So funny because I just returned from buying 3 bear cannisters and assault bear spray. So I'm really relieved to receive this. Have you heard of any cars getting broken into up there lately? And what do you do for your bathroom. Do you use something like a portable PETT. Or do you dig a privy. Any suggestions would be helpful. Thank you soooo much!
I'm going to be camping at utica and union and on the video it shows bear activity. And I really need to know how active the bears are in that area to know whether or not to bring a bear cannister. Also will the bears break into your car like they do in yosemite. Any info would be greatly appreciated! Did you bear proof your food and did you bring a cooler?
@LoveRise Just got back from three days at Utica - no bears this time. It is nothing like Yosemite - we have been out there many times and only had one bear encounter. We did not use bear canisters - took tote bags and soft coolers. Just don't sleep with your food! Have fun!!
I put a dent in my car for the first time after kayaking all over the state of California for 30 years at Utica on a low protuding rocks by the launch access..
@Nauticalman As you can see, they key for us was gear capacity. The sit-on-top kayak is versatile, allowing for lots of strap-on gear transport. Our Hobies have worked out great and the doubles are very stable. You wont win a speed competition with them but they are great for the family kayak camping trips we take.
@dmwdljj Thanks for the tip. Yes, I plan to carry long term gear with me in my travels, but I assumed the enclosed kayaks were to be less prone to water penetration. Thanks for the tip.
You commented on my Lake Utica video so I decided to check out your channel. Excellent camping video. Love the music. And the bear scene was great. To see another scene on Lake Utica check out a video titled, "Oscar in California." The Lake Utica section starts at 1:20. Cheers.
Fantastic production and looks like a great trip to Utica! Isn't Utica a great lake for kayaking; so beautiful. I have camped on the island that's about 1/2 - 3/4 miles straight out from the day launch area. We figured no bears on the island.
Really enjoyed this video! Thanks for sharing!
ypoons89 1 month ago
So funny because I just returned from buying 3 bear cannisters and assault bear spray. So I'm really relieved to receive this. Have you heard of any cars getting broken into up there lately? And what do you do for your bathroom. Do you use something like a portable PETT. Or do you dig a privy. Any suggestions would be helpful. Thank you soooo much!
LoveRise 7 months ago
@LoveRise No break-ins that I have heard of. Dig!
dmwdljj 7 months ago
I'm going to be camping at utica and union and on the video it shows bear activity. And I really need to know how active the bears are in that area to know whether or not to bring a bear cannister. Also will the bears break into your car like they do in yosemite. Any info would be greatly appreciated! Did you bear proof your food and did you bring a cooler?
LoveRise 7 months ago
@LoveRise Just got back from three days at Utica - no bears this time. It is nothing like Yosemite - we have been out there many times and only had one bear encounter. We did not use bear canisters - took tote bags and soft coolers. Just don't sleep with your food! Have fun!!
dmwdljj 7 months ago
I put a dent in my car for the first time after kayaking all over the state of California for 30 years at Utica on a low protuding rocks by the launch access..
paddleme2 11 months ago
Well now I'm hooked!
Any suggestion for what kind of kayak to purchase for extended camping/kayaking? This is how I want to spend my next vacation.
Nauticalman 1 year ago
@Nauticalman As you can see, they key for us was gear capacity. The sit-on-top kayak is versatile, allowing for lots of strap-on gear transport. Our Hobies have worked out great and the doubles are very stable. You wont win a speed competition with them but they are great for the family kayak camping trips we take.
dmwdljj 1 year ago
@dmwdljj Thanks for the tip. Yes, I plan to carry long term gear with me in my travels, but I assumed the enclosed kayaks were to be less prone to water penetration. Thanks for the tip.
Nauticalman 1 year ago
You commented on my Lake Utica video so I decided to check out your channel. Excellent camping video. Love the music. And the bear scene was great. To see another scene on Lake Utica check out a video titled, "Oscar in California." The Lake Utica section starts at 1:20. Cheers.
carlshome1 1 year ago
Great video and I hope to go soon. Good content and good production. Could you tell me what video editing program you used for this?
With much appreciation...Laurie
LoveRise 1 year ago
Edited with iMovie
dmwdljj 1 year ago
GREAT VIDEO!!!!!!!!! looks like fun I am going in two weeks and really excited!!!!!! do you have any tips for me? and how was fishing??
mmeennoo2 1 year ago
That looks like tons of fun!!!
TheLOLGirl925 1 year ago
Now that looks like a fun trip!
redogman67 2 years ago
Fantastic production and looks like a great trip to Utica! Isn't Utica a great lake for kayaking; so beautiful. I have camped on the island that's about 1/2 - 3/4 miles straight out from the day launch area. We figured no bears on the island.
bobrynd 2 years ago
i love the place, where is Utica around serracuse or in California
Thanks for the video
joechau63 2 years ago
It is a great place in California!
dmwdljj 2 years ago
Awesome! Looked like a blast!
saltysuzuki25 2 years ago