A Canoe Trip in Sweden - The Adventure Begins! Day One and Gear Loadout.

[@thenanlife1141]

You really do have such a lovely smile Simon and infectious laugh !!

[@jaykay8570]

Watching two guys that know how to paddle a canoe fills me with good cheer. It's a skill that's lost on 99% of the human race. I've owned a half dozen aluminum canoes. Two ended up getting leaks in the seams. So on trips I always brought some caulking in a squeeze tube with me. I suppose one could melt pitch, but what a mess.

[@choll680]

New subscriber.. Came here after watching Kent Survival

[@Nomadiccamping]

Just watched part 3 and 4 and so glad Andy made it through. You can tell in Part 4 he wasn't feeling that well yet he didn't hold you back. Enjoyed your presentation of your first aid kit and emergency gear

[@shawncurtis6222]

Now I know why so many Scandinavians moved to Minnesota those views look just like the northern third of the state and just beautiful thx for sharing

[@roamthewayhome]

😅

[@duckypam]

What a totally expected place to see a White Wagtail. I can't wait to watch the videos about the rest of this trip and to see your upcoming Sweden trip videos.

[@denaredford6701]

Interesting bread . Beautiful country .

[@garyreece5172]

My Scout master said graded sticks make finer fire 🔥 he always repeated this and it stayed with me You grade yours and firewood so well keep going this is so good .

[@mbrider56]

Quantum leap, great show 🥳🛶

[@WarrenKimpel]

another nice video THANKS

[@KentSurvival]

That was a great watch mate, really looking forward to seeing the day I slept through next haha.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Snored through more like 😂😂😂

[@keithshwalbe6981]

Such wonderful memories you are making.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

It was an amazing trip!

[@keithshwalbe6981]

@@simonablokeinthewoods . . So glad it felt special for you Simon. Take care, and stay safe my friend.

[@Tom_Bee_]

Rewatching the Sweden series and loving it!

[@Lightandlovetoyou]

Watching allllll your videos from the very start of your KZbin career mate ! Gosh you’re absolutely awesome and come so far

[@ScoutLakai]

Awesome adventure Simon. You blokes really know how to camp right. Good everything from equipment to the food. Thanks for bringing us along brother. 👍🏼🤠

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks mate! Glad you enjoyed it - got to eat well in camp!! 😁👍

[@gijsleffelaar908]

Looking forward to my trip this summer!

[@TheCraftyWoodsman]

Canoe 82! Dave must be happy to see his favourite canoe again.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

I bet it didn’t leak like a sieve when he paddled it!! 😂😂😂

[@arcticwolfoutdooradventure5426]

Canodal .. good Old Bertil he's a top bloke .

[@kingpartridge3373]

Brings back happy memories of working in Sweden... fantastic place and people... lovely video top lad

[@Przewalskis]

I read some of the comments from people living in Canada or some of the northern US states. And it is true some if those areas and parts of mid Sweden are very similar. Like your snack. Polarbröd and salamiost på tub is what I bring along on when I go geocaching for a day. Plus some soup. Check in on part 2 tomorrow. Thanks for this film. Hälsningar från Sverige

[@omneignotum]

What a beautiful place. The adorable bird at 6:50, as best I can tell is a White Wagtail. Loved the vid and look forward to the next one!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Ah! Thank you, I wondered what they were, we saw a lot of them around the lake. 👍

[@jastimbal60]

Great video! What a great location! Its really cool that both of you are camping together! Can't wait for the next video!

[@davidwoodard7025]

THOSE ALUMINUM CANOES LEAK AROUND THE RIVETS

[@whathasxgottodowithit3919.]

That Ant Hill was amazing, I have seen those that size in the Scottish Highlands, usually accompanied by a strong smell of acid!

[@moralcompass8457]

Beautiful place

[@lawrencemartin6041]

How lovely was that!? I watched this while sipping red wine and sitting in a hot, candle lit bath after a very long day out on the ranges....bliss! Thanks for sharing this awesome trip. What a fantastic location and I really like the sensible basic camping areas. The perfect mix of wild without causing much imprint on the surroundings. Can't wait to have time to get back out in my canoe.

[@elisabethe8055]

Stumbled upon your channel and found you were here in old "Svedala" (Sweden). Glad to see you enjoy it and i hope you will return to discover other parts of the country. We have big rivers in wild country just perfect for canoeing in Värmland, Dalarna, Hälsingland, Medelpad, Ångermanland, Jämtland and Härjedalen to name a few county's. We also have the mountains and big vast wilderness in northern Sweden i am sure you guys would love to bring canoes into and have a hike in. Tons of nature, very few people. Enjoy! :)

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you Elisabeth, I’d love to explore more of your wonderful country - I visited Dalarna last year - beautiful! I’ll be back! 😁🇸🇪

[@janicehutchins3776]

Excellent video

[@philipw7557]

Nice one guys. Awsome

[@boomshanka8743]

I remember drinking straight from a lake during a childhood trip through Algonquin with my father back in the 1960s. The solution to pollution is dilution. Amazing trip, thanks for making this!

[@harmleyten4]

Ahhh canada i have some relatives living near algonquin, i'm from the netherlands myself

[@edgit69]

Living in Florida here, I'm jealous of the camping you guys do along with the scenery.. My favorite outdoor channels 👍

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you Bob. 👍

[@ianlyons5737]

Awesome!

[@ColHatley]

Awesome, finally the long awaited video trip begins in Sweden. WOW.. Such beautiful scenery is totally breath taking. Thanks for sharing, you make us feel we are along with ya on the trip. CHEERS Mates. Enjoy your trip. ATB Von

[@ausoutback1162]

great stuff thankyou

[@SouthernPatriot1]

Lol “oh boy” Sam Beckett and Quantum Leap 😂😊 one of my favorite shows in the day 👍👍. Looks like you two had a good first day. Amazing country side...thanks for taking us along. Blessings to you, Simon. Take care my friend, Nikki.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Nikki! 😁

[@leemurf337]

Amazing

[@DorsetPiper.]

Fantastic........ simply fantastic!

[@TB.....]

Thanks for giving us a taste of the adventure. Just woke up, watched this. A nice start to the day.

[@georgedpost]

Good stuff.

[@jasonwhittaker4352]

🙏Thank you Simon yet another top video... enough said... 😉

[@Intotheoutdoors69]

Hi Simon I've come across from Andy's channel this is the first video I've watched of yours and I really enjoyed it great camera work. I've camped with Andy a couple of times and he's a top bloke you will have to cone Dartmoor with him next time he comes down. I'm looking forward to part two and will catch up with your other video's soon 😁👍

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks mate! I do love Dartmoor! 👍

[@ArtGardenFoodExpressions]

I am so happy I don't know what to do with myself. I am going to do my chores, and settle in for this. Already yearning for Day 2.

[@weekendwithbevoblog2171]

Another great video and thanks to it, my bucket list keeps growing.

[@sharonnorris3335]

I can't get over how much Sweden's terrain is like my home province of Newfoundland, Canada! Just lovely to ride along with you guys.

[@garyhertswildcamper8958]

Good work guys. Love the semi wild camp sites they got going on over there. shame we don't have anything similar over here. We seem to be a few decades behind the times with stuff like that in the U.K.

[@FazzaFazza]

👍 WOW that 30 minutes went by in a flash!! I could have watched another hour. It looks like a fantastic trip all the best.Fazza 👍

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

I’d have made the videos longer, but my internet speed is so slow - 48 hr upload for just a 30 minute video! 👎

[@FazzaFazza]

@@simonablokeinthewoods That is mad! are you still on dial up? there must be a quicker way of uploading what about library in Town or a corporate connection? Fibre is getting more available in rural areas its worth asking BT or whoever supplies your Internet service. Thanks for spending 2 days uploading!!

[@barrywise2773]

Cool video.

[@deweybarnes61]

beautiful

[@jasonobee9067]

You smiled the whole way through that film and so did I. Really enjoy it mate ✌🏽

[@kingpartridge3373]

Forgotten how nice it was... booking flights or ferry ASAP...let's have it

[@fredbos5997]

Like your video Simon! Lovely scenery. See you! Greetings Fred Veendam Netherlands

[@offgridsweden]

Amazing video. I see that you enjoyed Sweden. Have an amazing weekend, Andreas from Off Grid Sweden 🇸🇪

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Andreas- stunning area!! 🇸🇪

[@Kathy_Is_Blessed]

Simon! You and Andy finally in Sweden. A trip there is definitely on my bucket list-but just retired now so must win the Texas Lottery first. 😉🤣 What a great 1st night at the hut, snow and all. The views are stunning just like you said. Great video-Thanks for sharing this. I look forward to part 2!!

[@RedswedeOutdoors]

"All seasons in a day", well there's swedish spring in a nutshell. If you don't like the weather, wait for 20 minutes. Looking forward to next episode.

[@monaleigh1862]

Sounds like central Oregon - 5 miles or 5 minutes to the polar opposite of whatever weather you're standing in. Great vid guys!

[@craigpalmer347]

Great adventure watched Andys vid great to see your vid Simon... he was prob bad off ketchup withdrawl 🤣🤣 lookin forward to next 1 🤙🤙👍👍👍

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Hahahaha - yes, that was most likely the cause!

[@darenkent6987]

Another great video simon. 👍👍👍

[@deenunya7735]

Looks a fantastic place crystal clear Water. Great Scenery All Weathers .not even a Leaky Canoe Spoilt it lol ..looking 4 ward to the rest of the Series and Andys Too ..Mega Thumbs up from me

[@counterdebate]

Looks like an amazing trip with mind blowing views...can't wait to see Andy's video too😎

[@perebird]

Lovely film Simon and real deja vu...thanks for all this effort filming 👍

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Stu! 😁🇸🇪🛶

[@alexpage7292]

It looks a lot like Canada. Have a great time guys

[@OregonMikeH]

Hi Simon Ya it's Me Ol "Oregon Mike H" I have Followed both you guys for a long time and know I'm going to greatly enjoy this series over the next several days. Yap, Love this stuff Simon and wanted to say I fell a bit sorry for not commenting as often as i should. I think I'll make it a point to change all that. OK then, here we Go, I'm a Stow-Away in the back of the Canoe & We're Off!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Mike! Welcome along. 😁🛶

[@johantimmer3467]

Bobbing out from Ed in a canoe, well done !!!

[@ronaldmoore2336]

Well done. I can't thank you enough for sharing this with all of us.

[@roberts6219]

Great video Simon stunning place over there cant wait till the next video. Thanks a lot!

[@martinoutdoors6941]

Fantastic start to an awesome looking trip...

[@gordonmiller4439]

Thanks for sharing, looking forward to the next part!

[@billybeck]

Wow! That flew by. Great video Simon. Can't wait for part 2👍😊

[@BrianthatiscalledBrian]

Thanks, Simon. Love these trips! 👍🙂

[@andrewforrest8592]

Brilliant video of you and Andy having a great time in Sweden good views of the Lake 🛶🛶👍👌

[@kevinthewanderingwoodchuck2586]

Best channel on KZbin Simon! Your attention to detail shows in each and every video. I thoroughly love each one. I am very excited to travel along with you on this adventure! You have also inspired me to go on my own paddling adventure this fall, a 100 mile trip! Any info you can pass along will greatly benefit this novice paddeler. Quantum leap, wow! I miss that old show.😉

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Kevin! My tips for your trip would be 1. Make room for a couple of luxury items - a comfy seat/chair for the evenings being one! 2. Take spare socks - I really like the waterproof ones - change them daily and wash and dry them over the fire in the evenings. 3. A decent kneeling pad - I find kneeling to be much more comfortable than sitting - puts your spine in a better shape - reducing back ache. Have a great time! There a few things in life more enjoyable than canoe tripping! 👍🛶😁

[@thizizliz]

Gosh, it is beautiful! And the blue bins are brilliant! The campsites are very nice too; comfy & well appointed. Bet you were glad to have the gloves as well as the great company.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Definitely! To both! 😁👍

[@lauriebloggs8391]

It must get boring with me repeatedly going Oh Wow.... but Oh …..Wow. And thank you for filming it all. Too much to ask or say for here, but just thank you both, very much!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

You are very welcome!! 😁

[@andykjohnsonjohnson7622]

Great video Simon 👍. You guys make a great team 👌

[@NewHampshireJack]

Simon, where is "the younger bloke in the woods," Tom? Perhaps school is still on in the UK? Your camera work has made me smile, so many views remind me of paddling around lakes in Northern New England USA where I originate from. We are catching up on videos today after just returning from one of our two short trips so far this summer. School has been out for several weeks here in the Philippines. The mini-people are having a blast and we even had my dear Mother-in-law in tow with us, enjoying the fun. Now for part two of your wonderful adventure.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you! Tom had other plans this time. 👍

[@stevend9124]

Those blue containers are perfect for a canoe keeping the front down when soloing tucks in perfectly instead of a big old square cooler excellent video by the way 🛶🛶🛶🛶

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

They were a god-send when the wind picked up later in the trip!! 🛶

[@ciaomarco4194]

Awesome video great coop with Andy ... keep 'em coming....subscribed .... BW from Somerset

[@appalachianbushcraft6335]

Great video, you always inspire me to get off my behind and get outside. I really appreciate that more than you know. Thanks

[@ramax3095]

Wonderful video! Again- amazing adventure!

[@SianiAnne]

Awesome stuff, Simon! So lovely there. Thanks for the glimpse into paddling in Sweden. :)

[@Scotland_my]

Nice! Lovely place, great video. Off back to Andy for his part two then back to you. Loving it so far. X

[@geographyinaction7814]

Fabulous Mate! Bloody Fantastic!!!!

[@ahhjenko]

Many thanks for creating such a great video, it brings back some amazing memories of being there! thank you very much!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Mark - stunning on that lake isn’t it!! Dave’s book does it proper justice. 👍😁

[@ahhjenko]

I know, the man is a genius with words! (and pictures for that matter) but don't tell him I said that :-)

[@anthonyrushton3495]

What a wonderful place great video looking forward to the next

[@tomlovelock2499]

Great video Simon, hopefully get to see you back out there in true nature inspiring us all to do better things shortly.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Tom!

[@Jason_Reynolds]

Beautifully shot and stunning scenery! I love it that you can drink straight from the lake. Amazing trip so far. Really looking forward to the next installment.

[@luptonwell]

Great video, roll on part 2

[@jean405]

Wonderful video, Sweden is beautiful!

[@marthaneuhauser1019]

That fire is so soothing, make me very sleepy, going to finish watching since it's almost over hope I don't fall asleep!!! Nice video!

[@hazzardoutdoors]

Well done mate you are such a legend.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Carl! 👍😁

[@jackiesmithsmetaldetecting]

Absolutely loved the video been waiting to see since I saw Andy show what he took for the trip looking forward to the next :)

[@carolleenkelmann3829]

And I am the second!!!! Hiya. I bet it's cold up there in Sweden. Haven't looked at the video as yet! But I know it will be good! Ciao for now.

[@cristalclear5625]

Well, Sweden is a pretty long country so while up north there is still snow down south its pretty much, (by Swedish standards that is sort of) summer.

[@vincefeton1432]

Fantastic video looks like a great trip.makes you want to get out.looking forward to part two

[@birchwoodfella9398]

Awesome footage, Simon. THX for sharing.

[@happyoutdoorsireland6787]

Well done Simon 👍 looking forward to part 2

[@hibernian11]

Added to my bucket list. Looks great guys.

[@brianwofford3831]

I really enjoyed this video. It is nice to see that Sweden has an area like this. The USA has a few canoe areas like it also. the Boundary Canoe Area Wilderness is my favorite area of this type to travel I in the USA.

[@randygarmon7382]

Looking like a great trip! Thanks for taking us along too Simon!

[@DABOXASH]

Great as always! Hurry up episode 2!

[@peterfenton9516]

Great part one Simon looks like an amazing place and a great adventure.. Looking forward too part two 👍👍👍

[@tomasmalmros6091]

Thank you for an awsome video. I hope you two had a great time in Sweden.