I don't know who you are, this is my first video of yours I am seeing and I Literally NEVER write comments on videos but I have to.... It is incredibly refreshing to see someone openly documenting LEARNING life in the outdoors. Everyone else is out here acting like some Guru but to see you learning and just getting into the outdoors is amazing to me. Keep it up, just please tighten the drag on your fishing reel lol Honestly, your amazing and you are earning every ounce of viewership you get.
I appreciate you!! Thank you so much ☺️ The place I bought the rod and reel from set the drag for me but it felt like it was harder to pull the fish in than I thought it would be so I think you’re right
@@Apeaceofthewoods This person's post is DEAD-ON, and to it I would like to add that you may want to consider having someone with you, at least sometimes, who has more experience than you in the outdoors, in order to catalyze your development of the many, varying skills you will need to have more affectual and effectual experiences doing what you are doing. Still, back to the original post- it is DEAD ON! Good on you to be so intrepid with immersing yourself in the grassroots of ALL mankind! I WISH more people understood the VALUE and IMPORTANCE of what you are doing! If I see you around Metro Detroit, I'll say "Hi!" P.S. That panfish you caught was not a perch. At any sporting goods store where you can buy a fishing license, you should also be offered a FREE, printed fishing reference comprising various, necessary and useful information to keep you fishing and harvesting within the DNR's assigned legal and safe-to-eat limits, including distinguishing images of many of the fish species you are likely to encounter. I recommend that you spend some of your outdoor-leisure time taking in the information the DNR provides in that reference- to which you are bound in agreement by your signed fishing license- regardless of whether or not you agree with everything for which the DNR stands; a LOT of YOOPERS do NOT like DNR. Anyway, GOD Bless ✝️🙏🏾💜☝🏾
Seeing this video randomly is making me miss my midwest roots. Lakes, trees, fishing and everything the peaceful serenity of nature. Thanks for sharing your adventure.
Big thumbs up for being so genuine with your adventure! Full discloser I am a 59 yr old white male who has lived in the U.P. for 57 of those years and what I really appreciate about your video is you don't have to go about things half clothed. You don't do that. Thanks for the post!
I've gone solo many times, most of peoples fears are just in their heads. and would only need bear spray and a first aid kit at most. Solo camping is a great way to reset.
Enjoyed this video! First time here, and I’m glad i found your channel. C’mon now. I think you’re a lot more experienced than you’d have us believe! 😂😂 Great vid.
Ive seen a lot of backpacking/ hiking/camping videos. This is the first time I've seen a young black woman braving the outdoors. I think its awsome! The best way to learn is getting out there and doing it. I'll definitely be looking for more of your content. Oh and btw...You are a beautiful young lady 😍 Wish I could find someone like you🙏
Haha there are more of us out there! I completely agree. I’ve watched so many camping RU-vid videos over the past few years that I thought I would kind of know what I was doing when I started. I was quickly humbled lol. But I’ve learned so much from each trip…still a ways to go. And thank you 😊 really appreciate it ☺️☺️
@@ApeaceofthewoodsI live near Gaylord if you want help practicing fishing next time you're up this way just reach out, great videos you're doing a good job!
Obviously new to a lot of what goes into canoe camping. You've done your homework, and don't pretend to know more than you do. Keep it going, your doing great with the 'learning curve'. Be safe, enjoy, and well done! - Mike from Ontario Canada.
Campfire smoke to me is like natures perfume.I think it awakens something in our genes from millenia ago.You will get better at it as you go.Your building some precious memories.Thanks for taking us along.
I actually believe that too. There really is something about the smell of a campfire. Well not even just the smell…you could be alone in the middle of nowhere and they make you feel so safe and cozy. Thank you! I appreciate you following along ☺️☺️
@@Apeaceofthewoods I took the name "Watches Leaves Dancing" As my camping name because I do like to watch the leaves dance when you make a campfife under a tree and the heat rising causes the leaves to rise and fall. It just seems all is well and your troubles are behind you. Wish you well on your endeavor.Peace and warm winds to you !
I thoroughly enjoy how simply you travel & how open you are to nature & good fortune, like catching the fish. Please keep sharing your experiences in such beautiful places.
As I started watching this, I said to myself, is this woman here in Michigan living out her final days. I've seen other videos of women doing these trips, but I don't know why i got this feeling about this one, is it because she's beautiful, the reason why. Lol. Great to see someone enjoy the beauty of our great state with the courage to do it alone. Be careful! Enjoy!
I've lived here my whole life almost and never been to these lakes! I simply must visit them soon as they look gorgeous, as is most of the UP, stay safe and enjoy yourself, be sure to come back, we have much to offer!
Living in Michigan, I love that someone is showcasing camping and canoeing from here. Don't doubt yourself as you're getting out there and trying new things, those portages may be easy to experienced canoers but doing eight in a day is a ton for someone new. It will be easy to you one day. Also, as someone mentioned make sure you set the drag on your pole, when casting it should be loose enough to pull out line with some resistance and then when you hook larger fish you can increase it so you are able to reel them in.
Thank you! I can’t wait to be able to get to more places. Michigan is such a beautiful State☺️☺️ I appreciate that. I think the toughest part is how painful it is to have the canoe sitting on your shoulders. I’m sure it would be easier with a lighter canoe. That makes sense…I was thinking that if it was any bigger it would have been really hard to reel in. Even when my hook got caught on something under the water, the reel just kept spinning, so I thought something might not be right
You popped into a suggestions .Nice seeing a well spoken , respectful person sharing some outdoor adventures and oh btw the meals looked really tasty . You're pretty humble.... I think you did a great job too with everything!
5:11 I briefly thought you were getting shot at 😅 Got meeee hahaha This experience looks fun and fruitful, however - happy for folks that can find some joy in a very organic way. Cheers!
So enjoyable to see such a young lady taking in the sights and surprises of nature. I’m thinking I will tell my oldest son to carry a diamond ring when he goes backpacking because crossing paths with a young lady like you would be something he’d just have to be ready for. Bless you young lady, be safe and enjoy your time out there
I admire your grit and your gourmet camp cooking! I shared your channel with my daughter in MQT, and neither of us can figure out how you manage to look so camera worthy after 4 days. Keep up the adventures young lady.
@@JDrex-wb6vq I appreciate that ☺️ haha well thank you to both you and your daughter for thinking I’m still camera ready. I certainly don’t feel that way by the second day. Hoping to do another adventure very soon 😊😊
I’m a black guy who has been living in Detroit for +30 years. For some reason, this popped up in my feed. Gave it a watch. Lady has a lot of positive energy about her. Subscribed as a show of support and, I guess, solidarity. That said, if she reads this, please be careful out there. Not going to say going this alone is potentially dangerous. Not going to say doing this by yourself might be unsafe. Just going to say, be careful and listen to your surroundings as you have fun enjoying the U.P. ✌️
I appreciate you watching and subscribing 😊 thank you!! You’re right, doing this alone is inherently more dangerous…for various reasons. Being aware of my surroundings and listening to my gut is really important. Thank you for taking the time to show your support and look out ☺️ take care
Nice vid. I grew up in the U.P., traveled the world, had some life changing events which ended up to be an unexpected blessing. Now I have a really nice off grid log cabin, and future permanent residence, on a lake southwest of Houghton that I enjoy so much. I just had 15 days off and I spent it splitting wood, fixing and improving things but I also spent a lot of time in flipflops sitting on my pontoon chilling. I enjoyed the spirit of your vid because at heart I am a Landlooker and spend time in the wood here trying to see whats over the next hill, usually with a flyrod as an excuse. Last year we found one of those things. Fishing on a pretty remote part of the Firesteel River my two fishing partners and I planned to meet up after 3 hours. It was 85 degrees. We met up at this random spot sitting on this river rock slope covered in moss. Springs made that spot 20 degrees cooler. As we sat in that air conditioned spot my son pointed out the huge Cedar trees, they were as big around as the biggest White Pines I had ever seen. It was an incredible moment. Enjoy.
What a fantastic Sunday evening. I just brewed myself a cup of fresh steaming hot coffee and I got a notification in my RU-vid feed that you had posted a new video. The way you present your adventures is absolutely wonderful and it is so visually beautiful and relaxing to watch. I am already looking forward to the next video you will post. So thank you so much for sharing your adventures with us. Please take care of yourself and your loved ones 🧡
❤ seriously you are my New Favorite person in the world 🌎!!! Totally smiled for the entire video!! I'm game anytime you want to go anywhere up North in Michigan. I can give you some fishing pointers on my boat too for sure!! Seriously great Job!
I do believe the UP is the best place in the continental US to explore. I have plans to live there one day, I live in Lower Michigan currently. Thanks for taking us along. Your camera work, the food, and most of all your personality really shine in making it a pleasurable watch. I have a feeling this channel will do well for you.🌲 🔥 ⛺️
@@travisgoesthere Very little is unexplored at a global level, but anywhere you haven’t personally seen with your two eyes and walked with your two feet is unexplored at a personal level.
Hello 👋 my outdoors friend, greetings from Northern California. Thank you for the tag along. You are quite the adventurer. I'm sorry that I missed your breakfast and dinner invitations. Take good care of yourself and always stay safe out there. 😊 😎
I haven’t seen much yet but I cant wait to see a moose! I just checked out your channel and looks like you’ve got a ton of experience. Wish I would have watched your canoe buying guide 6 months ago!
Thank you for checking the channel out. It would have been cool to have been able to shed light on the searching process. Moose are definitely amazing creatures to find in the wild. We have seen many over the years, and it always leaves me in awe!
This just popped up on my page. Since I am from Michigan I decided to give you a try. I found you refreshing and loved the quit scenery. I will definitely subscribe and watch future videos. Good luck in your future adventures.
Welcome to the yoop, I live near Marquette and happy to see a video of someone enjoying our natural beauty and experiencing nature. I take it for granted sometimes. Thanks for sharing
I can understand, Ive lived I Michigan for 8 years and didn’t take advantage of it until now. I think I want to move to Marquette one day lol. Thank you for watching ☺️
I'm glad I found this video/channel! It's refreshing watching people brave the outdoors, especially since I never do. Plus, she's really cute and has a nice personality. Looking forward to seeing more of your content.
Thanks for the plug! Enjoyed the video. Congrats on making it back to Klondike, and back to boot. Be proud, that's not an easy feat. Next time you'll have to camp there. It's a beautiful lake and my favorite.👍
Aww thank you!! I watch all of your videos! I saw where you took your daughters out there for practice for bigger trips and they did just fine. And then I saw how tough Algonquin was 😩 I want to do some bigger trips but I think I’ll need to do a few of these smaller ones first. Love your channel and thanks for being an inspiration!
@Apeaceofthewoods Your welcome, and thank you for watching. It's nice to know there's a few out there😀. No worries, you'll do fine in Algonquin and you should definitely go.
Just finishing up on a 16 day camping/kayak trip of my own. Not home yet but I have WiFi access again. You’ve learned a lot.... in a short period of time. Congratulations on landing that first fish on a solo trip. The expression on your face said it all.
Being able to be out for 16 days straight is a dream. I hope you’re somewhere amazing. Thank you so much! I honestly didn’t know if I would ever get there so it was a good feeling ☺️☺️
I love this video. I have been putting my wife through the outdoor training camp lol. She is catching on great. I think you are catching on great also, the only three pieces of advice I will give is. 1. learn when to tighten and loosen your drag. (Different situations call for different tightness's, it took me a while to learn it also because I learn kind of slow.) 2. Cottonballs with a Nickle(ish) sized glob of Vaseline rubbed all over them are great fire starters. Stick them in a ziploc and when ready stretch the cotton ball out so you can see the small fibers in the middle and hit it with a flint and steel. It will light right up. I always carry about ten of them in my pack. (As with anything in camping practice a little at home before going out trying it.) 3. Don't listen too much to everybody's advice. Take all advise with a grain of salt and find what works for you. I've been camping about my whole life and seen a lot of people do things a lot of different ways. Being as I am in my early thirties I always take it as an opportunity to learn new things from those more experienced than me, I adapt what works and throw away what doesn't because there is no absolute right way to do anything and depending on where you are you may have to find creative ways to get different jobs done. Learning what works for you is part of the adventure of the outdoors so make sure to enjoy the process. Oh yeah almost forgot. 4. Bear spray. Never go anywhere without it. (Unless you don't have bears where you are at. (It seems like you can't go anywhere near my part of Appalachia without seeing them) Glad you are becoming a part of the real world. Respect and take care of our mother, Mother Nature, and most of all. Welcome to the club!!! :)
Aww thank you! Im happy to hear you think I’m doing well since I’m putting myself through the outdoor training camp 😂 but also glad your wife is catching on. 1. It cracks me up that you and others are able to immediately see that my drag wasn’t tight enough. Is it supposed to be adjusted while fishing when reeling in a fish? If it’s a situational thing than I think knowing when and how much to tighten it will have to come with experience 3. Love the cotton ball idea 😊 4. I agree lol. Although the fact that people are so willing to offer tips and advice like this is an unexpected bonus of posting these videos. I’ll have to learn from my own experiences for sure but there’s a ton of wisdom in these comments that I normally wouldn’t have access to. So I appreciate you for the information! So happy to be in the club 😊
Nicely done. I'm impressed that you brave the wilderness alone. I'm a 65 year old black guy, and when I was backpacking, I only went solo once ( in Colorado). I came to this channel because I'm from Detroit (I've have been living in California for almost 40 years), but I've never been to the U.P. and was curious what backpacking there would be like. Well, ..., I salute your adventurous nature!
Thank you ☺️ You were brave to backpack alone in Colorado! I’d probably be a little more hesitant in grizzly country. I have yet to backpack in the UP but I plan to do a few trips when canoe season is over. I appreciate you!
@Apeaceofthewoods , ah yes now looking at a map of the state I see you've been camping in the "mitten". Crazy that I've seen so little of my home state!
@@docdetroit99 I’ve backpacked in the mitten but I have only been canoe camping in the UP. If you ever make it back to Michigan, the porcupine mountains are supposed to be beautiful. I hope to do a backpacking trip there at some point
@Apeaceofthewoods , Backpacking throughout the mitten? Wow, ..., even more impressive. Well, ..., it would be pretty cool to backpack back in my old stomping grounds . However, I'm not sure I could deal with the mosquitos. It's also impressive that you carry your canoe. Salute....
Better fisher -man- than I am. Canoeing is fun. Camping is fun. Both can wear you out. A certain amount of stress camping alone wears one out. Great video!
Looks cool, always wanted to go camping, not a snake person either. But, you killed it hooking that bass, and never mind all the chatter about your rod! No one said you were Bill Dance! Keep it going girl!
Nice portage trip! There are so many great places you can get to by paddling that it makes the portage worth it. Nice job on catching and cooking too. A perfect fillet is nice but I like stir fry nuggets just as well😁. So cool to see you learning fishing, there's always new stuff to learn even after decades. A bit tighter drag helps and when they are pulling drag is when you stop reeeling otherwise the line gets twisted. Reel in again when you can gain line. Its a give and take especially with big fish. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you!! I’m going to keep at it because it’s worth it to get to the more remote lakes. Haha thank you for mentioning the catch and cook. I definitely imagined getting more fish when I finally did one but those tiny little pieces tasted good. Thats really good to know. I appreciate the advice ☺️
I’ve stumbled upon camping videos somehow & this video was recommended to me and I find joy just watching other people find joy in nature it’s super comforting but it’s a very beautiful thing to see people enjoying nature this is where life and reality is be safe out there and blessings to you … I’ll subscribe too
@@Bluebloods7 I completely agree. Morals are totally individual and I don’t think we can pass judgement on anyone else based on our own ideas of what that looks like. I think this comment is referring to the fact that I am not sacrificing my own personal morals. And I can appreciate that being noticed
Exactly! She said she thought she “over did it carrying her canoe” yet a 50 year old went down the Yukon river & never complained. Sorry, I wish this young lady well, but she has a lot to learn.
Hey you pretty woman... I'm very impressed by your courage to go enjoy mother nature and have fun with it... keep it up my friend and don't let anything discourage you... peace and serenity with the beauty of nature!!
Great video, young lady! It's great how the proof is all On video, how you're gaining experience and learning! When you caught your two fish, I found myself feeling as proud of you, as I was of my 12 year old grandniece, when she uses a push-kick, to break a board in her martial arts class! Seeing you do that was really something! And all in the beauty of Michigan's UP! I understand that the portraying is tough. That's where having a partner would help greatly! But, you're managing it, just fine! Looking forward to your next adventure! You take care of yourself, dear lady!
Awww thank you for following along with me ☺️☺️ Haha I was starting to think I would never catch anything. The learning part takes so much longer than I thought it would! You take care of yourself too!
Definitely could have had a meal with that fish. Don’t worry, there will be others. Need to set the drag on your reel better. Cool video. Thanks for taking me along.
That was a decent size bluegill for a meal. Try fishing the evening as the sun is setting into darkness and you’ll probably catch some big ones. I love seeing you camp and canoe the U.P to share the beauty of the area with folks who are unaware of the region. Your camp cooks are making me hungry too.
Well I guess I should have tried to filet it I should have cooked it whole and would have gotten more out of it. Thank you! Wish I could make it to the UP every time. Haha your channel is called Hammer Head Cooking!? I’ll have to check it out maybe I’ll get some ideas 😊
I'm just here for the food! You do a good job of shooting it. I've hiked the Porcupine Mountains. It is beautiful up there in the woods, too. And no portages!
Girl I smiled and was rooting for you all the way through this video! So many high points in this camp but let’s start with the two fishes, WHAT!?! (((((Cyber high five))))) 🙌🏾 I love me some “glamping” but this here is some true camping & you make it look so freaking easy… so inspiring. I’m definitely going to give this type of camping a go. I’m just in awe of the whole experience. You know I was on edge watching as you made your way to Klondike Lake carrying that Canoe. In my Kamala Harris voice, “you did it girl, WE did it! We all are in this with you, SERIOUSLY and super proud & stoked for you. What an amazingly, successful camp! Bravo 👏🏾 👏🏾👏🏾 Oh yeah & the production of the video, ah-may-zing!!!
Aww thank you!! I love your Kayak adventures and can’t wait to see you go camping with it ☺️☺️ carrying that canoe is no joke!! I might need to think about an inflatable like you have for future trips lol. I appreciate you. This is what makes camping alone NOT lonely 😊
Nice going. You did it! Congrats. Don’t stop. Keep learning and enjoying the outdoors. If I may, here are some fishing tips that will help: learn how to use and when to adjust the drag on your reel. For larger fish like that LM bass you want to tighten it a bit more so that you can bring in the fish quicker. Less of a chance to give the fish the opportunity to get loose. But with a trout on the line you don’t want to have a tight drag that will force the hook out of the fishes mouth. It’s a learning experience so take it slow and enjoy the journey. Also think about bringing a fish grip or net to easily hold and release the fish if you are planning to release it. Good fish handling skill is important to both the fish and the fisherwoman 👍 enjoy and have fun in the outdoors.
Thank you!!! I didn’t realize the drag needed to be adjusted for the situation while fishing until this trip. Well actually until after the trip when I read the comments 🤣 that’s good to know…seems like it’s going to take a lot more practice. I did bring a net with me but I didn’t end up using it. I put the fish back in the water while still on the hook until I could figure out how to use the fish remover pliers and get it the hook out. The whole ordeal of getting it off and releasing it was actually scary because I didn’t want to hurt the fish unnecessarily
Just found you I love watching camping videos. I’m 60 years old and you’re doing a fantastic job live in Northern Ontario so I’m not that far away from you stunningly beautiful area.
Beautiful video ,relax pace fishing and nature ...Sorry for my english but i'm italian ...i love carpfishing and bass fishing with spinning...saluti dall Italia 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹
Keep doing what you’re doing, I really enjoyed your vlog. I love how you bring us into your thoughts as you reflect on your trips 🤙🏽🙌🏽💪🏽 Also that was a very nice size bass 🐟🎣
Fantastic! After finishing my senior year of high school, a friend and I loaded up his van with some gear and my old john boat and headed up across the bridge, north of Manistique, and west of Steuben to the Big Island Lake Wilderness. We were short on proper supplies and lacking knowledge, but we spent a week camped on the north shore of Town Line Lake. From that base, we explored Big Island Lake, Mid Lake, and Coattail Lake. What an adventure! Thanks for taking me back. Now, 4+ decades later, I want to get started canoe tripping. I just might make Big Island Lake Wilderness my first adventure.
Aww what a way to bring it full circle! I really really hope you do get started again and BILW would be the best place for it. It’s been a great place for me to learn ☺️☺️
RU-vid algorithm brought me here since I got a ton of camping channel subs. I like seeing people venturing out alone out there and connecting with nature, people don't do this enough and what better way to find your own self, reflect and appreciate what's around us. If you like those lakes, wait till you make your way up to Canada and experience our side of wilderness!
I’m happy the algorithm brought you here ☺️. I completely agree. I really enjoy going out solo. I’m sure I will although I’m trying to get a little more experience first. I just watched one of Camper Christina’s Temagami video this morning. I can’t wait until I’m ready for it 😊😊
First time I ever saw your videos. I like that you don't gloss over any difficulties and admit that you are learning. Also it is a very welcomed relief that you keep your clothes on unlike so many others on YT.
Another good video. Keep it up. I am definitely jealous of your vacations. As i said on another vid you're pushing me to do this. I have done hours of research to make craig lake a fall trip. Thank you !!!
Someone already mentioned tightening up the drag on your fishing reel. So it's a spinning knob on the front of the reel that faces the water. Good luck and I look forward to seeing more of your content. Be safe and enjoy!
Just found your channel, I watch a few Canadian canoeing channels Xander, Lost Lakes, Jim Baird… Very different watching a woman doing it, very brave of you going it alone. Kudos to you keep it up!!!
Awesome Job with getting out and enjoying our great state of Michigan. Try a gravel guard on the bottom on your canoe and pull it so you don’t have to carry it. Just trying to make it easier for you.
@@jasonb.9953 Thats actually a great idea! I should do that because I’m pretty tough on it anyway. The whole time I was thinking that I would rather be dragging it. Thank you!
@@Apeaceofthewoods its a good way to go through life so far ya know? whatever it is one is curious about, dive right in and eat that first few mistakes but remember your mistakes and evaluate and apply your solutions as you continue to improve
@@Apeaceofthewoods Swedish forests are more safe than Canadian and American forests, bears are very rare here. I think you are very brave, keep on doing what you’re doing 👍🏼
Your video popped up after a 1 hour rain sound sleeping video. This was the best auto play of my RU-vid life. This was refreshing. Looking forward to checking out your older vids and seeing what you do next
I mean this video has it all. Nature, Fishing, Soothing vibes and a Stunning work of art with a spirt that seems so captivating. Keep up the amazing work!
I see that you are a very good cook! And things will get better and easier just keep going. Very rare for a woman to like camping ⛺️ by themselves. I love your videos stay encouraged and stay strong and be safe ( very lovely woman) take care
Thank you ☺️ When I started camping alone it was because I was tired of waiting for someone to go with me but I’ve grown to really enjoy it. I appreciate you! You take care as well 😊
I recommend you consider switching from a canoe to a Packraft. Changed my camping life! And don’t worry too much about the snakes in MI. The tiny little massasaga is the only venomous one ( I used to live up there). We have plenty of venomous snakes down here in TX! And it would be cool to see a blooper video of your outtakes for laughs, and a “what’s in my pack” video. Nicely done gorgeous!
I recently watched of video of EZE Adventures pack rafting through Patagonia and it had me thinking 🤔….only thing is you have to deflate and inflate for every portage right? Haha my fear of snakes is completely illogical. I know they are poisonous especially garter snakes…but they scare the heck out of me anyway. I can’t imagine living in TX with all of them 😳
@@Apeaceofthewoods No you don’t have to deflate for portages. Connect your bag upside down and bottom facing tip of Packraft and you wear your inflated Packraft essentially on the back of the backpack. Plus it only takes 6 to 8 minutes to deflate/inflate with a micro pump worse case scenario. I love it!
I really admire your tenacity igoing to a place that has a reputation for not being the safest. And you just can't blame those bugs for wanting to bite you. Afterall you are the most irresistible thing they have ever seen. Take care.
This video made me follow you. I used to live in Ishpeming, but now I live in Muskegon. You have done a great job on these videos, I love camping and absolutely LOVE the U.P. Would do just about anything to go camping up there! Well done, keep up the good work and keep the videos coming!
Thank you for following along ☺️☺️ I appreciate it 😊the West side of the state is beautiful too and there are some amazing camping areas over there! I’ve only seen it in winter but Nordhouse Dunes is amazing
Being not perfect is perfect !!!!! You will get better and bring a lot of new people along with you.. We learn from each others mistakes and learning experiences.... New sub here
Great trip Woodsy, that was quite the adventure. Those portages were no joke! Those were some of the steepest transfer portages I have seen in a while for such a short distance between lakes. Your tarp set up didn't look too bad for your first time pitching a tarp just glad you were able to get your food cooked before it rained too. Rainy days while camping can be just as relaxing and enjoyable with the ASMR effect that rain has when hitting the tarp and the leaves as it comes down. Very soothing to the soul. You have really hit your stride with your videos and they are very enjoyable to watch as you work on mastering your outdoor skills. Looking forward to the next one!
Thank you!! I’ve never tried portaging like this before so they were tough for me! Tougher than I thought they would be. Ive seen others do them on YT without being nearly as challenged as I was. Thank you, I was pretty happy with my tarp setup! lol. But I wasn’t entirely sure how it was supposed to look lol. Next time I’ll probably take the advice of some of the comments and try putting it over my tent. I realized that in this trip…I really enjoy a rainy day at camp. I’m feeling slightly more confident every time I go out 😊 so I appreciate that. II hope to be able to get out again and make another video soon ☺️☺️☺️
Awesome job ! It’s nice to see you get out there and doing your best and trying new things. I have spent a lot of time in the U.P. Over the years, hunting,fishing and camping and it is the place I consider heaven on earth but not always an easy place to be . Stay safe and hope to see more of you in the future.
