April solo canoe trip to Lows Lake, NY Adk's

[@terrysmith8714]

Great Video. I am from Upstate NY. Camped around Still water Lake for 32 years. Love the Adk's

[@tomgebbie6294]

Eight years after you uploaded, here it is in my feed. My party camped at Virgin Timber Landing last year on our second Oswegatchie Traverse. The site looked about the same, so I am glad to say it has not gotten appreciably more degraded anyway. I was prompted to post after seeing you pitch that canvas tent. A bit heavier than what I now carry! But the smell of a canvas tent brings me back to my childhood and younger years when car camping in Vermont and New York. Love it!

[@theshadowpeople1493]

Really enjoyed this one Robin the peacefulness of nature is god's true gift to us all ! and perfect music selection also !

[@randyking9138]

Great video...relaxing. Over in our neck of the woods we call that "Canadian water"...so calm

[@miriampacha4020]

This is how I want to live when I retire

[@NatureIntoAction]

watching a bunch of your videos again. beautiful camps and filming.

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

Nice camera work and a great trip!

[@RobinLauer]

Thanks Appreciate that

[@chuckrobb5885]

As a young man I read all of Calvin Rutstrum's books on canoeing and camping. And I have to say I think if old Cal were alive today he would give you a thumbs up.

[@RobinLauer]

Thanks Chuck Robb, I have all of Calvin's books and have re read them many times. Maybe it shows in my style of camping/canoeing. Thank You

[@chuckrobb5885]

When I watch your video's and look at your kit and equipment it is the mirror image of mine. right down to your ax and boots. I did look around for a Rutstrum wedge tent and found one made by a co. in Portland. So I think you might be wright on that. Again thanks for sharing your trips with all of us.

[@MamasBasecamp]

A pleasure to watch. Thank you so much for sharing. Camping in the early spring and late fall when it's colder, no bugs, less people trying to get out there, and less tiring. A lot to be said for cold weather camping. I like you canvass tent and wood stove setup, I camp in the 20s but not in a hot tent. Looks pretty comfy, will have to try it some time.

[@RobinLauer]

Thank's Mama's Basecamp I'm retired and planning my 2017 spring trip already, can't wait for ice out.

[@MamasBasecamp]

Can't wait to see the video! I get only a limited amount of vacation from work and you know what I like to do with it! The rest of the time I have to settle for living vicariously through videos from KZbinrs like yourself. Your videos are much appreciated.

[@waydegilbank2510]

Miss your videos buddy

[@backcountrypipe]

Great video. Very enjoyable. What a beautiful spot and I love the classic gear. Regards Mark

[@charlottejersey6223]

How peaceful

[@CNYoutdoorsman]

I've been to Lows a 100 times, and every time I love that place more and more.

[@wdsracer]

CNYoutdoorsman which campsites do you prefer?

[@ADKHillyMan]

That was some calm and sedate weather for a lake well known for it's wind and waves. I first camped on Virgin Timber Landing back in the early '80s. After a span of 25 years I returned to the site and was disappointed to see how it had been misused and overused, and the undergrowth allowed to grow up on the southern end, blocking the view of the lake. To make matters worse, there still weren't any virgins in sight.

[@twobehappy67]

Thanks for making this great video!! Love your stove. Very inspiring

[@RobinLauer]

Thanks, I plan on going back to the same spot next week for deer season

[@brianve7jyd943]

another gent with my ole tastes - nice wall tent sir - i used a stove i made outta a 5 gal metal paint pail works well and lite - thanks fer sharin take care

[@sherman8363]

I enjoy all your stuff like this...keep up the good work.

[@rwfinger]

Great primer for a family trip next week to Lows Lake! Outstanding job with capturing your adventure. Thanks!

[@RobinLauer]

Hi Robert Finger Thanks, Hope the trip goes well. Great location for sportsman and familys.

[@southpawbushcraft7522]

Just found your channel, subbed you! Beautiful video, loved the mods you made on your tent and stove! Outstanding video! Thanks for sharing your trip with us! ~Dawn

[@phrayzar]

Another great video, beautiful scenery and very nicely filmed. And you don't keep jibber jabbering like I do in my vids ;) shanks for taking us along

[@Freeontheland2030]

Thanks for taking us along, beautiful trip.

[@Svernon2k41]

nicely done :-) thank you for sharing

[@theshadowpeople1493]

great trip Robin !! thanks for sharing it with us !

[@JulesWinnfield-]

Loved the video great shots and music to go along 👍🏼 that set up is perfect cot, chair, stove, and table tucked in there nice!

[@BackcountryPaddler]

Hot tenting in the Adirondacks, I love it! That's a beautiful canoe you have! This got me excited to check out Lows Lake for the first time. Plan on going there this year!

[@RobinLauer]

Lows is a really nice lake, it can get windy but it's worth the effort, been there many times, every time is great.

[@LarryHyett]

Nice trip Robin and great to see open water. Still waiting for that up here!

[@NLGhostWolf]

I have an 8x10 on order, but plan on making my own smaller one in the future. maybe a 6x9 or a 6x8 for solo trips. Love your tent, it reminds me of the one my grandfather had which he made himself. His was a smaller one too. Served him perfectly for a great many years. Wonderful job on the video, I just found your channel today. Nice work...

[@titoromero3655]

Great video! Loved it ! From Reno , Nv.

[@RobinLauer]

Thanks a lot.

[@GapahuksTube]

Very nice ! Thanks for posting.

[@Zorbawon]

The only thing better would to be there myself! Great job!

[@RobinLauer]

Thanks Zorbawon

[@PeterNordBushcraft]

I need a canoe adventure like that for my channel. Very nice video.

[@willcravens2893]

I enjoyed your video very much.

[@MrEveready299]

Great video . the wife and me are planning a canoe camping trip up there next spring. I know it's not an exact science but roughly when does the ice come on and go out. We are just camping in out aliner over thanksgiving and wondering if we should bring the canoe along. Thanks again for the adventure.

[@sargefaria]

great video Sir, very enjoyable

[@brianspencer4220]

I am full of admiration for your trip. That is perfect solitude that builds up strength for future trying times. You can walk into a room of people 1/2 your age & know they do not have your capability,talk about assurance. Loved Napoleon's Retreat. Last question; how do you keep the water so smooth. Thanks, Brian nearing 76

[@dirkdoenvanv.8156]

Nice vid!! Greatings from a Dutch padler!!

[@RobinLauer]

Hi dirk doenvan v., Thank You

[@juwright1949]

Excellent!!! Thank you.

[@tomlakeandriver7670]

Excellent ,,,paysage magnifique ,film position de votre camera superbe,!!!!!!!France

[@georgeswa]

Wonderful video & trip. I just question cooking in the tent in an area known for many bears. Not trying to be a buzz killer, but safety is my first priority. Beautiful canoe!

[@RobinLauer]

Good point. My thoughts are that while Lows probably sees it's share of camp bears during the busy months, I was the first camper in there this year. The chances of running into one around the tent where pretty slim. I would think they would be spending all their waking hours around proven food sources that time of year. It's like when I canoe trip in northern Ontario on crown land, the bears are there, but not a bother as they have not been accustomed to campers/food source. Never had a problem in many trips. Plus it was in the mid 20's in the early morning and cooking outside vs. a nice heated tent was worth the slight risk. During deer season, no need to worry about camp bears. Thanks

[@NH-Bill]

Pretty cool, ol' timer!

[@Tnapvrvideo]

Wonderful share! My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed your video capture. Could you please share some information on your canvas tent and the wood stove. THAT set-up is magical!!! Thank you!

[@RobinLauer]

Hi, and Thank You. The tent was originally 8x10 by 6'6" high, with a conduit/angle kit interior frame. It was only good for car camping, too big for toboggan or canoe. I cut the tent down to 7' wide by 6' deep by 54" high. Two people can sleep on the ground, or if the stove jack went out the middle of the back wall, you could fit a cot on each side. I don't sleep with the wood stove on. Here is some more information and pictures at the end of this thread www.canoetripping.net/forums/forum/general-paddling-discussions/fishing-and-hunting/72792-lows-lake-deer-camp-2017/page3

[@Tnapvrvideo]

Thank you so very much!!! My wife and I thoroughly enjoy your videos. Your camera work is unsurpassed. The transitions are beautifully executed, and you truly capture the feeling of being immersed in the outdoors. We look forward to more of your videos. Safe journeys!

[@joesneon]

This was a GREAT video Robin!!!!! I am going to check that lake out!!! I really like the hot tent set-up!!!! What a beautiful canoe!!!! Take care buddy.... mabey we will meet on the water one of these days!!!!!

[@manfredhuber5120]

very nice a great trip!!!!

[@RobinLauer]

Thanks Manfred Huber

[@YankeeWoodcraft]

Thank you for shaming me into realizing that I need to be "doing this" instead of just planning for it Robin. Last year was all about work for me and catching back up with "life" after my exile in West Virginia for half a decade, but this year I'll get my time in the woods. Have Canoe; Will travel.

[@YankeeWoodcraft]

Robin, I'm working on buying a few of my own acres "in" The Adirondacks. That's the plan so that when my season ends, I can spend a couple of months up there worry free. Thank you.

[@ajda1947]

Oh, and I’m 72 years old

[@RME1911]

Awesome

[@ajda1947]

Thanks for sharing your amazing trip! Curious to know how much your canoe weighs. I just bought a WeNoNa Wilderness 15’4” that weighs 54 pounds and I haven’t tried a long portage yet

[@RobinLauer]

My 15' wood canvas Chestnut Chum weighs 65lbs, I'm 72 also.

[@JKellyNolanBioguide]

Those were beautiful days Robin. Did you happen to do any wood gathering and stashing in anticipation of a fall deer hunting trip?

[@jackofalltrapping6181]

I always enjoy your videos especially on the Adirondacks. I live near Newcomb now and am enjoying retirement. A question for you. Where did you come by the frame joiners for your tent? I have been trying to come up with a way to make them. Thank you Sir.

[@RobinLauer]

I bought them with the tent from a company out west. They need to be the same angle as the roof pitch. Thanks

[@dausacpa]

Great!

[@RobinLauer]

Thanks

[@chrisaman7401]

What's your wanigan made of, plywood or solid wood such as basswood?

[@RobinLauer]

It's made of 1/4-inch plywood, which has held up well. Here's a video of me making one.kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6XPoqNml9mVprM

[@Bvnbg0]

Is that a Hudson Bay point blanket on the cot?

[@RobinLauer]

Yes, an old repaired Hudson Bay blanket, 3 point. It's heavy and always slides off the sleeping bag but I bring it anyway.

[@peterh4709]

Gate is locked. That's a first for DEC, not.

[@slmjake]

What are u up to these days? I am try8ng to live with cancer and get off my butt and go canoeing! I think I may drive from ne Ohio up to oak orchard and try out some boats on their pond

[@RobinLauer]

Hi, Hope your health issues improve. I did go to northern Maine 4 times this year, 2 involved a moose hunt where my Grandson got a bull moose.For the other two trips, my camera kept giving me problems so no videos, hopefully, next summer. Be well, Thanks for the note.

[@maineiacacres]

That's a purdy boat you got there sir. Did you restore her?

[@RobinLauer]

Thanks, Sorry for the delay in responding. Yes, I did restore her and she's in need of another restoration, I busted a couple of ribs in northern Ontario

[@jonwilliams23]

As usual great video! Heading to the heart of Woodland Caribou in August for a 8 day solo trip with my 15.5 ft Stewart River wood/canvas canoe. Are you using a GoPro camera for your filming?

[@jayhyland4023]

Looks like an awesome trip. Is there a privy or outhouse on the established campsites?

[@RobinLauer]

Yes, they have "thunderboxes" at the campsites, pretty well set back in the woods for privacy.

[@jayhyland4023]

That's basically a throne over a pit . Right ?

[@RobinLauer]

Yes, a wooden box with a toilet seat, over a pit. (with a nice view most of the time) : )

[@jayhyland4023]

I've encountered those on the St. Croix river in Maine. Not fun during black fly season getting attacked on top and from down under !

[@jisterKIS]

jay hyland yeah lol i just shit in the woods and bury it. Especially on well used campsites.

[@meawoodsman8321]

It doesn't get much better

[@RobinLauer]

Thanks, I'm leaving tomorrow for my deer hunt, same place.

[@joesneon]

Heading in 10-15 till the 20-th any advice?

[@RobinLauer]

Great, Hope you have a good time.er looks fine.

[@jisterKIS]

joesneon respect the land, dont cut standing trees dead or alive. Leave no trace 👌

[@richmorr1888]

hey so did you put in diretcly into lows lake? or did you come from the bog river lower dam? Great video btw!

[@RobinLauer]

Thanks rich morr I came from the Bog River Lower Dam, I was the first canoe camper in there that year

[@jisterKIS]

What campsite is that? Been to almost everyone cant seem ti pinpoint

[@RobinLauer]

Virgin Timber Landing