3 Day Solo Kayak Camp | Buffalo National River | Bonafide RVR 119 | Adventure | Nature | Solo

Ep.1 of 5. Starting 19Dec2023 a 3 day float down the Buffalo National River. 56 hours of no human contact. Put in at Rush on the Buffalo National River and take out at Ships Ferry on the White River. From Rush to the confluence of the Buffalo National River and the White River is a little over 24 miles. From the confluence to Ships Ferry on the White River is about 6 miles. 3 days full of kayaking, camping, fishing, checking out caves and so much more. Please like and subscribe if you enjoy the content.

[@ervinslens]

Absolutely gorgeous scenery my friend, so nicely filmed and edited! Your narration fits perfectly!

[@UncleDavidOutdoors]

Thanks @evinslens! I just got done checking out your channel. That comment means a lot to me coming from someone with a channel like yours.

[@ervinslens]

@@UncleDavidOutdoors I am truly grateful

[@perfectleveladventurefishi619]

good stuff

[@UncleDavidOutdoors]

Thank you @perfectleveladventurefishi619!

[@ranpat86]

Great video series. Throughly enjoyed it. I did take a pause when you started and said it was 18 degrees! That was a very cold start to your trip but by the time you ended you were in a t-shirt. I’ve floated the Niangua River in Missouri numerous times but this upcoming May we have a 3 day, 2 night trip planned on the Buffalo National River starting at Ponca low water bridge. I love being in nature and away from human contact for a while. It helps to recharge the mental batteries. Nothing beats nature to bring peace and calm. Hopefully you will have more great trips you can share in the future.

[@UncleDavidOutdoors]

Thanks @ranpat86! Glad you enjoyed. Many more to come. I'll have to check out the Niangua River. I hope it works out for you with the water levels to put in at Ponca. That only runs when we are getting rain. You can always do a stretch further down the river. The section of river in this video runs all the time. I actually just got back a couple hours ago from a 3 day float from Ponca to Pruitt. Video should come out on Saturday.

[@ranpat86]

@@UncleDavidOutdoors try to float the Niangua early or late in the season. It can be very busy during the warmer months. Looking forward to see that video. Hopefully when we go in May the water level will be good. Who do you use for a shuttle service?

[@UncleDavidOutdoors]

lol my shuttle service is family or friends. I'm somewhat local. Once school gets out the Buffalo National River is very busy also. Weekdays are not as bad, but the weekends your dodging people more than rocks and trees. If your anywhere around Cotter AR you should stop by OMTC. Its a kayak shop I work at.

[@thomasc7332]

Great video, thanks. How do you like that Aqua Bound paddle? I just purchased one.

[@UncleDavidOutdoors]

Thank you @thomasc7332! Aqua Bound and Bending Branches are great paddles and companies. I work at a kayak store and both companies are so easy to work with. Getting into carbon paddles is nice. Buy once cry once as they say.

[@thomasc7332]

@@UncleDavidOutdoors Thank you very much for taking the time to respond. I'm looking forward to trying it.

[@airwolf61970]

What kayak is that? Is it a good choice for this?

[@UncleDavidOutdoors]

@airwolf61970 That is a Bonafide RVR 119 river fishing kayak. It has a loose primary stability but a strong secondary stability. Also has good rocker in it. That adds up to a very agile moving water kayak. It is a little sluggish on flat water due to the rocker in it but the drop down skeg helps with the tracking. I Work at a kayak store in Cotter Arkansas called OMTC. If your in the area you should stop by, you will be in kayak heaven. Yes that is a great choice for creeks and rivers.

[@thecajunspoon2855]

I have the ss127. How do you think it will handle the river?

[@UncleDavidOutdoors]

Thanks for the view and comment @thecajunspoon2855. The SS127 is a great kayak but not so much for moving water. Light flow or more open moving water is ok but not for faster moving or quicker decisions/turns. The strong primary stability on the SS127 will work against you in current. The great tracking of it will make it hard to get around obstacles. Bonafide makes 2 great river/creek kayaks. The RS117 and the one I'm in RVR119. The hulls are designed for moving water. They have rocker in them (ark from bow to stern on the bottom). That makes them spin way easier. Pluss they have looser primary. That makes you able to tilt/lean the kayak. Hope that helps you out @thecajunspoon2855.

[@thecajunspoon2855]

I plan on taking it to the buffalo river in April I just wanted to see if anyone had any experience with them

[@UncleDavidOutdoors]

What part of the Buffalo? I've been on the SS127. I work at a kayak shop.

[@thecajunspoon2855]

@@UncleDavidOutdoors Boxley to Ponca then to Kyles landing from Ponca

[@UncleDavidOutdoors]

Not saying you can't make it down in a SS127. May make a better story. Hope you get good water levels when you go. That upper part drains out quick. What other kayaks going @thecajunspoon2855?