Inflatable Kayak vs. the Flaming Gorge

[@GatewoodBrown]

3 for 3 in 2024 since this was technically March's video. Working on April's now!

[@Frozty]

Man this is my kind of adventure! I've always been enamored by the idea of just finding a tiny little creek somewhere nearby that never gets paddled, and going down the whole thing in a little inflatable like that. Though I'd have to imagine in such a narrow spot surrounded by thorns and spiders, i'll be wearing some sleeves lol

[@GatewoodBrown]

Totally agree Frozty! I love these punchy little adventures. Fortunately it was too late by the time I careened into a couple branches that an outfit change was out of the question haha. It was quite sporty but super stoked that it turned out to be very manageable. Still a daring time though!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

That looked like a ton of fun!!!!

[@GatewoodBrown]

It was for sure Pete! Reminded me a bit of our packrafting adventure (which I’m rewatching your series since it’s so detailed). Also well done on the canoecopia speech! I’m not all the way done with it but enjoying the first quarter of it so far

[@davidkarr9952]

looks like another fun adventure. Thank you for letting us journey with you.

[@GatewoodBrown]

It really was David! Thanks for tuning in for every video. Have a great week!

[@ryanschmitz9731]

Great closing thoughts. It's exactly why I pack an inflatable in my camper. It's such a great way to explore a place and see it from a new vantage point.

[@GatewoodBrown]

That’s a great call! When you’re always ready to roll it really makes you paddle more. Which is what adventure is always about!

[@anthonycontrer]

Gatewood videos to close out the weekend. Relaxing as always my friend! Keep up the great work! We’re rooting for you up in the PNW.

[@GatewoodBrown]

Cheers dude! Stoked to be a part of your weekend. Next video goes live next week!

[@paddlepedalproductions5452]

Quite the adventure GW!!! All those sticks would have me worried in an inflatable like that. Still, looks like a TON of fun.

[@GatewoodBrown]

It was! That inflatable was very durable BUT I also wasn’t thinking about that before launching lol. The encounters with brush occurred when it was already too late haha

[@Walt1119]

Flaming Gorge is absolutely beautiful, one of my favorite areas! Thanks for sharing w us!!

[@GatewoodBrown]

Cheers to that! Can’t wait to kayak down the gorge one day. Hopefully soon!

[@Rthur450R]

Sea eagle needs to send this man a kayak. Love your work, keep it up!!!

[@GatewoodBrown]

I'm covered by the Nyce kayaks, they're rad!

[@tomcaldwell5750]

Wow, that was a fun little creek! #GatewoodBrown thanks you the enjoyable video.

[@GatewoodBrown]

Great quick trip for a summer afternoon indeed! Perfect weather and scenery to get me excited for spring and summer again

[@scotty-smith]

Super bad ass. Great video! Doing solo adventures can be so great!

[@GatewoodBrown]

Thank you Scotty! Man a punchy solo adventure can be so rewarding. Especially since they’re usually pretty simple with logistics

[@jamesbailey3593]

Dude I live in Vernal just south of Flaming Gorge! Crazy that you were right here close! Great video. Huge fan of yours and your Remote Design bags… have em all and use them constantly. If you’re ever in these parts again hit me up!

[@GatewoodBrown]

Oh dang didn’t know you were in vernal! I intentionally drove through there last year to see what it was like. Beautiful! All I’ll say is Ashley creek definitely caught my eye. Have y’all ever paddled it?

[@curtclonts5295]

Oh man! This is super cool. The inflatable approach would work for many creeks in my area. I don’t know why I have not thought about this before. You just opened my eyes yet again, Mr. Brown. This is a great video! Thanks again!

[@dbermax999]

I was wondering myself about an inflatable kayak since I don't have a big car or a shed to store a rigid one. But I was suprised myself that he took an inflatable on this. Would it not get popped if the river is shallow?

[@GatewoodBrown]

Hey curt! And it’s so lightweight that it’s so easy to carry down to the river. Plus very comfortable! Definitely check out the kayak I used in this video, highly recommend the Nyce Nugget after using it for 4 trips (videos to come!)

[@GatewoodBrown]

Shallow and rocky isn’t generally a problem, more so trees that could pop but my raft is very heavy duty. It’s not one of the ultralight versions so that is helpful for durability

[@davidanalyst671]

this is definitey an adventure. Usually I look for more water so I get time to relax a lil. You were a full paddle, over rocks, jump up and get around the tree mode for the whole trip lolz

[@GatewoodBrown]

Adventure for sure! These are fun but I also enjoy the relaxing trips as well. My next video definitely falls in that relaxing category

[@KentuckyWoodsman]

Looked like a fun little run Gatewood! Thanks for sharing!

[@GatewoodBrown]

Hey kw! It sure was man, reminded me of the creeks in Kentucky that flow well during spring and taper off during summer. Lots of fun to be had!

[@deldridg]

What a great adventure mate! For this Aussie lot, you are really bringing the US to us in a beautiful way. I've been lucky enough to see a bit of the States, but your productions really make me want to see more!, and from the water Cheers from Sydney - Dave

[@GatewoodBrown]

Thanks Dave! Pretty cool the videos have that impact all over the globe. I’ve certainly wanted to travel to Oz to check out the many wonderful places over there. Cheers!

[@deldridg]

@@GatewoodBrown Well, you must do that. If you do, we can certainly guide you to some wonderful places (that noone knows about!). 😄 Cheers - Dave

[@TrentSiggard]

DUDE! This was so rad.

[@GatewoodBrown]

Thank you Trent! Really enjoyed this quick trip. More like this on the way

[@JonfenRoyer]

I'm from Dutch John, my brother and I used to float down Sheep Creek, but we'd often get bottomed out and have to walk 😂 . Our dad ferried rafts for the lodge so we used to do the Little Hole run on the Green two or three times a day when the weather was good.

[@GatewoodBrown]

Oh that is cool! I figured plenty of locals have given it a shot but most people are headed to the green and drive past Sheep Creek. Cool to hear you all got to run that section of river a bunch!

[@LemironStarling]

Another great edit and I'm very happy to see the Raft/inflatable in action this time.

[@GatewoodBrown]

Thanks Lemiron! Next video is an inflatable adventure as well. Inbound next week!

[@LemironStarling]

@@GatewoodBrown perfect, I will be waiting to get the notification once it drops. Until then time for me to have an adventure in my inflatable.

[@GatewoodBrown]

@@LemironStarling spring is a great time to get the inflatables out for sure! Lots of rain falling everywhere but the hill country lol

[@LemironStarling]

@@GatewoodBrown how’s the Oklahoma Ozark’s for inflatables?

[@GatewoodBrown]

@@LemironStarling I’d say pretty good actually. Just watch for downed trees but the rocks are all pretty rounded so scooting along them is no problem. I forget, do you already have an inflatable? If not I highly recommend the one I’m using in this video. The Nyce nugget

[@mikemurphy2764]

Wow! Beautiful.

[@GatewoodBrown]

Thanks Mike!

[@florettehope2587]

Now that it's on KZbin a bunch of people will be there. Thanks

[@GatewoodBrown]

I highly doubt it! The geologic area has been around forever and is in a very popular spot already. Most people just pass it up to get to the lake and green river. Hopefully people stop and appreciate sheep creek for its beauty now!

[@climbonrrg]

Love your videos. Super quality filming. Your paddling is pretty decent but you might find it easier and more efficient to stretch your arms further apart to 90° angles. Put a little tape on your paddle so you can make sure they stay there.

[@GatewoodBrown]

Thanks for checking out the videos and the pro tip!

[@alfredguajardo3562]

Great find the views were killer

[@GatewoodBrown]

Thanks man! Really stoked with how it turned out

[@mackjenkins7721]

Hey buddy that looks like a lot of fun man. That was a narrow river man. But as long as you had fun. I like your new Chaco's sandals you got. You should do a kayak sandals gear review on them that are looking for something to wear while kayaking. What kind of Chaco's sandals did you get man. Good video buddy thanks you for sharing this video.

[@GatewoodBrown]

You got that right! More narrow than I’d probably like haha

[@ethanvillarreal5766]

That was one of the questions I had, when u kayak camp out how do yall get back to the vehicle, do yall kayak upstream or do yall have someone pick yall up wherever yall end up?

[@GatewoodBrown]

Great question! Starting with most to least preferable: 1. 2 cars, drop one at the takeout and then leave one at the launch. 2. 1 car at the bottom after dropping gear at the top. Then the person at the bottom parks and runs or Ubers back to the top 3. No Uber, 1 car at the bottom after dropping gear at the top. Then the person at the bottom parks and runs back to the top

[@rtilley6479]

Your a trooper Gatewood!!

[@GatewoodBrown]

Haha just out there pursuing bad ideas! Lol but had a great time with this one

[@OzarkMediaCo]

I love this video because i would never do this. 😂😂 Thanks to you, I can see what it was like anyway. Hero.

[@GatewoodBrown]

Haha it would be quite challenging on yalls large fishing kayaks indeed! Lots of sporty moves. Stoked to see you uploaded another video, I'll have to check it out this weekend. The kayak camping season is upon us!

[@BlueEffigy]

Great video as usual Gatewood. How have you been doing? Im finally taking some time off to go yak packing, gonna break in the remote designs dry duffel (druffel). Im excited to ride it down a rapid. As always ill do a review video.

[@GatewoodBrown]

Hey BE! Been doing good man. Trying to keep up with the monthly uploads which I feel confident in so far. Lots of good trips filmed and now working on the editing aspect. Day trips are the name of the game! Dude have fun testing out the duffel, it’s exactly meant for what you do out on the river

[@Happyfox870]

I love rivers and such but some of my fun paddles have just been ditches that run to major rivers.

[@GatewoodBrown]

Agreed! I find there’s more character in the streams that feed major rivers BUT you’ve got to time it right with flow rates

[@pattattack1]

🔥 as always!

[@GatewoodBrown]

Thanks patt!

[@spencerboaz2385]

Went sailing on Toledo Bend the lakes are cold still . Got to get the kayaks in soon , my sister ask me when everytime we talk . Great video do you still live in Houston ? Just thinking you do a lot of driving to get to some of these beautiful places you paddle . Have a blessed one .

[@GatewoodBrown]

I bet they won’t be cold for much longer at these temps which is good. I like the warm water! Haha but yes I do still live in Houston. The drives up to the ozarks have been pretty long but my in laws live in Tulsa so that’s why the ozarks are showing up a lot. Plus Texas hill country rivers are basically bone dry…so I go where the flow is. These western adventures were flights where I could pack the inflatable kayak in a checked bag

[@spencerboaz2385]

That's good to have family there. I'm ready to hit the rivers . You have a blessed one .@@GatewoodBrown

[@GatewoodBrown]

@@spencerboaz2385 thanks Spencer you too!

[@WVWes]

Boy u back in NC? Lol looking good Gatewood!

[@GatewoodBrown]

I need to get back to NC and do some inflatable rafting again!

[@WVWes]

@@GatewoodBrown I like the new boat. Get ya some thigh straps. It changes those inflatables big time! Hope this means we are gonna see some more fun rivers!!! Be safe out there

[@GatewoodBrown]

@@WVWes oh man I don’t know if I plan on doing water big enough to warrant thigh straps, those do work though! I’ve got another 3 videos with this boat already filmed but I need to get it on some bigger water

[@tylerfromtexas6556]

How would you rate this inflatable kayak? Cool little video of such a beautiful place!

[@GatewoodBrown]

This one is rad. More durable than the ultra light models so I like that. Also super comfortable since it’s basically a floating recliner haha. Seems to be pretty fast too, keeps up with the fishing kayaks

[@K9River]

I spent about 5 months in that area. One of the best times I've ever had. There's soooo much to do there. It's dog friendly, too.

[@GatewoodBrown]

Whoa that is awesome! Seems like if you had a boat you’d have a lifetime of coves and rivers to check out in that area. So much water flows through the uinta despite it looking like a desert

[@K9River]

@GatewoodBrown I floated only the Green River. I spent the other times in caves (there's a lot there), in mines (again a lot), finding old cabins, hiking to springs, finding antlers, finding pictographs, etc. What an amazing area. There's a spot that may become a National Park because of its uniqueness and beauty.

[@GatewoodBrown]

@@K9River The green river around green river looks stunning with all those cliffs. Where was your favorite place out there? I might have to check it out this summer when I'm back out that direction.

[@K9River]

@@GatewoodBrown I went from the dam in Dutch John to near the Colorado border. Lots and lots of people, but the beauty is amazing. It's an easy float, too. Come to think of it, the people were pretty good to be around.

[@K9River]

@@GatewoodBrown My favorite place was the drive from Dutch John to I think Manilla. There's caves, stunning geology, beautiful mountains and trees, etc. Mountain Goats, too.

[@ChukMeier]

Was this before you got the Alpacka?

[@GatewoodBrown]

So I never owned an alpacka, rather they lent one to me for that North Carolina trip back in the day. However I do own this Nyce Nugget and really have enjoyed using it for instances when an inflatable is the only option. Like bringing it on vacation!

[@IsaacMartinez-h4r]

How do you get back to your car though?

[@GatewoodBrown]

Just don't paddle too far and you'll be able to walk back!

[@Boy__T]

Im waiting for this 😮

[@GatewoodBrown]

Here we go! Next installment this month as well!

[@jbaldwinLIFE]

Where is this??

[@GatewoodBrown]

Sheep creek geologic area!

[@TxHornyToad]

That inflatable looks a bit skittish. Glad to see you challenged.

[@GatewoodBrown]

No keel means the style of paddling changes but I ended up getting the hang of it. Luckily it’s super durable for all those branches!

[@Lisa-zm8ci]

sunglasses to protect your eyeballs!

[@GatewoodBrown]

That would’ve been a wise move for sure!

[@iowamatt2519]

What's up Gatewood?

[@GatewoodBrown]

Iowa Matt checking in!

[@leonbax4655]

INFLATE you're more adventurous than I am😅

[@GatewoodBrown]

Whatever gets it done! That inflatable is a durable beast. Withstood the branch smackings and spiders better than I did! Haha

[@douglasbsanders1]

We're def not in Texas anymore, Toto. . .

[@GatewoodBrown]

Haha true but west Texas can look like this too out in big bend!

[@drewhahn9650]

Huge juevos with the inflatable

[@GatewoodBrown]

@@drewhahn9650 it’s a pretty thick inflatable but all it takes is a ruggedly sharp branch to make it a tough day!

[@josejimenaz]

Cool like playing a 🎮 game commandeering a boat in the creek

[@redw0lf848]

dope

[@GatewoodBrown]

Good to see ya RW!

[@canajian]

🖐😎👍 hey!!

[@GatewoodBrown]

Always a great day when canajian checks in!

[@adison6340]

Красиво

[@GatewoodBrown]

Agreed!