Super Good Camping Podcast

Pamela and Tim Good
  • 4.0 (4)
  • Wilderness
  • Semimonthly

Hi there! We are a blended family of four who are passionate about camping, nature, the great outdoors, physical activity, health, & being all-around good Canadians! We would love to inspire others to get outside & explore all that our beautiful country has to offer. Camping fosters an appreciation of nature, physical fitness, & emotional well-being. Despite being high-tech kids, our kids love camping! We asked them to help inspire your kids. Their creations are in our Kids section. For the adults, we would love to share our enthusiasm for camping, review some of our favourite camping gear, share recipes & menus, tips & how-to's, & anything else you may want to know about camping. Got a question about camping? Email us so we can help you & anyone else who may be wondering the same thing. We are real people, with a brutally honest bent. We don't get paid by anyone to provide a review of their product. We'll be totally frank about what we like or don't like.

  1. 21h ago

    We Had Zero Cell Service And Loved It

    Send us Fan Mail A week in the Algonquin backcountry has a funny way of changing what feels “urgent.” We’re recording from day seven of our Barren Canyon trip in Algonquin Provincial Park, watching late-September weather do what it does best: swing from almost summer-like warmth to nights that flirt with zero. We talk about what that shift feels like in camp, how we stay comfortable when the temperature drops, and why shoulder-season camping is equal parts preparation and attitude. We also get real about the logistics of heading home: packing up efficiently, timing the paddle and portage back to the car, and the inevitable hunt for that first coffee stop after days off-grid. Along the way, we dig into a topic that matters for anyone doing remote canoe tripping or backcountry camping in Ontario: communication and safety. We share what we’ve learned about emergency satellite features on newer phones, why we still carry a Zoleo satellite communicator, and how we think about first aid kits when help is far away. And because it wouldn’t be camping without a bit of wonder, we get distracted by a big bird of prey, swap memories of rare eagle sightings, and end the day talking stars, satellites, and the simple relief of looking up instead of looking at a screen. If you’ve been craving a reset, we’ll remind you that it doesn’t have to be extreme: an hour in a local park, a conservation area, or a simple picnic can still make a real difference. Subscribe, share the show with a camping buddy, and leave a review if it helps you get outside more often. Support the show CONNECT WITH US AT SUPER GOOD CAMPING: Support the podcast & buy super cool SWAG: https://store.skgroupinc.com/super_good_camping/shop/home EMAIL: hi@supergoodcamping.com WEBSITE: www.supergoodcamping.com YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqFDJbFJyJ5Y-NHhFseENsQ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/super_good_camping/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/SuperGoodCampin FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SuperGoodCamping/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@supergoodcamping Support the show

  2. 2d ago

    The Space Between Lakes

    Send us Fan Mail A lot of outdoor stories sound fearless. This one is honest about fear and that is exactly why it matters. We’re joined by our longtime favourite repeat guest, Camper Christina, to talk about her book The Space Between Lakes and the real-world experiences behind her solo canoe trips across the Canadian backcountry. She shares how she went from “I don’t want to be an author” to writing a full book in a matter of weeks, sparked by the glaring lack of women’s voices on canoe tripping shelves and the bigger wave of sexism and inequality she sees spilling into everyday life.  We dig into what solo camping safety actually feels like when you are a woman travelling alone, including the difference between being remote and being seen. Christina breaks down the mental math of access points, trains, strangers, and why many men simply have not had to think that way. We also talk about why “keeping it real” in trip reports is a safety practice, not a vibe, and how learning through courses, experience, and even public criticism builds confidence over time.  Winter camping fans get plenty too: hot tents, wood stoves, DIY gear experiments, and why eating well in camp is part comfort and part survival. Christina also gives us a peek at what’s next, from a film festival project to outdoor show presentations on storytelling and trip planning, plus her push to make those stages more diverse so more kids can see themselves outdoors.  If you enjoy backcountry camping, solo canoe tripping, winter camping tips, and thoughtful conversations about representation in the outdoors, hit play, subscribe, share this with a camping friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show. www.camperchristina.com https://www.instagram.com/camperchristina/ https://www.facebook.com/camperchristina https://www.youtube.com/@CamperChristina Support the show CONNECT WITH US AT SUPER GOOD CAMPING: Support the podcast & buy super cool SWAG: https://store.skgroupinc.com/super_good_camping/shop/home EMAIL: hi@supergoodcamping.com WEBSITE: www.supergoodcamping.com YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqFDJbFJyJ5Y-NHhFseENsQ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/super_good_camping/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/SuperGoodCampin FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SuperGoodCamping/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@supergoodcamping Support the show

  3. 4d ago

    What Actually Matters In A Backcountry Canoe Pack

    Send us Fan Mail A canoe pack can be “waterproof” on paper and still be miserable to live with at a landing. We’re reviewing the Recreational Barrel Works bag we’ve been testing as a replacement for our old North 49 dry bag, and we get specific about what matters when you’re loading a canoe, hauling to the car, and grinding through a portage.\n\nWe talk through the build and layout first: fabric on the outside that feels sturdy and easier to grab, grab handles on every side, and a web of straps and buckles that let you cinch the whole load down tight. We also dig into the small features that end up being big quality-of-life upgrades, like the top zippered pocket for maps, hats, and other quick-access essentials that don’t need to be fully waterproof.\n\nThen we get into carry and safety. We share how the padded, ventilated shoulder straps feel over time, why the chest strap flexibility helps when you’re breathing hard uphill, and how the hip straps stabilize a heavy load. Side pockets are handy but a little shallow, so we explain our approach for tying off gear like bear spray so it stays accessible without becoming a yard sale if the bag tips.\n\nFinally, we break down the standout feature: the waterproof liner. We explain how to roll and seal it properly, why filling it inside the pack makes life easier, and how the extra space up top can fit additional small dry bags for more protected storage. If you’re dialling in your canoe camping gear, hit subscribe, share the episode with a paddling buddy, and leave a review with your go-to packing tip. Support the show CONNECT WITH US AT SUPER GOOD CAMPING: Support the podcast & buy super cool SWAG: https://store.skgroupinc.com/super_good_camping/shop/home EMAIL: hi@supergoodcamping.com WEBSITE: www.supergoodcamping.com YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqFDJbFJyJ5Y-NHhFseENsQ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/super_good_camping/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/SuperGoodCampin FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SuperGoodCamping/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@supergoodcamping Support the show

  4. Nov 4

    Not A Flip Flop Campsite, Bud

    Send us Fan Mail Nine paddlers drift through a stunning Algonquin Park corridor and barely anyone is wearing a PFD, and that’s where we start. From the shoreline at the top of the Lower Barren, Tim and Thomas check in on day six of our Barren Canyon canoe trip with the kind of honest trip reporting you only get when you’re living it: cold hands, quiet mornings, day-tripper traffic, and the granite walls that make this route feel unreal. We talk through what the last stretch of the trip actually feels like when temperatures drop close to freezing at night and your sleeping bag is “good enough” but not exactly comfortable. If you’re planning shoulder-season backcountry camping in Algonquin, we dig into the small choices that keep you warmer and happier, from dry layers to smarter camp rhythm. We also share what we’re seeing on the water this weekend, plus why a capsize can happen fast even on flatwater when a breeze, a lean, and inexperience line up. Then we get practical with a campsite review for this final site: the thunderbox location and the windy walk to it, the reality of punky shoreline firewood, and what to expect from the approach with two short portages. We wrap with a clear warning about the terrain: hilly ground, roots, rocks, and a strong case for boots and a headlamp as soon as the sun drops. If you love canoe tripping, paddling safety, and real-world Algonquin route notes, you’ll feel right at home with this one. If you enjoy the trip updates, follow along, share the episode with a paddling buddy, and leave a review so more campers and canoeists can find the show. What’s your one non-negotiable piece of canoe trip safety gear? Support the show CONNECT WITH US AT SUPER GOOD CAMPING: Support the podcast & buy super cool SWAG: https://store.skgroupinc.com/super_good_camping/shop/home EMAIL: hi@supergoodcamping.com WEBSITE: www.supergoodcamping.com YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqFDJbFJyJ5Y-NHhFseENsQ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/super_good_camping/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/SuperGoodCampin FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SuperGoodCamping/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@supergoodcamping Support the show

  5. Nov 2

    Bring A Younger Pack Mule And Call It Strategy

    Send us Fan Mail Getting older changes your camping trips, whether you admit it or not, and we think that’s good news. Pamela and Tim talk through how we keep canoe camping in Canada fun, safe, and realistic as our bodies rack up a little more mileage. The spark for this conversation is our friend and paddling legend Cliff Jacobson, plus his reminder to “follow your passion” after a heart scare. That line about not being saved so you can sit around and watch TV stays with us for a reason.  We get practical fast: simple strength training for paddlers, keeping hips and shoulders mobile, and why technique matters more with age than it ever did in your 20s. We also share how our trip style has shifted from big kilometre days and constant moving to shorter days, more stay days, and more time actually enjoying the scenery. If you’re looking for senior camping tips, canoe camping for seniors, or just a smarter way to plan portages, this is the kind of planning talk that pays off on day three of a trip.  Gear is part of the puzzle, but not in a gimmicky way. We discuss lowering pack weight with better tents and sleep systems, using properly fitted portage packs, considering a tump line, and choosing routes with manageable landings and safer portages. Then we zoom out to backcountry safety: always wearing your PFD, leaving a trip plan, carrying first aid, monitoring weather, fuelling properly, and using a satellite messenger or other communication device you trust. We also talk about balance, vision, hearing, and medication side effects, because those details can matter a lot in the bush.  If you want to keep paddling for decades, listen now, share this with a camping buddy, and subscribe. After you’ve listened, leave a review and tell us what you’ve changed to keep getting outside. Support the show CONNECT WITH US AT SUPER GOOD CAMPING: Support the podcast & buy super cool SWAG: https://store.skgroupinc.com/super_good_camping/shop/home EMAIL: hi@supergoodcamping.com WEBSITE: www.supergoodcamping.com YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqFDJbFJyJ5Y-NHhFseENsQ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/super_good_camping/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/SuperGoodCampin FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SuperGoodCamping/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@supergoodcamping Support the show

  6. Oct 28

    We Missed Peak Colours But Found Quiet

    Send us Fan Mail Five hours on the road from Toronto buys a special kind of silence: no sirens, no exhaust, just water, granite, and the small sounds you forget exist until you’re back in the bush. We’re Tim and Thomas, checking in with a Trip Log from day five of our September canoe trip in Algonquin Provincial Park near Barron Canyon. It’s gorgeous out here, even if we arrived on that awkward edge where fall colours haven’t fully exploded yet. A cold snap rolls in and suddenly the forecast matters a lot more. We talk about shoulder-season camping in Ontario, what it’s like sleeping when nighttime temps flirt with freezing, and why unpredictable weather feels like the new normal. If you’re planning an Algonquin backcountry camping trip, you’ll hear the practical side of adapting on the fly: layering, sleep systems, and accepting that the best timing is often only obvious after the fact. We also get into the fun details that make a canoe trip memorable: spotting a strange purple-ringed mushroom (and why we absolutely do not eat it), putting together satisfying backcountry meals from dehydrated ingredients, and the very real problem of cooking instructions rubbing off Ziploc bags. We finish with a paddle toward the canyon’s west end, turning back when moving water and a portage make themselves known, plus a few hopeful casts that do not pay off. If you like honest camping talk, Algonquin canoe route vibes, and the simple motivation to get outside, hit play, subscribe, and share this with a friend who needs a reason to plan their next trip. After you listen, leave us a review and tell us what you always pack for cold September nights. Support the show CONNECT WITH US AT SUPER GOOD CAMPING: Support the podcast & buy super cool SWAG: https://store.skgroupinc.com/super_good_camping/shop/home EMAIL: hi@supergoodcamping.com WEBSITE: www.supergoodcamping.com YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqFDJbFJyJ5Y-NHhFseENsQ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/super_good_camping/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/SuperGoodCampin FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SuperGoodCamping/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@supergoodcamping Support the show

  7. Oct 26

    Women’s Solo Backcountry Canoeing With Church Of The Single Blade

    Send us Fan Mail A solo canoe trip can feel like freedom right up until you picture the first portage, the first night sound outside the tent, or the moment you realize there is no one to delegate to but yourself. We sit down with Kirsten Graham May, a solo backcountry canoeist and veterinarian, to get honest about what it really takes to travel alone in the backcountry and actually enjoy it. From early family trips to hard-earned skills like loading, lifting, and carrying a canoe safely, she lays out how confidence is built one practical decision at a time. We also talk about the parts of solo canoe tripping that get brushed aside, especially for women. Kirsten explains the extra safety calculations, the uncomfortable moments that can happen on route, and why representation matters in paddling culture. Her “Church of the Single Blade” started as a joke about single versus double blade paddles, but it has grown into a clear message: get yourself on the water, find your own pace, and don’t let gatekeeping shape your idea of who belongs outdoors. Then things get real with a backcountry emergency in Killarney Provincial Park. Kirsten finds an injured solo hiker who has activated a SPOT device, helps with first aid and pain management, and ends up coordinating with an air ambulance helicopter that can’t easily reach the patient. That story leads into a grounded conversation about satellite communicators like the Garmin Messenger, simple check-in routines, and building gear systems that reduce risk without turning a canoe trip into a tech project. We finish with her bucket-list plans for Quetico, the French River, and favourite paddling zones across Ontario. If you care about solo canoeing, backcountry safety, portaging, and smart canoe camping gear choices, this one will stick with you. Subscribe, share this with a paddling partner, and leave us a review, then tell us: what would make your first solo trip feel doable? Support the show CONNECT WITH US AT SUPER GOOD CAMPING: Support the podcast & buy super cool SWAG: https://store.skgroupinc.com/super_good_camping/shop/home EMAIL: hi@supergoodcamping.com WEBSITE: www.supergoodcamping.com YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqFDJbFJyJ5Y-NHhFseENsQ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/super_good_camping/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/SuperGoodCampin FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SuperGoodCamping/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@supergoodcamping Support the show

  8. Oct 21

    What If The Best Trip Is Slower

    Send us Fan Mail A stay day can feel strange if you’re used to measuring a canoe trip by distance, but that’s exactly why we hit record from Brigham Lake near Barren Canyon in Algonquin Provincial Park. The temperature drops, the fire starts early, and we let the quiet do what it does best: bring us back to ourselves. If you’re craving a realistic backcountry camping Ontario check-in, this Triplog is the sound of two campers choosing “nothing on the schedule” and meaning it. We get into the practical stuff too, because camp life is made of details. Lunch is freeze-dried shepherd’s pie, supper is Tim’s dehydrated tuna casserole, and we talk honestly about the trade-offs of dehydrated meals that include dairy. We also share a couple of classic Algonquin moments: following the sound of running water near the thunderbox, slipping on a root, and ending up butt-first in a small river, then hearing an ominous rip while chopping wood and discovering torn pants that need a patch. From there, the conversation widens into why we trip at different paces. We pass travellers, hear about student outdoor education groups, and reflect on how we used to go hard with big portages every day. Now, we’re more protective of the decompression side of canoe tripping, especially when work and the city have been loud. We also look ahead to a Teslin River to Yukon River canoe expedition where silty water can change everything, including whether filtering is even an option. You’ll also hear a few wildlife notes, including geese hanging around camp and hawks circling overhead, plus where to find us online if you want the video version. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a stay day, and leave a review with your own best tip for slowing down outside. Support the show CONNECT WITH US AT SUPER GOOD CAMPING: Support the podcast & buy super cool SWAG: https://store.skgroupinc.com/super_good_camping/shop/home EMAIL: hi@supergoodcamping.com WEBSITE: www.supergoodcamping.com YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqFDJbFJyJ5Y-NHhFseENsQ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/super_good_camping/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/SuperGoodCampin FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SuperGoodCamping/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@supergoodcamping Support the show

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Hi there! We are a blended family of four who are passionate about camping, nature, the great outdoors, physical activity, health, & being all-around good Canadians! We would love to inspire others to get outside & explore all that our beautiful country has to offer. Camping fosters an appreciation of nature, physical fitness, & emotional well-being. Despite being high-tech kids, our kids love camping! We asked them to help inspire your kids. Their creations are in our Kids section. For the adults, we would love to share our enthusiasm for camping, review some of our favourite camping gear, share recipes & menus, tips & how-to's, & anything else you may want to know about camping. Got a question about camping? Email us so we can help you & anyone else who may be wondering the same thing. We are real people, with a brutally honest bent. We don't get paid by anyone to provide a review of their product. We'll be totally frank about what we like or don't like.

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  • Creator
    Pamela and Tim Good
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    246
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Super Good Camping Podcast
  • Show Website
    Super Good Camping Podcast

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