2 Days Camping and Canoeing Down a River with my Brother

[@XanderBudnick]

gud video

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks my dude

[@Adamwood21212]

What’s better than one budnick making videos? Two budnicks making videos. Super pumped you’re doing this

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks Adam!

[@stevebaranowski9556]

I agree, I love when the two of them are together. The only thing better than two Budnicks is three Budnicks!

[@CindyGerend]

Zander sent me, I subbed because of your talent. Beautiful scenery.

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks Cindy! Welcome

[@JB-eg1tb]

"Subscribed.... subscribed?... Have you subscribed yet?" Yes, yes indeed : ) Thanks for sharing such a calm, serene and beautiful place!

[@maximbudnick]

haha thanks for coming on board!

[@MHarenArt]

OK OK!!! So Xander held my head underwater long enough to make me subscribe. Great job on your video, Max. Love seeing you and Zander together. As a painter, I particularly loved the views you shot of the water flora and just the beauty of the surface of the water as you glide past. Inspiring me to do a painting! Looking forward to watching more of the ones you've already posted. Thanks for sharing.

[@maximbudnick]

I am really happy to hear you are inspired to make a painting! that makes me happy :)

[@rileyherriman]

I"VE SUBSCRIBED! I'VE SUBSCRIBED!! Tell your brother blarg!blarg!blarg!

[@maximbudnick]

hahaha thanks!

[@ezlow1065]

You have such a beautiful country! Thanks for sharing it. Greetings from Aus.

[@maximbudnick]

It is beautiful! thanks for watching!

[@krisgarwood5733]

Budnick bonus! I love it!

[@maximbudnick]

:)

[@patti3447]

Just beautiful .. the flowers the greenery really add beauty to yr footage .. just so awesome 😊 thank you

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks Patti!

[@aimeevang3145]

Xander made me do it. 3.49k subscribers. Keep at it!

[@maximbudnick]

haha realy glad to have you Aimee

[@joenabelpeterson8349]

Very glad that Xander is with his bro navigating the waters canoeing. Many times i got an idea of a recipe just by watching Xander's cooking.

[@maximbudnick]

🙂

[@mflacke]

Like Jazz. I love it.

[@maximbudnick]

:)

[@scottculver]

The contrast is what gives the story real meaning. This was awesome Max. Thank you.

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks a lot Scott!

[@adventureawaits5003]

Awesome video looks like an awesome place to enjoy the outdoors jumping in the water would be fun

[@maximbudnick]

It was awesome place to go for a swim. Thanks for watching :)

[@Aspecto5]

It's always interesting watching people with skill using their canoe. Like the Baird's. Keep the videos comin. 👍

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks!

[@ethan8847]

Some good shots in there👍

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks Ethan!

[@drissaudia1323]

Hello Xander, sorry I made the switch to your brothers channel now. Ha 😜😝😛ha ha ha - kidding. Love the brotherly bonding between the two of you. Not many can do this with their siblings with nature alongside. 😍🥰♥️💗💖💖❤️💜

[@maximbudnick]

🙂

[@lucdamiani]

You and your brother both have such an amazing eye for capturing beautiful scenes with a camera. Great work!

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you so much!

[@Midgaardsormen]

After being water boarded I subscribed

[@maximbudnick]

Usually does the trick :) Thanks!

[@davidmichael3160]

There’s a spiritual quality to this vid where your goal is not simply to conquer and pass through as quickly as possible but to linger in the experience and let it penetrate within. Nicely done!

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks David, that means a lot!

[@carolpowell69]

Xander sent me..love your relaxed and thoughtful approach to doing the videos. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@maximbudnick]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@rebeccadees2300]

It’s awesome the way you set up your cameras and film yourselves going down the rapids. Great work 😊

[@maximbudnick]

Lot's of work but it's fun! :)

[@lewisrountreeiii2937]

It's great to see brothers enjoying their time together! Keep those cameras rollin'.

[@maximbudnick]

:)

[@janetwhite3768]

You guys are great together!

[@maximbudnick]

🙂

[@tmhurley27]

Love the close shots of flowers and waves. That smooth tongue of water at 18:48 is beautiful!

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you very much, I do too!

[@robertlaird6746]

My dad was the second person to paddle down the Columbia River from Canal Flats, BC to Astoria, OR. The first guy did it in a rubber raft and my dad did it in a canoe during spring run off. My dad also went up to the head waters of all the major rivers that feed into the Columbia River. He was the first to concur those rivers. There is some information available on the internet but it's not easy to find. My dad Alex Laird did this adventure back in the early to mid 60's when the river was still wild. That's a really cool adventure you two did and the food looked great. Well done!

[@maximbudnick]

Wow sounds like your dad went on an incredible adventure. Thanks for the story!

[@robertlaird6746]

@@maximbudnick He did go on an incredible adventure. I thought I'd share it with you because you took an incredible adventure yourself even though it was only two days. My dads trip took all summer. His money ran out so he ate beans and rice as well as some fish but he lost his fishing pole going over a waterfall early on in his trip so he had to take his knife and attach it to a stick to spear his fish. He was smart and left just enough gas money in his van that he left in Canal Flats to get home and ran out of food on the way. That was his moment in life where he says was his highlight because it was so wild and fun.

[@richardthorp33]

Subscribed after watching Xanders vid. Loved it. You have some great canoeing skills! Looking forward to watching your content.

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks Richard!

[@lutheryuen9283]

Great vid, looking forward to see your channel grow

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks Luther!

[@donnaj.1634]

What a beautiful video! Thank you 😊

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you, Donna! You are too kind! All the best to you!

[@jimfromm3981]

I respect you didn't do something foolish just for the video. That's an awesome river. I'm sure you will have a chance to look at that chute and those rapids again. This is a quality video. Who hasn't had that wonderful of life in full bloom.

[@maximbudnick]

Yes it was an awesome river!

[@williamleopold507]

We enjoyed your video , refreshing on this cold winter day ! Looks like you had a great time , it must be nice to be jung again . We are seniors in our 80's . Thanks for sharing .

[@Julie-l7r]

I love how close you & your brother are ❤ good job running those rapids 👍 it was fun to watch!

[@shellyroyea948]

Hello, Xander sent me to your channel and I'm happy he did.

[@maximbudnick]

Welcome, Shelly! Thank you for stopping by! Sorry it took me so long to respond to comments. All the best and hope you enjoy future videos. Cheers!

[@cliffordwright342]

Two Budniks in one. This is great. Nice footage. You will catch up to your brothers subscribers in no time. Well done

[@maximbudnick]

That would be nice :) thanks for watching!

[@davej8668]

The Brothers Budnick! Legendary paddlers! Great action shots :)

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks a lot Dave!

[@terriplummer123]

of course i subscribed! 1/2-way through his vid, well before being dunked by Xander.... beautiful video, thanks for sharing, looking forward to many more Max&Xander adventures 2-ways! (currently involved with binge-watching your channel)

[@maximbudnick]

Amazing! Thanks for watching, I hope you enjoy!

[@karenbognuda5070]

This was so much fun to watch you two, raging water, beautiful scenery. Thanks for sharing.

[@maximbudnick]

Your very welcome!

[@garyellington1216]

You two brothers are great 👍 together, I hope you can make some more videos together in the future.

[@maximbudnick]

We will!

[@donnacole4227]

Wow what a beautiful place an that river is awesome. Great job you guys Bye now double trouble Lol

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you, Donna! Next video is being edited - and it's Xander and I, plus two of our friends who are also brothers! Hope you've been well!

[@torukmakto9255]

the duo the world needs right now

[@maximbudnick]

:) Thanks for watching

[@ianshields8539]

Brilliant love both of your videos so cool😎. Would like to take a trip one-day from the UK. Stunning scenery. Take care both.

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks for watching!

[@EzeAdventurer]

Great editing bud and so nice to see the budnick duo in action. Keep it going!

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks :)

[@sowaclips]

Some xander action les gooo, you 2 know how to camp ! also syrup on eggs is bomb try it

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks for the suggestion Deklan!

[@jimhanson7476]

Pure fun boys..

[@maximbudnick]

It really was a great time :)

[@TOOZECRUISE]

Hey Max. Just subbed brother. I know those water levels weren't great but damn you guys got lucky! Every time I go to that God forsaken river I'm dragging my damn canoe down the whole freaking thing! It is so beautiful though. I dream of the day that I'm bombing down that thing in flood conditions! Okay, maybe not quite flood conditions but just something damn proper!! Looking forward to your next video.

[@maximbudnick]

Haha ya I could imagine. This is the second time I have done it and I got lucky twice now. Such a beautiful river!

[@davewinch6029]

Paddling a river with your brother, makes for a great trip.

[@maximbudnick]

Much appreciated Dave!

[@ttthaiss]

Beautiful video me likey

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks!

[@valoriel4464]

Excellent adventure. Thx ✌🏻

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks, Valorie! :)

[@HikingHansen]

Hi Maxim. I love that you are doing these videos. No doubt that you and Xander have been canoeing many years before. Keep up the good work, this is the sweet life :)

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks a lot I appreciate that!

[@adamfrisch5826]

Dynamic duo! You two are awesome.

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks!

[@alannolet3109]

Tell Xander to calm down, I subscribed two weeks ago. lol. This was fun, love seeing the dynamics between the two of you. Can't wait for your next adventure!

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks Alan, I look forward to sharing :)

[@Anja-77776]

That was fun🎉 🎉❤ GRTZ from the Netherlands

[@maximbudnick]

Hello from Canada! :)

[@wildhumanaction8747]

Grew up in this area. Underrated river and beauty. Was there a few weeks before you guys. Awesome

[@maximbudnick]

Totally underrated! Thanks for watching!

[@FreakofNature1]

Nice runs fellas!🛶🤙

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks for all your nice comments! :)

[@alanbierhoff6831]

You definitely elevate scouting a river to a whole new level. You made some wise choices as well 👍🏻

[@maximbudnick]

I hope so, thanks for watching :)

[@nicholasmaxheleau9444]

Just catching up on your videos after subscribing; what a treat. They are all excellent and this one was truly special and spectacular! Keep up the great work!

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks Nicholas !

[@majortripps]

Another great video. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us!

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks Justin!

[@lisah1164]

Great video as always. You’re videos are very calming. I’m so glad I found your channel. I’ve watched Xander for a long time. So glad your having some fun together.

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks a lot!

[@RayeRaye77]

Wow what a ride! It is an absolute paradise up there. The river, the flora, the sounds of nature. Must have been a great bonding experience for you and Xander. Your appreciation of it all is so evident. And what you said about the feeling of summer...you captured that here. And some day you will bring your kids to this river.

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks a lot! It really was an amazing time!

[@nachtmahr666]

nice trip. im not that much into canoeing but it looked like a lot of fun. greetings and keep up the great work. (btw: i have subscribed ;) )

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks a lot! Glad you enjoyed it even though you don't Canoe :)

[@jackhntr]

love this

[@maximbudnick]

:) thank you, Jack!

[@mikeknottscreek8183]

Great video. You've got an artistic eye.

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks Mike, I really appreciate that

[@Bryan24k8]

Looking forward to a long dual broski trip! I’m sure it’s in the calendar 🙂

[@maximbudnick]

Hey Bryan definitely got some ideas brewing. I look forward to sharing them. Thanks for watching!

[@kingpie21]

This video is visually satisfying. This sibling duo is always fun to watch. Editing is great. But the ending so funny.

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks king pie! Glad you enjoyed. A couple of new videos with Xander are In the works :)

[@skmarrama]

I really loved this. It wasn’t that you did it but that you did it with your brother. You challenged each other, and had fun together. Looking forward to your next adventure!

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks for watching!

[@darrellcaruk8880]

Love your perspective. Great Video. I mentioned to Xander on his Video basically how I admire the Comradery you guys have. Good on you. I'm gonna binge watch the rest of your videos.

[@maximbudnick]

Nice good plan haha. Glad to have you!

[@austingartley4235]

Great trip boys

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks for watching Austin, hope all is well!

[@Mr_YaYa43]

another brother that give me something to watch.. greeting from malaysia.

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks for watching!

[@Mr_YaYa43]

@@maximbudnick love your video. as i like watching xander too.

[@balirealife4902]

Great harmony’s

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks!

[@earthangel8730]

Paradise on Earth

[@maximbudnick]

I couldn't agree more. Have a great week!

[@camcretney]

Another great one. Nice to see the bros together. Just filmed a couple myself :) Keep em coming 🤙🏻

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks Cameron! Good luck with your videos!

[@catalin633]

Budnick squared ! Triple the fun 😊

[@maximbudnick]

:)

[@victoriamoore1294]

Loved this video with the two of you being daring in the falls and fast river. ❤😂

[@maximbudnick]

It was a truly fun trip. I am really glad you enjoyed Victoria 🙂

[@notquiteultralight1701]

Hey this was really awesome! It was great to see you two trippin! The camera setup for this must’ve been somethin! Great stuff! I subbed!👍🏼 NQU

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks a lot! We had an amazing time :)

[@Jerry-ds4ye]

Love the whole brother thing. My brother passed in 2014... Thanks for this video and bringing me memories... ❤❤❤ you guys

[@maximbudnick]

I am glad to help bring you back. Sorry for your loss!

[@Jerry-ds4ye]

@@maximbudnick Thank you for your kindness...

[@Jerry-ds4ye]

@@maximbudnick Happy New Year, Beautiful Man... May God richly Bless you & family...

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you again, my friend

[@Eric-469]

Easy to tell that you guys are going to quickly become the front runners in the outdoor content game. Cheers gents.

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks Eric! Much appreciated!

[@CampingUncle]

Amazing camping without hampering the location brother 🙌 very nice content loved it 😍

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks!

[@gizzymeows5847]

Thanks for sharing this trip, I must say the video quality made the fire, water, flowers and sky pop. Very fun and peaceful 😊

[@maximbudnick]

My pleasure Takka, I look forward to sharing more :)

[@CLBoutdoors]

Awesome video and adventure!

[@maximbudnick]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@BeedeeEx]

Great work on this Max! I can't wait to watch more and more of your content as well! Having 2 brothers myself, I love seeing the interaction between you guys. It really takes me back to all the hiking trips I've done with my brothers. It all begs the question thought, "How many more Budnick's are there??". Looking forward to the next.

[@maximbudnick]

hahaha good question, there are 4 brothers in total. The other two are Ben and Dylan. Thanks for watching!

[@sloanadair8009]

@@maximbudnickwhen can we get a 4 brothers video? 🙏🏼

[@richardpoole1770]

I've already subscribed hahahahahahahha great video

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks!

[@fayepotts3279]

I loved it that brothers took time to be together. Beautiful place, are you sure that someone didn’t planned the beautiful flowers 💐?

[@maximbudnick]

It was a beautiful trip, thanks for watching!

[@earthangel8730]

Mother Nature is the great Creator.

[@marilynrooney1953]

That was an amazing adventure that you went on. I loved every minute (the ending made me laugh), but the best part was that you made safe decisions… grandma and grandpa will be proud and happy, not to mention your parents and I!!

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks Aunt Marilyn! It was a really fun adventure. Dad and I did the same trip actually a few years back and had a blast as well :)

[@michaelhudecek2778]

Awesome video!

[@maximbudnick]

Glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@Trent_Collins]

Awesome buddy, another great video. Thanks

[@maximbudnick]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@amyboloron]

Safe to say it wasn't because Xander dunked my head under water, threatening my life until I subscribe to your channel 👀 but I do enjoy watching your version. Someone had mentioned that Xander is the goofy one, but you're the steady, thinking one. It's perfect.

[@maximbudnick]

I'm sure quite a few of my subscribers came from the dunking though hahaha

[@moegardner1]

There is supposed to be a way to freeze dry eggs. I have seen powdered eggs on few shows but they seem very uniform, or greulish or something. Like yellow jelly. I wonder if there is a way to dehidrate them with more body.

[@maximbudnick]

This is something I have been meaning to explore myself. Breakfast is the hardest thing for me while camping, especially on the go. Thanks for watching

[@botonktv709]

Great stuff Max! Happy to see both of you guys enjoying it! I'm curious - what's the big yellow portage bag you were using? I'm currently looking for a new one!

[@maximbudnick]

Hey I am glad you enjoyed! I have the sealine 120 pro pack. Mine is quite old and is nearing retirement. I actually originally bought it for 110 cad now I see it is far more expensive. I also suggest you check out the eureka 115 canoe pack which is far more reasonably priced.

[@botonktv709]

@@maximbudnick yes Sealine are much more expensive nowadays... Will definitely take a look at the Eureka! I appreciate the reply Max and keep on posting some amazing content. Our summers here in Canada are looking great so far!

[@paulfroud3920]

Great video, very Artistic. I recognized the River (used to live near it). Have you ever tried Minden Wild Water Preserve?

[@maximbudnick]

Really appreciate that Paul!

[@judyeverett4553]

lots of practice on this trip. I see future trips for you where others choose to portage but you run it. lol. I wish I could subscribe more than once. lol

[@maximbudnick]

Hello, Judy! We will see... I'll be doing a river trip soon with some more experienced paddlers - I hope I can run everything but I am always ready to portage when it is wiser to do so for the current water levels and my personal skill level. I wish you could subscribe more than once as well haha. Thanks for stopping by! Cheers!

[@danesmith4227]

Seriously loving your videos Max. All I need to do in life is move to Canada and get a biological brother

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks Dane!

[@AdventureLad]

Love that you guys are doing these together! What lens do you use?

[@maximbudnick]

So for 95% of the shot I use a Sony rx 100. I stole two of the night shots from Xander who was using a sony 24mm 1.4 lens. Thanks for watching!

[@frogsnacks]

You should call these trips "The adventures of the yellow fellow and the dude in the blue canoe"

[@maximbudnick]

That's brilliant! Haha thanks for the suggestion!

[@jaywinters2483]

The first thing I want to say is, thank you so much for not ruining it with music. Because if you ruined it with music I would’ve not watch the video I would’ve exited out and I would’ve blocked your channel altogether. But also I want to say thank you for the good and all that comes with it it’s up like a bit with it too and everything that we say it’s so much support Just like that wasp nest that I just killed. Sitting on top of my air conditioner I went out there and grabbed it and threw it off the balcony. Crushed it with my fat ass. That’s that’s what it’s like when they put music of the stem videos. But we got to experience this with you and has to it for do it again and I appreciate that PS-… please pray for my sense of humor.

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks Jay I appreciate your feedback!

[@sonyj87]

u brother waterboarded me to subscribe :D

[@maximbudnick]

Haha glad to have you!

[@AulicExclusiva]

Such g o r g e o u s places!

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks 👍

[@rfraser8752]

May I ask which river? Great trip!

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks. It the Mississagua river in the Kawarthra region of Ontario.

[@Pershiana]

Damn your brother inhaled that breakfast lol

[@maximbudnick]

Ya he does almost everything quick haha

[@alyamelody_c]

Hve a nice day bro 😊

[@maximbudnick]

Have a nice day as well!

[@alanbierhoff6831]

I know that putting a spray deck on Patches would be like putting Recaro seats in a (totaled) 1974 AMC Gremlin but, that trip challenge almost demanded it 🤣

[@ttthaiss]

Lol!!

[@maximbudnick]

This is hilarious :)