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Ray Mears' Bushcraft - Canoe Journey

Surprised I got sucked into watching almost all of this 240p video, but it ended up being quite interesting and informative. Ray Mears was joined by well-known British canoeist Ray Goodwin. Thanks for posting it.
 
I have watched this a few times, I enjoyed it every time.

@53:20. “Sometimes when we use modern equipment, we try to exclude nature….”
 
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Old ways are the best ways. Practice the old skills because you may need them.

I made lasagna in a Dutch Oven on a fire last night in the back yard campsite. Practice your fire building skills. The wood wet from recent storms. Very satisfying to build a good warming and cooking fire.

When was the last time you sat by a campfire? Two years ago? You may need to practice your skills in case a crew member takes a swim in cold water. A fire can save a life.
 
Very enjoyable video but please, @kahel, don't wait until a "later life" or it will, possibly, never happen. IME the biggest regrets in life are the things I didn't do and a Canadian wilderness paddle is worth it even as a once-in-a-lifetime experience. (I've also seen some pretty cool and seemingly remote European trips on YouTube lately if the airfare is simply too much)

Perhaps my favorite Henry Ford quote applies: "Whether you thing you can or you think you can't, you're right"

(PS: remember that we love trip reports) :)
 
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