Solo Canoe Overnighter On a Small Island

I took the canoe out to a small island and camped there for the night. It was not without (drone) drama and the wind made me worried. Canoeing season has started!
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[@davidmcewen2691]

Thanks for sharing both the adventure and your heart Bjorn!

[@BjornOutdoors]

And thank you, David.

[@johnman559]

@@BjornOutdoors No telescopic fishing rod?🤣👍

[@monkoko6441]

We were meant to be free😊

[@robertdoroshenko2993]

It's so nice seeing Bjorn smiling, enjoying his own compang and really expressing his joy being in the outdoors!

[@user-nv2wt4hi8t]

10:02 - Nature like that will calm the soul and reinvigorate the spirit.

[@morningstarstorey5609]

Absolutely! ❤😉

[@DUDENOHELP]

"If we can't connect with nature we can't connect with ourselves. "That was an amazing statement. I hope more people can realize the beauty of nature, some people i know dont want anything to do with it, too dirty, etc. from where they get it i'm not sure, probably just too many conveniences in their life, and something they didnt experience much as a kid maybe

[@tonytigervarley]

Thank you for showing us this, Bjorn. Very nice and relaxing

[@jeanbellinger9770]

I visited Norway one summer and thought it was the most beautiful place I had ever seen, even more beautiful than Alaska! Bjorn, your outdoor videos are awesome.

[@feth7747]

Norway is FULL of rivers and islands like NO OTHER country in the world, you have at least 3,000km of this coast line, without people, only nature, but its better stay in the south, because the cold and the few hours of daylight of course, like Alaska

[@jeanbellinger9770]

@@feth7747 Absolutely amazing country; my grandfather grew up there on an island, which I have yet to see.

[@friendoftellus5741]

​​​@@feth7747Not in summer when the sun is shining all the time !!! 😊😊😊

[@jaseman]

I love what you said at the end of the video. Living in boxes looking at boxes is getting to me lately. In fact I reached the point where I can't stand it anymore. I keep pushing myself to go in to the office.. but it's getting harder and harder to do it every morning - that push to do something I really don't want to - but must in order to get money. Without the money - you can't really survive... I'm not going to be able to grow my own food, make my own clothes and be entirely self-sufficient because I've been raised in this consumer society and I'm completely unprepared for any other type of living. I do camp out in the woods some times and walk in the countryside.... but it's only for small amounts of time. Also employers are ramping up the pressure constantly. Many of my friends and colleagues are reaching breaking point... some of them have anxiety attacks, some of them had to stop working due to depression. It's got worse recently.... I mean during the 90's and 2000's it wasn't like this... people seemed happier - even when they were working. Work life became too intensified and people getting poorer - bosses getting richer and I feel that soon the people won't be able to take it anymore. They will refuse to do it. But what comes after? I don't know.

[@NickGreiner1988]

Once people resort to shoplifting to survive, they'll end up getting housed, clothed and fed for free. Eventually you get kicked out, but they'll take you back to the hotel once you go back to survival mode.

[@liligal2390]

What a wonderful adventure - your own island for a day!! Safe and secure and peaceful . . 👍👍

[@ObservantPiratePlus]

Thanks for taking us all along on this wonderful adventure, Bjorn! It was very calming to the soul.

[@joeschenk8400]

Beautiful country and thanks for a very relaxing video!

[@darkangelkate3950]

This brings back wonderful memories. Our Aunt and Uncle would take 4kids (my sibs, cousin and I) camping on small island in Georgian Bay Ontario Canada. We would stay for a week and it was such a wonderful adventure. No other people, no noise, no TV, radio. We swam, read, talked and played games together. We were so very fortunate. ❤

[@fairweatherlea]

You look so happy and relaxed out there paddling, Bjorn; truly in your element. It’s really lovely to watch. Thank you!

[@LeprechaunFireman]

GREAT video!! Love to see you back in the wilderness!!

[@szeleddie]

Thank you Bjorn for this beautiful and calming video!!!

[@morningstarstorey5609]

Oh I Love that lantern attachment for sm gas tanks! Where did you find that little treasure? I couldn't find it in you camping equipment. That would be a great addition to my back pack. Much Love Brother and Thank you for all you do and share with us all!! ❤🌟❤ ❤🌎❤🌟❤🌎❤

[@TheNorsemanRedbeard]

A much appreciated video. "We are nature."

[@marafarnham595]

Thank you Bjorn for sharing your camping adventure! Very peaceful! Beautiful sights! 😊❤☀️🌊😎

[@traceycrawford9938]

Thank you for sharing this lovely overnight camp Bjorn, just beautiful. Lying in my ‘box’ room right now, with the window and curtains open, watching the moon (wishing I was camping) 🏕️

[@BjornOutdoors]

Wonderful! I love watching the moon too.

[@ofearthseasky]

The difference between an obstacle and an adventure is your attitude!

[@ostekuste3646]

I’ve eliminated as many boxes as I can in my life. I usually only spend a few minutes a day looking at a screen. I am also lucky enough to only work about three days a week, so it gives me time to get out and enjoy nature while I still can. When I am too old to get out there, I don’t want to regret the things I did not do.

[@OTDMike67]

"We were not meant to live in boxes". A wise and proud statement. A wonderful and inspiring camp!!. I greatly appreciate your excellent videos and words of wisdom. Mike in Texas

[@BjornOutdoors]

Thank you, Mike!

[@morningstarstorey5609]

❤ Thank you Bjorn for Taking us all along on your camping trip. I would Love to buy a drone!! Looks fun! Much Love Brother! 😊🌟🧝‍♀️

[@joelaichner3025]

Last week , a few days in the mid 70’s , a few days of low 80’s , and one day at 86 degrees , and today , the ground is covered with snow again , typical April in the Upper Peninsula

[@barbburns2122]

April,upper lower Michigan, wild,strong rains yesterday & intermittent snow today. Thankfully, nothing sticking to ground. Enjoy your ❄ !

[@peterflack9933]

True the words that "no man is an island".

[@RatsAndFunTV]

Very nice place . It is a bit as you have too much lights with you when you look around where there is none.

[@FraDonaghyMusic]

It always strikes me how a tree-line reflected in water looks exactly like an audio waveform. I wonder what nature is trying to say? Great video Bjorn.

[@feth7747]

Mr. Andreas; a truly Viking with... a drone????

[@joelaichner3025]

Looks Extremely similar to where I live , even camping on the Island , close to my Home , not far away from me , same places

[@zenyeti3076]

Yep Bjorn- you are Totally fortunate to be there! Going somewhat VIKING ☮️& THANKS FOR SHARING!

[@jerrypoitras-dx4uf]

Enjoy your day sir, "Continue Your Walk in Beauty", Nature is the ,"KEY".⚡⚓⚒🙏🌞🌄

[@soledude]

We are a little spoiled with our fantastic surroundings along the Scandinavians. 👌👌👌

[@Beerbeerosa]

Thank you Mighty Viking for sharing your sacred places with us !

[@bay9876]

Nice scenic video of possibilities. Solo Canoeing on a lake alone with nature.

[@margomaloney6016]

I love this video! The drone footage is great! What a wonderful tiny island on which to spend the night! :) You mentioned boxes - have you noticed, very few things are square in nature? Humans make squares, rectangles - nature makes spheres and things with rounded edges, a much stronger, more durable design. Thanks for this video, Bjørn!

[@DeflatingAtheism]

Which is why the ape-men bowed down before the Monolith in 2001: A Space Odyssey- they had never seen a perfect rectangle before. Actually, it looks like an iPhone!

[@funkyprepper]

Great to see you out there brother. I must say, Norway looks very flat where you are. Beautiful skies

[@tonnywildweasel8138]

Beautiful vid. This kind of living is enjoying life the most! Thanks for sharing, appreciate it 👍 Greets from the Netherlands, T.

[@bigblockjalopy]

Norway is a beautiful country

[@terrym1065]

Thanks Bjorn👍👍 Nice and quiet camp there, perfect one person island. Drone shots are great. Take care.

[@martystacey4429]

Camping... 'Boxing' clever😉🖤😎

[@danielbergersen7836]

Amazing video Bjorn!!! Skòl💀🍻

[@kelaines5082]

I love this more chill Bjorn. I love the outdoors. It's so calming

[@vinnyjamea96]

That looks like a peaceful journey Thanks for the share.. That overhead shot was amazing with the drone

[@shanemac1111]

I lived in a remote part of the world, The Kimberly West Australia, I worked 2 weeks on 2 weeks off at a local mine site, Plenty of time off and great money living in paradise, I didn't kayak because I wasn't on top of the food chain, But living the dream, Now in a city, shockin depression, once you experience real peace, it's hard to replace.

[@michellevegangoodlife]

Wow! Love these outdoor videos and wisdom talks. Thank you, Bjorn. Great blessings!

[@BjornOutdoors]

Thanks a lot, Michelle!

[@tobywhitney4798]

So peaceful. Thanks for sharing the beautiful views.

[@Unused_Channel666]

I really need to visit Norway for a camp, The scenery is just amazing..Thanks for sharing the wild.

[@BjornOutdoors]

Glad you liked it. And yes, it is beautiful here.

[@Northman1963]

I've been doing this type of solo camping (among other types)for many years and it keeps me sane, grounded and happy. I'm lucky enough to live in a place (far northern michigan) where there are many wild areas to do this for free.

[@bovellois]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful experience.

[@bobhead6243]

Hello Bjorn , Nice Tiny Island , And great to see you using jokes too ! , 😂 , I have spent my day in my Box ! , Deep Cleaning three rooms ! , makes a change , I am hardly ever here , Be Well my Friend , Strength , Honour and Respect to you and the Family .

[@TheNorsemanRedbeard]

Always enjoy seeing Bjorn slip a few jokes in there. Nice island, but can you imagine the video if he'd brought the dogs along?

[@shelliewerner5624]

This was just great...I can not walk across my house but 2 times and I'm in extreme pain...if I could do this...I would...but so glad you can do it for me and take me places Bjorn...thanks...

[@thessalymeteora3789]

You ARE brilliant Bjorn and you should NEVER sh*t up. You deserve all the best chocolates in the world.

[@feth7747]

What a fantastic aventure plan, some canoe, arrive to a tiny island, build the tent, the campfire, great.

[@monkoko6441]

I Will overnight in nature on the weekend the comes

[@barbburns2122]

Enjoyed hearing you laugh.

[@dougalmcguire7060]

Whilst talking about freedom, your expression and smile nailed it!

[@Opusss]

Really dig the outdoor adventures. That was a tiny island indeed

[@TheBeachkitten]

Solitude and silence with nature. The only thing that makes me happy. Beautiful video!

[@raccoonlittlebear6476]

Thank you Bjorn. Great place to camp too! Cool drone video! 🛶👍

[@michaelhill7045]

Great. Loved the viking connection with the water.

[@joelaichner3025]

Have a Fine Day !

[@August_Mannaz]

That jump cut from picking up your drone made me laugh ❤

[@mikeault5335]

Nice Thanks

[@alisonleona6242]

Thank you. So lovely, the water sounds. I haven't canoed in several years. It's time to get back to it...

[@BrandonCourt]

This is one of your best videos imo

[@explore71australia42]

Awesome location mate. Cheers 👍😎🇦🇺

[@luckynyaa2826]

Красота. Удачи и процветания) Пойду в лес схожу)

[@heatherthunderhawk485]

I aprishiate you doing so much work with your video editing and footage to share your adventures out doors. And your message rings true with us. Thank You.

[@lisabobo6657]

I love that ‘yea’ you say at the end sometimes … pasta bolognese, yea. Exactly!

[@BjornOutdoors]

Yea!

[@clairebourassa5943]

I so enjoyed the canoe/kayak paddling you took us on. What a beautiful little island you camped on. It all made me eager to get my kayak and camping gear ready for when our provincial parks open. Nature is life! Nature is freedom! 💕☀️😎

[@BjornOutdoors]

Absolutely. Nature is free and we are nature.

[@TheFreedomBay]

Very inspiring, started planning a trip as I watched😁

[@MsRoadtoRiches]

Thank you.

[@MountainRaider]

Great video!What a magnificent Nature's picture!

[@briannamyo]

What a truly magical land. Insurmountable peace and tranquility.

[@patmillar961]

Thank u for sharing.....I need to spend more time in nature. Beautiful video 👍

[@jK-yj2tl]

Enjoyed the views… thank you and us to join you. Incredible colors.

[@connectingseas7173]

How fun would it be to see you and your wife on an adventure together!!!! ❤

[@BjornOutdoors]

Well, I'm not married, so that would be difficult.

[@magdar5028]

Thanks! Truly beautiful and inspiring! Being from Värmland, originally (now living in the overcrowded Skåne), I need to get back there. You still can find real wilderness there! Plenty of it! Maybe even a bit too wild for me, going there alone... :D

[@JazzyArtKL]

Your channel is an inspiration, Bjorn!

[@nmh83]

Truly very envious. One day I’ll take on an adventure inspired by yours. Thank you for sharing Bjorn

[@teresajames2725]

What a nice camping trip.

[@sandraminarovic1523]

You Are Lucky 🍀

[@kevinlittle9483]

Always nice to see you outdoors Bjørn!

[@thomaspoisel6259]

Wow. Beautyful, to John u on that great Trip. Thanx, Björn!!! Thomas.

[@WonderBoy0403]

That was awesome, big guy!

[@August_Mannaz]

They try to square the circle as within as without 🔥 💧

[@kelaines5082]

I love these. I'm not able to get out much and these calm the soul.

[@elizabethwilson1190]

Thank you 🙏

[@Mickeymouse7727]

Loving the drone footage!

[@WyattsWildNature]

I have maybe the same drone, bring it to you and grab it from under it, come at it from the side quick and rotate the drone sideways and it will turn off. Cheers and love the nature content

[@cidbidds5569]

I bought chainsaw parts yesterday and received a targeted advertisement just before you mentioned freedom. I think I'm being watched

[@Jayyy667]

Big brother is always watching

[@donaldfrazier5244]

We all are

[@Meattrapper]

I have the same canoe - great boat!

[@mangle40]

Love this vid.

[@outdoorwally8430]

Fun fun👍⛏️

[@LeprechaunFireman]

Hand "landing" would have been your better option. I was a little nervous this first several times I did it. But I live in the desert, so ground landings can be harmful to my drones.

[@TheDiana1961]

Beautiful, so peaceful, thank you

[@zanon3clisis378]

I needed some rest , thanks for the share, ill take the hint

[@edycrowley2878]

What a lovely sight!

[@curtshelp6170]

Looks like a fun fishing spot.

[@myra6087]

Great video. You look at your best when outdoors. Best wishes from England xx