Loch Awe, 4 nights wild camping by inflatable boat.

My Son and myself went to Loch Awe for a wild camping trip. We loaded the boat with enough provisions for the 4 nights.

[@TimetoTimetoTime]

This is what life is about! Great memories

[@WhiteCavendish]

A couple of lads after my own heart! As a descendant of Scots, I can see why so many of my ancestors fell in love with the wilds of Canada. Loch Awe is very reminiscent of many places in BC, and elsewhere in Canada. I gotta say, one thing we can't find while exploring our gorgeous wilderness is awesome ancient castles! Thanks for sharing an epic adventure.

[@pr1tch1]

Thanks for the kind words . Canada is definitely on my wishlist. All the best 👍

[@sean2148]

That was awesome! Beautiful country. Thanks for sharing

[@starofdavid9919]

Fantastic father and son time, memories to last a lifetime.

[@pr1tch1]

Absolutely! Many thanks

[@michaelshubr4084]

That was a good adventure!

[@davidsimpson130]

Brilliant to see Loch Awe and your campsites. Lovely video. Thank you David

[@johntomson3812]

Thanks for showing my country in such a wondrous and positive way. Brilliant footage and epic music. Well done mate.

[@pr1tch1]

Thanks John . My son and myself will be back in 2 weeks for another adventure.

[@davidgaunt3192]

What a great video, illustrates perfectly what this stunning country has to offer if you are prepared to put in the effort!

[@pr1tch1]

Many thanks David .

[@natureconnectedlife388]

This is so cool. What beautiful water and sky!

[@raysboatingandadventure1277]

Doubt I'll ever make it there. My relatives immigrated to canada, then to the states. Great video, felt like home. Have a great day. Thanks.

[@mvictorgroup]

Absolutely amazing!! Thank you for sharing your experience

[@pangfaith9662]

This is so amazing and wonderful trip for memories. Thanks a lot.

[@123marlo]

A super Place and Loch to fish I bring my grandkids every year to give them a bit of camping and fishing plus to experience a bit of bushcraft and to teach them about lighting fires and cooking there own food and taking all the rubbish home as there always sitting on the consoles playing games and not getting outdoors , loved your video and glad you enjoy yourself and your son 👌💪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧🎣

[@pr1tch1]

Hi Marshall Thanks for the kind words . My son will be joining the RAF soon so it's nice to spend some quality time with him before he starts training. I'm up there again next week for a couple of nights pike fishing using my new hot tent tipi . Hopefully have the video out soon. Many thanks Stephen

[@robertkent3841]

Excellent photography! Just ordered my inflatable and plan lots of exploring in Western Canada. Aerial videos are awesome!

[@pr1tch1]

Many thanks Robert. Hope you have some good times on your new purchase.

[@OverlandSea]

Great little adventure, thanks for taking us along 👍🏼

[@alzmarshall3197]

Great video mate. Thank for sharing your experience

[@pr1tch1]

Many thanks for the kind words.👍

[@bobcholawo6787]

Lovely.... If you pop by you will understand how we identify with this adventure. God bless you.

[@ianscott1295]

Amazing film, iam from lochawe and had not been there in over 15 years until 2014 when i took my 19 year old son up there its such a lovely place i now wonder why i left..lol thanks for the film!

[@pr1tch1]

Thanks Ian . Yes the place is amazing . I'm looking forward to going back ASAP

[@tonyallen1953]

Amazing place and great video thanks for sharing.

[@mitchsteele2927]

Great vid, awesome way to explore a stunning part of Scotland and see some hidden gems, nice one 👍

[@pr1tch1]

Many thanks 👍

[@stephendawson312]

Very nice enjoyed watching!!

[@andywoodland4717]

Absolutely amazing Steve would love to do it👌🏻

[@pr1tch1]

Cheers Andy. Much appreciated.

[@EzeAdventurer]

Quality time guys - nothing beats this.

[@davidzoltan5263]

Hope that you'll share again trips like that! ❤️👌

[@pr1tch1]

Thank you David 👍

[@frankie2022]

Great video!

[@pr1tch1]

Thanks

[@stuartstravels1640]

I’ve spent many years sailing on Loch Awe, and Loch Etive. I’ve also visited the cemetery on Innishail island many times, it’s a very atmospheric place. I spend most of my time during summer up there, it’s beautiful, and so tranquil, good for the soul, will be taking my last trip of the season up there in a fortnight, I am so looking forward to it. Love the videos by the way, I’m an amateur videographer myself.

[@pr1tch1]

Hi Stuart Yes it's an amazing place. Even better when you have a boat and can access the areas others can't. I'll be back there in a few weeks myself hopefully . I've bought an hot tent so I can also enjoy the winters there. Thanks

[@NickOutdoors1]

Awesome boat camping trip - especially the camp on the island. I do the same on the other side of the world!

[@pr1tch1]

Thanks Nick. Look out for the next video on Loch Maree . I believe it's the only island in the uk which has a loch and within that loch is another island.

[@FISH-OHOLIC]

Loch Awe is stunning mate, used to keep our boat there for a few years. That was a good watch 🙌

[@pr1tch1]

Cheers pal. Yes it's an amazing place and I'm hoping to return very soon. Many thanks 👍

[@user-ys5hz9sq4w]

Ste I'm buzzing for you mate well dunn

[@bulgariaboy100]

Great video.

[@pr1tch1]

Thank you

[@MrMeltedwellies]

GREAT VIDEO THANKS

[@dontiadonatas7306]

Nice loch.good video 👍👍👍👍

[@RABIDJOCK]

Very nice indeed.

[@keithdouglas9848]

Human skull on grave tomb?? Great video guys!

[@pr1tch1]

I'm sure it was just a fake one. Looked good though :)

[@Mudaroo]

fantastic

[@ryanferris7841]

That’s such a great idea

[@robertpollock7237]

Living the dream.

[@kenmerriman4112]

great videos love to travel with you some time.

[@vkrymskij]

Fantastic

[@Daniel-qj3tp]

Awesome

[@DarioFerrari23]

Hi mate, what area of the loch was your first campsite with the stream coming in? Cheers

[@CABALCANAL]

Top!!!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@carperblue]

Love loch Awe

[@ben76green]

Nice set up. Where did you get the black cover on the front of the boat? Tia

[@itsmepaul2011]

We have just ordered a 3.8m sib with a 12hp motor after watching your videos. We live not far from loch awe, did you have to register your boat to get on to the loch? Great videos, i have been working my way through them cheers Paul

[@DavidWilsonOutandAbout]

Hi Stephen, what a fantastic video and location. I hope you do not mind, I have emailed you with a question. ATB, Dave 👍

[@raykeogh1972]

Great little video, what time of year was this? no midges so i'm guessing March. Thanks for sharing Ray K UK YNWA.

[@pr1tch1]

This was the middle of summer .Its very and miss with the midges . we were lucky that time. thanks

[@srileo]

Superb scenery, adventurous spirit, and terrific story. Is that a 14’ boat? And where can i buy a bow cover like that?

[@Paul-gl5kn]

What are the midges like in July? I'm staying in Dalavich on the loch with my 6year old and the owner is just telling me that they cant determine if they will have midges in July, not very helpful tbh.

[@lorenzocilia16]

where did you buy the bow splash guard?

[@john-wick101]

Can i ask where you launched from ?

[@paranoy69]

super video. amazing. question; what is the part you put on the nose of your boat. name and brand please

[@pr1tch1]

Hi Bow dodger from ebay .

[@paranoy69]

@@pr1tch1 thank you

[@moisseshernandez239]

Great video! gave me some ideas. I have questions about the swivel chair. How did you mount it? and setup are you using?.

[@pr1tch1]

Hi I used these pedestals and bolted them to the aluminium floor. You can also buy quick release mounts that fit to the floor so you can remove the pedestal . If you need more help let me know and I'll email you some pictures. I've just posted a video so you can see the modification. thargo.com/product/14-tall-seat-pedestal-with-360-seat-swivel-black-steel/?gclid=CjwKCAjwu5CDBhB9EiwA0w6sLf2bewul1UR5eKp7CvtdF0-4T0oCQlyh2VsoiIlZC-UH_f_UOBHmsRoC92YQAvD_BwE

[@moisseshernandez239]

@@pr1tch1 thank you so much. That is really helpful. Blessings to you !

[@stevesdaysoff2759]

great video well done. Are you still happy with the Tohatsu 20hp, I have just got one and need to try it out but it looks like just after Christmas now lol. How and were did you get your car so close to the Lochs shore. Really enjoyed watching. Atb Steve.

[@pr1tch1]

Yes the 20hp is more than enough. Very rarely do i go past half throttle . There's places all around Loch awe to launch from. good luck

[@theinflatableboatownersnet5684]

This is what it is all about...

[@TheDuane047]

Great video mate. What make of boat is that? Such a good idea, saves towing.

[@pr1tch1]

Hi Duane , it's a Bison 390 sold exclusively by 'Fishing mad' . Brilliant boat and reasonably priced. If you can't find one, look at ' Excel and Honwave. Both great manufacturers. Good luck

[@andyledden3262]

Hi Stephen looks lovely can I ask where you parked your van and first launched boat please

[@pr1tch1]

Hi If you drive along the south side road there's spots all away along . The one I found was about a mile south of the boat yard. Thanks

[@warrenhewitt1170]

Alright mate love the video Where did you get the black bow canopy if you don’t mind me asking ??

[@pr1tch1]

Hi I got it off ebay but they are now all sold out. Lots of people after them but none available unfortunately

[@johnevans382]

Great video lads what size your boat and engine many thanks john Anglesey north wales

[@pr1tch1]

Hi John 3.9m bison with a 20hp Tohatsu. Thanks

[@brymstoner]

what's the cover you've got on the front of your boat?

[@pr1tch1]

Hi Bow dodger

[@brymstoner]

@@pr1tch1 nice one, appreciate you replying. I did eventually figure it out lol. Really like your one though. Don't suppose you have a purchase link?

[@outbacktom68]

Hello. Thanks for taking it with you and showing it. A nice adventure. May I ask how big / long your inflatable boat was? Greetings from Germany. Tommy

[@pr1tch1]

Hi Tommy The Bison inflatable boat is 3.9m long . I find this big enough for two people with all equipment and small enough to lift , pull and drag around . Thanks

[@davecox900]

where is the best place to park up please fancy a trip there like the video

[@pr1tch1]

hi , there's loads of places all along the south side of the loch. thanks

[@kennymackinnon9550]

Good video I have the same boat where did you get the Bow dodger did you make it yourself

[@pr1tch1]

Hi Thanks I had from Ebay. Hope you get one sorted 👍

[@jagpalrayt]

Loved your video. We are planning to buy a similar inflatable boat. I am wondering if you can please advise if I need any sort of licence for this also if I need any sort of permission to sail the boat in the loch. Thanks

[@pr1tch1]

Hi No you don't need a license or permission.

[@jagpalrayt]

@@pr1tch1 Thanks for your quick reply :)

[@ontariooutdooradventures2779]

He guys, where did you get that front cover.. which looks like it inflates also ??? I live in Canada and have been looking online.. Really enjoyed the adventure and sscenery... My last name is Bell and my dads sis is from Scotland...👍😉

[@pr1tch1]

Hi Don Many thanks 👍 You could get them off ebay and a few others companies but everywhere is sold out at the moment.

[@derekclarke4964]

this looks like a amazing place to go, do you think my electric motor would be ok to use out there ?

[@pr1tch1]

Much better to get a small outboard if you can good luck

[@72cut87]

This was amazing. Went on guided fishing trip on loch awe couple years back, didn’t catch anything but was amazing. Would love to do something like this on next visit. Did you need permit to fish all days? How about for camping?

[@pr1tch1]

Hi Yes you can buy a permit from their website. Its an easy process and very reasonable. You can camp anywhere for free . Good luck .

[@crafter170]

Brilliant video .What kind of inflatable is that? Looks and handles great!

[@pr1tch1]

Hi It's a bison 390 . Many thanks

[@crafter170]

@@pr1tch1 Nice .Thanks

[@mattdavies9601]

Hi where did you get the spray hood from please for the bison boat I have the same one?

[@pr1tch1]

Hi Ebay

[@romacthingstodo]

Hi. How much fuel did you use and what distance did you cover thanks

[@pr1tch1]

Hi I did about 70 miles so around 30 litre of fuel. Thanks

[@agni524]

Lovely video, beautiful :) What is the length of this SIB boat of yours?

[@pr1tch1]

Hi It's 3.9m Thanks

[@BEN10TO10]

Great trip, might do that one myself. Can you say where you launched from ?

[@pr1tch1]

If you drive along the south road there's quite a few places. My place was about a mile south of the boat house .

[@BEN10TO10]

@@pr1tch1 Thanks, I'm trying to find the boat house on google maps but struggling. I don't know the area at all, is it near anywhere at all ?

[@pr1tch1]

@@BEN10TO10 if you email me on this email , I'll send you a screen shot and details of the location. Cheers [e-mail]

[@mattpannell2326]

@@pr1tch1 Do you mind if I email also - looking for somewhere I can park a van overnight and launch boat from same spot

[@pr1tch1]

@@mattpannell2326 yes fire away 👍

[@r.sharpe1206]

👍

[@axelst.776]

Where did you find the bow dodger?

[@pr1tch1]

ebay

[@szczepanwronski6157]

Hi Stephen where did you get from that bow canopy? many thanks looking for this same one

[@pr1tch1]

Hi I got it off ebay but everywhere sold out. I'm trying to get one for my new boat. Good luck

[@szczepanwronski6157]

@@pr1tch1 hi thank you for answering .few more questions how long is your bison 13ft or 14ft.is that bow canopy was saying for up 2 3.8m ?found one online Europa sport made but only for up to 3.8m but is visually looking like yours comes in 2 calor Gray and black

[@pr1tch1]

@@szczepanwronski6157 mine was 13ft ....3.9m . It was just black . That may do it but you will not really know until you try it. Make sure you can return if it doesn't fit I think I paid £80

[@szczepanwronski6157]

@@pr1tch1 think got this same ordered and is 80q so for yours is perfect as 3.9m is not far off from 3.9 ;) anyway there is still some to buy it in UK for that size but I'm really looking for slightly bigger for 4.2m

[@pr1tch1]

@@szczepanwronski6157 Excel boats sell the ones for 4.2m but they are waiting for stock.

[@andyledden3262]

Hi Stephen what was you fishing for and what method and bait was it just pike fishing lures and deadbait etc

[@pr1tch1]

Hi There's so much to see and explore fishing was only done in the evenings while sat at camp . If you want to catch perch ,eels etc take some worms . If you want pike take dead bait . I caught two pike , 3 perch and about 10 eels. You will need to pop up your dead bats because you will keep getting false runs from the eel . Hope you have an amazing time. The place is incredible.

[@aLLmOdCoNs72]

Great video, what make and model boat is that please? Was parking ok around the loch?

[@pr1tch1]

Hi It's a bison 390 but I've since upgraded to a excel 430 . Yes there's parking and places to launch all around the loch. Good luck

[@aLLmOdCoNs72]

@@pr1tch1 thank you very much, I’m considering an Excel Volaire 390, the Excels have a great rep. Can I ask what size outboard you run? Thanks.

[@pr1tch1]

@@aLLmOdCoNs72 I run a 20hp . Very rare do I go full throttle, its the torque what comes in useful. I get on plane quickly with low revs which really helps with fuel consumption and the longevity of the engine. I'd go 10hp very minimum, 15hp-20hp ideal .

[@aLLmOdCoNs72]

@@pr1tch1 Super helpful, I notice they don’t differ much in weight between 10 and 20hp so that’s useful to know about consumption and torque. Thanks again.

[@dpfisherman]

Great video awesome explore would love to do something like this myself. Am I right in reading the comments below you don’t need permission to do this? Also where can I purchase fishing licenses from for this particular trip. Any answers would be greatly appreciated 🎣👍🏻👌🏻

[@pr1tch1]

Hi Yes you are free to camp and launch your boat if you have one. It's a really easy process to book your licence using the link. Good luck www.lochawe.net/permits/

[@williamconnor7249]

Not all land surrounding loch awe is free to camp , and loch awe improvement association tickets dont cover Torran Ford etc ,brilliantly shot video . Fished the loch for years

[@charlieking4498]

Could you tell me where you got that front canopy

[@pr1tch1]

Ebay. Unfortunately they seem to be sold out everywhere. Try searching bow dodger or spray dodger

[@charlieking4498]

@@pr1tch1 could find it anywhere :(

[@pr1tch1]

@@charlieking4498 doesn't surprise me. I can't get one myself.

[@charlieking4498]

@@pr1tch1 I don’t lie, the look on the big white ones either 😂

[@roadking756]

Hi Steven hoping to get a Bison boat what transom wheels are you using also was the Railblaza attachments easy to fit

[@pr1tch1]

Hi I use these I bought off ebay. They have really been a good launching wheel and held up well with plenty of use . www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SHORT-Removable-Launching-Wheels-Boat-Rib-Inflatable-BOLTS-Quick-Release-Shaft-/174708510336?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286 The railblaza gear as been great and once fitted with a two part pvc glue they're set for life.

[@roadking756]

@@pr1tch1 Many thanks Stephen going to Fishing Mad on Friday to chat about the SIB and any acessories to kit it out istay on the West Coast of Scotland and there are so many Fishing spots just off the coast cant wait to get a boat and get started

[@peteraitken6494]

Cut the bagpipes down ffs so annoying too loud

[@monacocross4241]

i thing harware better boat

[@jamesmcshane5248]

That would have been a good video if it wasn't fur thay bagpipes common man wtf

[@billmouat3780]

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