Revisiting Being Alone- Back country Camp Out
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
- This was my first solo backcountry campout this year. I had a beautiful opening in the forecast so headed to the back country with my canoe. While setting up camp I experienced some of those uneasy feelings I experienced when I first started to solo camp. That surprised me but a bit of time and the quiet beauty around me settled me and I continued to enjoy a wonderful camping experience. Please come along. #solocamping #womencamping #hottentcamping
What a great video! I am getting ready to go camping by myself, and I'm 72. My friends aren't interested, but that's all I think about. So I'm taking the plunge. I'm nervous, but watching you gives me more confidence. I can't think of anything more beautiful and peaceful than getting away from this crazy world and enjoying time alone in nature. Thank you so much for sharing!❤
No! You're gonna be eaten by a bear 🐻!!! At least add me to your will before you go just in case. 😳
I'm going camping too, @suzanne1999, and I'm 75! WooHoo! I've camped most of my life, but haven't since 2019. Good luck to to both of us!
I'm 76 and I am ordering a stove and I can't wait to do my first adult trip so I can hear the dawn choir singing "oh what a beautiful morning, oh what a beautiful day......" My mother is somewhere shaking her head as she did when I was doing this in my 40s🎉
thank you and have a wonderful time.
Yes, good luck to us both- 🤞Enjoy Suzanne
Thank You, Wendy. I'll be 79 in May and have booked my first solo camp site for two nights. First camping I'll be doing since I was a teenager and then young adult. My fondest memories are of canoe trips of several weeks on the Allagash Wilderness Waterway. Best naked "bath" with my Aunt while loons swam in to observe. (I bet they were never the same after watching two ladies splashing and laughing). I can't wait to get back out there. I lost my husband in 2020 and I think this will help a lot. I'll be thinking of you, Wendy.
Wow, that is amazing. You are a sturdy and strong willed soul I think. Also with a great sense of humour! Have a marvellous experience. and fill me in,
All the best! 💃😊
2:30 Wendy, you are amazing and quite the encourager! I am 74 and my husband thinks I cannot do things like go camping by myself- or even long drives by myself any more. Now I have your videos to show him! Hopefully this will help to sway him. 😊
@@judithaaron6985 I’m 70 and just got home from a 9-day solo driving trip down Skyline Drive in Virginia and down the Blue Ridge Parkway, with side trips of special interest. You can do it.
Hi Wendy! I see you have a lot of retirement age folks that comment on your videos (hello, all!) but wanted to let you know you've got this young woman's attention as well! Your videos are such a comfort and I love your honesty about your feelings around solo camping. I'm 24 and love camping, but only ever been with others. You're an inspiration to get out alone sometime! If I want to be doing it at your age, I better get doing it now. Thank you!
Start now, for sure! Spending time camping in nature is the most wonderful life anyone can ask for! I'm 75 and have camped off and on most of my adult life, mostly with others. Only in my later years have I gone out alone. It has been 5 years since I headed out on a trip, but this year I'm determined to make it happen again!
All ages and genders are welcome here. We all add to the dialogue and we all learn from one another. You will find the right time to fit in this adventure I am sure. thanks for you lovely comments.
I wish I’d seen something like this when I was younger. I was afraid to go alone and was waiting for someone to take me camping. 😂 I missed so much! I so glad women are having fun.
Absolutely beautiful! Thank you for taking us with you. And I agree, a fire is wonderful company~
Your smile is so radiant, I can feel your true joy in being there and it makes me smile seeing your happiness. I hope to find that level of peace on my solo camping trip soon as well :)
I just bought a van to go camping - I cannot sleep on the ground anymore (76) because of arthritis but I sure can build a fire and sleep in my comfy bed in the van. Can't wait to try it out.
Hello Nancy- I love our van too- My husband won't sleep on the ground any more so we go together in the van.I admit there is great value in it all.
My camping hammock is so comfortable that I sleep in it at home. No more back issues
I've been living in my Van full time for 6 years now, it really is the best of both worlds.
Hi I do a lot of Jeep camping. I just thought that maybe I could give you a couple helpful tips for your first trip. If you already know these things I apologize ahead of time but I'm hoping a couple of these things can make your trip more comfortable. The first thing I did was buy some magnetic tape, screening and duct tape. You may or may not want to do this... But I put screens in my two back windows for fresh air without the bugs. Adjust attached it to the inside of the window and I roll down the windows when I want some fresh air. I also took some cardboard, painted it black on the outside and a peaceful blue on the inside and fitted it perfectly to the windows. I pop those in and out whenever I want extra warmth or privacy. I also have a large piece of screening that I use to open the back hatch on hot nights. I simply draped the screening over the hatchback and attached magnets over top and down on the sides. It's very nice to sleep half and doors and half outdoors as long as no raccoons decide to join you lol Two final suggestions for temperature comfort are a small battery operated fan and some old fashioned hot water bottles. I hope these ideas are beneficial to you. If you have any ideas I would sure be interested as well. I love to learn new things. Hope you have a wonderful time.
I cannot believe you were able to do all that! Carrying a stove in a canoe-!, setting up a hot tent, cutting all the wood. You are amazing!
thankfully the stove only weighs about 4-5 lbs. It is titanium. the tent is very easy to set up. I choose my gear very carefully- thanks for your concern.
@@wendyoutdoors2230 ok yes titanium much much lighter (& $ ;) I need to follow what u do because i am limited due to accidents. I see there also is a lift for a kayak or canoe. I liked how you said you just take your time. When i rush & don't think, accidents happen.
I’m 64 and solo camp a couple of times a year. Alway have major anxiety the night before I leave but once I’m in camp I relax. Thank you so much Wendy, for sharing your experiences! Nice to know we gals can continue to enjoy the outdoors at any age.
Absolutely- You all continue to encourage me. Yes, we gals and guys, regardless of age can continue to embrace the outdoor experience.
I'm 77 and still enjoy camping fishing and hunting my wife and i love hiking and camping
Thankyou so much,taking us along on your camping.all I can say we all can thank God for His Grace.enjoy Wendy.🌹🇿🇦🙏💕
I'm out on a 17 night solo trip right now and have had all those feelings- anxiety, joy, accomplishment, wonder.... Thanks for taking us along. It helps.
Wow, that is wonderful- you are the one who should be doing the videos!!! I would love to hear about your adventures. I hope you have an absolutely wonderful time.
I'm better with camping than technology, lol! You do it the "real" way. as I have in the past.. But now I'm in a small travel trailer and loving it. 66 and going strong. As my retired RN friend always writes on my birthday cards, "keep moving!"
Thank you for creating this incredible space for older women, for showing what it's like to feel good, alive, in our own space, wherever we are.
Older guys also. 🙂
I am happy to have you watching Tess. I'm very inspired by the comments of all the viewers- young and old - men and women like you
SHE HAS DEFINATELY EMPOWERED ME TO THINK MAYBE I CAN
I'll be 80 in July and I camp out all year round although I don't have a hot tent. Winters here in Wales although cold do not produce the low temperatures experienced in Canada. 10 below freezing (On the coast where I live) would be considered very cold and quite unusual, but in the Welsh Mountains much lower freezing temperatures are the norm of course.
If I haven't slept out for a few weeks I find that on the first night I awake easily to the slightest sound, but nights after that it takes the Dawn Chorus to wake me up.
There is no fear of wild animals here, the occasional nosey Red Fox sniffing around but nothing with a desire to eat me..Even visits to familiar wild campsites intrigue me as I like to watch how each place changes with the seasons.
Wow! I'm 75 and was so proud of myself for heading on a camping trip! You put us all to shame!
thanks so much John- Loved hearing about your experiences in Wales. Sounds wonderful.
Sixty in Swansea and gearing up for this seasons first camp. I did two last year (my first since Glastonbury in the early 80s - don’t ask!) one down Gower and the other Rhondda way. What freedom, eat what you want when you want it, bumble around as you wish and light a fire too. Good luck to you!
I appreciate your honest examination of your feelings camping alone for the first time of the season. I'm sure a lot of us can relate. Once you figure out what you're feeling and why, you can get past it. It would be a shame to let fear prevent us from doing something we love. Great trip, Wendy. Thanks for taking us along!
I do feel it is important to share our feelings honestly. I am certainly not above any one else with all of this. I love that those with lots of experience have chimed in with their experiences. The outdoor community is wonderful and I am most happy to have a part in it. Thank you so much for your comments. They are all very meaningful to me and others.
Hi Wendy, I am a 54year old female from Germany and I want to say "many thanks"! You gave me the confidence to restart camping alone and with a tent only. Now I know: I can do it!
that is fabulous. I wish you very success . wonderful to another viewer from Germany
@@wendyoutdoors2230 ❤❤❤
I know that feeling so well. Even with my husband with me last year we hiked into a spot that was very very remote in Colorado. The nearest sign of civilization was miles and miles from us. It took us two days to get comfortable with the isolation and no sounds of mankind. After the 2nd day, we felt so at peace with only the sounds of nature. I’ve been backpacking for about 55 years and the first time out each year feels just like you describe
thank you so much for sharing your extensive experience . I am sure others and myself will find it very reassuring.
Great video really impressed that a single older person can go out in the woods like that alone really inspires me to want to try. I’m a 70 year-old man.
One never knows. Each persons situation is different. We just do what works for us. I minimize my risks as I can. I just want to have a wonderful experience if I can work it in. Smaller is now often better.
Just fantastic. I am 68, and a former backpacker, car camper. Longing to go out again. Your videos are so beautifully made and edited. They bring me back to the joys of the outdoors, and having everything you need to be away from civilization and home.
Please keep posting for us! Be well.
Many thanks Pauline.
The shot of you sitting in your chair by the campfire with the water in the background is stellar! Should be framed!
thanks Cathy- I liked that photo . Guess that's why I put it up. Kind of sums up the joy of it all.
Also I love the sound of a breeze through the trees. It's about the most peaceful sound I can think of
Hello Kyla- It also muffles the little sounds!! Bonus in the night-🙄
You never cease to be an inspiration to me. You are helping me identify my feelings. What I have interpreted as fear really might be a bit of anxiety or unease. I'm not going to give up on my goal of solo camping.💖
You will figure it all out as you give yourself time to process it all. Work through it and give yourself lots of credit for your ability to know what is best for you. There are no losers here. We can all win regardless of our ultimate decisions. Whatever works --works! take care.
Hi Wendy. I just found your channel. I will be 70 in five months. I want to camp but my husband isn’t able and I am not experienced. But I’m thinking about doing it anyway. You have inspired me.
Well Debbie- I wish you well with it. I enjoy myself . Start small and work up. 👍There are often a few bumps along the way but the road smooths out as you progress. thanks so much for watching and commenting.
Hi Wendy. Just found your channel. I’m 60 and recently widowed but still want to camp. I’m so inspired by you. Thank you for sharing your adventures.
Hello Susan- welcome to my channel. I am very happy to have you along on my little adventures.
I love reading the comments after watching your delightful videos! This is quite the group you've drawn in. I kept looking at the little pathway into the water, wanting to run right in. While I like a quick, cold dip and then a fire sit, I'm sure the temp there would have changed my mind. That spot you brought us to is a real treasure! Thanks Wendy, for all of the magic you create.❤
Hello Madame- great to hear from you again. Happy to hear you enjoyed the camp out. The water was indeed cold still! Was't even remotely tempted . thank you
Thank you Wendy. I am 73 and last year I donated my treasured backpack to the thrift store. It was painful to let go of that piece of my life but my lower back won't have it anymore.
Last Fall was my probably final adventure sleeping in a standalone tent. I have purchased a tiny tent camper trailer designed to be pulled by a motorcycle, although I use it with my smallish car. I've been a solo camper (for the most part) for over 50 years. To be honest, age has taken its toll. I continually modify my camping routine to make it more comfortable for my aging bones. I've been camping in the coastal Oregon mountains twice in the past month.
Camping can be a lot of work and it gets harder as the years wear on. Retirement helps! I give myself a full day to prepare for camping. That includes pre-cooling my ice chest with frozen water bottles for a day prior to use. I use a camping checklist to be certain that all items that may be wanted are packed. It's no fun to be without, say, tent poles when you arrive at your destination.
In June I plan on camping for about a month as I drive from the west coast to Idaho and on to Montana where my now grown children and their families reside. My advice for older campers is to take your time and be kind to yourself. Don't pretend that you are a 20 something and also I suggest not planning to sleep on a tiny backpacking bed pad. You won't. Use a good thick pad and consider taking a lightweight and easy to assemble cot. Lastly, give yourself plenty of time to set up and take down your campsite.
Wonderful advice David- You are doing what many of us do- keep adapting. I use a check list too! Thank you for sharing your experiences. I hope to continue to hear from you. Have a safe journey to see your family
I am 70 and getting down into a tent is not pretty,lol but I have a 4door jeep,I can sleep in that ok .tent is for backup.some parks wont let you sleep in your vehicle .or use the tent when I can go camping with him.spring is finally getting here and I need to get my camp stuff organized and the jeep in the shop. Everyone have a safe and happy summer!
This is the kinda lady who’s gonna live to like 110 and still be camping and canoeing in her 90s and 100s.
Like damn - kudos to you! I’m only 30 and you’re an inspiration.
Hi Brian- I can only hope your prediction can come true . In the mean time I'll just carry on having a good time!! thanks you ever so much.
I have binge watched all your videos thinking I could choose a favorite but I can't 😊 This video is just wonderful just like the rest! Thank you!
Wow, thank you Kathy- I am honoured that you would take the time to do that.
You are amazing! I'm 66 years old doing solo car camping sleeping on a cot, but I'm not brave enough to do solo canoe camping, my knees don't bend like they used to and I don't swim. I hope I'm still solo camping another 10 years or so. Two years ago I boondocked by an Arkansas waterfall, long drive from Illinois and major accomplishment for me. Three years ago drove out to South Dakota camping. Love your videos, please keep them coming.
How we do it isn't what matters . It is just being able to. Thanks for watching and I hope to be able to continue for a bit yet.
I am thinking of getting a paddleboard,easier to get on and off.i am not a good swimmer either,but there a girls group around here I can join.dont think I will stand on the board ,just sit and paddle easy with doing some fishing too.
I am in Illinois too
Wendy, you’re amazing!
Many thanks to you but the reality it I am a pretty regular person however your words are much appreciated.
Totally agree ❤️
I'm so envious of your strength, bravery & fortitude. I wish I had your gumption, tbh. It looks like you really enjoy being alone. There may come a day when my husband is no longer around, and at an advanced age (I'm already 76!) I'll be compelled to do outdoor stuff alone for the first time. I'll use your experiences as my inspiration. ❤ God's blessings!
Many many thanks- I hope the two of you have many good times ahead.
The clarity of that lake’s water is amazing!
Crystal clear, especially in winter. Pretty cold too!
Where is this?
Lovely. Glad you are enjoying yourself. You have a very nice set up, however I will still suggest bathtub floor, keep my things in and water out. Mine is 220x140x12 cm nylon, about 200 g, bought it online for about $20. Good to see you returning outdoors. People very often ask me how I survive in the wilderness, my answer is - I don't survive, I thrive there... Be well.
thanks Vlad- always great to hear from you. I really appreciate your well thought out comments.
I am planning to retire next year, age 70, and hit the road... you are my inspiration!!!!! I love your observations and all of the sounds you hear... and how you feel about it!
thanks you for your lovely comments- I hope you have a wonderful trip-
I turn 59 in June,you my friend have inspired me. Keep the vids coming❤
thank you very much- I will be doing it for the near future at least. I hope!
Hi there, I'm 67 yrs and started camping June 2023. I have a small, very small cargo Van.And I made a thirty inch , wide bed to car camp. Also using a tent. I go to hip camp or provincial parks. I'm hoping to find some crown land that I can just go out and camp more rugged. I'll bring at least two sleeping bags sometimes three.
I think it's great that the love of the outdoors still lives in us even though we slow a little and that there is more to detour one self from these experiences if one let it ,but not letting that happen and just making adjustments to be safe so one can keep grasping life ! ❤️ ❤❤❤
very wise words indeed- well said!
I'm 41 years old, I go camping twice a year and I will continue to do so until I'm dead! I love this lady's energy, I would smoke a happy joint with this woman and listen to her talk all day
thanks for wanting to come along
Great video. I’m 75 and would go camping any day in a heartbeat. But I’m one of those who prefer doing things with one other person, a buddy. Keep it up though. You are truly an inspiration.
thank you Sylvia- there is absolutely nothing wrong with going with others. I too very much enjoy that but can't always find another to join me. Really appreciate your kind comments and thank you for your time watching.
This was so wonderful, Wendy! Thank you very much for taking us along. I did a long day hike after the winter last weekend in the Alps and there were no people around at all. Which was quite surprising as our area is not as remote as the woods and mountains in Canada. I did a bit of spotting for potential sites for camping out during the hiking season ;-). Physically I was truly tired after the hike but mentally I felt so refreshed and just totally happy. Nature gives back so much in my opinion and sensation. Lots of love from Germany to you!
thanks so much and welcome to you from Germany- Nature does indeed give us so very much.
Hi Wendy, thank you for being so brave and honest. In my 20s and 30s I soloed a lot. I’m 63 now and haven’t camped in 20 years . Miss the forest so thanks for sharing.
I never solo camped until 2 years ago .Did lots of other types of camping. Just ran out of folks who wanted to sleep in a tent-🤣
I appreciate the way you made yourself get out there. With age we can learn to do what’s best for ourselves. I sometimes feel lonely in nature, especially the first day. It can depend on other emotional issues at the time. A campfire helps a lot and for me my journal, a book and some knitting. I have to remind myself that I’m not alone-I’m there.
Totally love that thought- I'm not alone but just there!!! 👏. perfect way to sum it all up. I will keep that thought- thank you Lillian. that was a wise insight.
Beautiful place, WOW I enjoy your video. nothing beats nature. gives you time to reflect, and peace. the enjoyment and the tranquility, even when you make something to eat taste a lot better in the wilderness. excellent location breath taking. Thank you Wendy
thanks so much Rex. really enjoyed your comments.
OMG I just discovered this channel! I am so inspired. WENDY IS SO COOL!!!!!
many thanks to you for watching.
Vulnerability....being alone, especially remotely, one is quite vulnerable. Of course, that is the crux of it all for me. I am on my own, exploring myself as much as the surroundings, exposed to another "world", isolated from networks of daily comforts.
absolutely- that is exactly what I found as I was pondering the whole experience. thanks for sharing.
Just sat down for the evening with a glass of wine and watched this whilst dinner is cooking. Bliss.....
Thank you for your wonderful videos. Today I visuted my Father in hospital and then my elderly Mother who keeps forgetting my Father is in hospital. This is just what I needed to unwind and breathe...❤ Catherine xx
I am ever so happy this gave you a little break by the campfire and the lake
Thanks Wendy always so enjoyable watch another one of your adventures. Cheers
thanks Barry-
I have never seen a fire pit like that. It's kinda cool. My sister and bro-in-law have a place on the Little Buffalo River and we have a pop-up by the river and stay there frequently. We just kayak and relax. We call it The Staymore. Happy Trails.
sounds absolutely lovely. A great name for sure. "Stay more " Perfect. ! .
I’m literally afraid to be outside by myself. I’m not agoraphobic, I just am afraid of the outside alone. Even walking in my neighborhood alone during the day scares me. It’s a nice neighborhood 😢
Hi Margo- Sounds like you have a genuine challenge there. I don't know your circumstances so can't really address that. I do hope that if it is your wish to be able to be alone outside that you find some support and find a way. Take care. ❤️
Isn't it wonderful getting out in nature? I think you're awesome 💯😎 thank you so much for sharing your beautiful nature trips with us❤
you are most welcome-thanks you
What a lovely camp and paddle video! I understand the unease. Sensitivity is a good thing. You've "so" got this. 🙏👍😎🇨🇦
thank you Marian. I have also had a few reassuring comments for others who have felt the same way. All is good.
Wendy, thank You so much for taking the extra time to film your outings for us to enjoy. Your back ground music was spot on too. It's early in the morning here and I'm sipping my hot chocolate and having a few choc wafers. My dog, Captain, and my son's 2 dogs, Pork Chop and Rousie, and the 3cats that visit me, have all had their breakfast and are all napping now. I have some sorting to do today so I better start crackin'. Love your videos.
thanks Janet- sounds like you have a wonderful group of furry friends. Thanks for taking time to say hello .
I wish I had a mom like you. You are awesome! Happy trails❤
You are so kind
Thank U so much 🎉from Atlanta Ga ❤ur breakfast sandwich looked beyond delicious ❤
quick, easy and yummy too- thanks
Aren’t you lovely, yes a fire is a magical thing must be our primal self. Great video, thanks from Devon, UK 🇬🇧🇬🇧
thank you so much Linda
Solitude is a blessing.
I have hiked the three major trails and always solo
that is a lot of miles!!! congrats
@@wendyoutdoors2230 It was my passion and I was lucky to be able to do it and it has led to many other things in my life.
Everyone needs time in nature even if it's just a few days it's good for the soul.
@@garylines5755 absolutely Gary- many thanks
What a beautiful day. Thanks for sharing it.
Glad you enjoyed it
I really enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing this for us! Keep going because you are great! And you got my full support!
Thank you so much!
Glad you had such a nice time. Excellent gear, solid advice and good camera work. Best part was seeing a happy camper at the end.
Couldn't agree more!
Definitely worth the climb. The view was lovely! You aren't wimpy. I think you are great and an inspiration to me. When I can get some strength back in my legs I plan on hammock camping.
Wonderful Dianna. I hope you don't have to wait too long.
Thank you for the lovely little camp trip, I loved camping, and now I miss it at many tiles, this little channel gives me a little feeling of past lovely memories to enjoy from my comphy chair !
wonderful Donna- I am so pleased you find some great memories return to you as you come along with me.
73 now this spring. Waiting for a little warmer weather. Itching to be out but yes, a little edgy. Just gotta do it! Thank you!
You got this!
You look so healthy..and so happy!!! That life agrees with you. Breakfast looked delicious..fresh..hot...far better than mc Donalds. MAAM YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION!!!!! SUBSCRIBED
Thank you so very much-
Wonderful overnight, Wendy! Gorgeous camp site. I would love to see you catch some fish sometime! Thanks for sharing your trip with us. I do agree that it takes time to feel at ease when you’re in an isolated spot and it’s been a little while since last being out. Good reflections on top of the hill. Makes me realize how normal it is to have those feelings when we’re out alone.
thank you Ellen- so many people have now said the same thing- I find it all most reassuring. I will keep this in mind as I go along this exciting journey. I will try to catch a fish soon! lol!!!!
Hi, this video popped up and I clicked. Absolutely loved it! I've been a city girl all my life and you, beautiful lady, are living my dream. New subscriber! Cannot wait to see more of your videos! Thank you!! 🙏🏻
thank you very much- love having you come along.
I love camping, I’m 64. It seems it’s so hard to find women your age who like to do this. I’m too nervous to go out into the wild by myself . But I do feel comfortable at campgrounds. But you are very inspiring!
Hi Deb- I agree about the challenge of finding others. Nothing wrong with going to the camp ground. I do that as well. thanks for watching.
Love this video and your comments about uneasiness. I find just acknowledging the feelings help me process what's really going on and where there coming from. A nice reminder for us all.
Well said, I very much agree.
I resonate with your comments about feeling uneasy initially but then getting comfortable, Wendy. I used to be quite nervous walking the local forestry trails with my grand dog but now I am very comfortable as I've gotten to know, explore and love the terrain in all seasons! Another great video ❤
Deb
thank you very much Deb- Yes, I have noticed that the more I am exposed to these situations the better I feel. All about establishing a comfort level.
Thanks for a lovely video Wendy. That place is beautiful! The water is so crystal clear. Take care and my best wishes.
Many thanks
Hi Wendy
Just found you. I just started this because I got dis and aced in a senior apartment due to renovations. I've been following Lulu Way, Minivan Lee,Lindy Awesome Adventures. Thank you for your help and information
welcome and thanks for checking out this channel . Hope the renos go well.
I'm heading to Scotland next year, to spend 5mths hiking , camping . I'm 67yr old women, started to work out more lifting weights trying to get into better shape. Love your video's
Have fun! Sounds terrific- I think the weights is a great idea.
Thank you so much for this, you are an inspiration. I'm 53, not in the greatest health and going camping has been nothing more than a foolish dream for me. You have given me hope that I might be able to have a go myself this year. Thank you for sharing this with us, kind regards from London, UK.
There are many ways to camp now . I hope you find something that will allow you to get out now and then. Thanks to you as well.
G’day, Wendy. It’s enjoyable to hear your thoughts and comments. Being surrounded by Nature stirs much different feelings and thoughts than if we are surrounded by a city.
I have a couple of suggestions for your consideration. (1) When paddling with a kayak paddle, “stirring” with our arms feels natural when starting. After a while it starts to feel fatiguing. Then, it gets worse. The arm muscles have been doing almost all of the work.
If instead, we hold the paddle out in front, parallel to our shoulders, with our arms in comfortable positions. Then, pivot our upper body left and right as the paddle pulls the water, keeping the paddle parallel to our shoulders, not stirring our arms, our back muscles are doing most of the work. Back muscles are usually stronger than arms, can do more work, and don’t tire as much.
Most of the time, we are using the forward stroke. This method lets us paddle forwards with less muscle strain.
(2) Th collapsible bow saw (buck saw) is a good tool. A couple of my paddling buddies used to carry them. A choice that I found is a folding pruning saw. They are lighter, cheaper, and simpler. A collapsible saw takes time to assemble and dissemble. That wasted time could be used cutting firewood - or sipping tea. We cut branches from thumb size up to wrist size. That is exactly what pruning saws are designed to do. They also cut larger stuff. A saw that I chose is a Corona saw with a 10” blade. About $30, has specially sharpened teeth, and does an easy job.
Just suggestions.
Courtesy of Half Vast Flying
thanks you for your suggestions Jack- When I used to paddle my kayak for longer distances I did use that technique and you are absolutely right. I guess as I paddle along on a nice day I just get lazy and don't pay attention. I do smarten up if I get into the wind though. It is an excellent reminder. As for the saw, good idea. I have one for the garden although not a really good one. I have seen many folks use a Silky saw here. They come in a variety of sizes. I agree that more time spent sipping tea is a positive change. I really appreciate your thoughtfulness and skill sharing. It all helps enhance the experience.
Love that breakfast and brown eggs the best..I almost got that chair but think I was having those feelings of getting started that you just described so going to try and find it :)
I like it Mary- a bit of a push to get out of but comfy for my short legs! thanks
You are a remarkable lady,your spirit and enthusiasm is nothing short but admirable! Live to the fullest of your abilities, take care and be well 😊
Many thanks Gunter
What a wonderful outing and channel (just subscribed). Really enjoyed the dialogue and it's so nice to see older folks out enjoying the wonders of solo outdoor camping. I'm 65 and enjoy camping, bushcraft and outdoors. Well done ...
Awesome, thank you! Always feel welcome to share what you are doing.
Thanks for bringing us along, i needed that ❤
My pleasure for sure
You have a new fan ❤ thanks for taking us out with you 🎉
many thanks for coming along . great to have you.
You are so inspiring to me. Solo camping is my goal this year.
good luck and camp well and safe
Wendy i know i look forward to your videos. I am so impressed with your inner strength and ability to communicate . Just spent time reading some comments.....it is a lovely group of commenters. I am 64 and figuring out how to work through my fears and time to return to hiking, backingpacking and camping alone. I have more fear as i have aged being alone. Thanks for all your time sharing.
thank you for reading the comments of others. I find other people so inspirational and reassuring. So many have such valuable experiences and I am grateful they share. I encourage you to go slowly and enjoy the process. It is about the journey-
Wendy! Been a fan of the Outdoor Boys and Tiny Cabin Life here on UA-cam. Your video popped up on my feed and I am so HAPPY it did! I loved traveling with you! Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings about your experience, I really enjoyed being in process with you. Very inspiring and completely awesome!!!!! Wondering though, how did you get your Kayak up on your car so expertly? So cool!
When my kayak was in need of transport I always had Bob with me so I only ever tried in on my own to see if I could do it. I did mange but it was too heavy for me to do safely at 50 + lbs. To do anything independently I needed a lighter boat of any type so I chose the canoe because I was no longer on the ocean and wanted more ease of getting in and out.
We loved your video. You are an inspiration.
thank you very much
I think you areAMAZING ! I am 75 and wished I had your get up and go . I used to love camping and canoeing ( although I am a lily dipper 🛶) , but have not been camping since I was in my 50’s . Hopefully you have inspired me to try camping again 🤔👍
Mary of Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦
Hi Mary- it doesn't really matter what you do as long as you feel happy about it. Should you decide to go camping again just start small and work up. I live vicariously through others I watch- I will likely never do white water canoeing in remote areas but I still love watching! 🤣 It is all for fun. Just enjoy what you can however it works.
Wow. My new favorite channel ❤
thank you very much Joe-
Just discovered your channel, it's very wholesome and I can't stop watching your videos. I wish you were my granny. Thanks for sharing! ❤
thank you, that is a lovely compliment.
First video of yours I’ve come across and it’s such a pleasure watching you be outdoors. at 39 and it’s a big inspiration seeing you and so many ladies in these comments getting outdoors and enjoying nature 🙌🏽
Thanks for watching! There are many wonderful outdoor men and women out there who are older too. The wonders of nature are for all of us to enjoy and appreciate.
There's no wildfire prevention with your campfire. Buckets of water, buckets of sand to smother embers? I've seen up close two wild fires! Makes you a Smokey the Bear fan😊 15:54
I am sure you are correct- I do have a bucket and a big lake at hand but It would be better to have pre-filled the bucket. thanks
I really enjoy early spring and fall camping mostly because there are fewer people out and about, no mosquitoes, and comfy cozy feelings when i snuggle in for the night. There's usually more camp sites available too.
totally correct. I agree.
Thank you Wendy for such a beautiful, peaceful video. You are so encouraging!
thanks Cheryl- I am very happy that you enjoyed it.
Thank you for this beautiful video. So much fun...So much nature. Here in the Netherlands we don't have that much nature. But those pieces that we have, you can find silence. Camping in a quiet area is still possible. I'm 67 years old and can't wait to camp on my own again....
wonderful- Thank you for your comments. and welcome from the Netherlands.
I’m 32 and wanting to go solo camping you inspire me ❤
expect you will get to it when the time is right for you. I waited a very long time!!
Wendy, you're so fun to camp with. Love love that you are sharing...
Unfortunately it is red flag in my area right now, and I've been chompin' at the bit for a campfire porkchop.
Ah well pan-fried it is:)
LOL at the skunk cabbage, In Juneau in the 60's it grew near my elementary school. At recess the dumb ol boys would pick them and chase us girls around the schoolyard. I don't think there were playground monitors back then?
Funny story about the skunk cabbage. Better that than snakes though- One of my memories! 😂
There is definitely an adjustment period when you get back into solo camping, in my experience. Having experience helps give you faith that it's just something to wait out 🙂
Yes, you are right about that. The next time I went I felt totally at home again.
You are an inspiration! I would love to be able to do this on my own. One day! ❤
I hope you can too-- Realize- I waited quite a long time!!!
thank you for sharing. I enjoyed the video a lot. i've got to figure a way out overnight.
hope you can find a way to make it work for you. 🤞
Camping grandma haha awesome
A grandmother for sure!! Many times over. Great grandma to!
What a delightful camp !
You know your skills and yes those thoughts do occur and swirl in zhis thick head also.The birds were thrilled zo have your company,so they created a morning symphony...just like in the old days...Thank you blessings,safety and much laughter always.
Many thanks!
What a lovely campsite! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on anxiety here, too.
thank you for listening and watching
As an older hiker I love seeing your videos! I would be interested in seeing how you load your canoe onto you car by yourself if you would.
Yes, I am working on that. Several folks have asked. thank you.
What an inspiration you are.. I have been wanting to go camping for a while now but have put it off because I am now a solo person. All of my camping experience has been as part of a family unit and I miss it. You have inspired me to get off my bum and get back out there again ❤ thankyou
I am happy to hear I may have encouraged you to get out there once more. That is exactly why I started to do some solo camping but I still very much enjoy company when I can find it too. Happy camping to you however it works out.
Hi, love your videos!
Funny thing.. I’ve been solo (majority hiking) for about 25 years and women still give me a hard time about that! And until about a year ago, I let someone know where I’m gonna be! I know it’s an essential safety thing.. I think it’s others that discourage me from doing what I love to do. And, maybe in a way they could be jealous of me being brave enough do it! I am very experienced and I take many safety precautions. I so love being out there, I feel so alive & so peaceful! I will keep doing what I love to do as long as I’m able!
Absolutely Martha- With your extensive experience you may be able to add some insights or comments to others. thanks for sharing.
@@wendyoutdoors2230 I honestly think the best advice I can give is to JUST KEEP MOVING! ☺️
I'm heading out for solo camping with my tent SOON... I can't wait (!!), and am so ready to get out and camp again!! Thank you for your always inspiring videos, Wendy!!
thank you Wendy- Please send a note along about how it all went. Have fun!
You make beautiful videos. I am jealous of your lifestyle!
I am very fortunate indeed. thank you
A lovely spot to stay overnight! I grew up on Vancouver Island, and love watching your camping adventures from afar. Cheers from Ottawa, Ontario, where we finally have spring too.
Hello Lise- I am sure you can recall some of these areas or at least recall the general geography and environment. A wonderful place to live.
You are beautiful! And I also saw al the lil's and tiny's you spoke about😂😜
thank you