PUSHED TO HER LIMIT (Boundary Waters Part II)

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    0:00 If you missed our last video
    0:59 The girls are put to the test
    10:23 $1,000 worth of free travel!
    11:33 Camping on a private island
    12:37 Bathroom tour
    18:23 Day 3 campground confessionals
    21:56 Nate sets a record
    31:01 Moral is low...
    34:14 We can't find anywhere to sleep
    40:32 Day 4 Couples confessions
    43:15 Showering in a waterfall
    46:51 We found the perfect campsite
    51:38 Final thoughts on the Boundary Waters
    57:16 This is how it ended
    1:01:16 Bloopers

Komentáƙe • 5K

  • @maggiealmgren7133
    @maggiealmgren7133 Pƙed 2 lety +534

    “ZEN NATE IS GONE.” that got me. 😂😂

  • @SvjetlanaDjajic
    @SvjetlanaDjajic Pƙed 2 lety +2306

    “Make yourself be a person who you want to be and not just become a person who everyone else expects you to become.” Sarah, I shed a tear while you said this. So true đŸ‘đŸ» Great attitude and congrats for showing everyone what you are made off.

    • @lifeviz28568
      @lifeviz28568 Pƙed 2 lety +10

      Totally agreed with you!!

    • @sayanbanerjee2341
      @sayanbanerjee2341 Pƙed 2 lety +12

      Thanks for highlighting this in the comments! Thats great!

    • @kvayakkath9936
      @kvayakkath9936 Pƙed 2 lety +5

      *cough*
      BS
      *cough* *cough*

    • @Accolaidia777
      @Accolaidia777 Pƙed 2 lety +12

      That’s why I’m a Christian

 want to be 
.not because I have to be

    • @stephielynn
      @stephielynn Pƙed 2 lety +2

      Yes!!! 100%

  • @emmapaul8595
    @emmapaul8595 Pƙed rokem +236

    I am a certified survival instructor and I did 42 days alone in the bush. To watch you do 6 and travel with everything makes so happy. I had to carry everything on my own and it does challenge you mentally and physically and emotionally. I know you may never see this comment, but there’s a Canadian over here cheering you on!

    • @ava.59
      @ava.59 Pƙed rokem +4

      No but I actually love this

  • @LaGrenouille09
    @LaGrenouille09 Pƙed rokem +82

    I love Nate’s canoe rantings. “Who was the first guy to eat mushrooms? Who thought that was a good idea?” 😆

  • @skyemackenzie6711
    @skyemackenzie6711 Pƙed 2 lety +909

    The "howling" is actually a bird called a loon! One of my favourite sounds when I'm camping, they're all over Canada

    • @00bubba1
      @00bubba1 Pƙed 2 lety +37

      Lol I was at the loon part and was going to comment on it first thing I see is your comment.

    • @kristamurakami2177
      @kristamurakami2177 Pƙed 2 lety +90

      Hahaha. As a Minnesotan, I was dying laughing when she thought the loon was a wolf 😆😆😆

    • @CarterColbenson
      @CarterColbenson Pƙed 2 lety +14

      I know I was getting mad when they were saying wolfs

    • @therealderk3639
      @therealderk3639 Pƙed 2 lety +8

      Oh good I’m not the only one that’s going to correct her. Loon!

    • @widrakie
      @widrakie Pƙed 2 lety +7

      @@kristamurakami2177 SAME!!!!

  • @chrisssyt3332
    @chrisssyt3332 Pƙed 2 lety +977

    Nates incredible zen speech whilst carrying the canoe was truly inspiring

    • @oliviacarriveau
      @oliviacarriveau Pƙed 2 lety +5

      I need to hear more of this!

    • @mariealp
      @mariealp Pƙed 2 lety +7

      Literally came to comment the same thing. He was so focused & Kara cheering him on was too cute

    • @angellhamusherpa9135
      @angellhamusherpa9135 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      @@oliviacarriveau I was just thinking the same 😆

    • @catrinaperdiz9742
      @catrinaperdiz9742 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Hahahaha yessss lol

    • @Harpa-sk3cq
      @Harpa-sk3cq Pƙed rokem +1

      There called march flys😂😂😂 they hurt so bad 😅

  • @torikorn4956
    @torikorn4956 Pƙed 2 lety +152

    When Dusty said that seeing how clean the BWCA is gives him a little faith in humanity that we care about the environment made me so happy. Makes me proud of being a Minnesotan 😁

    • @Simplefng
      @Simplefng Pƙed rokem +4

      You guys have the best conservation culture.

  • @leesue8752
    @leesue8752 Pƙed rokem +99

    I love how unapologetically joyful Sarah is over her victory on the canoe portage 😊

  • @hellosunshine305
    @hellosunshine305 Pƙed 2 lety +1490

    I’d just like to say I literally didn’t even notice Kara wasn’t wearing makeup that whole time. Kara, you are beautiful!♄

    • @marriedblis
      @marriedblis Pƙed 2 lety +20

      Tho Kara, if you want to check out micro blading your brows, I 100% LOVE mine! Had chemo and my lashes and brows didn’t grow back as full. Do what you want for you regardless!

    • @kristinbaker5437
      @kristinbaker5437 Pƙed 2 lety +7

      Ita! I always think Kara looks great!

    • @TonyByrneIreland
      @TonyByrneIreland Pƙed 2 lety +12

      wow big deal...

    • @tabethabond7932
      @tabethabond7932 Pƙed 2 lety +2

      So beautiful Kara đŸ„°

    • @helenashton6375
      @helenashton6375 Pƙed 2 lety +4

      Karas beautiful without make up, inside and out! Loved your honesty Kara and loved these two videos too 😀

  • @meglawv6150
    @meglawv6150 Pƙed 2 lety +459

    The “wolves” you heard were actually loons they are a bird, kinda like a duck. They are pretty common in the boundary waters.

    • @Emilydawg
      @Emilydawg Pƙed 2 lety +24

      Yup! Definitely loons!

    • @trinagreene762
      @trinagreene762 Pƙed 2 lety +23

      1000% Loons.

    • @williammoelgaard7325
      @williammoelgaard7325 Pƙed 2 lety +22

      They address it later in the video

    • @amyrudolph1090
      @amyrudolph1090 Pƙed 2 lety +16

      Oh my gosh, that cracked me up. You adorable little city slickers you...I love you guys! đŸ˜„đŸ„°

    • @michelleg9816
      @michelleg9816 Pƙed 2 lety +35

      As a Minnesotan, I diiiiiied laughing when they said wolves.

  • @julieannelissehyland9205
    @julieannelissehyland9205 Pƙed rokem +97

    That wholesome Sarah and Nate bonding moment before the Day 3 Confessionals is ADORABLE đŸ„ș😭

    • @user_bh1lf3ul7m
      @user_bh1lf3ul7m Pƙed rokem

      Do you mean Kara and Nate?

    • @julieannelissehyland9205
      @julieannelissehyland9205 Pƙed rokem

      @@user_bh1lf3ul7m no! Sarah and Nate. Sarah is Dusty’s wife 😊

    • @Lyrics-374
      @Lyrics-374 Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci

      Yeah it was so sweet

    • @user_bh1lf3ul7m
      @user_bh1lf3ul7m Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci

      @@julieannelissehyland9205 bro I didn’t say that at all see all I said was that people still comment on old videos too that all I said ur confusing yourself with me

  • @jennifermalech
    @jennifermalech Pƙed 2 lety +34

    "I'm like a turtle, this is my home," had me cracking up. Nate, those mantras were absolute gold. Way to persevere you guys+show us that we really can accomplish anything we set our minds to! Loved this series!

  • @Jenayameier
    @Jenayameier Pƙed 2 lety +717

    Heheh the “wolves” are actually loons! They’re all over the North and Canada :) kinda of like a duck but prettier!

    • @alishazink9319
      @alishazink9319 Pƙed 2 lety +91

      had to come to the comments just for this lol!!

    • @colejarvis666
      @colejarvis666 Pƙed 2 lety +46

      Hahaha i was gonna say...
      That's too funny... Wolves... 😂😂

    • @elizabethahearn6038
      @elizabethahearn6038 Pƙed 2 lety +12

      Came to say this!

    • @bthiessen69
      @bthiessen69 Pƙed 2 lety +19

      I was coming to the comments just to tell people that's a loon haha

    • @rachelfranck5598
      @rachelfranck5598 Pƙed 2 lety +13

      Lol had to say the same! Couldn't help myself! Loons have the most beautiful calls 💕

  • @SharingtheRoad
    @SharingtheRoad Pƙed 2 lety +477

    A one hour super-special?! What did we do to deserve this?! Can we expect a full-length feature film in the future?!

    • @Ok-lu8gx
      @Ok-lu8gx Pƙed 2 lety +1

      ok

    • @TheAwkwardTourists
      @TheAwkwardTourists Pƙed 2 lety +18

      If I saw an hour vlog from anyone else, I would be saying uggghhhhh but it flies by with K&N!

    • @jaz295
      @jaz295 Pƙed 2 lety +7

      I know we feel so spoiled with an hour special. 😍😍

    • @ClaireandMichael
      @ClaireandMichael Pƙed 2 lety +2

      We were thinking the same thing. Love it!

    • @sujitmahadik8392
      @sujitmahadik8392 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      I would totally watch that one too....!! First day first show 😀

  • @Murflyn
    @Murflyn Pƙed 2 lety +54

    nate cracked me up with his zen monologue. "i am a turtle, this is my home"

  • @llamabahama7721
    @llamabahama7721 Pƙed 2 lety +555

    18:13 Kara saying “We aren’t positive they’re wolves but like what else could they be?” Me yelling at my phone “ iTs a LoOn!!!” 😁
    Love your videos❀

    • @Pistolita221
      @Pistolita221 Pƙed 2 lety +13

      I was thinking the exact same thing!

    • @kitsunrise3711
      @kitsunrise3711 Pƙed 2 lety +10

      Same XD

    • @dinaboie
      @dinaboie Pƙed 2 lety +10

      I was yelling “its a loon” too.

    • @theprodigytm63
      @theprodigytm63 Pƙed 2 lety +16

      I was literally screaming the same thing. As a Canadian that sound is embodied in my veins

    • @grassurmom5500
      @grassurmom5500 Pƙed 2 lety +2

      right when she said that i read this omg

  • @SamanthaAndGray
    @SamanthaAndGray Pƙed 2 lety +421

    Me, exhausted after carrying groceries up the stairs, decides to relax and watch CZcams, only to see this video of Kara hiking while carrying an entire boat on her back

    • @isabelleshepherd9552
      @isabelleshepherd9552 Pƙed 2 lety +4

      This is me 😆

    • @alagator809
      @alagator809 Pƙed 2 lety +3

      Same

    • @degunver7672
      @degunver7672 Pƙed 2 lety +2

      I carried the laundry basket downstairs today and felt accomplished 😆 oh boy , I would not have lasted a single day on this canoe trip!

    • @Roadmap2Adventures
      @Roadmap2Adventures Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Hahaha love this! I’m SO impressed with Kara for carrying the canoe on her back for so long.

  • @paa2464
    @paa2464 Pƙed 2 lety +284

    Loved it when you talked about how you regretted first worrying about the equipment instead of Kara. We all have these guilty thoughts, which are totally ok!! its very freeing to say it out loud and then forgive yourself for it

    • @KissMyBiscuits
      @KissMyBiscuits Pƙed 2 lety +12

      Yeah, that was real and I was impressed he kept it in.

  • @MattyMcFarlane
    @MattyMcFarlane Pƙed 2 lety +90

    Y’all, dusty is exactly the kind of energy I would want on a wilderness trip. If he’s accepting new friends, or even just a travel buddy, let me know!

  • @ZombicidalMadMom81
    @ZombicidalMadMom81 Pƙed rokem +50

    I don't think kara knows Sarah was quoting Yoda from Star Wars w/ the "Do or do not there is no try" and I love her for it lol this is such a great group, I'd give my right pinkie to have ppl of my own like this

  • @alyssabrolsma3854
    @alyssabrolsma3854 Pƙed 2 lety +300

    Watching them think a loon call = wolf howl (while I’m at a lake listening to loons) is the best 😁

  • @squarepegroundearth
    @squarepegroundearth Pƙed 2 lety +225

    Nates positive self talk while portaging the canoe is cracking me up, similar to hikers inner dialogue during a crappy part of trail

    • @janewarren9546
      @janewarren9546 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Kara, you are hearing loons on the lake.

    • @jadedalidowicz1313
      @jadedalidowicz1313 Pƙed 2 lety

      I end up mumbling ‘just one more step’ which turns into many when in a rough patch while hiking.

  • @GabrielleHayes1921
    @GabrielleHayes1921 Pƙed 2 lety +25

    Nate feeling bad for not first worrying about Kara, I can relate, we all do that because we don't automatically assume the person we love is hurt, it doesn't make it right but it definitely happens to all of us, all we can do is try and learn from that and do better in future.
    It actually reminded me of when I was a little girl and I slid into 2nd base and I couldn't move because I sprained my ankle hitting the base, everyone got up and my mom and coach rushed to me but my dad stayed sitting, he told me later he regretted that because he didn't know I was that hurt, he said he knew me and I was tough so he was confident I was just going to get back up and shake it off and told me he was sorry. Sometimes we see the people we love be so strong and carry so many mountains that when they do fall down and get hurt we don't think it's that bad because we've seen what they can handle and so we don't stop to think that maybe they need a break or maybe they need help. So long as we understand what we did and apologize I think it's alright, things happen and we can't take it back but we can move forward with a lesson well learned.

  • @jenny4ynwa895
    @jenny4ynwa895 Pƙed 2 lety +82

    Kara -“Now we just need some noodes,”
    Nate- “noodes..?”
    Kara “ Noodles” obviously ha

    • @disenabled
      @disenabled Pƙed 2 lety +11

      followed by the disappointing "oh"

    • @savannahkaeb315
      @savannahkaeb315 Pƙed 2 lety +2

      Yesssss I literally died laughing 😅😅

    • @lisasquire2420
      @lisasquire2420 Pƙed 2 lety +2

      @@disenabled 😂😂😂yes

  • @764blahblahblah
    @764blahblahblah Pƙed 2 lety +505

    "Now just need some noods!"
    "Nudes?"
    "Noodles!"
    "Oh."
    Why did Nate sound sad?đŸ€ŁđŸ€Ł

    • @micro11.
      @micro11. Pƙed 2 lety +9

      maybe that's why they have low moral

    • @b0t549
      @b0t549 Pƙed 2 lety +15

      @@micro11. my guy nate gets no pus...

    • @isabelleshepherd9552
      @isabelleshepherd9552 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      đŸ€ŁđŸ€Ł

    • @hflad
      @hflad Pƙed 2 lety +1

      You know exactly why

    • @TheBluemindedGod
      @TheBluemindedGod Pƙed 2 lety +11

      I think it's less being sad and more being surprised by what he thought he was hearing?

  • @catherinew472
    @catherinew472 Pƙed 2 lety +80

    i couldn’t help but giggle as they talked about the “wolves” knowing they are loons (minnesota’s state bird)

    • @meghanmcphail830
      @meghanmcphail830 Pƙed 2 lety +3

      i was scrolling waiting for someone to say this ahah

    • @vikingsvoyageurs6730
      @vikingsvoyageurs6730 Pƙed 2 lety

      @Dub Ya We have real wolves in MN that we've heard in the BWCA many times. Also have moose in Bdub.

    • @loriejohnson8706
      @loriejohnson8706 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      When my daughter was little and while camping we would fall asleep listening to the cry of the loons and she was always concerned and wanted to know why they cried

    • @Strict2426
      @Strict2426 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      I have a house out on lake George in upstate New York and I love waking up really early in the morning and sitting on the dock watching the sunrise over the mountains and listening to the loons

  • @y.l.2465
    @y.l.2465 Pƙed 2 lety +14

    Sarah has the best personality! I died with all her things.

  • @amirahalexis8636
    @amirahalexis8636 Pƙed 2 lety +32

    Kara’s Laugh makes everything more funny than it already is 😂

  • @sarahtripp1968
    @sarahtripp1968 Pƙed 2 lety +278

    "AnD NeITheR ArE mY SHoULDeRs !!!"
    "Oh i said i wouldnt bro up"
    "and neither are my shoulders"
    LOL i love you guys

  • @eyeclammedu
    @eyeclammedu Pƙed 2 lety +185

    Kara you looked amazing without makeup, don’t ever let anyone make you feel inferior without your consent, you’re beautiful and one of a kind. 💜💜💜

    • @BIGNICKELL1
      @BIGNICKELL1 Pƙed 2 lety +7

      Many here agree with you wholeheartedly.

    • @starrgamer13
      @starrgamer13 Pƙed 2 lety +4

      Yes!!! Also, love the Elinor Roosevelt quote! A classy lady and so is Kara!!!

  • @zoedingo3778
    @zoedingo3778 Pƙed 2 lety +8

    Kara I’m only eleven but your such an inspiration to all girls and woman believing in your self to carry that canoe and never giving up on doing all that stuff in the trip love u all and wish u a good year

  • @DD-hb9gr
    @DD-hb9gr Pƙed 2 lety +34

    Love seeing the confessionals in these multi-day adventures - we see how you reflect on your days, struggles and successes alike 💜

  • @katherineleemckay8576
    @katherineleemckay8576 Pƙed 2 lety +302

    My favorite part was, by far, the existential crisis Nate was having while carrying the canoe. That speech made me laugh, while also making me wonder about the points he made😂 love you guys, can’t wait for you to come to Michigan!!

    • @anothercheryladventure9387
      @anothercheryladventure9387 Pƙed 2 lety

      Hubby no u would help me . Proud but I
      I yes u wood help me.

    • @frankiethefish73
      @frankiethefish73 Pƙed 2 lety

      Someone needs to develop a better way to carry a canoe. I've felt this pain as well while portaging. The first few hundred feet are fine, and them the pain builds and builds as it feels like your entire upper torso skeleton is being crushed.

    • @timcarrington5977
      @timcarrington5977 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Zen Nate is gone!!!!! 😂

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      @TheProposal-zh8um Pƙed 2 lety

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    • @fumingarcher7460
      @fumingarcher7460 Pƙed 2 lety

      D

  • @supremelyeducated3273
    @supremelyeducated3273 Pƙed 2 lety +263

    The fact that we get free travel documentaries on CZcams by Kara and Nate is truly a gift 👍 👍 👍

  • @lucied8684
    @lucied8684 Pƙed 2 lety +12

    nate being so calm had me laughing so hard especially the animal references and when he said AND NEITHER ARE MY SHOULDERS and then remembered to not bro up

  • @70foolio
    @70foolio Pƙed 2 lety +7

    Sleepy and speechless Kara never gets old. Just don’t ask questions until she gets her coffee.☕

  • @melissarobinson9618
    @melissarobinson9618 Pƙed 2 lety +216

    Nate is so funny and inspiring
    "I'm a turtle"... "Who found out mushrooms are edible?" lol

  • @annettie
    @annettie Pƙed 2 lety +370

    Sarah killed it! She is so fun to watch and did a great job planning a really incredible trip!

    • @llochen
      @llochen Pƙed 2 lety +5

      Absolutely! Having planned a BWCA trip she did pretty amazing for never having been there. A lot of us who live here get to have a “mentor” the first time we go! Great job you guys!!

  • @kriss1292
    @kriss1292 Pƙed 2 lety +14

    I loved watching this Boundry Waters trip. Being a Minnesotan, I felt your pain the first night when the mosquitos arrived like an army of invading vampires. I enjoyed both videos. You guys do an amazing job getting camera footage and then editing it all into a beautiful story. Thank you for all of your hard work.

  • @KaltrinaDemiri
    @KaltrinaDemiri Pƙed 2 lety +4

    I don't think I would be able to carry a canoe as the girls did. Major props to them.

  • @J3nnster
    @J3nnster Pƙed 2 lety +97

    As a native Minnesotan... my daughter and I laughed when you called the Loons... wolves. đŸ€Ł

    • @pr8825
      @pr8825 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Yes

    • @amandatowner8720
      @amandatowner8720 Pƙed 2 lety +6

      Haha! I’m sitting here tell hung at the TV
”it’s a loon. Coyotes and wolves don’t come out during the day.” Also, a Born and raised Minnesotan!

    • @pr8825
      @pr8825 Pƙed 2 lety

      @@amandatowner8720 Facts

    • @garonsutherland7912
      @garonsutherland7912 Pƙed 2 lety

      fr 😂

    • @BethAllan
      @BethAllan Pƙed 2 lety +1

      As a Canadian I laughed over and over again. đŸ€Ł

  • @alexanderlord-flynn7507
    @alexanderlord-flynn7507 Pƙed 2 lety +140

    Sarah and Dusty are so amazing! Can’t wait to see your next adventure with them. They have such a great energy added to you both. Very lucky to have each other!!

  • @laurajahr355
    @laurajahr355 Pƙed 2 lety +29

    Fun fact the “wolves” are actually Loons! They are a kind of duck I believe. I’m from Minnesota and we see and hear them all the time😊

  • @kristyboule8768
    @kristyboule8768 Pƙed 15 dny

    I literally was tearing up when Kara and Sarah were so thrilled with the canoe carry. impressive women!!

  • @omgitsjay-9767
    @omgitsjay-9767 Pƙed 2 lety +165

    I really LOVE Sarah's energy! By day 3 her personality shined threw!

  • @meghanjane
    @meghanjane Pƙed 2 lety +64

    "oh my gosh, he smelled our charcuterie" absolutely killed me. great editing - so funny

  • @dylandavis4074
    @dylandavis4074 Pƙed 2 lety +4

    Kara talking about not taking any photos or having cell service- "I feel like it's changed me." That comment right there is why I love taking people on their first multi-day backpacking trip or river trip. The realization people have with themselves when they are disconnected from everything else. Just seeing these people who are so displaced from themselves because of the world their surrounded by, somewhat find themselves, is the meaning of doing trips like this.

  • @oliverbush3877
    @oliverbush3877 Pƙed 2 měsĂ­ci +1

    Is it just me who likes to come back and watch these videos? This looks so much fun

  • @salanicus
    @salanicus Pƙed 2 lety +156

    Best long version edit ever!!! LOVE IT FROM START TO FINISH GUYS. Hat's off to you Kara. Every edit and music choice was perfect, feels like a movie😃 Sending Best Wishes and Blessings from your Gulf Coast friends:)

    • @KaraandNate
      @KaraandNate  Pƙed 2 lety +18

      Thanks friends!!! ☀

    • @mallori6610
      @mallori6610 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      I agree! Loved every minute of it which is surprising! I didn’t think I’d watch the entire hour but it kept my attention! Had they cut out anything else it wouldn’t be the same!!!

  • @DF-ug5mz
    @DF-ug5mz Pƙed 2 lety +155

    It’s so bizarre when you trek over land borders. The fact that nature doesn’t notice nationalities and there’s just a small post where countries meet really puts into perspective how strongly the world is shaped by us humans.

    • @TheAwkwardTourists
      @TheAwkwardTourists Pƙed 2 lety +7

      The first time we crossed a border in Europe over land, where they have the Schengen agreement and the borders are relatively 'free', it was very strange crossing into another country without guards, lines, passports, etc. We hardly noticed except there was a sign haha

    • @katiem6620
      @katiem6620 Pƙed 2 lety +2

      I didn't even think about that until reading this comment, you're absolutely right.

    • @Thomas-zk1eo
      @Thomas-zk1eo Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Lol there planta

    • @hazelpop8453
      @hazelpop8453 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Hi

  • @rockstargirl333
    @rockstargirl333 Pƙed 2 lety

    It totally looks like a reclining chair in the bloopers. I love to be able to watch Kara and Nate do these adventures and in this one especially it seemed so adventurous yet peaceful! Such an adventure to enjoy.

  • @lauramoore8823
    @lauramoore8823 Pƙed 2 lety

    I love seeing this! This is a perfect blend of rafting trip and backpacking! On a rafting trip, you have SO much stuff, sometimes we set up wall tents for 20, a full kitchen setup, water purification, an entire groover, etc. But with backpacking you have to be so cautious about how much everything weighs. So cool!

  • @novenebainter6866
    @novenebainter6866 Pƙed 2 lety +64

    I can’t lie the girls had me laughing so hard when they first put on the canoe. Girl power is a thing. Thanks for sharing your journey.

  • @njimenez124
    @njimenez124 Pƙed 2 lety +62

    Can’t stop laughing when Nate was at the bro part and then going back to zen đŸ€ŁđŸ€ŁđŸ€Ł

  • @lovetorprasad
    @lovetorprasad Pƙed 2 lety +2

    This channel is the best because of exactly what Nate said, the balance between the luxury and the adventure challenges is exactly what keeps you fun to watch!! I love that Kara thought the loons were coyotes or wolves, so cute! And Nates zen mode lately has been amazing. Your hard work really shows!!!

  • @juliahatter8734
    @juliahatter8734 Pƙed rokem +1

    I come back to these videos so often. Love all the videos with Sarah and Dusty; Sarah is such a badass and I love her attitude!! Y’all are the best, thanks for being my go-to comfort CZcams channel 😊

  • @amber-jadelong8474
    @amber-jadelong8474 Pƙed 2 lety +55

    The fact that Nate corrected himself about caring for Kara instead of the electronics/equipment, I refuse to settle for anything less when looking for a man in future! đŸ€
    But I will also say, there’s nothing wrong with worrying about the electronics hitting the water! I would be thinking the same thing

    • @ahmedkamalhasin2070
      @ahmedkamalhasin2070 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Of course. Without those, we wouldn't have been able to enjoy this beautiful video. Also, that's part of their livelihood.

  • @laurenhughes5158
    @laurenhughes5158 Pƙed 2 lety +269

    Sarah’s laugh is so amazing! Instantly brings a smile to my face

  • @stalesunday
    @stalesunday Pƙed 2 lety +1

    you look radiant without makeup. your beautiful sunny spirit shines through so brightly that i can't imagine anyone noticing anything else anyways.

  • @SrinathLahiru
    @SrinathLahiru Pƙed 2 lety +7

    One of my favourite CZcams couples! Always bring me a good vibe, thanks kara and nate. Much love from Sri Lanka đŸ‡±đŸ‡°

  • @aaronshanekatz
    @aaronshanekatz Pƙed 2 lety +66

    I love how they say it is howling coyotes haha, as a camper in Canada, those are Loons. my FAVOURITE sound in nature

    • @cheridanviolet8638
      @cheridanviolet8638 Pƙed 2 lety +7

      Same I laughed so hard. I forget Loons aren’t everyone lol 😆 yooper here đŸ‘‹đŸŒ

    • @julieclarke3168
      @julieclarke3168 Pƙed 2 lety +5

      â˜ș exactly what I was thinking. They were loons!!

    • @sshine3817
      @sshine3817 Pƙed 2 lety +3

      Yessss!!! Thankyou for this comment !! 🇹🇩🇹🇩

    • @mircat28
      @mircat28 Pƙed 2 lety +3

      I don't even camp and I called them loons. I remember them from On Golden Pond.

    • @gtmc
      @gtmc Pƙed 2 lety

      Yeah, they come to a realization at the end of the video :)

  • @rissarooni
    @rissarooni Pƙed 2 lety +23

    omg nate reflecting on his split decision to care about Kara or the electronics bagđŸ„ș love yall❀

  • @kimnoakes9958
    @kimnoakes9958 Pƙed 2 lety +3

    Loved this so much! Great job everybody! Kara didn’t even notice you didn’t have makeup on! It just goes to show that we never see ourselves the same as others! You are beautiful inside and out and coming from a 50 year old women don’t worry about the small stuff. Moments like this trip are everything in the long run!

  • @rebeccapearce311
    @rebeccapearce311 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Sara, your mental fortitude got you through it and it was amazing to see and you totally inspired Kara. I'll keep remembering your (and Yoda's) words "There is not try, there is only do" - amazing!

  • @lesleymaciel2100
    @lesleymaciel2100 Pƙed 2 lety +142

    Kara, what attracted me the most about your channel is your “Down to Earthiness”. It’s important to be true to yourself, thanks for showing us the raw uncut reality moments too (no makeup). You’re human and you’re a true inspiration and definitely a woman of virtue. Grateful for the quality content. Nate you never fail to make me laugh!

  • @sabrespinner
    @sabrespinner Pƙed 2 lety +165

    Kara, the “howling” are loons. Black and white swimming birds.

    • @vaultlife7110
      @vaultlife7110 Pƙed 2 lety +7

      They addressed this at the end of the video, so they are aware.

    • @ania5038
      @ania5038 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Yeah I was thinking that too but Kara got me confused lol

    • @tinysealooter
      @tinysealooter Pƙed 2 lety +6

      Lol I was definitely chuckling at this Kara thinking that loons were wolves!

    • @yaboispongebob4724
      @yaboispongebob4724 Pƙed 2 lety +2

      our good old state bird

  • @leestaniszewski7236
    @leestaniszewski7236 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Taking that moment to be Kind by saying you guys are so fun and entertaining. I am a 61 year old who physically could not do 90% of what you do so I am living vicariously through you guys. The beer at the end looked so good and was well deserved.

  • @dennisenicole5805
    @dennisenicole5805 Pƙed 2 lety +4

    Sara's positivity!! I can't get enough đŸ„°

  • @daphnegarcia2322
    @daphnegarcia2322 Pƙed 2 lety +72

    “I said I wasn’t going to bro up” 😂😂😂 I love how you guys are with each other

  • @lourdesgallegos7508
    @lourdesgallegos7508 Pƙed 2 lety +118

    Kara: “We don’t try, we do!” Women everywhere: Yeah, baby! You go!!

  • @richg4051
    @richg4051 Pƙed 2 lety +2

    Kara talking about being outside for 3 days and loving it, Just imaging a few hundred years ago people lived their whole lives outside all over America. I often think about how life was lived at different times and places it is quite amazing what the human has been through.

  • @rfolsom70
    @rfolsom70 Pƙed 2 lety +4

    You captured the BWCA perfectly. Sarah did a great job planning and adding commentary.

  • @Lyssawilcox
    @Lyssawilcox Pƙed 2 lety +45

    Nate talking to himself during the longest portage had me cracking up. It’s exactly what I do when I’m trying to push through something. Just talk and talk and talk to myself until I make it through 😂

    • @sizakelembekushe2968
      @sizakelembekushe2968 Pƙed 2 lety

      I also do this. Talk to myself to distract myself. I sometimes also sing.

  • @JoelSaundersFingerstyle
    @JoelSaundersFingerstyle Pƙed 2 lety +75

    *loon calls*
    Kara: “there may or may not be a wolf on this island”
    Welcome to Canada! ❀ 🇹🇩

    • @vaughnabbey3054
      @vaughnabbey3054 Pƙed 2 lety +3

      That’s one loony wolf!

    • @SimsRus1998
      @SimsRus1998 Pƙed 2 lety +2

      From Minnesota and I literally went to the comment section just to see if someone said something about Kara calling the loon a wolf 😆

    • @jennahoran8647
      @jennahoran8647 Pƙed 2 lety +2

      I’m dying 😂 Loons are also really common in the Adirondacks (upstate New York), and we’ve got a baby loon on our lake this year!

    • @jlemonofficial
      @jlemonofficial Pƙed 2 lety

      @@SimsRus1998 ha, that's why I'm here too.

  • @troublewithtriton8529
    @troublewithtriton8529 Pƙed 2 lety

    You guys are amazing,,it’s a great feeling to get out of your comfort zone and get back to nature. When you finished your trip with a treat it reminded me of the time I carried a watermelon for three days of a four day hike, the kids were awestruck when I pulled it out and started cutting it up

  • @jeremyadlermusic
    @jeremyadlermusic Pƙed 2 lety +2

    Kara we all have insecurities, but I can truly tell you that you come across as one of the most wonderful souls on this planet. Your genuine enthusiasm and appreciation for everything is so heartwarming and we are so grateful for you and Nate for teaching us about the world in such a positive way. And anyone who makes fun of your eyebrows can f*** off

  • @degunver7672
    @degunver7672 Pƙed 2 lety +103

    Looking forward to more Sarah adventures!
    She did a great job planning, organizing, and was a total STAR 🌟 on this trip.

    • @aleta5873
      @aleta5873 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Loved Sarah cracking up at her charred on the bottom meal(s) even though she'd been "hangry". (Wish her hubby would cut his funky hair though, he'd look more handsome).

  • @jessicaflamond6440
    @jessicaflamond6440 Pƙed 2 lety +217

    I knew it was loon's as soon as I heard it. Kara is like "it's definitely wolves" and I'm thinking, what am I not hearing ?😂 love you guys!!

    • @benhavens9682
      @benhavens9682 Pƙed 2 lety +2

      Yeah, she doesn't know anything and it's kinda annoying

    • @jessicaflamond6440
      @jessicaflamond6440 Pƙed 2 lety +17

      @@benhavens9682 They all thought it was wolves. lol why are you even here if you think she is so annoying?

    • @benhavens9682
      @benhavens9682 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      @@jessicaflamond6440 I like the guy, I think he is fine. This is really the first time checking out their channel with the boundary waters series and it just seems like she just doesn't have common sense with some things. Not trying to be necessarily rude but it's just not the personality type I would enjoy watching. It's fine though, there's plenty of other good channels out there.

    • @jessicaflamond6440
      @jessicaflamond6440 Pƙed 2 lety +16

      @@benhavens9682 knowing animal sounds isn't common sense. Maybe look at their other videos before judging both Kara and Nate based on 2 videos.

    • @CrazyStranger11
      @CrazyStranger11 Pƙed 2 lety

      @@benhavens9682 I'm inclined to agree with you. I've come across some of their other videos in the past, but thought I'd check this one out having just come back from the boundary waters myself. I wouldn't like to run into them there.

  • @latebluebird
    @latebluebird Pƙed rokem

    When nate talked about the dumb things we say sometimes that we immediately regret as soon as they comes out of our mouths.. seeing it happen to somebody else who acknowledged it and corrected himself after the fact made me learn to be a little bit more kind to myself. Thanks for that brother.

  • @Frmjoandcharlie
    @Frmjoandcharlie Pƙed 2 lety +2

    I feel you on the eyebrows! I have very sparse ones naturally but I just got them microbladed and it’s the best thing ever!!

  • @DonnaBentleys
    @DonnaBentleys Pƙed 2 lety +70

    I have just broken up with my boyfriend and can’t stop crying. When I watch these videos, the pain stops for the time being. đŸ„°

    • @matthewmiller4691
      @matthewmiller4691 Pƙed 2 lety +8

      i hope everything gets better for you

    • @brodyca1898
      @brodyca1898 Pƙed 2 lety

      For me it’s the opposite but it’s so entertaining

  • @TheeJavv
    @TheeJavv Pƙed 2 lety +66

    As much as I love watching you two travel alone, I love the vibe Dusty and Sarah bring. I can't wait to see the adventures to come! Also I would love you guys collab with Eamon & Bec!

    • @southpawdj
      @southpawdj Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Yes absolutely! They both seemed so camera ready, They'll fit in anytime.

    • @TheeJavv
      @TheeJavv Pƙed 2 lety

      @@southpawdj I also loved how pure and honest they were. Lol

  • @tanyalippre7729
    @tanyalippre7729 Pƙed 2 lety

    I love you guys and how the four of you get along an work through all different kinds of things. Love ya

  • @richardtruesdell8289
    @richardtruesdell8289 Pƙed rokem

    I have never had SO MUCH FUN watching you two couples on your journey, I will be hooked on these adventures from now on. I think I've had as much fun as y'all did, thank you from Adkins Texas

  • @bsquared3380
    @bsquared3380 Pƙed 2 lety +301

    Hahaha as someone from “the north” (MI) it’s hilarious witnessing people experience Loons for the first time. Hahaha wolfs/coyotes.. love these two episodes!! Keep it up

    • @kevo5903
      @kevo5903 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      My first reaction when I went to Maine

    • @allysonporter1492
      @allysonporter1492 Pƙed 2 lety +16

      😂😂😂 I couldn’t help but laugh every time she referred to the loons as wolves!! I grew up in Minnesota and just kept trying to tell her thru the screen “those are loons!!” Glad I wasn’t the only one who noticed this!

    • @rairisonfire
      @rairisonfire Pƙed 2 lety +4

      SO glad someone else made this comment. I couldn’t believe she thought these beautiful loon calls were wolves 😂

    • @TheMrsburnsy
      @TheMrsburnsy Pƙed 2 lety

      As a kid I thought loons were coyotes/wolf like creatures and was so embarrassed when I realized they were birds lol

    • @mocat1
      @mocat1 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      @@allysonporter1492 I’m from Ontario, and spent many summers in Kilarney and Algonquin. I was trying to do the same. 😂

  • @AlyssaWard
    @AlyssaWard Pƙed 2 lety +66

    Not going to lie, I was bummed last week with no new video but an hour long video sure makes up for it! Thank you Kara & Nate! đŸ€—

    • @TheAwkwardTourists
      @TheAwkwardTourists Pƙed 2 lety +2

      Same! I feel like it was especially hard to wait considering this is a part 2 haha!

    • @mylittlesuperhero581
      @mylittlesuperhero581 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Same i was so bummed but this totally makes up for last weekđŸ€ŁđŸ˜

  • @a.m.8451
    @a.m.8451 Pƙed 2 lety +3

    This is such a blessing to watch! You people are great and extremely impressive work here! You're all so cool, keep being so motivating, thanks guys, love to watch your videos :)

  • @llochen
    @llochen Pƙed 2 lety

    I loved these videos and totally applaud you all for taking on this trip. As a Minnesotan who loves the North Country and the Boundary Waters it was so fun to hear you all saying out loud the many thought that have gone through my head while portaging a canoe or carrying a pack 300 rods! It’s a pretty amazing experience and I’m glad you were able to do it! Cheers to you!

  • @cortlagasse7420
    @cortlagasse7420 Pƙed 2 lety +69

    This series does such an amazing job of capturing the essence of being outdoors for an extended period of time. You did such a great job of recognizing the ups and downs that are the reality of spending that much time with those you love (like the bike trip in Colorado) but inevitably cements those relationships. You guys rock! #humanisimperfect

  • @tinalouisehenderson8545
    @tinalouisehenderson8545 Pƙed 2 lety +19

    I couldn't stop giggling at Kara when she heard the "wolves". Having grown up in Canada, the sound of Loons is representative of being in wilderness. So proud of the women for carrying those canoes!!! The biting bugs were more than likely deer or horse flies (both SUCK). Nate, your recognition of what happened with the electronics shows how self aware you really are and why the two of you are such a wonderful couple. So happy to see the Snickers come out at the end!!! Well done all four of you!!!

  • @simoneconsciousobserver3105
    @simoneconsciousobserver3105 Pƙed 3 měsĂ­ci

    This one of my favorite video's of these two. I really like the luxury stuff but for some reason all that nature was so serene. All that disconnection probably contributed to their really good attitudes along with practicing mind over matter. One of the great lessons for us to master.

  • @libbyt5869
    @libbyt5869 Pƙed 2 lety

    I miss going there so much. Their adventures reminds me of our early trips.

  • @arleightrainor5051
    @arleightrainor5051 Pƙed 2 lety +29

    I find it so sweet he makes and brings her coffee each morning.

    • @83xr100
      @83xr100 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      yea that would be the best every morning

  • @rachelpouvave2705
    @rachelpouvave2705 Pƙed 2 lety +77

    It’s only 5 minutes in and, I’m laughing so hard. I love K & N. My Sunday is now made. These two are couples goals along with Dusty & Sarah. ♄

    • @Ok-lu8gx
      @Ok-lu8gx Pƙed 2 lety

      ok

    • @TheAwkwardTourists
      @TheAwkwardTourists Pƙed 2 lety +2

      It's such a great way to start off a Sunday morning!

    • @katiem6620
      @katiem6620 Pƙed 2 lety +2

      Eamon and bec too! Love them all

    • @rachelpouvave2705
      @rachelpouvave2705 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      @@katiem6620, Yess, I love them too!!

    • @katiem6620
      @katiem6620 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      @@rachelpouvave2705 they're all couple and life goals đŸ™‚â€ïž

  • @sanstar2007
    @sanstar2007 Pƙed 2 měsĂ­ci

    You guys are so fun to watch! Thank you so much for sharing your amazing adventures with all of us!

  • @larrymarty2192
    @larrymarty2192 Pƙed 2 lety

    Thank you guys for sharing this adventure. So proud of the four of you making this journey with none of you having done it before! Bravo! Having been visiting the BWCAW for 39 years and only having a few pictures from various cameras and short video clips to document the adventures over the years having your amazing, well shot and edited production brings smiles and great memories of my trips flooding back. You were clearly fortunate to have amazing weather for your trip which can greatly change a vacation into a real wilderness survival trip in a heart beat. It was great to see the waterfall at Rose Lake portage. Imagine that portage without the wooden steps! Sadly you missed the vistas overlooking Rose lake in either direction from the waterfall which would be the closest thing to a drone shot. As I have gotten older more of our trips are now more of a base camp version where we often spend a long hard first day getting to our camp location and then doing day trips of hikes, canoeing and fishing rather than moving every day. As you now know an investment in a great sleeping pad is gold and so glad to hear you enjoyed the time being disconnected. I love that sense and it’s how I recharge my own batteries. Plus having the phone spring back to life with messages and emails is the point when it hits me that my current adventure is over. I have shared these links with many of my fellow travelers and family. Thanks again. Love your work. Keep em coming!

  • @laurenslaughter2440
    @laurenslaughter2440 Pƙed 2 lety +53

    Sarah holding Dusty’s head up for him so he wouldn’t have to is the sweetest thing ever.

  • @yingyingbai
    @yingyingbai Pƙed 2 lety +35

    wow the relationship between Kara and nate is so beautiful !

    • @KaraandNate
      @KaraandNate  Pƙed 2 lety +20

      sooo did you type this comment before or after we yelled at each other during my portage? 😂

    • @yingyingbai
      @yingyingbai Pƙed 2 lety +1

      @@KaraandNate haha! maybe things arent true in camera right?!

  • @jennifermckay7984
    @jennifermckay7984 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    This looks like an amazing and adventurous trip and doing it with friends makes it all that much more fun! and Kara...you have never looked more beautiful! Natural suits you!

  • @robynenthaler3055
    @robynenthaler3055 Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci +1

    Kara, you bring so much energy, pure grit and personality to everything you guys do. I've never even noticed makeup and hair.