What a wonderful trip! Isn't it strange that we consider returning to our highly technological everyday life as "going back to reality"? Isn't nature more real than all that we engineered?

Hello Stevie What a nice camping, the whole trip was really amazing I’m from São Paulo, Brazil and I bought a itwit kayak for 2, my play is to do a wild camping with my daughter. Your video encouraged me to do it soon

That feeling you chased, and you found, "man alone, confident and at peace" is a beautiful thing. Some of the most memorable times in my life have been in that mood. Laying in a field in Dublin with a good book, or on the top of a hill in Spain overlooking a town who's name I cannot remember. You shared with us you finding that feeling on an island in Oxfordshire. Thanks for that!

@StevieWyatt

Жыл бұрын

Spot on Aaron, thanks so much 🙏

Re-watched this and realized that I camping on this island two weeks ago when I did my Thames trip. Turns out this is where Lewis Carroll got his inspiration for Alice through the looking Glass. There used to be an old thatched cottage on the island and ruins of a old bridge can still be seen there. it's a magical place and even nicer in the summer.

@StevieWyatt

2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow that is so cool! I noticed the ruins of an old bridge when I did my initial sweep of the Island. That is so cool about Lewis Carroll, wish I would have known that at the time. It makes sense - it's a magical place!

@jd3d_cgi

11 ай бұрын

@@StevieWyatt Hah - speaking of magical English authors - I wanted to say that the shot of the Geese at 21:23 felt like something from Lord of the Rings.

Everything about that was amazing. And how beautiful was that spot. You deserve more subscribers!

@StevieWyatt

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 🙏

Loved everything about this! Def going for those fish cakes next time

Very nice video, really enjoyed this camping on the river. Thank you Stevie

@StevieWyatt

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much 🙏

Oh hello, we missed you😅❤️❤️🙏great you, r back

@StevieWyatt

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad to be back 🙏

Nice little trip mate. Nature therapy is the best.

beautiful little vid stevie really happy you are back i have missed you mate lovely little island and camp and i am going to go for the itiwit x100 for my next canoe she looks a beauty. keep smiling stevie and stay strong lovely bloke

@StevieWyatt

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Russel 🙏

Another great video, thanks Stevie. Glad you found such a good camping spot this time. Keep well.

@StevieWyatt

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrew 🙏

Hi Stevie, new fan here. This was delightful, thanks for sharing it.

Every video you make gets better and better. Love these videos of the trips best. Just magic

@StevieWyatt

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Larry 🙏

Hi Stevie, just came across your channel researching beginner kayaks. Great to see you enjoying the outdoors and appreciating life in such a highly populated area. We are from central Scotland and have been into hill walking and camping for many years, so expanding to kayaking for the lochs. Enjoyed your video, hope to see you on more adventures, new subs Linda & Mark. Take care and Happy New Year.

Thankyou steve for the upload I really loved it, I'm going to buy the x100 3 man this weekend,I tried the back pack on its manageable but at 18kg I wish it had a strap going across my waist too rather than just pulling on my shoulders. Your uploads give me inspiration to get out on the water with my Mrs and we also want to do some camping but how the heck do you carry it all.

Great video Stevie, thanks for sharing. Glad you are well and were able to get out for some much needed therapy from the best supplier, nature. Keep well.

@StevieWyatt

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, it was bliss 🌞

Lovely film of a delightful trip, thanks so much.

@StevieWyatt

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏

Great vidoe Stevie, so inspirational !

@StevieWyatt

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Nick 🙏

Wonderful! 🤗 👋🇸🇪

BTW, love your videos, just great, fun and inspirational 👏

BEAUTIFUL

This is what I need ❤

Great video, please keep them coming! That looked like a very peaceful and serene setting for a camp. Looking forward to the next trip.

@StevieWyatt

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Danny, more on the way 🙂🚣‍♂️

Wonderfull film! Everyone needs a naturetherapy from time time. I'm exited to the more contest live this. Greets from Germany

@StevieWyatt

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 🙏🚣

Great stuff Stevie - love it.

@StevieWyatt

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul

Another beautifully shot film. Awesome!

@StevieWyatt

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul 🙏

Awesome and inspiring video, I loved it!!! Thank you, brother! 🤠👍

@StevieWyatt

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 🙏

Great video and very relaxing to watch. Inspirational ✊

@StevieWyatt

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 🙏

A wonderful video man, thanks for taking us on this journey! Stay blessed, and I pray the water ahead is full of life joy and hope. Subbed!

@StevieWyatt

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, great to have you here 🙏🚣

Great video !! plz keep doing this, this is amazing

@StevieWyatt

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, more on the way 😃🏕🚣

Such a beautiful video. Thanks for sharing!

@StevieWyatt

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Andres, thanks for watching

Another great video Stevie. Glad you're feeling better mate, keep up the good work.

@StevieWyatt

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Miles 🙏

Your videos feel so genuine. Well done mate. I'm glad I've stumbled onto your channel. Looking forward to seeing your next adventures!

@StevieWyatt

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Nikola, planning more as we speak 🙂

ANother top video. Very envious and inspiring!

@StevieWyatt

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Matt 🙏

Absolutely brilliant videography!

@StevieWyatt

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Charles 🙏

Mste another class intro! Would love a whole no words vlog like that. The editing and vibe is just class.

@StevieWyatt

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much, yes I do talk too much sometimes 😂

Great video...your videos about the X100 helped me make my choice....it will be the X100 in spring 2023

@StevieWyatt

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Francois, the X100 is a great boat. Enjoy!

It's a very nice Kajaktour. Good Bye 🛶⚜️

Definitely enjoyed your video. Thanks for sharing a part of your life.

@StevieWyatt

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 🙏 I've got many more like this planned this year 😊

Brilliant, nice videos ...enjoy watching.

@StevieWyatt

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much 🙏

I camped there it was wonderful.

You seem like very nice bloke, enjoying life. Thanks for nice reviews! Thinking about switching my Yamarin 59DC boat for a kajak. Slightly cheaper and no maintenance :) Cheers from Sweden!

Videos keep getting better and better mate.

@StevieWyatt

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 🙏

Cool vid, nice one matey! You're pretty good at finding these little wild camping spots. 👍

@StevieWyatt

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Darren. Most of the potential sites I have in mind don't work out, but every now and again I come across a corker

Loved this video. So relaxing and beautiful to watch. You've got one subscriber more. Hope you keep doing content as good as this one. 👏👏

@StevieWyatt

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! I'm itching to get out filming again so expect more soon 🙂

So fun fact about geese in London, they actually symbolised a rather old men’s clib which later became a political party. Once was an old zoo around Hyde park and stuff and moved it and left the geese for symbolism. Something makes me want to say it has something to do with the fact there is two London within London itself. The one we know and the Greater city of London still controlled by the 16 remaining eldersman…’if’ I’ve spelled that right lol

Спасибо большое!!!! Скоро тоже отправляемся в путешествие только на 4х местном. Решился после твоего видео! Спасибо!

@StevieWyatt

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much, the 4 seater looks great fun!

Just came across your channel 👍🏼love it, just a heads up at 24:00 I think you forgot to pack your camera 🙈

love the video(s), I took out my itiwit 100 2x person person with my boy on the weekend and forgot how much fun we could have. We were out at sea so some hard work when the breeze picked up and tide started pulling but none the less total enjoyment. Watching you're camping video is something I need to do with the kids, though I'm very tempted to sell the itiwit 100 and go for a drop stich for the trip. Anyway keep up with the videos :)

Enjoyed this rather a lot! I'm so tempted to get a 2 person Itiwit x500 now. I'd carry it around on my bicycle and trailer.

@StevieWyatt

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@CyclingMikey

Жыл бұрын

@@StevieWyatt I went on a month long tour (bicycle) from the source of the Rhine to the sea in May, and saw quite a lot of kayakers. I love touring and camping. Took me a week to get used to my own bed again after sleeping in a tent for a month. Also I really need to take video editing notes from you - you make super pleasant videos. Mine are easy to do, but there's not so much skill involved.

Really nice trip ! Come to France, we have good spots too ! 😉

@StevieWyatt

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much, I'd love to! 🇫🇷

Great video and awesome spot. Keep up the good work, my man 👍🍌

@StevieWyatt

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Sam 🙏

Recently found this channel and i've gone through all the videos, great job, looking forward to more! Do you have any plans to go elsewhere in the UK in the future or probably not?

😍

Thanks for that Stevie, I've been debating with myself about whether to get the X100 or the X500 for my first inflatable and you've helped me to plump for the 100. Thumbs up and subscribed.

@StevieWyatt

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Al 🙏

@piersgooderham8674

Жыл бұрын

Hi Al, did you get the X100, and if so how is it?

@althejag679

Жыл бұрын

@@piersgooderham8674 yes I did and I love it. I've done a couple of trips round the islands on Loch Lomond, along the Forth and Clyde Canal and a couple of smaller lochs near me in Glasgow. I've done solo trips and 2 person trips. Highly recommended.

@piersgooderham8674

Жыл бұрын

@@althejag679 thanks Al, finally taken the plunge myself! Dry run last night in the lounge - I may wait until the weather warms up a little to take it out on the water!

That was 25 minutes of relaxation to watch. Will you be doing another full length of the Thames but without bruising your tail bone on the first day?

@StevieWyatt

2 жыл бұрын

I hope so, thinking about doing it on a SUP. I have never been on a SUP before, but that's a minor detail!

@ilikeitwhenitssunny7067

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, definitely try it on a sup!

@StevieWyatt

2 жыл бұрын

@@ilikeitwhenitssunny7067 I'm thinking very minimalist - SUP and one dry bag, very little camping gear. Bare minimum.

@ilikeitwhenitssunny7067

2 жыл бұрын

@@StevieWyatt that sounds like it will be amazing, can’t wait

Absolutely love your videos Steve. So inspiring. I have just bout the itiwit. Yet to inflate and take it out but can't wait. Quick question if you don't mind. I'm much more inspired to explore the Riverways as opposed to the ocean. Just wondering where i stand legally on rivers and canals. Do I need permits etc or am I free to roam. Thanks in advance. Matt

Great footage. Where was the island?

FIRST! Will watch later ;-)

@StevieWyatt

2 жыл бұрын

You'll like this one 🛀

@jasonaldridge1177

2 жыл бұрын

Cheater...! 😂

@williamj8349

2 жыл бұрын

@@jasonaldridge1177 haha

what a nice trip ! can you tell me how does the seat feels? when I tested it in the shop it felt very low back and uncomfortable.

I really enjoyed that! What was the contraption you were using when washing up. We all went oooh when we saw it.

@StevieWyatt

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Luke, it's cool isn't it! It's actually for showering but great for washing up and rinsing, hand cleaning etc. It's called the Bottle Shower from Lifeventure. Thanks for watching 🚣

Great video. What a nice spot. Say, do you ever have anyone come up to you asking to see your small craft water licence? Just wondering.

@StevieWyatt

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lyndon! I have gone through a Thames Lock before and the lock keeper did check. I always lash my British Canoeing membership card to my PFD so it's always on me. He said they just check at random so he can tick a box once a month. The British Canoeing licence is such good value for money anyway, it's well worth it 🚣

Brilliantly Stevie, this is my kinda thing. Freedom to roam & wild camping. Love it. I'd like to see you review a Aqua Marina Memba 390 drop stitch Kayak, if possible. Is it possible to Kayak all UK canals, rivers & waterways?

@StevieWyatt

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I am trying to get some Aqua Marina boats for review, waiting to hear back. For UK rivers and canals the best thing to do is become a member of the organisation British Canoeing. Annual on the water membership is about £40 and that gives you a licence to paddle on almost all waterways in the UK. All the major rivers, canals and lakes are covered. You can also get temporary licences from each individual waterway operator (eg. Canal & Rivers Trust, Environment Agency) if it's just a short visit.

@tman5634

Жыл бұрын

@@StevieWyatt Thank for your reply Stevie, it's appreciated. I've not had favourable responses from a couple of Aqua Marina dealers & so I've just purchased the Itiwit 100 from Decathlon. Going to fully waterproof it before using it. Looking forward to getting out on the water.

Really nice video, no idea what you were doing with those sticks with your knot lines, but keep on going. I loved your shout out to the other itiwit kayak user 😂. The kayak you are using which seems only to have a drop stitch floor seems to do you well, worth noting for people looking to buy an inflatable and wondering whether to go full drop stitch or not.

@StevieWyatt

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! The sticks are for quick release tarp setup in case I have to tear down camp in a hurry. You never know when wild camping if someone with a shotgun is going to show up and tell you to get off their land 😂

@jipples9934

2 жыл бұрын

@@StevieWyatt ha, I hear you. Stay low and stay fast!

Great stuff Steve, your videos keep getting better :-) (just about to launch my home made canoe soon) all the best Ant.

@StevieWyatt

2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow, building your own boat is taking it to another level. Respect!

Hi Stevie. Great video and well put together. I am interested in buying the 3 man x100. It would be my first kayak and I’m hoping to take my 2 young kids out on it. However I’m not sure if they’ll take to it. I have read a review that said to stick to the 2 man if you’d be more likely to be going on it solo compared to the 3 man. In your opinion, is there any reason to be hesitant about buying the 3 man incase I end up being the only one on it? As I said I haven’t been kayaking before therefore I wouldn’t be able to compare it to other types of kayak. Would be interested to hear your thoughts

what paddle are you using and would you recommend an alternative.......needs to split of course.

Great video. Sub'd 👍🏼

@StevieWyatt

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 🙏

Doesn't matter on reviewing the Aqua Marina Stevie, I've not had favourable responses from Aqua Marina dealers & so I've just purchased a Itiwit 100 from Decathlon. About to make it fully waterproof before using it.

@StevieWyatt

Жыл бұрын

Good choice, will last you years

@tman5634

Жыл бұрын

@@StevieWyatt Well the difference in customer care & a sale between Aqua Marina & Decathlon made me go for the Itiwit. I'm happy it turned out that way, as on further research I think the Itiwit will be more durable. Thanks Stevie

Just wondering how 3 person version handles with just single kayaker? Seems very easy and smooth on the video? Thinking going for a small one 2 person

@StevieWyatt

Жыл бұрын

Handles great, but the 2 seater will be even more responsive if it's only ever going to be just you or 2 people. Payload should be your deciding factor between choosing a 2 or 3 seater

Do you ever have any trouble canoeing through locks? I read somewhere that you can't paddle through them, you always have to carry the canoe around the lock. Wasn't sure if that's a regulation, or just safety advice! Thanks.

@StevieWyatt

Жыл бұрын

I go through the locks when I can and if there are other boats doing so, lock-keepers will let you through but you must be licensed. If it's just me and I haven't got too much stuff to carry, I'll carry the boat so as not to waste a whole lock of water

Can you stand up in this kayak, as it has a sturdy floor? I have seen a few people standing up in their kayaks.

@StevieWyatt

2 жыл бұрын

You can, it's very much like a stand up paddle board with inflatable side pontoons.

Can you make a camp fire on this island and islands like this? I know that in the UK (in England) you can only start a fire either on your own land or with a permission of a landlord. And since everything is owned by someone it is not so easy to do not owning some land. But what about the islands?

Great video .. tch , tch, tch.. Done ✅ 😅

Would you recommend this kayak for the sea?

@StevieWyatt

Жыл бұрын

It would be great on the sea. They are developed and tested on the coast in the South of France. It wouldn't be suitable for long distance coastal touring, or in any challenging conditions. These are beginner or occasional use boats. But for summer fun down the beach they are much superior to a lot of the cheaper PVC inflatables around

@stacysmith5760

Жыл бұрын

@@StevieWyatt would I be safely able to fish from it, they're very stable arentb they ?

@StevieWyatt

Жыл бұрын

@@stacysmith5760 I don't fish so it's hard to give advice on that. But I have seen another review of this boat on KZread, an Australian guy, who does fish from it. The drop stitch floor is as stiff as a stand up paddle board so I think it would be fine. Boat would have to be anchored or tethered though

@stacysmith5760

Жыл бұрын

@@StevieWyatt I've just bought one... It comes tues... Youre confident this will be safe at sea?

@damienmayne7205

Жыл бұрын

@@stacysmith5760 You will be fine. I just kayaked the sea coast in huge swells last week in my own inflatable.