The Path Less Traveled - A 7 Day Solo Canoe Camping Trip in the Boundary Waters

[@tyblack3487]

Bravo! You just keep it up man. This is awesome and so glad you share your adventures. All your efforts are so appreciated 👍

[@SoloSchmitty]

@@tyblack3487 thanks my friend! I appreciate the support!

[@stevehisey389]

100 mph tape always a life saver. I repaired dry bag lower shpulder strap attachment with it and held up fine for the trip. I have about 5 yards wrapped on the shaft of my double bladed paddle for repairs, deep cuts, or sprained ankles. Enjoyed your adventure.

[@SoloSchmitty]

I cant say I have heard of that but I just googled it, nice! I normally bring a couple feet and on a whim threw that roll in last minute. I used it all and could have used some more but it held. I will never go with out a roll again. Good idea putting it on the paddle! Thanks for the recommendation and watching the video!

[@SolotheSeries]

What an awesome trip, enjoyed every minute of it ❤

[@SoloSchmitty]

@@SolotheSeries thank you much! And no bears 😉

[@NotSoEpicAdventurer]

Man I always back sinthread and needle and duct tape but I’d use it and not sure it would hold- shocking that Sea-line would do that…. I was debating on eureka or sea-line thanks for helping me make up mind😂 Amazing adventure and great job documenting it!! Just subscribed 💪🏽

[@SoloSchmitty]

@@NotSoEpicAdventurer glad I could help 😆 thx for the sub! No sign of an issue until it blew!

[@NotSoEpicAdventurer]

@ did you right the company - they should watch and replace!! Looking forward to watching more.

[@SoloSchmitty]

@@NotSoEpicAdventurer I bought it second hand so I decided not to pursue. I have bought a granite gear portage pack to replace it. Not water proof but I do trust the build more. Time will tell.

[@NotSoEpicAdventurer]

@ ah that makes sense… I will check those bags out. It can be Hard to find quality stuff these days

[@BradfordKaneJr]

Beautiful route and a tough trip - bravo! I did the Beartrap River about 12-years ago with a group of 5 in 2-canoes. We wanted to camp on Sunday Lake but the PMA was reserved by somebody else so we pushed through to Iron Lake. I'm a wet-footer but admit I wish my feet were dry, especially during the offseason of early-spring and late-fall. What kind of knee high boots are you wearing? They look neoprene? Thanks for sharing your trip!

[@SoloSchmitty]

@@BradfordKaneJr hey, thanks so much for watching! The Beartrap is a must route and my favorite way to get to Iron! I used to wet foot too and found these Muck Forager boots for my Quetico trip last year. They work great but I finally sprung a leak on this trip so I can’t say that they are durable for multiple trips. That said I beat them up really good in Quetico, lots of portage miles. Perfect for canoe trips other than that. I am looking for a replacement now.

[@puddlejumper-sk]

Awesome man, way to grind it out! I know when I'm in a remote area, cant find any sign of a path and its a long portage I sometimes I freak-out a little on the inside. Was there a moment on this trip where that happened? Cheers!🍻

[@SoloSchmitty]

@@puddlejumper-sk haha ya, thx for watching. Ya, I was thinking I may have to turn around and go back the way I came! I was determined to figure it out but I was definitely concerned!

[@krissimonson7369]

Hopefully Sealline warrantees that pack for you. That looked like a glue failure. Your pack looked pristine otherwise. Big bummer, especially the mental toll it takes when you are solo in a remote area.

[@SoloSchmitty]

Thanks for the comment. There was no signs of issues prior to the failure. I just cut my losses and bought classic style portage pack and liner. I appreciate you watching!

[@joelwondra]

Was your first night camp on Thunder Lake?

[@SoloSchmitty]

@@joelwondra yes it was! Well done!

[@joelwondra]

@SoloSchmitty The big tree at the front of the site gave it away. I stopped at that site for lunch last summer on a day trip from Gull where we were staying. I vowed I would get back to stay on that site someday.

[@SoloSchmitty]

@@joelwondra it’s an awesome tree for sure. Bet it’s old!