6-Day Solo Wilderness Camping Trip in Algonquin Park

[@carolwilson9341]

Being laid up with a knee replacement I have been watching your videos back to back as they calm and relax me. They bring back so many wonderful memories of canoe trips we took in the 70's and 80's to Quetico and Killarney. Our gear then was cumbersome and bulky and our canoe a heavy fiberglass and as I always packed too much we were never able to single carry. I would plan our routes accordingly with shorter and fewer portages. However we had some wonderful experiences and now I can watch younger adventurers appreciate what a beautiful province we live in. As you said, keep doing what you love to do while you are able because some day that will change. I am looking forward to watching more 2024 trips.

[@kevinthewild]

I’m so glad to hear that you have been enjoying my videos Carol 😊. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

[@1976DSCH]

Great video! Loved the maple lollypop contrasted with the huge knife! Thanks for the lol!

[@kevinthewild]

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[@jefffeaster9705]

Hi Ken, lots of good candy you brought on your trip. I would too! Keep up the good camping trips 😊 Thanks for posting 📫

[@kevinthewild]

Glad you enjoyed Jeff! Thanks for commenting 🍻

[@nicholasleonardo4788]

THAT was an amazing trip! Really enjoyed your filming. You pick the best treats! Peanut M&M's, Pepperoni, Oreo's etc. 😊

[@kevinthewild]

Thanks Nicholas!

[@specwill1]

wow great video bro.

[@kevinthewild]

Thanks!

[@paulblubaugh589]

My first trip to Algonquin was the very same loop in a tandem Mad River canoe. We took the water taxi up Opeongo but paddled the full length back with the wind at our back. Awesome trip, thanks for sharing.

[@kevinthewild]

That’s a great first trip! Glad you enjoyed!

[@donthomas8724]

Dad and I attempted this loop in 1990 and regretted not using the water taxi. It was nerve racking crossing the last bit. We had 4 days to do it, so when it took the whole day to get to the top of Opeongo, we decided to just go to Big Crow and come back. Wise choice, as we saw three moose. Loved your videos, but I would sure like more map references. My map is from the 90's but it's a lot like today's. It would be nice to see your camps marked on it too. Cheers from a big fan.

[@kevinthewild]

Glad to hear that it turned out to be a good trip for you despite the route change. Thanks for the feedback, I’ll try to show my route more often on a map in future videos. Cheers!

[@bampotbampot]

Your best video yet. Looks like a great trip. I just returned from a 4-day trip and can attest to that Zen feeling you had!

[@kevinthewild]

Awesome Bampot! Nothing like it! 😊

[@majordave4789]

Hard not to reach your Zen out there in solitude with all that beauty. Great video

[@kevinthewild]

You’re right Dave! Glad you enjoyed.

[@mjkrez]

Absolutely my favorite trip. Not sure why... just came across that way in your video. The word that comes to mind is "peaceful"- Despite the battles you had with the wind! Can't wait for the next one!

[@kevinthewild]

Really appreciate that Martin. Glad you enjoyed. It was one of my favourite trips as well. Cheers!

[@theamazingoutdoors]

That day 3 sunrise was amazing! What a great trip, thanks for sharing

[@kevinthewild]

It was! Glad you enjoyed! Thank you!

[@DanOpdal]

Thank you for sharing your adventure! We really enjoy your videos. Cheers!

[@kevinthewild]

Glad you enjoyed Dan! Cheers!

[@mobezzy1]

OK after watching @0:37 and they were double stuffed I had to subscribe!

[@kevinthewild]

😂 I appreciate the sub!

[@tercet]

You mentioned your experiences as a teen with giant old canoes and bad yokes. I remember when i was 14/15 (in early 2000s) on Algonquin Park canoe trips carrying a Wannagan that might have only weighed 10 lbs, but it was just so awkward/painful to carry a wooden box with old leather straps, haha

[@kevinthewild]

I can imagine! 😄

[@jonathanrunciman5676]

Awesome video like always 🤙🤙🤙 Looks like the knee is doing better 💪💪

[@kevinthewild]

Thanks Jonathan! Really appreciate it. And yes it is!

[@RD-cu7gt]

Nice ❤

[@Dannhoff-Adventures]

Hey, what Kamera and Mic you used? The Sound is amazing!

[@kevinthewild]

Nothing fancy. On this trip I filmed everything on an iPhone 12 Pro Max. No external microphone was used.

[@Dannhoff-Adventures]

@@kevinthewild oh, okay... In my last trip I was used the mediamod of the go pro 10black, it was okay at all but not the what I was expected... This year I also think about a solo trip to Algonquin. But I think it is not so easy to do it alone than with a second person. I need to look your videos for inspiration. Maybe I will do a solo trip in the next year😊👍

[@kevinthewild]

That’s great Rico. I think you will enjoy it. Just be extra careful when you are out solo. Cheers!

[@davecalder2688]

I am really enjoying your videos..I just bought a canoe and I’m waiting……..I was wondering if you take bear spray on your trips,,,

[@kevinthewild]

Thanks Dave! Congrats on the canoe! To answer your question, yes I always bring bear spray with me (even though every bear I have encountered immediately ran away upon spotting me).

[@davecalder2688]

thanks for the response..my travelling companion is a 16 month old border collie so I don’t want her to be supper for Yogi bear

[@kevinthewild]

I’m sure you will have fun adventures together. Cheers

[@alexu2954]

Thanks for another great video! Was it around the Labour Day?

[@kevinthewild]

Glad you enjoyed! Yes it was.

[@alexu2954]

@@kevinthewild We arrived at that same site on Big Crow on Saturday 3rd. Was a windy paddle indeed : )

[@kevinthewild]

Sounds like we almost crossed paths! Hope you enjoyed your trip as well!

[@tercet]

Nice, any close moose encounters? I guess I will find out over the next hour!

[@kevinthewild]

You will 😄

[@tercet]

@@kevinthewild Im still amazed by your past video in which you were like 5 feet away from one while exiting a portage/entering a new lake.

[@kevinthewild]

Yeah that was an awesome experience

[@jm05x]

I had to pause the video to go grab some Oreos 😂

[@kevinthewild]

😂

[@zanayawilson692]

😋😋

[@kevinthewild]

😘

[@potcrak1]

I hope you had a jug of milk to go with those Oreos.

[@kevinthewild]

I wish I did lol