6-Day / 120km Solo Canoe Trip: River Spey to the Sea

Join me on an epic 6-day solo canoe trip along the River Spey in Scotland, as I attempt to traverse 123km from Kingussie to Spey Bay. With 5 nights of wild camping and canoeing, I'll take you on a journey through some of Scotland's most beautiful and ancient forests, showcasing dream campsites that await to be discovered.
Along the way, keep your eyes peeled for the incredible wildlife that calls the River Spey home, from salmon swimming upstream to spawn, to majestic deer, herons, and even the endangered freshwater pearl mussel.
Fighting the elements of wind and rain, and navigating whitewater rapids and fallen trees, will be part of the challenge. But with both my trusty hammock and tent, I'll take advantage of the stunning landscape and find the perfect spots to set up camp.
I hope you'll join me on this truly epic adventure, as we traverse the River Spey and explore Scotland's natural beauty. From the thrill of whitewater rapids to the peace of ancient forests, this journey has something for everyone. So sit back, relax, and let's begin!
Please drop me a comment!
If you have any questions, I'm happy to answer them!
Adventure awaits,
Eze
Gear List and Links:
Sleep & Camp:
Tent - Naturehike Cloud-Up 2 20D Grey - amzn.to/3tzNNXk
Sleeping Pad - Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XTherm - amzn.to/3xpOVhw
Fold Foam Pad - Therm-a-Rest Z-Lite SOL - amzn.to/3xncjw9
Sleeping Bag (Comfort 5c) - Thermarest Questar 32 - amzn.to/39s6yoX
Sleeping Bag (Comfort -2c) - Rab Ascent 700 - amzn.to/3xiMVYk
Sleeping Bag (Comfort -5c) - Mountain Equipment Helium 600
Tarp - DD Hammocks - DD SuperLight Tarp 3m x 2.9m - amzn.to/3ty5wyD
Paracord (620lb) - Abma Cord 550 Paracord 9 Inner Strands - amzn.to/3zxq4Lr
Paracord (100lb) - Abma Cord 2mm Paracord 1 Inner Strand - amzn.to/3QdnHDr
Tools & Fishing:
Knife - Mora Outdoor Companion 860 - amzn.to/3tCfDlR
Saw - Bahco Laplander Folding Saw - amzn.to/3aYd6fv
Fishing Rod - QudraKast Fishing Rod - amzn.to/3xjlXQ8
Fishing Reel - Piscifun Flame Spinning Ultra Smooth - amzn.to/3xocOpz
Cooking:
Water Filter - SAWYER Squeeze - amzn.to/3xueDl7
Stove - MSR PocketRocket 2 Stove - amzn.to/3QjCRac
Titanium Pot - Lixada Titanium Cup 750ml - amzn.to/39uKGZX
Cookware Kit - Aitsite Cookware Kit Aluminum Lightweight - amzn.to/3tznCAe
Wood Stove / Bushbox - Lixada Camping Wood Stove - amzn.to/3mLXi1O
Filming:
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iPhone 13 Pro 512GB - amzn.to/3mHR2bl
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Head Harness - Amazon Basics Head Strap - amzn.to/3zBOO5g
Tripod Main - K&F Concept 64” Compact Light Aluminium Tripod - amzn.to/3NQ8K8I
Tripod iPhone Adapter - Woohot 360 Degree Rotation - amzn.to/3MOZ7pw
iPhone Microphone - RØDE VideoMicro Compact - amzn.to/3zRu49R
Electronics:
Garmin InReach Mini - amzn.to/3aYinnj
Battery Bank - Anker PowerCore 20100 - 20000mAh - amzn.to/3O57L4N
Charging Cable (Lightning) - Anker 1ft - amzn.to/3HhVJlS
Headtorch - amzn.to/3zBfDGD
Thermometer - amzn.to/3HhVJlS
Clothing:
Muck Boots (Knee length) - Arctic Sport - amzn.to/3QhrkYV
Boots Hiking - Scarpa Men’s Terra GTX - amzn.to/3mHwjVc
Socks (Waterproof) - SEALSKINZ Cold Weather - amzn.to/3HlVXsb
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[@juttley72]

Really appreciate you being honest in the video in the mistakes you made, makes the whole video better as you could have easily edited them out. Makes the whole video more genuine and enjoyable. Only came across your channel yesterday and am really enjoying your content. Thanks for taking the time to document your journeys. Scotland is a wonderful place.

[@EzeAdventurer]

Hi mate! I really appreciate you taking the time to comment, thank you. Your feedback is also very useful, I do try to keep it as real as possible, happy to share my mistakes! The more mistakes we make, the better we’ll be! Stay tuned for many more mistakes to come!!! Scotland is wonderful indeed 👊

[@dougieranger]

What an epic journey. I like that you showed the accidents and incidents as well as the good events, it gives the viewer an honest impression. Thank you for tidying up the mess you came across too, Stella can, traffic cone etc, that’s very respectful. Subbed your channel.

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks big man appreciate that! Yeah I definitely try to show it as it is as much as possible! If I cut stuff out, it's usually me going on a bit and over explaining haha. Thanks for subbing bud!

[@dougieranger]

@@EzeAdventurer My pleasure brother. 👍🏼

[@thomasrevell1]

Such a good video and what an amazing trip. That drone shot through the trees is sooo good. Also those camping spots look incredible.

[@EzeAdventurer]

Aaah glad you liked it buddy!!! Really was an amazing trip! Looking forward to many more maybe we can join forces on one together sometime bud! Good to get back in touch bro xx

[@5mjc]

Enjoyed very much ...

[@EzeAdventurer]

Wonderful! Thanks!

[@mikeu5380]

Thanks so much for your generosity in taking us with you. A superb journey!

[@EzeAdventurer]

You bet buddy my pleasure!!

[@The-Dutch-Explorer]

Great trip! The first part of the river remind me a lot of the Thames here in south Ontario right about till you get in to a little more whitewater. Beautiful river full of lessons and what a reward at the end to and up on the ocean! The sound the waves made on the rocks is very neat! Awesome job in picking up all the garbage along the way too👌 Respect!👊

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks so much brother!!

[@chrismcelvar5654]

Thanks for posting this video. This is the first one I've watched. This is really well made and was a joy to watch. I can't wait to watch some more.

[@EzeAdventurer]

Wow THANKS so much Chris! It's a joy to make it and to share it with you bud. Thanks for the encouragement!

[@solidstate555uk]

Looks so sweet dude. Thanks for being part of the LITTER LEGION = better human, better planet. I do regular beach cleans and litter pickups whenever out. 😃

[@EzeAdventurer]

Good on you mate!!! SUPER FULL POWER!! Thanks for being a positive influence on the world my friend!!! We can turn the tide, even if it seems too late.

[@ADVENTUREISMADE]

Hi Eze, absolutely loved that mate 👌👌 looked like a quality trip. Was pretty surprised at the size of that Salmon you found! Looking forward to your next adventure buddy, speak soon, Matt 👍🏻

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks Matty!! Really was a special trip, only downside it’s now left an even bigger adrenaline / adventure hole to fill… there’s no end in sight 😂… salmon was pretty big I estimate 20-25lbs maybe (record is 65lbs in Spey). Speak soon buddy 👍

[@jgalt155]

The ocean churns and turns the pebbles into sand , fantastic journey and adventure enjoyed it immensely, all the best .

[@EzeAdventurer]

Glad you enjoyed it, Thanks so much!! Next adventure coming is on this beautiful river again! Different conditions, but exciting as always!

[@jailen461]

You made laugh. You said, you don't want a damn tree to fall on you. A glacier is okay, but no damn tree falling. Looked like a great trip. Thanks for sharing.

[@EzeAdventurer]

HAHA!! Exactly!! If I'm going, it better be in a cool way 😂. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@jamesdouglas9420]

Fantastic.

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks!!

[@jeffreylee9799]

I really enjoyed the trip. Can only imagine how much work went into producing the video but I felt like I was right there with you. Good job!

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks so much means a lot to hear that! I’m glad you came along for the ride!!

[@reggieb2163]

My absolute dream to do a trip like this next year, videos are amazing Eze, keep them coming!

[@EzeAdventurer]

Right on brother! Do it, you'll love it!! Thanks for the encouragement my friend, v much appreciated! ATB, Eze.

[@ralforlich1730]

Beautiful pictures, man.

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks so much Ralf!!

[@craigm6878]

What a wonderful video, makes a change to see the Spey from a canoe on the river rather than from a car driving along side the river.

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks! totally, super different perspective, very beautiful river!

[@barrysimpson4628]

Fabulous!!

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks Barry !

[@paddleoutlet]

What an unreal adventure!

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks so much, was one of my favourite!

[@flended]

Really enjoyed this one Eze! As a fellow Draumr hammock owner, I love to see other people using theres and picking up tips!!! Well done again!!!

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks a lot Dave appreciate it! Love my Draumr what a piece of kit that is!

[@pacojazztorius]

Well done! Thanks for taking us along for the ride!

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks I appreciate that and it's my pleasure. Thanks for watching Paco

[@TheOpenboater]

That was so much fun to watch. Nice to get a good video of the different parts of such a fantastic river. It's on my todo list now.

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks for commenting and glad you enjoyed it! It's a beautiful river indeed!

[@TomKirkman1]

Great adventure. Enjoyed it very much.

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks a lot, really appreciate it!

[@ottconsulting7]

What a great trip!

[@EzeAdventurer]

It really was!! Thanks for coming along!

[@wanderingbadger5145]

I was very impressed and inspired by your journey and adventure thank you for sharing

[@EzeAdventurer]

Wow thanks I really appreciate that!

[@stenewton5175]

Utterly class viewing as I knew it would be before it started, great editing make a great film, top notch matey thank you for bringing us along on your adventure 😀

[@EzeAdventurer]

Aaah Thanks my friend for the wonderful support - its very much appreciated! So glad you enjoyed it !! its a pleasure sharing adventures with you

[@stephenpilling2084]

another amazing video. lovely edit and an awesome trip!

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks so much Steve!! Thanks for tuning in - glad you enjoyed it bud

[@lauriebloggs8391]

Just the best.....thank you so much. There was so much in there, that I wouldn't know where to begin!

[@EzeAdventurer]

Wow thanks so much!! Glad you enjoyed it Laurie!

[@JamesFleming888]

Brilliant 👏 Great adventure 👍

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks a lot really was an awesome adventure, one of my all time favourites for sure! Thanks for watching

[@MercuryCircuit]

Amazing journey and so nice to see your respect for the enviroment. Truly inspirational.

[@EzeAdventurer]

Wow, thank you SO much, really appreciate that! Hope you're having a good day, and see you on the next one!

[@baua137]

What a wonderful trip and great video :)

[@EzeAdventurer]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@wildcampireland]

What an adventure. Paddling those rapids looked such a buzz and catching the salmon leap on video was brilliant . Really enjoyed watching , thanks for sharing .

[@EzeAdventurer]

Mark! Those rapids were awesome!! So glad I was able to catch a bit of the salmon leaping! I filmed the river a lot in 120 frames per second to try and get it in slow motion, which would have been SICK! I caught that one at 40 fps which is why the quality of the shot isn't great, but grateful nonetheless! Thanks for watching my friend

[@shakemakewithroxy4387]

This is unbelievable….Very nice….❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@EzeAdventurer]

Right on brother thanks a lot Roxy!

[@geoffknight7322]

Wonderful to watch that trip, looking forward to more. Well done for avoiding the midges until the end.

[@EzeAdventurer]

hahaha I know, I was happy to have used the midge net, meant I didn't carry it for nothing :-) ! Glad you liked it bud!

[@Baldiloks]

Awesome journey.👍🏼👍🏼 I think this trip will go on the 'to do' list.

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks buddy glad you enjoyed it! You should do it - highly recommended!!

[@susansmeeton4321]

you are amazing, Love your videos. I see you clean up camp sites as well - I bring more rubbish out than i take in. Keep up the good work

[@EzeAdventurer]

Awesome! Thank you! and good on you for doing that! Keep the positivity going!

[@Flikkiiiii]

Omg wow I couldn't take my eyes off this video absolutely stunning, beautiful places I came across the river clean up and now this one so had to subscribe awesome. 🤘🤘🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@EzeAdventurer]

Wow thanks Alan I really appreciate you taking the time to comment and subscribe - working on bringing you more content soon!!! Keep adventuring brother

[@graceygrumble]

Looked great. There's a new addition to my bucket list!

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks, totally go for it!

[@WVWes]

I haven't watched all of your adventures, but that seemed like one of the most fun rivers I've saw you run. Keep em coming!

[@EzeAdventurer]

Hey there mate! Thanks for the comment :-) Yeah it's definitely one of my top adventures, absolutely LOVED that trip and feel like I grew a lot from it! Will keep them coming :-) ! See you on the next one and keep on adventuring brother

[@jimhanson7476]

A beautiful run on a very beautiful river… well done… enjoyed very much

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thank you Jim! It really is such a wonderful river, glad you liked it!

[@mattdallisson1320]

Brilliant film loved it thank you 👏🙌🏻

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks Matt appreciate the support mate!

[@albee3610]

Tremendous video, well done!

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks I appreciate that 👊🔥

[@MrItispaul]

Really enjoyed that on a rainy afternoon!

[@EzeAdventurer]

Glad you did buddy! Very fitting given the rain experienced on the trip! See you on the next one!

[@booties8]

this was absolutely fantastic . so well captured and gave us a real insight . well done !!

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks brother, glad you liked it and hope it inspires you to get on your own awesome adventure!

[@rkw4565]

What a great trip! Thanks for taking us along, and cleaning up after the slobs.

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks mate my pleasure, glad you came along for the ride!

[@angelikasusanne2830]

Amazing canoe trip. Thanks for sharing.

[@EzeAdventurer]

My pleasure - thanks for watching!!

[@craigbloxham8328]

Loved watching this. Your passion for adventure shines through. Excellent photography and production....subbed 🌊👌

[@EzeAdventurer]

Wow thanks so much Craig!! I really appreciate it that buddy!!

[@stevencossar36]

Tremendous video, captures the Spey perfectly.

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks Steven, appreciate that!

[@hemmo3732]

Thanks for the video. I'm the definition of slow when it comes to setting up or breaking camp, so I can appreciate the extra time and effort it must take you, with several camera angles and whatnot. You mentioned freshwater mussels, those can be found in all the Nordic countries at least, maybe elsewhere in Northern Europe too.

[@EzeAdventurer]

Hey mate! Slow to break camp ey? We'd get along lol! Yeah it's quite nice when you're alone, cos you can be as sloooooow as you want! I thought I read somewhere that these freshwater mussels produced PEARLS... and that's what made them unique... maybe not? Either way we should look after them :-) Thanks for watching the video!

[@carryoncamping]

Fantastic video, well done on the trip!

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks a lot! Glad you liked it!!

[@deanlewisbengy]

Really enjoyed watching this .Good video 👍

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks brother!

[@MsTilda2]

You Chanel is brilliant, really injoyed this trip,thsnks for takeing us with u

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks so much! I appreciate that and it’s an absolute pleasure 👍👊

[@oddmanout98]

Really enjoyed that trip. Thank you for sharing the lows as well as the highs. Makes me want to get out in my Silverbirch Canoe! All the best. Paul

[@EzeAdventurer]

Glad you enjoyed it mate - that's what it's all about , get out there and have some fun!!

[@epicbb858]

Sooo Pretty! Keep havin fun in this amazing party of the world!!!

[@EzeAdventurer]

haha thanks buddy!! you too!

[@THE-RIVER-RAT]

Awesome video and an amazing paddle trip with some beautiful views 👍👍

[@EzeAdventurer]

Glad you enjoyed it thank you!!

[@rjonnyg]

Thank you for sharing such a great adventure it was really enjoyable i bet you wish you had your fishing rod with you the salmon fishing spots looked awesome!!

[@EzeAdventurer]

Hahah I was glad I didn't actually as I would have been tempted to fish and the fines can be huge there... you need to pay an arm and a leg to fish on the Spey... ! You know how it is..!!

[@justdoitadventuresreviews4664]

Amazing. U make me want to go there. Will be looking in to that. 👍

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks JUST DO IT indeed brother!

[@rocknets]

Great video. I've done that trip 3 times. I didn't make a video but your's brings back all the memories.

[@EzeAdventurer]

Such beautiful trip isn't it?? Would love to do it again

[@Squarepeg57]

Great video thanks! I’m moving from the English Midlands to the Scottish Highlands next month and I can’t wait!!

[@EzeAdventurer]

Aaah awesome mate, enjoy what the land has to offer!!

[@EckieOutdoor]

Breath taking video, I can learn so much more good stuff from you as a relative beginner. The drone handling is also very good, it provides the video so much more depth. That trip in Scotland is on my bucket list now.

[@EzeAdventurer]

Glad you enjoyed it!! And yeah my experience level before this trip wasn't too high. However, I'd still advise much respect and attention to the river, especially if water levels are anything higher than low/normal. Definitely one to do, it's a stunner! Thanks for watching !

[@MrSilverbirch]

Another great vid.Just watched you and your wife somewhere else in Glen Affric. Did well with the wildlife,and decent weather (by Scottish standards).We did the stretch form Aviemore to Grantown a few weeks before you in 20oC.Looks a lot more fun,faster water further down. Had a chuckle at your not going anywhere swim at 13.30 mins. Cheers and thanks for picking up the litter

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks Dave, I really appreciate that! Next video out will also be with my wife, we did a gruelling 40km loop in the Lake District - video coming this Tuesday! The Spey is wonderful ins't it? Aviermore to Grantown is a beautiful section. Pleasure re rubbish, it's the least I can do given my own negative contributions to the environment ey? Take care mate

[@strangedean]

Great video, It all looks a beautiful place. I might get up there myself sometime with my Kayak.

[@EzeAdventurer]

Yeah you should buddy definitely a good one for kayak 👍

[@davescanoeingadventures]

That camp at the 34 kms mark looked perfect!! Great drone shots man!

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks so much!! Really was a stunning place!!

[@jurriaanbaggerman3591]

Thanks for the amazing video/adventure. It is great to see you clean up and live the plant based life!

[@EzeAdventurer]

Hey Jurriaan thanks a lot bud and it's my pleasure! Yeah loving the plant based way - much cleaner energy, body heals itself when we eliminate inflammation ey? Also, so good for the planet! Are you PB yourself? Take care!

[@jurriaanbaggerman3591]

@@EzeAdventurer Yes PB since a few years it is great. Also the alternatives stay way better on the go!

[@EzeAdventurer]

@@jurriaanbaggerman3591 Awesome brother, good for you!!!

[@stewartdean4009]

Nice bud can't wait for an adventure this year

[@EzeAdventurer]

Go get it buddy!

[@tuskulum1767]

Nice Trip, i love it, show us more , pls.😎👌👍👍

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks so much will do!

[@My24hradventure]

Man! I love your epic journeys. I'm building up to it. I have a kayak and I do one-nighters, but hope to eventually cover this sort of distance too 😊👍

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks so much!! You can do it! 90% attitude bud!!

[@My24hradventure]

@@EzeAdventurer Yes, so true!

[@hughmclean2018]

Lived in Scotland for 31 years and never seen a salmon jump like that before (except at a salmon ladder) or deer swimming (in person), excellent captures and excellent video!!

[@EzeAdventurer]

Hey there Hugh!Thanks for commenting, I'm v happy you liked the video. Seeing that salmon jump and that deer swimming across were definitely magical moments! Take care mate!

[@peerzeidler]

cool friend !

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks buddy!!

[@annebeginn2034]

Yo Eze, I’d been wondering about your trip and why I’d not seen it flash up. Had to search my subs and there you were with new name, much better dude 🤟. Fantastic video, love how you capture nature at it best and worse sadly for the salmon, but I’m sure it had a great life. Still want to lay my hands on the amok hammock, I will one day. Your videos are such a wonder to watch and we can all learn a thing or two. Keep them coming and thank you for taking the time 😊

[@EzeAdventurer]

Hi 👋 Anne! Glad you like and found the new name!! Yeah was sad to see that beautiful fish on the river bank but part of the cycle of life I guess. The amok is awesome, such high quality gear - worth waiting for. Will keep them coming thanks for watching and for your encouragement, ATB, Eze.

[@byronwaterman1277]

Fantastic video which brings back so many memories of my own trip in 2021.

[@EzeAdventurer]

Aaah thanks so much, such a beautiful trip isn't it!!? Glad you got it experience it!!

[@byronwaterman1277]

Thanks, I'm doing it again may 2024

[@EzeAdventurer]

@@byronwaterman1277 Enjoy buddy!!

[@bobsaysbobon]

I really enjoyed that Eze,, I completely agree the widowmakers are scary in high winds!!! Great adventure well done I look forward to many more🛶👌

[@EzeAdventurer]

Right on buddy!! Thanks so much glad you enjoyed it!! Absolutely - the thought of a tree falling on you is quite unnerving!! When I heard a big limb snap off and fall to the ground in a heavy thud... that was intense man!!

[@bobsaysbobon]

@@EzeAdventurer you'll go far Eze, you're a likable guy turning out good content👌

[@EzeAdventurer]

@@bobsaysbobon Wow thanks a lot Oz!! Very thankful for your support

[@simonbanks6641]

defenetly Gona try this looks ace , cheers

[@EzeAdventurer]

Go for it 👊🔥

[@ericmarois2844]

Great videos bud 👍

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks Eric !!!

[@althejag679]

that was a great video, and thank you for clearing up so much litter. I followed a link from When Nature Pauls to find your channel.

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks Al, I appreciate that mate! Paul is an awesome guy, I really enjoyed camping with him!

[@richardmorrall7531]

Stumbled across your channel, new sub here 🤟🏻 A little envious, looks the perfect trip... Your braver than I tackling that on your own. all the best.

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thank you Richard I really appreciate that! It’s 90% mental, you can do it. Also there’s no greater fear than that of the unknown. I find I often feel more fear in my bed whilst I’m looking over maps than when I’m actually in the situation itself assessing it in real time. The irony!

[@yeric7194]

Hi Eze,I'm.a guy from Hong Kong and I will go UK around end of Nov this year. I really like your life style and I'm really interested in all activities like you. I hope that I can settle down everything in UK quickly and have a river camping 🏕 Good video 👍👍

[@EzeAdventurer]

Hey Eric, awesome you're coming over and hope you get on the water soon! Some beautiful trips are possible in UK - just watch out for winter temperatures, ensure proper clothing and safety measures to prevent hypothermia! Just prepare well and GO! Much love, Eze.

[@adinaorboi908]

Love the plant based approach! Better for us and for the planet. Great adventure!

[@EzeAdventurer]

Yeeeeeeah! Plant based for the win!! Thanks for the comment

[@sttefantolea]

I enjoyed every minute of your clip buddy, very impressed and quality is awesome. Subscribed to your channel as I love the content. Thank you

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks so much Steffan really appreciate your kind comment and welcome aboard buddy!! Hope to see you on the next adventure my friend! 👍🙏👊🏕️

[@topcat8820]

You earnt my sub … great videos dude

[@EzeAdventurer]

Really appreciate that mate 👊🔥

[@bolleolympus]

👌👌❤❤👍👍

[@EzeAdventurer]

Cheers bud!

[@Maffpalmer]

Sucha great film Eze, made with such passion. Lovely journey and a fantastic solo trip down the mighty River Spey. I will hopefully go down there next year. I have the same colour Broadland 15 as well, i am so pleased with mine. Great boat. Keep on making these inspirational film. 👍🏼👏

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks so much Matthew for taking the time to comment - that's super appreciated! Great boat indeed and hope you have an amazing trip (hard not to!) - the River Spey is gorgeous and want to go back there again!

[@Maffpalmer]

@@EzeAdventurer hey Eze, a very good day to you and sorry for the random messages. Just wanted to ask what the

[@Maffpalmer]

@@EzeAdventurer hey Eze, a very good day to you and hope all is very well? Sorry for the messages, but wanted to ask what model of Muck boots you were wearing and did you rate them? Were they quite flexible and did your feet overheat in them? Am looking for a neoprene welly boot. I have a pair of palm boots, but want to keep my feet dry, and also with a good grippy sole. Many thanks and all the best. Matthew 👍🏼

[@EzeAdventurer]

@@Maffpalmer Mate I cannot rate those muck boots high enough, I absolutely LOVE them to bits. 10/10. They are so freaking comfortable and incredibly warm, but I've never overheated in them yet. Honestly one of my favourite pieces of kit, absolutely love them. Only downside is that if they get wet inside they take long to dry. But that's never been a significant downside for me.

[@EzeAdventurer]

Oh and the model is Muck Boots Arctic Sport!

[@timsytanker]

This is on my ‘must watch’ list for later. I see you have changed the channel name, got to be a good thing, if I searched for the old name KZbin could never find it. If I wanted to find one of your videos I had to try and remember the title then search for it that way. Hope this boosts the number of subscribers and watchers because they don’t know what they are missing!

[@EzeAdventurer]

Yes exactly Timsy!! The old name was too generic, love the feedback thanks buddy and totally resonate in your logic - hopefully the theory will play out in practise! Your words of encouragement are too kind as always, hope you enjoy the video ( I know you will!) when you get the chance. Best wishes, Eze.

[@PIEROPIEROU]

very bioutifoul..!!=)

[@EzeAdventurer]

Merci beaucoup pierre!!

[@PIEROPIEROU]

@@EzeAdventurer je vais peut etre descendre la riviere cet été en packcraft=)

[@mtbhighlands]

Nice video and a new sub here. I do have a few criticisms as someone who lives in the Cairngorms National Park. Firstly those freshwater pearl mussels - it’s illegal to touch or disturb them so holding it up to the camera isn’t cool. Also fires in the national park are banned, I know there are existing fire pits and most of your fires were on islands but it’s probably not something to be promoted or glamorised by people with influence. Pretty much all the ground here is peat and even though the fire can be completely out on the surface the peat can burn for a long time underground and spread to pop up in new locations, there’s numerous wild fires each year started by fires or disposable bbqs lit on peat. I am a huge fan of all your litter picking though and how you tidied up after your fires, so I’m not bashing you at all, just trying to share some knowledge 👊🏽 safe travels…

[@peterdiebel7372]

Congrats Eze, nice trip. Next time u sleep in a storm in the woods , wear your helmet when sleeping. LOL. Cheers from B.C. Canada

[@EzeAdventurer]

OMG that's actually BRILLIANT - I can't believe I didn't think of that!!! Joking aside, it could have saved my life!!!

[@welsh58boy]

👍👍👍

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks brother!

[@NEjack.]

The G Wagon, the canoe, the camera shots.... this guy has it all ahaha

[@EzeAdventurer]

Haha thanks buddy appreciate it 🙏🙏🙏 wishing you much adventure outdoors !

[@NEjack.]

You made me want to camp in Scotland more than ever, the scenery and freedom of wild camping/fishing seems so much more inviting than the England. thanks for sharing it with us 🏕️🏕️

[@nidge8034]

Have you ever considered putting bull bars on the front of your canoe. There were quite a few a trees that just leapt out in front of you. :) Thank you for another great video, I am slowly going through your catalogue of adventures.

[@EzeAdventurer]

Hahah I haven't, but perhaps I should lol!! You're welcome mate, and hope you enjoy the adventures! See you on the next one!

[@richardelder256]

Lovely river! I'm always surprised to see such a place in a country with a substantial population. I noticed that you choose your tent rather than hammock shelter when both options are available. I have a four season mountaineering tent that has served me well over several decades, but I'm seriously considering getting an Amok because anywhere below timberline in our mountains it is often difficult to find a level place to set it up.

[@EzeAdventurer]

I get you re below timberline, the amok becomes a great option man! It's a superb product. I guess if you pressed me, I'd say I still prefer a tent in a flat spot pitch etc, but when that becomes harder to come by, the amok really shines! Take care mate!

[@markjvairy]

Love a good kayak adventure , may I ask where you got those blue barrels , I’ve been chasing a couple for my trips ?

[@EzeAdventurer]

Hey bud, thanks! I got them from Amazon, they are absolutely amazing, love them so much. Links below: Barrel 30l - amzn.to/3yzXd72 Barrel 60l - amzn.to/3z8kUon

[@petermcmahon8707]

First time viewer. Really like you understated narrative. Are you happy with the Silver Birch? I imported one earlier this year Broadland 15 and love it. Love your environmental care. Pete from Australia.

[@EzeAdventurer]

G’day mate! Thanks for watching and Welcome aboard :-) - I absolutely love my canoe! It’s definitely on the heavy side, but with that comes beastly durability … it’s bomb proof! Happy to hear you like the environmental aspect of the videos, I want to push that more and more! Take care Pete and see you on the next adventure brother 💪

[@petermcmahon8707]

@@EzeAdventurer Cool!

[@davidtaylor9562]

Amazing very well documented. How did you organise it all, did you do circular route to get the canoe back to the car cheers 😊

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks David! Actually I left my car near the put in and hired a shuttle service to take me back at the end! I used Highlands Yaks - highly recommended

[@wrzlygummidge]

re-watching this great vid again today, nice one Eze! Which month did you paddle this? atb

[@EzeAdventurer]

Hey buddy thanks! This was in September I believe!

[@MrStarr70]

Fantastic! Nothing new to add that hasn't been said many times already - but particularly agree that honest documentation of mistakes is really useful... BUT - you do seem to be a bit of a tree magnet 🙂

[@EzeAdventurer]

Hey there bud! hahah tree magnet, I love it. I'm still hoping it will wear off one day! Yeah gotta show the mistakes, that's where all the growth lies. We should be celebrating mistakes WILDLY! It means we are TRYING!

[@MrWhiskybmr]

Great Video as usual. Can I ask at the end of your trips how do you return to the putting-in location? I saw Wye valley Canoe helped you out on that trip but was wondering if you have any way of securing the Canoe and equipment if you have to find your own way back to the car? Do you use local transport or try and get some local(s) to help? Thanks keep the vids coming.

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks bud! So yeah I usually rely on a shuttle service or taxi etc. However, in most areas you could easily leave your gear stashed away somewhere until you return with your vehicle... hope this helps!

[@mistymountainrambler61]

That was great Exe. You’ve inspired me to do the same. My only question is how do you get yourself and canoe back to your car? Best regards 👍

[@EzeAdventurer]

Cheers bud! I used Highlands Yaks to get me and my canoe back to the car!

[@chriswillson99]

Awesome video dude. 👌 Really enjoyable watch. I've been looking for a multi day canoe and wild camping trip in Scotland, and this has given me real inspiration. What time of year did you go, and how buggy was it? It looked like they weren't too bad aside from at the end? Also, how did you manage the drop off and collection back to your car? Keep up the great work man, I'm now working my way through your other content! 😊

[@EzeAdventurer]

Go for it!! As long as the river levels isn't too high, the spey is manageable and very enjoyable! I did this in September I think, not buggy at all, even the end bit wasn't much, I was being a sissy. I used highland yaks for the collection from spey bay to take me back to my car. Thanks and hope you get on the water real soon matey!

[@chriswillson99]

@@EzeAdventurer Ah amazing, thanks for the info dude. :) Highland Yaks look like they offer a great service. Also, really glad to hear that it wasn't too buggy in September. I've tended to avoid trips in Scotland because of the bugs, which is ridiculous really! haha.

[@garethmclellan7985]

This guy is the canoe equivalent of that comedy physics guy who is always electrocuting himself 😂

[@EzeAdventurer]

Hahaha one way to put it I guess 😂

[@garethmclellan7985]

@@EzeAdventurer don’t get me wrong, I love your sense of adventure and wanderlust. But it was clear from the beginning you have very little experience. 1. Paddle grip, position and strokes wrong 2. Position in the boat wrong in almost every shot 3. River reading almost non existent. The Spey can be a notorious river, if you inspire others with little experience to follow you then someone could lose there life. This is a wonderfully shot video and you clearly have some amazing cinematography skills but the use of KZbin comes with responsibility. No offence meant. Hope you can see my point of view 🙏

[@BEN10TO10]

Well done. You do interesting and informative video's, if I were a few years younger I would very much like to give that ago. I was interested in your trousers that zipped over your wellies, I really need something like them for my boat, you couldn't tell me where you got them from please and also how did you get back to your car ? 😊😊👍👍

[@EzeAdventurer]

Hey buddy! Glad you liked it! The trousers are from decathlon, black waterproof love them and very well priced. Still going strong. I hired a shuttle to drive me back with my canoe on top of the vehicle!

[@popcornlover948]

Totally awesome, can I ask what date and month you did this? and thank you……It’s criminal you don’t have more subscribers

[@EzeAdventurer]

Hi mate thanks! This was 3rd week September I believe! The KZbin algorithm is really hard to break apparently lol!!!