Man that is so cool to hear!! Thank you for sharing that

How do you get back to where you launched from once you've reached the end? ​@GatewoodBrown

Couldn’t have said it better myself. Thank you!

I’m stoked these brought back some old memories! Maybe y’all should get a reunion trip together out there

I remember you. I was the guy was 14 and on acid and had never been to New Braunfels or the Guadalupe River and when I saw the water was so beautiful I was barefooted I jumped out and took off running and when that cold hit me I went into shock and in the sharp rocks on my feet and down with the current I went a bunch of bikers had to grab me that was a trip

I appreciate that, Zach!

Thank you so much for supporting the channel! I hope your adventures are made better by it. Cheers!

Haha I totally agree man! Probably why that combo is basically every one of my videos haha

@@GatewoodBrown definitely one heck of a vibe to catch and ride out brother! 🤙 I'll have to get out and tube the San Marcos river this summer! Haha

@@foxhoundoutdoor8431 love that phrase. I’ll have to start using ‘ride out the vibe’. Have fun on the SM! It’s a party out there

@@GatewoodBrown a patch, sticker, or Tshirt. With "ride out the vibe🤙" on it, I'd buy it! Haha

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Very cool region to explore as a child. I’m sure it hasn’t changed too much once you’re actually on the river!

That line was kind of sad to realize, but makes you appreciate the surroundings even more. With life getting more busy each year we are trying to squeeze in as much as possible. Isn't it cool how paddling can reconnect you with old friends like time hasn't passed? That's one of the best things about it. Thanks for tuning in, Josh!

you, River Kings, and Headwater Kayak are all tied as my favorite paddling channels. The positive attitude of you, Dan, and Pete is motivating and encouraging and that's what keeps me tuned in.

@@joshinfwtx4506 those are all solid channels. I’ve messaged with dan and his level of knowledge is pretty wild. Same with Pete! I was fortunate enough to do a trip with Pete as well. Dan offered to have me out to the west coast so I’m looking forward to making that happen as well.

@@GatewoodBrown now you're just making me jealous ;-)

Take your kids . Teach them while theyre young !

would like to go back out to buffalo river this fall, but might have to hold till spring next year... thinking about neches because i just bought property out there.

South llano, upper Guadalupe and putting together a Florida trip I tend to do more biking and hiking in the fall and winter.

@@davidkarr9952 the good ole neches! Big thicket is an underrated spot

@@BlueEffigy yeah most people shy away from rivers during winter. Can’t blame them! It can get cold real quick if you fall in

I'm stuck close to home which means day trips on the Trinity, Brazos, Benbrook Lake and Lake Worth.

Thank you! I enjoy taking moments like those because it’s easy not to appreciate what we’ve been blessed with. Hopefully it’s something we never stop

I agree man. Very thankful for these dudes!

Thanks man I appreciate you taking the time to watch!

Thank you for watching all of the videos TFC! With you all there’s no community to upload these for

That means a lot! Like you said, we are all chasing memories and being able to put them into video form has been awesome. We will keep them coming!

Thank you MM! I really appreciate you taking the time watch the video. The state definitely doesn’t get enough love in the outdoors community (outside of TX outdoorsmen). It’s one of the best in the union in that regard. Packing up camp is never fun, but the promise of returning makes the burn hurt a little less

I’m so thankful for the bros. They’re what keep these trips fun!

Cheers, Jason! I wish the water was cleaner (usually is) but everything else was on point! Still need to get up to KY or have you down here for a paddle.

Wow thank you, PCF! I always appreciate seeing you in the comments, hopefully that tooth pulling went well. Cheers!

Thank you SA! Each section of the guad feels so different. The upper is night and day from the lower. Definitely worth checking out

Thank you Walt! Yessir I feel very fortunate to have these guys for trips

Thank you, mirto! The next one is underway this weekend!!

It sure is TOF! That was my first time spending considerable time out there and we will definitely be going back. Thanks for watching!

We’re definitely fortunate to have these buddies around

It’s a great place!

Thank you so much George! I sure do feel fortunate that we’ve been able to stay together for so oong

Hey Tom! Glad to see you’re out there paddling. The San Marcos is on our short list to do

We are glad to have you along for the ride!

Thanks for tuning in!

Thank you so much! It’s been a fun outlet to connect with nature!

Thank you so much Matt! Means a lot

Thank you James! Welcome to the community, stoked to have you apart of it. I live sharing these kayak camping videos and I’m excited for the uploads to come this year. Should be a pretty stout back catalog for ya to enjoy in the time being! Texas can be stunning for sure!

Wow thank you so much! Enjoy the Buffalo, I’ve heard it’s amazing!

Thank you so much Kelly! Camping on the river is a blast

Thank you WF! The river is always a welcoming place. Just need to get better at fishing haha

Thank you Bruce! More on the way

Y'all absolutely have to give it a try!

It gives you a whole new perspective!

Thank you so much! These videos are all about the story. Just trying to convey what all went down

Hey KW!! Yessir the outdoors cure a lot. Man...the crew has gotten really into coffee lately haha

Haha we definitely found some inspiration from them. Had to cut a few parts out too lol

Man I really appreciate that. It’s a lot of work but so worth it when the community gets to watch. If we get some rain you’ll definitely have to go for a paddle!

I agree. They’re so unique and lend very well to camping!

Haha I love just passing through and waving. People are always like where did you come from. Great scene!

Thanks Amos! We sure do have some awesome rivers

I’ve heard great things about that park! I guess we would’ve been just a few miles away from you out there. Maybe one day we will run into you!

Thank you so much for this kind comment! We are fortunate to have these places to visit and friends to go with. Welcome to the community!

That’s unfortunate you don’t grow, learn and develop on short trips like this. If you aren’t growing it’s your own fault for not trying.

@@GatewoodBrown You made it sound like a life milestone. But, maybe I am being overly judgmental. Everyones life experiences are different. While in the military I had to explain things that I never thought I would have to explain to another legal adult. Please don't let my cynicism rob you of the excitement of learning and experiencing something new. Be happy.

It’s all good Scott! Everyone’s journey is different and while this was an easy trip, we still learned a thing or two. For instance, our breakfast tacos. That was a new concept and worked out very well. We had a good crew for sure, luckily nothing was a surprise but I hear ya, some adults do need coddling.

lol. Cool video with very cringey dialog/ narrating.

Thank you Janet! Summer kayaking definitely delivers on the relaxing aspect. Cheers!

just did village creek last weekend it was beautiful.

Thank you John! Yessir I get motivated by other people’s videos as well

VC is where it’s at!

@@GatewoodBrown we got back from a 2 day kayak and camp on VC! It was SO FUN! Got caught in a storm that poured on us but there was a beauty and thrill even in that experience. Camped on the perfect sand beach spot. Learned a lot from this first experience and can't wait for the next time!

It's my pleasure, Jamie! We love going on these trips and putting edits together.

Thank you! I’ve got one in the editing bag as we speak!

@@GatewoodBrown Cool 🤗🤗🤗

Definitely feel fortunate!

Can't wait to get back out there with you guys! Such a solid time downing those crunchy bergs haha

Thank you for tuning in!

Thank you, OS! Wait for some rains to fall and then make the trek. It's all pretty low right now.

@@GatewoodBrown I am in Canada, that far. Next paddle for me will be in the spring.

You really put in the miles! The Guad is a great balance between distance from Houston and solid Hill Country paddling. The Llano is awesome but way the heck out there.

Yes they are! Might’ve picked some up for this weekend too lol

Thank you, Danny! I just might have a trip getting planned right now.

That’s a good system! We enjoy coffee a lot and are willing to bring the extra weight for that. Everyone has different priorities which I think is cool!

Thank you, Stephen!

Man...the premade burgers at HEB are out of this world. My favorite's to be completely honest. Spring is a great time to go and not too far away.

This is the truth! So thankful for all these excursions

Thank you! I can resonate with your username...

So cool! Lots of amazing scenery on this stretch

Hey Mack! Always glad to have you watching. Haha you need to escape the truck and get on the river for an afternoon. Stick in there!!

@@GatewoodBrownyou are welcome man I love watching. I'm definitely hanging in there. My wife is a District boss for her team in the hurricane relief and it's about to be over. She is about to schedule an appointment for me to come pick her up and her equipment. When I get her back home I have a couple of vacation days and am getting on the water.

Yessir! These are your stomping grounds. Didn’t have much luck fishing but we also didn’t try that hard lol

Thank you! Texas has endless opportunities for adventure

It's amazing how different the two sections are. Both are fun! The 'Gruene River' has bigger rapids but the upper stretches are more scenic without all of the commercialization.

@@GatewoodBrown for sure! Looking forward to warmer weather already!

@@pookienumnums Same here!

Thank you Lynda!

They’re a blast brad! Everyone kept high spirits even when the going got tough

@@GatewoodBrown Kinda reminds me of a much younger group of the guys that I go with...we call ourselves "Bite Me Expeditions." It s a long story...but our motto is, "Bite Me Expeditions -Made Possible by Ibuprofen!"

Haha I can dig it. Social media has been great for getting groups together for paddling. We haven’t reached the painkiller stage but I’m sure it’s coming

@@GatewoodBrown My group of guys are Mostly lifelong friends. Four of us are/were teachers, one engineer, one journalist, and one master fabricator. We've made at least one big trip per year for the past 8 or so years. Some of these guys I grew up with, and some of them were actually my teachers!

Oh right on! Glad to have ya as a part of the channel! Kayaking is so rewarding, I know you’ll love it

I am hooked

That means a lot thank you!

Thanks my man! I also have to say that I’ve been a fan of your channel as well. You buffalo river videos were so well done and constantly get recommended to me haha. Totally agree about night paddling. I had scouted something very close to the launch so our plan was to only go a matter of yards during the evening sun. Turns out it the site wasn’t ideal and we were running late so we had to push on at night. From here on out I think we will just camp at the launch or shoot for an early morning drive instead of night paddling. I really appreciate you taking the time to write out that comment, I bet a lot of people will see it and learn a thing or two. Stay safe out there!

@@GatewoodBrown that’s awesome man, had no idea you had seen some of my stuff, thanks for that! I totally get it man, every year that Buffalo trip rolls around, Mother Nature changes our plans haha but that’s part of the fun. I hope I wasn’t sounding like a jerk man, honestly best intentions. But you guys rolled with punches which sometimes all you can do. Man, we should try and get together sometime and do a trip!

Rolling with the punches is just a fact when it comes to river camping. Yeah we should! I’ve been wanting to head up north one of these days

That’s spot on red wolf. Tons and tons of planning and prep goes into these trips. While on the river it’s even more important to be intentional. We were always in control but like you said, sometimes it’s better not to risk it. Hope you’ve been well!

@@GatewoodBrown let me know man, we can get something awesome planned

That’s a great idea! I will certainly do that. I’ve got a few hacks that may help extend refrigeration times too

Thank you Sean! You should check out local paddling groups. They’re constantly planning trips like this

@@GatewoodBrown I'm relocating to Spartanburg SC, from Cleveland Ohio, in 10 days so that was more or less my plan.

@ I bet you’ll find a lot of outdoorsman in SC. Have fun out there!

@@GatewoodBrown I'm looking forward to it. I'll be about 45 mins away from Pisgah National Forest, lots of mountain biking, and hiking too.

@ That'll be amazing! Pisgah is the epicenter of outdoors in that region. Definitely jealous of all the MTB to be done.

Thank you so much!

Thanks, Caleb! Ya know, it was just at the end of summer when the evenings were starting to cool off enough not to sweat all night haha. Definitely used a summer weight sleeping bag though

Haha that’s what I like to hear! And I know what ya mean…I watch videos and constantly gear up lol

This one is above the Texas water Safari! Cool race though! Was it fun to support them?

@@GatewoodBrown I was a gruling exiciting four days. Starts in San Marcus and ends in Sea Drift. They finished, they never capsized, it was epic.

@@GatewoodBrown It was a good time, but very difficult for a first time partispants. My son and his canoe buddy did the entire Mississippi in 2019.

@@GatewoodBrown I would have never missed the opertunity to support my son and his adventures.

@@GatewoodBrown They did not have a race canoe - just a borrowed Old Town plastic canoe. It was heavy and slow. But they finished. 260 miles - 96 hours

It was. Fire grilled on the river after a long day makes it taste that much better too

Thank you!

Smash burger does make a tasty burger haha

Always! Haha

That bridge is a great access point!

California has some great outdoors!

I appreciate that Ryan!

Thanks, Christian! That stretch down by NB is pretty rowdy with all of those rapids. It would be tough to camp down there with how much commercialization there is.

Ahh some things don’t change with the generations! Haha

I’ll be doing a series on that! Probably this fall

Beautiful spot for sure! Any fish?

@@GatewoodBrown Mostly smaller stuff of just about every type you would expect but nothing to get to excited for.. at least not yet.

@@brbeckTX yeah it seems like there’s a lot of structure for fish to hang out on but the water was pretty muddy during season

That’s a great perspective! We always laugh and retell stories of our struggles. And there are plenty of them lol

Thanks my man! I can't share on here but guaranteed if you look into the various crossings on the Guad you will find where we put in and take out. Drone shots at the end are a dead giveaway.

@@GatewoodBrown No worries at all man, I understand. Keep up the quality content 👍

Thank you, Rudy! This is the DJI Mavic 2 Pro. Yessir! It is the Nanopresso by Wacaco, found on Amazon. It does a solid job if you're familiar with how to make espresso. They also have an adapter if you prefer the espresso pods.

Yeah I totally agree! Definitely a unique landscape

Thanks, nick! I’ve been enjoying yours as well

Yeah it’s pretty low right now even though historically it is one of the better flowing rivers in the area

Thank you, Kieth!! I'm jealous you live in NB, it's at the heart of all these wonderful rivers. I'd recommend checking the used markets for something around 10 to 12' but for now, your kayak will do just fine. Check low water crossings, they're all pretty good for access, especially above canyon lake.

Haha you shoulda seen the crazy guy eating minnows! Lol good times my man

@@GatewoodBrown dang that would have been epic