Backpacking Tips / Crossing a stream safely
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- Опубліковано 9 вер 2024
- When backpacking. You never know when you will have to cross a stream or river. There are a few things that you need to know. Where to cross and how to cross safely. These are the important things that may not only keep you dry. But also help from causing injuries or worst. In this episode, we are going to look at these important things and more.
Ripples, runs and pools........never had no idea, thats some excellent info, video A +
Thank you so much Jerry. I really appreciate that.
Absolutely excellent advice. Best stream crossing instructions I've ever seen. Great tutorial on reading the water. I prefer two poles but that's just me. May I add that if fast water goes over the knees your in serious trouble of getting knocked over. Look for a different spot.
Good point OldPackMule on the deeper water. Stay in the riffles. Thank you for sharing.
Having some land nav skills can be a life saver. I was caught in a down pour/flash flood situation and my electronics failed. The trails were washed out and I had to land nav my way out around all the rising flood waters. It made for some crazy bush wacking, but I eventually popped out on the side of the road only about 100 yards or so from my car.
Thank you It's Adventure time for sharing that. I am glad all was well.
I always carry my Croc's. They are big and bulky but great. What a pain to film
The only down side to Crocs, is that they are bulky to pack. But worth it. But they are light light weight for there size. I have been using them portaging while caring a canoe and pack over a very rocky train. And they performed very well. They are also very durable. Thank you mbarr102 for watching. I always appreciate it.
OMG, this is the very best explanation about fording a stream I have ever seen. Very thorough. It is absolutely accurate right down to the Crocs shoes.
Thank you 568843daw for watching. I really appreciate it.
Important topic! Excellent advice and instructions as always!
Thank you so much Michael. I really appreciate it.
Great video, I like the focus on planning the best crossing point and how to get there.
The water levels are really high. A lot of flooding going on . Thank you DJ POOP for watching. I really appreciate it.
Informative video thank you. I hope those looking to cross a river see this video.
Thank you so much Austin. I hope so too!
Thanks. Very Interesting and informative. your discussion of stream anatomy (riffs, pools, and runs) was quite interesting.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for watching Phil. I always appreciate it.
That's some beautiful country you have there.
I am so blessed to live where I am.
Awesome video and a very good topic! I learned a lot from it.
Glad to hear it! Thank you as always Backpacking Adventures.
Beautiful countryside you have there. I envy you those clear rocky streams.
There is nothing more beautiful than walking down a trout stream. Especially 5 minutes from home. Thank you for watching Doctor Dan.
Great advice, i use surf shoes but the Croc's idea sounds worth a try.
Thank you HN76 Hike & See for sharing that and watching. I really appreciate it.
very useful video sir, especially for new hikers Thank you for sharing,
Thank you Riseandflyhigh so much. I really appreciate that!
That was thorough.
Thank you Mark for watching. I really appreciate it.
Good solid advice.
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Thank you Louis so much for watching. I really appreciate it.
Another good video. I think the only thing that I thought of that you didn’t mention was how slippery the rocks get from the moving water over the algae on them. So you’re a fly instructor too. Another thing to admire about you. Maybe some fly instruction videos in the future?
I don’t mean admire in a weird way. It was lack of a better word. Enjoy maybe. :)
You are so right Colleen. When algae forms on rocks. They can be so slippery. When fly fishing. I always wear boots with a felt bottoms ans studs in them. Thank you so much for watching.
great advice Brother i just did 5 miles up a river to camp was great fun and found a great spot to hang and fish i filmed some of the trip but had to keep my camera safe as well as have my trekking pole in hand and my pole in the other was some ruff areas but i had a great time i will say this 5 miles up a river feels like 20 on land i was wiped when i got to camp glad i had my hammock keep up the great work can't wait for your next adventure winter in coming and it be time for fun trips for us both
That would be cool to hike up a river. Thank you for watching stone Wolf Outdoors. I always appreciate it.
Great video... Spot-on. Something I use here in Colorado. It's very dependent on time of year snowfall snowmelt etc etc but I carry a pair of Wiggy's lightweight waders. I've been in water up to my upper thighs with them
Thanks for sharing! Good stuff.
Awesome video, super informative and beautiful shots👍🏽
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for watching Amber. I always appreciate it.
Great advice, I learned a lot.
Glad to hear it! Thank you so much for watching Thomas.
thanks Marine. great tips!!!!
You are so welcome! Thank you Ken for watching.
I am far from an expert but i like SAGUARO Quick-Dry water shoes . Under $30 on AMAZON, good tread and mesh, & weigh less than crocks. Pay attention and get the ones with the cut-in shoe eyelets as opposed to the ones that hold the laces with nylon straps. I have no way of knowing how well the nylon straps are stiched on.
Thank you BRIAN FARR for sharing that. Much appreciated!
Hi alway s interesting and good tips have a question how meny times did you cross that river. Oi hi fi Scotland
6 or 7 times in the video. Maybe more. Hundreds of time, over the years with a fly rod in my hand. Some day Derek I will be in Scotland. What a beautiful country.
Good info Sir, but I'm curious as to why use only one trekking pole? thanks
Good question! In shallow riffles or rock hopping> Two sticks are great. But you only want one stick in the deeper and faster waters. With the current pushing on the sticks. Two sticks, believe it or not, will can throw you off balance. And also makes it hard to shuffle. Thank you for watching Ronald. I really appreciate it.
I've also found that with two sticks, both my hands are "locked" in (not literally, but I have a hand on each pole). If I slip with one pole, my other hand can move to restore my balance, but with two poles I'm more likely to fall because I don't move my hand.
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Thank you Cedar Brake for the suggestion.