The Happy Camper shows how his group dealt with mosquitoes, black flies and ticks while paddling down the remote Shelburne River in Nova Scotia in June.
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@ProdigiousReturn4 жыл бұрын
Would love for you to do an entire episode on Ticks and Lyme. It's becoming an ever increasing issue in Ontario. I got bit last year in Frontenac and was on Lyme meds for 3 weeks. With 3 little kids it's making me really reconsider some of my parenting decisions, which my doctor is telling me I should do, but I want to still get them out. I also know a lot fo turkey hunters are now getting Lyme too. Scary.
@lauraweiss78757 жыл бұрын
Best advice was "don't let the bugs keep you from going out."
@Hatch617 жыл бұрын
The ticks are brutal this year, and here on Cape Cod, they have been out since February. I enjoy your channel, great content and always fun to watch. Thanks Kevin.
@TheHappyCamper7 жыл бұрын
Thanks. The trip was awesome. Looking forward to editing it all together.
@Sassifrass74 жыл бұрын
I love your green hat! Where did you get that? I need one!
@aust4105 Жыл бұрын
I'd love to visit the maritimes next summer but I wonder how I'd fare with the insects, being from Vancouver Island and in my locality there are almost no biting insects to speak of...
@edwardcave1947Ай бұрын
It’s July/2024 and I’m going camping but I’ve missed your messages
@KUEHLKUEST2 жыл бұрын
Buying our Eureka very soon!!
@banshee1077 жыл бұрын
The black flies are maggoty down in Keji Park NS so far this year.
@bushcraftnorthof60127 жыл бұрын
My old Home Province! My Grumman is a mess from low water. LOL. When are you coming to the NWT? I'm going to try find that bug dope here locally. See how it stacks up. Thanks for the heads up! Take care.
@andrewoffer73697 жыл бұрын
thanks for making my day with this vid.cheers 👍👍👍
@ThePastorPiper7 жыл бұрын
Very cool! My grandparents live in musquadoboit harbour NS. It's such a great place. I can't seem to find the eureka bug shelter for sale anywhere in the US. Any advise where I could buy it? Thanks Kevin Mike
@TheHappyCamper7 жыл бұрын
contact Jim Stevens at Eureka Canada jstevens@johnsonoutdoors.com
@scottengh11755 жыл бұрын
Was told to wear light colored pant and bugs would not be attracted. Not sure if I could find any as light as Cody's or Scott's legs. Can't swat mosquitoes on legs when portaging a canoe.
@antoniocorreia87893 жыл бұрын
Goes into the woods and is just grown children, does mommy apply the after bite for you at night or just the sun screen buddy
@E.lectricityNorth7 жыл бұрын
The noose hanging behind you was in case you messed up the plug. RIP KC
@CamperChristina7 жыл бұрын
hahah I noticed that too! Then I thought maybe it was a hand hold to get out of the chair after a few more scotch's? LOL
@mjallenuk7 жыл бұрын
After hearing you chat with Paul Kirtley I can't stop grinning when you chatter on... Useable Laughs ...
@TheHappyCamper7 жыл бұрын
Thanks...it's what gets me all the girls (not).
@mjallenuk7 жыл бұрын
Well at least 'some' girls ... ok one girl but she obviously loves a little odd in her life! 😁
@stevesampier52711 ай бұрын
Which size Eureka are you using?
@brianspencer42207 жыл бұрын
I'm still not entirely convinced about preventions & am usually happy if they work at 80%. Brian 77
@wisenber7 жыл бұрын
You make it sound like hell there! I think I'll go off to the Everglades where it's not as much of a problem.
@Alien27997 жыл бұрын
Hi Kevin, Are any bugs getting under the net at the ground level? I guess you have to get sure that the net is touching ground very well everywhere. Sorry, I have biting bugs phobia! LOL I wish there was somehting similar lightweight for backpackers
@TheHappyCamper7 жыл бұрын
it's pegged down. A few mosquitioes get in when you enter and exit. Black flies as well - but they gather up at the corners of the tarp and are not a problem.
@WillWildsOutdoorAdventures7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, I've been going nuts over here in Washington the mosquito have been just awful. I got some Avon skin so soft hoping that helps, the deet I swear just feels funny on my skin. Thumbs up thanks for the video.
@TheHappyCamper7 жыл бұрын
I did hav a black bear take my Skin So Soft out of my tent and drink it.
@WillWildsOutdoorAdventures7 жыл бұрын
Note taken, skin so soft in the bear bag...
@BS.-.- Жыл бұрын
Avon SSS dosnt work.
@kellybalkom71497 жыл бұрын
Fun video, I leave home with After Bite in my pocket ready to go!
@buskov6 жыл бұрын
Start at 3:20
@loveisvulnerability7 жыл бұрын
Permethrin for your clothes. I can't believe you're not using it! It's a must for ticks.
@TheHappyCamper7 жыл бұрын
It works but it's not available in Canada
@loveisvulnerability7 жыл бұрын
KCHappyCamper really? I didn't realize. Seems like you could save a lot on bug spray if you were able to get it. Thanks for the info.
@arvidssilis53377 жыл бұрын
Great vid...but what to do about those nasty annoying house fly type flies that find their way into your canoe and actually bite your ankles continually ??? Can't ever seem to get them out once they have found their way into your canoe...HELP !!!!
@TheHappyCamper7 жыл бұрын
Those are called ankle biters and both the male and female bite. They're really difficult to kill. I always bring a fly swatter on trip for those.
@KevinOutdoors7 жыл бұрын
Seems like a bad year for bugs everywhere!
@idratherbeoutside98807 жыл бұрын
Your thoughts on your paddle through Tobeatic ???
@TheHappyCamper7 жыл бұрын
I used one of the outfitters - wooden beaver tail - not sure of the brand. I generally use Badger Paddle - Beaver Tail or tripper.
@BradClarke7 жыл бұрын
Have you tested PiACTIVE on any of your outings?
@TheHappyCamper7 жыл бұрын
Yes, it's very effective.
@attiumeyami4173 жыл бұрын
In America we just unload our assault rifles on every single mosquito we see. Just kidding about the assault rifles ( everyone knows an AR15 is a "sporting rifle" and not an assault rifle)