Good question! I don’t mod any of my kayaks and try to keep them as simple as possible. I even take off the bungie chords haha
@courtneysnyder60527 сағат бұрын
Well now I know what I’m doing this weekend.
@GatewoodBrown4 сағат бұрын
Get after it!
@arnsali198223 сағат бұрын
Dude you are such a nerd.
@SchaeferYaksКүн бұрын
Very cool! 🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾
@GatewoodBrown8 сағат бұрын
Thank you Schaefer!
@ombrom.6040Күн бұрын
I don't think I am ready kayaking the that river but I sure would love to fish the hell out of her
@benrichey2593Күн бұрын
The fact that you’re doing this with sit on tops and no helmets or life jackets shows that this is either mostly a float trip, or you are absolute morons.
@garyunruh6945Күн бұрын
Thank You for the youtube journey
@GatewoodBrownКүн бұрын
All worth it to interact with you and others in the comments!
@zemtek4202 күн бұрын
3:40 clearly you have never been up north like glacier. The rivers and creeks up north are so clear you can easily see the bottom. How ever the river you did in this video is very clear but still not as clear as up there. Even Yellowstone lake was very clear you could easily see down at least 6 feet.
@GatewoodBrownКүн бұрын
I’ve been to Montana/Wyoming/Idaho/Utah/Colorado/ New Mexico/California many times and those rivers can be incredible. I think this one is unexpected in a state like Oklahoma so it hits harder. Glacier you kinda expect beautiful streams haha
@zemtek42020 сағат бұрын
@@GatewoodBrown yea usually southern waters are muddy from all sediment from the north. I know here in Missouri only time we can see the bottom of a stream is if its less than like 3 feet deep.
@GatewoodBrown8 сағат бұрын
@@zemtek420 very true!
@visulino2 күн бұрын
One side is the US and the other Mexico, but which is which in your video?
@GatewoodBrownКүн бұрын
On the way up canyon Mexico is the left side. Way down is right side
@carolynharmon10782 күн бұрын
There are amazing cabins to stay in up there. Ive been snowmobiling for the weekend.i need to spend a summer weekend up there now! The mountains look even more amazing capped in white. Thats July, in the mountains of Utah❤
@GatewoodBrownКүн бұрын
Those cabins looked brilliant! I bet it’s amazing to snowmobile, I’ll have to check out some videos about it. A whole summer up there would be rad!
@Mr38thstreet3 күн бұрын
lovely video, good advertisement for eastern OK! Thanks for sharing.
@GatewoodBrown2 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching! Eastern OK is a hidden gem to our is staters for sure. We love it up there
@mihousebot30453 күн бұрын
The Ozarks don't extend into Oklahoma. The river itself doesn't leave Missouri, but the region itself includes a small part of NW Arkansas.
@GatewoodBrown3 күн бұрын
You’re way off on that one
@mihousebot30453 күн бұрын
@@GatewoodBrown I'm actually not. I've lived a stone's throw from & fished/swam in the Ozark river for 30+ years. Not sure where the hell you were, or thought you were- but it wasn't the Ozarks, pal. 🤷
@GatewoodBrown3 күн бұрын
@@mihousebot3045 nice, doesn’t change the fact that geology and geography doesn’t agree with you.
@mihousebot30453 күн бұрын
@@GatewoodBrown It actually does. You've clearly never been anywhere near the Ozarks and it shows. 🤦
@dylanfowler3503 күн бұрын
You ever bringing this style back?
@GatewoodBrown3 күн бұрын
It’s retired for good! The roll top backpack will be our main backpack for the next several years but I’m considering designing up another backpack with a zipper or similar closure
@ombrom.60404 күн бұрын
That is one nice river I bet trout fishing is great
@GatewoodBrown4 күн бұрын
Tons of trout in there! Saw a bunch but didn't have my gear
@panzer39644 күн бұрын
Mannnnnnnnn! I know it sucks, but some of us like the extended scenic videos! More more more!
@GatewoodBrown4 күн бұрын
The extended videos are great! It's essentially something I export when halfway through editing. I'll be sure to do extended cuts for all the major videos we do!
@AdventuresofAplusK4 күн бұрын
Another stunning kayak adventure! We gotta get back to Utah in the summer sometime 😍
@GatewoodBrown4 күн бұрын
Utah and Wyoming were kind of my western playground last summer. Hoping to spend more time up there again! Lisa and I just booked flights to Seattle so we will definitely be picking y'alls brain about what to do.
@gregturnbow70894 күн бұрын
Well, I finally have my kayak! I bought a vibe sea ghost 110. I can't wait to do some paddle camping, Thank you for the inspiration and the videos. It's still pretty chili here in Colorado, but soon!! Thanks again be safe be blessed.
@GatewoodBrown3 күн бұрын
Congrats on the new kayak! You’re about to have a great summer of paddling that’s for sure. So many wonderful places to explore in your state
@lilpoptart0074 күн бұрын
I have an old one of these from Vietnam, it’s a little worse for wear but it’s still holding together nicely. It has a serial number on it but it’s so faded I can’t read it anymore
@GatewoodBrown3 күн бұрын
That’s very interesting!
@Rebeccaln614 күн бұрын
❤❤ another awesome trip
@GatewoodBrown3 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for watching another one!
@AfterDark64 күн бұрын
Old man couldn’t stay afloat to save his life 😂
@GatewoodBrown4 күн бұрын
Respect to everyone who still sends it!
@AfterDark64 күн бұрын
Not hatin just for a kick out of it
@snoll4 күн бұрын
Just ran into this video. Really great job and it looks like the two of you had a great time! My family and I and some very close neighbors used to camp on the Frio starting back in the early 70's. I was about 11 years old but I promised myself that someday I would own a piece of the fabulous Frio River. About 27 years ago I was fortunate enough to purchase 3 acres with riverfront. I (and family and friends) have never regretted it! I go there every chance I get. I recognized almost everywhere you two filmed (LOL). Sorry to get to this video so late - but keep up the great job!
@GatewoodBrown3 күн бұрын
Thank you! Wow I bet the Frio was pretty magical back then. Less development and more flow. We like that! Glad you’ve been able to spend so much time out on the Frio for all these years. A wonderful place!
@RyanRossell5 күн бұрын
I really want one of these .. obviously its well balanced for a sit in top..my pelican blows for rapids and dlood water here in Missouri
@GatewoodBrown5 күн бұрын
Yeah the old town sportsans are super stable. Not much tipping over in this guy!
@RyanRossell5 күн бұрын
Definitely rule of thumb here...don't get turned sideways .awesome death defying testosterone sheet bro..hell yeah on this..
@GatewoodBrown5 күн бұрын
Ripper baby! Definitely an exciting ride haha
@danewiley42155 күн бұрын
9:38 bruh how tf did a tire get in the river. Beautiful spot, just sad to see that it's almost impossible to find a beautiful natural location that isn't negatively impacted by humans in some way. It looks like the tire is attached to a rope, I wonder what brain ded person was doing when they left that there.
@GatewoodBrown5 күн бұрын
Pretty sad indeed! I wonder if it was a rope swing that got washed away in a flood
@jamesgibson41005 күн бұрын
Hopefully the area is keeping all the illegal aliens out. If not, it will soon look just like the Rio Grande.
@ChopperChad6 күн бұрын
Thought this was how loading kayaks was done. Y’all been dead lifting these things up onto your roof?
@GatewoodBrown6 күн бұрын
Yeah I've been deadlifting them on lol. Glad you've been in the know longer than I and most others!
@Yayosantana086 күн бұрын
Where am i ?
@GatewoodBrown5 күн бұрын
Where is my mind?
@johnpartain67576 күн бұрын
Love it, man! Beautiful place. I love your new raft! I got a crew together and we did a 2-day on Village Creek again last month. This is the third time now to VC. We had a blast. Water levels were perfect around 200 cfs. Those big sand banks are great for camping! As always, thanks for giving me a break from my hectic work week, taking me away to a beautiful place, experiencing a virtual joy ride! Look forward to the next one!
@GatewoodBrown5 күн бұрын
Thanks John! Always a good day when I see your comment. VC is the dream during decent flows. White sand like you’ll find in Florida but deep in the Forrest’s of east tx. It’s all worth it to make these videos for the interactions I get from y’all!
@CookingWithMichaelD6 күн бұрын
I live in New England I love our greenery and all of our water. Years ago I went through Texas Arizona and absolutely hate that part of the country in terms of landscape. But this is a different story it's beautiful I would definitely be up for doing something like this
@GatewoodBrown5 күн бұрын
To each their own! I find desert landscapes to be brilliant since I live in a technical rain forest. Something about sheer rock features that gets me going. The scale is wild
@3DollarColorplus6 күн бұрын
You’re spot on man every summer I feel like I’m getting a tank of gas a week with how many spots I’m hitting from slc 😂
@GatewoodBrown5 күн бұрын
Dang I’m kind of jealous lol. You live in a solid place!!
@18jchandler7 күн бұрын
Gatewood can you do a full video all about packing food! Please it seems like the only obvious hole in your video lineup!
@GatewoodBrown7 күн бұрын
Maybe I’ll do a dedicated section of that on a gear list video! I pack a small soft cooler with ~6 frozen water bottles to use as a substitute for ice. That’s what keeps my burgers, lunch meat/cheese, fruit and beverages cold. Then in another sack I bring buns, tortillas, breakfast bars, and coffee making supplies
@urbanelectricstreetfighter66307 күн бұрын
😂😂😂bro you are in a class 1 😂
@GatewoodBrown7 күн бұрын
Class 2 for sure!
@wayneware90777 күн бұрын
Thanks for the last good word “not everthing in our outdoor world has to be a race!” Good Reminders 🙌🏽🤟🏽👍🏿
@GatewoodBrown7 күн бұрын
Exactly! There’s often a push to do the most intense route possible but spending the day out here reminded me that a slow, low mileage paddle can be refreshing and just as rewarding.
@matthewwilliams39787 күн бұрын
@gatewoodbrown is that Josh Johnson from Rosenberg TX? All of us grew up together back in the day! Small world love the channel!
@GatewoodBrown7 күн бұрын
It is!! He’s my college buddies brother in law so I was actually tagging along on their family trip. They were kind enough to include me
@matthewwilliams39787 күн бұрын
@@GatewoodBrown Haha. Small world man. Tell him Matt Williams said hello.
@GatewoodBrown7 күн бұрын
@@matthewwilliams3978 will do!
@craigraupe18107 күн бұрын
Great video and what a beautiful spot. Did you hike back to where you launched? How far was that?
@GatewoodBrown7 күн бұрын
Thank you! Yes I parked at the launch and then walked about a mile back to the car. Luckily the river snakes around some so the 1mi hike actually allowed for decent river time
@TxHornyToad7 күн бұрын
Another great story. I always happy to see your post show up.
@GatewoodBrown7 күн бұрын
Thanks THT! Been trying to make sure I post more this year so glad to hear it’s being well received. Always glad to see you show up in the comments!
@letsgetoutdoors7 күн бұрын
ah man.. dreaming of taking the kayak out.. soon!
@GatewoodBrown7 күн бұрын
You’re so close man!
@letsgetoutdoors7 күн бұрын
@@GatewoodBrown hopefully it doesn't do what it did last year -- rain every weekend but M-F was good...
@GatewoodBrown7 күн бұрын
@@letsgetoutdoors that would be the worst! I bet y’all have a good summer this year. Positive vibes being sent your way!
@letsgetoutdoors4 күн бұрын
@@GatewoodBrown positive vibes received.. we will have a good summer!
@Rebeccaln618 күн бұрын
❤❤ thanks for letting me live vicariously through YOU! God bless
@GatewoodBrown8 күн бұрын
You should visit this place too! A lot of the beauty can be experienced at the parking lot which is cool
@Natureexpressingitself8 күн бұрын
Beautiful river
@GatewoodBrown8 күн бұрын
Agreed!
@pablolopez11388 күн бұрын
beautiful video as always, those landscapes are incredible, Hi from Uruguay!
@GatewoodBrown8 күн бұрын
Stunning indeed. I bet you all have some very wonderful views too amigo!
@rangerdoc10298 күн бұрын
Of all your floats, I MUST do this one! Will you be uploading more raw footage?
@GatewoodBrown8 күн бұрын
Yes! This is one I’d recommend to anyone at all skill levels. The effort to reward ratio is very very high. And you could run multiple laps!
@RikuSpirit8 күн бұрын
Thanks for taking us along on your adventures Gatewood! As always, the music, storytelling, and scenery are combined so well.
@GatewoodBrown8 күн бұрын
Hey thanks for always watching! The scenery definitely carried this one. What a cool place!
@RikuSpirit8 күн бұрын
@@GatewoodBrown Have you ever paddled the Colorado River along the Nevada & Arizona border? I live in southern Nevada and out here the place to paddle is the Colorado river below the Hoover dam. There is a bit of Hoover dam history along the river, some hot springs scattered throughout and you can do an 11 mile paddle to Willow Beach or make it a multi-day trip and paddle all the way to Laughlin, Nevada.
@GatewoodBrown8 күн бұрын
@@RikuSpirit I have not but it looks beautiful from the videos I've watched. I don't spend any time out there but hey, maybe one day. The grand canyon would be cool to see from below and the section below hoover would make for another cool trip
@billy16738 күн бұрын
That water is beautiful.
@GatewoodBrown8 күн бұрын
Totally agree man. Crazy
@RiverKingsKayak8 күн бұрын
An awesome little float!!
@GatewoodBrown8 күн бұрын
Thanks pete! I think you'd enjoy all the hiking and paddling the Uinta Mtns have to offer. Too bad it is so far from both of us!
@KentuckyWoodsman8 күн бұрын
Looked like an amazing paddle Gatewood!
@GatewoodBrown8 күн бұрын
This was one of the more enjoyable day trips for sure! Everything worked out and the tranquility was hard to beat. Hope you've been well!
@milliehowes64938 күн бұрын
The people that you saw at 3:20 are my brother, husband, our friends and their dog on a camping trip last July! We live in Salt Lake and camp at Christmas Meadows every year! I'm glad you got to enjoy one of our favorite places 😊 (we didn't have much luck with the fishing this time around)
@GatewoodBrown7 күн бұрын
Now this is awesome, what a small world and so glad that you commented with the backstory. It was funny when they showed up because of the timing. They had no clue my camera was set up but it’s all good haha. Tough to hear about the fishing! I saw several along the path but didn’t have a pole to make any casts. Christmas meadows is a wonderful place and I’m glad y’all visit often!
@timkern1778 күн бұрын
You have no idea how many miles I put on my vehicle a year traveling to the Utah Backcountry. About 14,000 last year. 🥴 Well, I also travel to the Upper Green as well.
@GatewoodBrown8 күн бұрын
Holy cow I'd say you've covered it all! But then again, Utah is massive and mostly off grid so there's probably a lifetimes worth of traveling to do in that state along. I can dig it!
@BushkayakersAustralia8 күн бұрын
Man you have so many beautiful places to paddle in the US . Great video . We always find the most chilled places to paddle in our sea kayaks . were not in it for the adrenalin we are in it for the chill vibes and natures beauty .
@GatewoodBrown8 күн бұрын
I agree! That is one of the great things about the US and its scale. Absolutely massive with so much varied terrain. Balancing adrenaline and chill vibes is definitely the goal. Have a great day!
@johnvishnesky51688 күн бұрын
Love the pack raft float! That's a cool little river!
@GatewoodBrown8 күн бұрын
Me too! So easy to carry it into an obscure access point haha