Kayak Camping Texas - 3 Days Dispersed on the Llano River 

Gatewood! I was smiling just as big watching this video as you and crew were living it up!! Man losing the tackle & then the hunters....talk about a buzz kill But I see you in the Ascend Hybrid(with a fishing pole!!!) My smile grew once I saw it lol! Epic trip, rapids, scenery & it is peace in the nature! Something this country needs right about now & what a first kayak camping trip for your bud too! Im Glad its Kayak season and Im looking forward to my trips and seeing more of yours and the crew Gatewood!! Ya'll stay safe and take care out there!!!

Who's stoked for kayak season?!

Glad to see some fishing rods make the packing list. A whole new learning experience if you haven't done it before. Something I leaned on my last multi day trip is to lay the rods down while going through rapids. I flipped with 2 rods in rod holders, and both of them snapped right at the handle. Happened right at the beginning of the trip, too.

Awesome video man! Can’t help but smile. Also, nice watch.

Yeeeeeeewwwwww - another great video bro! Can't wait to get started....

Hey there Gatewood! Awesome video, I plan on doing the same trip. What was your put in address and what was your take out address? Also, what was the CFS when you were going down? You mentioned that it was the highest you had ever seen, and it looked great to me! Thanks in advance for your information and safe adventuring for you and 2022!

What's the make of your tent? I'm planning some uk kayak camping trips this summer

Kayaking at night, what could go wrong….

this is hands down the most well put together films on youtube. this guy works really hard to get good footage. I love the vibes of these videos. props man

LONG COMMENT WARNING! Dig the choice of music for this video! I think I have lost count on how many times I have watched this one. Continuing my researching of rivers to kayak camp this one is definitely on my list being roughly 4 and half hours away from me as well. A few questions, first being the distance from entry point to exit point I have mapped out on Google Earth is roughly 10.28 miles, does this sound fairly accurate to the trip with in this video? Also, if I spotted this correctly, in the "KAYAK CAMPING Texas - The Llano is a Spring Fed OASIS" video it looks like you put in where you exited in this video. With that said, do you change your entry and exit points when it comes to planning your trips or once you figure the river out you stay pretty consistent with the two points? As always, appreciate the time you take to humor us beginners and the information/adventure videos you have produced thus far. Thanks!

Love that greta van fleet intro

Wish I was on this one!!! Awesome video as usual!!!!

What stretch was this?! I’m doing my first 2 night llano trip april 30. I’m in new braunfels in the heart of the hill country so I’m a big fan dude!

Gatewood, can you tell us where exactly you put in and where you got out? I would like to do that same trip!!! Thanks!!!

bruh literally you should’ve yelled and announced your presence lmfao you didn’t have to pack up and run like enemy forces are after you, they were coyote hunters and you’re not coyotes, they’re not poachers who will kill you.

“Yeah dude corona” lmaoo

Epic trip! We apparently had some night hunters on our last trip. I think I would have just flashed lights at them to let them know we were there. They LIKELY would have avoided shooting in your direction. But, I guess it's better safe than sorry. Our group wants to do the Llano soon! I'm forwarding this to the group now! Looks like we will need to break out the tents, though (or yoga mats! ;) ) Thanks for taking the extra time to film, edit and produce these vids, Gatewood! You continue to set the standard.

No helmets? Looks like a few of those rapids you should of had helmets just incase you flip you don't get knocked out

Should have given a good ole yeeeyeee!! To them hunters hahaha but I know the feeling when ppl coming up on the campsite, always is sketchy. Albert and I had an encounter with ppl coming through the site. Ended up drinking cold beer with them till lile 1 am. Good times

You guys ever do the “Lampases river” ?? Done it many times!! Best in late March to early June. Quite a journey. Lotta limestone waterfalls and swimming holes. Typical central Texas “moon meets Caribbean” environment. Love this! Texas boys and Texas rivers!! Hell yeah

I want to do this so bad but don't know how. Drop off locations? Our you pulling over on the banks of private property risking the chance of trespassing violation?

Can't beat a trip like that man! I live in MN and lucky to get 1 trip a year with the boys. Cheers

I've binged these videos like 10 ten times each. They are just so good! There's definitely a void for content of this quality. There are a lot of really useful videos out there, but these videos make me feel like I'm along for the trip, they're really amazing and really capture a lot of the things I LOVE about the hill country! This video in particular is probably my favorite.

Awesome trip bro!!! What a wild first day. Kayaking in the dark is so scary. Campsites looked good. Good views and good friends and good weather equals a great trip!! I’m going on a kayak camping trip this weekend. Usually class 2-4 rapids but water is so low probably be class 1-2. Lol. Loved the video Gatewood 👍

Wowwwww!!! This's the best i've seeeeeeen!!! Next tuesday's my day man! Thanks for this one!

I feel like your channel is a great representation of what it is to be Texan

Really awesome video. Use to whitewater all over TX and Llano at 6000 cfs is a ton of fun. U guys should address trespassing in Texas. I noticed you guys are technically illegally camping and trespassing on private property. You may want to ignore this but one of the immense downsides of Texas. 96% of Texas is private owed. Gotta find those islands! These films could be used against you if I land owner noticed his property line. Something to consider.

call me crazy, but wouldn't simply making your presence known to obviously be human have been smarter...? Human voices, flashlights, and a fire are unmistakably different than coyotes...

Your vids are really good! Fantastic editing and cinematic! nice job. new sub

A truly awesome adventure! You don't know how cool it is to watch you guys rocking the Sun Dolphins and Big Box Store gear while living more adventure than most people will ever see in a lifetime.. There is no doubt you guys are out there doing this for all the right reasons and having a great time in the process. By the way congrats on passing 4k subscribers! At this rate you will be passing the big dogs in no time! Keep it up man!

raging lol there's some cool spots on the Niagara River that are class 5's - 25 to 30mph current. Area past the falls itself. I do believe however it is illegal due to how dangerous it is. But if you like raging......THAT is raging.

Great cinematography again. But the dumb stuff these guys do ...??? They could have just hollered and kept a fire going. Seems smarter than paddling into rapids without helmets at night.

Have you guys ever considered getting into whitewater kayaking???? Seems like it would be something you would all love. I started in a flat water kayak going at rapids like these and whitewater kayaking has been an incredible step up!!!

Dude you guy's weren't on the menu with those hunters. Stoke your fire, only people sit by those. Those boat hunters probably had beer to share. Floating in the dark is more unsafe than being in the vicinity of coon hunters.

Why couldn't you just make yourself known to.the hunters? Instead of having to pack up everything at night?

You should start a company that gives guided tours. Too bad you don’t have night vision camera.

6:05 Hunters can tell the difference between the reflections off of kayak/camping gear and those off of the two eyes of a predator.

Any idea more or less the stretch of the river you guys paddled and which direction? Thank bud

The music is about to ruin it for me, the "look what I can do" singing..... just annoying

Hey Gatewood. Really enjoy your videos. Can I make a request? What would really set you apart is if you would give us novices helpful put in, take, time and distance, recommended flow rates for different stretches of river. I've been trying to plan a canoe trip for me and my boy but I spend so much time digging for info trying to figure out where to put in, take out and if the flow is right. Anyway, love your videos, keep up the good work.

Great video as usual! Should have flashed your lights at those hunters to let them know you were there. Likely they would have moved on somewhere. Seems safer that paddling at night

I would’ve just let my latern burn in the tent and they should’ve known it was humans and not coyotes

Going on the Buffalo River in two weeks can’t wait

Is there a map you can get to where you can park your truck upriver and one down river and we're the rapids are?

Kayaking rapids in an empty boat 😀 Kayaking rapids loaded down with camp gear 😐 Gatewood: Let's do it in the dark Its yaking season baby!

This is what trips are made of! Not knowing where you're gonna camp, sketchy moments with hunters and late nights on the water. You'll remember this trip for a long time buddy. Felt like I was there with you.

4 hour drive west to Llano River? So yall from Houston area somewhere?

When you told me this was going to be an epic video you weren't kidding! You and your buds had a good time and your positive attitude is a big part of that. Don't feel bad about not getting in much fishing. On our trip, just a few weeks later, we fished every smooth section, deep hole, ledge, layover, and rock face. I caught two small bass, my friend got skunked. We had so much fun kayaking, camping, jumping from that same cliff, and just being out in such beautiful country, that the experience didn't need any fish :) How does your brother like the Old Town compared to the Sun Dolphin? A bit of an upgrade I'd guess.

What camera did you use ?..nick 512.762.3270

I stumbled across your channel cause I’m about to learn to start kayaking and I’ve been watching it everyday and havnt even kayaked yet lol it’s really enjoyable. I can’t wait to be out there

love ur channel,just fellow Texans out having good clean fun.thanks for taking us along

Are helmets necessary for this kind of water? Looks like a lot of rocks

Good video but I couldn’t get past the music.

is that Bennet from Shane Smith? My 12 year old loves you videos and we do a lot of overnight trips. We fly fish and catch a ton. Maybe we can team up sometime.....

Another awesome video - thank you! What flow rate do you recommend for the Llano, Medina, and Frio? Also where are the HL cliffs located on the llano?

Nice Greta Van Fleet background music!

Not to sound weird but I would love to go on a trip with you guys. Looks like so much fun!

What determines a "legal riverbed campspot"?

Send me a link to this trip man i really wanna take this one on.

Man excellent content! You guys enjoy the trip. What kind of camera do you use?

That must not have been an island camping site @ 5:51

@16:42... Is that Tony Chachere's on an avocado?

Wouldn't the night hunters notice your camp fire? Awesome trip gentlemen.

Hey! How do you know what land Is legal to camp on ?

Awesome edit! Love the shots, what you using for your main camera/lens? I love kayak camping, but much of the stuff up in New England is flat water. These river trips look super fun!

What are the restrictions about where you're allowed to camp in Texas? Are riverbanks free game? Only islands? Most of the land is privately owned, so didn't know if you had to get permission to camp along the river.

Love that greta van fleet... perfect for such a beautiful float!

Dude thank you so much for your uploads. Please keep it up! 👍🤙

Gatewood, really enjoy your videos. I would love to do this stretch what were your put ins and take outs?

lol, "HL Bluff 400ft". You're only over by about 300ft. Max bluff height over river is about 120ft.

Where did you start, is this in junction or llano?

Where did yall start and end yall trip for this one?

Where did you start the kayaking journey?

Love your video's bud. The Llano has been a good river to me, I've had some amazing days out there fishing. After that biblical flood a few years ago the fishing was about nonexistent so I've been letting her calm down, and recuperate but she may be worth another visit soon. All the islands I camped on out there are completely different now, but I can always find new camping spots. Keep 'em coming man, wish you the best!

Ya-no, that’s how you pronounce it not lano.

This dude was wearing all life jacket while in a vehicle… 😅

What was the name of that fishing lore you used in the San Marcos the court stuff

You should kayak big south fork one day

Great videography and editing! This trip looks fun! The sundolphin is still alive?

Great video, but get some proper boats/gear before someone gets hurt, or worse.

Bro I got you a content idea. I live in Dallas Texas and would love to do the trips you have done. Most people would like to know a list of rivers you like to run including the take in and take out spots with the optimal CFS which to run the trip at. Example USGS 08150700 Llano Rv nr Mason, TX (We like to run it at ***CFS The put in was here and take out was there.)

Dude these videos are so good, I hope these get more known SOON. You deserve it.

Hello, Gatewood! (or anyone else who happens to know) I know this video is kinda old but I'm planning a trip like this with a few friends - wondering what area you guys put in at? Not gonna go for 3 days so we'd exit at a different place but was hoping to get an idea of where you can legally park and enter the river. Also about how much distance can you cover in a day like you guys did? Want to gauge how far we can go in a day to start and stop at the best stretch. Thanks!

ما شاء الله سبحان الخالق العظيم مناظر طبيعية خلابة

I went down the lampasas river and one of the land owners tried scaring us off a gravel bar by unloading his AR. Sheriff and game warden came out trying to figure out what was up. We stayed there f those guys. If they cant see a fire idk. Cops were hella cool they walked up on us while smoking herb lol

You do have some good B reel.

Mountain of The Sun - Greta Van Fleet

How did u know there were coyote hunters?

Would you mind messaging me your entry and exit points from this video? Taking a trip out there this weekend!

Really enjoy your videos, I can’t wait to do a trip myself. Do you worry about your car getting broken into or stollen or towed? Maybe a dumb question, it’s the only logistic of a trip I can’t wrap my head around.

My dad was born in Llano. Got family history going back there well over 100 years. Thinking of selling my place here just north of Boerne and looking for some riverfront property there in Llano. Maybe one day soon.

I am 65, went to UT Austin in the late 70’s. Just retired and moving there just west of Junction City. I got nothing but a little land, but I am on the Llano!

You should try earth pak dry bags

Awesome video, music was too loud

The best yet. Guys.. Aventuras and full of suspense...Nice Veiws...can't wait too Yuk Again

Haha, no; the smartest thing to do was to have a large campfire and make your presence known. Hunters arent going to shoot anything reflective by a campfire.

Their a lot of gypsum in the Texas Hill country, it turn the water green. You can order some, It's PH neutral.

Fun

Long time listener, first time caller. Sincerely love the videos man, bravo. My childhood friends and I will be paddling the Llano from Schreiner park to Yates crossing in October. Have you made this run before? Also the campfire, what are the rules? Seems like every time we kayak a river there is a burn ban. Does it not apply if you are on an island or gradient boundary? Thanks ahead for any info, looking forward to your version of the Devils River, we did it last May and it was a blast. @jswit1234 my brother did a video for us.

You guys always look like you're having the best time and adversity never gets you down. Those were some cool rapids...how many yard sales were there....lol? Y'all need to take up a collection and get your homeboy a tent before the next trip,