Life As Remote Winter Caretakers On Haida Gwaii. 5 More Months Alone!

[@alanwilliamson2259]

I liked the video, scenery is beautiful... can't hear a thing even when turned up.

[@kanamichelle7404]

I’m so glad you saved the loon. I love their call. The eagle will have to find a different meal.

[@janetench2866]

I hear you - no problem- love your videos

[@RonaldBoyer-f4y]

Audio from you is very low. My I-Pad’s volume setting is at max and I can barely hear both of you.

[@doubled5037]

Just got back from canoeing in the Colorado all day to you all enjoying a little kayaking,another awesome video Thanks for sharing

[@81ee]

Would love more video of caretaking duties if you can. Very interesting to know what has to be done to keep the lodge functioning. Thanks for the videos. Audio all fine for me. Love the content! Merry Christmas!

[@suealtree5975]

I love your videos but I really struggle with the sound even with my ipad on maximum volume it's very soft and distorted. The country round where you are staying is really wild and beautiful, you are very brave to live there.

[@mybeautifullifewithhuskys1101]

Same I can’t hear anything

[@Ray-gf9su]

It was so fantastic to see you save the Loon, I also love the deer you are capturing on your trail cams and various outings! What an incredible set of memories you will leave with, you are most blessed for having had this experince❤️❤️

[@crystalplett]

The audio is completely fine on my more than 3 year old iPad. I have to turn it up a few notches, but that’s okay! Some viewers may have older devices that struggle with audio quality. Loving the videos, Matt & Emilie - keep ‘em coming 😊

[@lauraa2778]

Usually a silent viewer but have an “older” phone (2-3 years old or so) and the volume is fine, y'all keep doing you. Stay safe and well this Holiday season.

[@Georgesmomsu]

Poor Loon. Glad you were able to save it. Very surprised the eagle didnt nab it.

[@kristenhamilton7062]

Several of you are complaining about the sound. I don’t know much about sound at all as I am deaf and I watch everything captioned. I suggest you turn on the Closed Captions to assist you. Also wanted to suggest that you remember they are out there all alone and it’s not like they can just hop in the car and go to Best Buy and purchase what they need to help with sound. If they could, they’d go buy a drone I bet. Amazon doesn’t seem like an option either because if it was, they’d be ordering their favorite food ingredients. Living out there means learning how to adapt and survive. If you lose your sense of hearing, you’re going to have to adapt. Captioning is a godsend. I remember my family watching “Laughin” and I had no idea what was so funny. Now we have captioning on everything. It’s wonderful.

[@teresaslovingcare4444]

Good thing you had a new pump on the Island with you!!!

[@llynsalcido8108]

And again, you put out a terrific video. nice video with so much adventure and interesting content. Patreon sounds good.

[@sarahcooper3378]

Great rescue guys. I see you don't have drip guards on your kayak paddles. They would stop your hands getting wet. Also try paddling closer to the shore and taking advantage of the back Eddie's, which are calmer. It may be slightly more distance but easier paddling and usually a little less wind. Those sunny, calm days are precious this time of year. We went for a walk on Sunday on a logging road about 20 mins boat ride from home. Nice to stretch the legs and the dogs love it. ❤

[@jennstuart2031]

Emilie: you ARE graceful. What you needed was a weather proof chair for that location to put on a very awkward piece of gear.

[@DaniElle25g]

I had to turn up the sound a little more than usual, but it was okay. I hope you will be careful coming back in the kayak - waiting so late when it gets dark early up there, and coming back tired can easily add up to making mistakes. I loved that you freed the loon, and I'm glad the mousetraps worked. I thought that was brilliant!!! Take care, have a safe week:)

[@240Turbo48]

Volume at 100% which is not typical for your vids.

[@Claysanabus]

Yah I am not to sure what’s going on to be honest! I feel everyone’s frustration! I am spending hours rewatching and listening on different devices. As it sucks to read all the comments about it! It’s strange as it sounds fine on our side. I even increased the audio in the editing software, to a not so recommend level🧐

[@240Turbo48]

It’s all good just keep doin!

[@chriswilson-smith3767]

Great thanks 👍👍👍

[@vicbell5276]

Cold wet hands while kayaking can be partially solved with rubber gloves. Problem though is when you dip the left paddle, the right hand is up in the air and water runs off your hands or gloves and right up your sleeve! You need wristers, rubberized sleeves that run from wrist to below the elbow with elastic on each end. You pull it up over your coat sleeve to below the elbow and then over the end of the glove. Maybe the lodge has some with their outdoor gear.

[@Claysanabus]

Hopefully, the audio is better this week! We're working with limited resources and some old editing gear. Let us know in the comments what you'd like to see on our Patreon page- we're excited to share more with all of you!

[@mybeautifullifewithhuskys1101]

Sound is horrible

[@dwh7651]

I have no issues with volume and sound.

[@Claysanabus]

@@mybeautifullifewithhuskys1101yah I am sorry about that! I feel your frustration as it doesn’t sit well with us! I listen to it several times on different devices and it sounded fine on our end. When I play it on my 2012 Mac book air, it’s horrible because the speakers are old. I even increased the volume in the editing software. Really not sure how to fix this!

[@Claysanabus]

@@dwh7651 Thanks, I am glad to hear! Definitely just want to make people happy 😅

[@wilderchilder2901]

Looks like you got the drone working ❤ based on the opening footage?

[@Claysanabus]

No🥲 it’s from the day we lost the drone! We mentioned in week 10 that it was snowing that day when we lost it! Thought the drone footage would fit more closer to Christmas.

[@WestcoastJes]

Wow this is so beautiful. I have a thing for driftwood, I'd be dragging peaces back ;)

[@Claysanabus]

We have thought about this to haha! We have some ideas

[@paulnieuwenhoven5842]

Love the channel, but this is the second video where the volume is very low. We want to hear what you guys are saying here in Australia.

[@TheLD2001]

You should also try for steel head in the streams. Yummers

[@Lynn-sz9gp]

I just don't understand, up until 3 or 4 video's ago the sound was fine.The problem is still there. I hope you get it fixed because I can't even watch your video's anymore.

[@Claysanabus]

I hear that, and I feel your frustration! As I have been listening to it on a couple of our devices and on my old laptop it’s very poor. But on my phone and TV it’s fine. Can I ask what you are watching it on?

[@islandbeavertales1760]

I watch on my Roku TV and have to have it at about 80 to hear it clearly. The same with my Android phone needs to be at full volume to hear clearly. It is fine, just a bit of a blast of sound when the ads come on. Must be so frustrating for you, I am sure. I love your videos!

[@stephenmiller6690]

The voice overs are especially soft. Try speaking louder when you do them to increase the sound level.

[@Lynn-sz9gp]

@@Claysanabus I watch it on my computer. My computer is only about a year old.

[@RandyPollock]

add monopod or tripod to list for next year :-)

[@guadalupematthews9879]

I've been watching from day one and have decided to subscribe. It's almost Christmas and you are there, away from friends and family. But, you are together and that's the most important thing. My husband and I were separated for Christmases, anniversaries, birthdays, etc. during his Army career. I can see you making ornaments for your Christmas tree and baking cookies. Happy Holidays! God bless you both.

[@RobSharp-wo5qj]

Great save for the Loon. Good thing the Eagle didnt go after the loon. It most likely would ofbeen caught up in the net too. Are there any other lodges or people close to you?

[@purposelycognition]

You guys need to fix your sound.

[@robinjames2481]

Love your videos and thank you so much for sharing your adventures!! Just a FYI, your mic sound is not that good, very hard to hear you both talk. Keep the videos coming.

[@Claysanabus]

Thanks we are working on it, it’s much appreciated and we appreciate the feedback!

[@wendystevenss]

Phone is all the way up and I cant hear.

[@NatsRoad]

Please fix the sound. I have to turn it up to max and then my ears get blasted when a commercial comes on.

[@1dkappe]

Just FYI, Apple still manages to take a cut through the Patreon app. Workarounds include signing up for Patreon via the web. There are lots of KZbin vids discussing this.

[@lizConway-z8t]

I had to have the sound up to 80 this time. Don't suppose you have any microphones?

[@burger755]

There is so much ghost gear 😢

[@DallasLaxton]

you should travel with a garbage bag and pickup the garbage and bouys on the beaches and in the forest as you roam.

[@Claysanabus]

We have been making plans about it! Only so much we can take back on the kayak 😂

[@Capt_kook]

Audio is garbage 🗑️ hope it gets fixed so it’s watchable again

[@cjoybe4448]

Perfect sound and what loveliness

[@markmcm]

🇨🇦 🍁

[@cath7336]

Guys you're obviously not taking any notice of the comments. Last video's was awful and there were a lot of comments about it. This week's audio is awful. Please sort it. Or is it you just don't care??

[@dwighthires3163]

You need not offer any extras for us who do Patreon. The point of Patreon is to support a good thing not to place more work on the content creator. The part I like seeing most is the type of work you can accomplish out there all alone.