat manage to return the meat to the flavour and texture profile it had prior to dehydration while adding nutrients (bone broth) and fuel for the body to run on (fat)."*
-Mrs. PineMartyn
Best part 23:41...lol
LOL...I wondered how many people would catch that exhuasted little sigh.
Cheers,
- Martin
Lol.. I love camping but my pathetic weak little muscles always give out more quickly than Mr. PineMartyn expects.
Thank you , learning a lot.. Can you let us know what a typicall meal would consist of ? .. PS I didn`t know scotch was low carb,, nudge nudge etc..
You'll get to see a couple in the forthcoming videos in this series. But we plan on doing some meal-prep/planning videos that go into more detail about what sorts of meals we have when camping at some point, down the road.
As for the scotch, that's definitely a departure from a ketogenic diet, but we have no excess weight we need to lose, so we don't mind if we fall out of ketosis for a day or two, and neither of us drink much. My wife pours herself 2 ounces and me 3, and that's our happy hour every day when camping. lol
Cheers!
- Martin
Cheers!
- Martin
When we started the low carbohydrate/high fat diet a couple of years ago we incorporated dehydrated low carbohydrate vegetables into our meal planning. But it turned out to be the least valuable portion of our diet in terms of taste, packability, nutrient density, and most importantly, satiety.
Our meals in the bush are all centered around animal products now. All main meals are some combination of dehydrated ground beef and sausage, various non-dehydrated sausage meats which do not require refrigeration such as summer sausage, eggs (dehydrated), cheese, and a variety of dehydrated sauces to change up the meals a bit more (the sauces are the only element of our bush diet that contains actual vegetables). To these I add a dehydrated bone broth and tallow or Ghee (clarified butter). The bone broth and fat manage to return the meat to the flavour and texture profile it had prior to dehydration while adding nutrients (bone broth) and fuel for the body to run on (fat).
Camping is really the only time that I indulge anymore, but I admit, I really love it. While Martin won't do without his coffee without getting cranky I really must have my pre-dinner scotches for maximum bush bliss 🤪.
@@IlanaFireflower A big thankyou for this response..
Enjoyed all 3 parts so far! Making the best of not so great weather that's the campers code and you two do it great lol🤣
Thanks Wade. As for the weather...things got pretty wet in windy, as you'll see in the next video. lol
Cheers,
- Martin
Yes Keto is a great way to eat, my son has been eating this way for several years. love that area your are canoeing very beautiful , , oh how i dislike a raining day when camping
I used to dread rainy days myself when I was younger, but I have found over the years that rain (even days and days of it) is rewarding in it's own right, provided one knows how to stay dry and thus warm and comfortable. I have to admit, it took me a while to sort out what I needed to do to keep myself and all my gear dry and avoid that damp, clammy feeling.
Cheers,
- Martin
how true that is .
I too build a small hearth under a tarp rather than use the over-built fire pits on most sites I visit.....keeps you warm and dry !!!!
Yes, I find that those huge circles of rocks people build don't actually do much to provide warmth or ease of cooking. They seem best designed to contain a big bonfire and little else, which would be useless under a rain tarp.
Thanks for watching and for sharing the videos. Much appreciated!
- Martin
Apologies if you cover this elsewhere Martin, but you mention the worsening forecast several times ... curious what you use in that regard?
Good question. We each had our cellphones with us, and there was cell signal there, so we were able to get (mostly) accurate weather forecasts from the WeatherNetwork.
Thanks for watching,
- Martin
Looks like a really sound tarp and fire setup. If you don't mind saying where did you get your maps for this area? This is definitely someplace I would like to add to my list of trips I'd like to take.
The name of this area of Crown land is the 'Island Lake and Barrens Conservation Reserve'. You should be able to find this using Google Earth and zoom in to print up your own satellite images of the area. But in addition to that, Kevin Callan has written a paddling guide book called "The Top 60 Canoe Routes of Ontario', which has a section (including a route map and directions and much more information) about this well-established route. His book is excellent and it specifies the topographic map issued by Energy, Mines, and Resources Canada which covers this area.
Hope this helps,
- Martin
Hell love watching your videos, what brand is your chairs?
I'm very curious about your diet....so what would be a usual supper time meal at camp ?. I have been trying a higher protein and less carb diet but you say A higher fat medium protein and low carb....Any links ? Thanks so much for sharing
We are going to be posting videos before long about our camping meals for those who are interested in a low-carb, high-fat, moderate-protein diet. The reason we avoid a low-carb/high-protein diet is that protein consumed in excess of what your body needs for growth, tissue maintenance, etc, is converted by your body into carbs. Unless you're an athlete who needs a lot of protein for growth and tissue maintenance and repair, you're just inadvertently consuming carbs. A diet with a higher fat content more quickly habituates your body to burning body fat (and dietary fat) for fuel, instead of blood sugar.
In another thread my wife posted some references about the diet and the scientific basis for it; I've copied those in the video description under this video for you.
Thanks so much for watching, and for the question.
Cheers,
- Martin
Hi. Just curious with Your diet. How do You maintain sufficient fibre content? Thanks for videos from Daz
I have just started on a low carb journey or should I say life style change. About 17 years ago I lost 70 lbs on the Atkins diet and felt the best I ever had. I met my wife and let it go. Since then I had gained weight and have become a sugar burner and cant seem to lose body fat. It is time to get my metabolism back on track. I am a pretty active guy the doctor was shocked when I showed him my pedometer on my cell phone. I typically walk between 10000 and 15000 steps a day. He was telling me to get up and move and stop sitting on the couch. Lol I will be trying this coffee tip. It sounds delicious. Do you ever try butter your coffee? I hope all is well my friend.
Great Knowing This Diet Is Working out for Ya's ! Stay Safe & W A R M, Friends ! ATB T God Bless
It's done wonders for both of us. Thanks!
- Martin
Sorry for the repeat contact but can you recommend a good resource to study regarding the Ketogenic plan? Thanks.
Would you like books or UA-cam videos?
For books a great starting place would be:
www.amazon.ca/Art-Science-Low-Carbohydrate-Living/dp/0983490708
And
www.amazon.ca/New-Atkins-You-Ultimate-Shedding/dp/1439190275
For a deeper dive into understanding the "why's" of why this sort of diet works and why it's so antithetical to our general nutritional assumptions in spite of a very deep scientific grounding the following books are fascinating and enlightening.
www.amazon.ca/Why-We-Get-Fat-About/dp/0307474259
www.amazon.ca/Big-Fat-Surprise-Butter-Healthy/dp/1451624425
Both of the above are by award winning journalists.
And for a clear explanation of the metabolic effects and why the calories in calories out explaination for weight management has been such a huge failure:
www.amazon.ca/Obesity-Code-Unlocking-Secrets-Weight/dp/1771641258
I loved all the last three. They fundamentally altered my understanding of nutrition. I do recommend the first Phinney book as a starter though. It gives a base.
-Mrs. PineMartyn
@@IlanaFireflower , Thanks , Ilana, I want to look deeper into this subject.. be well..
I see you carrying the Canoe, so I guess your back is better today... I saw that bar of soap your wife had waiting for you when you jumped in 😂 It must all be those energy Bar things... How much weight do you usually loose on a 10 day Trip 🤔
My back did recover somewhat from that extra day of rest on Island Lake. That made it possible to undertake the portage into Wolf Lake. My 16' canoe is a very light kevlar model ; well under 40 lbs all tricked out with painter lines, bailer, yoke pad, throw bag, etc. I used to have a 60 lb canoe, but sold it because it was just too hard on my injured back on even short portages. Just lifting that thing and setting it down were tricky. This new canoe is sufficiently light that, even with my back injury, I can handle a portage of about a kilometer without undue pain, unless it's very rough terrain. But anything beyond that, I run the risk of fatiguing my back to such a point that it's too painful to stand straight, and I begin to lean forward while I carry the boat, risking re-injuring my lower back.
With respect to energy bars, those are off the menu. We pack no snacks, take no snack breaks or lunch breaks when we're travelling or exploring, or hanging around camp, instead eating only once a day, at the end of the day. But because our one-meal-a-day is so calorically dense and satiating, we aren't restricting calories at all. As such, we don't lose weight out there.
Thanks for the comment and question,
- Martin