Kayak Camping - 3 Days in True Wilderness (Arkansas)

We had to cut the trip short...water conditions were too brutal to cover the whole distance. The Ouachita Mountains are home to incredible rivers and streams. The region is undeveloped leaving rivers like this one in their ancient form. We spent 3 days paddling and camping! But somehow we only covered 8 miles in 3 days, savage.
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[@HeadwatersKayak]

So many things impressed me about this trip. The camaraderie, The grit, but most of all the abuse that Aquabound paddle took! When people say they can’t have a composite paddle because they’re too hard on them I’m going to send them a link to this video.

[@GatewoodBrown]

Always means so much to have you watching the videos Dan! Those aquabounds are something else I tell ya. This was straight abuse and it still has tons of life left. Put this video on their kiosk at the stores you sell to haha

[@jonothandoeser]

Toxic Masculinity.

[@nomaderic]

Every year I tell myself I'm gonna come here but I always end up heading out west. Arkansas just seems so underrated and beautiful when it comes to nature. What a fun trip you guys had.

[@GatewoodBrown]

Yes! Arkansas will definitely be the destination for more of our trips going forward. Such a good place for adventure

[@HaveKayaksWillTravel]

I love TEXAS, but ARKANSAS is awesome too. My wife and I love it.

[@EckieOutdoor]

This must be one of the best videos about kayak and camping I've come across! I can learn much from this, thanks for posting!

[@GatewoodBrown]

Thank you so much EO! Means a lot to have validation from the outdoors community. We love getting out there and enjoying the nations remote places!

[@Frozty]

Man your videos are always worth taking the time to drop whatever distractions I've got at the moment and setting aside some quality quiet watching time. Your friend (Ryan?) is always so funny and such a positive addition to the videos in that little Dolphin lol... and now his balance is 10/10 and he's unstoppable. What a guy.

[@GatewoodBrown]

Haha yes Ryan certainly leveled up this trip. What tough conditions but those guys always keep such a positive attitude when the going gets tough. I appreciate you always watching the videos!

[@ryanmcguire3328]

Appreciate it!

[@GatewoodBrown]

@@ryanmcguire3328 the GOAT himself!

[@Frozty]

@@ryanmcguire3328 Lol big fan! I very often steal your "Decadent... Prestigious... Just a touch of class." line from one of these videos.

[@GatewoodBrown]

@@Frozty That's one of the best lines of all time!

[@curtclonts1529]

Man! Nope! Not me! This trip looked BRUTAL! Give you all huge points for getting to the half way Point. Beautiful country-and as always, you capture it so well. WE NEED MORE RAIN MORE OFTEN

[@GatewoodBrown]

Hey, Curt! Gosh isn't that the truth, more rain for sure! Ya know this one is sort of up your way but definitely a brutal paddle without tons of flow. And then it may be too technical for us haha

[@curtclonts1529]

I had hoped to get into some Texas Hill Country rivers this summer/early fall but the flow rates are non-existent. Hoping now for good rains this fall plus a few tropical “stir-ups” to up the ante for you Texas boys. I mean, hell, if there’s no water you can’t shoot cool video. I would hate that. I’d say a prayer for rain but am afraid the good Lord might strike me dead for past sins. Stay safe!

[@GatewoodBrown]

@@curtclonts1529 yes curt I totally agree! We got some solid rain recently and it’s unlocked a particular bucket list river that I’ll be doing next month. Plus the rio grand is now rampaging, need to get out there!

[@WildLife_Perspective]

This just makes me want to go out and kayak. Amazing video!

[@GatewoodBrown]

Do it bro! no better time than in the fall. Cheers man!

[@jahammie713]

Gatewood thank you so much for not only producing premium quality content but giving me a way to escape with some friends. I had never knew what the hype some had for kayaking after watching many of your videos with friends we have now planned our first kayak camping trip together! Thanks for the inspiration bro keep doing your thing!

[@GatewoodBrown]

Thank you for taking the time to watch!! Going on your first trip will be a blast. I guarantee y’all will want to go again. Cheers man!

[@CanalDaSuka]

Man I just LOVE yours video, edition, the way u bring the storyline… and makes everyone want to go out on the water with kayak… well done!!!

[@GatewoodBrown]

Thank you so much CDS! Means a lot that you spend time watching the videos and interact here in the comments. I really enjoy that aspect of youtube!

[@HeadwatersKayak]

Agreed 100%. I’m going Paddlin!

[@GatewoodBrown]

@@HeadwatersKayak HK in the house!

[@colonelJ77]

Nothing worse than getting in and out of the kayak for 6-7 miles on the river. I floated the last section of Crooked Creek from the Lower Access to the White River a couple years back with my dad and uncle. We definetly made a memory. I will never forget how good the water on the White felt and how good the Breadeax Pizza was that night in Yellville! A few days on the river will really make you appreciate all the comforts we have in our modern world.

[@GatewoodBrown]

Totally agree! Crooked creek looks like a wonderful place to paddle if there’s enough water. I’ll have to try that pizza place! But you’re spot on about those hard days on the river. Tough but lasting memories

[@paddlepedalproductions5452]

Dragging through countless rock gardens, man I'm getting Devils River flashbacks. Gorgeous country up there GW. You guys definitely need to go again when there's more water. And yes, as others have said, you gotta hit the Buffalo as well.

[@GatewoodBrown]

Ugh I’m hoping our devils trip isn’t like that! We go soon at 200cfs so we shall see

[@paddlepedalproductions5452]

@@GatewoodBrown Awesome! Glad you have a trip booked. Hit me up if you want some tips on fishing.

[@GatewoodBrown]

@@paddlepedalproductions5452 sounds good amigo!

[@honeyiroam]

beautiful storytelling! mad respect for your video quality & for your adventurous spirit

[@GatewoodBrown]

Tha m you so much! We love getting out there and brining a camera has captured so many wonderful memories. And hard times! Haha

[@12STONESADVENTURES]

That would've been some gnarly rapids at higher water, excellent video. I always envy your editing skills and style, gorgeous river, thanks for sharing Gatewood! 👍

[@GatewoodBrown]

I’m so tempted to go back when flows are raging. I feel like that would be peak kayak camping!

[@yuzhan4811]

Nice floating trip!I love Arkansas .There have some nice rivers good for floating and fishing.Crystal clear water and beautiful views will make you unforgettable.

[@GatewoodBrown]

Arkansas is quickly becoming a favorite of mine! Some of the most pristine landscapes I’ve seen. Not many people and a ton of national forest

[@nsxt25]

So beautiful. After watching, I hit up my crew and scheduled some kayaking days in the harbor. Stay safe. Looking forward for the next video.

[@GatewoodBrown]

Man that is so awesome to hear. Hope you and your buddies have a good time out in the harbor! I need to get back on the boat soon too.

[@johnpartain6757]

Another awesome video! That stretch looks absolutely beautiful. Thanks again for all your hard work in putting these adventure videos together with artistry so we can go on the ride with you guys!

[@GatewoodBrown]

Thank you John!! It was stunning for sure but definitely need more water next time haha. It’s all worth it to have people like you watching and engaging with them. Cheers man!

[@ADVENTUREKM]

This video reminds me of a kayak day trip we did 15 miles of almost the same thing. The feeling of being free paddling open water then beached on some rocks and walking through large pebbles rock bed. Getting back in the kayak to get stuck again. But looking back it was very rewarding and i will never forget the beautiful sites and seeing a pair of bald eagles. One thing saved me was I had on a good pair of water shoes with some good grip. You always leave us wanting more..cheers! Great drone shots too.

[@GatewoodBrown]

Yes it’s so savage! Beautiful long pools and then you lurch to a stop haha. Wow sounds like you saw some cool wildlife too! We didn’t find much except for fish. Good shoes on a trip like this are key

[@WhiskeyDick1969]

“Looks a little spicy” 😂 😂 😂 Love your videos. Such great visuals. Happy for you to have discovered America’s hidden gem of a state. Some other good water there as well; white river, buffalo and a few others.

[@GatewoodBrown]

TO back in the house! So stoked to share these places in a respectful way. Time to hit other Arkansas rivers no dount

[@BeckiandChris]

Wow what a beautiful river! Looked like a hard go but also fun!

[@GatewoodBrown]

We will be back for sure! Just with a whole lot more water next time haha

[@thathikingguy]

Bro this was epic! I love the topography of the area. I really enjoyed this!

[@GatewoodBrown]

Thanks my man! The topography was very unique! An ecosystem unlike anything I've seen. Southern mountains, pretty cool!

[@Andy-Mc]

Excellent vid of what seemed like an awesome adventure, nice plug of the premium dry bags there too 😉 Look forward to the next vid already

[@GatewoodBrown]

Thank you! Haha yeah my buddy enjoys his panga so it’s out in full force one each trip. It’s a great duffel!

[@itsm00t17]

Mmmmm…coffee😂 that cinematography makes me want a fresh cup in the great outdoors👌

[@GatewoodBrown]

Coffee outdoors just hits different. Biologically the body is more awake when camping and then supplementing coffee is a game changer

[@canajian]

Hey amigo! just back from England Ireland Scotland and Netherlands good to see a video from ya 👋😎👍

[@GatewoodBrown]

Hey buddy! Wow sounds like an amazing trip. Glad to have ya back!

[@stephenshoptaw4622]

That area is so slick. Some of the best small mouth fishing. I always wear my felt wading boots. Taken a couple spill there for sure. Great video. Never seen anyone kayak that far up in the middle of summer. Arkansas is so underrated. Glad to call it home most days.

[@GatewoodBrown]

So slick! Probably the most slippery rocks we’ve had to traverse. But so worth it. A river that easily makes my top 3 of all time. Just need more water haha. My mistake!

[@GatewoodBrown]

Man...talk about sore feet! One local told us we'd only have to get out and drag 1 or 2 times lol

[@MichaelMassie]

Man, that is some beautiful country, but the portage looked rough. Good thing that you brought the moka pot. Without all that extra caffeine, you might not have made it.

[@GatewoodBrown]

Yes so pretty out there! Made it all worth it. If we had an ugly backdrop it wouldn’t be worth it lol

[@noclassflyfishing3927]

Awesome video. Great shots. Low flows make for some challenging trips. Same with too high! Gotta get that sweet spot. Got me stoked for my upcoming river float! Thanks for sharing!

[@GatewoodBrown]

Thanks, Bill! Too high can be dangerous, too low is just a pain haha. I suppose they each have their benefit! lol

[@andreac.6164]

Man that looked brutal, eye opening and humbling. Stories to tell when you’re old. Oohh and 30!!!! I’m a 53y olady! I’m pissed I Just discovered kayaking this year…loving it! (Happy I’m still able to lift a 60# kayak)😂

[@GatewoodBrown]

Brutal indeed! Yet we still look back on that trip fondly because of how great many aspects still were. The people and place were amazing!

[@gobigrey9352]

Love this. What a beautiful area.

[@GatewoodBrown]

It really is! One of the most untouched places I’ve been. Which is wild to think

[@ABrianLewisVlog]

So epic! Looked very difficult. I loved how clear the water was. Great video as always!

[@GatewoodBrown]

I’m a sucker for clear water no doubt. This place was no exception!

[@hiimmichal]

Not only is this another great video, it's a great showcase of some of the nature Arkansas has to offer! I had no idea

[@GatewoodBrown]

Yes! AR is a place I plan on going often. So stoked to share videos from there with the world

[@andrewelek5535]

looks great for packrafting!

[@GatewoodBrown]

Yes for sure!

[@KentuckyWoodsman]

Beautiful river for sure, but it did look like a tough trip! Thanks for sharing Gatewood!

[@GatewoodBrown]

Hey KW! Man tough for sure but it goes down as one of the most intact places we’ve ever paddled

[@downtubecrank103]

Beautiful video work and story telling bravo!

[@GatewoodBrown]

Thank you so much DC! I appreciate you watching the video and stopping by to say hey

[@nyjets238]

always great content. what a beautiful place to paddle

[@GatewoodBrown]

Thanks man. Yeah it was so beautiful out there. Need to go back!

[@TitusvilleEcoAdventures]

Beautiful. Love this stuff.

[@GatewoodBrown]

I appreciate you watching!

[@TheOaksHeart2024]

always awesome videos.

[@GatewoodBrown]

Thank you Anna!

[@heathen_7]

Great video! You really do capture it all man. Your talent and effort really show out!

[@GatewoodBrown]

THank you so much Heath! It's been so fun to connect with so many like minded people. So crazy it's grown to a large community. So many cool rivers to showcase still!

[@heathen_7]

@@GatewoodBrown I live in Florida now, but grew up in C. TX. Wish I was into kayaking and adventure trips when I lived there like I do now! Beautiful country back home.

[@GatewoodBrown]

@@heathen_7 yes! Kayaking is low key in Texas. I think these videos are helping to change that

[@Cre8L1VE]

Amazing shots! Thanks!

[@GatewoodBrown]

Thank you so much Juli!

[@doctorpro5430]

Awesome work, as always!

[@GatewoodBrown]

Thank you so much!

[@missUn1verse81]

Another great video. Loved every second of it. Thank you.

[@GatewoodBrown]

Thank you, Kathy! Hope you've been well!

[@cliffwallace5521]

Great video as always! Despite the conditions, that looked like a ton of fun.

[@GatewoodBrown]

Thanks cliff! A good thing coming out of that was knowing what flow rate to target for the next trip haha

[@drewcollins3554]

Ooooo those new bags lookin sick! Awesome video man! 💪🏼😄

[@GatewoodBrown]

Thanks drew! I appreciate you tuning in my man!

[@ocdrums24]

as a fellow Arkansan (though i live in NW Arkansas, we have not got much rainfall this summer and most of the creeks, rivers and lakes are very low. that is a beautiful stretch of river and hope you make it back when there is some more water! great vid as always

[@luperamos7307]

Aren't there alligators there?

[@ocdrums24]

@@luperamos7307 in some southern parts of the state, not on this river though! They are few and far between.

[@GatewoodBrown]

No gators on this river! Not really many apex predators out in these parts

[@luperamos7307]

@@GatewoodBrown Is that bc it the elevation? Or too far north? Bc North Carolina still has alligators.

[@stacygoff3494]

I've had to drag a canoe through the Buffalo River many times!😂 But still fun!

[@greenridgeoutdooradventure3433]

Excellent video, you are great capturing everyone’s personality and the overall vibe of the trip…

[@GatewoodBrown]

I really appreciate that GROA! Means a lot to have you watching all these videos and leaving feedback. Our crew is a motley one and it’s so fun to capture everyone’s experience

[@southernappalachianrecon]

I grew up in the Ouachita Mountains. Fortunately, the area is still underrated and mostly unknown. Killer area 💯👍

[@radhesarico2278]

props to those paddles! surprised they didnt give up on yall!!

[@GatewoodBrown]

Modern paddles, especially those that are well made, can take a beating! Probably why I’m such a fan of aquabound and their gear

[@joeywilson9860]

Your video quality and narrating is always top notch 💯🤙

[@GatewoodBrown]

I appreciate that Joey! It’s fun to add perspective through voiceover. Helps tell the story so much better

[@lins8753]

Absolutely love your videos!

[@GatewoodBrown]

Thank you so much!! I appreciate you taking the time to watch them

[@deltasafarishow]

I love the imagery you captured. I think I'm a bit long in the tooth for a trip like this but I appreciate getting to watch y'all do it.

[@GatewoodBrown]

Thank you so much for the kind words DS! I appreciate you watching and stopping by

[@adventuringwithmk4219]

I was really looking forward to your next upload, and was not disappointed! What amazing cinematography and storytelling skills you have. Sorry you had to cut the trip short, but it looks like you got to enjoy the paddling/walking you did do! Thanks for sharing!

[@GatewoodBrown]

I appreciate you watching the videos everytime they are uploaded! Yeah we hope to tackle the whole thing next time. You could tell there was a lot of beautiful river left. Cheers!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

looks like my kind of trip!!! way to hang in there Awesome video!

[@GatewoodBrown]

Thanks Pete! You’d be in heaven haha. Next time it has to have more water. Such a grind!

[@14Mentalist]

Omg looks so lovely. I am a keen yakka but not yet camped gotta try it this year. On a sunny day no wet suit needed at all I feel you love of it when jumping in the water it's such a feeling and nothing compairs to it ❤

[@GatewoodBrown]

Oh you for sure have to give the camping aspect a try! Really helps you to take it easy for at least one night and reset. Much different than a day trip

[@mountainsmoore3657]

Looked like a brutal trip down a beautiful river. Hiking a river is something that I have done before and always grumble about it...but always thankful for the chance to be out there! Enjoyed the video, Gatewood!

[@GatewoodBrown]

Brutal for sure! Definitely should’ve done a different river haha. Big so glad we had this place all tomourselves

[@mountainsmoore3657]

@@GatewoodBrown We’ve had several trips where we should’ve done another river. 😂

[@shakeyourleg4652]

I really enjoyed to watched this video, thank you

[@NicholasSpeaks]

your videos always get me in the mood to kayak camp lol

[@GatewoodBrown]

That’s the ultimate compliment my man!

[@jcuptxmtb]

Needs more matt damon ik. Amazing editing skills. Always look forward to your adventures

[@GatewoodBrown]

Haha Matt Damon got covid and couldn’t make it. Such a travesty!

[@Bamaoutdoors]

I was just thinking that I haven't been kayak camping in a while and then I see this pop up! Now I got to make it happen thanks for sharing!

[@GatewoodBrown]

Cheers man! Fall is my favorite time to go. Great weather and more water than summer

[@livenfree]

Thank you for having all your gear linked in the description. That's awesome! What amazing scenery! Price you didn't see any deer raccoons bears or eagles. Thank you for Reminding me before I plan a trip, call the local shops and find out water conditions. My wife and I were going to go kayaking and tubing in West Virginia and the local shops warned us. The water was way too high and dangerous

[@GatewoodBrown]

Thanks my Man! Yeah we didn’t see much wildlife other than fish which was surprising. Most fish I’ve ever seen, literally everywhere. Calling local shooed can be so helpful. High water is dangerous, low water is annoying. Definitely smart to back down

[@BackpackingWithJason]

Your kayaks took a beating on this one. Those deep holes for swimming was awesome!! Really cool video Gatewood and I loved the scenery of the mountains. Way to have fun out there 👍🏻👍🏻

[@GatewoodBrown]

Jason in the house again! Man they did…can’t believe they didn’t fail haha. Talk about well built equipment. Still waiting to do a trip with you my man!

[@BackpackingWithJason]

@@GatewoodBrown give me a holler when you’re back in Kentucky. The river hasn’t cooperated much with us this year.

[@GatewoodBrown]

@@BackpackingWithJason will do my man!

[@jeremyinthewild]

Great video as always, hopefully you get another chance, I bet the next ten miles is just as epic!

[@GatewoodBrown]

Man I tell you what the river was so pretty looking off in the distance. I’ll be going back for sure!

[@jeffreyhensley1857]

Great video! There is a 26 mile loop hiking trail there called Eagle Rock trail. I’ve hiked it 3 times in the last 10 years. Incredible brutal trail has nine river/stream crossings and travels over nine mountains. Some of the best memories made in that part of the country!

[@GatewoodBrown]

Yes! We ran into one hiker doing the loop but it was ferociously hot so I don’t think many hikers were out and about. Looks like a tough trail!

[@luperamos7307]

What part of the country are you from?

[@GatewoodBrown]

@@luperamos7307 Texas!

[@ozark.explorer]

Great video! Thanks for sharing!

[@GatewoodBrown]

Thanks for watching!

[@chickenandricecrew9867]

Awesome once again been waiting for the next video. Thanks again for all the hard work in filming....also inspired me to get my kayak last week yellowfin 120 and also doing our first kayak camping trip in 2 weeks.

[@GatewoodBrown]

That’s so awesome! I’ve heard great things about the yellowfin. Let me know how it goes man!

[@chickenandricecrew9867]

@@GatewoodBrown I see you went with the cresent kayak is there a reason you went with that over your oldtown? Is it the cresent light tackle?

[@GatewoodBrown]

@@chickenandricecrew9867 Yeah! I had bought the CREW earlier in the summer for a trip I took with my wife. Old Town doesnt have a tandem sit on top so Crescents looked like the best optino. The Crew can be tandem or solo so I figured I'd try the solo mode out. Really enjoyed it! But a little too much boat for me at 13'

[@Karl_with_a_K]

I've just found your channel, great adventure lads. Tough going at times but you pushed on and got a great trip out of it. Magic 👍

[@GatewoodBrown]

Thank you! Definitely a tough experience but it kept us wanting to come back when there’s more water. What a place!

[@na-fd8pf]

Great video and commentary. I felt like I was watching a documentary ❤

[@GatewoodBrown]

Wow that’s a huge compliment thank you! Glad to have ya along for the ride

[@robertashley192]

We may try this river next spring. Great video. We are going to do the lower Sabine this November starting at Toledo bend spillway. Sandbars and campfires 🔥

[@GatewoodBrown]

It’s so stunning! But lots of water is needed which makes the rapids very tricky

[@mackjenkins7721]

Brother what a good trip with your buddies. I know the kayaking part was a little tough but you all hung in there and made the trip happen. You had some nice camping area. I know everyone's feet enjoyed being relaxed at the at the campsite. With all the portishing that you had to do I know my feet would have taken a beating from that cuz I still have pains in my feet time to time from when both of my feet was broken in the truck 🚛 accident. I just did a 40 mile kayak camping trip with my family and family friends over the Labor Day Holiday. What was more exciting is that my lil brother transferred back home with his job & he went kayak camping with us on this trip & it was his first time kayaking and kayak camping. He really really enjoyed it and he now wants to buy a kayak so he can join us on kayak camping Adventures. I'm really close with my lil brother and I haven't seen him in 2 years since the pandemic has started. He sad that he left Texas but he's also happy that he moved back home close to family and has a new activity that he loves. I will share your Channel with my lil brother cuz I know he will love your Channel since he likes kayaking now. I am so glad that he likes kayaking cuz I want to take him on so many kayak trips. Good video brother thank you for sharing.

[@GatewoodBrown]

We did Mack! Always great to hear from you man. This was a tough one but worth it!

[@aaronyoung4796]

Awesome video man. Glad to see you in a Cresent Kayak. Such an underrated company!

[@GatewoodBrown]

Thanks Aaron! Really enjoyed the craftsmanship of the crescent. You can tell they’re tuned into their performance driven kayaks

[@LemironStarling]

Worth the wait and awesome adventure of “Rock Slipping” ;-) and now I can’t wait to make it up to Arkansas for myself yet again with friends making gnarly memories.

[@GatewoodBrown]

Thanks man! Yeah the rock slipping comment was spot on for sure. They were all good sports about the grind. So savage!

[@LemironStarling]

@@GatewoodBrown well it makes for great content and a challenge 😉

[@GatewoodBrown]

@@LemironStarling that’s the truth man. Still so much fun filming and spending a wild weekend with the guys

[@NTO01g]

Got to camp here last year and now am going back next week to kayak camp. Pretty stoked.

[@BlueEffigy]

The druffle looks great! Man i've only been on one trip this year been really busy with the ministry, but im going to my happy place next week to do the fanny review and celebrate 2 years of sobriety. .thanks for another awesome upload

[@GatewoodBrown]

BE in the house! Thanks for showing up all these years man, means so much! Hope you get out this fall, coming up on my favorite time to paddle. Congrats on your sobriety brother, that’s a huge milestone. Glad you have the outdoors to help with it a little.

[@realmattdavis]

Loving these videos. I'm from ETX and live in Austin now, but myself and a group of friends used to regularly go hike the Eagle Rock Loop. Such a beautiful, underrated section of country. Absolutely brutal trail but you feel so accomplished afterwards.

[@GatewoodBrown]

It’s always shocking how close etx is to the mountains of AR and OK. Can’t believe I just found that out!

[@GatewoodBrown]

That trail looks like it has a ton of water crossings and summits

[@realmattdavis]

@@GatewoodBrown yeah, it's was only a 5-6 hour drive from where we used to live. The trail itself is insane. 27 miles I think? The brutal thing is that it's an old postal road where they carried mail into the boonies -- was originally used by horses and pulled carts from what I've read and unlike most purpose built hiking trails, there's almost no switchbacks. It's straight up and down the mountain sides. First time I hiked it I was basically rock crawling up a mountain with a 35-40 lb pack wondering what I'd gotten myself into. 😂

[@GatewoodBrown]

@@realmattdavis thats a long trail for a 40lb pack!

[@slaphappychappy]

Glad you discovered Arkansas, the Natural State! Come back sometime!

[@GatewoodBrown]

I plan to come back often! Such a beautiful place that isn't crowded. My type of spot!

[@luperamos7307]

I didn't know it was that beautiful. Where do you live in Arkansas?

[@lrparrish227]

Beautiful. I have been wanting to go to Ouachita State Park camping.

[@GatewoodBrown]

Thank you! I bet there is great camping at OSP. The Ouachita mountains are so special!

[@victordunks8188]

Love your vids!

[@GatewoodBrown]

Thanks victor! I appreciate you watching them and stopping by with a comment. Cheers man!

[@texastalk86]

GREAT VIDEO, AND AS ALWAYS PHENOMENAL EDITING BROTHER 👏 👌

[@GatewoodBrown]

Thank you! It’s so fun to share with y’all, thanks for dropping by and spending time to watch!

[@Tierall]

Good to see you're still paddling :) I planned a two day Kayak&Camp with a friend of mine on the river Maas (BE-NL), but due to the heat the water levels were too low (to non-existing)....

[@GatewoodBrown]

This summer has been tough on flows in so many places. Unfortunate but hopefully they will fill up this fall!

[@ribjones2654]

As always a great video! Makes me want to get my kayak out on the water! Just need to keep an eye on those flow rates.

[@GatewoodBrown]

Agreed! We need more rain to have the most fun. Super low right now

[@HeadwatersKayak]

Please invite me on a river trip next year. This looks like my kind of fun! Love it Gatewood!

[@GatewoodBrown]

Type 2 fun for sure haha. We will do a river with more water! I think that means a west coast trip is in order

[@sreckovukov]

Very nice! ❤️

[@GatewoodBrown]

Thank you SV!

[@saltyw1]

Never heard of this river. But buffalo is a yearly tradition.

[@GatewoodBrown]

I need to make it to the Buffalo!! Looks like an amazing place. Soon!

[@redw0lf848]

hell yeah, nice one.

[@GatewoodBrown]

Thanks bro! Hope you’ve been well man

[@redw0lf848]

@@GatewoodBrown thank you! All is good brotha, likewise

[@GatewoodBrown]

@@redw0lf848 rad, always good to hear that

[@anthonycontrer]

Amazing video, as always! I thought I’d be putting my ‘yak away for the season, but now I’m tempted to get out one last time up here in the PNW.

[@GatewoodBrown]

Yes! Fall can be a magical time to paddle since foliage is strong along the rivers. I bet the larches are starting to turn up there

[@sarahseeksadventure]

I was on the Eagle Rock Loop in March, there was much more water then. 😂 Another awesome video!

[@GatewoodBrown]

Yeah it was pumping this spring! I need to go back then. We’d have been better off hiking the loop haha. Thanks for watching again!

[@nazarbulba1201]

Уфф трохи шкода каяк, так по каменях терлись, аж серце поболювало ))) Крута пригода, дякую за відео )))

[@GatewoodBrown]

Thank you for watching! Definitely tough on the kayaks

[@AdrianaACalk]

Nice video of the night sky time lapse.

[@GatewoodBrown]

Thank you! The Milky Way was brilliant out there

[@akanene6051]

Awesome!

[@GatewoodBrown]

Thank you!

[@gump2236]

Crescent Kayak Crew! I am suprised how much abuse this kayak can handle. I am impressed with the fiberglass paddle too. Crescent and Aquabound are my gear selection. I'm taking my Crescent Crew for an adventure in October. I will be kayak-camping the Colorado River (TX) from Austin to Matagorda. 288 miles.

[@GatewoodBrown]

Abuse is a great way to describe this trip! Aquabound proved themselves worthy after this one. Amazing what we put them through and still so much life left

[@gump2236]

I'm happy to know that I won't have to worry about gear failure. I can't wait to put my Crescent Crew to the test.

[@ryguyiskindofaflyguy]

Finally, been checking your channel on the reg for some new junts

[@GatewoodBrown]

Yes! Finally some new videos haha. I’ve got a bunch coming up which should be fun

[@Adventure-hi3pp]

❤ love it 😊

[@GatewoodBrown]

Thank you!

[@lisabeen]

I so wanted to do that stretch of river this year and you quickly reminded me why I didn't. Rain was not our friend throughout most of the states this year. I'm hoping this Fall and Spring bring more fortunate kayaking times. Nevertheless, it still looks like a great trip albeit a bit of a travel from Houston for such low water... But I get why you went. More likely to find water there than in this state at the moment.

[@GatewoodBrown]

Yes! We got caught up in the beauty and definitely chose a time that wasn’t suited for a successful trip. Next spring we just might have to go back and see it in it’s true form

[@Nate_Higgins]

As someone who lives and paddles in Arkansas, the summer is not the best time for paddling here. Unless it's one if the spring fed rivers in north central part of the state. Looks like y'all had a killer time anyway. Nicely done.

[@GatewoodBrown]

Haha we found that out the hard way! Still seemed like a lot of water compared to our texas rivers. We were wrong! lol

[@Grandpa_RLP]

I love kayaking in Arkansas and many of the rivers are only good in April or May.

[@GatewoodBrown]

I need to make it back up there during those months!

[@StephenPatrickPope]

At least you picked a good spot to drag a lot! Amazing views! Oh! And congrats on techs win over my cougs last weekend. I though we had you guys. Next time!

[@GatewoodBrown]

That’s a great way to look at it! We walked but at least it was scenic. That was a close game, thought y’all had us at 4th and 20 during overtime. Those are fun games to watch

[@void-user7695]

This is what I’m doing this summer I’m starting at jaw lake spillway and camping/kayaking to where it meets with bluestem, it’s not too secluded of a trip but it’s a decent sized journey for me and will be my first time solo kayak camping. So exited

[@void-user7695]

The river name is the Arkansas river

[@GatewoodBrown]

That’ll be a rad journey. Have fun!

[@alittel07]

Thanks for the vid, Gatewood! Bracing for a trip like this in a few weeks (not the scenery, the draggery) --- I guess the dry summer set us up for some shallow fall rivers in TX?

[@GatewoodBrown]

Yeah these trips happen sometimes. We try to avoid it where possible but that’s not always the case. Depends which river! Most are low but east Texas is doing fine. Rio grande is pumping

[@noneyabuisness3192]

Man that looks like a dream lol I miss being able to go kyaking

[@GatewoodBrown]

It was great out there! Hard work though

[@macfawlty]

Ok, your coffee/espresso systems are luxury. You need more water cuz that’s way too bony to be fun.

[@GatewoodBrown]

We do appreciate some tasty coffee! Yeah more water for sure. So low! Brutal haha

[@harrisoutdoors8683]

Gatewood I just bought your backpack, also u definitely need to try out the buffalo river in Arkansas next year. It won’t disappoint!

[@GatewoodBrown]

Thank you Harris! That means a lot! I’ll be packing it up tomorrow for Monday shipping. Buffalo river is on the short list, may even be this year

[@harrisoutdoors8683]

My friends and I did 115 miles on it last spring, and for a group of 19yo it was a very fun trip.

[@AVAJourneys]

Very interesting sir!! May pay this one a planned visit....

[@GatewoodBrown]

Make sure you go after a recent rain! I’m thinking 100cfs+ only

[@AVAJourneys]

@Gatewood Brown absolutely understood. Thank you sir!