Another fantastic installment Larry and a real joy to see Sam again. I have an old Eureka Crescent tent I bought in 1987 and used on canoe, rafting, and winter trips for 15 years before it started to leak. They made them good back then. I reconditioned it and got another 10 years out of it so I can't complain. I sent it back to Eureka once for a new zipper after it failed on a windy desert trip and they happily provided so under warranty. The smaller the Eureka tent the better made it seems.
I do think it's time for a new tent. I definitely want one that uses all clips. Definitely takes this old man too long to mess with those partial sleeves Thanks for watching & commenting!
Wonderful ! On trips like that ,it doesn’t matter how long it takes to set up your gear. It’s all part of the fun. Many people don’t know how to slow down and enjoy where they are,there in such a rush and frantic ! I like your style ! Very nice set of videos man ! Peace
Thank you! I always have to remind myself, for the first few days of a trip, to slow down and smell the roses. The heat & humidity this day did force the slowness on me. :)
Really good video, Larry. That is a very nice area of the Boundary Waters. I've always had Eureka tents and have had luck with them until they get to be 4-5 years old. Then the drips start. Thanks for sharing your adventures.
This tent is around 10 years old now. Of course, I have seam sealed the fly several times over the course of those 10 years. It was mostly the force of the rain and especially the wind that did it in that night. The fly was being forced against the tent walls. Wasn't the greatest setup either due to the campsite. I didn't have leakage problems in subsequent rains this summer. However, I am starting to have other issues with the tent -- zippers failing, elastic in the poles losing their elasticity, plus I hate those partial sleeves. I'm hoping I can scrape enough money together for a new tent soon.
Strange - I'm reading the comments first. I have an REI Taj3 tent that I'd sell for a very reasonable price. It comes with a fitted ground cloth. www.rei.com/product/731430/rei-co-op-taj-3-tent
Here's a tip: The bladder that is inside the 'box of wine' that you buy in most groceries makes a tough, light-weight water container. The 'spigot' of almost all of them succumb to simple hand tools and from then on are easily popped off by hand. A net bag hangs it from a tree.
Thanks for the tip. Of course, I hardly ever drink wine and certainly not in quantities that necessitate a "box"... but, if I ever do happen to get my hands on one...
That portaging will keep you fit Larry.I must say that for a light-ish canoe it tracks well when there's a bit of a wind blowing.Lovely film as always mate.Hope you had a good thanksgiving.Andy.
I just need to do that portaging more frequently ;-) . The shape of the bow/stern of the canoe helps with wind performance... little less "sail" area for its length than more traditional designs. It has excellent tracking in any case. Had a quiet but nice Thanksgiving, thanks! Thanks for watching and commenting!
He definitely is. It wasn't much of a leak... I used my rain coat to cover the part of my sleeping bag that was getting dripped on so had no issues with that. Was definitely one heck of a storm!
Enjoying this adventure Larry, excellent video. Beautiful paddle in to that camping spot, great scenery. Perhaps the site wasn’t exactly what you wanted but it had a great view. The turtle was cool and Sam’s reaction lol. One hell of a storm. Can’t wait for the next part my friend!
Thanks Doug. Yes, definitely nice views from that site and I got some excellent photos while there. Not a great place to be in heavy rains though -- as will be seen in a future video. Hope to have Part 2 done by next weekend. Don't hold your breath though ;-)
Hi Larry I really had fun watching. My favorite was watching Sam watch you making lunch. Ha! Now on to part 2. Hope your leg is on the mend. I use a collapsible bucking and it’s great. You can use it for dishes and even washing up. Bye for now Mike
Hi Mike! Leg is pretty much all healed up. Only a little twinge from time to time. The bucket worked out very well. A little tough to fill and I do have to be very careful where I put it. Light and packs small. Only have a few finishing touches left on Part 3. Should be uploading that this coming weekend. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Love the stationary camera set on the portage trail ! People don't realize how much extra work that is ! Do you have a remote for that one ? That would help some ! Great job ! The Old Koote looked great ! You weren't to bad either !
Thanks Jim! No remote... I just set the camera running and go back for the canoe (or whatever). Lots of extra video footage to edit out when I do the final video. Yes, lots of extra work on the portage and when editing but the end result is worth all the effort I think the Koote looked in better shape than me :) .
Great video as always. If I wanted to do three trips a season (spring,summer,fall), what times would best avoid bug swarms? Also, do you get your own permits or through outfitter? Do you apply in January, or just see what's available when you have time to go? Thanks, jim
Great questions! Maybe time for another Q&A video? Every year is different as regards bugs but, generally speaking, a trip in early May (just after ice-out) is relatively bug free. It's tough to find a good time in summer but I like going at the end of August when the bugs have usually settled down some. By far, the best is September into October. Bugs are usually very quiet then plus the water is relatively warm, there are fewer people (especially large groups) and you have the added benefit of the leaves changing if you hit it right. Weather is usually good but can be iffy. I usually just see what permits are available when I have time to go. It helps that I can go mid week and usually have some flexibility with start and end times. (I know... I used "usually" a lot in this response! :) ). Thanks!
Sam did a good job saving you from that vicious turtle 😁. I have wondered about the cheese and summer sausage you take along. It must keep ok without ice? Maybe you talked about it previously and I missed it.
That turtle would have probably ripped me apart if it wasn't for Sam ;). I can usually make the cheese & summer sausage last at least a week.. longer if it doesn't get too warm. With the cheese, I usually buy a 2 lb block and cut it into 3rds (usually only need 2 of those thirds for a week long trip). I then wrap them in aluminum foil and put them in zip lock bags. The block(s) that won't be used right away go in the bottom of the food barrel. I buy 2 short lengths of summer sausage. I take them out of the packaging leaving them in the casings. I wipe the casings off with paper towels to remove moisture and then put the sausages in separate zip locks. Again, the one that won't be used right away goes deep in the barrel. The sausage would likely also benefit from being wrapped in foil but I haven't found it necessary -- and, I don't have to worry about it melting :) . I try to keep the food barrel in the shade as much as possible.
Hey! Not only do you have two 'Brit's' here but they are both Cornishmen! Not only that but Aluminium was named by a Cornishman, and he named it the way you pronounce it, but the Germans didn't like it so it got changed.....I prefer tin foil, less of a mouthful to say :)
Another fantastic installment Larry and a real joy to see Sam again. I have an old Eureka Crescent tent I bought in 1987 and used on canoe, rafting, and winter trips for 15 years before it started to leak. They made them good back then. I reconditioned it and got another 10 years out of it so I can't complain. I sent it back to Eureka once for a new zipper after it failed on a windy desert trip and they happily provided so under warranty. The smaller the Eureka tent the better made it seems.
I do think it's time for a new tent. I definitely want one that uses all clips. Definitely takes this old man too long to mess with those partial sleeves Thanks for watching & commenting!
Wonderful ! On trips like that ,it doesn’t matter how long it takes to set up your gear. It’s all part of the fun. Many people don’t know how to slow down and enjoy where they are,there in such a rush and frantic ! I like your style ! Very nice set of videos man ! Peace
Thank you! I always have to remind myself, for the first few days of a trip, to slow down and smell the roses. The heat & humidity this day did force the slowness on me. :)
Really good video, Larry. That is a very nice area of the Boundary Waters.
I've always had Eureka tents and have had luck with them until they get to be 4-5 years old. Then the drips start.
Thanks for sharing your adventures.
This tent is around 10 years old now. Of course, I have seam sealed the fly several times over the course of those 10 years. It was mostly the force of the rain and especially the wind that did it in that night. The fly was being forced against the tent walls. Wasn't the greatest setup either due to the campsite. I didn't have leakage problems in subsequent rains this summer. However, I am starting to have other issues with the tent -- zippers failing, elastic in the poles losing their elasticity, plus I hate those partial sleeves. I'm hoping I can scrape enough money together for a new tent soon.
Strange - I'm reading the comments first. I have an REI Taj3 tent that I'd sell for a very reasonable price. It comes with a fitted ground cloth. www.rei.com/product/731430/rei-co-op-taj-3-tent
Oops, today, "Santa" ordered a new Eureka! Mountain Pass 2XTe for me for Christmas...
Here's a tip: The bladder that is inside the 'box of wine' that you buy in most groceries makes a tough, light-weight water container. The 'spigot' of almost all of them succumb to simple hand tools and from then on are easily popped off by hand. A net bag hangs it from a tree.
Thanks for the tip. Of course, I hardly ever drink wine and certainly not in quantities that necessitate a "box"... but, if I ever do happen to get my hands on one...
That portaging will keep you fit Larry.I must say that for a light-ish canoe it tracks well when there's a bit of a wind blowing.Lovely film as always mate.Hope you had a good thanksgiving.Andy.
I just need to do that portaging more frequently ;-) . The shape of the bow/stern of the canoe helps with wind performance... little less "sail" area for its length than more traditional designs. It has excellent tracking in any case. Had a quiet but nice Thanksgiving, thanks! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Sam is such a wonderful tripping partner. Too bad about the tent leaking, hope your sleeping bag stayed dry.
He definitely is. It wasn't much of a leak... I used my rain coat to cover the part of my sleeping bag that was getting dripped on so had no issues with that. Was definitely one heck of a storm!
Enjoying this adventure Larry, excellent video. Beautiful paddle in to that camping spot, great scenery. Perhaps the site wasn’t exactly what you wanted but it had a great view. The turtle was cool and Sam’s reaction lol. One hell of a storm. Can’t wait for the next part my friend!
Thanks Doug. Yes, definitely nice views from that site and I got some excellent photos while there. Not a great place to be in heavy rains though -- as will be seen in a future video. Hope to have Part 2 done by next weekend. Don't hold your breath though ;-)
great video Larry. thanks for sharing....
And, thank you for watching and commenting!
i'm looking forward to the rest of this trip.
I should be uploading Part 2 this coming weekend...
Great video but could do without the complaining. Looks like a great time! I am heading up later this summer
I just tell it like it is... hope you have a great time.
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Have you considered a packraft? :) Not that heavy to carry around like a wooden canoe!
My wooden canoe weighs in at 43 lbs. Not nearly as heavy as she looks. Besides, she's so photogenic :D
@@nibimocs She's photogenic indeed! I think however I'll invest in a pack raft (around 8 lbs by the way) in the near future. :)
Hi Larry
I really had fun watching. My favorite was watching Sam watch you making lunch. Ha! Now on to part 2. Hope your leg is on the mend. I use a collapsible bucking and it’s great. You can use it for dishes and even washing up. Bye for now
Mike
Hi Mike! Leg is pretty much all healed up. Only a little twinge from time to time.
The bucket worked out very well. A little tough to fill and I do have to be very careful where I put it. Light and packs small.
Only have a few finishing touches left on Part 3. Should be uploading that this coming weekend. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Love the stationary camera set on the portage trail ! People don't realize how much extra work that is ! Do you have a remote for that one ? That would help some ! Great job ! The Old Koote looked great ! You weren't to bad either !
Thanks Jim! No remote... I just set the camera running and go back for the canoe (or whatever). Lots of extra video footage to edit out when I do the final video. Yes, lots of extra work on the portage and when editing but the end result is worth all the effort I think the Koote looked in better shape than me :) .
Great video as always. If I wanted to do three trips a season (spring,summer,fall), what times would best avoid bug swarms? Also, do you get your own permits or through outfitter? Do you apply in January, or just see what's available when you have time to go? Thanks, jim
Great questions! Maybe time for another Q&A video? Every year is different as regards bugs but, generally speaking, a trip in early May (just after ice-out) is relatively bug free. It's tough to find a good time in summer but I like going at the end of August when the bugs have usually settled down some. By far, the best is September into October. Bugs are usually very quiet then plus the water is relatively warm, there are fewer people (especially large groups) and you have the added benefit of the leaves changing if you hit it right. Weather is usually good but can be iffy. I usually just see what permits are available when I have time to go. It helps that I can go mid week and usually have some flexibility with start and end times. (I know... I used "usually" a lot in this response! :) ). Thanks!
Sam did a good job saving you from that vicious turtle 😁. I have wondered about the cheese and summer sausage you take along. It must keep ok without ice? Maybe you talked about it previously and I missed it.
That turtle would have probably ripped me apart if it wasn't for Sam ;). I can usually make the cheese & summer sausage last at least a week.. longer if it doesn't get too warm. With the cheese, I usually buy a 2 lb block and cut it into 3rds (usually only need 2 of those thirds for a week long trip). I then wrap them in aluminum foil and put them in zip lock bags. The block(s) that won't be used right away go in the bottom of the food barrel. I buy 2 short lengths of summer sausage. I take them out of the packaging leaving them in the casings. I wipe the casings off with paper towels to remove moisture and then put the sausages in separate zip locks. Again, the one that won't be used right away goes deep in the barrel. The sausage would likely also benefit from being wrapped in foil but I haven't found it necessary -- and, I don't have to worry about it melting :) . I try to keep the food barrel in the shade as much as possible.
Hey! Not only do you have two 'Brit's' here but they are both Cornishmen!
Not only that but Aluminium was named by a Cornishman, and he named it the way you pronounce it, but the Germans didn't like it so it got changed.....I prefer tin foil, less of a mouthful to say :)
Of course, I recorded this back in July. I've added a few subs since then... including "Brits". :D And, yes, tin foil is much easier in any case...