What did I Carry on my Source to Sea River Trip?

[@josephfredbill]

Thames. Think about it.

[@ChetNotJet]

what could go wrong?

[@nickwalter9630]

I'd watch that.

[@josephfredbill]

@@ChetNotJet www.top-ten-10.com/science/geography/rivers-uk.htm

[@Sillelilguy]

Thats the dark souls poison swamp level

[@robisnowtired]

Good god are you trying to do him in? 😂

[@MrDanJB85]

This feels so relatable and refreshing; I too use lots of many-times repaired, long discontinued gear that came from random places. So many other outdoors people on KZbin seem to have brand new gear for every trip - it’s very consumption focused and at odds with being in harmony with nature (which to my mind includes sustainability).

[@Boyakishan]

If it works, why do I need to buy anything??

[@TheMotlias]

I suspect the weight increased by about 3 or 4kg with all the damp and mud collected over the days

[@duseylicious]

Waterproof boots are a siren’s call! Alluring but ultimately water gets in because there is always the one big hole, you know, the one you put your foot in? 😂 Obviously they may be useful in extremely cold, slowly conditions, but for typical hiking, I always prefer something that drains and is quick drying, over waterproof. They tend to be lighter also.

[@JanSenCheng]

It's hard to make something waterproof when there;s a big gaping hole in the top.

[@grumpygrandpa3640]

Wow that’s some gear you carried. You know what I really like about this vid was the fact you didn’t have all the latest top quality super expensive gear given to you to promote. You used what you had and it proves you don’t need the latest tech gear either. Well thought out and superbly executed 👍

[@HenrikMyrhaug]

I was thinking when watching you wading through the stream, that it would be warmer to have some insulating wool socks, and some lighter shoes with the ability to drain water. Using some neoprene boots could also be a good option, so long as you pick some that are almost skin tight. Otherwise if you were planning to stay dry, you could have bought some wading boots/ boots+pants, as there are plenty that allow you wade all the way up to your chest and still keep dry.

[@superchimp]

Yep, I was right lol. From ur first episode I thought "Those boots are gonna be soaked the whole trip." I would recommend some trail runners, I have some Hoka Speedgoats I really like. Very grippy and lots of padding when lugging a heavy pack. I've seen them go from soaked to comfortably dry in about 2 hours. Mixed with good socks like some Bridgedales, you just embrace the wet feet knowing that they will be dry again once ur out of the soaking wet grass and rain. Nice thinking with weight distribution on the boat. I wouldn't have thought of that and would have nose dived into the river 😆

[@RyanJ_]

The attention to audio is brilliant

[@VeloObscura]

When I started watching the series I made the assumption early on that you'd be sticking to GoPro(s) for most of the filming duties, but I was unsure about the drone. Bringing that along comes with so much risk in an adventure like this! Well done for doing it though, because it definitely adds value to the videos! Risk vs reward?

[@EziosBladez]

Absolute madness. I hope you do more challenges soon.

[@ivanekprochazka]

It's nice to see someone with even heavier bagpack than mine!😅 And I'm also happy that you keep showing us one doesn't need a hightech expensive equipment in order to experience wonderful adventures. I have the same view. (I'll save money for ultralight backpack tho. Those 2300g of empty rucksack felt quite unnecessary while hiking in the Alps 2 weeks ago.)

[@thesoupin8or673]

Very cool! Loved to see this behind the scenes stuff. This series was really compelling, it was super fun to watch. I realize this was just because this river was so special to you growing up, but maybe you could do other rivers in future series? Idk. Great stuff!

[@annadaley3974]

Thank you for this great series. Really reminded me of my A-level geography project which was a study of the river Axe from source to sea - pretty similar and not that far away. I didn't kayak but just cycled to various points along the river to measure width, depth, flow rate etc. Was a great trip too 😊 Looking forward to your next trips 😊

[@itspj]

Great video, nice to see the gear you're using. It's also refreshing to see that it's not all the newest/latest gear. You're using the GoPro 7's (considering the GoPro 12 came out this week) and still producing great content. It shows from a story telling point of view, it's about the story and not the gear. Same to be said with the gear you're using. I love those karrimor drybags, although I've got a few which have rubbed and caused some holes from fricton rubs

[@peppermintpig974]

I used to enjoy the Hi Tech shoe brand but that was a lifetime ago in the 90s when they were quite decent. Nowadays I wear Columbia Redmond shoes, and typically the lower cut version for cycling. They have the tread you need for hiking but are very light weight. For rainy days I'd go with Chacos, preferably with a synthetic sock, and a second thick wool sock layer if the temps are colder. If you know you're going to walk through water, you're best served by taking off your socks and using quality sandals with good tread. A little patience can save you a day of cold and soaked shoes and feet.

[@redmondgurney]

T shirt just arrived and I’m so happy with it!

[@HowtwoPhoto]

Really like how this is a genuine here is what I have and took, not a here’s list of kit people sent me to show off. Keep it up love you real and relaxed style

[@tamarmolerick3814]

Really liked the river series. I do enjoy your local adventures, just shows how much you can do on your own doorstep with a bit of imagination. A thought for a future project: a perambulation of Somerset following the county border a closely as possible.

[@RDJim]

You should try a ferro rod as you secondary fire starter - works when wet.

[@TheLikeys]

0:55 was that a make shift selfie stick ;) apparently the desire to document your journeys creatively started early on.. great video by the way. I really enjoy these, you could call them „behind the scenes“ as they give a great insight into the technical aspects and give great inspiration for my own kit design..

[@Self1313]

Very much enjoying Ed's 'Craig hopper' for Craghopper. A Zummerzet thing perhaps...

[@fabianbos4456]

That’s a nice breakdown! Loved the adventure. I’m curious if you’ve considered bringing a water filter instead of bringing more water. I own a sawyer and it has made my backpacking life a lot lighter! I just leave with 1 liter and fill/filter as I need to.

[@Jalict]

I just wouldn’t trust the river water. It filters particles, but not chemicals. So you must just be drinking 30% fertiliser or whatever

[@littlebitofhope1489]

I wonder if you get a lot of pesticides and other nasties in water because of the surrounding farms. Are those filters up for that type of pollution?

[@fabianbos4456]

​@@littlebitofhope1489 ​ I own a Sawyer Mini which will not filter out all viruses, pesticides and other heavy pollution. This is not a real problem for me as I almost always use it in nature and try to get relative 'clean water' to begin with. However, I believe their new products do offer this kind of filtration but I haven't done much research on this.

[@Dbdilly]

​@@littlebitofhope1489 I combine a life straw filter with chlorine tablets just to be safe. Haven't been ill yet but normally had pretty good water sources anyway.

[@superchimp]

I would recommend against using a water filter in rivers like that here in the UK. Too many chemicals and nasties in there for my liking and a don't forget, water filters can't remove chemicals.

[@WoodwoseTransmissions]

Loved this series so much. Do another one soon ❤️

[@Wezly]

Would be interested to see how long and far you can travel with most minimal kit.

[@livingonthetyne]

Great Video Ed

[@billbigsby8123]

Loved this, inspired me to do this on the St. John’s River in Florida

[@georges6980]

I loved this series, wouldnt have coped with the constant wet feet though id have probaly bought waders !

[@yabbyoutdoors]

loved the source to the sea series,

[@benmorris460]

Really enjoyed this whole adventure. I'm fairly local to this river and has inspired me.

[@grocottg1]

This is the DoE award on steroids. If anyone wants to get inspiration to seek adventure, Ed is the man. Would love to hear him talk about his adventures and do Q&A

[@reeceholmes8546]

Ed you are good-crazy for sure, that's why I watch your videos, thanks man

[@Trezker]

The boots are waterproof, they just waterproofed in the wrong direction.

[@georgiedixon2663]

The guy who sold you that boat on Facebook Marketplace would never have expected this 😂

[@kizzylloyd152]

would love to see a video if a old kit like this here to what you renew be good to see you test out the upgrade ... loved the river trip

[@funiguy8779]

Loved this series Ed..but it left me feeling sad , you having no one there at the end to celebrate the achievement with 😢

[@poneklemetz668]

Very interesting video! I'm wondering if it's difficult to get the audio synced with the video when recording the audio separate from the video?

[@ReallyFarFarAway]

- Heavy man !!!

[@Nyokicat99]

Your camera shots and editing are very well done. ❤❤ stay safe ❤️❤️

[@comedyhunter]

Brill vid, thanks for showing all the stuff you took on this epic adventure. what do you have planned for your next?

[@Chimorin._]

It was a really cool series. Would appreciate it if u would do another river from top to shore. 👍

[@magaz]

Footwear wise, next time take a look at the Altama OTB MAB. (Over The Beach, Maritime Assault Boot) designed with Navy SEALS in mind. They are far from water proof, but they drain and dry very quickly. Intended to be worn without socks to aid your feet drying quicker too. I’ve run them for years and they’ve been fantastic. Not the most comfortable for a long hike, but for something like the river trip they would be a solid upgrade from a hiking boot.

[@sbob17]

You are slowly inspiring me to buy a blow up boat or something and a tent and head out there. I live somewhere on the River Medway its a nice place, some locks on the river so i want something i can carry over them because i don't wanna bother the proper boat people too much. we have pillboxes along the river so many places to camp. one of the pillboxes i painted the inside white with a few friends. i could try and find and see if its still there. Thank you for the videos.

[@hannaschrader1224]

Depending on the circumstances I'd really recommend a packraft as they are relatively light and still very robust. I got myself a 2nd hand mrs microraft this summer and it's so comfortable when having to carry it outside of the water and also if you haven't got a car to get directly to the water. 2-5 kg are easy to take on a bus. It just makes these boats so much more usable.

[@thomas.mk3.stephenson]

great series . I plastic bags over my socks if i know they are going to get socked .

[@benmorris460]

Please do another river dart would be fun to see

[@dragonhand453]

No Boots are water tight once you ´re in to your knees

[@damedavidfrith55]

Wow never new you had to carry all that,well done 🎉

[@mrcamper5211]

Can you do a filming tips video, your self filming is great 🙌 Also love the new style of video and different adventures, but can we have some more unicycling please 🤣

[@iloveiberia]

Did the Duke of Edinburgh Award as well in Belgium :)

[@roguenz9848]

I don't know where they sell it in Aus or if your blue top maybe came from New Zealand, Active Intent is an in-house brand for a big box retail store here :) The Warehouse. You wouldn't get the exact same one but they definitely still sell that kind of gear, very reasonably priced.

[@RoadDestination]

Sounds like a call for gear sponsors.... falling apart... need upgrade... no longer waterproof...... 🤣🤣

[@kevc922]

Nice looking amount of stuff but i am shocked its missing one thing. A spare pare of glasses when i am out camping or on an adventure i always cary a spare pair

[@MO-xi1kv]

Loved the series, keep em coming!

[@AdventuresWithUnkadee]

Very useful! Thank you Ed.

[@naturallyflorida9052]

If you want a well draining comfortable shoe to replace your boots, maybe consider an off road croc

[@JokkazArt]

Biscuits are my motivation !!! Biscuits are my motivation !!! Biscuits are my motivation !!! Biscuits are my motivation !!!

[@TheTebbin]

You and Beau Miles would make a great colab :D

[@treebeardization]

You're way overdue for an upgrade of your Big 3, so many great options out there these days

[@louburnett6782]

Really interesting video, just shows all the kit that is needed to bring the adventures to us. Do you like to “make do and mend” or does a lack of finances stop you renewing kit - asking because a lot of what you mentioned is old and needs updating? You should explain in your videos that there is a one off sponsor me option (like buymeacoffee) in your links. Love your adventures and filming style, looking forward to the next thing you do.

[@СергейЧернышев-б6щ]

What you should've taken is a pair of waist high waders.

[@gerardjones7881]

well presented. I'd love to go camping but I can't afford all the cameras.

[@mludd]

While you seem to have gotten good use out of your stove, have you considered getting a Trangia stove? Here in Sweden they're sort of the gold standard for camping stoves and are a lot less flimsy than many other camping stoves.

[@CD3MC]

If you do another river adventure you should contact a packraft company for a sponsorship. It would drastically reduce the weight.

[@damedavidfrith55]

Try trail running shoes they drain well or waders and a water filter or life straw

[@BarcelPL]

Did you consider bringing 3-4 MRE packs instead of food+cooker? If so, why didn't you opt to those?

[@Rabbitunderground]

Crikey. Just picking up this bag is a challenge in itself!

[@gingerelvis]

I think collapsible water bottles / carriers would be a great addition, it would allow you to carry just as much water as you need without the added bulk when you don't need to carry so much. I couldn't help but think watching the series Geowizard would have had stash points rather than carry all of that weight!

[@N4g4r1d3r]

I really didn't expect the electronics INCLUDING THE DRONE to only take up about 3 kg. Thought they were atleast one Kilo heavier.

[@lb7136]

if one more person suggests a water filter i'll scream

[@yatagarasu_merui]

I have to say the heaviest thing this man carried is the weight of his massive balls

[@josephfredbill]

Also Severn

[@Tsnafu]

Craig hopper 😄

[@princessoscar3089]

OH um Ed couldn't you like just get more water from like the river? Like that thing where you like boil it and make it drinkable? :) You did have pots with you after all!

[@coasterfest]

Thanks for the video, loved the entire series, it was great fun. Can I ask you a question? As you were pretty much always by water, why didn't you take a filter for clearing? Like the MSR Trailshot, and some Chlorine Dioxide tablets for extra sanitization. You could have gotten away with the single 1 Litre bottle then and saved some weight and pack size. Not to mention the time and effort of knocking on doors. (I meant to ask this on the video you were struggling to knock on doors in, but forgot, seems even more appropriate here.)

[@quickpawmaud]

I just noticed it but you look like the guy from Umbrella Academy! I forget his name. The spooky one. Klaus. I think it is mainly the cheekbones.

[@AndyMcBlane]

Nice video - as always!

[@ashtontechhelp]

Yup: Still need a water filter. The Sawyer Mini is your best bet for camping. Provided there is water, you have water. Maybe not the best with sea water, though will still work, provided that you can back-flush with clean water. Merino Wool is a good shout also, does not get stinky, works well even when wet.

[@Alex-xs6ht]

I think my back would snap in half!

[@murido]

can you do source to sea of the Thames next :)

[@eddiehancock9231]

Do the river axe still local and good content

[@nikman2]

I would have probably brought a water filter so you don’t have to carry so much water since you were going to be near the water most of the time

[@SupernovaBetty]

The thing is that water filters will keep out pathogens but not harmful chemicals like pesticides, herbicides and the like, and big rivers are unfortunately full of pollution because they have larger watersheds so carrying potable water is the healthier option.

[@hennnnerz]

Were you worried about the Tascam getting ruined if you took a plunge in the river?

[@2ndacc618]

This is awsome

[@TBATTIECYCLING]

Try doing the transpenine

[@ShaunUnderwoodx]

My southern bro , from guy up North ...Do you ever do any wild fishing while out on your travels... If so......Love to know what gear you use? Its funny, I got myself into Hiking, wild camping, wild fishing (have all permits and rod licences ) but I been buying way to much gear..I mean ways way to much..My home has become a shed . So its interesting for me bro what you use . Most outdoor guys and girls turn their channel into (I'm a poser and look at what I own ..£800 tent etc etc) what about the little guy who does everything on budget? not everyone can get gear for free like most outdoors channels... i save hard for my gear and its only run of the mill gear but works brilliantly

[@Mr.Engineer.]

If you like the outdoors you should move to Norway for a year or two :D

[@james2396]

27 kg can not be fun to carry around for miles!

[@woutervanr]

I run my stove on lawnmower fuel, Aspen 4. Cleaner fuel (more expensive as well) stops me having to clean it all the damn time.

[@cherylsibson2529]

cool!

[@Ginko735]

Why don't you use a waterfilter? Saves a lot of weight!

[@andrewhall4704]

Are you ThunderFoots son 😂

[@megsmith6758]

That’s half my weight! Bloody hell 😅

[@rickute1458]

REALLY ? you should have join the army , field packs are that weight

[@Mike-oz4cv]

@@rickute1458 Military equipment is crazy heavy, I’m surprised soldiers don’t have constant injuries and exhaustion.

[@bhambhole]

You are a beast

[@Zeyev]

So heavy. Does this mean you're soon to win a CrossFit competition? Warren Snaider

[@RC_car_mania]

Do the thames

[@Radekulis82]

Any long trip on bike soon ? I'm back from trip accros USA and now I'm planning my trip to China next year,you want go?

[@idaklymr]

What about filtering water?

[@bear1245]

Who are these people giving this kid advice 😂 water purification and so on. Madness

[@spambot7774]

Ahhh

[@ShaunUnderwoodx]

bro...those sleeping pads..... does it hurt you hips or are they good for supporting your body parts.... They are great for light weight but they don't look great to sleep on.. I guess you must sacrifice something i guess but , what you feeling on this? I like full mats and then something under that.

[@paulkanehughes]

so I've just finished watching your series I'm still a little confused if you were traveling a river why did you take so much water and not just take a water filter-straw bottle that way you could have kept going without the need to go hunting for taps