10 DAY WILDERNESS CANOE TRIP || Lessons From The Allagash

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Big Land is the story of 4 friends embarking on the adventure of a lifetime in search of a wildness seldom found in the urban sprawl of the Anthropocene. In an effort to better understand America’s first sport fish, and the eastern seaboard’s only native trout, filmmakers and anglers Chase and Aimee Bartee lead a canoe expedition into North America’s last great and unexplored frontier; Labrador. There’s only one problem, they’ve never even paddled a canoe before.
Driven by a 15 year old rumor of an untouched and forgotten Brook Trout nirvana, Chase and Aimee, accompanied by Chris Sinclair, a Nova Scotian fishing guide and Dylan Markey, a registered Maine whitewater guide journey into the unknown. Injuries, bear encounters, hordes of bloodthirsty insects and dangerous weather force the team to adapt quickly to their new sub arctic home, or risk returning empty handed. With the fish proving to be as elusive and fleeting as the dancing Aurora above them, the crew soon discovers that their experiences on the Labrador tundra are bigger than any one fish, person, or adventure. They find themselves journeying through culture and time, trading in the shackles of the modern world for a life lived more deliberately, aligned with the rhythms of the river.
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[@graysonridge4080]

The sound design in this deserves an award.

[@TightLoops]

Aw thanks so much, Grayson! I work super hard on sound. Always rewarding when people notice.

[@vibratingstring]

@@TightLoops It's all about the coconuts.

[@gabrielm.4554]

Yes the sound design is great! The narrator, however, is sooo hard to listen to... bombastic, monotone, and a very bizarre cadence- but he does sound like i'd expect someone with these resources and time to sound like.

[@TightLoops]

@@gabrielm.4554 The narrator is me, dude! You can just address me like an adult. Sorry you had such a hard time listening to me, I guess you can't please everyone. I also have no idea what you mean about what you'd "expect" me to sound like. Or, I should say, I know exactly what you mean, but I'm going to pretend I don't as to give you the benefit of the doubt. Because if that's the way you go around thinking about ANYONE you haven't met, and know literally nothing about, then that would be a real bummer. We also have no resources, FYI, we self fund everything on a shoe string and literally live in our car, so, goes to show you never know what someone else's experience might be.

[@gabrielm.4554]

@@TightLoops it’s the internet, your “resources” are more than just liquid capitol and I’ll apologize if I’ve offended but I remain firm in my observation. Excellent editing, sound design, story board, concept ,and execution... the narration just misses the authenticity of everything else. Amazing video though, 9/10.

[@samcarter7731]

As a beginner filmmaker in SE Alaska, I came to realize that the flashy film tutorials i am seeing would not tell the story of the landscapes and experiences I having. I instead felt pressure in my productions. This is one of the channels that is a tutorial with out trying to be. It gives me permission to not feel pressure about film trends and let nature be the director knowing that a timeless art form can arise from practice. Wonderful filming ans storytelling! These films will be therapy to others generations to come.

[@katiejenkins4532]

I know what you mean, Sam! There is something so enjoyable and comfortable at the way they flow so naturally and effortlessly. Theres nothing pretentious about this beautiful footage. We all have to work very hard to not take anything more than the bare minimum of what we need and to leave nothing behind in our wake✨✨✨💫💫💫💫💥✨🌟🌟🌟💫💥💥💥✨🌟🌟🌟💫💥💫💫✨✨✨✨🌟🌟🌟🌟💫💫💫💫💥💥💥💥💫🔥

[@nickhammer6408]

You my friend live it you don't have to sell it people will want the content , entertainment and experience to some degree.... Like I said follow your heart and do what you do. Alaska is awesome , much like the Allagash and Maine. Just bigger and even more wild.

[@t3br00k35]

Just make sure you spend at least 3k on your camera.

[@ronkirk5099]

The Yukon R. (+ the headwater lakes) or the Mackenzie R. (or better yet, one of its' drainages - Summit lake to the Crooked R. to the Williston reservoir to the Peace R. to the Slave R. to Great Slave Lake to the Mackenzie R.) are also awesome paddles. I spent 12 weeks solo in a canoe on the Yukon R. and 14 weeks solo in a sea kayak on the Mackenzie drainage. Lots of wildlife, no designated campsites, and I only saw a couple of other paddlers each trip.

[@st3ph3nt4n]

Thank you for this "In order to experience the good and beautiful, we often have to push through the difficult"

[@TightLoops]

You're welcome. Thank YOU!

[@wildsofmaine9259]

Excellent video. As a registered Maine guide who does this very trip, I felt you captured the essence of the waterway perfectly! Well done!

[@TightLoops]

Thank you! You're so lucky! We can't wait to go back.

[@nicholaswhite4526]

This very well may be the best cinematography I have ever seen between the video and music and dialogue. Absolutely beautiful great job 👏!

[@sleigh4019]

This is also were I learned to fly h fish in 8 th grade ..won a trip from the old towns sportsman show with a chatloic charity .. Me and like 7 city.kids I was from Maine ..it was amazing time and with a new orvis passed from my grand dad I had a time of my life for 9 days

[@photerm7320]

You narrative is portraying youthfulness and naiveness. Your storyline is very cohesive to the flowing imageries of passing water and sky. Very artistic and visually appealing story. Excellent job!

[@seanmessamore1190]

I've watched this video 30 plus times and I own an old town canoe myself. It breathes every essence of adventure and leaves me yearning for remote Maine waters.excellent video, keep on filming.

[@caseycravens7062]

I enjoy your videos immensely. They're beautifully shot and edited, and your narration is understated but poetic. Your backstory as a couple adds a romantic resonance at the heart of exploration.

[@brianlamb5406]

Super jealous. You are living the dream!

[@davemcgaha]

The Allagash is hands down my favorite wilderness trip ever. You stayed at 3 of the same campsites I stayed at my last time there. Also, that wind on Eagle lake is legit! As a filmmaker myself I give your production mad props.

[@TightLoops]

Thanks a lot, Dave! It's easily one of our favorites now too. Can't wait to go back!

[@kapalmer9]

Chase and Aimee, I LOVE your work. To me, it stands out among all other adventure/fly fishing film. The storytelling, soundtrack, and gorgeous slow motion imagery combine to create a refreshing departure from a lot of the videos out there that are the fast-paced, super upbeat, grip n’ grin type of stuff. Plus the fact that you’re partners in adventure and partners in life makes it that much more unique. Can’t wait to watch Big Land !

[@TightLoops]

Aw thanks Keith. We appreciate that. We're lucky to be able to connect with folks like you who like our work. Its areal pleasure making this stuff and being able to get such positive feedback. Hope you like Big Land, we're really proud of it!

[@josephallen19]

amazing!

[@TightLoops]

Aaay Joe! Big and long time fans of yours! Thanks for the love. Did youtube spit this out to you from the algorithm or did someone suggest it We have some mutual friend I think so I wasn't sure.

[@josephallen19]

@@TightLoops algorithm

[@TightLoops]

@@josephallen19 wow, thanks youtube. Anyway, glad you liked it man, love your stuff!

[@daveasearles]

Video production sound everything was just amazing

[@dolbydarma]

Every single shot was flawless, what a gorgeous film! Thank you for Sharing.

[@TightLoops]

Thanks so much! It was a lot of fun to make.

[@BrynjarSkartland]

Amazing storytelling! This is the first video I've seen from your channel, and it definitely got me hooked. I don't know if you always do this, but I was scrolling through the comments, and your answers were truly remarkable. Don't think I've ever seen anyone answer their viewers with considerate and helpful answers like you. You are a truly inspiring person

[@TightLoops]

Thanks Bryan! I try my best to answer everyone patiently and honesty, even when they are being jerks. We upload videos because we want to share them with people, so if someone takes the time to watch and discuss some part of it, we try and make the time to have that conversation. Our channel is small, so its pretty sustainable at the moment, but I hope I mange to find the time to respond in the future as well.

[@Mast3rChris]

What a spectacular and beautiful film! Thank you so much for showing us such an incredible excursion! You two will remember that trip for years to come. Extraordinary!

[@TightLoops]

Thanks! And yes we sure will!

[@uziz8353]

just beautiful and mesmerizing...and what a beautiful experience. thank you for sharing with us.

[@gracebolster4090]

The sounds is amazing!!! I’ve never watched a video with such detail in sound editing. The images are stunning as well, great job. I can tell a lot of work went into this

[@bushcraft765]

Love your videos I lived in Maine for 12 years and ran the allagash when I was 12 it's was a trip of a lifetime.. especially when we turned our canoes into a seal boat to cross one of the lakes faster on a windy day..

[@phildlight]

Incredible. Fantastic photography. Big Land is so good... So, so good. You guys make the most beautiful films.

[@TightLoops]

Thanks Philip!

[@beautyofthebackcountry]

Your films are so moving and engaging. Thanks for continuing to make wonderful films of natural environments that we love!

[@SupermanBB]

Incredible work. The story telling, the cinematic footage, the editing, the audio, even the narration. All on damn point!

[@BackWoodsAngling102]

Absolutely incredible. I live up here in Maine and fish all around there frequently, and it is by far my favorite part of the United States I’ve been to. This video captured it so perfectly.

[@TightLoops]

Thanks! You're super lucky to live up there. We adore the rocky mountain west, and hope to build a home there someday, but there's something so special about the north woods as well. In a perfect world we'll be able to split our time between the two.

[@unatommer]

Wow that was fantastic. I was just looking for canoe reviews and now you got me wanting to travel to Maine!

[@marcuslong2917]

Just finished Big Land. Unbelievable film. Thank you for documenting something worth sharing with not only the fly fishing community but the outdoor community in general. It was everything I hoped it would be. I loved every minute. Thank you.

[@TightLoops]

Thanks so much for supporting us and the film, Marcus! We feel really lucky to have been able to document it.

[@BackcountryTripper]

Very well done video, I really enjoyed this. I'm just counting the days to my canoe trip and this video just excites me even more. Cheers, Dave.

[@TightLoops]

Thanks, Dave! Nothing like the anticipation of a good trip! Have fun!

[@ecurtis9077]

Great video! Thanks for sharing. Sound and video work is excellent. I love watching Allagash trip videos, my trip down (or really UP) the river was amazing, I really want to do it again.

[@TightLoops]

Oh man us too! Get out there man times a wastin'! And thanks for the kind words

[@4amwaj]

dont know how many times ive watched this... just stunning.

[@jojofirminlabricot6381]

Beautifull images! And I love how the story is told

[@TightLoops]

Thanks so much! We really appreciate it!

[@justinhetrick968]

I absolutely love this trip! I have did half of it with my grandfather when I was 15, and then we went back again and did almost the whole length, about 110 miles i believe when I was 18. This video captured the sheer beauty of that landscape. I plan to do this trip again soon and cannot wait to return to this location. Your video really took me back. Thanks again!

[@HigherElevations]

Beautiful! Definitely on the bucket list. Looking forward to watching Big Land.

[@TightLoops]

Thanks! You won't be disappointed! And yeah the Allagash was incredible. It's on our bucket list to go back 😂 . Maybe no cameras next time. As fun as it is to make these I'd love to do a trip where I get to look through my own eyes a little more instead of a screen/viewfinder.

[@HigherElevations]

@@TightLoops That's always the dilemma of having a love for the outdoors & filmmaking. Capture the moment or savior the moment. I struggle with that during every shoot... Anyways, we appreciate your work and dedication to give a window in and means of escape.

[@TightLoops]

@@HigherElevations Thanks, we're trying. When all's said and done its a real pleasure and honor to be able to share this stuff with people and get this kind of feeback. Thanks for supporting what we do

[@georgemilinkovic4120]

Speechless. Very inspiring. I am considering to paddle around Eagle and Churchill lakes. After watching your film I am convinced I will do it.

[@brianwofford3831]

Thanks for the great video. It is my first step in researching for a possible Allagash trip in the fall of 2021.

[@burseyfam]

The first time I canoed the Allagash was in 1991 when I was 15 with my older brother and a couple friends. It captured my imagination and the desire to seek out wilderness experiences for the rest of my life. I returned to the Allagash in 1992 with my wife of one year. She still loved me when we pulled out at the town of Allagash. We will celebrate 32 years this winter. My 3rd trip was with my younger brother before he went away to college in 94. Wall diving the Caribbean, making a jump turn into a steep couloir and pushing through life's rapids started with a canoe trip down the Allagash.

[@WildTroutNZ]

very cool, I love the outro (and intro at the same time) for your next big adventure - awesome footage and sound design... keep them coming.

[@TightLoops]

Thanks! You should consider renting or buying the full Labrador film vimeo.com/ondemand/bigland I know it's a bummer to pay, but I think it's worth it if I do so say so myself. It'll make its way on here eventually, but probably not for at least the next 6 months, possibly a year.

[@tavaresoutdoors9454]

It’s been 10-12 year since I’ve been on the Allagash I now live in the Midwest far from Maine but this video brought back such awesome memories for me thank you really !!! Thank you 🙏🏻

[@TightLoops]

Glad you enjoyed it! Glad we could transport you back for a little while. We can't wait to be back either.

[@jamesbernardin4052]

Very nicely done. This film captures the experience of canoeing The Allagash. I have guided, hunted and fished in that country for many years. My wife and I managed a sporting camp on Round Pond, just south of Allagash Lake, back in 2008.

[@petertomhave5714]

As a college student moving to Maine from Minnesota, this reminds me so much of northern Minnesota and the Boundary Waters. Watching this makes me so eager to get out and see the beauty that Maine has to offer! What an amazing video and story.

[@Zordy21]

You'll love maine my dude. Welcome

[@precisionanglingYT]

Well done. Definitely a stretch I’ve always wanted to fish. Such beautiful country we have here in Maine

[@TightLoops]

We'd love to go back and spend more time just fishing Allagash Lake/Stream. It's probably the best brook trout water on the waterway. We were so concerned about staying on schedule we didn't get to relax and fish too much, but on that crystal clear afternoon paddling across the lake you could easily see 20 feet to the bottom, and we cruised over and spooked some 3-4 pound brutes.

[@Fireball-nx6mq]

great representation of canoe tripping for a modern audience.

[@CKY_83]

Entertaining, educational and inspirational. I love the way you two capture the natural world. I truly feel I am there amongst the elements with you on your journey. Best content on KZbin. Well done!

[@TightLoops]

Thanks so much dude we really appreciate it!

[@mundo472]

JOY!! Congrats on landing The Big One! (Love this prelude, too!)

[@TightLoops]

Thank you thank you 🙏

[@Hockeyfan9884]

I have been born and lived my life in the Big Land, LABRADOR , My home. Good video and thanks for sharing.

[@TightLoops]

You're a lucky, lucky man, Steve!

[@andrewfelldown]

The quality of this video was known within the first minute so I went to subscribe and was shocked to see less than 10k you guys will blow up on youtube. Keep it up!

[@TightLoops]

Thanks so much, Andrew! We aren't very good KZbinrs, by the book, and I think the algorithms recognize that. But we'll keep making films and plugging away at it. Who knows, maybe one day we'll get our shit together enough to be posting weekly videos etc, but for now we'll keep trying to make a couple good flicks a year and hope that people find them 😂

[@TFFOutdoors]

You two are a true inspiration! Living the dream!

[@TightLoops]

Thanks, dude! I don't know about "the dream" but we're definitely doing the best to live ours.

[@davidmiller1366]

What a beautiful place to fish wild keep posting these lovely place folks thanks

[@TightLoops]

Its pretty special for sure!

[@TheCampingCanuck]

Well done ✅. I really enjoyed the transition around 8:08. Your filming and editing skills are excellent!

[@richo1177]

I'm planning a canoe fishing trip in a lovely little river in cape York Australia, 8 days and 90km down a remote river which has plenty of crocodiles in it, some longer than the 16ft canoe I have for the trip, thoroughly looking forward to this adventure in 2023

[@rabidhunter66]

Love it guys!! I live in Maine and have been in the "Gash" a few times and you made it look just as beautiful as it is.

[@TightLoops]

Thanks! You're lucky to live on such a beautiful patch of the earth. We can't wait to do it again!

[@dougcolafella9384]

Fantastic work. Captured the essence of wilderness canoe camping perfectly!

[@TightLoops]

Thanks, Doug! We tried our best

[@Brian-Hansen]

I applaud you for this effort. Hard enough to do just the boating and camping part. Let alone shooting a film while you are at it. Great determination and work here! The battery management in the bush is no small task in itself.

[@TightLoops]

Thanks Brian! It was definitely a major trial and error process figuring out a workflow for longform wilderness shooting. Solar was a big help, but we still had to be pretty wise with power management. It helped us iron out a lot though going into the production of our feature film Big Land. Check it out if you get the time/means: vimeo.com/ondemand/bigland

[@Brian-Hansen]

@@TightLoops I will certainly check it out. I have produced my share of remote content, and the logistics are a great challenge.

[@Sirskibumsalot]

Wow .....awesome video and great work out there you 2 !! I have been fly fishing out of my old town canoe for the last 8 years , from Idaho, Texas , northern CA rivers to the San Diego lagoons .....and its a great way to get at the fish 🎣 . never have done any sort of rapids thou ....so congrats on doing so in your canoe 👍😀. thanks as always for the videos you send our way ....they are works of art. I will leave you with a quote ....( There is a reason it's called the great outdoors .....if it we're called the great ass kicker of man , who would want to go there ) Teddy Roosevelt .... I have had my arrssss handed to me a few times out there ..... 😂 stay safe , have fun , enjoy the world !

[@TightLoops]

Canoeing is the best! Rapids are easier than you might think. We were scared to death going into it, now it's one of our favorite things to do. Haven't dumped bad yet though so we could always change our minds 😂

[@DanielleRootes]

I just wanted to say that your video on the Allagash is beautiful and your trailer at the end is absolutely incredible. The music gave your trailer a wild feel and gave me goosebumps. The mosquito seen was terrifying but beautiful!! Extraordinary!

[@TightLoops]

Thanks again Danielle. Keep in touch and let us know how the NFCT project shapes up!

[@luisrodrigues2629]

this is the most beautiful video i´ve seen in my life, Thank you for sharing !

[@TightLoops]

Wow, thats saying a lot Luis! Thank you so much!

[@diderichlangmannen]

Great work, guy‘s! I love you. Never stop ...

[@TightLoops]

We pinky promise!

[@OutsideChronicles]

Incredible video, really enjoyed the composition. Heading to the Allagash in a couple of weeks. This video really got me psyched!

[@rogersroad]

I lead a half dozen trips on the Allagash in the 90’s and you captured it beautifully!

[@TightLoops]

Thanks! You're lucky to have spent so much time on the 'gash

[@the.magnus]

This is so beautiful, ty for making this movie and sharing. Please make more !

[@TightLoops]

Thanks! We're working on it!

[@jeffcameron3180]

What a great video! So well shot and your color grading is incredible!

[@alexcoellor]

Awesome the way they exposed every single sound.. great director and editor 👏👍

[@thomastero4662]

Awesome video. Really love your work. Just watched your Montana road trip one as well. Inspiring.

[@busbystandup1337]

Gorgeous film... makes your audience feel like they're paddling along with you. And 11:05 couldn't be more on point.

[@TightLoops]

Thanks so much!

[@ginetteperron5002]

Wow, this is absolutely inspiring!! Amazing video and narration!

[@TightLoops]

Thanks so much, Ginette!

[@holdenmc6]

Great short film! Will be checking out the Big Lands film when I get some time to sit down and take it all in. I really enjoyed the shots from the Old Town canoe factory, a part of their business is right up the road from where I live. Hope you can continue to come back to Maine and make more films it's truly a vast state with lots of big woods and water to explore. We are very lucky to have access to so much land hassle free.

[@TightLoops]

No kidding! Yeah the factory was really neat to see in person. And we spend a lot of time in Maine. There's still so much left to see!

[@notquiteultralight1701]

This was incredible!! Thank you both!!

[@granthenderson2146]

Great film, great journey! Thanks for sharing this with us all.

[@TightLoops]

Thanks so much, Grant!

[@daled8221]

Beautiful & very well done! Thanks for sharing!

[@TightLoops]

Thanks, Dale!

[@pauldalia2451]

Hey tight loops, I lived in Connecticut, moved to Maryland fished the savage an caught a thick 17inch native brook, the savage is one of my favorites, thanks for the videos,

[@TightLoops]

Wow, no kidding! It's such beautiful place, and one of the best brook trout fisheries in mid-atlantic. That being said, sounds like you still caught a rare trophy!

[@nickhopper2420]

I've probably said it before but....you guys are the best. Thanks for creating.

[@TightLoops]

Aw thanks, Nick. You're the best too

[@DanoLXF]

I made the journey twenty years ago solo, definitely not for the feint of heart. I packed everything light except for food, If you're planning on a 7 day trip bring enough food for 21 because you will need the energy. Well done!

[@TightLoops]

yeah, depending on the wind on the big lakes it can be bruuuuutal. Lots of folks on here like to act tough, but they don't know how bad it can be when you're out there. Especially alone!

[@DanoLXF]

@@TightLoops I was loaded real light which left me high in the water, add that to a lot of windy days and you'll be hurting for sure.

[@billsherk9198]

Another great video. You two keep inspiring me. Can’t wait for the next one. Tight lines

[@TightLoops]

Thanks Bill! You should consider checking out the newest feature! vimeo.com/ondemand/bigland

[@littlebuddyFilms]

Beautiful film! Thank you for sharing your adventure.

[@TightLoops]

Thank YOU!

[@chriscampbell2969]

You guys get it!!! The satisfaction of the river and the connection to it we all need. It’s who we are. Love that connection!!! Like the river is saying...... where have you been????

[@TightLoops]

Totally Chris! Every time we leave the river we can't wait to get back.

[@AshaCattette]

As someone who had a bad canoe experience in the past, watching your short film on paddling the Allagash made me want to get out there and do it too. Though I do NOT have the experience or endurance to take on such a challenge, I applaud you and Amiee both for succeeding. Now I can’t wait to see Labrador!

[@TightLoops]

Start small! Make a couple of trips in easy to access, relatively save environments, and you wouldn't believe how quickly that confidence and experience will shoot up.

[@jasonrichards3373]

Bravo bravo! Wish I could like this 100 times. You folks set the bar high

[@TightLoops]

Thanks Jason, we truly appreciate it!

[@bingodingo1067]

i'm sure you guys are stoked and grateful for 10k subs but god damn you deserve sooooooo much more this is incredible

[@TightLoops]

Aw thanks so much! Yeah we're stoked for sure, but we don't really consider ourselves "KZbinrs" per se, so our subs aren't really the goal. We just appreciate what a great platform KZbin can be for sharing our films, so we upload them here as well as other places. We are super inconsistent etc, and outside of some embarrassingly clickbaity titles, we don't really play the KZbin game very well, which is definitely reflected in our metrics. Super stoked people are finding us anyway though, and definitely appreciate the kind words!

[@Thymallus1965]

Great to see some film form you again. Thank you. Torben, Denmark

[@TightLoops]

Thanks, Torben!

[@goldenratfishing4411]

Nice a new film!! I love watching your work!!

[@TightLoops]

Thanks! I know its a drag to have to pay, but if you like our stuff you should really consider checking this out: vimeo.com/ondemand/bigland Its by far our best!

[@robxyz2926]

I did this same trip (Johnson's Pond to Allagash Village) with my son and a few other friend in August 2019. This video was on the money. It was truly one of the most amazing adventures I've ever done. We took photos with my I-phone, but just couldn't get a good photo of the night sky. Your time-laps video of the sky was perfect. I can't wait to do this trip again.

[@TightLoops]

oh man thats amazing! Such a cool place. We can't wait to do it again. How were the water levels last august?

[@robxyz2926]

Water level was fine. Bottomed out a few times through the Allagash Stream. But for the most part, it was good.

[@thewindrider1]

The most informative video. Wonderful photography.

[@mreye47]

Amazing piece of work. Your cinematography, score and dialog are wonderful. Very inspiring. I hope these outdoor companies are sponsoring you, great advertising for them as well. I have been wanting to do something like that for years, sans film of course. I bet all the camera equipment made the journey that much more difficult.

[@TightLoops]

Thanks Jared! We're sponsored, but these days that mostly means gear trades etc. Slowly but surely we're figuring out ways to make a living with this stuff. And yeah, the filmmaking side adds a whole new dimension to backcountry travel. Anyway, get out there and do it, time flies if you let it!

[@JoeOceanside]

Amazing film, I love the footage and editing. The storyline was great too. Was that a night time timelapse of the milky way? That was epic

[@TightLoops]

Thanks so much! yeah it was, the super dark skies in Maine make it pretty easy to capture, but with long exposure you can see way more than the naked eye. If you've got a camera that can take a 10-15 second exposures or more, head out into a dark area and take some pictures, I think you'd be surprised what you can capture! The timelapse part is no different than shooting during the day, just a timed batch of photos taken in succession.

Utterly amazing. This filled me with a sense of adventure, wonder, fear, excitement, purpose and more. There is much to overcome when endeavoring to undertake such feats - courage being a must. Thank you so much for sharing your adventure with us. I hope to see more.

[@TightLoops]

Thanks so much! Glad it translated, because we certainly felt all that stuff as well. Can't always say we are filled with courage before these adventures, but definitely are afterwards. The best feeling.

@@TightLoops Well, fear, excitement, wonder, desire, etc can all lead to courage subsequent to adventure, so I'd say you're right on par. Courage is more a fallout than a motivator. ;-)

[@TightLoops]

@ Well said!

[@natedoseck6824]

Everything you guys do is just amazing!!

[@TightLoops]

Thanks so much! Don't forget to check out our latest if you can find the time/money vimeo.com/ondemand/bigland I promise it's worth it 😁

[@tylerlivermore494]

Super talented filmmaking! Only thing I didn’t understand were the shots of the woman just staring off rather melancholic, when I’m out in the wilderness I can’t stop smiling!

[@TightLoops]

Thanks Tyler! I wouldn't say Aimee is melancholic, more like quiet and introspective. We do lots of smiling out there too, but a lot of the time when we're being silly we prefer to just be silly with each other, instead of jamming the camera in each others faces. When we are intently watching the horizon it's a much more natural time to document.

[@ExploreTheBackcountry]

Wow! This is amazing!! Going to check out the full length, pronto!

[@TightLoops]

Right on man! We're huge fans of yours. Binged pretty much all your content last winter. Can't wait to see everything you got up to this past season! And thanks a lot for the support. Hope you like "Big Land"!

[@ExploreTheBackcountry]

@@TightLoops wow!! Thanks crew. Love your production quality. I doubt I could ever come close. Big inspiration. Haven't watched Big Land yet, but we'll double back when we do. Got a list of must watch paddling vids for a long, cold winter's day and it's in the #1 slot 😁

[@NishiFish]

Such a sweet video. So insightful and meaningful. Thank you!

[@TightLoops]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@brianwofford3831]

Great video! I really enjoyed it. I am researching a trip there in the fall of 2021.

[@WildFlyProductions]

Congrats on 10K guys, well deserved ✊🏻

[@TightLoops]

Thanks dude! We're terrible KZbinrs, but we're psyched that people are finding us anyway!

[@sleigh4019]

I love the allagash ...the east branch is a fun trip also.. Maine's great place

[@michaelheath6927]

Just wanted to comment on how beautiful this video was. I'm just a casual youtube watcher, but it's apparent how much time and effort went into the production of this. Hats off... I might have to send this to a buddy who I'm trying to convince to take the trip with me haha.

[@gabrielclaussen1181]

Sound design was fantastic, extremely well done

[@TightLoops]

Thanks Gabriel!

[@md-ln4fp]

Bigfoot Country, very well made video. Maine is beautiful. Do one on the Pacific Crest Trail or Appalachian Trail. Amazing footage. Thank you.

[@TightLoops]

Thanks! Both are on the bucket list. I don't know that we'd make films about them since they are so well covered already, but maybe!

[@RileyOutside]

This was really beautiful :)

[@williamemmons8816]

At 55 I paddled the allagash from telos thoroughfare to telos dam and back out to Chamberlain and the rest of the trip. I will get to Johnson pond and paddle through Allagash lake and little Allagash falls to Chamberlain. The absolute best outbound trip I have done . Nice job with the video!

[@TightLoops]

An amazing trip for sure. I hope we're still out there doing it in our 50's and beyond! Kudos, William!

[@fullmetalfishing8228]

Absolutely beautiful video! So well done, great work!

[@TightLoops]

Thank you so much!

[@k.n.v.b1113]

WOW great cinematography ! and a epic adventure please make more !

[@TightLoops]

Thanks so much! We're working on it!

[@jakelawrie1006]

Editing and filming so good I feel like I was there

[@TightLoops]

Thanks so much, Jake!

[@medtech1a]

What a wonderful area to just paddle through that area. Great video.

[@TightLoops]

it sure is ;)

[@medtech1a]

KZbin has open my eyes to so many places since it began. Plus what a wonderful place to fly fish.

[@TightLoops]

@@medtech1a Totally! KZbin and social media is at its best when its showing us how many beautiful and wonderful places we have worth experiencing and protecting.