I absolutely LUVED this video!! My husband and I do alot of camping in the North Maine Woods and we’re always scouring the Gazateer looking for new spots. I’m definitely putting Long Pond on the list. Because we pull a little trailer that we camp in we always have to do a scouting trip first the check out roads,sites, etc. You saved us a scouting trip! Lol. Got absolute goosebumps when you spotted that Wolf?!!!! Seeing wildlife is like that is incredible. Wowsa. That was amazing!

@projectknifehand

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching and for saying that! Sort of the main reason I take the time to make the videos. Some folks get upset about you calling attention to good spots with videos because it increases the impact on them. My hope is that people do a better job taking care of these places when they find them in videos. As far as the wolf goes it will always be denied that's what it is. Many folks will use weird and mostly made up terms to describe different sorts of hybrids. Without DNA from that specific animal it's hard to prove its a wolf. State organizations will deny it because they'd lose money and would be forced to protect them. But that is a whole different topic lol.

Excellent job on the video, it was almost like being there. I love that part of Maine and go whenever I can. I'm older now so the idea of truck camping seemed like something I could still do.

@projectknifehand

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words and for watching! I'm going back very soon to explore some different areas. Camping from a vehicle definitely makes camping more appealing and reachable for many people.

I definitely need more adventures like this

@projectknifehand

Ай бұрын

You will have them VERY soon!

Great video. Get yourself a cutting board Bub! Have a great day!

@projectknifehand

3 ай бұрын

Thanks! I have a cutting board lol. But the plastic plate works fine in a pinch. You as well!

Absolutely gorgeous ❤ When we were younger a buddy and I road tried that area had a blast. I have a sleeping bag, sleeping on a steep hill. and a bottle of Jack Daniel's story that reminds me that beautiful part of Maine 🇺🇲

@projectknifehand

4 ай бұрын

Now that sounds like fun! Lol. Thanks for watching! It was a great trip and left us wanting to explore a lot more.

One of the best camping cooking shows I’ve ever seen! You are quite the chef!

@projectknifehand

Ай бұрын

Hah thanks! I can do a bit better but sometimes it's tough cooking while camping. I try to eat well on adventures. It's half the fun for me.

Great trip! "Gaggahs in the woods!" 😂😂😂

@projectknifehand

24 күн бұрын

Lmao yeah it was a great time. And they hit the spot. Best part about gaggahs is you get enjoy them for hours, again and again

Last time I was there about 20 years ago the golden road was as smooth as the highway and i could cruise at 70 in a 9" lifted 82 Chevy truck, I was told if u meet a logging truck get out of the way but it's better to slow down n pull off because u get in the loose stone on the side it will slide you right off the road.

@projectknifehand

3 күн бұрын

Yeah I didn't run into a single truck on the Golden Road but I was on the lookout for them. I did however see them on my last trip to realty road and I just pulled off the side. It's not difficult just means you have to pay attention and give them the road.

I travel the golden road constantly. My camp is only 4 miles from it. Love being in the woods. I'm glad you had a great time! Awesome vid! Thanks for sharing:)

@projectknifehand

Ай бұрын

It's an incredible area. I've started to explore other parts but want to go back here and explore some of the off shoots. I learned unfortunately that some peppers will grab spots and stay for a long time. I wish I had a camp in the area! That must be incredible!!

It is very important to remember that in the North Maine Woods logging trucks have the right of way. Its up to you to get out of their way. You were there when roads were wet but i have been there many times during dry conditions and because of dust there is little visibility. It is also not advisable to stop on bridges for the same reason.

@projectknifehand

3 ай бұрын

Yes I'm aware of that fact. There were zero instances where I did not yield to one. In fact I saw very few at that time. The time on the bridge was quite literally seconds. Even not being familiar with that custom you'd hope it would be common sense to not stop on a one way bridge. Visibility was high. There wasn't a soul in sight for miles. So we stopped to take a quick photo. Otherwise I wouldn't have considered it acceptable.

@denisemurchison3564

3 ай бұрын

My comment was for all travelers to the NMW! We have seen so many unprepared there for example not having a way to repair or replace flat tires. Glad you enjoyed your trip. The abandoned trains at Eagle Lake are worth the trip in.

@projectknifehand

3 ай бұрын

Yeah no worries just letting folks know I paid attention to it. Oh man I didn't know about those really. Guess I need to go back!

@drock7601

2 ай бұрын

​@@denisemurchison3564, you need to go on the Telos road and 😊through Telos checkpoint for the Monsters and log totes....

@Phat-khat

25 күн бұрын

Darn right I myself was a truck driver in the northern Maine woods for quite a few years before I moved south

You captured it well! “There’s moose about”😂 We learned a lot and had a great time! Looking forward to the next adventure! Btw-super impressed with your GoPro Hero 6 and how well it kept the image steady on the bumpy roads. So cool to get that perspective from the top of the truck too.

@projectknifehand

10 ай бұрын

Yeah it was fun. I could do without that drive though! lol It is actually a Hero 7 Black. But it does a decent job! I was pretty happy with the angle

North Woods privvys are always pretty good!! The maintenance guy is always on around..

@projectknifehand

3 ай бұрын

Yes it's appreciated for sure!

It is cool you were able to make some NY systems wieners. I have always wanted to travel the golden road with my brother.

@projectknifehand

6 ай бұрын

It was a great time. Definitely beautiful with tons to explore there. I'll be going back soon I hope!

@kenmasteren

2 ай бұрын

Do it!

You are only 40 years late to see the Golden Road as a paved super highway in the forest. Growing up there, that road was a Private road and speed limits would have been a suggestion. Many times we would be going 80mph and trying to avoid Pulp Trucks, especially the double trailers.

@projectknifehand

2 ай бұрын

Well it's an amazing area and I hope to spend a lot more time there. I am betting to folks that know it they miss the good ol days

Just got back from 4 days at 5th Saint John Pond. The access road, to the campsite, was a bit gnarly. We brought in a 12’ boat on a trailer. We dragged the axle in spots as the ruts were deep. Musky were biting.

@projectknifehand

Ай бұрын

Awesome! Yeah it's rugged in there. I need to go back! Thanks for watching!

I love lost pond great fishing. I have a canoe stashed there. I have a camp on caucomgomoc lake near by. I always walk into lost pond the road is impossible. Thats funny you found cell service there as well as i always do to.

@projectknifehand

10 ай бұрын

I saw the stash canoes! I regret not staying at the pond. But it was getting late and we had to head back down the mountain. That sounds amazing. Maybe I could check that lake out!

@bnatural2

10 ай бұрын

I read it’s a native brookie pond. Pretty decent with them? Spinning gear or fly fishing?

@yayaa8721

10 ай бұрын

@@bnatural2 the entire pond is fly fishing only.

@bnatural2

10 ай бұрын

@@yayaa8721 that’s interesting because I went out of my way to look into that and didn’t come to that conclusion. Is there more than one lost pond? This was up Russell Mountain Road. Or something like that.

@yayaa8721

10 ай бұрын

@bnatural2 yes it is the lost pond in russel mountain I have a camp right by on another lake. You are looking at the wrong lost pond thru the maine IFW website probably you are looking at the one in caratunk. You got to make sure you do your research correctly before you go to these places so you don't end up losing your fishing license.

Rip gorge above the Cribworks!!

@projectknifehand

3 ай бұрын

The gorge was awesome!

I’ll take three all the way😊

@projectknifehand

Ай бұрын

The only way to fly!

@blackdogbite

28 күн бұрын

Nah..... A dozen up the AHM!

Nice video, sorry about it wasn't too productive for fishing and that you couldn't find a site on the last night. I recognized a few of the spots in your video.

@projectknifehand

10 ай бұрын

Yeah such is life though right? We made a decision to look for a different site and it cost us lol. No worries though. Next time we go up we are planning on just establishing a base camp and not moving sites. Just exploring from there

@Doc_Watson

10 ай бұрын

@@projectknifehand there's a campground on Frost pond near the rafting area you stopped at. I've gotten some nice brookies from there.

@projectknifehand

10 ай бұрын

I think I recall seeing signs for it! Couple of hunters we chatted with said we were about two weeks too early for brookies and they were still hiding in the deep water.

Have bird hunted and fished pretty close to that area for 30 years. God's country! Favorite fishing spot is Frost Pond, near Rip dam. For grouse the roads between Telos rd. and Chesuncook lake. Since there is no cell service there,, wanted to ask you for the name of that emergency device you showed? Some sort of a satellite phone? Thanks, great video.

@projectknifehand

2 ай бұрын

Thank you very much and thanks for watching! It's made by Zoleo. I have a video on it as well that explains a little about it. It helps get messages out in places such as that and if you had an emergency to get help.

@kenmasteren

2 ай бұрын

Thanks very much!

@projectknifehand

2 ай бұрын

My pleasure.

holy cow dude, this video is monetized to hell and back, its not possible to watch 40 minute video with 2 ads every 90 seconds

@projectknifehand

8 күн бұрын

Appreciate the feedback. This is the first complaint I have gotten so I was not aware. I also have a pretty small channel and my videos are only now getting monetized so it is pretty new to me. After I upload and publish I always watch my own videos to pick up on errors and things like that. I did not find it all that annoying but "my audience" is what matters. I will take a look at where ads are placed. But it was understanding it was beginning and roughly middle.

@projectknifehand

8 күн бұрын

Just figured out how to look into it. It is not quite 90 seconds, but it is heavy. Looks like every 2 or 3 minutes. Sometimes 4 or 5. Thanks for the heads up. I will take care of it

Dude, you may have on film rare and I mean rare evidence that wolves actually exist in Maine...

@projectknifehand

7 күн бұрын

That's our opinion. I had no idea there is such a conspiracy to cover up their existence in Maine. And more rare, that is melanistic

@KegstandOG

7 күн бұрын

@@projectknifehand Not to take away from the video, loved it also lol! Good times!

@projectknifehand

6 күн бұрын

@KegstandOG not at all I understand! Thanks!

Shit I saw wolf 20 yaea ago

@projectknifehand

7 ай бұрын

Cool. Thanks for watching

@DansEarway

Ай бұрын

23:45

OMG, please don't cut on Teflon.

@projectknifehand

Ай бұрын

I don't know why folks keep saying that. Am I missing something? At what point did I cut on teflon?

@projectknifehand

Ай бұрын

it is literally a plastic plate

@V-wo8np

Ай бұрын

@@projectknifehand The chipping made it look like a Teflon frying pan. I see now it's a plastic plate.

@projectknifehand

Ай бұрын

Lol nah I carry that plate for that reason. It's basically a cutting board I can eat off. At least you were not like the other guy. Telling me I'm a hack and a poser because he didn't pay close enough attention

@V-wo8np

Ай бұрын

@@projectknifehand lol. I have a thing about Teflon. If the plate works for you then you do you.

What hacks. Nice way to cut stuff inside your pan. Ruins the knife and your pan. Total posers

@projectknifehand

Ай бұрын

Lol. For starters it changes nothing about the knife in any way. If you can't maintain an edge on a knife that is on you. I happen to be pretty good at it. As far as my pan goes hardly a scratch on it, and I have had it for years, same goes for my Mora. But thanks for the constructive criticism lol.

@projectknifehand

Ай бұрын

Not to mention I make no statements about being a pro and tell folks to do it my way. Also, I do not cut in my pan. So maybe rewatch the video?

@projectknifehand

Ай бұрын

🦗

We Mainers refer to the big woods as The Northern Maine Woods just so you all know why the locals call it that

@projectknifehand

25 күн бұрын

That's why it's in the title :)