Paddling from Wales to England in a folding Kayak

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  • @bridgetmarden7224
    @bridgetmarden7224 Рік тому +128

    As a 48 yr old w serious health issues I can't do what you and Simon do......😢 but I live vicariously through you guys ❤ thank you for another great adventure and beautiful scenery ❤ I love all of your guys videos. Thank you so much for bringing me along for the ride . God bless you guys always

    • @georgeharris7513
      @georgeharris7513 Рік тому +12

      Ur much stronger than u think bridget, last year I was on an operating table having a major operation. I'm not gonna lie the guys really helped me through this trip and so did my lady! Without them I highly doubt I would have attempted it. But I'm so glad we all did it together, me and rachel won't forget it that's gor sure 😁😁👍 Andy and Simon really are true gentlemen 😁

    • @JoshuaShaneSmith
      @JoshuaShaneSmith Рік тому +5

      @@georgeharris7513 Well done George! :)

    • @jeromethiel4323
      @jeromethiel4323 Рік тому +12

      If you have a yard, you can always camp out in your backyard. Not exactly the same, but pretty close. And can be seriously fun with the right company.
      And you are home, in case you need it, and medical help (EMT) is available. But you can pretend.

    • @marloespeters8404
      @marloespeters8404 Рік тому +3

      ​@@jeromethiel4323Yeah that's such a great idea ! And she can ask people to camp with her in the backyard,in case she needs help

    • @Phantomhomes
      @Phantomhomes Рік тому +4

      You are strong. My mother is overweight and had 5 valves bypassed to her heart 1 year ago. All she wants is to go camping with my toddler and working hard to do it. Everything takes work and time but if you have your mind set on one thing to do or a list it makes that hard work worth it. I have a destroyed knee and 3 slipped disks and hiked 128 miles on the Appalachian trail in 3 weeks. It just takes time and work. You can do it.

  • @susanthomson2550
    @susanthomson2550 11 місяців тому +21

    I love how your natural and real Andy, no fakeness, just having fun.😊 love watching your videos.

  • @ColinSlocombe
    @ColinSlocombe 9 місяців тому +4

    The sound of birds a camp fire 🔥 along with fun sounds brilliant to me 😊

  • @georgeharris7513
    @georgeharris7513 Рік тому +22

    Epic buddy!!! U caught way more on film than I thought u did! 😁😁 thanks again for comming it was a blast! 😁😁👍👍

    • @ap7639
      @ap7639 Рік тому

      Liar

    • @georgeharris7513
      @georgeharris7513 Рік тому

      @@ap7639 liar?

    • @joanhuggett5164
      @joanhuggett5164 Рік тому +1

      @@georgeharris7513 They're jealous you got to camp with Andy and Simon. I'm looking forward to Simon's coverage. Maybe we'll see and hear a bit more from you George.

    • @georgeharris7513
      @georgeharris7513 Рік тому +2

      Oh I see 🤣 I was wondering what they ment by liar? 🤣🤣 the trip was fantastic and yes I am really the chunky fella in the video 👍🤣🤣

    • @ap7639
      @ap7639 Рік тому

      @@georgeharris7513 lure

  • @ColinSlocombe
    @ColinSlocombe 9 місяців тому +1

    Looks so peaceful on the river seven andy

  • @bertmoore4092
    @bertmoore4092 Рік тому +17

    That's the first folding kayak that I have ever seen. Looks like a relaxing fun trip for all.

  • @danielgeng2306
    @danielgeng2306 Рік тому +4

    If you said you didn’t take on water I would’ve been surprised! Lol props to you for being able to get in that thing without sinking it ! Glad you survived!

  • @loudoret353
    @loudoret353 Рік тому +5

    That looks like a fun trip - all the better to share it with friends. Thanks for the film :)

  • @DarrenVaughan-j6j
    @DarrenVaughan-j6j Рік тому +24

    Hi Andy. Loved the video. Love seeing you and Simon together. You both have so much fun together. Looking forward to seeing the cabin build. Thanks for all your hard work filming. Absolutely beautiful scenery!!!

  • @thunderjoy7250
    @thunderjoy7250 Рік тому +10

    Who let 1 rip 🤣🤣🤣💨💨💨💨..better out than in as they say😅

    • @vikkibrimicombe9115
      @vikkibrimicombe9115 10 місяців тому

      I had to check it wasn’t just me who heard it 😂

  • @NYDRAINS
    @NYDRAINS Рік тому +7

    You'll need to call Post10 for the beavers dams! Lol. I must say that canoe did look a tad flimsy and shallow for my liking but still very interesting! Great upload Andy 😎👍

  • @craigc828
    @craigc828 Рік тому +5

    Anyone else catch the Holy Grail reference? Thanks for another great video Andy. Cheers from Toronto, Canada.

    • @pyronymph-868
      @pyronymph-868 9 місяців тому +1

      We are the knights who say "Ni"! ...And another shrubbery over there... A really nice one

    • @kathleenjeffery4079
      @kathleenjeffery4079 9 місяців тому

      😂😂 yep , you've got to be on the ball with these guys. 😂 ❤ from Australia

    • @SubPablum
      @SubPablum 9 місяців тому

      My understanding is they are no longer the knights who say Ni!

  • @simonablokeinthewoods
    @simonablokeinthewoods Рік тому +6

    Superb matey! You captured the essence perfectly (all the essence! 😂) it was a fun trip amongst great company! Ni

  • @thizizliz
    @thizizliz Рік тому +21

    Wow Andy! After the last Sweden trip, I thought we'd never see you in a kayak again - much less with Simon! But this looked like you were really having a good time and gaining confidence - terrific fun to see. Thanks for taking us along.

  • @maxineredfern3380
    @maxineredfern3380 Рік тому +13

    Loved this trip Andy, love to see you and Simon out on the water, u 2 are hilarious together, it did make me chuckle when u both had your hoods up in the morning 😂❤. Maxx

  • @rachelsimonds5362
    @rachelsimonds5362 Рік тому +11

    Epic video! So glad to be a part of it! Still love those close ups!! Had me cracking up 😂😂

    • @samchild1759
      @samchild1759 Рік тому +2

      The sheep were most happy with your "you're welcome" at the end.
      Looked like a great trip. The folding kayak scares me though 😳

    • @rachelsimonds5362
      @rachelsimonds5362 Рік тому +2

      @Sam Child there was so much wildlife! The swans you see were with us the whole 3 days too! And lots of babies too! The kayak is brilliant! Completely waterproof, unless you tip too far 🤣

  • @AwkwardHistory
    @AwkwardHistory 2 місяці тому +1

    This would be a great place to bring a small wire “saw” loop to pull out of a shirt pocket. And you are a hoot Dude. You are obviously a bit more wild with your buddies, and the generous breaking of wind sounds show obvious approval The close up beer drinking sounds like when my Korean friends eat soup. The slurp sound signals pleasure and satisfaction with food, so why not beer? Safe adventures.

  • @jim-bob-outdoors
    @jim-bob-outdoors Рік тому +8

    That folding kayak is such a cool design

  • @iaingodfrey9877
    @iaingodfrey9877 Рік тому +5

    I love the origami kayak. Very neat and portable. Fantastic adventure!

  • @MHarenArt
    @MHarenArt Рік тому +23

    What a pleasant canoe trip! Good friends, good food, great weather. Thanks for sharing Andy!

  • @kingrafa3938
    @kingrafa3938 Рік тому +14

    What an adventure Andy, Simon and friends.

  • @rosannajackson156
    @rosannajackson156 Рік тому +4

    Love the cheeky knights who say Ni moment

  • @jeanettanorton5646
    @jeanettanorton5646 Рік тому +3

    I really love your videos 😊😍. Thanks for sharing this with me 🙏😊👍👍👍. Hello from Indiana USA and this 62 year old lady 😮.

  • @wojciechkozlowski6147
    @wojciechkozlowski6147 Рік тому +6

    Nice to have Simon back buddy 👊

  • @rolandprice5897
    @rolandprice5897 Рік тому +10

    Beautiful scenery and great people. Thanks for a great antidote for a very shite week Andy, Simon, George and Rachael.

  • @tamirew9247
    @tamirew9247 Рік тому +22

    Thank you Andy! I know that it takes so much work getting those great shots and going back and retrieving the camera so you’re doing things twice. I was squeezing my butt cheeks together watching you navigating the decent down that slippery log. So nice to see you have playful moments.

  • @jeffreyjacobson1185
    @jeffreyjacobson1185 11 місяців тому +1

    Great video man and I can't help but think that you guys might have brought your soul some doobie snacks along

  • @manitobuckles
    @manitobuckles Рік тому +14

    Obviously, this will be epic!
    Can't wait for Saturday morning!
    Cheers from the Prairies of Canada! 🍻🇨🇦

  • @tthomp57
    @tthomp57 Рік тому +3

    Like Bridget, I'm 62 and also living vicariously through you and Simon. What a great trip, great river, really great camp spot, cool bivvy/tent and great friends! Nice Island too! You guys ever try fly fishing? I used to go to a river about 9 hours away that's in the middle of the Mark Twain National forest, so there's no bridges, no houses, electric lines, roads, cattle, cell service or anything at all! Just pristine wilderness. Only a jet trail now and then or you'd think you were in the 18th century. I'd go out for a week at a time and sometimes never see another human. Just lots of wildlife. I sure wish I'd had the video equipment you have and could have made a record of it all, but that was 15 ears ago. Fly fishing for rainbow trout all day every day! It looks so much like where you all were it's amazing. Halfway around the world. Thank you for making this wonderful video of it for me! I hope I can get my health back and go back there next year! If any of you want to make a trip this far away, It's the Eleven Point river in southern Missouri. I'll guide if you'll help me get along... Just plan on a week on the river. October is the time to do it. Thanks again for the video!

  • @paintbrushful
    @paintbrushful Рік тому +8

    Love seeing your adventures....Your "behind the scenes" preparations must take almost as much work. Maybe someday you can give us a peak into your shop and editing room!

  • @tinamitchell8735
    @tinamitchell8735 Рік тому +1

    really cool . 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 you used a very easy barbecue grill . And that kayak conoe was really neat . ❤❤❤

  • @eileenmaschal9505
    @eileenmaschal9505 Рік тому +6

    I can’t remembering being lost in a video…I throughly enjoyed your adventure…you guys were great together as usual.

  • @marianfrances4959
    @marianfrances4959 Рік тому +14

    Some beautiful camp spots! Wonderful adventure with friends..
    👍😎🇨🇦🌊🐑🐂

  • @taaffmaster
    @taaffmaster Рік тому +2

    Great video Andy, loved to see the goofy side! 🤪

  • @jackiegluszczyk8369
    @jackiegluszczyk8369 Рік тому +2

    Andy thank you so much for this video always like to see Simon. But this time we got to see more of your fun side . You let your hair down. Always a good time in your video's cheers

  • @davev9199
    @davev9199 Рік тому +3

    Great video of your adventure with friends! I lived in Wales for 2 years while stationed there with the US Navy. I only wish I would've explored the outdoors more.

  • @celestecolton1638
    @celestecolton1638 11 місяців тому +1

    Watching you brings back so many memories of when I was younger and in scouts, and we would go camping and enjoy the wilderness, we were never as creative or as innovative as you, though, you have brought camping to a whole new level, I love watching your videos, I now live vicariously through watching you and your friends go camping being that I have been physically disabled for years, the scenery that you show all of us is absolutely breathtaking, thank you so much for all that you do, look forward to all of your videos

  • @Hortonscakes
    @Hortonscakes Рік тому +2

    Sorry I'm late, been working a lot! Hell yeah time to break out the canoe/kyak! Let's gooooo! 🤘💯🍻

  • @soniayoung7531
    @soniayoung7531 Рік тому +4

    Hi Andy the scenery is amazing, the tranquility of the water the sound of the birds,you have awesome friends,nice canoeing, beautiful white birds are those swans?thanks for sharing stay safe

  • @jamesellsworth9673
    @jamesellsworth9673 Рік тому +6

    Developing different expressions and 'looks' is an important part of being a UA-cam video personality. It seems to be fun for you and Simon on this adventure.

  • @ReNcEsTaR
    @ReNcEsTaR Рік тому +1

    Good to have watch both yours and Simons films. Interesting to see the others camera set up in the background

  • @marksimpkin9490
    @marksimpkin9490 Рік тому +2

    Lovely Video Andy great weather too for a change in UK 👍🏻☀️

  • @lethaleefox6017
    @lethaleefox6017 Рік тому +2

    Was watching you doing camping pasta, while I was eating pasta that I added to some hot stew... I am getting pretty good as cooking pasta in stew without the pre cooking it in water and draining it first... I get the stew completely cooked then cook the pasta to the proper tenderness in the stew and then get it off the heat and eat... seeing you do it the normal way... just not what I have been doing for awhile.

  • @llorylloyd
    @llorylloyd Рік тому +3

    What a great trip. I didn't know you knew Simon, I follow him as well. It's great seeing grown men having fun skipping rocks.

  • @davespoemsandsongs9497
    @davespoemsandsongs9497 Рік тому +1

    Kent that was some view on the trip all the friends of yours all had a good time thank you for taken me along on this long Journey

  • @DigginWithDeej
    @DigginWithDeej Рік тому +2

    Beautiful moonlit shot of the river. Watching your videos since we have relentless rain and I'm unable to get out and create content on my channel. Enjoying your channel. 💜Deej

  • @briankirkup
    @briankirkup Рік тому +2

    What a great Video cracking locations and good companions. Take Care. Cheers. B K

  • @brendasmith-allen4601
    @brendasmith-allen4601 27 днів тому

    I get so tickled when y'all get silly. Y'all make me want to camp again. Love your videos ❤

  • @sallyharvey9818
    @sallyharvey9818 Рік тому +2

    I’ve canoed the Severn, from Shrewsbury to Newnham on Severn, home. Brilliant trip, last bit needs a bit o planning due to tides and winds. Bit of an epic for us on the day, but memorable. Fantastic you were willing to try an untested craft, don’t think I’d managed even to get in it without tipping. Well done Andy, love your spirit of adventure.

  • @loupiscanis9449
    @loupiscanis9449 Рік тому +2

    Thank you , KS .
    🐺

  • @kathiwalker7512
    @kathiwalker7512 Рік тому +1

    I agree it was a nice trip nice to listen to the evening sounds good food good friends good company in the outdoors

  • @nonoblitus7746
    @nonoblitus7746 Рік тому +2

    Great to see you and Simon again. Cheers to another fun looking adventure

  • @jellyb1945
    @jellyb1945 Рік тому +5

    Great to see you guys out together again. Great video. ❤

  • @teresarose731
    @teresarose731 Рік тому +1

    The moon through the trees on the water was beautiful. Good video.

  • @GIBBO4182
    @GIBBO4182 Рік тому +4

    Those folding canoes are genius!

  • @shellyroyea948
    @shellyroyea948 Рік тому +1

    You showed how nibble you are while manufacturing over the beaver dam. Grate video as always. All your hard work filming is much appreciated.😊❤

  • @Honk21
    @Honk21 Рік тому +3

    Great video ! Love how much fun you all had together, I'm off to watch Simon's now ! Thanks to you all.

  • @wildflowerpicker
    @wildflowerpicker 6 місяців тому

    Hi Andy, you guys are having a blast and I wish I was with all of you! I love to have fun and cheers!

  • @wmarian5027
    @wmarian5027 5 місяців тому

    Glad to see a full test of the foldable in not fully calm waters.thanks for vid.

  • @WalksInCamera
    @WalksInCamera Рік тому +2

    Seems like a great time has had by all. Closeups included!

  • @ThomasGrillo
    @ThomasGrillo Рік тому +1

    Looks to be a fun trip! Loved the play on accent and words. LOL Thanks for the video. ;)

  • @RICHIERICH875
    @RICHIERICH875 Рік тому +2

    A fun & relaxing camp. Been a fan for 3 years now, keep up the great work Andy!

  • @alicegamble6145
    @alicegamble6145 Рік тому +4

    Great video. Looks like a great trip with beautiful weather.

  • @christopherbutler7588
    @christopherbutler7588 Рік тому +4

    What a lovely place to Canoe and camp.😊

  • @sameoldbmx
    @sameoldbmx Рік тому +3

    Andy as someone who watches yours and simon’s videos your rest days with filming always gives simon’s videos a different overview than yours and when he does the same, strangely it good for watching both your videos 👍🏻

  • @tarmacdemon
    @tarmacdemon Рік тому +2

    What a splendid trip what more could you need . Good friends good weather simple travels a match made in heaven .
    Was disapointed Simon wasent in his Ceadar strip Canoe but what the hey the trip went well .
    Thank you for putting it out there Andy it was a pleasure to watch .

  • @arv814
    @arv814 Рік тому +1

    Shrewsbury is just down the road from me, lovely town and great river paddling

  • @taurota1554
    @taurota1554 Рік тому +1

    Awesome as always.Thanks for sharing and taking us along

  • @64TMS
    @64TMS Рік тому +1

    Great trip Andy ! I like that canoe. Especially on those mile and a half, up and down portages in the Arrowhead District in Minnesota / Ontario . Can't even canoe anymore. Can't NOTHING anymore. Am an invalid who travels with Andy, Jarl, Xander, Joe, Jon & Erin, Matthew, and of course the Great Steve Wallis ("Camping With Steve")
    Thx 2 all of U. You complete my last days! I've reached 77. 8 more and then I quit ! Ha-ha 😂

  • @frentbow
    @frentbow 8 місяців тому

    looks like a challenge, well done all of youfor going for it. i love the sound of the water when you paddle its so tranquil. can't be easy to film either! many thanks for posting

  • @powermonger9090
    @powermonger9090 Рік тому +1

    Thanks Andy for bringing us all on your river trip. One thing I am always amazed at is the cacophony of bird song in your videos and especially on this one. Such a pleasant sound to wake up to. I think the Aussie bush here can almost feel silent in comparison.

  • @andyfreer8463
    @andyfreer8463 Рік тому +1

    Enjoyed the video Andy great friends also

  • @darrenwilson8042
    @darrenwilson8042 Рік тому +1

    I was watching the news earlier - an interesting piece on the success of the reintroduction of beavers into a N Yorkshire forest and I half saw the thumbnail and for a minute I thought you had travelled by canoe from Norway to England and for a minute I thought " no way " lol

  • @Parker8752
    @Parker8752 4 місяці тому

    Not been in a kayak in 25 years. God, I miss it when I see videos like this...

  • @rgober60
    @rgober60 Рік тому +1

    Looked like a fantastic trip for a 3 days one.
    Y'all have some big beavers, those blockages were Big....
    Glad things went mostly well for you Andy and you got to enjoy it without any big mishaps.
    Thank you for sharing with us and hope you have more this summer. Take Care 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @danozeman26
    @danozeman26 Рік тому +2

    Great video andy. Looked like you lit had a great time. Ive seen a few people using folding kayaks. Not sure i would trust them myself

  • @jennifermharvey9882
    @jennifermharvey9882 7 місяців тому

    Fabulous video thank you guys xxx sorry I have only just seen it xxxx

  • @kenseeley3761
    @kenseeley3761 Рік тому +1

    Right on!
    Looks like y’all had a great time!

  • @margaretphipps2939
    @margaretphipps2939 8 місяців тому

    Great fun reminding me off Wind in the willows
    Just messing about on the river .🐸🐀badger & mole 😂😊

  • @sandibran3420
    @sandibran3420 10 місяців тому

    I loved this cool trip Andy and yall cracked me up a couple times., thx for all of it.. Ima go look for Simon's now Lol..

  • @Andrewoutdooradventures1550
    @Andrewoutdooradventures1550 Рік тому +3

    Amazing video thanks Andy for sharing a great adventure and a great camp meal cheers Andy 😊👍👏

  • @mickbutler9407
    @mickbutler9407 Рік тому

    Great video Andy nice to c u back out with Simon again

  • @alexshawe1990
    @alexshawe1990 Рік тому

    I used to live in Caersws for 8 years. Very familiar with this. Awesome video.

  • @edwardholliday6905
    @edwardholliday6905 Рік тому

    Hello Simon another one of my favorite tubers 👍🇺🇲🇮🇹

  • @emilieanne8127
    @emilieanne8127 Рік тому +1

    This looks like a fun, relaxing trip 😊 I just recently bought a folding kayak by a company in the U.S. called Tucktec and I'm really enjoying it! It's lightweight and easy to pack away inside my car. I look forward to seeing your review video of the one you have...

  • @darrellpidgeon6440
    @darrellpidgeon6440 11 місяців тому

    Beautiful river. "Bloody beavers, lol. With a roar the beast comes crashing through the thick. ...

  • @irenemeno3585
    @irenemeno3585 Рік тому

    Nice Andy & Simon Lovely scenery England is ❤

  • @gene_takavic57
    @gene_takavic57 Рік тому +1

    A seemingly relaxing trip. Nice to see some sun as we are in the midst of May Gray/June Gloom weather here. Thanks for sharing!

  • @johndavis8886
    @johndavis8886 Рік тому

    I cannot get my wet suit boots off either. Now bought neoprene ones with a side zip, game changer, also the water shoes are a good idea. Love the channel

  • @prairierider7569
    @prairierider7569 Рік тому

    Thanks to the Canadian military, I was fortunate enough to live in Germany for 8 years but I never got to the uk, there is so much history there, it’s on my bucket list

  • @edwardholliday6905
    @edwardholliday6905 Рік тому

    My favorite u tubers a long with bloot in the woods that is so cool . 🎉

  • @thecrew777
    @thecrew777 Рік тому

    My kind of video! You take all the risks, I sit back and watch. ☺😄☺ Thanks for the treat! (What about those gorgeous swans!? You didn't say a thing.)

  • @lindabrooks653
    @lindabrooks653 11 місяців тому

    Looks fun, but very complicated, new watcher and I have enjoyed the different camping experiences you do.

  • @joroyle8108
    @joroyle8108 Рік тому +1

    Great video boys they always are with you two

  • @dawn5227
    @dawn5227 Рік тому +1

    As im watching this my 11 yr old daughter is on a 2 night/3 day camping/bushcraft holiday with her school. Shes learnt how to light a fire and make a shelter so far.

  • @ecmmechaicsuk9535
    @ecmmechaicsuk9535 Рік тому +1

    Love the kayak vids even more thanks for sharing bud

  • @garphykeks
    @garphykeks Рік тому

    Wonderful👌😎Like watching a bunch of 5th formers out on a Duke of Edinburgh challenge🤣Lovely vibe, thank you and KTF🙏

  • @maureengill1224
    @maureengill1224 Рік тому

    Long time since I was in Wales. Lovely scenery and weather. 👍

  • @kopparsulfat
    @kopparsulfat Рік тому

    That looks like a lot of fun with good friends.🤩

  • @Elvis77
    @Elvis77 4 місяці тому

    OK think I’m caught up on all your old videos now! Just waiting for my sauces. 😂