LISTEN to these gals folks. They Know what they're doing . Something for EVERYONE. Tons of knowledge, experience & WISDOM here. No matter Where you're going or doing. Really well done ladies.

You guys complement each other like ying and yang. Thanks for all the valuable helpful information. Chris you have a really soothing voice. You are so well spoken and concise. Cheers.

I feel like Chris would be an amazing ASMR artist. Her voice is so soothing!

I just kept thinking throughout the video how kind you both are in sharing your experiences to help others... thanks so much! This is a wonderful resource which Ill definitely want to watch again. Rob

After watching all your videos my son and me "TOTAL NEWBIES" to backcountry camping finally got some courage and did our fist canoe trip into the Algonquin after a few weeks off prepping (getting all the gear ready) Trip was to the Burnt Island Lake. We have only two word to describe the trip..... PURE MAGIC. We found your videos invaluable. Thank you again....:)

My 14 year old daughter just giggled at the part on how to accumulate gear through dad. Lol. I guess we know where my gear is going in a couple of years. Lol. Great video ladies! A great reference for people to openly access. Thanks for posting it. Cheers.

Love your videos. Almost always learn something new through your tips. I’ve been canoe camping/ fishing for over 40 years and happy to say I still learn something new on each trip. Only wish I could still carry as heavy a load on a portage as you guys but age has its compromises. Can’t sign off without saying you two have a beautiful baby. Keep the videos coming.

I have been binge watching your videos since Joe suggested your channel, wow and thanks, great content, i will be following your videos 🙂

I want to go to Algonquin park just from watching your videos. It looks so amazing!

Always love your videos. Thanks for sharing your How to Canoe Camp in Algonquin Park. Great tips and video.

My partner and I are planning our first Algonquin Park backcountry camping trip together at the end of August. I stumbled upon your page looking for resources and am so beyond thrilled and grateful I found you - your videos are not only informative & beautifully captured, it has been so inspiring to find other queer adventurers taking on the world together! You both are awesome :)

Great video! Love the format and the co-hosts! Though the cat didn't last long ;-) Seriously - great resource!!

I'm five minutes into this video and it already made my day!

I’m a long distance hiker potentially looking to get into overnight canoe trips. Your video was very informative. Thank you!

I came across you ladies by accident, I must say. You ladies rock. Calm, cool and beautiful and outdoorsy....

I was completely ensconced as usual! Hopefully I can watch the rest of this as I get on a plane to Banff tomorrow. I'm really glad you posted this because canoe camping is something I've wanted to do for years but really don't know much about it! Thank you!! -- On a side note, I love all you do in your videos. The 'Bings" when you have a note, the timing.. everything else. Its all so very professional.

Great advice , Awesome vid. Love Julias hair cut. Looks great .

Camping in Algonquin has to be some of my best camping memories yet! I love it because it's so big that it's great for those quiet and calm trips up north, but also great for making friends in the more populated areas. I remember, the only people I camped with before were my dad and my best friend, but I've made so many friends during our more social trips, it really gives you an idea of how nice and welcoming the camping community can be!

Upgrade your garbage bags to the contractor bags they are larger and a lot more durable then the standard garbage bag. I also like to take four or five bungee cords. They are lightening fast when you want to use your tarp or poncho as a rain fly or a simple shelter. As usual outstanding work, I look forward to your next post.

My husband is an Algonquin Park Ranger and he gives this a thumbs up too!

I love this "...Just take the good camping equipment your dad bought when you were younger and just borrow it.... indefinitely." So true! My boyfriend and I love watching you two! We go backcountry canoe camping A LOT, but with a twist, we have a sail kit for our canoe. It's really fun and it's almost always super windy where we go. At only a 15 min setup or take down, we can be pretty mobile. Would love to see more canoe camping vids!

Great to see you all posting again!

WOW! I can't believe you guys did this video! We were planing our canoe trip for the past few days on Algonquin! We watched all your videos more than once looking for details. Thanks! :]

I've been tagging along with you for a while now and it's been so much fun. Thanks! You are the perfect partners in every way... love, wisdom and silliness. I hope there's more to come! Much love to Cedar, what a great little guy!

Chris, you're voice is so soothing. You speak very calmly, makes me almost fall asleep

Your videos are awesome. The quality of the video and the shots you select really make me feel immersed in the park. I can't wait to get out there. I've been camping in the park with friends for the past 20 years and I have a few gear tips for you and your viewers: - Use 10L baja bags as compression sacs. You can easily fit all of your clothes in 1 bag, your sleeping bag in another, and a 2 man tent without the poles fits in one as well. They naturally compress really small, and keep everything nice and dry. - Get a gravity water filter. You will never want to pump again. - Having 2 food ropes and a simple pully makes pulling up your food rope a sinch - Check out the MSR dragon fly stove. It has 2 flow control valves, so it can actually simmer really well in addition to being a 747 jet engine for your coffee in the morning - The breakdown buck saw is much better than a fold out saw. Thanks for putting these videos together.

Another great video. Thanks Chris and Julia.

Well, Just finishing to planning my Algonquin Park 3 days camping, and JUST because of you girls ! And when I look for booking and schedule GUESS WHAT !!!! YOU saving my day again !!!! Thanks for all advises, warnings and help !!! You do not know how you make my trip easier !!! I really hope to meet you there one day just to thank you so much for the amazing sharing experience ! Another wonderful video full of tips and tricks ! Simply amazing, as always ! Good work and have a blessed day ! CHEERS !

Thank you very much for such a great amount of information. Very well done and very informative!!!

Thanks for the video. One thing I always caution about paddling before June is that the water can still be extremely cold - cold enough to kill if you end up in it too long.

Great PSA about life vests! They are sooo important and have saved many lives, sadly we only hear about the ones that fail to wear them. Great video!

Yay, you and joe robinet both upload videos relating to canoeing at Algonquin Park on the same day. :D Both who I was looking forward to new releases from!

Great video ladies. I just purchased a canoe and I am ready to checkout Algonquin park!

Heading out on a solo 7-day canoe trip in Algonquin Park, starting at Grand Lake. Will be in the Park for Canada Day!! WOOOOOOOO

I live in NJ but I was fortunate to have a lot of canoe portaging trips in Algonquin between 1975 and 1981. Haven't been there since 1981 but I'm so stoked to see this... I'm going to do whatever it takes to get in the park next summer. Algonquin Outfitters was there, the parking lot at Canoe Lake, the Ranger station where I had a lot of explaining to do when I went completely off plan during a 1 week solo trip when it wouldn't stop raining. In 5 big trips into the park, I saw the long-play version of the Aurora Borealis on one night... the same night I saw an incredible meteor shower. I've heard wolves many nights... seen them once at night 100 feet away on the other side of a lake. Never seen a moose there. Lots of beaver. Uncountable loon. An incredibly troublesome black bear. Bazillions of mosquitoes. We used to drink the water right out of the lakes past Canoe Lake... I'm sure that's not advised nowadays. On my bucket list is a trip from Canoe Lake to the Ottawa River. Thanks for taking the time and doing the work to make this fantastic vid !!

I love love love your Algonquin videos. Please keep doing what you are doing. This is incredibly inspiring. I am a novice camper and I keep going back to Algonquin after watching your videos!

Just wanna say how much I appreciate this video (and all the previous ones!). Getting ready for a 4 day canoe trip on the river Loire in France with my wife and labrador pup. Wild camping as we go. Always helpful to check my gear list against others. Thnx!

Hey there! Great people, great video! Love having the information at the ready!

Great video. I had stumbled across your channel a few weeks before I saw the awesome trailer that you made for Joe. I’ve been sharing your channel with several of my KZfaq buddies down here in the Southland. They are just like me, think that your editing skills are top notch. I have a group of old friends that have been paddling together for years. We take several trips across our area each year, but always take one big annual trip, usually to the Okefenokee Swamp in South Georgia at the end of March. Next year, we are looking at our first international trip to Algonquin. In preparation I ordered a set of maps from Jeff’s Maps, but I am beginning to wonder about them. I’ve just got the confirmation that they the order was placed, and my debit was hit, but no word on shipping. I’ve emailed a couple of different emails that were returned “undeliverable” and I’ve tried to call, just to get a busy signal. I’ve even looked them up on Facebook. Have you guys heard anything about them possibly closing up shop?? Just thought that you might have heard something that I missed. Love the videos and you girls know your camping stuff. And again, Chris is editing is awesome.

Excellent video. I have been on many trips in Algonquin Park and your advice will be helpful to new canoe campers. I enjoy watching your videos. Thank you and enjoy this season.

Thanks so much for your videos. They literally sustain me while doing my treadmill walks in January and February! So informative and a real please use to watch. You guys are great.

Hi I was checking out some You Tube footage of canoeing across Scotland on the Caledonian canal when I came across your adventures in Algonquin park.... Wow, that looks brilliant and I look forward to seeing some more of your videos. Rob

I don't get out much any more but I generally don't do campfires, they seem more work than the enjoyment I get out of them. Thanks for sharing, it was fun and informative to watch.

Another great video . Good to see you guys . You forgot your coffee press , must have in the morning . Thanks for showing us the gear you take on a trip . How heavy is everything minus the canoe ? ATB Ken 🇨🇦

Wow. Comprehensive video with useful info and great progression. Bravo!!!

Great video as usual! Lots of fantastic advice. Second the PFD advice, especially in the spring just after ice out.

I'm going on my first Alqonquin Park portaging trip with a group of friends in the beginning of August and this video was SO helpful! I've been stressing about gear and packing for months so thank you for the excellent advice! Love your videos!

Seriously, what a great effort from you both. Well done. Love the bits about "get your dad to take you camping and buy you gear" that seems to be how it works for a lot of folk! I'm also very pleased you got this episode sponsored!

thank you for making this video. spent a few hours testing canoes and a day later this video shows up in my subscription list . another great video that me and my son will be referring to as we get for our first trip. thanks again !!

Thanks for another awesome, informative video... Well done!

This was so informative! Going over all the gear you use was perfect. Watched several of your guys videos. So very enjoyable to watch. Looking forward to new ones when they come along.

Good stuff Chris! Agree... for something like this, you need more than 3 days to adapt to the expedition tempo. For getting more enjoyment out of it IMO. As of bacon goes, buying regular refridged bacon and just keep them cool flat at the bottom of the canoe/kayak (vacuum sealed). Remember having bacon and eggs for breakfast for like 5 days straight last summer, its doable and totally worth it! LOL Great video as always Chris and good idea for making more people get into experience nature. Thanks for sharing! (big thumbs up)

Nice to see a healthy couple enjoying the outdoors:) just happened upon the vids today- good stuff.

Memories could not say it better myself..... The things that go wrong with the trip that is the main reason my favorite lake is Big Thunder. In your North end video, you make a comment about a building being on Air B&B or something like that. Well, that is where my son and I made a wrong turn on our way to Big Thunder Epic day at the time but now we just laugh about it. Very good memory we also talk about the highs and lows of our day too excellent point way to reflect. Thanks for your assume videos guys.PS this video is excellent if only you had made it 10 years ago we (son and I) did it through the school of hard knocks but have always had fun!

Wow! I just discovered your channel yesterday while prepping for an Algonquin paddling trip starting tomorrow. These are the finest quality videos of this type I have ever seen! The 360 vids are almost like being there! I have also been doing trips like this over the years and have a couple of suggestions to make things a little easier. Hanging your bear bag: When you are on longer trips as you well know the bear bag can be very heavy. I first throw a line over a branch with a carabiner on the end. Then I put another rope through the 'biner. Pull the first rope up to the branch and tie it off. Now you can use the carabiner as a pulley to pull your hang rope through. WAAAY EASIER! Water filtering: I have had great success with my Platypus Gravityworks Filter. No pumping, just occasionally backwashing the filter to clear it is about all you need to do. Don't forget to clean it between trips. Check out the ThruNite headlamps on Amazon. If you ever get caught paddling at night again one of these will be a huge benefit! Alright I have to stop watching your channel so I can get finished packing my stuff. You ladies are such a pleasure to watch I'm addicted now. Must tear myself away...

Great insights and tips. For gear a few things. If you plan to portage often get a dry bag backpack. Was about $90 at MEC. Whole backpack is a dry bag so no need for extra bags or garbage bags. Next the water filtration. Get the Gravity Works filtration system, less cost than katadyn and easier. Fill the bag with water, hang on a tree, or higher rock, come back 10 mins later and the clean bag has 4L of filtered water for you. Set it and forget it. Good for 100s of L of water per filter. Next I'd grab some giant reusable zip ties. Got them at the dollar store. You can strap your paddles to the inside of the canoe on the seat to the yolk to hold the paddles while you portage freeing up your hands. Sleeping pad check out klymit. Less cost than the thermarest, same or higher R value, less weight and packs up smaller. $89 Costco in season. Headlamp with a red light option is nice so you can see but not blind your camping group. The beacon thing could really be a life saver. We heard ppl yelling for help, then three shorts blasts on the whistle, coming from an island across from us. We sent over 2 people with CPR training and experience. When they got there we heard "he's not breathing" immediately sent a 2nd crew over with the beacon and an EpiPen. A small boy had gotten bad food poisoning and woke up vomiting, and convulsing, and aspirating, on his own vomit. (He was still breathing but he was choking and having a hard time) Our people got him back, and breathing well, but we were super glad to have had that option, and it came really close. Even if Algonquin is pretty safe you never know what may arise. A puffy down jacket if you're going later in the season end of August is generally a must. If you're cold at night you can sleep in the and it's quite warm, but it packs small, and is lighter than say a fleece hoodie. Also, check out mountain equipment company for good but relatively inexpensive and small sleeping bags. Like half the size of the ones shown. You can get a summer one for about $30-40, or you can get a down extreme temperature one for $150ish, which I've used in Algonquin when night temps hit about 1 or 2 degrees. Worn with my puffy jacket of course, beanie and socks. I get cold easy. And when you rent double check all gear before leaving. Dont trust that they have. Lungs can get missed. One year our group was sent out with one boat missing the rescue gear, and another out with a broken seat. We didnt find out until after the other half of our 10 person group dropped us at Craig lake and left. No reception, and we had to canoe to the meet point 3 days out with a broken seat. And then another 4 days until we got back to drop it off. Always pre check the gear.

Just want add something about the life jackets, and this is a voice of experience. I have been in the water several times, I am a very good swimmer, the problem is that 99% of the time you going into the water is not planned, the first time it happened was right after ice out, the water is so cold no human could stay afloat for long, the jacket saved my life, we were in the water for only ten minutes and I started losing limb function and thought process after 5 minutes, we were also lucky enough to be traveling in two canoes, the other group dragged us in to shore, in these remote areas there is no one standing by to pull you out, so do things the easy way and always wear the jacket, no matter what.

Love the coffee mug with the bicycle!!! Bike touring rocks.

So pleased that you push the PFD message. Life saving advice!

great video. Lots of advice for both novice and seasoned vets

I had just come across your videos and thought...."What the heck....check'em out...." I started off with your winter camp in the 4 season tent/cabin and before I know it I am like 7 videos in to watching you two. You guys a great, funny as hell at times and full of life. A joy to watch. Thank you ladies from Brampton.

Best Algonquin canoe camping resource I've found on youtube. Thanks eh!

Just the video I've been waiting for! Thanks for this - it was extremely helpful and informative! Cant wait to see more camping vids from you two this summer !! :)

you two rock.......that's so cool that you post these videos. I recently got back into backpacking and really appreciate your effort, knowledge and opinions. Please keep it up.....thank you

I disagree ladies my first even canoe trip in 17 yrs is going to be 7 to 14days solo , i have to say 5 days to get in touch with the wild , 10 i will be at home in the wild , 14 will be enough . Though im renting and coming down from the North and launching from Kiosk and was told by the guy who i booked its going to be great . With the said these ladies do give alot of great info lots of tips and stuff so give them a good watch if ya have no idea what do to . Keep it up ladies .

Another extremely well produced video! So good! We love your videos and we're so excited to see another one! It's been too long ;) Thanks so much for putting this together. We definitely need to make our way out there!

a few suggestions on the gear.... drop the hatchet. The foldable saw is all you need. No need for the bear spray. Bring an extra paddle.

Brilliantly helpful, both of you; engaging, informative and realistic. It makes us sorry that we are on the wrong side of the Atlantic, but we'll go back again to Algonquin Park - that's certain. Your videos will keep alive our very positive memories of this September's trip. Thank you both.

Just got back last night from Big Crow with inspiration from your Big Algonquin Canoe Trip day 3 video. Thanks so much for great content and recommending the Avenza app with Jeffs map. That was super helpful. Your videos are extremely helpful and fun to watch.

Hello Chris and Julie, great canoe and ski videos, your story together too. I discovered you thru Kevin Callan channels link. Your videos are really well-made and interesting. However, very happy to see you wearing a PFD from now on, safety is always a first priority no matter fit and experience we are. Hope to meet you one day on a river, snowshoeing or skiing. André Les Portageurs Canoe camping and whitewater club

Thumbs up for a stealthy drink steal @7:29 :) Thank you for your amazing videos. I've never been to Algonquin but it's definitely on my bucket list now.

Wonderful advice, wonderful presentation, and awesome hosts! I really love all of your videos, camping, traveling, fitness and the story of Chris and Julia. You two rock :)

Love that saw. Best new addition to our kit.

from something I came across for food that would last was eggs.. eggs never use to be cooled so that might be something people can enjoy

What a terrific survey for beginner trippers. The explanation regarding the paddles, very helpful. Scoping for my first canoe. Done a bit of canoe tripping when much younger at La Mauricie in Qc. Rented canoes, but super heavy on the portages.

Love it, Chris and Julia! A great "how to" on canoe camping!

I watched your video .... after my first trip to Algonquin. Although, there are a few things I would do different, I fell in love with the whole package, canoeing, portages, camping!! I am in awe of you both, you are amazing. I hope to pass you someday in Algonquin!

Thanks for sharing your adventures! I've never been to Algonquin park before and have always wanted to go. My brother and I are planning on going next year to get away and do some fishing. Just want to say thanks for sharing your tips and experiances. keep up the awesome vids.

I'm so excited to canoe tooooo!!!

I missed you two happy faces :*

You girls make such nice videos, always a pleasure to watch. And I'm not even interested in canoeing whatsoever. Watching this because of the vibes! Thank you 😍

This is great, thank you! I really enjoy watching your videos and look forward to new ones. Cheers!

Of course you upload this video AFTER I get back from the park! ; )

I see a lot of your gear that I want to upgrade! Start with the water filter. There are so many options that are lighter and smaller than the one you have.

Paddle planner is a great site for different canoe parks. If you haven’t tried it for route planning I would highly recommend it.

Always a great video. I'm hoping to get there with the family this year. might just be an out and back and not a multiday trip.

I would like to thank you sooooooooooooooo much for this video! I'm french and curently planning a trip in Algonquin park for july and i can't find any precise and reliable video or article about how to plan it. I learned a lot thanks to you, i hope you will continue to shoot other super useful content! Please stay awesome, you both are wonderful !

Hello Thx a ton for great info. Can you advise about a few of your gear and advise which one to buy: Canoe yoke pad Food barrel Axe and saw Thx

Hi... I am Arabic girl ..Great video..we learn a lot from u both... keep it up.. you have very beautiful touch in everything...love u both ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Outstanding video! very through and informative. I've been canoe canoe camping for years in the us but never been to Algonquin. Your video inspires me to look into it, sounds awesome!

I'm the dad. My son ain't going to get my kit!!! LOL..a very informative video, thanks. (We tripped a few years ago and rented all of our gear from Algonquin Outfitters. Quality gear for sure. We discovered what a good tent is...we now have one of own.)

Thank you! This is a great resource for those of us planning our first trip, also thanks for turning me on to the aero press it's now my favorite coffee maker. peace.

Great video, full of helpful info. Thanks for sharing :)! I do a fair bit of solo camping/canoeing/hiking (2 to 3 weeks without resupplies) so I tend to really docuis on getting most, if not all of my food dehydrated. If you are only going for a few days, these instant meals are great but for 23 days, they tend to be a bit too expensive, so I bought myself a dehydrator. Great way of reducing the weight and keeping your food from growing moldy :). One thing you mentioned (and probably the only thing you two did not fully agree on hahaha) is for how long you should go out canoeing. I agree more with Julia to make the trip a bit longer. I find that it normally takes me about 2 to 3 days to really get into that special mindset again of simplifying things. I call it going back to nature, going from A to B, make fire, get water, build shelter, done :)! The more often you do these longer trips, the longer you want the next trip to be and the easier you get that feeling back, wonderful! Last but not least I noticed a few items on your gearlist that could be swapped for lighter versions, but that is more important for when you go on solo trips and you do not share the load. Ps. you two make such an amazing couple, all the best to you in the future :)!

Hi Julia and Chis ! Fantastic video for new starters !! My son (17 now) and I also have spent a LOT of time in Algonquin over the last 30 years and love it so much !! We love to go on 10 to 14 day trips. Chris your video making skills are the best ... My trip videos are pretty amateur but I still make them and I put them up on my channel for my family and friends (so i'd love hints from you on how to do them so well -- I switched to Davinci which is much better ... [eg. love your map/route display aspect cuts] ... For backcountry camping my favourite tools are my Agawa (newly added to my kit 2 years ago and I should note that in regards to an axe, I don't take one or find it useful), my beautiful Lolk paddles from Coldwater, Ont, my twig stove (rather than carrying gas for those quick boils in the rain or morning) and my Gravity feed water filter (I'm surprised your still pumping as that was the one job i really really disliked). A couple things that would be good suggestions to add ... 1) Bug jackets are extra light and a must ... especially for those new to it 2) to add visually how you actually hang a pack, as beginners find this concept the most confounding (i use a small 6" throw bag that i put a rock into) 3) Route travel time planning comparisons-- open lakes takes the shortest time (but the wind has a big impact and wind direction), river travel takes a longer time due to narrow, windy and obstacles in the way (beaver damn/low water etc), and portaging takes a long time 4) reemphasizing that their 1st day must be a really short day (

Fantastic info thanks. You guys are very funny. :-)

Yet again guys lovely video and you two are nuts. Thanks.

Great video lots of good info

great information ladies looking forward to watching your next adventure.

Very informative, thanks! I did enjoy the way you used the Loon call for each segment. Reminded me of books with audio cassette tapes from my youth, where the sound of the bird (usually) let you know when to turn the page. Looking forward to your next Algonquin trip. 🙂

Great video. Great tips. Thanks for all the helpful information. From a whitewater kayaker born and raised in Edmonton, turned into a sea kayaker and canoe tripper on the Sunshine Coast in BC. :)