Kayak Camping Texas - 3 Days Dispersed on the Llano River

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  • Опубліковано 10 чер 2020
  • This is the most scenic stretch of the Llano River, by far. The Llano River in the Texas Hill Country is perfect for a long 3 day Kayak Camping. It's the spot we venture out to nearly every single time we go on a trip. The rivers gush from springs and remain crystal clear.
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  • @oneandonlyrohto
    @oneandonlyrohto 4 роки тому +19

    Gatewood! I was smiling just as big watching this video as you and crew were living it up!! Man losing the tackle & then the hunters....talk about a buzz kill
    But I see you in the Ascend Hybrid(with a fishing pole!!!) My smile grew once I saw it lol! Epic trip, rapids, scenery & it is peace in the nature! Something this country needs right about now & what a first kayak camping trip for your bud too! Im Glad its Kayak season and Im looking forward to my trips and seeing more of yours and the crew Gatewood!! Ya'll stay safe and take care out there!!!

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  4 роки тому +3

      Man that is awesome to hear, thank you for the kind words!! There were some brutal moments but we survived for sure. The fishing pole is a staple now! I've been getting some tips and practicing so hopefully it pays off with some good content and tasty meals.

    • @maxlennon5564
      @maxlennon5564 2 роки тому

      InstaBlaster...

  • @michaelelliott3456
    @michaelelliott3456 3 роки тому +12

    this is hands down the most well put together films on youtube. this guy works really hard to get good footage. I love the vibes of these videos. props man

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much! This comments means the world. I appreciate the support!

  • @GatewoodBrown
    @GatewoodBrown  4 роки тому +55

    Who's stoked for kayak season?!

    • @MichaelMiddletonTBH
      @MichaelMiddletonTBH 4 роки тому +1

      I'm ready! We're doing an overnighter this weekend!

    • @matthewhaby2566
      @matthewhaby2566 4 роки тому +2

      Hell yeah! Have made a few day trips down the Medina this year already! We are doing an upper Guadalupe overnighter in a couple of weeks! (Was delayed due to T-storm forecast). Will be my first kayak camping trip; I'm pumped! Keep these videos coming!

    • @bspcyclist
      @bspcyclist 4 роки тому +1

      Shared!

    • @Diego_Xander
      @Diego_Xander 4 роки тому +1

      “looks promising on google earth” lol same bro that’s all i ever go off of

    • @jogger1987
      @jogger1987 4 роки тому +1

      Hell yeah Gatewood ! I've ran my local Arkansas River 6 times since April so far here in Pueblo, CO. Also doing some summer work guiding people on paddle boards and kayaks at Lake Pueblo State Park. We've corresponded a few times, Covid19 messed up my Houston trip, that you gave me campsites and recommendations for. One day man !!! Hope to see you back out here in CO at some point.

  • @daltonhuya4626
    @daltonhuya4626 4 роки тому +12

    Love that greta van fleet intro

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  4 роки тому +3

      They rock hard man! Perfect for a summertime kayak trip intro

  • @NormW64
    @NormW64 4 роки тому +4

    Wowwwww!!! This's the best i've seeeeeeen!!! Next tuesday's my day man! Thanks for this one!

  • @marouka99
    @marouka99 4 роки тому +2

    Best season of the year! Looking forward to seeing more videos!!

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  4 роки тому

      Kayak season is the best! More to come!

  • @AllThingsOutdoors
    @AllThingsOutdoors 4 роки тому +2

    This is what trips are made of! Not knowing where you're gonna camp, sketchy moments with hunters and late nights on the water. You'll remember this trip for a long time buddy. Felt like I was there with you.

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  4 роки тому +1

      That's exactly right Justin. Sketchy moments are inevitable and we will remember this one for sure. Hope you're well!

  • @chrismurray3469
    @chrismurray3469 3 роки тому +4

    I've binged these videos like 10 ten times each. They are just so good! There's definitely a void for content of this quality. There are a lot of really useful videos out there, but these videos make me feel like I'm along for the trip, they're really amazing and really capture a lot of the things I LOVE about the hill country! This video in particular is probably my favorite.

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  3 роки тому

      Thank you so much for the kind words! The hill country is such an amazing place for sure. Even though I live in Houston, I’m constantly going out that way. I actually think this is one of my favorite videos too, underrated compared to other videos for me but I just really enjoyed the vibes from this one

  • @verynearlypure
    @verynearlypure 4 роки тому +2

    Dude thank you so much for your uploads. Please keep it up! 👍🤙

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks for tuning in! You guys make all of the effort worth it. More on the way!

  • @tomcaldwell5750
    @tomcaldwell5750 4 роки тому +1

    Absolutely awesome! Thank you, Gatewood.

  • @htownmoto3803
    @htownmoto3803 3 роки тому +18

    I feel like your channel is a great representation of what it is to be Texan

  • @mr.breeze7806
    @mr.breeze7806 3 роки тому +4

    Can't beat a trip like that man! I live in MN and lucky to get 1 trip a year with the boys. Cheers

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  3 роки тому

      I hear ya there. Busy schedules and priorities make it tough!

  • @spindrift2719
    @spindrift2719 2 роки тому +1

    Really good video .. nice job fellas . Can’t wait to see more adventures

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  2 роки тому

      Thank you SD! Just uploaded another one today that I think you’ll enjoy

  • @Whiplash1937
    @Whiplash1937 2 роки тому +2

    love ur channel,just fellow Texans out having good clean fun.thanks for taking us along

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  2 роки тому

      Thank you Glenn! Texas has some wonderful places to explore

  • @calebhumphreys7872
    @calebhumphreys7872 4 роки тому +1

    Another great edit GB. I really liked the morning tent time lapse and the coffee slow mo. Very cool.

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  4 роки тому

      Awesome, thank you! It was a struggle waking up to get the timelapse but absolutely worth it. Bennett makes some tasty coffee so we always like to make a short edit for it.

  • @kellymaxxrepinski4480
    @kellymaxxrepinski4480 3 роки тому +1

    The best yet. Guys.. Aventuras and full of suspense...Nice Veiws...can't wait too Yuk Again

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  3 роки тому

      Thank you! This is one of my favorites too. So much action and perfect weather with great flows and good people. Ideal!

  • @rwsteiner100
    @rwsteiner100 2 роки тому +1

    This is the only thing I want to do with my free time. This is absolutely the most beautiful thing I have ever scene. I want to rock this!

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  2 роки тому

      It’s stunning out there for sure. Such nice country side!

  • @mountainsmoore3657
    @mountainsmoore3657 4 роки тому +1

    Cool video, Gatewood! Looked like you guys had a blast, yet again! The Texas Hill Country look beautiful!

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  4 роки тому

      Glad you enjoyed it Brad! The hill country is otherworldly. Definitely spoiled to have this close by

  • @redneckgirl1955
    @redneckgirl1955 2 роки тому +1

    As a child we use to go to Castell Texas on the llano river. I love it. Thanks for sharing this knowledge with me 🇨🇱🧡

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  2 роки тому +1

      The llano in castell is wonderful! I can only imagine how the river has changed over the years.

  • @KentuckyWoodsman
    @KentuckyWoodsman 4 роки тому +3

    A truly awesome adventure! You don't know how cool it is to watch you guys rocking the Sun Dolphins and Big Box Store gear while living more adventure than most people will ever see in a lifetime.. There is no doubt you guys are out there doing this for all the right reasons and having a great time in the process. By the way congrats on passing 4k subscribers! At this rate you will be passing the big dogs in no time! Keep it up man!

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  4 роки тому

      Hey KW thank you so much! The big box store gear can work for sure! Our sun dolphin just developed a hole so it is now toast. Time to add another craft to the quiver! Thanks for the 4k congrats, its kind of surreal how it shot up all in a couple weeks. Things have returned back to normal but so cool!

  • @Onecave
    @Onecave 3 роки тому +1

    Absolutely magnificent adventures!!! Thank you for sharing!!!

  • @RiverKingsKayak
    @RiverKingsKayak 4 роки тому +8

    Wish I was on this one!!! Awesome video as usual!!!!

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  4 роки тому

      We would've loved to have had you Pete!

  • @jefflanger5475
    @jefflanger5475 4 роки тому +1

    Awesome video! Looks like a great trip with good friends.

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  4 роки тому

      Hey Jeff! It sure was. Definitely an eventful couple of days

  • @JeremyPaulVisuals
    @JeremyPaulVisuals 4 роки тому +1

    Yeeeeeeewwwwww - another great video bro! Can't wait to get started....

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  4 роки тому

      Heck yeah my man! Go pick up a yak and you'll love it

  • @michaelelliott3456
    @michaelelliott3456 11 місяців тому

    I love these videos, they never get old.

  • @TheAlexLamberty
    @TheAlexLamberty 3 роки тому +2

    Dude these videos are so good, I hope these get more known SOON. You deserve it.

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  3 роки тому

      Thank you Alex! It seems the growth was pretty good this season so I’ll push to replicate that next year!

  • @mackjenkins7721
    @mackjenkins7721 2 роки тому +1

    Man it was fun watching this video. Man you had such a good time. When you have as many people as you had in the group it makes it for so much fun & the Rapids that you go through. & when you have buddies that's never done kayak camping before and they turns out to love it it makes it even better. That was crazy how people was shooting around you the first night but you did the right thing pack up and keep moving. I know you all was tired & it was dark but your life is more important. I really like how all of you was wearing Chaco sandals man for the adventure. I want to get a pair so bad man. I see a lot of kayak people wearing them. My wife wants to get me a pair of flip-flops for kayaking only & custom make a back strap for the flip-flops to stay on my feet while kayaking until I can find me a pair of sandals to wear. Man I would love to go kayak camping with you. I love kayak camping more than I do fishing. Good video buddy thank you for sharing.

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  2 роки тому

      Cheers to that Mack! Thanks for stopping by to watch another video. Much appreciated for real!

  • @rickfromvirginia
    @rickfromvirginia 4 роки тому +1

    Great video! Not sure how I missed you posting it but glad I started looking around! As usual you did another awesome job describing your adventure! Keep up the good work and thanks for all the hard work it takes to put these videos together!
    Rick From Virginia

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you rick! I appreciate the kind words. The effort is well worth it my friend

  • @tgcanoesandkayaks
    @tgcanoesandkayaks 4 роки тому +1

    Always enjoy your new videos, keep exploring!

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  4 роки тому

      Thanks, will do! We have so many wonderful spots close to your neck of the woods. I'd argue Texas is up there with the best for places to explore.

  • @CampUOut
    @CampUOut 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome video man! Can’t help but smile. Also, nice watch.

  • @MrRyancangri
    @MrRyancangri 2 роки тому +1

    Great video, and a joy to watch such a beautiful experience.

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much! I appreciate you staying to watch

    • @MrRyancangri
      @MrRyancangri 2 роки тому

      @Gatewood Brown Thank you. I've been thinking about getting a canoe, or kayak, but the only problem is that I'm a little afraid of the waters. I'm trying to overcome it. Haha.

  • @mikeemmons4062
    @mikeemmons4062 4 роки тому +1

    Great video! Looks like a good time.

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you Mike! We had a blast for sure...once the hard work was over lol

  • @shufflerp3868
    @shufflerp3868 2 роки тому +1

    We did 5 days kayaking on the Llano some time back. Great fun. The whole trip all we saw were two fly fishermen, lots of cows and turkeys. Lots of ranchers that are accommodating for those that kayak and canoe.

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  2 роки тому

      Yeah it’s crazy how seldom traveled some of the rivers are once you get out in the countryside. Crazy!

  • @turtleheadboys5263
    @turtleheadboys5263 4 роки тому +1

    Man! that was awesome!! Great job Gatewood!

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  4 роки тому +1

      Glad you liked it!! Thanks for the kind words THB!

  • @batcountryfishingrods832
    @batcountryfishingrods832 4 роки тому +2

    Love your video's bud. The Llano has been a good river to me, I've had some amazing days out there fishing. After that biblical flood a few years ago the fishing was about nonexistent so I've been letting her calm down, and recuperate but she may be worth another visit soon. All the islands I camped on out there are completely different now, but I can always find new camping spots. Keep 'em coming man, wish you the best!

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  4 роки тому

      Thanks my man! The llano is a spectacular place and so unique with its flooding history. So cool to see the vegetation come back! We didn’t even get as much as a bite but that might’ve been user error lol. Are you liking the camping selection more now that the islands have been scraped clean? We found it more conducive to setting up camps

    • @batcountryfishingrods832
      @batcountryfishingrods832 4 роки тому

      @@GatewoodBrown Well, I like my Hennessy hammock so much that having most of the trees gone make things kinda difficult. I found a good spot upstream from Snyder's crossing that works, but firewood is hard to come by. The fishing there just ain't like it used to be where you could almost cast in any direction, and at least, maybe catch a bluegill. But if you fish a Mepps XD size 2 white/sliver, or a shaky head jig/worm in the right spots, in the right way you will catch fish there. Also if you ever want a custom rod, or a 4 piece kayak/pack rod I'm out here in Liberty Hill, and I'd be happy to build you one. I'm a Lineman by profession, but custom rods are a rather serious hobby of mine. Take care bud!... Btw, my name's Robert Henry.

  • @yakgawds
    @yakgawds 4 роки тому +1

    Love it! Wish I had nice clear rivers up in MN. Another great Yak vid!

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  4 роки тому

      We are definitely spoiled with the water quality down here. I'd like to try MN one day though!

  • @curdit9
    @curdit9 4 роки тому +1

    Glad to see some fishing rods make the packing list. A whole new learning experience if you haven't done it before.
    Something I leaned on my last multi day trip is to lay the rods down while going through rapids. I flipped with 2 rods in rod holders, and both of them snapped right at the handle. Happened right at the beginning of the trip, too.

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  4 роки тому +1

      Yessir! I plan on bringing a rod each time we go out. You’ll see a little bit of a catch and cook on the next one. I’ll have to try out laying down rods because snapping them would be disastrous!

  • @OGWeezy
    @OGWeezy 4 роки тому +1

    10/10 great vid, would watch again

  • @NicholasSpeaks
    @NicholasSpeaks 2 роки тому +2

    I stumbled across your channel cause I’m about to learn to start kayaking and I’ve been watching it everyday and havnt even kayaked yet lol it’s really enjoyable. I can’t wait to be out there

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  2 роки тому +1

      Man this is amazing to hear! Start on some flatwater or a slow moving river. Stability and paddling will feel unstable at first but you’ll quickly get the hang of it. Cheers!

  • @Rincon009
    @Rincon009 4 роки тому +3

    Your vids are really good! Fantastic editing and cinematic! nice job. new sub

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you jay! We put a lot of effort into these videos but it’s so worth it. More on the way!

  • @MichaelBone_
    @MichaelBone_ 4 роки тому +1

    Another great video Gatewood!

  • @georges3242
    @georges3242 4 роки тому +1

    Another great trip with professional photography. Tough first day and a few spills (and a pinned kayak). The new guy with the Wilderness Pungo packed light. I hope that was by choice as I just bought one (and love it). No place for a hard cooler.

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  4 роки тому

      Thank you George! He left his tent and other stuff in the car at the lunch haha. Not a good way to start a long weekend!

  • @enough1494
    @enough1494 2 роки тому +1

    I am 65, went to UT Austin in the late 70’s. Just retired and moving there just west of Junction City. I got nothing but a little land, but I am on the Llano!

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  2 роки тому

      That’s all you need! We love the llano for sure

  • @DanielGagne
    @DanielGagne 3 роки тому +1

    Just found you this morning looking out for kayak vids... Love your stuff! Keep it up!

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much! Glad to have ya in the community

  • @snickelfritz4706
    @snickelfritz4706 3 роки тому +1

    The llano area is so beautiful. I did a Gambler 500 there and fell in love with the place.

  • @MichaelMiddletonTBH
    @MichaelMiddletonTBH 4 роки тому +5

    Epic trip! We apparently had some night hunters on our last trip. I think I would have just flashed lights at them to let them know we were there. They LIKELY would have avoided shooting in your direction. But, I guess it's better safe than sorry.
    Our group wants to do the Llano soon! I'm forwarding this to the group now! Looks like we will need to break out the tents, though (or yoga mats! ;) )
    Thanks for taking the extra time to film, edit and produce these vids, Gatewood! You continue to set the standard.

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks Michael!! Oh man that’s scary to hear, never a good situation. We also didn’t want them to come back in the morning for another session and forget about us. Better safe than sorry! The llano is wonderful but I’m thinking it’ll need some more flow if it doesn’t rain soon. Haha yoga mats are not recommended! Lol. Btw, just hammock camped the other weekend and loved it. Time to get back on rivers with trees after hitting the llano hard several times

    • @MichaelMiddletonTBH
      @MichaelMiddletonTBH 4 роки тому +1

      @@GatewoodBrown I understand taking every precaution on something like that. We did a different stretch of the UG this past weekend. Definitely need more rain! We're looking at a second weekend in July trip somewhere, so I hope we get plenty before then.
      BTW, I ordered a Ridge Outdoors hammock based on your video. (They were out of stock online and Amazon, but I contacted them directly and they sold me one of the few they still have in the warehouse.) I didn't receive it until Monday, but it looks like a great option (at a great price) for hammock camping.

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  4 роки тому

      Michael Middleton TBH you guys must be experts on the UG by now!! It’s a beautiful stretch and I can’t wait to do it sometime. Very cool to hear about the ROG hammock. If you don’t use it as your main it’ll be nice to lend out. I’ve got two and let buddies borrow them on trips. I’ll be interested to hear your long term opinion on it.

  • @Lunchboxgraphics1
    @Lunchboxgraphics1 4 роки тому +1

    Big inspirations! Trying to enter that cliff corridor! Great narration too dude!

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  4 роки тому

      Yeah those cliffs were pretty wild! I appreciate the kind words

  • @texascreekcowboy1587
    @texascreekcowboy1587 3 роки тому +1

    thanks for sharing. Sharing your videos with my son, so he sees the different rivers. We bass fish at least 1-3 times a week, up and down the Guadalupe, Comal, and San Marcos Rivers around the New Braunfels area.

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  3 роки тому

      Wow you guys get out there a lot! Props to you for spending so much time with your family. Those will be memories you share forever

  • @sstorm66
    @sstorm66 3 роки тому +1

    Looks like yall are having a blast.

  • @KellyHannifin
    @KellyHannifin 3 роки тому +1

    I love your videos! Y’all seem super chill, fun and down for anything. I love the morning attention to coffee too, seems so fun! I am ready to start exploring more kayak spots, hadn’t thought about Llano yet.

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  3 роки тому

      Hey thanks Kelly! We try to just have fun and keep it low key. After all, these trips are an escape out into the countryside since we all live in the city. Morning coffee is a must...especially for Bennett haha. Right now water is low everywhere but after some rain that should change

    • @KellyHannifin
      @KellyHannifin 3 роки тому +1

      @@GatewoodBrown Yeah, I am waiting for some raaain! What times of year are the water tables highest? Spring? Fall? Also, is there a way of knowing what water flow is good for each river? I have kayaked since childhood but we kept to pretty easy rivers. I recently got a "new to me" fishing kayak with dry storage and I'd love to be more adventurous but I am not sure how to know if a river's water flow is "safe". Nothing in Texas seems too crazy but you just don't know what you are going to run into.

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  3 роки тому +1

      Kelly Hannifin congrats on the new kayak! These days with the aquifer getting pulled on so hard we just go after rains. There isn’t really a high season anymore when you know flows will be good. Generally speaking spring should be good but this year the rains came but the aquifer was so low it didn’t translate into flow. 100cfs and up is a good rule of thumb for hill country rivers.

  • @post-socratic1417
    @post-socratic1417 4 роки тому +1

    Such an amazing video great stuff

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  4 роки тому +1

      I really appreciate that! We had a wonderful time putting this together

  • @harrisoutdoors8683
    @harrisoutdoors8683 4 роки тому +5

    Going on the Buffalo River in two weeks can’t wait

    • @dstopper6582
      @dstopper6582 4 роки тому +1

      Going on a 4 day 3 night on the buffalo next week. Lower portion. North maumee to shipps ferry

    • @davidkarr9952
      @davidkarr9952 4 роки тому +1

      Went on buffalo last week. Upper part was really good. Probably would recommend the mid section unless it rains.

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  4 роки тому +1

      Have fun jay! The buffalo is a world class river system

  • @TheJanitor214
    @TheJanitor214 4 роки тому +1

    Awesome trip and another great video man! I’m in the process of working my wife up to bigger rapids do a stretch like this. This is another one on the list though, so thank you!!

    • @TheJanitor214
      @TheJanitor214 4 роки тому +1

      We hit up the river leading into granger lake last weekend and are on the hunt for this weekends float!

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  4 роки тому +1

      Right on my man! Glad to hear you guys are working your way up. Just remember, you can always walk some sections before building up confidence. But running them is more fun!

  • @you4034
    @you4034 Рік тому +1

    great video, awesome place to go for a camping!

  • @annagonzales3479
    @annagonzales3479 3 роки тому +1

    I just found this channel! Omg! I'm hooked! Awesome adventures!

  • @TheFn414
    @TheFn414 4 роки тому +1

    Thank god its kyaking season. Got a couple trips planned in the midwest w some of the boys this summer. So jacked. Been waiting for a upload man for a while lol. Keep it up man

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  4 роки тому +1

      That’ll be a good time my man! More uploads on the way

  • @jimbohammock5291
    @jimbohammock5291 2 роки тому +1

    So awesome!

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much JH!

    • @jimbohammock5291
      @jimbohammock5291 2 роки тому +1

      @@GatewoodBrown Dude, my wife and I just discovered your videos last night...we watched 4 of them, haha. Will be tuning in for more! Great job.

  • @brandcannon
    @brandcannon 3 роки тому +3

    You guys ever do the “Lampases river” ?? Done it many times!! Best in late March to early June. Quite a journey. Lotta limestone waterfalls and swimming holes. Typical central Texas “moon meets Caribbean” environment. Love this! Texas boys and Texas rivers!! Hell yeah

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  3 роки тому

      I've had my eye on it! They got the best early fall rain by far. What's your favorite section? Good parking at the bridge crossings?

  • @BCOutdoors95
    @BCOutdoors95 2 роки тому +1

    Like the content man! Subscribed!

  • @trishschofield7808
    @trishschofield7808 4 роки тому +1

    Fun videos. Can’t wait to see you guys invest in upgrade kayaks. I love my touring feel free adventure 140 got it on sale half price. No water in cockpit & love the two bulkheads for storage. 🏕🍰😃

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  4 роки тому

      An upgrade is definitely needed at this point. Getting a deal on a kayak is so key, awesome to hear you were able to do half off! Bulkheads are so key. Chris has been bailed out many times by them

  • @Lamsalot
    @Lamsalot 3 роки тому +1

    I enjoyed your narration! Feels like I'm watching a movie. Keep it up!!!

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  3 роки тому

      Wow thank you so much for the kind words!

  • @DavidHarperMusic
    @DavidHarperMusic 2 роки тому +1

    Love that greta van fleet... perfect for such a beautiful float!

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  2 роки тому +1

      Greta rocks! Wish I could still use their music

  • @denicahuffman6211
    @denicahuffman6211 3 роки тому +1

    This is great!

  • @JneaCho
    @JneaCho 4 роки тому +1

    Thats exciting kayak 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @thomasmervyn9176
    @thomasmervyn9176 3 роки тому +1

    I got out to the llano above Mason. Thanks for the videos. That was a big reason for me having the balls to do it solo.
    Medina is next...

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  3 роки тому +1

      Still haven’t done a solo trip but want to someday

  • @MrOzlopez
    @MrOzlopez 3 роки тому +1

    Great footage and narrating, keep it up.

  • @robbyeckert1031
    @robbyeckert1031 4 роки тому +2

    Yes another video

  • @BackpackingWithJason
    @BackpackingWithJason 4 роки тому +4

    Awesome trip bro!!! What a wild first day. Kayaking in the dark is so scary. Campsites looked good. Good views and good friends and good weather equals a great trip!!
    I’m going on a kayak camping trip this weekend. Usually class 2-4 rapids but water is so low probably be class 1-2. Lol.
    Loved the video Gatewood 👍

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  4 роки тому +1

      Hey Jason thanks for checking in! Wild for sure...flips, hunters and left behind gear. Oh well! At least we had some quality scenery like you said. I hope your trip went well this past weekend! We’re the rapids big enough to mix it up?

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason 4 роки тому

      Gatewood Brown I had a blast. Had a few rapids. Probably Class 3 was the hardest. Kayak camping is so much fun

  • @DumpsterMarcus
    @DumpsterMarcus 2 роки тому +1

    What a great trip!! TX is really nice!!

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  2 роки тому

      I agree completely! Lots of cool spots to explore for sure

  • @gregadams2162
    @gregadams2162 4 роки тому +1

    Look like a fantastic trip

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  4 роки тому

      It was awesome Greg! Full of good times and sketchy moments. But overall it was a wonderful trip

  • @shillingfamily
    @shillingfamily 4 роки тому +1

    Like I said brother.. MO just fills in terrifically.. I have two brothers up north of Dallas. We are planning our first trip for September. Really looking forward to reconnecting with them.. peace man

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  4 роки тому +1

      I need to check out MO! September should be a good time for y’all to do a trip. Have fun!

  • @AS-cv4qz
    @AS-cv4qz 4 роки тому

    You guys rock

  • @gatewood7606
    @gatewood7606 4 роки тому +1

    Nice to see another Gatewood out there! Keep up the awesome videos!

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  4 роки тому

      Whoa no way that is awesome! Cheers to having a great name. Is it your first name?

    • @gatewood7606
      @gatewood7606 4 роки тому +1

      @@GatewoodBrown Yeah, it is! The only other Gatewood i've met was the guy i was named after. Trying to live up to the hype around the name!

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  4 роки тому

      Same here! Gatewood’s are cool bunch. Are you from Kentucky by chance?

    • @gatewood7606
      @gatewood7606 4 роки тому

      @@GatewoodBrown Yeah i am. I think we've actually met before at a wedding lol. I think we have some "family" connections

  • @partea3943
    @partea3943 3 роки тому +1

    Forgetting critical camping gear is too relatable lol!

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  3 роки тому +1

      Especially when you brought it, just left it in the car! lol

  • @iowamatt2519
    @iowamatt2519 4 роки тому +1

    You finally get rain down there and I'm buried with work. Great Video, loe the Aspire 105, thats what I run for whitewater, what little we have up here. actually have a new one ordered. 6 weeks late and counting.

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  4 роки тому +1

      We did! Except now it has all been flushed out and the medina/frio were missed completely. The aspire was very impressive. Man that is a crazy delay!

  • @spencerboaz2385
    @spencerboaz2385 4 роки тому +1

    Awesome trip big like .

  • @julianbecerra795
    @julianbecerra795 4 роки тому +1

    Love it thanks for sharing

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  4 роки тому

      Thanks for tuning in! Glad you enjoyed it

  • @siliilith
    @siliilith 3 роки тому +1

    BTW thanks for posting your videos I like them alot.

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  3 роки тому

      It’s my pleasure! Thank you for watching them!

  • @thinkingmonk9676
    @thinkingmonk9676 3 роки тому +1

    Kayaking is something I need to start doing.

  • @TheVelo33
    @TheVelo33 4 роки тому +1

    Killin' it Gatewood! Awesome work capturing this trip! I think you missed out on having some nice grass-fed steaks for dinner on that 2nd night. 🐄🥩

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks, Matt! Man we should've...those would've been nice a fresh. The coolers crushed it this go round!

  • @regardtduplessis6806
    @regardtduplessis6806 Рік тому +1

    Bro I discovered your channel today, and damn dude it makes me sooo want to do this with a few oaks aswell🔥🔥🔥and then content is fleeeek👏🏻

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  Рік тому +1

      That’s the ultimate compliment thank you! Cheers my man

  • @charlesycoker
    @charlesycoker 3 роки тому +1

    very nicely done

  • @palmtrader2431
    @palmtrader2431 4 роки тому +1

    In sure you get this a lot. But I’d love to join you guys sometime. Kayak camping has become my absolute favorite pastime. Great videos dude.

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  4 роки тому

      Check out some Facebook groups for paddling trips! There always seems to be trips getting planned

  • @siobanny
    @siobanny 2 роки тому +1

    I wish you had a video explaining the whole "cubic feet per ratio flow rate" or whatever you said. I don't know where to learn more about that. Thanks for these great videos. They are so inspirational.

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  2 роки тому

      I'll definitely think about doing that! CFS can vary so much by river (width, depth, steepness). Definitely something to think about.

  • @knockitdown8798
    @knockitdown8798 2 роки тому +1

    Every other camper: ⛺️☀️🌲
    Gatewood brown: we’re here 🌚🌌⛺️

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  2 роки тому

      Lololol that is unfortunate and true! Need to change things around a bit

    • @knockitdown8798
      @knockitdown8798 2 роки тому +1

      @@GatewoodBrown no no! I love your videos. Keep it exactly the way it is. Big fan brother!!

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  2 роки тому +1

      @@knockitdown8798 haha old habits don’t change so it’ll likely be more of the same going forward!

  • @tamaragrottker7677
    @tamaragrottker7677 3 роки тому +1

    I just accidentally found this channel. I am almost 60 but I have always wanted to do this. I look at maps to see where can this river take me. I thought it would be cool kayak all the way down to Colorado River to the Gulf. Enjoy your trips. This is very cool.

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  3 роки тому

      Thank you for the kind words! A trip from source to sea would be incredible. Never too late!

  • @SkinnyWaterBoyzTV
    @SkinnyWaterBoyzTV 4 роки тому +2

    Should have given a good ole yeeeyeee!! To them hunters hahaha but I know the feeling when ppl coming up on the campsite, always is sketchy. Albert and I had an encounter with ppl coming through the site. Ended up drinking cold beer with them till lile 1 am. Good times

    • @bspcyclist
      @bspcyclist 4 роки тому +1

      Manny you could charm the horns off a billygoat :)

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  4 роки тому +1

      Yeah man it was wild seeing them! Just figured we’d go further into the backcountry and get away from ALL people. Haha drinking a cold beer is about as ideal an encounter as you can have!

  • @Louis-mz2yx
    @Louis-mz2yx 4 роки тому +11

    “Yeah dude corona” lmaoo

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  4 роки тому +2

      Haha lots of corona going around these days. High fives are still necessary though!

  • @bspcyclist
    @bspcyclist 4 роки тому +3

    When you told me this was going to be an epic video you weren't kidding! You and your buds had a good time and your positive attitude is a big part of that. Don't feel bad about not getting in much fishing. On our trip, just a few weeks later, we fished every smooth section, deep hole, ledge, layover, and rock face. I caught two small bass, my friend got skunked. We had so much fun kayaking, camping, jumping from that same cliff, and just being out in such beautiful country, that the experience didn't need any fish :)
    How does your brother like the Old Town compared to the Sun Dolphin? A bit of an upgrade I'd guess.

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  4 роки тому +1

      Epic indeed! Big ole rapids and a few surprises mixed in there. It can be tough to stay positive as a group but bennetts positive energy certainly helps in that department. The fishing is tough for sure! Just need to get some reps. You're spot on that most of the experience is just being out in the thick of it. Bennett said he's been missing out for all these years after he paddled the old town lol!

    • @bspcyclist
      @bspcyclist 4 роки тому

      @@GatewoodBrown Awesome. Yeah there's some truth to "you get what you pay for" when it comes to performance equipment.

  • @lrparrish227
    @lrparrish227 2 роки тому +1

    I am a Texas girl and love all the videos you make. Also love Greta Van Fleet

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  2 роки тому

      Greta and Texas rivers make for a great combo!

  • @jeank8061
    @jeank8061 2 роки тому +1

    I make videos of my adventures and I must say your editing is superb! Gives me ideas to make my videos more creative and interesting. I love the way the viewer feels like they're there with you! Subscribed! :)

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much! Glad I can be a part of your creative journey. More outdoors channels the better!

  • @TexasGunner
    @TexasGunner 2 роки тому +2

    Not to sound weird but I would love to go on a trip with you guys. Looks like so much fun!

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  2 роки тому +1

      Not weird at all man! These trips are a Blast and I highly recommend you out a crew together

  • @larue9225
    @larue9225 4 роки тому +1

    Finally!!!! Whoop!

  • @ProdigalSuns
    @ProdigalSuns 4 роки тому +1

    Great video 👍

  • @kyled9203
    @kyled9203 4 роки тому +1

    What a great trip... i love your videos

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks, Kyle! Hope you've been well my man

    • @kyled9203
      @kyled9203 4 роки тому +1

      @@GatewoodBrown i am doing great... got a good job, family is safe and healthy, and planing a kayak trip or a camping trip with my kids

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  4 роки тому +1

      That’s all you can ask for my friend. Adding in a camping trip will be a nice escape from all of this

    • @kyled9203
      @kyled9203 4 роки тому

      @@GatewoodBrown ... may the road rise to meet you. May the wind be always at your back.

    • @kyled9203
      @kyled9203 4 роки тому

      @@GatewoodBrown hey there brother... i had a question about the ridge outdoor hammock... are you still using it? Have you upgraded it (example the ridge line)?

  • @Leif-Eriksson
    @Leif-Eriksson 2 роки тому +1

    Great location

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  2 роки тому +1

      The llano is a rad place for the weekend!

  • @HOOKEDOFFTHEGRID
    @HOOKEDOFFTHEGRID 4 роки тому +1

    Awesome video brotha! I grew up in Mason and love doing that stretch; we have so many memories on the Llano haha! Was cool seeing it from yalls view 🤙🏼🤙🏼

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  4 роки тому +1

      Cheers my man! I'm jealous you lived close there growing up!! One of my favorite sections in TX. You've probably seen floods change it up as well. I ran into Manny B this weekend on the guad, so crazy!

    • @HOOKEDOFFTHEGRID
      @HOOKEDOFFTHEGRID 4 роки тому +1

      Gatewood Brown haha I saw that 😂 and yeah dude BIG TIME... Floods have deff played a toll on that river; but overall it’s made it nicer for floating and cleaning it out!

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  4 роки тому +1

      It was so crazy! He was even catching fish with all of the tubes around. Man I’ll take a good clean out every now and again. The gravel bars have much less plant matter which has been nice for camping. But we need that fishing to come back!

    • @HOOKEDOFFTHEGRID
      @HOOKEDOFFTHEGRID 4 роки тому +1

      Gatewood Brown you got that right man!

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  4 роки тому

      Yessir!

  • @geoffdugger7134
    @geoffdugger7134 4 роки тому +2

    Another awesome video - thank you!
    What flow rate do you recommend for the Llano, Medina, and Frio? Also where are the HL cliffs located on the llano?

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  4 роки тому

      Thank you Geoff! They are all fun at 150cfs. I wouldn't recommend them below 75cfs if you're camping though

  • @quinnsack
    @quinnsack 4 роки тому +1

    lol my lady has that little blue sundolphin, and that man killed it with that little thing in those rapids thats hype lol

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  4 роки тому +1

      Haha that sun dolphin is a trip! We always stick the rookie in it and he crushed! Handled those rapids like a pro. Time to get him in something more comfortable

    • @quinnsack
      @quinnsack 4 роки тому +1

      @@GatewoodBrown lmfao trial by fire!

  • @matthewhaby2566
    @matthewhaby2566 4 роки тому +2

    Great video as usual! Should have flashed your lights at those hunters to let them know you were there. Likely they would have moved on somewhere. Seems safer that paddling at night

    • @GatewoodBrown
      @GatewoodBrown  4 роки тому

      Thanks Matthew! We were worried the hunters would come back later on at night or early in the morning. Figured it was best to just head deeper into the back country