From Beauty to Devastation: My Loch Lomond Wild Camping Experience

[@ADVENTUREISMADE]

What a legend you are Eze 🙌🏻 Such a shame people wreck these places 😡 the world is lucky to have people like you in it buddy 👍🏻 atvb, Matt

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks Matty really appreciate it mate! I know it really is heartbreaking but it's up to us to inspire one another. We can chip away with small good deeds until it snowballs into a full on, unstoppable, overwhelming wave of positivity. ATB my friend and look after yourself on the next trip! Excited to see the video when it comes out!!

[@alanreeve9715]

just watched you picking up rubbish at L. Lomond. Eze, you are the kind of hero the world needs. I could feel your pain, you were saying my thoughts, I felt as sick, & angry, as you. I don`t know what nationality you are, but please stay in Britain, we need you. I`m over 70 Eze, & I`ve started looking at canoes!

[@EzeAdventurer]

Alan, thank you for the kind words, they really mean a lot. I know you and I and many others are not alone, I hope we can inspire one another to make big changes, I'm optimistic that it will happen! Good on you looking at canoes, my plan is to keep canoeing well into my 70s. Stay childish as long as possible and would love to hear about your potential canoe move! I'm from Argentina but have been in the UK for 24 years now. Thanks for the support!

[@annebeginn2034]

I felt your pain and welled up, Eze all I can say is that the world is a better place with you init ! Don’t give up ! You are truly an inspiration to us all and it broke my heart to see you so upset. Given the circumstances your video was a work of art, we love them keep them coming 🥰🥰🥰

[@EzeAdventurer]

Anne thank you so much for your kind and encouraging words, means a lot!!! It was painful but I'm so glad to see that so much positivity is coming out of it already! I'm by no means perfect, I know I'm part of the problem too... but hopefully we can figure this one together! Will keep them coming!

[@annebeginn2034]

@@EzeAdventurer I know what you mean, the world was at its best before humans and there are simply way too many of us now and the balance is well out of control. I hope and pray that instead of all talk action is taken sooner rather than later as we have been given such a beautiful place to live. Glad to hear your not truly discouraged from what you do 🥰

[@TheMalGrey]

A lovely film, showing the beauty of nature, around an understandable bit of ranting. I really don't understand why people bother going to these places if they're going to leave litter, as clearly they don't appreciate the beauty. Its difficult not to let it upset you. A few people can start to make a difference. We clear one of my local rivers, and last year it was frustrating as every time I found new litter, but after a few paddles where we collected quite a bit, this year very little has come back, and it seems that people are maybe respecting it a bit more. Now my favourite bit of the Wey is pretty clean for a 2 miles section I look after. Not everybody is good, but it is better. Or maybe the idiots have just gone back to the pubs and shops this year... Thanks for sharing, keep enjoying nature and maybe the idiots will slowly be educated.

[@EzeAdventurer]

Mal, thank you for watching and commenting! EXACTLY! I don't understand how they bother getting out there given their lack of appreciation... It's like paying for an expensive wine but not liking the taste... (not sure about that one... anyway). Thanks for the compassion, it really helps! Thank you so much for cleaning the Wye, it is such a GORGEOUS river which I've paddled quite a few times and also have cleaned up on several occasions. That is WONDERFUL to hear that less rubbish is coming back and I think it's definitely that you are making a difference. It's not a coincidence. Also, the cleaner it is, the less people will pollute. Seeing pollution somehow "validates" polluting more. Like the incremental damage doesn't seem as bad I guess in people's mind. Thanks for sharing your experience and insights, ATB, Eze

[@Dillanm94]

Loch Lomond and the encompassing Trossachs National Park is very easily accessible from Glasgow by train and so during the summer you get quite a lot of young folks /non-outdoorsy people who just want to shack up and get pissed for a weekend and not think too much about it. To try to combat this they actually introduced a "wild camping by permit only" bylaw around Loch Lomond from March to October which can involve fines for those wild camping without a permit. Unfortunately it only seems to put off honest people.

[@bigduphusaj162]

He shouldn't have picked litter up and moved around islands, they don't want you doing that here as it spreads disease around the islands to some of the rare wildlife. This is out of season as they have litter parties in season and they know exactly how to deal with the waste. The problem is mostly the English they come here and ruin it for everyone else. I live here and have a boat on the water out of Balloch so it makes zero difference to me as all that will happen is more strict permits etc for those who aren't Scottish, they're already talking about banning Jetskis unless you are from here or have been registered at Duncan Mills for boats or other watercraft for a set amount of years. I can tell you stories of how I've saved kids lifes here, 4 to be exact, two in the same incident, and it was irresponsible English guys 16 to mid 20s on jetskis or smaller ribs who have either hit each other or hit something while drunk and out their faces on drugs at night on watercraft they only have about 10hr of experience on. I picked up a guy who's inflatable life jacket had ripped his ear off and a rib had came out his body, he hit his mate at 1130pm on a 300bhp jetski his dad got him only a few week prior for his birthday. His mate was unconscious but had a proper life jacket on so he got lucky and I pulled him onto an inflatable dingy, dragged him back to the bank as I didn't want to cause any further damage to his body, he was airlifted to hospital. Both made full recovery and thanked me later and bought me a new trolling outboard for my trouble. They both said the same "it's over in a flash, one minute youre drunk going 70mph, next yer in intensive care"

[@liannfoster5467]

It's that simple really leave no trace. I'm planning on camping here soon I can reassure you I'll always leave somewhere how I found it. Great work buddy 👏👏

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thank you! We’ll lead by example 💪

[@RobbC.]

Eze, you are incredibly inspirational in everything you do. Keep up the amazing work.

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks Robb that\s super kind!

[@melanieharvey2600]

Thanks for sharing an emotional and powerful story, we understand your anger at the human betrayal of nature. Be assured you are making a difference and inspiring others

[@EzeAdventurer]

Well put Melanie "Human betrayal of nature" - that's EXACTLY how it feels. Thanks for your understanding and makes me so happy to hear that!

[@bigduphusaj162]

The place gets cleaned up properly all the time in season. Thanks for taking your litter with you but a kindly reminder not to drag litter between islands as it spreads disease. Ideally find the litter dump sites on each island (that sometimes looks like a random litter dump) and leave it there as It gets taken away from they spots. Youl know what I mean if you see one, they are often in plain site so the litter collection can see them.

[@swallowdive3367]

Well done fella, watched a few of yer vids now and you always trashing out other people’s waste, much respect 👍🏼👊🏼👌🏼

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks so much for watching them and appreciate your kind words of support! Will keep doing my best buddy 👊. Keep on adventuring!

[@timsytanker]

Another beautifully shot video my friend. I feel your pain and disgust but don’t give up, you inspire us to be better and do better. Big things start in little ways, you have made a difference in every video, leaving the countryside in a better state than when you found it, everyone who watches will remember your efforts and do their best to continue the good work, I know I certainly will.

[@EzeAdventurer]

You absolute legend! Thank you so much that really means a lot to me. You're 100% I won't give up. Indeed big things start in little ways. So simple but so true, we need to remember that with every little action we take! Thank you so much for continuing the good work, we can do this man 👊

[@timsytanker]

@@EzeAdventurer I know some guys from the Thetford River Group and every week they are out in canoes for a few days collecting rubbish, I met them on the water and asked if they ever get fed up with cleaning the same stretch, the answer was no, they actually get a positive vibe from it, the cleansing of the water is a therapy for them and they feel better for it. I would rather people didn’t litter the place but I can learn a lot from those guys and yourself.

[@EzeAdventurer]

Love that philosophy and view - I still got a lot to learn buddy, thanks for sharing that insight !

[@poweralife3656]

Great video, we appreciate the rant. As fellow lovers of the Scottish wilderness we need more people like you. We're looking forward to getting back out to camp in the next week or two and will be making a point of spending more time leaving our sites better than how we found them. At this point, 'leave no trace' doesn't seem enough, surely it needs to be 'leave it better than you found it'.

[@EzeAdventurer]

EXACTLY MATE! “Leave it better than you found it” has to be the new norm. I’m so happy to hear that, I really appreciate it!!! Much love and respect, keep on adventuring !!!

[@bigduphusaj162]

Don't drag litter between islands please. Thanks for caring though Cheers 🍻

[@KY-ge7uy]

Well said Eze. It IS beautiful there and anyone lucky enough to be able to travel through it and enjoy it, should also treat it with the respect it deserves and take their garbage home with them. Leave nothing behind.

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks Karen, I appreciate that - it does seem so obvious doesn't it? Anyway, there are many people who are positive influences, and we will overcome it! Thanks for watching

[@leerobertson2728]

Well done Eze. Powerful film and I feel your pain. The first time I took a canoe to a small island to camp was so exciting, I’d looked forward to it for months, only to be gutted when, as I paddled into a small bay where I was going to camp, I was greeted by a carpet of beer cans under the water and a full size bbq left on the beach! Why go to the lengths of travelling to a remote beautiful place only to ruin it for others. I had a full canoe on the journey back with other peoples waste and ignorance. Since then I’ve tidied entire tents, chairs, even boots! Championing the right attitude, just like you have done, is how we will win. Love your videos and despite the ignorance we witness everyday I look forward to getting my paddle back in the water, warm my toes by the fire and settle back under a star filled sky…

[@EzeAdventurer]

WELL SAID BROTHER AND AMEN TO THAT! You're a good man to do what you do. We will prevail! Thanks for sharing this with me, it's super heart warming to know there's good people like you out there!

[@Paul-of3ut]

I wish the world was full of more people like you, it's such a shame there's so many selfish people in the world, thanks for the great video

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks! There are many good people in the world, keep the faith !!

[@DM-tn6jd]

Beautiful video as always Eze. I feel your pain brother.

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks for the compassion Dave, much appreciated brother ❤️

[@davidhenderson1412]

I feel your pain man, I'm a mountain summit camper and even there rubbish is left. It sickens me how people can have so little respect for nature and for others who enjoy our beautiful country. I'm enjoying watching your videos, thank you for making and uploading them. Also thank you for your efforts to clean up our countryside. In a perfect world, everyone would have the attitude and love for nature that you do. Unfortunately it's not perfect so we continue to be the keepers of the countryside.

[@EzeAdventurer]

Well said buddy! We continue to be the keepers :-). Thanks for the kind words and makes me happy to hear you are enjoying the adventures! Sending positive vibes !!

[@thomasrevell1]

That’s pretty confronting the amount of rubbish on a small island in the middle of Scotland’s most iconic lakes. The people that left it there travelled by boat surrounded by the beautiful scenery but didn’t care to even clean up after themselves, I can’t understand it. Keep up the videos the awesome videos and take pride in the inspiration to others and making a difference! Kia Kaha from New Zealand.

[@EzeAdventurer]

Exactly buddy that’s a good point. They travelled there by boat so carrying stuff out is even that much easier… Thanks for the encouragement and for continuing the good work on your side of the world, you too will inspire others to change and together we can overwhelm the system. “kia kaha, and remember: it is better to fall on principle than to stand on lies" Wow I love that SO much man. ❤️❤️❤️

[@martinwragge9906]

Love your attitude, you are an inspiration. It takes one person to influence others... You are that person. I am with you, we are many 🙂

[@EzeAdventurer]

Love that buddy! Thanks so much for watching and for standing by me on this - we are many indeed my friend and I fuels me to hear comments like this - THANK YOU.

[@Buszkraftowski]

Thank you for sharing this epic video. Walked last year the West Highland Way and so along the Loch Lomond. Such a lovley place. Your vid gave me an additional and new impression of this Loch. Well done! (Your rand at the end about the rubbish in nature: I agree. You can see that nearly everywhere now. It is a pitty that others cannot follow the idea of "never leave a trace" when it comes to garbage...).

[@EzeAdventurer]

Couldn't agree more mate

[@BugoutBushcraftUK]

You’re a positive message for the changes we all need to make. I’ve watched your films and in every one you take the rubbish you find with you. Keep making your films, they are an inspiration for many. Keep on adventuring and don’t let the idiots spoil it.

[@EzeAdventurer]

Wow that's a beautiful message, I really appreciate that, thank you! Absolutely will continue to do so, thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. Adventure awaits!!!

[@Solophotoventures]

Thank god for people like you, it’s sad to see such a stunning place damaged by nob heads wh can’t be arsed taking they’re shit home you earned my sub

[@EzeAdventurer]

Welcome aboard, thanks for the kind words!

[@MatWalter-q3h]

Steady on. good on you for taking it all out,

[@davidmclean3465]

Thank you for your thoughtful and caring respect for the land. I have travelled abroad to beautiful places and have been utterly shocked at the garbage and litter. Sicily is on a whole other level. I feel your pain!

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks mate, it's everywhere isn't unfortunately?

[@marksuddaby3897]

You are the best Scot in the world. I’ve had similar experiences. Keep positive dude.

[@EzeAdventurer]

Haha thanks my buddy

[@davidthompson1504]

Another great video and what an amazing job you are doing,not only with the amount of rubbish you collect but now when we go out my daughter takes bin liners to collect rubbish and that’s down to your videos.I would like to know how many others you’ve inspired don’t give up mate

[@EzeAdventurer]

David - Absolutely beautiful to hear that it's inspired you and your daughter, bless you guys for your kindness to the earth - it will come back in a hugely positive way to you both, I'm certain of it. Means so much to know this, it inspires me back to keep going and do more! Thank you!

[@MrScotia]

I live at Loch Lomond and litter is a huge problem. It's got a lot worse post Covid with more people staying in the UK for their holidays. The loch is so near to Glasgow and so it attracts boozing thugs who just leave all their mess behind. . Then you have the campervan brigade from down south dumping nappies in hedges and setting up camp right on the actual cycle paths on the west side of the loch. Proper wild campers like yourself are an asset to the area and to the wider Scottish countryside.

[@EzeAdventurer]

Ahhh that's devastating to hear, I can totally imagine that... just such a popular area and unfortunately too accessible to too many (idiots)... Hope you get to enjoy Scotland nonetheless, a country I deeply love.

[@markplane4581]

What a heart breake, good on you for getting this important message out.

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thank you!!

[@chris_williams]

Excellent rant! I've been there and it is shameful what certain people do to otherwise pristine nature. Well done for highlighting the issue and encouraging others to follow your example.

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks buddy I appreciate it!! We'll keep pushing for better standards. We can do it!! Adventure on brother!!

[@gogsalba4573]

Majority of us do LNT... and don't need or seek any plaudits for it.. its always just been the right thing to do.. no question. The frustrations arise from trying to find reason in others flagrant disregard for their surroundings, for nature and for others. The bag it up and pile it high types... are in some ways worse as the expectation from them is that others will sweep up behind them....but we all just keep on keeping on, either picking up or calling it out when we come across it.. I like the ' leave it better' mantra...when the leave no trace message is being discussed... Thanks for keeping on, keeping on and sharing this video... a new subsciber....👍

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks so much my friend, couldn't agree more and totally share your sentiment!! Thanks for sharing and for the sub - keep on adventuring and as you say - keeping on !!

[@ChrisJB]

'So Beautiful, So Ugly - ....', that, alas, sums it up a treat Eze. Well done for your efforts and keep spreading the word. You're a good bloke 👍. Best wishes, Chris

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks so much Chris for your kind encouragement - trying my best buddy will keep going 👊

[@welsh58boy]

We need more videos like this shaming the disgusting people and the mess they leave nature in, Well done in setting a good example as you always do in not only "leave no trace" but also "cleaner than you found it" 👍👍👍

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks so much Benja! I totally agree. I think the leave no trace policy is good when things are clean but to be honest we need more than that! We can turn it around together, one small step at a time. If everyone picked up a single piece of rubbish we’d be done by now! Thanks for the support 👊

[@adelejones3746]

Trouble is, these people feel no shame. It's stuff like this that led the national park to licence camping in the summer months. I doubt that it makes any difference though, all this stuff was carried in, and probably on the water. Mak😂s my piss boil.

[@ronnijacobs-mitchell9083]

You are making a difference. Thank you. ❤️ I will continue to do my part as well.

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks so much, that's awesome and heart warming to hear, good on you!!

[@stuartjones7032]

You are a great conservationist and human being Eze! If only more people were as responsible for the welfare of this planet as you. Respect! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thank you I appreciate that Stuart!

[@danielwheeldon9180]

I've watched lots of your videos, and these may be the first I dont finish. Its pi**ing me off so much that people would leave all that. Great job Eze. I'd love to join you on a big clean up paddle!

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks Daniel I know it’s very frustrating mate!! Thanks for the support buddy, we’ll continue doing our best for this impossibly beautiful planet 🌎

[@yuriibodnar7065]

Thanks for your work! 👍

[@EzeAdventurer]

My pleasure Yuri!! Thanks for watching buddy and keep on adventuring!

[@davecoyle9414]

I remember reading about how they stopped wild camping on lomond due to all the shite people left. Keep up the great videos Eze. Theyre a inspiration to us all. ❤

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks so much that’s v kind! 👊❤️

[@bugoutnow]

More park rangers needed and confiscation of all kit if found littering.......massive lack of education and respect

[@daveseeley9702]

Thank you for clearing up the rubbish. I don’t understand why people don’t care!

[@EzeAdventurer]

Welcome thanks for watching!

[@weebob0328]

love your videos bud I've just recently subscribed to your channel but have realised what a great lad you are.simple life is always the best ,thank u for looking after our great country 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 love how you enjoy our landscapes and tidy up after other inconsiderate people, I also love fishing for wild brown trout and salmon your videos inspire to be better our country is so beautiful and deserves better people like u are worth there weight in gold thank u and keep the content going truly great thank u ❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks so much brother that’s such a sweet and kind comment , thank you for the love, sending just as much back to you buddy!!! Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 is beautiful and makes a big part of my heart ❤️!!

[@peterfenton9516]

Great video and a well deserved rant my friend.. How is it people want to enjoy the outside but at the same time trash it and destroy the very thing they’ve come to find.. Such a shame we live in a world that some are destined to destroy... Keep up the good work my friend a true inspiration respect ✊🏻

[@EzeAdventurer]

Peter thanks for watching and commenting! That’s exactly what I struggle to understand myself… the paradox of wanting to enjoy and feet or the outdoors at the same time..! Anyway we will keep going and we will win together, we are many brother 👊

[@peterfenton9516]

@@EzeAdventurer Yes hopefully one day we will win my friend but only when the ignorant become less so and learn that Mother Nature can only give so much .. Respect to you .. PS great canoe I have the same in black

[@EzeAdventurer]

I know bud we talk about saving Mother Nature, yet it’s Mother Nature that is saving us… barely being able to hang on with everything we are throwing at her. If she’s our mum and we are the kids, We must be the most ungrateful, spoiled children on the planet!

[@My24hradventure]

Very well said! Good on you!

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks brother 👊

[@nowenterpsie]

Beautiful outrage. Legend. Dude you're fast becoming one of my fav YT folks.

[@EzeAdventurer]

Appreciate that matey, thanks so much!!

[@fabrizioradice12]

You legend! Thank you :)

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thank you my friend! Absolute pleasure ❤️

[@SwallowsCourt]

well done for litter picking! thank you so much.

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks!

[@papinator002]

Thank you. We have the same issues in the US wilderness areas... be it ignorance or purposeful carelessness, it blows my mind when I come across evidence of people traveling into the great wilderness to leave such destruction. You are inspiring.

[@EzeAdventurer]

I totally agree!

[@ShoyShoy1980]

Awesome stuff! Keep up the good work.

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks buddy, absolutely will do. Appreciate the encouragement!!

[@RickTOutdoorAdventure1969]

Sad Eze mate. Good on ya for making the film and highlighting the issue Rick

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks Rick, I know was a sad one but as you say, hopefully good will come out of it!

[@deborahlegge1304]

There's lots of us out thete that 'clean up' So glad you have an influence on your children to grow up like you! ❤❤ We can't expect all to think like us, cos 'all' really don't care.....out for the crack & a piss up......bag up their shit, then leave it behind!!?? You are a wonderful human doing a wonderful job.....thank you ❤

[@EzeAdventurer]

Deborah thank you and I hear you!!! Right on!!! There ARE lot's of us out there that clean up, we are not alone!!! I knowww the bagging up of their shit and leaving behind was so baffling... !!! Thank you for your kind encouragement and compassion, it means a lot!! Keep on influencing in on a positive way, we will win!!

[@silentrabbit247]

Yes the Earth is crying Out ! Well done for cleaning up, I do the same down my local river. The east side of Loch Lomond became a no camping area, ( Legal Injunction needed ) because of the rubbish & abuse. Thankfully, there is now a permit system for "Responsible Wild Campers", but its a shame some people spoil these lovely wild places. Great quality, enjoyable videos. ATB

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks for the insight. As avid camper starting out, I never imagined being on the side of "ban wild camping". But after seeing this, I suddenly understood the severity of the situation and why perhaps in some instances, it's the right way forward.

[@shal7321]

You are doing such a good thing there. Thanks

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thank you so much ❤️👊

[@felicityhoyle7020]

We have a field by the river in our village and the rubbish we find there is horrific. Babies nappies, human excrement as well as the usual beer cans, BBQ’s etc. Twice a year we do a voluntary clean up but as you say it is very depressing. I take a bag to collect rubbish when I walk the dogs in the forest. I love your videos and your attitude to life. I look forward to seeing them.

[@EzeAdventurer]

Felicity! Wow thanks for sharing this with us - I can totally understand your sentiment... it really is depressing! Honestly I felt like a black cloud has just come over me... my body was so heavy and I had no pleasure or intent of doing anything else.., I thought "time to get some wood" but I just couldn't do it. I didn't realise how much of a toll it took on me until I was at camp (with it already set up!). I can imagine being right next the river the things you see.. It's a constant reminder of how pathetic the human race is.. (and I include myself in the equation because no doubt I'm part of the problem too...). We need to DIG DEEP for BIG CHANGE. We need to be brave, strong and determined to punch the status quo in the face, and ask for MUCH MORE. Well done for doing the clean ups, nobody can ever take away those good deeds from you Felicity.

[@stephenpilling2084]

love the edit at the start of this. great cinematics. you have a wonderful eye for outdoor filming Also, i feel your pain. i flipping hate litter so much. i just understand why people do it

[@EzeAdventurer]

Stephen thank you so much really glad you liked it!! I really love the outdoors so much, it's a pretty intimate relationship and it's wonderful to be able to capture that pain and share it in this way... I don't understand either buddy but I hope we can stay positive and make a change together! Thanks for your kind support my friend.

[@thememorybank2623]

Good man, we do the same when camping out or hiking. It's disheartening but making the difference is why you go. Most people are a waste of space, but not all people.

[@EzeAdventurer]

Good on you bro - let's keep going, we can make the difference... together.

[@jonfisher9214]

I got put on furlough during the lockdown. Walking in the woods was such a help to keep me sane! The amount of crap people left behind was really annoying though. I bought a litter picker and now I fill a bag as I go. I hope this video inspires other people to do the same. Keep being you!

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks so much Jon! That’s wonderful to hear, good for you and for the planet, we need more people like you. And the way to get there is to continue inspiring others! Nothing better than being out in nature for keeping sane and restoring your soul back to factory settings!

[@crazyandy2008]

Make me angry how the scum of the earth can have a massive impact on our beautiful country . Thanks for taking your time to clear up after them . All the best fella

[@EzeAdventurer]

I feel you bro! It's my pleasure man - we won't let them win tho - we are many wanting positive change. We can influence others to follow! Take care bud

[@ccwweeman3385]

Thanks for sharing buddy I'm also a kayaker and cyclist .People leaving a mess like what you found are disgusting lazy idiots . The places where I go with kayak or inflatable canoe I constantly pick up other people's mess from island lochs and take back to shore won't mention where but they are almost clear of rubbish . Thanks for taking care of our lovely country's islands on the lochs we need more people like you thank you.....colin 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🛶🚴‍♂️☀️

[@EzeAdventurer]

Cheers Colin it warms my heart to know there are more of us out there! It’s my pleasure doing it, Scotland is an unbelievably beautiful country that has a special place in my heart ❤️.

[@ccwweeman3385]

@@EzeAdventurer thanks and keep up the good work sir . 👍🏻

[@NicolasValentinScotland]

This is our kayak fishing loch . We love it so much . You are right lots of people are quite slow with nature and understanding . From the work place to wild nature it’s quite normal for some .

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks Nicolas, I love it so much too! We must protect it together! Thanks for watching and commenting

[@NicolasValentinScotland]

@@EzeAdventurer I am like you . So frustrating.

[@ajda1947]

I'm 100% with you, man. I don't know why people are like that - ignorance, not respectful of nature and others, drugs, drunks, the young, on and on. There will always be people like that, however. I love the woods, mountains, and waterways, but when I see this all I can do is pick it up like you, not let it get to me, and continue doing what I so love, for if I had not encountered trash it would still be there. Vermonter.

[@EzeAdventurer]

Scottie thanks so much for your wisdom - you are absolutely right brother. I try to see the rubbish as an opportunity, to take it with me and make a difference. And normally I don't let it get to me. Unfortunately in this instance I let it overwhelm me... I simply couldn't take it anymore... But I'm not giving up, by any means. I'm gonna keep going and punch harder. Thanks for sharing your sentiment buddy!

[@ajda1947]

@@EzeAdventurer Thanks, that is the response I was hoping for! Suck it up Eze and keep up the good work 😎

[@EzeAdventurer]

Will do!

[@ScottGratton]

Mate your a legend for picking all that rubbish up you earned my subscription. It’s absolutely fxxxing disgusting that people can leave rubbish in such a beautiful place should be ashamed 🤬

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks so much legend!! I totally agree mate, we gotta try re-educate! Much love!

[@Ootanaboots]

Feel your pain Eze! Regardless of how remote the area is we always seem to find litter, it is such a shame people have so little respect for the planet, fellow man and themselves.. I despair at our future. I try to focus on the positive things, there are some good people too.

[@EzeAdventurer]

Let’s focus on the positive, totally agree!! 💪❤️

[@2455keith]

Inspiring, if more people had this attitude there would be less for reasonable people to do, respect my friend 👍

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thank you so much my friend!! We are many 💪❤️

[@martinoutdoors6941]

So stunning yet so shameful. Thank you for what you’ve cleaned up.

[@EzeAdventurer]

I know!! The irony is huge in this one! You’re welcome my friend keep on adventuring!

[@mitchsteele2927]

Great vid Eze, an awesome job your doing keeping Loch Lomond and other areas as best you can litter free, just gutted to see so much around, I have friends in Cornwall that go round the coastline picking up litter just like we have groups of people in our Cotswold village too, I’ve recently visited family in Scotland and was saddened to see the litter at the sides of motorways and main roads, I assume it’s basically down to government cut backs ? Keep up the great work you do and enjoy the stunning scenery 👍

[@EzeAdventurer]

Absolutely buddy! How beautiful to hear about your friends doing wonderful work in Cornwall and you guys in a Cotswolds - clearly we are many and we gotta keep spreading the positive message! Yeah cutbacks could be part of it, but I think more ignorance than anything. We have to cure the underlying issue, the litter is a symptom I guess. Will keep it up buddy and you too 👊❤️

[@ALochOnTheWildSide]

Quality video bud - enjoyed that....👍

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks so much!!

[@patwilbourne]

What a shame... It makes me feel ashamed to be human.. well done for what your doing that message is very strong and loud 👍

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks brother I feel the same way sometimes... we really must be the worst species of all... Appreciate the support, let's keep spreading positivity!

[@JosephStealin]

All that rubbish is horrendous, well done to you for getting rid of it

[@EzeAdventurer]

I know bud - thanks appreciate the help!

[@Woodsman_wildcamper]

Hi Eze mate, sorry you had a bad experience at Loch lomond. I've never been there myself but I heard how bad it is with people leaving their crap there. Just back from a 3 day trip myself down at the Galloway Forest, seen a bit of trash down aswell. Keep em coming mate, I'm enjoying your chilled out vids. Take care, Andy 👍

[@EzeAdventurer]

Ey up Andy brother! Yeah it is a shame... 50% of Scotland is within 1 hour of Loch Lomond.. that explains quite a lot.. Awesome dude how was Galloway? Shame about the trash there, but it is so beautiful there. What shelter did you use to camp? Land can be tricky sometimes there

[@Woodsman_wildcamper]

@@EzeAdventurer ah yeah, does make sense why it's such a mess. I think they put restrictions in between March and September which might deter people, hopefully it'll reduce the mess. I had a good time, it was a wet 3 days but great to get out in the kayak. I found myself a nice flat spot, encircled by young spruce and larch so it kept the worst of the wind out. I took a one man tent to sleep in, also had my tarp up in a ploughpoint for an admin area out of the rain 👍

[@daveated1]

Good job.... respect !

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thank you!

[@stenewton5175]

Totally with you on the sentiment bud I so hate to see needless litter, needless cos if they can carry it in full why can't they carry it out empty, no excuse, they should all be ashamed of themselves cept they won't be, they have no shame. Hope it doesn't put you off your adventures, the world needs people like you /us & least you can sleep with a clear mind 🤛

[@EzeAdventurer]

Exactly! If they can carry it in, they can carry it out... indeed usually the weight decreases as you consume food! Never mind those losers, as you say, the world needs more people like us - keep on inspiring others and do your best buddy, that's all we can do. We will win this. Much love!!

[@martynjones7824]

I really do find it so hard to believe people can do this ! I can only surmise they despise the beautiful gift of a planet we live on so could they please just leave ? Superb video. Thank you ..as much as it broke my heart.

[@EzeAdventurer]

I knowww so hard to believe and understand, I’m with you. Sorry that it broke your heart, it broke mine too 😔 .. but by bringing it to light we can do something about it and put positive change into action! Stay positive and much love!!

[@petermcmahon8074]

Well done mate. I see the same things in OZ, maybe not as stark as the examples you have shown from this beautiful place, but it is there. But you know, it is like a lot of the sadder side of human behaviour and it reflects laziness and ignorance, but HEY, here you are doing something about it and we are applauding you!!. Keep your chin up. Pete from Australia

[@EzeAdventurer]

Peter thank you for watching and commenting, you’re absolutely right it really is a reflection of the sadder side of humanity and we are all part of the problem to some extent, but we can work together to be part of the solution! Thanks for the encouragement, chin up indeed brother 💪👊

[@cojomo123]

Good on you, Loch Lomond is Beautiful, unfortunately with an ugly side, as you have just shown, so very sad. Thank you for caring and sorry you felt so disgusted you had to go home, hope you’ve had better outings since,🍻.

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thank you so much! Incredibly beautiful and equally taken for granted... stunning Loch Lomond. Keep on adventuring and being a positive influence !

[@KEYTOWNADVENTURES]

I respect you for this effort to educate people. I always try the same out here. I always say to people “only leave your footprints “ leave no trace. Bush-crafters know what i mean. I am always irritated when i see human poo and toilet paper everywhere. My god ,people need to learn these simple rules. Eze thanks for this video !

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks a lot buddy I really appreciate that!

[@robertgordon5150]

My friend. I am sorry your camp was ruined in this way. I couldn’t have stayed there. I’m appalled with the amount of litter people leave at parks, beaches, beauty spots and in towns and cities. Absolutely disgusting. It’s drilled in to my kids that dropping litter, no matter how small an amount, is wholly unacceptable. Unfortunately, Loch Lomond is pretty accessible making it, along with other honeypot locations, a magnet for the ignorant. Keep up the good work sir and don’t let the mindless few ruin it for you. Subscribed 👍

[@EzeAdventurer]

Robert ! Thanks so much for watching, commenting and subbing ❤️ I totally agree with you. 50% of the Scottish population is within 1 hour drive of Loch Lomond! That explains a lot.. I won’t let it ruin it, and will continue to lead by example. Well done on teaching your kids that way, mine are the same and they are the future. Keep on adventuring brother

[@wandaprusaczyk3123]

♥️👏👏👏.Moj syn, ktory mieszka w Alexandrii, niedaleko Dumbarton, Balloch zawsze(!)ma duzy plecak, w ktory zbiera śmieci po ludziach.

[@EzeAdventurer]

Amaziing!!

[@tonyallen1953]

Totaly agree with you some people treat nature Great job mate.

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks Tony, appreciate it mate!

[@kevingrech1255]

Your are so great keep it up dont let this monsters stop you well done and thx for what you are doing to tech us what is the right for everything thanks

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks so much!!

[@northernembersoutdoors1045]

I was in the middle of a woodland the other day and found a tent, abandoned. Further on not connected with that I found dirty cooking pots. really hard to see that kind of thing and not get angry. Anyway, top quality filming, you really do justice to the area. I have an idea that I might visit the trossichs for a proper look about, cheers.

[@EzeAdventurer]

I know my friend, it's absolutely baffling, I totally understand. Anyway, we can continue doing good together. Yes definitely explore, it's absolutely beautiful and worth visiting. (despite that incident)!

[@topcat8820]

More kayak camping videos please they’re ace !!!

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks mate ! My favourite kind of trip for sure !! Hope to bring you some more soon

[@BrianthatiscalledBrian]

Good for you Eze. Every little bit helps and you getting the word out is a good thing. 🙂👍🏕️

[@EzeAdventurer]

It sure is, thanks buddy I appreciate that! We can inspire others to change!

[@ASKR303]

always enjoy watching your vids. they have made me consider trying out a canoe instead of my sit on kayak . looks like a more relaxing way to travel . thinking of making some videos too but it seems like a lot of hard work if going solo . i imagine theres a lot of prep work and organizing behind the scenes, not to mention the editing work when back home

[@EzeAdventurer]

Canoe over sit on top any day!!! Yeah definitely it's a lot more work but I really enjoy the "thrill" and creativeness of capturing it all at the same time. It's almost like it gives you something "more to do" as well when you're alone, and the camera kinda works as a bit of a companion in a weird way.. your audience "comes with you". The editing can definitely take a very long time, depending on your style, and degree of detail you want to edit down to.. you can make it more rough and can be done in a couple of hours, or you can try make it cinematic, music, volume control, transitions etc and it start getting more and more time consuming. But the editing is another creative opportunity for me and I do like spending hours on end editing. Hope this helps! You can try it and see how you go! Don't take it too seriously to begin with. If it enhances the experience, go with it. if it detracts, then drop it :-)

[@ASKR303]

@@EzeAdventurer yeah im going to give it a try . im shit at talking, hate hearing my own voice and always screw up infront of a camera so going to concentrate on the cinematic look and i make my own music / soundscapes too so it will give me the opportunity to use my music for something instead of it sitting in my hard drive doing nothing . cheers

[@EzeAdventurer]

Yes mate that's the way. Re camera, everybody is the same, it's awkward as F at the beginning, then you get used it to it. Nobody is "born with it" I promise you that!@@ASKR303

[@dirkdoenvanv.8156]

Thumbs up. My wife and I visited Loch Lomond before Covid 19 in 2019. Our walks along the shore where terrible. At that time we saw tents left and carbage and plastic botles and shoes and clothes etc. etc. We at that time could not understand why people left such a beautiful place with so much carbage.

[@EzeAdventurer]

It's heartbreaking isn't it mate? Thanks for sharing you experience

[@fireflyrocks1]

Thank you for cleaning up mother earth. I do the same here in Ontario. . It is a shame what some people do to the only home we have.

[@EzeAdventurer]

So sad, good on you though and yes she's our only earth... if only we provided in the same way she provides for us!

[@peteraitken6494]

Just subscribed buddy what an awesome man you are thank you for helping clean our beautiful country sickens me to death how can people be so disgusting and disrespectful to others whom love the outdoors and respect it hope a lot of people change after seeing this so sad thank you again you are a top bloke take care and god bless you 👍👌🔥🔥❤️

[@EzeAdventurer]

Hey buddy and welcome aboard, so happy you've joined the channel! People are difficult to understand sometimes.. the paradox of going out there because it's beautiful, but then destroying it ... to much to take sometimes! But we'll keep grinding away with positivity brother!

[@peteraitken6494]

@@EzeAdventurer defo mate thanks for your reply 👍👌

[@EzeAdventurer]

@@peteraitken6494you got it bud!

[@ralforlich1730]

Just sad. Well done, Sir!

[@EzeAdventurer]

I know, thanks my friend!

[@PullsTheTide]

There are woods where I live which I cleaned up. (more than 10 full bin bags of rubbish) It was littered just days later so I stopped. I only have so much energy and need to spend it where it's not being wasted. It's good that you care about the environment.

[@EzeAdventurer]

I totally get it! Good on you for doing that mate !! Appreciate you sharing that with me buddy and hope we can positively affect the world 🌎 together

[@janinehawkins9565]

Well done my friend

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thank you! Cheers! 😃

[@trek-outdoors]

Its dusgusting the amount of rubbish you tidied up. It's so sad. They can carry it into the forest but can't be arsed to carry it back out 😡 Keep going mate. Top bloke. Always enjoy your video's 👍🏻

[@EzeAdventurer]

Well said, I share your feelings bro. Appreciate the comment!

[@turtle2260]

You've just got a new follower,pity there's not more like u around

[@EzeAdventurer]

Wow thanks so much! We are many and enough to influence the world, we can do it if we work together 💪

[@arthurszu]

Thanks Eze for your videos 🙂 I found your YT and your videos looks really exciting !🙂👍 What about trashes and dirty places - I think everything depends on education, not location. With my wife we have no any problems with leaving no trace during our trips but many times meet places in Poland almost similar like you were and it's unfortunately sad when in beautiful places you can find such signs of human being 😡 Everything depends on us - humans. And only us🍀Take care !😎

[@EzeAdventurer]

Well said Arthur! Exactly, it all depends on us. Agreed it's about education not location. We also have to change our way of life drastically! The way we eat, package and consume everything in general! Take care my friend and keep adventuring!

[@TN.70]

Tak, te śmieci :( 8:25 WHY ? Dlaczego ludzie rzucają śmieci ? Dlaczego nie posprzątają po sobie ? Ja też staram się sprzątać, ale czasem ręce opadają. Jakich wioseł używasz ? 2:05 Canoe Paddles ? Dzięki za Film 👍👍👍 Pozdrawiam 👋

[@EzeAdventurer]

Wiem, to takie smutne, mój przyjacielu, ale zróbmy co w naszej mocy, aby zainspirować innych do zmian! Wiosło to to poniżej: www.whitewaterthecanoecentre.co.uk/bending-branches-arrow-20436-p.asp dzięki za oglądanie!

[@jerryappleton5699]

What is the drone you use? Picture quality is fantastic

[@EzeAdventurer]

Hey Jerry I use the DJI Mini it’s very good given how small and lightweight it is, great for backpacking etc. Does lack some features like tracking that I think the newer mini 2 has.

[@patrickburns406]

Very close to the biggest city in Scotland. Education about camping is what’s needed.

[@EzeAdventurer]

Totally agree good point bud

[@atlasgrey]

Feel your pain. I stay in Balloch at the bottom of Loch Lomond and Balloch Park and it small beachess are a total mess after any hot weekend. Ive taking to carrying waste bags and a litter picker on my walks. An unfortunate reality but needs must.

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks for sharing that with me! I feel you too! And thanks for litter picking and making a positive impact!

[@achooton]

Unfortunately we are dealing with a mentality and attitude to life that certain individuals just believe this kind of thing is ok, even the norm, they wouldn't have even thought twice about doing it. Its a societal problem bred from a lack of education about the natural world and basic respect. Thank you for doing your best to clean it up.

[@EzeAdventurer]

I appreciate it, totally agree. Starts with education... perhaps even connecting kids to nature and it's beauty at an early age, so they can appreciate and protect it as they grow older

[@achooton]

Couldn't agree more mate

[@FurrychalkbagOutdoors]

I would normally say that education is the way forward but unfortunately it’s extremely hard to educate something without a brain🤷‍♂️🙄 I try to stay positive as much as I can as I know there are good people out there🙂 Keep up the good work and keep smiling🙂

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks so much buddy! I know the feeling - it's very frustrating / disheartening but 100% gotta keep up the positive attitude! We WILL win this battle!!! 💪💪💪 Thanks for the encouragement and keep on adventuring mate!!

[@ottconsulting7]

Nice casting!

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks bud!!

[@dickensrobin9]

This is so sad to see. Why do folk do this ?? I guess we will never know. We just have to be thankful that we have good folk like you who respect the countryside but shouldn't have to clean up other people's mess. I thoroughly enjoy watching your adventures and really do hop this doesn't put you off further adventures. On another note did you manage to buy some furled leaders we spoke about for your flyfishing. Many thanks

[@EzeAdventurer]

Robin! Many thanks for watching and commenting. Totally agree it’s very sad but will definitely not let it put me off, I have so much more adventuring to do, just getting started!!! I did buy the furled leaders mate I have two waiting to be used, just haven’t had the chance to use them! I stupidly packed all my flies and leaders etc and forgot my fly rod at home last minute!!! Take care and have a wonderful day ahead robin!

[@LundysWildcampBushcraft]

This is shocking to see I'm sick of finding rubbish in the woods were I go it's heavy to carry all that crap in so why can't they just bloody carry it out this puts me off coming to Scotland and its such an amazing place well done to you for collecting all that rubbish atvb Jimmy 😎😎👍👍

[@EzeAdventurer]

Jimmy! I know the feeling man!!! Honestly when I turned my canoe around that bend and saw that pile of rubbish (6-7 full bags!), my heart sank. I couldn't UNSEE it, and I couldn't leave it there either. I'm glad I was able to react positively. Keep on adventuring and keep on spreading the good word my friend - we can turn this around, together!

[@kristoffernygard7255]

Instant subscribed when I saw you cleaning up in nature, I don't get why people litter so much? You brought it out there, you can surely bring it back home when its empty... It annoys me so much. Thanks for being so kind :)

[@EzeAdventurer]

Thanks for subbing and for the kind words!! I know it's so incomprehensible that it gives us a headache no? Anyway, we'll lead the way with positive action, thanks for watching!

[@NorthernOutdoorsDave]

It's such a shame people think this is OK to do man... They come and ruin it for other people and why? Selfish and dragged up... Well done Eze great work. Sorry you didn't get to capture the area like it should be.. to be enjoyed.

[@EzeAdventurer]

Cheers bud I appreciate it! I do hope this sheds more light on the issue so we can all do better and so we can continue to inspire one another for positive change!

[@StephenStockman80]

New to your channel Eze; could feel your frustration building as the video went on. I enjoyed the fact you cleared as you went - not what you set out to do on an adventure but honestly, well done for doing so. Out of interest, I see you have travelled a lot but is Scotland bad in comparison to other countries regarding the litter etc? Maybe parts of Scotland more so than other parts? I really do love the country but even travelling from A to B, the motorways, the slip-roads are so full of litter that I can’t understand it; similar to yourself on this occasion, it puts me off people who take things for granted.

[@EzeAdventurer]

Welcome aboard buddy! Appreciate you coming along for the ride and thanks for the encouragement. I think the litter problem is everywhere unfortunately.. Loch Lomond in particular I think is a really extreme example of SUCH beauty, SO close to SO many! 50% of the pop of Scotland is within 1 hour drive from L. Lomond! This explains. I think mostly try to get as remote as possible. Look on the map and think: Is this easy or difficult to access? Could it be accessed by foot or would you need a boat to get there This helps to determine locations ! Hope this helps mate