Packraft Camping in Quebec | A Wilderness River Trip Adventure on the Noire River

In this video, I'm heading out on my first ever multi-day packraft trip on Quebec's Noire River. Packrafts are quickly growing in popularity, because they're extremely light and portable inflatable kayak / raft hybrids. They were originally designed as a highly portable (small and light) paddle craft for hikers and backpackers to be able to take on their trips, and take advantage of the waterways that they encounter. But packrats have evolved so that they're attractive to more than just hikers and backpackers.

Gear I used on my Noire River pack rafting trip

PADDLING GEAR

CAMP GEAR

Other gear I use and suggest:

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Warm Weather:

Footwear:

Other Paddling Gear

[trishaharrison]

Wow what beautiful scenery to paddle through. Looked pretty cool bouncing through those rapids. Me personally am out there to connect with nature so definitely no music for me. I love just listening to the birds or toads or what ever may be around that Mother Nature is allowing us to witness❤️ Great video and I also have a love hate relationship with sand😂

[lysan]

What a beautiful, beautiful river! The colours were amazing, blue and green and sand and hues of brown. Thanks for bringing us along!

[Bonkylikestopaddle]

Beautiful landscape. That’s a dream trip for sure.

[darlenegamble]

Very nice! I wish I could still do that but it's so nice to see it, listen to you narrate and enjoy the beautiful music and scenery. You did a very nice job, thank you!

[markmorris]

Beautiful work, Ken! Dawn and I really appreciate your videos! You and Pete beck have truly inspired us to get out and enjoy paddling. Thanks for all you do!

[RobertaOrchid]

Beautiful! Love the tunes you play with the scenery too!

[Paddleclips]

Hi Ken, top notch video as I have come to appreciate from you. That is beautiful scenery Quebec is beautiful with lots of outdoor activities to enjoy. What a peaceful place. Thanks Ken. Take care you are the best at this.

[VlogdeJorge]

Excellent video, history and quality, I would like to do this one day, thank you.

[gradyrm]

Very nice indeed. Can't wait for the Lake Superior adventure. My daughter lives in St Paul and we want to explore the southern sections of the lake. I love that you called kayaking LAKE Superior sea kayaking. HA

[SouthernPaddler]

Love this, Ken!! Beautiful scenery, fantastic river with both fun and serene sections. And very cool to do it in a packraft! Well done!!

[iowaadventures]

I sometimes listen to music when I’m keeping but usually I prefer the sound of nature.

[matthewsoares]

great video thx for the tips on white water paddling

[blackdogization]

Beatufull trip and nice editing !
Absolutley love the sandy beaches there but yea probably not great for setting up camp.
I might listen to music to wind down at camp but other than that the sound of nature is music to my ears

[THE-RIVER-RAT]

Hi Ken, first of great backing music very dramatic 👍

Awesome paddle and you looked like a kid in a candy store hitting them waves 😁

[EZPrAnCs]

Nice to see people packrafting, I'm doing the Northern Forest Canoe Trail right now in a packraft....not the best boat for the route, but it has been very capable

[geschichteundreisen]

12:23 nice shore lines. With packcraft you lose comfort in sitting i guess, but nice adventure with minimalistic equipment. Cutting of the video always perfect. Ok the price of the packcraft is high, but i compared low price packcrafts with this and think would decide for this even save money longer for.

[robbschnell]

Dude, when you're back to paddling, check out the ROBFIN packraft! I've been using one extensively and could tell u all about it! (If u were gonna try one, you'd need a large..I'm 5'11" 145pounds and medium fits me.)

[johnposey]

@27:28 big fan of the downriver Timelapse

[keilimmobiliengmbh]

Hey Ken, great Vid! I would love to learn more about the tent - could you please tell again the name of it? Greetings from Germany and I sooo appreciate your videos!

[slighwentwalking]

That looked like a fun....refreshing ride 👍
I've been on white water rafting tours..on
the New River in Va/W.Va. This craft looks like
a smaller version of the boats they used.
Brilliant solution to stow your gear inside 🤔
Here in Florida I can and do paddle at night.
Would it be ill advised to float after dark?