Wilderness Solo: Berens River Bushcraft Camping Trip 

I just don’t understand why Paul doesn’t have 100,000+ subscribers. Class guy and quality videos.

Paul you are an inspiration for all of us who love the wilderness. Your knowledge and skill set are unmatched. There are many great bushcraft channels but you are the real deal..... Say that with the utmost respect to you and all the bushcraft channels. You are a true gentleman. Safe travels sir:)

I was tort bring all you need . Take only memories . Leave only footprints . If we all lived this way the world would be in a better place . Great to see your out and about Paul can’t wait for for part two .

Hi Paul, thank you for spending the time making these videos and sharing your experience on your camping trip’s, very much appreciated

Here again... such a good trip to share. One day I'd like to have a go myself!

Great film and trickle down learning. 👍

Absolutely loved tagging along on this trip, Paul.👍 Just stumbled across this one randomly tonight and realised I hadn’t seen it. I’ll pop the next episode on tomorrow night. Cheers from Down under 🇦🇺

Far better than Bear Grills. You deserve millions more subs. Awesome

That feeling when the plane leaves... Pure bliss!

Dream of mine is to get dropped off in the middle of nowhere by float plane. Awesome work all the way through!

Paul, I've just stumbled across part 1 of Berens River bushcraft camping trip and seems that the timing of my intro to your gifts to your viewers could not have been better. I am on a bit of a difficult path which I MUST put myself through if I intend to survive. I have spent a lot of time in the wilderness, realize it is my best hope for success and needed it represented in a quiet, intelligent, and respectful manner in order to truly remember and get back to the wander that awaits my reawakening. Excuse my vagueness, but please accept my heartfelt appreciation for your inspiration. You will be a solid link to my success. That much I can easily glean from this introduction to you. Thank you so much for your help. It truly means everything to me an those who actually care for me. All my best to you and yours.

On my experience nothing beats a multi day trip in a canoe, the changing vistas, the calming rhythm of paddling and the soulful call of the Loon. The un-interrupted evening routine of fire lighting and cooking food in that timeless way, the womblike comfort of the tent and journey to well deserved and satisfying sleep with dreams of adventure yet to come. Great job Paul.

A stunning adventure. I take my hat off to you.

39:16 Finally, someone cooking up a meal large enough to sustain them out there.

The trash and the losers who leave it ruin areas like this for those of us who enjoy being out in nature. Excellent video. Just stumbled across your channel. Hope your still making videos.

Thank you Paul for the video, I learn alot from your video's the skills of bushcraft and wilderness exploration. And yes your skills and experience is unmatched thank you again for your hard work and looking forward to part 2 cheers!

what a beautiful country and looks a great trip paul be watching the next episode asap .Thanks for all your hard work in producing this if it was,nt for people like yourself doing this kind of thing nobody would get the chance to see the real beauty of canada unless they went there so thanks again

what a beautiful soul in Paul Kirtley.

Head facing north to sleep. It's just what must be done. Most enjoyable video.

Thanks for sharing your exclusive video) The nature in Canada is amazing. I like this kind of places,especially stone banks along the lake/river. P.s-I did not expect to see there a rubbish,left by "tourists". Truly, I am puzzled-I thought that situation was not typical for developed country like Canada. Good luck🏕️🎣✌️

Absolutely brilliant Paul, really glad you've released this, and can't wait for the rest of the epic series! Keep them coming please 🔥 All the best Danny

As always, another great video Paul. Slowly working my way through them all. Immensely enjoyable! Thank you.

Wow... just wow... the trash left behind at that first site. Very sad to see. I love my solo canoe trips into the BWCA, Quetico...etc... I have never have seen anything like that before when canoe tripping. Sure once in a while I will find something that I suspect was truly forgotten and overlooked and left behind... but nothing like that island. Just wow.

Hi Paul! I’ve only had the time to watch the first 10 mins this morning but thoroughly enjoyed it so far! People forget that you recording this trip is a large under taking on your behalf. Not to mention the editing of 12 days of footage after, so thank you for bringing us along! Sometimes filming can almost take away from the current experience so again, it’s much appreciated that you took the time and effort to bring us along! Sending you my best wishes mate.

You are the man, humble, intelligent, knowledgeable and a joy to watch every time.

I find it funny watching canoeing video's like this because where i live all the water ways are full of saltwater crocs and you would be mad to do this. If I'm lucky enough to do this one day it would take me a few days to relax I think. I can't understand why people don't take there rubbish with them, i can understand we miss stuff every now and then but sometimes it is clearly deliberate. Love watching your videos Paul, thanks for sharing.

I'm new to your channel, and came here from your axe/saw video. Your production is excellent and heartily earns my subscription. You portray the land with it's calming effect perfectly, and it makes me feel at home. I frequently have traveled similar territory in Ontario, usually solo. I look forward to the next installments.

I can appreciate the leg work you had to do to get the camera is scenic locations.

Great start to an amazing trip.

That was great Paul. The trash scene was said but needed to be shown. Looking forward to the rest of your footage!

Hi Paul, I've just found your site. Your calmness and extensive knowledge of your subject which you impart without bs, are a refreshing relief from the usual 'survival' fare on you tube. Would you be ex-services, by any chance ? I have subscribed and look forward to seeing your next travelogue.

I truly enjoy your video. Makes me remember all the good times with my family. Thanks.

Love what you do paul, keep saying im going to book a course with you but cant get away from the kids haha, love it how you no all dif types of plant and trees, that would be something id love to learn so i no exactly what i can forage when im in the woods. thanks

Those long solo trip are the best adventures of my life. Thx for sharing. Bringes good memories

Awesome Paul, great to see so many skills for real. Looking forward to rest of the series.

Great video Paul. When I'm out and about I take a black rubbish bag and pick other peoples rubbish up and take it away with me rather than just look at it.

Hey Paul just wanted to say thanks for putting out great content and bringing us along with ya. Stay safe out there. I know your not into kit but could you do a updated vid on your basic bushcraft kit. You did one years ago and wasn’t sure if anything has changed. If so can you tell us why? Maybe go over some of your favorite gear and why.

A wonderful video! Your knowlegde is really arwsome and please keep sharing your wisdom. I learn so much from you and its a gift! I really appreciate your work and i thank you for sharing this trip with us. Greetings from germany. Allzeit eine gute Reise!

Paul I admire all your videos. This series will be epic. Usually your trips in Canada are with a group but I’m so looking forward to seeing this solo trip. I’m 68 and most of my tips are solo but right now I’m battling cancer so I’m living through your eyes for now. Thanx for the entertainment and knowledge. Greetings from Ontario Canada

Fantastic, Paul! What an amazing place. Great to see you in action and practicing your skills.

Nice camping trip..👍

thanks for making the effort to record for us. I love the wind on lakes. Loads of content to study.

Paul, I hope you enjoyed your camping trip!

Interesting to see you look at an environment and see a pharmacy, a larder, different fuel sources, shelter as well as seeing a beautiful landscape. Shame about the rubbish. Some great camera work considering you were on your own 👍

Super, thanks for sharing Paul. Disappointing to see the rubbish but I guess people are people wherever they are. We can but be a good example to them. Absolutely gorgeous environment.

Just wonderful * Thank you for taking us along.Looking forward tot the next episode.Best of wishes from Scotland*

It’s been awhile, ole friend. I am sure we all miss your presence on RU-vid. Looks to be an outstanding adventure and I thank you for sharing. Can’t wait for the next episode! Cheers

Hope you enjoyed your Canadian trip. I grew up in N.E. Saskatchewan around the big northern lakes and rivers. It is beautiful, isn’t it. Looks like you landed at a fishing camp that is re-used each year. It is ideal for net fishing. There is no possible excuse for the condition it was left in. Just goes to show that bad behaviour can be exposed to the world no matter how remotely it is hidden.

Wow what a fantastic effort, I can only dream of doing this! You deserve all the praise you can muster, so informative and you seem so at ease, far more so than when you used to answer those questions of old, how peaceful but also the litter didn't ruffle you as you pointed out you'd come across it before - why can't folks just take care, is it a Northern American mindset of , it is so huge our mess won't make a difference to this vast country but I'm sure it is only a handful that litter! Wonderful, just sublime - thanks

What a mess on the first island. I can’t believe way out in such beautiful wilderness anyone could leave such trash and be so irresponsible. What a shame. I can’t wait for the next segment of your journey. I have learned so much from your video’s. Really enjoyed the one you made with TA Outdoors as well!!

I find the solitude very comforting, not seeing a soul for days is so reenergizing.......subscribed looks an awesome trip

brill video thanks for putting it up classsss

Great beginning of the trip minus the garbage. Looking fowled to the next. Nate

This is legit, so awesome man!!

Arriving by Beaver float plane set the scene well. How small of those that left that disgraceful mess and how big of you to show it. Enjoying it very much; looking forward to more. Cheers Wayne

Excellent! Love the first episode and looking forward to part two! Thank you for taking the time to film, edit and upload this. James

Greetings from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Epic. I was wondering what you felt at the moment you realize, in the absolute quiet of the moment, you are in fact, alone. And like you said, its a surreal almost eerie feeling. I can't imagine...

Awesome !! Thnxs 4 tking the time to film,edit and upload 💯 Really enjoying the channel !

I'm loving that Prospecteur 16. I couldn't decide btw the 16 or the 15 but seeing how well it fits you and your gear....it's the 16 all the way. The scenery is a bonus. Subscribing just to take me away from what I'm presently doing. Safe travels, Paul!

Thank you for shining this trip it is lovely country so sad to see the trash

Just discovered this channel and sub'd. Outstanding content. Keep up the great work.

Looks a top trip...

Cool movie!

Loving the new video so far Paul look forward to seeing your journey cheers 🔥

Superb Paul

Thanks Mr K for taking the time and sharing amazing content .enjoy the new year see you in 2020

just the ticket Paul, pity about all the rubbish, endemic everywhere, unfortunately. looking forward to the rest of your trip. regards.

Paul, if I may call you by your first name. I stumbled on your Gravel on this river searching for new vides. I watched it several times, all 4 parts of it. Then I Check ex Kostunica of your other vide. Since I am an Outlook and advevture éducatif as part of my job as Professorat ar Université de Sherbrooke in Québec for the last

It doesn't matter if they're quick tips or feature-films of trips, I always enjoy watching your videos, Paul. Thanks for taking the time to put this together. I can't wait for the rest of the series; I feel like binging on the Berens box-set! Well, it is Christmas after all...

Outstanding video Paul. I’m glad you got some time to yourself to enjoy the wilderness on your own choosing. Seems like 90% of your time is spent outdoors teaching others. I hope you were able to get a bunch of your own “me time” alone.

Allow your potatoes to boil up with the water. They will cook more evenly and efficiently. Thanks for the video !

Nice one Paul, looking forward to this series. I really enjoy how you share all the realities of a trip like this, and not only the good moments. Specifically, the anxiety felt as soon as you're dropped off in the middle of the wilderness. I'm sure others would feel that same thing, which could be intimidating, but hearing it from you will make others aware of it, anticipate it, and manage it better. Can't wait for episode 2.

Excellent, feel like I'm there. Thanks for taking the time and effort to get some fantastic shots. Looking forward to next installment. 👍

Epic that Paul, id be bloody pissed though to find that rubbish after travelling so far 😕 but a gripping series so off to watch episode 2

Pretty class youtuber also if you get merch it should be survival stuff

Another great video from you. White Birch bark gotta love it that stuff comes in handy all the time, been using it for years. I tell people on my channel if you can find that and get your hands on white Birch bark you're golden. The tent set up was perfect like you said if it rains you can take down everything underneath your tarp and keep your gear dry and take the tarp down last. I love and enjoy watching all your videos very informative thank you for that.

Great vid! Super sad to see the garbage others have left behind....one of my biggest pet peeves. Thx for sharing your journey and experience!

Great video Paul, it will be interesting to see if at all, any difference between you canoe/camping tripping and the locals whose videos I’ve been watching. Good stuff can’t wait for part 2.

Great video! Too bad about the garbage site. It could be a mess left by outfitters but more probably it was a 'party' site from one of the northern communities. Both Little Grand Rapids and Pauingassi are 'dry' community meaning that no alcohol is allowed. It has been my experience that dry communities often have an established site (usually within a day's travel by motor boat) where folks can congregate outside the community to have an overnight or multi-day party. It is an unfortunate reality of the north. Good on you for showing it, many would have omitted that segment to show a more pristine trip.

Paul a great start to this series. Fantastic job on the video. Always a disappointment to have your journey marred by thoughtless behavior of other visitors. They surely are packing the junk in and can pack it out too. Cant wait to watch the next installment. Cheers

Found you through TA outdoors and I gotta say that you are much underappreciated. You seem so knowledgeable, the content is well-edited and I can't understand why your following isn't greater than it is. I subbed and I am looking forward to learning more from you. Thank you for posting! Side-note: I just learned about Labrador tea from a recent trip with Bushcraft Denmark's Jesper Hede, in Danish it is called "Greenland mail" (loosely translated), because of the shape of the leaves. They sorta resemble small canoes and since the population of Greenland formerly got their mail delivered by canoe it was named thus.

A brilliant video paul , like you said at the start a bit daunting when you realise your on your own , but you soon settled in to the surroundings & gave yourself a nod of approval upon tasting your steak 👌🛶 look forward to seeing the rest of your journey 👍

Wow. In fact , double wow!! An awesome place and brilliantly captured. I was torn between watching the video and appreciating the camera work, shot planning, editing etc. Hats off to your production team Paul!! 😉 Looking forward to part 2.

The irony is that sometimes on the less traveled routes, you will actually find MORE garbage. I find a lot of the canoe routes in Ontario get maintained by volunteers and enthusiasts who generally out number those who disrespect nature, and leave a site cleaner than when they found it. It's always disappointing though when you find a site trashed like that.

Great stuff Paul and thanks for sharing. So sad to see how people trash the wilderness.

Good to be amid the healing earth Paul although it doesn't feel that way with stinking thinking in evidence. You found a nice spot after though. Full view. Good going. All the best. Mark

Fantastic Paul. Great video, inspirational and informative. Thank you

Nice one Paul.

Great video. Thank you for taking the time to film and edit it all. Looking forward to part 2!

Another visually stimulating video brother! I'm glad you mentioned the feeling of being dropped off at the beginning, I was going to ask about that. I always keep my notebook at hand well watching because there is always something to learn. Looking forward to part two!

Thank You Paul, looking forward to see you through this journey. Enjoying every minute of it. And also your podcasts. Keep up the good work! Greetings from Finland and a Happy New Year!

Nice trip and knowledge, shame about the trash and I would have to move on from a wilderness area that had been violated like that too ... like others have mentioned, I appreciate the effort involved in filming and then editing the video as the prep and setup and then editing probably take as long as the trip itself ! Great content and it’s cool to be brought along on your trip with you. Just wondering if next time, bushcraft skills can be brought together with modern equipment (like your canoe) with a stove that requires much less Fuel and effort, (and impact on the environment) like the Firebox stove or the nano version ? A combination of the two is very powerful ... and pls check out the Boreal 21 saw from Agawa Canyon when the Bhaco Laplander struggles ;)

Hi Paul, thank you for taking the extra effort to film and produce what is clearly going to be an informative, and inspirational record of your solo trip. Superb first episode, and I love the fact that you include a lot of clear detail - visually and verbally: great reminders and pointers on the multiple aspects and considerations of the expedition. Looking forward to the next instalment. Happy new year and see you in the woods in 2020.

The nod of approval as that steak went in :) (did you nearly melt your camera at 1 point? Those flames looked mighty close!) Great part 1 Paul, hope part 2 isn't too far behind. Looks like the sort of trip we can only dream of at the moment with our skillset, but hoping we can do something similar in Scotland in the next couple of years. Thanks for posting and all the best, Gareth&Zoe

Great first video Paul. Thanks.

Hi Paul, Looking forward to the following videos this one was a good appetizer. Greetings, Klaas

So awesome! Been waiting on this one!

Great vid Paul. Looking forward to part two.

Great video Paul. Looking forward to the rest of the videos in the series.