Do you live here near New Braunfels? If so we should hit the river some time, me and 2 buds fish the guad and the Comal all the time we actually have an Instagram and UA-cam channel called the guad squad lol
I’m down in Houston! But make it to the area relatively often. I need to get my fishing skills up ASAP! Haha sounds like you guys might know the ins and the outs
@@GatewoodBrown I wouldn't say we're experts or anything but we could for sure give you some tips on how to catch a few fish while you're doing these stretches around New Braunfels, we actually catch quite a few out of that same stretch you did from gruene to the park, most of the time we go all the way down the the bridge under 35 though.
Cody Dowden I’d be down to give it a try sometime! My buddy has a place there so we’ve been a couple times this summer. Is there good parking under the 35 bridge?
Can't believe you don't have over a hundred thousand subscribers with the quality and content of you videos. Enjoying these videos. Keep up the great work!
UA-cam suggested your channel, and I am loving it! Can't believe I never came across your channel. New subscriber here! I live 10 minutes from River Road. Which is on the Guadalupe. Go there almost every weekend! Absolutely love camping down there! Have been going for over 30 years. Me and my little family love it. Water is so clear. Love this video!!
This video and so many of your others got me out on the San Marcos river yesterday for a 10.2 mile paddle! It was my first time and on a new boat and I had a blast! Thanks for all the instruction and advice you’ve shared. I used all of it to have a wonderful day and can’t wait to get out on the Guadalupe and so many others soon.
Thank you so much for the comment! Really cool to hear you got out on the San Marcos and took advantage of the sunshine. The guad is wonderful as well!
Thanks for the free advertising! Us lokals love sharing our little slice of heaven with everyone! All are welkom! Only things we ask is to reciprecate our kindness, pick up your trash, and respect our land. Somthing id like to add for your viewers is to make sure you are not launching your yaks on private property. Where yall launched is absolutely correct! Rockin R across the river and the vacant lot/ river bank accross the street are technically private property.. sucks unfortunately but we manage! But most importantly, take the trip slooooow! Slow down, enjoy and take it all in. Adventure on guys!
Dude great video keep up the great work man! Your videos are what inspired me and my wife to start kayaking. We moved to Austin a year ago and absolutely love the hill country. I love the detail you go into with your camping videos and videos like this one. Thanks! 🤙
Great video! I just did my first overnight kayak camping trip last weekend on the upper Guadalupe (Comfort to Sisterdale). It was hard with low flow, but I still had a blast. I was definitely inspired by videos like yours and Michael Middleton's.
Hey rib that is so cool to hear! The upper guad is beautiful for sure. Michael is a wonderful guy and puts out some fun videos. He definitely makes me want to do that stretch too!
@@MichaelMiddletonTBH Indeed - lots of dragging and hard paddling, but nothing that couldn't be overcome by the beautiful scenery and cold refreshments along the way.
15:12 NO!! THANK YOU!! Excellent video, really liked!! Very instructional and clear!! Hopefully, the kids and I will do it this year!! (Is a 4 to 5 hours drive for us) Thanks a have a great day Gatewood!!
We put in by the DAM and take out at Andy's tubes off 306. You can park by the gas station across from Andy's for like 10 bucks. We park one truck at the gas station and another back at the dam for a turn around. Cheers!
Guadulupe livery in spring branch offers a 17 mile kayaking trip on guadalupe river, they take your gear up river and you get out where you parked. I really recommend this float it's right up your alley! I've done it before and it's a blast
Great video. I'm in Austin, and in the early stages of planning some kayaking trips for me and my two older kids (7 and 10), who are real river dogs. Think that could be a great source of adventure for us to enjoy. Love your information, the quality of your videos and your great attitude!
Hey Andrew thanks for the kind words! Yeah your kids are going to really enjoy these river trips. So much to offer around Austin. That’s the ultimate place for kayaking no doubt
Hi Gatewood. Thanks for producing another wonderful video. My girlfriend and I are planning to visit Texas to go kayaking post Covid because of you. If I might offer one bit of advice: you might consider putting a transition shot between far and near profile shots when you’re speaking to the camera. The abrupt zooms are a bit disconcerting. It adds a feeling of intensity to what is otherwise a very soothing presentation style. With that said, we love your videos and always look forward to the next installment. Hope you’re keeping safe and well.
Hey man it’s my pleasure! Make sure to monitor flow rates before you pick a river. Target something at or above 100cfs in the hill country. Yeah the whole editing process is always a work in progress. Thanks for the pro tip! The zoom in add emphasis and is usually intentional or to break up a long talking head clip
We've done the San Marcos a few times (Staples to Fentress). It's a nice paddle! We have a friend that has property near Fentress, so it was a great place for us to test out the whole kayak/camp thing before we ventured out to true overnighters.
That does sound like a nice setup. San Marcos seems to always be flowing well but I think a lot of their parks are closed at the moment. Not that it shuts down the river but just an interesting side note
@@MichaelMiddletonTBH Hey Michael, when you paddled from Staples to Fentress, did you park at the Staples dam? I'm trying to plan a trip down that way but from Google earth, it looks like there isn't a ton of parking at the bridges in Staples.
Travis Daves yes, I parked at a “wide spot” near the bridge, along with a couple other vehicles. There is a dam immediately below the bridge and we had to carry our gear and drop over a wall. That is a private (but vacant) house. They have signs indicating no parking but a lot of people drop off there and I’ve never had any trouble. I just unload and then park on the side of the road.
I see your 'Remote Designs' gear in the background all subtle and whatnot... time to start promoting! Say where we can buy and I'll buy some to give it a test! All about supporting our local fellas and local gear! Keep up the great vids!
Hey jay! Yeah buddy, keeping it low key right now. The shipment should be here next month at which point they can go on sale! I’ve been testing it out hard for the past several months and so far everything is planned.
I love the Guadalupe it doesn’t get much love down here in Victoria but the Texas water safari comes through every year and you can rent kayaks at a place called Flow paddle at the riverside park which sits on the Guadalupe
Very true. The further south you get the less people talk about it. I’ve seen some good bass fishing below the lakes though. Looks like a nice section even during a drought
If you are a newbie I would suggest the section of the Guad b/w New Braunfels and Seguin. I don't know about Rapids. Not many people there and Lake McQueeney is also there. Although they working on the Lake around there (flooding issues). It's only April and its getting hot in Houston. that water looks so good.
I usually drop in at tall bridge and go up towards the damn at lake placid, then go back down past the bridge all the way to the 1117 bridge. Past that point is miles of quad iv never seen. Real remote hill country. You’d more likely get to see a hog or bob cat than person. Even more rare is the elusive Panther. It’s unreal when you see them out in the wild.
Can you please do a full list of rivers in Texas you have done/recommend? Along with put in/take out locations? Maybe do YT videos on it so you have a financial benefit. Could even take affiliate profits for linking people on your YT to local guide outfits to help with making it worth your time. It is difficult to find good info in a central location.
So I’ve toyed around with how to do that for years and I think it’s something I may pursue in 2025. Fully mapped out with trip info and guidance that would make it a very compelling thing to have available to the community. Education about flow rates and laws have to be a part of it though so that will take time
Excellent video, Gatewood! We've tubed the lower Guad many times, but I've never paddled it. Might be one of few options, though, if we don't get rain. Did you spend a lot of time avoiding the tubers? We were at a wedding in Gruene last weekend and thought about tubing, but with the shuttles closed due to Covid, we didn't go.
Thanks Michael! It’s a fun paddle, definitely more rapids than I was thinking. We always have a blast going upriver and sending the big ole rapid to start. Lots of flips and drowned boats haha. Even on Memorial Day we didn’t even mind the tubes. In our kayaks they’re pretty easy to dodge and fun to talk with. It’s a fun change from the solitude we usually seek!
HI!! Thank you so much for this video - it's great! One question, I'll be staying at a house near Lone Star Float House (up river of Gruene) and I'm hoping to kayak down to Gruene with my family. Have you done this part of the river? Is it family friendly regarding rapids? Do you have a sense of how long this trip would take? Thank you so much for the advice!
Hey! I've never done the section above Gruene but it should be safe! The big rapid at the beginning of this video is right before the Gruene Bridge so you can easily walk around it. Basically all the rapids on this section are easy to scout and walk.
Another great informative video and photography too. A question. I have a $300 Werner paddle. Should I get a “beater” paddle if there are rapids and rocks to deal with? I think you have a pretty expensive one too (blue tip).
Thanks George! Well, I think there’s a line between being rough on nice gear and using nice equipment for rough situations. If it’s low and I know my paddle will get beat up on rocks I’ll bring a $80 fiberglass paddle. But 90% of the time my nice carbon fiber paddles do just fine even if you bump rocks every now and again.
@@GatewoodBrown Oh Duh! Moved to NB almost 2 years ago and am finally taking advantage of the rivers. Been doing some kayak fishing with my boys and am excited to get into kayak camping. Your videos have been beyond helpful. Love this river guide video! Any plans for more like this? Thanks for all you do!
Question for you. Is it deep or are there shallow areas as long as portages? Only asking because I want to try it out (completely beginner to kayak camping) just curious if my auto pilot will work or should I bring a paddle kayak
All depends on when you go and what the flow rate is! I would not recommend taking your autopilot on most hill country rivers. Paddling will be your best bet since there are multiple rapid sections
@@GatewoodBrown Let us know how that section is. I tried to look at it through google but it seems like there are a few spots where road crossings cuts the stream off so would have to carry over instead of being able to go under.
It's hard to say. I haven't done the guad much and flow rates are probably too low right now. You'd encounter lots of dragging on just about every section.
@@loganmcdowell7234 oh heck yeah. Arkansas is where it’s at right now. They’re all pumping up there! Also the Illinois river in tahlequa is fantastic for a 3 day first trip. It’s a true ozark classic with nothing too technical
@@loganmcdowell7234 Buffalo, big piney, and mulberry to start. There are so many but those are nice and big and you’ll be paddling for sure. Not hiking lol
They might be out of stock! A lot of manufacturers are struggling to keep up with demand right now. They might also be discontinuing the kayak but that would surprise me
Stay tuned brother...it’s a project I’ve been designing and working on. The plan is to launch next month. Fully submersible budget that delivers a huge value without the huge price tag
Hey Brandon! I think I understand your question, and the short answer is that I keep both feet pressured against the legs during rapids. On flatwater I think proper technique is the change pressure on each foot with every paddle stroke. I just do what works for me!
@@GatewoodBrown I mean specifically like this. ua-cam.com/video/rUYEH2cOA7c/v-deo.html Its just a means to help with getting more power from your core to stroke...just couldn't see on vid so that's why I wanted to ask since it really does help. I notice a lot of people don't use that to their advantage and can get quite tired when doing something like the Texas 100K paddle down the Colorado River in Austin. Thanks for clarifying. Am not the kayak police lol
Share this with your crew and go do the Guad!
Can I get an invite for the next one please sir
Do you live here near New Braunfels? If so we should hit the river some time, me and 2 buds fish the guad and the Comal all the time we actually have an Instagram and UA-cam channel called the guad squad lol
I’m down in Houston! But make it to the area relatively often. I need to get my fishing skills up ASAP! Haha sounds like you guys might know the ins and the outs
@@GatewoodBrown I wouldn't say we're experts or anything but we could for sure give you some tips on how to catch a few fish while you're doing these stretches around New Braunfels, we actually catch quite a few out of that same stretch you did from gruene to the park, most of the time we go all the way down the the bridge under 35 though.
Cody Dowden I’d be down to give it a try sometime! My buddy has a place there so we’ve been a couple times this summer. Is there good parking under the 35 bridge?
Your vids really inspired me to get outside and explore, man. I bought my first kayak and everything after watching your stuff.
Thanks for the comment chase. So cool to hear these videos have inspired you to go out kayaking and what not. Cheers to that brother!
Can't believe you don't have over a hundred thousand subscribers with the quality and content of you videos. Enjoying these videos. Keep up the great work!
Thank you! We are working towards that, slowly but surely. Maybe one day we will pass that milestone!
Jodi Greanead thank you, Jodi! It would be really cool if that happened haha
UA-cam suggested your channel, and I am loving it! Can't believe I never came across your channel. New subscriber here! I live 10 minutes from River Road. Which is on the Guadalupe. Go there almost every weekend! Absolutely love camping down there! Have been going for over 30 years. Me and my little family love it. Water is so clear. Love this video!!
Wow thank you so much for the kind words! Means a lot coming from a local to the area
This video and so many of your others got me out on the San Marcos river yesterday for a 10.2 mile paddle! It was my first time and on a new boat and I had a blast! Thanks for all the instruction and advice you’ve shared. I used all of it to have a wonderful day and can’t wait to get out on the Guadalupe and so many others soon.
Thank you so much for the comment! Really cool to hear you got out on the San Marcos and took advantage of the sunshine. The guad is wonderful as well!
The narration in this video is spot on. The format and presentation is very authentic and informative.
I appreciate that chandler! I try to convey these scrambled thoughts in an understandable order. Sometimes it’s hard but editing certainly helps! Haha
Thanks for the free advertising! Us lokals love sharing our little slice of heaven with everyone! All are welkom! Only things we ask is to reciprecate our kindness, pick up your trash, and respect our land. Somthing id like to add for your viewers is to make sure you are not launching your yaks on private property. Where yall launched is absolutely correct! Rockin R across the river and the vacant lot/ river bank accross the street are technically private property.. sucks unfortunately but we manage! But most importantly, take the trip slooooow! Slow down, enjoy and take it all in. Adventure on guys!
Totally agree! I think rockin r takes advantage of the public ROW and shuts it down but as long as we have the other side it doesn’t matter too much!
Dude great video keep up the great work man! Your videos are what inspired me and my wife to start kayaking. We moved to Austin a year ago and absolutely love the hill country. I love the detail you go into with your camping videos and videos like this one. Thanks! 🤙
That’s so cool to hear Christian! I appreciate the kind words as well. Details are so important and often overlooked.
I just had my first baby so I’m living vicariously through these videos. Lol!! Hopefully I can hit the water soon!
Hey that’s awesome, congrats on the baby! You’ll be exploring with it soon. Cheers to that!
Another great one! Thanks for the location details. I'm headed out there as soon as it cools just a tad!
Thanks 100! Man once the weather cools off it’ll be nice. Just need some rain too!
This is what I’ve been looking for. 🙏
Right on!
Great video! I just did my first overnight kayak camping trip last weekend on the upper Guadalupe (Comfort to Sisterdale). It was hard with low flow, but I still had a blast. I was definitely inspired by videos like yours and Michael Middleton's.
Hey rib that is so cool to hear! The upper guad is beautiful for sure. Michael is a wonderful guy and puts out some fun videos. He definitely makes me want to do that stretch too!
Wow! I bet that was a bit of work with the low flow, but I'm glad y'all had fun! Thanks for the shout out, too!
@@GatewoodBrown Thanks for the kind words!
@@MichaelMiddletonTBH Indeed - lots of dragging and hard paddling, but nothing that couldn't be overcome by the beautiful scenery and cold refreshments along the way.
You deserve it! At this point I’d say you’re the king of the upper guad
Yes!! Another kayak camping video!!
Heck yeah man! Not quite a camping video but still in the same vein!
15:12 NO!! THANK YOU!! Excellent video, really liked!! Very instructional and clear!! Hopefully, the kids and I will do it this year!! (Is a 4 to 5 hours drive for us) Thanks a have a great day Gatewood!!
Oh good! That’s not too bad of a drive. Lots to do around the river!! You have a great day as well Saul
We put in by the DAM and take out at Andy's tubes off 306. You can park by the gas station across from Andy's for like 10 bucks. We park one truck at the gas station and another back at the dam for a turn around. Cheers!
That’s a nice stretch!
Guadulupe livery in spring branch offers a 17 mile kayaking trip on guadalupe river, they take your gear up river and you get out where you parked. I really recommend this float it's right up your alley! I've done it before and it's a blast
I’ll have to check them out! That would certainly simplify things for our crew
Ate dinner along the Guadalupe River, during our honeymoney 8 years ago. Nice to see you feature this river. Congrats on your CO wedding btw!
Oh wow that sounds awesome, congrats on your marriage! The guad would’ve been a great place to honeymoon. Thanks!
@@GatewoodBrown We basically flipped flopped our weddings lol we reside in CO got married here and then honeymooned in San Antonio area.
Looks like an awesome river! Reminds me of the Little River in Townsend, TN. Awesome video Gatewood!
Hey kw! I’ll have to look that river up. Do you guys have all the tubes and what not? The atmosphere is a good change of pace here
Great video. I'm in Austin, and in the early stages of planning some kayaking trips for me and my two older kids (7 and 10), who are real river dogs. Think that could be a great source of adventure for us to enjoy. Love your information, the quality of your videos and your great attitude!
Hey Andrew thanks for the kind words! Yeah your kids are going to really enjoy these river trips. So much to offer around Austin. That’s the ultimate place for kayaking no doubt
Hi Gatewood. Thanks for producing another wonderful video. My girlfriend and I are planning to visit Texas to go kayaking post Covid because of you. If I might offer one bit of advice: you might consider putting a transition shot between far and near profile shots when you’re speaking to the camera. The abrupt zooms are a bit disconcerting. It adds a feeling of intensity to what is otherwise a very soothing presentation style. With that said, we love your videos and always look forward to the next installment. Hope you’re keeping safe and well.
Hey man it’s my pleasure! Make sure to monitor flow rates before you pick a river. Target something at or above 100cfs in the hill country. Yeah the whole editing process is always a work in progress. Thanks for the pro tip! The zoom in add emphasis and is usually intentional or to break up a long talking head clip
That dry bag is fire!
Thank you! Coming soon...
Great vid man. Do the San Marcos River next!
That’s a great idea!! I need to kayak it first lol, but it’s on my list of rivers to do!
We've done the San Marcos a few times (Staples to Fentress). It's a nice paddle! We have a friend that has property near Fentress, so it was a great place for us to test out the whole kayak/camp thing before we ventured out to true overnighters.
That does sound like a nice setup. San Marcos seems to always be flowing well but I think a lot of their parks are closed at the moment. Not that it shuts down the river but just an interesting side note
@@MichaelMiddletonTBH Hey Michael, when you paddled from Staples to Fentress, did you park at the Staples dam? I'm trying to plan a trip down that way but from Google earth, it looks like there isn't a ton of parking at the bridges in Staples.
Travis Daves yes, I parked at a “wide spot” near the bridge, along with a couple other vehicles.
There is a dam immediately below the bridge and we had to carry our gear and drop over a wall. That is a private (but vacant) house. They have signs indicating no parking but a lot of people drop off there and I’ve never had any trouble. I just unload and then park on the side of the road.
First river I ever kayaked! I don’t remember where we launched and exited but I remember how much fun I had!
Man the guad is legendary! There’s so many different sections to do so just hard to say. Love it out there!
I was there this weekend.! Your videos inspired me to pursue the outdoors.! Thank you for your channel.!! So awesome!! Keep up the videos man!
Hey thank you so much! Always so cool to hear about stories like yours. It's a fun stretch of river!
Gatewood Brown definitely.! Next time for sure I’m going kayaking. Thanks again.!
Great video, man! Your content is outstanding! I'm adding this to my to do list!
That’s awesome John I’m glad to hear it!
Awesome video man thanks for all that great info love it take care an be safe out there 🙏👍
My pleasure! Thanks for tuning in and giving it a watch. I appreciate your dedication to the channel!
Yay for couples paddling videos 🤙🏻👍🏻
Yeah! We are going to make it happen! Just ordered some couples camping gear and getting excited
Another awesome video, many thanks for the great content.
Thank you Kevin! It’s always my pleasure, glad you enjoy it
GOOD JOB GATEWOOD, GOOD INFORMATIONAL VIDEO.
Thank you JT!!
Great video, and great stretch of river! Also pretty cool I made it into the video lol!
Thank you Jeffrey! Glad to have you on the video and meet you. Such a fun day out there!
Another awesome video 👍
Thank you!
I see your 'Remote Designs' gear in the background all subtle and whatnot... time to start promoting! Say where we can buy and I'll buy some to give it a test! All about supporting our local fellas and local gear! Keep up the great vids!
Hey jay! Yeah buddy, keeping it low key right now. The shipment should be here next month at which point they can go on sale! I’ve been testing it out hard for the past several months and so far everything is planned.
another solid vid !!!
Thank you for watching Matt!
I love the Guadalupe it doesn’t get much love down here in Victoria but the Texas water safari comes through every year and you can rent kayaks at a place called Flow paddle at the riverside park which sits on the Guadalupe
Very true. The further south you get the less people talk about it. I’ve seen some good bass fishing below the lakes though. Looks like a nice section even during a drought
If you are a newbie I would suggest the section of the Guad b/w New Braunfels and Seguin. I don't know about Rapids. Not many people there and Lake McQueeney is also there. Although they working on the Lake around there (flooding issues). It's only April and its getting hot in Houston. that water looks so good.
Getting on the water is perfect right now. Still runs cool despite it being warm outside
This specific route is one of the best small stretches on the Guadalupe for bass. I catch double digits every time I go.
Totally agree! Very fun but it can get overrun by rivers during summer. I’ll have to try fishing next time!
I usually drop in at tall bridge and go up towards the damn at lake placid, then go back down past the bridge all the way to the 1117 bridge. Past that point is miles of quad iv never seen. Real remote hill country. You’d more likely get to see a hog or bob cat than person. Even more rare is the elusive Panther. It’s unreal when you see them out in the wild.
Thanks for sharing ES! I’ll have to map that section and check it out. It’s rare to have the guad all to yourself so this is definitely intriguing
Can you please do a full list of rivers in Texas you have done/recommend? Along with put in/take out locations? Maybe do YT videos on it so you have a financial benefit. Could even take affiliate profits for linking people on your YT to local guide outfits to help with making it worth your time. It is difficult to find good info in a central location.
So I’ve toyed around with how to do that for years and I think it’s something I may pursue in 2025. Fully mapped out with trip info and guidance that would make it a very compelling thing to have available to the community. Education about flow rates and laws have to be a part of it though so that will take time
Awesome video! FYI Outlaw River Rentals will shuttle kayaks in that region.
Awesome I’ll have to check them out in case we need a ride
Very Nice...Thks...
Thank you too!
Excellent video, Gatewood! We've tubed the lower Guad many times, but I've never paddled it. Might be one of few options, though, if we don't get rain. Did you spend a lot of time avoiding the tubers? We were at a wedding in Gruene last weekend and thought about tubing, but with the shuttles closed due to Covid, we didn't go.
Thanks Michael! It’s a fun paddle, definitely more rapids than I was thinking. We always have a blast going upriver and sending the big ole rapid to start. Lots of flips and drowned boats haha. Even on Memorial Day we didn’t even mind the tubes. In our kayaks they’re pretty easy to dodge and fun to talk with. It’s a fun change from the solitude we usually seek!
HI!! Thank you so much for this video - it's great! One question, I'll be staying at a house near Lone Star Float House (up river of Gruene) and I'm hoping to kayak down to Gruene with my family. Have you done this part of the river? Is it family friendly regarding rapids? Do you have a sense of how long this trip would take? Thank you so much for the advice!
Hey! I've never done the section above Gruene but it should be safe! The big rapid at the beginning of this video is right before the Gruene Bridge so you can easily walk around it. Basically all the rapids on this section are easy to scout and walk.
Another great informative video and photography too. A question. I have a $300 Werner paddle. Should I get a “beater” paddle if there are rapids and rocks to deal with? I think you have a pretty expensive one too (blue tip).
Thanks George! Well, I think there’s a line between being rough on nice gear and using nice equipment for rough situations. If it’s low and I know my paddle will get beat up on rocks I’ll bring a $80 fiberglass paddle. But 90% of the time my nice carbon fiber paddles do just fine even if you bump rocks every now and again.
My wife and I are considering to Texas or California can you give me your point of view on Texas
Hey! To move to or visit?
Stay in commiefornia
Awesome video! Did you take your kayaks down the tube shoot?
This was on the guad! Never done the comal tube chute but it looks so fun!
@@GatewoodBrown Oh Duh! Moved to NB almost 2 years ago and am finally taking advantage of the rivers. Been doing some kayak fishing with my boys and am excited to get into kayak camping. Your videos have been beyond helpful. Love this river guide video! Any plans for more like this? Thanks for all you do!
Question for you. Is it deep or are there shallow areas as long as portages? Only asking because I want to try it out (completely beginner to kayak camping) just curious if my auto pilot will work or should I bring a paddle kayak
All depends on when you go and what the flow rate is! I would not recommend taking your autopilot on most hill country rivers. Paddling will be your best bet since there are multiple rapid sections
@Gatewood Brown do you ever put in further up river?
Haven’t yet but I’d love to explore the whole lower section
have u been on the section upstream of Gruene? We want to do a longer distance but like to take out at cypress bend though.
I have not but would like to try it this winter when there’s less tubers
@@GatewoodBrown Let us know how that section is. I tried to look at it through google but it seems like there are a few spots where road crossings cuts the stream off so would have to carry over instead of being able to go under.
Congratulations on your marriage, Gatewood!
Thank you so much for the well wishes!!
How do you shuttle back if not using a service?
Take multiple cars! Or use an outfitter. Or stash a bike. Or jog back up to the launch. All things I’ve done!
I’m looking to do a 2 day trip on the Guadalupe, do you have any recommendations on where to put in and take out?
It's hard to say. I haven't done the guad much and flow rates are probably too low right now. You'd encounter lots of dragging on just about every section.
Can you u ber from your drop off back to where you parked?
Yes you can as long as there are ubers in the area which is never guaranteed in rural places we are typically paddling
Where is a good place to do a 3 day 2 night kayaking trip? I wanted to do the medina again but the water levels are too low right now
Colorado river in bastrop is always a reliable place to go! Everywhere is pretty low right now despite the rain
@@GatewoodBrown if I decided to do Arkansas instead, do you have any recommendations for good 2-3 day trips camping down river
@@loganmcdowell7234 oh heck yeah. Arkansas is where it’s at right now. They’re all pumping up there! Also the Illinois river in tahlequa is fantastic for a 3 day first trip. It’s a true ozark classic with nothing too technical
@Gatewood Brown damn I will definitely be adding that one to the list, it looks cool! What ones in Arkansas would you recommend?
@@loganmcdowell7234 Buffalo, big piney, and mulberry to start. There are so many but those are nice and big and you’ll be paddling for sure. Not hiking lol
Where did you buy your H10? I'm having trouble finding one.
They might be out of stock! A lot of manufacturers are struggling to keep up with demand right now. They might also be discontinuing the kayak but that would surprise me
Do you recommend Oru Kayaks for Guadalupe River?
I would not. Those rocks and rapids would destroy an oru kayak unfortunately
Gatewood Whats the story on the backpack? I've seen it in your videos.
Stay tuned brother...it’s a project I’ve been designing and working on. The plan is to launch next month. Fully submersible budget that delivers a huge value without the huge price tag
Gatewood Brown I’m in the market , looking forward to it!
Stay tuned my man!
Have u ever been to the buffalo
I haven’t but it’s definitely in the works for one day!
Why dont you push with your feet when you paddle?
Hey Brandon! I think I understand your question, and the short answer is that I keep both feet pressured against the legs during rapids. On flatwater I think proper technique is the change pressure on each foot with every paddle stroke. I just do what works for me!
@@GatewoodBrown Oh, so you're. I didn't notice.
@@GatewoodBrown I mean specifically like this. ua-cam.com/video/rUYEH2cOA7c/v-deo.html
Its just a means to help with getting more power from your core to stroke...just couldn't see on vid so that's why I wanted to ask since it really does help. I notice a lot of people don't use that to their advantage and can get quite tired when doing something like the Texas 100K paddle down the Colorado River in Austin. Thanks for clarifying. Am not the kayak police lol
Yeah that’s what I’m talking about! Dan has great form and is the standard for what we should all paddle like. I just don’t do that yet lol
I don’t know you, but if I did...I would hang out with you
What’s up Keaton!! I think I’d hang out with you too. Emphasis on think...
It's so great how you hype up your wife! Looks like it's not only a boys' club any longer, boo hoo.
Haha we like to do boys trips and wife trips. Both are fun in their own right
Its not Green. It pronounced like Grew-en.
You ain't from round these parts! Haha I've always thought the pronunciation is wild for this town
@@GatewoodBrown yeah I grew up in San Antonio and have been to Gruene Hall several times. I know exactly how it's pronounced.
@@scb0421 You're among the few that call it Grew-en!
I like your videos but your eyes are weird and canoes are better.
Thanks my man!