One thing you should always pack is some 50/50 cord or something to pull everything up instead of the struggle you had.

@WesWherever

4 ай бұрын

I agree, definitely a good lesson learned!!

@jeffbeerkens5286

4 ай бұрын

@@WesWherever very cool looking experience awsome video👌🏼

@monkcheetah8203

Ай бұрын

I was thinking the same thing.

@jonas6386

Ай бұрын

Cord is good for more things than pulling things up: it can be used for temporarily repairing things, building things and tying things to the kayak, as well as attaching the kayak to a tree or something.

@alejandromoralesgonz

22 күн бұрын

Was going to write exactly that

This guy is so under-rated! He is incredible with what he does! You are awesome Wes!

@WesWherever

7 күн бұрын

Thanks again Jon, that really means a lot!!

If my gear fell I would have yelled, "ARE YOU SH*TTING ME!" I applaud you for your patience.

It's a good defensive position. Those park rangers don't stand a chance.👍

@WesWherever

4 ай бұрын

Right?? Definitely have the upper hand with this one 😂😂

I had forgotten about this video. It's good that now I'm up to date with all the videos on this channel. Have a nice day, from Brazil.

Beautiful little spot. Remember, it takes far less effort to tie a rope around your haul and pull it up.

@WesWherever

4 ай бұрын

Thanks, I’m never going to skip out on bringing rope ever again. Lesson learned for sure 🫡

@skateboardingjesus4006

4 ай бұрын

@@WesWherever I learned the hard way too. I nearly suffered death by rapidly descending camping stove, while scaling a particularly steep cliff here in Ireland once. A blue blur, then it was gone. I know it was a good day, because I didn't unintentionally follow it.

@WesWherever

4 ай бұрын

Wow that sounds seriously close… definitely a valuable lesson

@milesbrown8016

20 күн бұрын

Really good. And just being alone with nature 🏕️

Good sharing. The effort always gives you plenty of pleasure.

@WesWherever

7 күн бұрын

Very true, love earning the right to camp somewhere! Almost doesn't feel right if it's too easy.

Perfect spot 🙌🏼🙌🏼

One word. Rope!

@WesWherever

7 күн бұрын

Hindsight is 20/20!!

As others stated, some rope would be very handy (para cord) not only in this video but others you have posted. Please be safe my man, as the more you do these type of camps the more confident you become. That is when mistakes can happen. I enjoy your videos and love that you are willing to go the extra mile to get something done in a camp, but your health is your wealth brother. You need a step 2 after that process of getting up on top of the little island.

@WesWherever

Ай бұрын

Thanks, rope is definitely invaluable! I will try to always tread carefully and not underestimate the dangers, your comment really reminded me of that again. And definitely, a step 2 was thoroughly enjoyed after that struggle 😉

Pretty wild you found a survey marker up there. What an awesome little spot.

What a picturesque intro!

I would have chickened out to climb that small island, spectacular views

Wow the effort you put in. I really enjoy your overnight adventures.

@WesWherever

11 күн бұрын

Thanks Harry, definitely try my best to make it happen no matter what!! Glad you've been enjoying 🏕️

It's beautiful to see mount tam in the background!!!!

@WesWherever

4 ай бұрын

Agreed!! ⛰️😍

Keep on doing what you're doing! Thank you for taking me along, the channel will blow, Im sure

@WesWherever

Ай бұрын

That means a lot... thanks for coming along! I admire your animation skills btw, keep up the good work 💪

i was kayaking past this last year and i wanted to land on it so bad but i didnt have time, so cool to see you exploring it!

@WesWherever

12 күн бұрын

It really is a beautiful place to paddle! Glad you could get to know what it's like with the video 😉 Thanks for watching!!

Thanks for sharing brother

@WesWherever

14 күн бұрын

Thank YOU for watching!! 😊

Loving the videos. Just wish they were longer! Keep it up brother.

Nice, looks like Rat Rock island across China Champ ;)

to risky, to get on top of that island, great video and area you are in.

@WesWherever

12 күн бұрын

Yeah, I will definitely bring rope next time to make it easier!!

I was cheering out loud for you to push the kayak 😂 felt like a win for me too as I lay on the couch

@WesWherever

11 күн бұрын

We're in it together!! Thanks for the armchair encouragement haha

I’ve just stumbled across your channel, great stuff. Exactly the sort of thing I love doing. Here on the East coast of England I am blessed with lots of little creeks and islands to explore and I combine my passions of kayaking and ham radio, and of course videoing it for KZread. Looking forward to watching your future adventures Wes. Cheers Kevan

@WesWherever

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Kevan, sounds fun combining ham radio & kayaking! Not quite the same, but I do always carry a marine radio when kayaking to contact the coast guard in the event of an emergency. Glad you are enjoying the content… I’m trying to provide some value & positivity, so I’m happy people like you are finding the vids. Cheers!

Love the videos! As a suggestion, invest in the solo stove mesa or mesa xl. I have both stoves and they both are great. Mesa xl gives you more room to feed your fire and fairly small!

@WesWherever

7 күн бұрын

Thanks, I will look into those!!

Awesome spot man, thanks for sharing

@WesWherever

28 күн бұрын

No problem bro, thanks for watching!

I was amazed by the female paddle boarder just casually headed into the ripples. Looked like a lot of current.

Now that’s what I call working hard for content! Appreciate the hard work you be putting into the videos to bring continuous content for us Wes!! Loving the consistency 🔥🔥

@WesWherever

4 ай бұрын

Thanks again, Mitchel that means a lot… trying my best to bring good content to the people 🫡

@thestealthycamper412

4 ай бұрын

@@WesWherever *KEEP AT IT MAN!!!* 💯💯

That was such a cool spot dude! Like something from a video game lol. I have to go back now and watch your other videos haha

@WesWherever

14 күн бұрын

Thanks man, yeah these adventures can feel like a real life video game!! I always liked adventure games, and now it's like I'm living them out for real lol. Hope you enjoy the rest of them! 😊

Nice one.. That looked like a hard climb. 👍 I wish it was a little bit warmer up here so I could go out and do Wes type things.. just a few more weeks and the Canadian Pacific Northwest will be habitable again...👍

@WesWherever

4 ай бұрын

Thanks again Wes… it will be warmer soon enough for you! PNW whether Canada or the states is such a beautiful area and definitely suitable for Wes type things 🏕️👍

The algorithm suggested this video. I like your videos and decided to subscribe. I'm always concerned about the legalities of camping in spots and negative reactions but seems very positive especially looking at the number of views on this video. Great job creating suspense!

@WesWherever

4 ай бұрын

Thanks, glad you enjoyed! 😊 I haven’t had any trouble yet, and nearly all my spots are not exactly designated camp sites by any means. I guess each success inspires a bit more confidence for the next time, although I still realize it’s always a risk 🤞

I’ve looked at that spot for 30 years and wondered.....hmmm. cool video.

@WesWherever

4 ай бұрын

Wonder no longer!! :) Glad we could give this iconic spot some recognition… thanks for watching, Steve!

you are a strong paddler!

Thanks for sharing your adventures! There is an object at 6:20 in the center of the shot. I'm not quite sure what that is. Regards.

@WesWherever

7 күн бұрын

It is hard to make out, but it is my camp chair, table and gear. Thanks for watching!

The fire 🔥 always makes camping fun

@WesWherever

3 ай бұрын

Agreed!! 🔥🔥

8:56 I could distinctly see the goose president of the HOA was this close to going full Karen on you to get off his island property.

Cool! Sometimes I also like to go far far away ... from problems, boredom, routine, people :) Even bread tastes different( and much better) when you eat it Not at home )

@WesWherever

4 ай бұрын

Definitely, it’s great to get out and decompress. I always come back refreshed and almost giddy after a good adventure :) Thanks for watching!

One inch climbing webbing will support body weight and allow you to haul and packs down very small. Also watching you trying to haul a soft cooler , pots and other gear I would suggest a medium size super packable backpack.. finally super inspiring and it might just get me off my lazy ass

@WesWherever

11 күн бұрын

Very true, hindsight really was 20/20 with this one!! Glad you enjoyed the adventure and found it inspiring... that means a lot 😊

Wes man - let me just say - you're a real cool guy and I love watching all your videos. Keep up the great work man. Please do tell us about your tech equip list as I'm always looking or tips and tricks about how other YT Creators produce their work too.

@WesWherever

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Clay, that means a lot. I am planning on doing a whole equipment setup video soon, so that should explain everything you need to know!

I just stumbled across your video, just the type of thing I like to watch. I subscribed. You got a lot of gear in that boat. I would like to hear about your Kayak and see how you fit it all your gear in your kayak. I camped once on Saddlebag Island in Washington state. Got there by power boat and kayaked around the island. Really enjoyed time on the island. I enjoy lake and mild river kayaking.

@WesWherever

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Mike, glad you enjoyed! Thanks for your suggestion, I will plan a video to showcase the gear/kayak setup. Washington seems like a great destination for paddling & camping… definitely on my bucket list!!

Hey Wes, it was great to see you out there. Hit me up if you want pointers on kayak camping at Tomales Bay.

@WesWherever

4 ай бұрын

Sounds good, I will reach out 👍👍 Looking forward to Tomales Bay

nice adventure. thank you for sharing

@WesWherever

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Khurshid, glad you enjoyed 😊

Awesome spot nice adventure, you could have sure used 100ft of paracord.

@WesWherever

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Greg, yeah I certainly learned a good lesson about carrying rope 👍👍

Looks like a nice spot. 🏝🦆🦭⛺

@WesWherever

4 ай бұрын

Indeed!! 🏝️👍

when will someone invent a tent that collapses into a backpack, so you don't have to carry both?

@WesWherever

7 күн бұрын

Very good idea 🤔

New subscriber here enjoying your adventures 👍🐆😎

@WesWherever

Ай бұрын

Welcome aboard, so glad you are enjoying 😊

U make good content man.

@WesWherever

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much, Ty!! Glad you are enjoying 🏕️

quartz, decomposing limestone, maybe granite? gold bearing area?

@WesWherever

7 күн бұрын

Perhaps 🤔

@Artoconnell

7 күн бұрын

@@WesWherever Gold panning has a niche audience on here. maybe drag a pan along and give it a try.?

@WesWherever

7 күн бұрын

I might have to give that a try!!

Really enjoyed the video. Your serious face when first disembarking onto the Island, reminded me of Nacho Libre. Please keep them coming

@WesWherever

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Drew, haven’t seen that movie in a minute… maybe it’s time to rewatch it 😂

Investing in this channel's subs at 11k...looking to see 2 million in the future.

@WesWherever

12 күн бұрын

We'll see, hahaha sounds like a dream!! Appreciate your investment, hope you get some entertainment out of it! 😊

@Twobarpsi

12 күн бұрын

@@WesWherever I subscribe to a lot of outdoor adventure channels, and you have a very unique presentation. I easily see your channel taking off here. Your NYC island video is how I found you. That video will probably go super viral!

How do you normally find these places? like do you normally look up to see if someone owns it?

@WesWherever

7 күн бұрын

I try to research if possible, but sometimes I simply find it and go for it

Maybe next time you can bring a rope bag. And a long rope

@WesWherever

4 ай бұрын

Very true… definitely learned a good lesson this trip!

What a cool camping spot! Enjoyed this video, may have to binge watch your others on the weekend! Thanks for sharing and keep filming. :) You have a great camera presence and excellent content, you'll be going places with this channel!

@WesWherever

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Jacqueline, really glad you enjoyed!! I appreciate your kind words & encouragement :)

nice little island

@WesWherever

4 ай бұрын

I wanna go back already 🏝️😍😍

I felt sad when you dropped all your things into the water☹️

@WesWherever

14 күн бұрын

I knowww, I got em back tho! 😌

San Francisco Bay

Can't imagine climbing up unless I had haul ropes and hauled up gear and used the ropes.

@WesWherever

12 күн бұрын

True, I really learned a valuable lesson with this one!!

Take some rope next time to pull kayak up. 😊

@WesWherever

4 ай бұрын

True… a simple lesson learned the hard way 😅

Where is this at?

@WesWherever

7 күн бұрын

San Francisco Bay

whatever you do, never cave by adding music to your videos!

I had big tree house as a kid and would haul everything up with a rope tied to a basket. You don’t have rope?

@WesWherever

4 ай бұрын

Neat, I too had a tree house and would haul everything up with rope tied to a basket. No, I didn’t have rope this trip. Will I have rope in future trips? Absolutely! Lesson learned 😩

hi wes.!! great video and kayaking & camping!! have a good day and week.

@WesWherever

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Heather, hope you have a great day & week as well!!

@heatherlandskron

4 ай бұрын

@@WesWherever your welcome and thank you!

Vertical Aviation Technology make a kit called the Hummingbird. Probably less than $150,000

@WesWherever

4 ай бұрын

One can dream 🥲

@guaporeturns9472

4 ай бұрын

@@WesWherever Indeed

I always wanted to do that on an island in the Andaman Sea. Getting a bit long in the tooth for it but you inspired me! Thanks

@WesWherever

4 ай бұрын

That sounds like an amazing place for such an adventure… you got this 💪💪

Looked like there was a small path where you camped. Other people or animals? Cool place.

@WesWherever

4 ай бұрын

I think both perhaps 🤔 I was pleasantly surprised at how walkable it was up top

@davidchosewood647

4 ай бұрын

@@WesWherever be a good place for some night fishing. I like to find places like that, find a good jazz concert or maybe a radio play on public radio and set my line. 👍

@WesWherever

4 ай бұрын

@davidchosewood647 Very true! That sounds like a perfect night 🌙🎣

@davidchosewood647

4 ай бұрын

@@WesWherever I've got a combination radio/lantern. Use those battery operated night bobbers with lights. Minnows or goldfish for bait. Just strung up my rods. Ready to go.

@davidchosewood647

4 ай бұрын

@@WesWherever Oh yeah 👍

I'd be bitten by bugs.

@WesWherever

7 күн бұрын

I was certainly not immune!!

@19irving

7 күн бұрын

@@WesWherever My deepest sympathies. I'm a bug magnet.

Why not just seal up your kayak , scramble up the rocks and then pull it up to you with a nylon/hemp line?

@WesWherever

4 ай бұрын

I know, I definitely should have brought rope 😭 Good lesson to learn tho

San Quentin? The town?

@WesWherever

4 ай бұрын

Very close! Between SR & SV 😉

Dude. What are you doing?

@WesWherever

4 ай бұрын

Dude, I’m still trying to figure that out myself 😂

@TopherOKeefe

4 ай бұрын

@@WesWherever 🤣🤣🤣

great video

@WesWherever

4 ай бұрын

Thanks again, Share… glad you enjoyed! 😊

great vid keep it up

@WesWherever

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Coleton, will do!!

You really need to invest in a helicopter

@WesWherever

4 ай бұрын

Helicopter manufacturers if you’re reading this please sponsor me! 😂😂 Thanks for watching again, Guapo!

@guaporeturns9472

4 ай бұрын

@@WesWherever Maybe a home built is a better idea😂

where is this island located? id love to camp there for a night too

@WesWherever

4 ай бұрын

I’ll give you a hint - it’s in the San Francisco Bay 😉

@muzwell

9 күн бұрын

@@WesWherever haha - I think I just revealed the spot in another post - so I deleted the post. Didn't know you were trying to keep it a secret (which I understand). I've been on that island - but I haven't camped on it (you crazy bastard!) 😉

Your own little private island

@WesWherever

4 ай бұрын

Timeshare with the geese 😂😂

I would love it if your videos were longer. But I understand why they’re shorter. Algorithms lol

@WesWherever

4 ай бұрын

Hey again Phil, thanks for watching! I try to pack the vids with action and less filler content, still learning though. Hopefully as time goes on I will get better at making longer videos!

I enjoy your what you do, Wes, just one thing, PLEASE don't use the thumbnails with the ridiculous Giant Red Arrow. Be original, please. Having a Big Arrow pointing to literally the only thing in the thumbnail doesn't add anything to the work you've done. It actually takes away from otherwise great picture.

@WesWherever

7 күн бұрын

I definitely hear ya, but sadly the thumbnails just don't perform as well without some kind of eye-catching feature. In this one it would otherwise just be some random island, but I'm using the arrow to point specifically at me & my campsite's location on the island. But yes I do agree with you for the most part, but I have to do what performs well - it's a compromise for sure

youre so underrated!

@WesWherever

4 ай бұрын

😊 Thanks for watching!

very well shot video bro! keep it up, these types of channles are bound to pop off.

@WesWherever

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Kamil, will keep trying my best 💪💪

I canoe camp a lot and I always bring my knife, tin foil, duct tape and a two ROPES! Obviously you want a tent, pot, a saw or hatchet, I carry fuel and a burner, some alcohol for disinfectant and fire starter but always a rope! I can drag my canoe full of goods up most hills. 🛶🪓

@WesWherever

4 ай бұрын

Some good advice there, James… I don’t think I’ll ever kayak without rope ever again after this experience! Thank you for watching

@jamessandman3708

4 ай бұрын

@@WesWherever LOL, ok, you've been scolded enough! 😂🤣😂🤣😂👌👍