Sleeping in my Canoe for the First Time! Solo Overnight Fishing Trip

I get out for an overnight fishing trip and find that there's nowhere good for camping, so I attempt to sleep in my canoe.
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[@NorthernScavenger]

Hi everyone, thanks for watching! This video was filmed from May 30th to 31st. The reason I say this is because, on the afternoon of May 30th, Nova Scotia implemented a province-wide ban on all activities in the woods due to extremely dry conditions and the risk of forest fires. During the time of this update, I was already in the woods without cell reception and did not become aware of the ban until I returned to cell reception the morning of May 31st. In the future, I will have a better communication protocol during times of uncertainty. Stay safe everyone!

[@roleypoley808]

Only 5 minutes in, but it must be noted that without knowing of the actual ban you still had the knowledge and respect for the land to not even touch fire for your own use. Props to you.

[@retroMartin]

I just read the news about the Quebec fire leaving ash that is reaching my city in Norway, and here you are with a new video and local update. Internet is amazing. Oh and, what would you do if woken by a bear while jammed down into your canoe? 😅

[@NikonF5user]

Hello from Maryland where we are under all sorts of air quality warnings because of the smoke from the Canadian fires. It must be really rough up there. Stay safe...

[@dennisoverholts8396]

Ohio is getting the smoke too. Wish everyone up north the best

[@margaretpigot5503]

Glad you received the much needed precip. Wish we could get some of the deluge you just received in ON.

[@jonathangilbey8873]

Hi Noah! Not sure if someone has already said this but if you replace the nuts on your thwart with wing nuts you can easily remove your centre thwart for sleeping or replacing when doing overnight trips.

[@leymealea]

❤

[@tennesseenative2043]

Hello from the great state of Tennessee. I'm a 63 year young father of six and granpa to eleven. I live in the back woods of Tennessee and live a hunting and fishing lifestyle. I absolutely love all of the videos that y'all put out. I'm a bit of a science nerd so I enjoy the explanations of the observations that you make. Sittin down south of ya waitin on another video.

[@JB50713]

Skip morning coffee. Haha funniest thing you've said in awhile.

[@karenmurphy8812]

Love hearing the hermit thrushes.

[@waltmoore3095]

Slept in the back of a pickup truck during Deer season. I felt your pain. Lol, Thanks for sharing.

[@carlacameron4936]

So nice to see you again Noah! Thank you very much for taking us on your adventure! You rock!👍

[@marysincavage4864]

Glad you didn’t drown in your sleep! But seriously, no easy exit seems risky. We want to continue to join you on your adventures, so stay safe!

[@JohnSteenhof]

Gotta love a video about a solo trip The best way to see and appreciate God's handiwork. Thanks Noah.

[@NikonF5user]

I'd have suffered from some serious claustrophobia being pinned beneath the seat and thwarts...

[@shayetanner6431]

The smoke from the fires has been bad here in the ADKs. Nice boat and it sucks sleeping cold. Burr. Thank you for the video.

[@pacediver2594]

Always enjoyable to watch,at least there is water in the lakes and rivers after our rain ,

[@YourJourney2Wellness]

Water is so low everywhere! I'm glad to hear you were safe from the fires.

[@bluwtrgypsy]

So glad to see this video. I've been thinking about you, Noah, knowing you are in the Nova Scotia area. The Canadian fires have been horrific. I'm in New England and the smoke has been awful here, for days. Be safe. Blessings to all

[@kenlee5376]

As a sailor who has slept many nights on the water, I loved that idea and then started thinking of modifications like making the yoke removable etc.

[@terra_6978]

Stay safe bud, have a good next trip, hopefully we don't have any more fires in june

[@pamalvestad3848]

So sad to hear and see the devastating fire's. So much of the world needs rain

[@m__r1100]

Everyone loves a new boat... I'm rocking a shiny, second hand but barely used, Royalex Wenonah P16... Time to put some 'adventure marks' on it. We too are dry and crispy in Scotland - needing that rain..

[@allanchrysler3797]

Great video sir. I hope you are safe from the wildfires. Looking forward to seeing the next one. Stay safe and be well.

[@dweb823]

When I was on a summer camp canoe trip in Algonquin years ago, the bugs were so bad that another camper and I got a canoe, paddled out into the small lake and slept. We floated to shore a couple times and had to paddle back out but it was still a LOT better than enduring the bugs on shore

[@williamleopold507]

We enjoyed watching your video . We live in Windsor NS , not too far from the terrible wild fires . The fires are mostly out now , still a lot of hot spots , but being held in place and not spreading . God answered many prayers by sending the rain !

[@erissmith845]

Wow! Just next-leveled my go-to lazy car camping food with the Stagg. Can't wait to try it! 🙂

[@johnerickennedy]

Salutations From Mirabel Québec. Hope that wild fire won’t burned all summer long around both of our provinces. Have a great summer and thanks for this short adventure. 👋🏼✨

[@lindaschmidt1940]

I live in upstate NY at the base of the Adirondack Mts. We’ve had 3 days of smoke from the wildfires. The pollution index is at a 400 level. Prayers for Canada

[@johnfunk7568]

Thanks Noah! Happy you did not freeze! Need a removable yoke!

[@stevehorne180]

I love this! Very overlooked and yet so creative. Thanks Noah. When there is a will there is a way; scrunched up awakining to a new day. Thank-you for my lessons learned ... the easy way. AWESOME! There is so much more to what you guys share.

[@fyiguitars]

Well done old boy loved the vid….living through this crazy dry spring here in NS as well…..glad to see we finally got some rain

[@bradlepaddle9512]

Hey brother I've been sleeping in my boat since I bought it almost 3 years ago. Just drop an anchor spread out your gear and the best night's sleep you'll ever have in nature

[@terizumbusch8408]

That was a fun video. Thank you so much for sharing your adventures, beautiful place, Look forward to next time! God bless!

[@SueLeon007]

Well interesting to sleep in canoe, never done it, but good to see it done. Thanks & stay safe.

[@williamparrish673]

Whole heatedly enjoying the content camera work sound, specially the rocks and the t formex. Keep doing what your doing! N 95

[@AdventureswithJerrod]

I’m seeing the smoke all the way in Birmingham Alabama. Stay safe man! Praying for y’all!

[@michaelparrott4278]

Awesome video! I find summer sleeping bags are only for a few weeks in August. Prospecteur 15 not having a thwart helps with sleeping space!

[@theweasel-uf7dn]

love being a part of your adventures, from the midlands uk.

[@paulhayes9765]

Great video Noah. Things are still locked down here in Shelburne County. Looking forward to paddling again. Thanks for taking us along. Cheers

[@NorthernRetreat]

A removable yoke would be helpful when trying to sleep in a canoe. Hope you weren't affected by the fires. Good video. 👍

[@lusiiiman]

thanks for letting us live through your experience!

[@deacondavidviscount7579]

Awesome Noah. You are boss. Shame about the forest fires and the loss of homes. Hopefully the rain this week helped! Love the content and the new canoe.

[@cliffordwright342]

And now for something totally different 😂😂. Hope you didn’t have to pee quickly. Love the sound of the peepers. The canoe on the water would make it colder. Glad the fires are calming down. I was in algonquin last week and a total fire ban. Nice canoe and video

[@fishpants3877]

I was thinking the same thing. An emergency pee! I'd bust the yoke getting out. Or piss myself. Either way, I wouldn't sleep a wink. Great video.

[@lizdg3892]

Don’t know if you brought your tent but if you did you could have thrown that over everything else. Might have helped be a bit warmer and kept the dew off. Very cool trip. I really enjoy you trips. You are a great host and it’s always different. ❤

[@marionrogers6330]

That’s really cool sleeping in the canoe. Need to invent a canoe cover tent for the bugs and the dew. 🤔

[@Iconat20]

Note for your analytics. Great content all around. Enjoying these small trips, as well as the larger form big trip content. Cheers from NS

[@eprohoda]

Northern- so professional -slee pwell. 🤟

[@thiskewlchick]

Always love your adventures! Thanks for taking us along!

[@vincentcleroux4702]

That one was interesting, I’m sure al lot of us thought about sleeping in a canoe but never did. You’re once again giving me ideas. I might try it in my cedar canvas, since it’s pretty deep. Thanks for the great videos.

[@juanitafoster9834]

Beautiful area you was in. God bless ya.

[@halinawiecek2297]

Nice to see you that was very interesting place for slipping take care Noah.

[@630115MIKE]

I Enjoy all your videos keep them coming

[@pamelamoore-zk6qx]

I thoroughly enjoy each and every trip that you share with us!!! Thank you!

[@johnmccormick175]

Always love your videos Noah ,thanks for sharing and stay safe.

[@darknyght3962]

I couldn't imagine going canoeing / camping without rope! And 43⁰F is not cold! Especially when it's overnight and you're sleeping! Holy geeze.

[@thesteveshowfoodfestroadtest]

That was surprising to hear! I take a quarter bear barrel's worth of rope and paracord on every adventure! 😮😮😮😮😮😮

[@canoeingnav7618]

Love watching your adventures Noah. Keep up the great work.

[@robertwells1993]

Beautiful Canoe Noah! That’s why they call it fishing, not catching… Be safe with the Forest Fires Sir.

[@mflacke]

Cool video. Nice boat! You could remove the yoke and have lots more room.

[@hightideimaging]

great video...I'm a big fan of all the content you and Alex produce, these shorter vids and the longer ones as well. Loved the Menihek to Nain series, watched it all a couple times. Stay safe in NS...greetings from the Rock!

[@adventureben22]

Having a t-formex boat is nice for this. Will insulate you from the cold water much more than a composite layup would.

[@chuckhorbert653]

Great little mini trip, and good call not sparking ip a fire to cook. The fires are horrific, and i hope y'all stay safe up there. I've seen other conversations about sleeping in a canoe, and the consensus is that a removable yoke is key. There are a couple designs out there on the interwebs to check out.

[@Barret-paddles]

Hi Noah! Glad to see you out but have been super worried about you all up there with the wildfires. So tragic and sending prayers for rain your way. We have had poor air quality here in MA and yesterday was particularly hazy and could actually smell the smoke. How about some trips stateside?? Thinking of you and be safe and well. 💜 Barret P.S. Love your new boat!

[@barbaranneboyer7997]

l enjoy all your videos very much..thank you

[@ifonlyseethrumyeyes8957]

Love your determination!

[@stevefrompeterborough4007]

Great trip as always!

[@nicolajohnson5102]

Oooooh heck that looked proper chilly, awesome well done Noah, keep the content coming, love seeing the adventures and the joy you clearly get from going on them :)

[@heathervita4320]

That looked like a chilly night! Thanks for taking us along.

[@anthonyhitchings1051]

Just unscrew the carry yoke - a small wrench and a matching screwdriver. Our yoke has been in and out a few times (out when we have an extra person). We have a 15 ft Bell Morningstar.

[@rogerlinscott5424]

Can you perhaps retrofit a removable yoke? Fun video!

[@stonepa]

Loved this content. A nice bite sized nugget to wrap up my day.

[@trishaharrison6183]

Pretty cool setup must admit. Thanks for taking us along and stay safe.😘

[@BCVS777]

I have that exact sleeping bag and I am really disappointed with it. It’s like a 70 degree F. bag🤷🏼‍♂️😆. On those cold mornings it seems the sun is soooo slow to get to you. Great video! Sorry to hear of all the wildfires.

[@carolbulmer8253]

Hi, Noah. Thanks for sharing.

[@robintheoutside]

"If I have a scary dream I can just hold on to the yoke" hahahaha I've always thought about spending a night in my canoe, but never brought myself to do it, I'm gonna give it a shot now! What a great little trip though, shame about not catching any trout. It's heartbreaking what is going on with the wild fires, thoughts and prayers to all that have been effected by it and to all the responders out there riskiing themselves! Thanks for sharing this one.

[@JForr64]

Came to Lake Superior Prov. Park for what should have been a great time to trout fish the rivers but they are at late summer levels. Had to switch tactics and fish the lakes and the Lake Superior shoreline. I'm afraid we could be looking at a bad drought year!

[@oliverhenninger7937]

Thank you! You guys are in my opinion under the best of the best outdoor channels. Hope that you will get more exposure because there will be a lot of people that will agree with me! My parents watched the entire trip to the arctic series...

[@brandonestrada3884]

Got to say man I really love your vibe for filming outdoor videos. Definitely subscribing and watching more of your content keep exploring and sharing your adventures I really enjoyed this video especially with the random shot of the ducks and bumble bee it was a great touch.

[@remoteandrestless]

Experiments keep things fun. It's not too hard to recover from a miserable night if things don't go according to plan, but it's nice to know what options work when you don't have a lot of choices.

[@barbmcnaughton6119]

Great video Noah! Stay safe!

[@mollyarbor563]

Stay safe and sane up there! Smoke everywhere is just the worst as is the uncertainty of what will follow. May all of you and your loved ones and communities take good care during this insane fire season

[@JulienMoll]

I enjoy watching your content. Hello from Shanghai!

[@FoundPonds]

Love it! I would have tied a tarp to the canoe seats up to some trees on the shore, although that might have made for a harder entrance lol.

[@FM-db3ft]

I once slept in a canoe. I had no tent, made a fire, slept well by the fire till about 2-3 am then a cold front came in so I went into the canoe behind some rocks to get out of the wind. Definitely did not sleep but was much warmer. Would have been better off taking the canoe up on shore and use as a wind break I think. It was an aluminum canoe and I had no pad on this outward bound trip 1998 ish.

[@jacqueline7118]

Enjoy your content? Most certainly! lol A removable yoke would sure be a good thing for sleeping in a canoe. I really like small cozy spaces for sleeping but not sure about being pinned under the yoke. A wonderful night out, thanks for sharing. :) :)

[@dennisoverholts8396]

A hammock seems like a good choice too if you have somewhereto hang it

[@joshuaarsenault951]

Loved hearing the spring peepers!

[@jackvoss5841]

As long as it doesn’t rain, you’re OK. I’ve thought of a daytime nap, in a canoe, free to slowly drift across a small lake. Drifting and dreaming. Think about it. Courtesy of Half Vast Flying

[@johnschneider788]

Try frog gigging on a marsh when the fog rolls in, you got it we ( Jeff Glass & I), were trapped and spent a night in a 16 foot canoe but with a sack full of frog meat, yes!

[@Evan_Le5]

LOL! This was so great. Good on you for being safe with the fires too

[@fhazen01]

Enjoyed the sleeping in the canoe video. I guess you know what you need if you do it again. Just a few essential items would have made you adventure much more enjoyable. Thanks and keep up the amazing videos👍

[@waynegilbert7535]

It certainly did get dry and hot!

[@hoser7706]

Been wondering how you are faring with the forest fires. Serms a lot of Csnada is burning. Hope you all stay safe. Thanks for another cool adventure.

[@derekgraziano9499]

it was and still is cold at night in Ontario... but was nice.for bugs on our algonquin park may trip .. great fishing there

[@shreddar15]

We enjoy all the content ❤

[@tammyvincent9417]

Congratulations on reaching 50k subscribers. If you're not careful you're going to have a full time level channel on your hands,

[@maughan6957]

Some side floats on the canoe and it's actually a good place to sleep. Anchor off and chill. It's deff a good way to stay away from predators when you sleep. Not fool proof butt it's better then tenting it on the ground. Good luck

[@breezefor5966]

Great video Noah, keep them coming (if nature allows it) :/

[@bradsaunders3471]

I have the same boat. It’s great for solo paddling

[@DerekSOutdoors]

Pretty cool experiment 👍 Saw you had a nemo switchback foam pad with you, next time should try using that foam instead of the inflatable mat in the canoe, it would give you 2-3 inches more clearance from the yoke and seat.

[@fathersonoutdoors7487]

Great video buddy as always take care my friend

[@micjam1986]

I've slept in my canoe before.middle of a lake next to a small island.. no bugs. . it was awesome. I woke up at 2 am to see stars gone and if it ever rained I would have been so screwed..lol

[@downeastprimitiveskills7688]

I am thinking the trout will hang out a bit longer with all this rain we just got. I was thinking the trout were about to give it up and have even tied a few popping bugs for my fly line trying simple 2mm foam cut in strips with some tails and legs. but then we got this rain, and I will be trying for more trout. You got a deal with that avo. Esquif makes this same boat cut down along the rails lowering the profile they call it the Huron comes in even a little lighter. but that Prospector would be better in bigger water. We had some smoke haze from those fires up your way. I hear Toronto/Quebec has a bunch of fires going as well?

[@richwallace4632]

I’m always looking for the latest adventure with you guys. Thanks even f it’s a short one.

[@o1420]

Nice content !! Definitely on my bucket list to try!!👍 Ty for sharing. 😊