Solo Kayak Camping Trip - Pea River Alabama 

These are the real trip smith videos. I think we all love the feeling of being there for the progression of the journey and fun camp sites. Love the dory but losing the aspect of always needing to find a cool campsite is sad. Plenty of channels doing the living on a boat thing. I got a kayak and eventually a skiff from this channel. Moving to the bigger boat is great for family camping but we lose some of the nature moments from it. Just an opinion.

This is what we like . These kinda videos . Great stuff 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

That was really cool and fun to watch. Thank you for going to all the trouble it takes to produce such a great video. Keep em coming!

I love love this video! I subscribed. Your energy is amazing. I can't wait to get out on the water soon.

It's so awesome, when watching I feel like I'm in a kayak next to you going on the trip. It's so cool thanks and keep it up

Great vid, you're one funny guy. Loved watching you brush your teeth with doctor Bronner's. I'm still laughing.

These videos are always great... so honest and a good time to relive these moments in time...... kudos to you buddy !!!! Every time I wanna do these river runs this is motivation....... I’m 41 in December....still feel like 25 with these vids

inspirational video. my husband and I just got our first kayak. we're really excited to use them.

I really enjoy your videos ! You kept my attention the whole way through. Keep the passion high bro.

Lmao 🤣 I love the Wilson reference. People who know me always used that reference as it’s my last name. I never seen the movie but one day I woke up in the the middle of the night to catch that part where his raft broke up and he lost Wilson 👏🏼👍

I love your show. Lots of tips. I live in Oregon, and paddle the Willamette River. Exploring neat places. Each time I watch I feel better. Your attitude cheers me up. Thanks

Yes!! I am so happy that you were able to go on another adventure and could get another video uploaded, i check daily to see if a new video is uploaded, while i know there probably isn't one because you are an individual who works, i am always ecstatic to see one!!!

Great to see you doing another kayak adventure video. 👍🏻👍🏻

Subscribed. Fun videos man! Keep them up! I'm really big into kayak fishing but you've got me wanting to take some kayak camping trips for sure!

Can't get out on water this weekend so going through all the S&S VIDS again while having peanut butter on toast and cup of Tea and relaxing.Must say your 2 trips on Pea river is my Favourites,all your river camping trips are awesome!!

great video bro! really enjoyed the whole thing!

Pea River? I about peed my pants three times watching this. My wife and I were in tears!

Thanks for great video of the river.

I love this channel! He's so goofy and funny lol!

It was neat stumbling across this video, I live just outside of Samson (3 miles from the county road 17 bridge aka Stokes Landing). I've grown up on the Pea river and knew every little thing you passed. Great video and happy camping!

love ur adventure vids Trip...ur a funny ole country boy and I love that you don't edit the "miss-adventures" that happen along the way. You keep it real...and that's nice to see. I can't wait for springtime myself for some yak camping with my little dog. Keep the funny, honest, videos coming...and I don't have to say enjoy...cause we can all see that you do.

Trip you had me in tears haha. brushing your teeth with soap?! That was a good laugh lol. looks like you had fun. I'm so ready to get back in my kayak and go on another adventure! won't be long. Great video as usual!

I cracked up at the "It looks like a man---of course a man-made bridge." Great video! I subbed.

. I like the idea of that gear hanger. Nice video, first I have come across your channel and I subscribed.

fantastic video keep up the great work

Awesome. Saw this vid now and pea river ain't to far from me. Gunna have to check this place out for sure

Subscribed. Great videos man! Keep up the adventures!

Awesome vid Trip!

Great footage. I really enjoyed your commentary too. Keep it up.

YES!!! I am so happy you had an opportunity to go on an adventure! I can't wait to watch and comment!

Great stuff Trip!

I don't know what it is but I dig your videos. I even bought a kayak yesterday and I'm planning my own adventure. Keep it up!

Wonderful video!! I have to get out there!! My 3 year old is watching this with as she kayaks on the river here in N MS! She saw you going to bed and was a bit nervous that she had to go bed! But we are watching this at 8AM LOL!

1 am in the morning here and still watching your videos brilliant keep them coming buddy

Really liking your videos. Sitting by the fire watching them.

Once again another great video must of the time I can't watch a hour long video but I never get bored watching your videos.Keep up the goofy carefree attitude.LOL

I'm going to have to buy new paddles for my canoe. You've lit a fire under me, but being up here in Missouri, it's a bit cold now. Will have to wait till late April. Thanks for sharing your trip.

First time watching, now I'm a subscriber! Great vid, southern Alabama looks like a great place to Yak, great gear selection also!!

64 and just took up kayaking, great informational video, entertaining too! Thanks.

This is great! I felt like I was there with you the whole time. I went on a canoe trip once from Oklahoma to Arkansas, but I much rather prefer kayaks.

Thanks for sharing your adventure! I have a special needs child and dont get out much anymore and I love to see the outdoors on your videos. Oh, around 41 minutes when you were looking for lightern gnots, it looked like there was a birch tree right behind you. That bark works great for fire kindling too!

What a great video.(Just like all your videos)I am getting a Kayak this Wed.And im looking forward to my own adventures.I have learned a lot from your videos.Thanks for sharing.

Awesome video!! very funny when you were trying to reach your camera!

you have the best camping and kayak videos I've seen! subbed and liked!

YES!! FINALLY! I've been waiting on this video lol

Awesome adventure !!!!! Happy Easter have a Blessed Sunday !!!

It is a little cold for kayaking but that gives me time to watch your videos. Great video.

Great!! adventure Trip. Damn, you never even hit the water and already in the mud. Seeing the shadow on the water from the semi on the over pass. I'm with ya on that one bro. that wud of been me also. You sure took the cake with the soap using it as tooth paste! You don't always have ta listen to ur wife! I seen it coming eventually and it did! I was in tears laughing sooo hard I had to stand up because my stomach was hurtin. All in all thx. for the ride! BOOYA!

Loving your vids!

Good stuff as usual.

another great video! BOOYA!

First time watching. Loved it. I'm glad I've found your channel.

Great video!!!

total respect for ur trips and ur service to the public as a fireman :)

WOW ... 70s in January .. I'm moving to AL .. LOL .. year-round outdoor enjoyment sounds good to me! Looks like a different kayak from prior videos .. good trip, thanks for sharing!

Ha ha love you man sounds like me. I’d get scared of a semi shadow and not figure it out till later too ha ha ❤️

It might be worth carrying a toilet scrubber brush with you to help clean the mud off your shoes. I’ve never heard of anyone doing it, or done it myself, but it seems like a hell of a tool to keep tied onto your boat. ...It’d make a good backscratcher and prop for a few other jokes too! :D Have fun out there and be safe.

Wish I had my kayak already… I’d be on the water like you 👍

awesome video. Pretty entertaining guy. Hilarious teeth brushing scene!!!

Always enjoy your videos. Keep them coming. Be careful with those snakes that ones markings looked a lot like a copper head. We have them here in Oklahoma. Probably couldn't move in the cold water though.

Just found your channel. Pretty neat. Subbed in. I got a Jackson Journey two years ago and love it. Has a rudder thou. The seat is awesome. The bottom section has an air bladder and plastic beads in it. Really comfortable seat. Made in Tennessee. Take care, Al

Great Enjoyable Video!

I showed this to my wife because she is always complaining about me making videos. You saved the day. Lol thanks for sharing.

It's finally here yaaaay

Sweet vid love it

My wife and camped out for a week at Gunter Hill campground in Ala. and Kayaked Catoma creek area. We were very disappointed at how much trash was in the water and shore line. We live in Ga and drove out that way with a group of friends that live in Ala.

Laying in bed relaxing watching another Trip adventure classic.

I can't believe any sane individual would give this a thumb down. This is great stuff!! And practical advice to nature adventurers. I hope to meet you some day, Trip. Maybe on the river! Have you done the Conecuh River yet? Several friends and I plan to launch at River Falls for a paddling/camping trip from March 28-April 2, 2016.

Trip, your a trip. once again nice work. on this trip you seemed a little more lay back.

Yes Id love to see a video on dehydrating!

happy thanks givin to u and yours

Nice! I live in Elba and was wondering what the pea River looked like so I can fish it. Awesome! Really enjoyed it!

I love to watch your videos and just subscribed

Great vid Trip. Love watching these. Loved all the little water falls off the river. s you were looking for the phat lighter, you passed a river birch. It also is good for fire starting. I was going to tell ya that when on the river look for areas the fish can get away from the flow of the water, then use your lure to catch a few. If it's cold, just move the lure very little. The fish get very slow and lazy in cold water..... put a worm on there. That should at least catch ya some pan fish. I want to make one of the gear hangers you made. That's very handy. Thanks for another great vid man. Looking forward to seeing more. If you get a chance, look up the Edisto River in South Carolina. That might be the first river I do. Great fossil finds as you make your way. I've found some nice shark teeth. maybe we can plan a group trip once I get all my gear sorted. I will have to message you on your FB. I ordered some stuff from your Amazon. I also have the Olympia TG 860 now. The Kelty 12X12 tarp and a pretty good start on my sleep system. I plan on ordering a couple more items from your Amazon store. I'm looking forward to making some vids like these. I have no clue how to edit or build a channel. Just starting to research that.

great video

Just watching some older videos still funny trip

awsome video thanks for shareing

dang it trip u did it again,maqde me smile and put me in a good mood at 330 in the morn,thanks 4 the good start,im going shrimpin,later man

47:40 it would actually be cool to know how to dehydrate bananas haha they seem like a great snack!! Thanks for sharing these mini-movies of your kayaking adventures, they are really entertaining :)

New subscriber to you S&S. Awesome video. I really CV want to get into kayaking. So I can take trips on the lakes and Rivers here in Colorado. I metal detect and magnet fish the water here. Be awesome to be able to kayak to different locations only a water craft can get to. Find some different locations to detect. Keep up the good work, and great info in kayaking and camping. Maybe next summer I'll be doing it. Gonna watch some more of your vids. Keep em coming. 👍😀

Freshwater like that holds nice sized catfish. Try using a 2oz weight with a number 4 sized hook and cocktail shrimp. Always works for me. Nice vid!

Trip you just walked past the best lighter the river birch bark will take a spark great even quicker than Fanwood

Cool vid!

Always pay attention to how the locals a fishing where and the bait if they will tell you. That way you can catch some! In alabama brim and crappie are your best eating. Or even catfish. Bass if you have to. But small red worms or crickets are the way to go. If you want to catch bass the a Texas rig with a u-tail is great all around lower!

50:51 "Got a lil' mint to it!" hahahaha.. That was hilarious.

Good video dude,

Dude ...watching the part of you brushing your teeth with soap was like a Mr Bean episode...rofl. You are awesome bud...love your adventure vids.

If you're fishing on the river, grubs and stick baits are amazing. Little crank baits will catch some fish, too. The smaller the better.

you should get a spinning reel, there is one at walmart for 20$ and it comes with a pole, it also has a tackle box that attaches to the pole, for kayaking

As always, great video Trip. I very much enjoy watching your video submissions. Keep the coming. If you ever come over to The Mississippi Gulf Coast area, give me a shout. I can give you the full tour. We have many rivers and gulf islands that you would love. And we have the same great weather and temps all year long. Truly cold weather is a rare event here.

another gear hanger you could do I get an old belt, wrap it around a tree, add hanging hooks, BAM you got yourself a gear hanger

I live in Alabama as well. I want to take a big trip down the Cahaba River one of these days.

I enjoy all of the videos that you do but after watching the lower pea river trip I noticed you talking about how you wanted a kayak with a day hatch and also a skeg versus the rudder setup also you were talking about a WS tempest I saw a great RU-vid video comparing Chatham 17 and tempest 17 basically here's the break down lots of gear and slow flat water tempest high currents high wind high energy in the water Chatham but both hold value extremely well I know of a yellow Chatham 17 in Pensacola Craigslist for $700 just to let you know

"There still fine, You ain't gonna die" Could be the best camping T-shirt ever...

BOOYA!!!! Finally,watching it the now! "DO NOT DISTURB"

He's back

7 years ago, man time flys!

I love your videos thank you

first time seeing one of your videos. Nice job on the filming of it. its cool paddling down the river in the fog. Until you hear a banjo playing. In the north we call your fat lighter, fat wood we have tons of it here in michigan. laughed my ass off with the soap for toothpaste. I just got a fishing kayak last fall and i am going to do some river trips this summer. i am also going to get one of those kids kayaks to tow behind me to carry my gear. then you can pull it up next to you and access your gear while on the water.

You need to kayak the Tennessee River in north Alabama. I kayak there all the time and love it!