5 Days Living In The Woods (with nothing but a backpack)
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Episode 843 | September 2022 | Smoky Mountains, TN
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Who are Kara and Nate?!
Watch our documentary here: • 100th COUNTRY DOCUMENTARY
Originally from Nashville, Tennessee, we got married 2013 and were super “normal.” I was a teacher and Nate started a small printing business from the spare bedroom of our apartment. We discovered the world of “travel hacking” & became obsessed. So after 2 years of obsessively saving $35k and over 2 million miles and points, we sold our cars and apartment and left home January 10, 2016 for a “one year” trip around the world. Our goal was to see as many places as possible before we ran out of money and went home to “normal life.” We started this travel vlog to share our experiences with friends and family, but quickly fell in love with this lifestyle and did everything we could to keep going. 4 years later, we achieved our new goal of visiting 100 countries and all 7 continents. We had no plans to slow down, until 2020 forced us to ;) Which is when we bought a converted van to start exploring our own country for the first time. Van life was a major adjustment and so different than flying every week like we were used to, but we are incredibly thankful to be able to continue doing something we love every day. 😊🎥🌎
#backpacking #travel #travelvlog #camping
00:00 why we’re going to the woods
00:30 this is not what you think it is
02:53 how heavy our backpacks are
04:05 first campsite
05:40 we slept with MICE AND SPIDERS
08:16 didn’t have to dig a hole to poop!
09:52 why we love AG1
11:07 what we’re eating for lunch everyday
13:45 Nate’s life-altering decision :)
14:58 extremely scary…
16:35 setting up our tent for the first time!
19:22 how we purify water
20:20 climbing a sketchy tower for sunset
22:27 day 3: early wake up call
25:09 Nate did not drag me here
29:37 PART 2 IS GOING TO BE WEIRD
Being in the woods, you learn to appreciate the simple things in life. I love how you’re well rounded in your travels, it’s refreshing
yes i go hikeing i have to agree
You guys are amazing. you bring so much light and warmth in my life. (can't be helped, usually indoors coding)
I am watching all your videos like a series from the time you got the van, they calm me down. I can work for hours (software and web dev) without burning out.
There is so much good in this world. Not only are you showing it to us, you are part of it as well, and for that I am eternally grateful. remember to stay safe.
I stalk CZcamsrs to see what CZcamsrs post because it is free to watch videos posted on CZcams w//out having to subscribe to people who post videos on CZcams
I appreciate the weirdness of your coupledom
I want to hike the AT so much that I can almost taste it! Unfortunately I promised to care for my elderly mother since I was young and I am absolutely going to do it! I guess that I shouldn’t expect to live vicariously but I just love these two!
I'm sure you'll never read this far down, but I have something to say. I started watching your videos at the start of the pandemic. At the same time, I started watching hiking vlogs of people hiking the three longest National Scenic Trails (AT, PCT, CDT). Even though most of the virus craziness is gone, I still watch you....and the hikers. I even suggested you guys hike the AT when you solicited ideas from your viewers months ago. This collision of worlds is blowing my mind. Thank you to you and all the hikers that pulled together to keep me sane for two years. Oh, and this year alone, I've traveled to europe, and last month I did my first solo backpacking trip.
Man I am glad to hear you pulled through the pandemic and you’re doing well. Stay safe from Toronto Canada
Your the top comment !
Not far down at all
Can you sing the scientest please 😊
Yr top and omg this comment made my day today is my birthday so this was such a great comment tysm for making this comment and I'm so glad that it's at the very top!
@@georgejetson1025 I came to say the same thing but “yellow” 🤣
I enjoyed the AT videos and your videos during the pandemic too. :)
“It’s like a lizzard that has fish scales, a flizzard” Hahaha I love you so much Kara
It's only a matter of time before Kara and Nate tackle the entire Appalachian Trail...hopefully we see more backpacking videos again soon
Im a 53 year old woman from Toronto. I stumbled across your videos and so happy I did.... You both are pure joy, love and goodness. Every week is like waiting for your favourite show - but better! So happy you both exist and share your incredible journey.
You are so sweet! Thanks Debra 🥰❤️
Their channel is amazing.
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53 yo from Italy, I can say the same!! Love them
@@Fht9 it’s also free to watch videos of people who you DO SUBSCRIBE TO!! If you enjoy the content someone makes, the least you can do is to subscribe to them, each subscriber helps them find more ppl with the algorithm & the more subscribers the more income the channel makes from the CZcams ads. It’s totally free to you & it helps the channel so much… just figured I’d let u know, Incase for some reason you had the wrong info!
You are both so lucky to have found soulmate in each other. That's why it's so easy to go wild together and to do whatever you wish. Keep doing it guys and good luck.
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I always struggle to find meaning in dating these days, that little moment in the tent where you guys were discussing your breathing before going in for a kiss is one of those small things in a relationship that means the most.
Ok the b roll? Seriously? The amount of extra effort you put into this video and let’s be honest every video, is incredible. Your talent is not unappreciated or unnoticed. Great job!
It’s so cute that no matter where these guys are, Nate always makes Kara a coffee in the morning for when she wakes up. There’s just something so heartwarming about that🤍
You know your addicted when you roll out of bed, see Kara and Nate posted, and then roll back into bed to finish watching.
I'm home here 🏡
I just did that too! lol
Lol same
#metoo
sameee 🤍
I do this every time 😂
You guys brought up two important points about backpacking: 1) it makes you grateful for garbage pickup, flushable toilets, showers, and water faucets; and 2) it is nice to work for your scenery -- a hard hike usually brings great rewards (beauty, solitutude, etc). I loved this video! It's nice when you guys get back to the basics and just simply exist.
i love how even on a trip like this, nate is still on coffee duty. love the content as usual.
Omg yes
I’m 32.5 years older than the two of you = 65. I cannot tell you how appreciative I am to be able to live vicariously through you and go on all of these wonderful adventures. I’ve been following you for years and you keep getting better and better. Your editing is unrivaled, your content never disappoints. Please keep doing what you’re doing, you’re adored by so many of us.
very quick compliment to the editing :) awesome job, as always! I especially love the fact that you always include distances in km and weights in kg or temperatures in degree celcius 😊 as a european, this makes everything just much more relatable and more easy to watch without doing the maths 😂 Have a safe trip! Love from Germany ❤
Yeahhh 😂😂
Same
Yes I appreciate it too because when I see miles it just doesn't mean anything to me so it doesn't really translate how long their trips are. Having the distances in km is awesome. Atleast I don't have to pause the video to google it all the time either!
As an American I'm glad they do, and I'm glad others show the miles and degree changes because I'm stupid and I like to learn things 😂 lol
Invest in some hiking poles and the creek crossing will be a lot safer. Smoky mountains are my favorite place to run away to
This video unlocked a core memory! I grew up visiting Cosby and this is the trail I used to hike. I carved my name in that shelter when I was 5 years old. 😊
So cool! What’s the name of this trail?
It feels so good to see you guys back in TN! Also, I have SO MUCH RESPECT for people that complete the 2,000 miles of the Appalachian Trail! I cannot imagine hiking for 6 months of your life, and it's crazy that some hikers do that every single year...I love watching CZcamsrs who post Appalachian Trail videos! Anyway, love from a TN girl (in college in STL right now :)) who has been watching you guys for years and subscribed when you guys had less than 1 million subscribers!!! You guys make me want to continue traveling so bad (I reference you guys all of the time), hopefully I can study abroad next summer🤞💙
Okay kiddos, I’ve been waiting for the day that you two awesome people were going to hike the AT! Nate is proof positive that you should, you clearly have wonderful Kara and you’ve finished college. Kara is so devoted and adventurous that after some convincing and promises of an endless supply of coffee I just bet she would do it . Just think about 5 or 6 months of content not to mention the hundreds of sponsors! I’m 67 and would have no qualms about doing it myself except that I have an 87 year old mother whom I happy to care for. I absolutely adore you guys 😊
I was recently diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer at 25 and forced to re-imagine my whole life. You guys have inspired me for years, alone with Eamon and Bec. I hope to do more like you guys now after working my whole life so hard. Wish I knew how to get out there again though. Thanks for sharing your stories! Let’s go camping!!
Edit: OMG I just saw you were in my state! Come back to NC!
Wishing you a full recovery, and a full joy filled life.
Get back out there by doing little things you love-for you. As time passes and you are more able, add in bigger things that you love doing. Wishing you complete healing.
Meredith, ❤️, All the best to you.Hang in there! ox
Praying for you
Seeing complete remission for you!! Like Bec❤
51 years ago, I spent a week hiking with my youth group on part of the Appalachian trail - some of my best memories. Spent the night of my 17th birthday at the top and had freeze dried pineapple upside down cake to celebrate. So glad you got to enjoy the trail too!
I've been working a seasonal job in a national park since June and I'm loving it. Being out in the wilderness is such a nice break from normal life and it was incredible to have a job that allowed me to drive around a beautiful park all day and go on some awesome adventures on the weekend. So glad you guys got to enjoy some time out in the woods!
Seeing a sunrise from a mountain top is absolutely amazing! I’m glad I’ve had the chance myself.
It’s like watching my fav sitcom. I sometimes save them and wait until the perfect moment when I can watch uninterrupted 😂. Thanks for keeping us entertained!
I do the same thing!!! Highlight of the week when they post!
Y’all went from luxury travel vlogs to roughin it in the woods!! Crazy what a year or two will do!
Kara .. You’re doing great sweetie!!!
They just traveled to the north pole in the most damaging and luxurious way possible. Lol thats the opposite of rough.. They even promoted cruise ships - like wtf!
It also recharges your relationship! I love going camping and exploring with my boyfriend! It allows to disconnect from our day to day life and just focus on us ! Thank you for sharing your adventures and inspiring us for our future adventures!
I love that you combine good cinematography with taking the time to really get a sense of place and what each day is like. it's so immersive! it's great!
My day is always brightened when Kara and Nate post
i know there so grate!!!
I’m home from school for fall break and my mom just made me breakfast and now I’m watching a new kara and Nate video????? Best day ever
I felt the same when I went camping. You really learn to appreciate the good things we have in life!
As an AT thru-hiking alum this warmed my little heart!! I love all your videos of course usually because it’s places I haven’t been but this was nice and comforting. 🥹🥹
I love how you switch up really simple with luxury. The simple bits are always the more interesting.
Who knew that Kara and Nate would become quiet nature seekers when everyone else became travelers.
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They mix it all up. I love that they do so much!
The quality of the filming and edit in this video is next level, even for you guys. It's honestly more of a short film than a typical youtube vlog video. I think it's a big part of why your content is so good and your subs and views have grown so much.
You guys have fun with each other; in that action, your love shows.
I was in those same woods four weeks ago camping.
The tarp that goes under the tent is called a “ground cloth”. It’s purpose is to help keep moisture from coming through the floor of the tent and getting your gear wet. Hope you enjoy your journey!
Exactly. And it also keeps rocks and twigs from poking a hole in the bottom of the tent. They weigh almost nothing, worth bringing along.
@@GabrielTravelerVideos definitely worth it. The JMT I took Tyvek as a ground cloth. Worked well and I also used it as a little blanket to lay on when I wanted to just relax on a break!
Also called footprint? I use a piece of Tyvek, cheap and light!
@sheila diebel Their tent has a bathtub floor, the footprint is an extra layer to protect your bathtub floor.
I absolutely love to see you guys back in the van. I've kind of really enjoyed the randomness your channel has gone through because of the pandemic.
Great Smoky Mountains ... my favorite area in all of the US. Lived in Knoxville for 10 years. Spent every minute I could hiking and driving all through it. It's a glorious place to be. And there are bears.
Because of you two specifically, I've been hiking more than I ever have! Thing is, now I have a near 2 year old daughter and next summer I plan on going on a big trip with her. Thanks for motivating me!
Just for the record I enjoy your physical challenges. I just like the diversity of your adventures in general. Probably why I've watched so many. Thanks for everything
I know this trip must be long over, but, if you ever do this again, it is possible to set up a small tent inside some lean-tos. It also keeps you warmer than either the tent or lean-to alone. Also: One of those emergency blanket things that weigh like one oz. are a great addition to your backpack. It can be used instead of a tarp under your pads. Also: Nate definitely knew who had the smelly feet-he was too much of a gentleman to say! (could tell by the look on his face as you turn away.) Happy Trails!
That’s frowned upon especially during peak hiking season
@@emekennede not peak season though, is it?
Wow, this was incredible. This is why I watch your videos! I’m disabled and will probably never hike again. Being able to see these views (not thru a picture) is amazing. Last time I hiked was in 2019. Thanks for all the great videos! definitely living through you guys ❤
Proud of you pushing yourselves out of your comfort zones always. Like you a I didn’t grow up camping and there is a lot to get used to. And I also agree that we learn to appreciate the comforts of home when we are out exploring. Keep going.
I would love to see you two with Emmon and Bec do the whole trail next year like Bill Bryson did and you can read it or listen to it with the "A walk in the Woods". It was an amazing read but your videos are better still. At least you know one section of the trail so if you do it again you will know what to bring and what you can leave behind...or have a support car meet you at certain areas to change batteries or SD cards/cameras.
Seeing the view from the lookout tower has been the highlight of my day so far. Absolutely incredible! Thank you, Kara and Nate! 🌻
your videos are so well composed. Every time i see a side shot of you guys walking i'm imagining you going into the brush and setting up the shot. thanks for doing that for us :)
These two never fail to make me smile. I always get so excited to watch their videos when they post or even an old video. ❤
Thanks guys! I needed this today! I’m a 24/7 caregiver, taking care of a elderly total care palliative care patient & we are having challenges lately. I do get some free moments to rest, spending part of it on your hike today on the Appalachian Trail has been great! Yes I appreciate all the luxuries we often take for granted.,as well. YES safe hot & cold water, electricity enabling us to have heat & AC & washer & dryer & coffee maker and all his medical equipment, a bed I don’t have to pump up , SCREENED WINDOWS, are LUXURIOUS LUXURIES!!
Oh my job is thrice as hard if the power goes out. Grateful daily!!!
I absolutely love your outlook on life and the pursuit of gratefulness. You guys are amazing and I love watching you do these things! ❤❤
It’s so fun watching you all go to places my husband and I took our teenage children to. Hiking the smokies, the boundary waters, white water rafting in Colorado. Wishing video cameras were what they are today so we could have filmed them. Now we are taking our grandchildren to places! Just can’t do the 30 mile hikes anymore! Love you two living life!
Hello from Minnesota!!! Love backpacking! Kara is totally right on the "gratefulness reset" I think this is one of your best episodes to date. Thank you!🙏🙏
Loved this video! A part of me misses watching Kara try new foods in foreign places while Nate tries to figure out travel plans last minute lol but I love all your content. I’ve gone back and rewatched the 100 countries series a few times now. Just do what makes you happy 😊 ❤️
I love how you both a mental set of appreciation for the life that you have offer because it is easy to forget the things that others may not have. Thank you for making this video and other videos amazing! Makes me wanna travel around the world just like you guys.
Wow Nate has always been so cool and adventurous since college and that story of u not living in the mountains was so cute
Every time a video posts me and my sister immediately watch it! It’s a great way to bond before she goes to college and we love your channel! We also love to travel and hopefully can one day do the things you do! Thank you for making my day better!❤
Awww.. and then when she's in college you guys can watch separately and you have something else to chat about. Love it!!! I was watching another video and clicked play when it popped up. Sooo fun!!
That's sweet. 🌸🌸🌸
Awwww reminds me of my relationship with my sister 🥰💕💕
I'm about to finish binge watching your 100th country playlist and thought it would be a good idea to resist watching your recent vlogs to save them for later and not wait for the whole week to see a new video. It was months ago and I didn't save a single video for the future. I just can't) You are so good! You make me so happy 💚
YES!! One of my happiest moments was coming back into civilization after 4 days backpacking through Catalina.
The last hour was hiking through a downpour, and we were all completely soaked.
The connivence store bathroom had a HEATED HAND DRYER and we were all laughing/crying with joy. It was amazing.
Love that you guys are trending right now 💗
Y’all live my dream life, love your videos (& you guys) SO SO much.
You cannot believe how many times I checked your channel to check if u guys posted a video!! ❤️ I found this channel couple months ago and I cannot stop watching you guys, you two made this channel feel so comfortable and you cannot believe how excited I was when you guys moved back into the van!! ❤️ love you guys so so much thank you so much for making this channel feel like home 🫶🏻🫶🏻
subscribe and clik the black bell. you'll get every one!
Me too. The disappointment when there is nothing out 😞 and elation when it finally appears.
The smoky mountains are one of my very favorite places in the world. I love when you guys do these random survival challenges lol! ❤
I've watched you guys travel all around the world, but my favorite is seeing y'all in the Smokies. I have so many memories of camping there myself. It's nice to see y'all enjoying home. ❤
Love hiking in The Great Smokey Mountains! Glad you two made the time for yourselves to relax and enjoy!
I gotta say, all the goofiness in this one reminded me of your older travel vlogs and I love it!!! Y'all are too cute. Thanks for taking us along!
I have no idea how they keep doing all these grueling adventures! I would do like one of their adventures a year!! They are just go go go go!🤯 THEY ARE TRUE LEGENDS!🙌
I’d do one and I’d be like yep ticked off that’s it done and then go for comfort the rest of the time lol
You guys crack me up. And Kara, thank you for your honesty. I think there are a lot of us out there like you, who enjoy the outside, but are not a crunchy hippy!
what is a crunchy hippy?
@@the_mum i think they are implying hippies are unwashed and crusty ..
“ hey im not a hippie but i love the outdoors “ type of comment .. 😅
I love all hippies
@@seanmitchy
Socioeconomic privilege is the main kind of privilege that allows a person to be “crunchy.” For many, when they think of what it means to live a crunchy lifestyle-eating only organic food, growing their own food, composting, cloth diapering, breastfeeding, biking, etc
slang) Having sensibilities of a counter-culture nature lover or hippie; derived from the concept of crunchy granola
Thank you guys so much I needed you guys tonight, it's been a rough one lately and your love helps my heart ❤️
The scenery in this video is absolutely amazing! Thanks for sharing your adventure.
Couple goals so inspiring
The sunrise looked so amazing from the fire tower. This is the ultimate hiking trip 🤩
Been waiting for this one since I saw the Insta! Our family loves watching our favorites K and N!!
I love the Smoky Mountains, especially in fall, I need to take a roadtrip soon.
Glad your getting to spend some time together..it’s so rare you get to see each other !
Love Kara’s description of how gratefulness can be reset by doing without with intent.
Omggg I'm early today!! You guys are the best CZcamsrs ever ❤ So excited to watch today's vlog :)
I am from Tennessee too and I love the Smoky mountains. Your video of the sunrise was incredible. I'm looking forward to part two!
The last 10 seconds of this video made me super happy smile. I love your love for each other!
Pro Tip: Add water before starting the jetboil to prevent the pot from warping over time.
The cinematography skills are seriously on point. This is stunning to watch!
I always love seeing Nate making Kara’s coffee first thing in the morning, their relationship is just immaculate
Can’t stop watching you two , it’s my go to for good vibes
Love you two ❤
Keep going , don’t stop … love the positive energy
You guys are in one of my favorite places! I just published my eighth novel, and it’s set right there in Great Smoky Mountains National park. 😊 This was a treat to watch. Thank you for taking us along. I can’t wait to see part 2.
This honestly is the funniest thing to watch right now 😂 I just finished hiking the pacific crest trail and it is just hilarious seeing how unprepared and inexperienced you guys are hiking like this, I made many similar mistakes when I first started hiking 😅
THIS! I hiked the AT last year and watching them is HILARIOUS lol!
The fun part is not knowing anything!
Do you have any pointers for us novices?
1. Put water into the jetboil before lighting.
2. Repackage food to get rid of the bulky store packaging. It helps cut on weight, cuts down on trash, and if you use ziplocs you can repurpose for trash or dirty clothes once you’ve eaten the food.
3. Hiking poles add weight but are super helpful for crossings over water. It’s like having four feet.
I feel so lucky we get to come on all these adventures with you guys! It makes me so happy and I'm smiling throughout the whole video. You guys also are literally the cutest couple I have ever seen❤
Kara, you deserve an award. I know it's been an amazing ride; but hat's off to you hanging in there for each of Nate's back-to-back wild adventures. It's amazing what the two of you have accomplished. Happy Travels.........
So backpacking was Kara's idea. Okay, you got me :)
Stunning nature videography in this - VERY IMPRESSED with your ability to identify a good camera shot and get the sound and background to cooperate. You must have hours of video to get those shots. Impressive, I mean National Geographic quality shots!
I am 13 and this is so inspirational ! I have always wanted to travel the world and you guys are so sweet❤I love camping and traveling and want to do it when I grow up. Thank you for sharing your journey with all of us! I love watching your videos.
im 14 but samee
Such a great video. Camping definitely makes it easier to live in a sense of gratitude.
Absolutely admire each of you and your relationship! Your adventures are always a welcome escape and motivation to keep pushing❤
Would you guys ever consider hiking the whole Appalachian Trail? Love your vids! Thank your for continuing to create.
Yes I needed a new video today! My dad is coming home on hospice from the hospital and I've been so stressed. Love I can zone out on a kara and Nate video for a bit ♥️ I can't wait to see the vids of y'all with Riley and elayna
I hope that you and your Dad get to spend some quality time together and that he is relatively comfortable. I'm sorry that y'all are going through such a sad experience. Life is so hard sometimes. I really hope that you can make the most of these moments. 🦋
@@sharoncochran8508 you are so sweet. Thank you. Yes hopefully bringing in hospice will ensure a comfortable time left and a peaceful death. This is so difficult
This was a great video. Looking forward to the second half. I miss my days of hiking up in the Shenandoah Mountains in VA. The Smokey Mountains are just as beautiful. ❤
i love your laughing its very pure and i can see the love on the way you look at each other
Loveeeeeeeee your videos!!!!!!!!!!! You have no idea how much ❤️💕💕💖
Love it that you went backpacking! I didn’t look, but I’m sure there’s a bunch of people punking out your gear, but don’t let it get you down. If you want to make backpacking a bigger part of your life, you can get your weight down a bunch. Just going out and being in the woods is the main thing!
Hi, Kara and Nate! This was quite an adventure… I’m looking forward to watching part 2😊
I live for your B-roll and humor. Y'all come across as so transparent/real about your experiences. And your production value is amazing in addition to that. Thank you for sharing with us!
Natureee... thatssss neat 😂🫶2:16
Omg I've laughed hard several times in this video. besides the flash back of Nate hanging the bags where the bear can still get it to this PB shot I'm hooked 12:16 so grommet 😂
26:47 How amazing is our lives!!! Agreed. I'm truly thankful every day, I get a car to drive, good heathy good options, and my friends and family around me, (well those who wish to be around me HAHA)
Not me getting my snacks to get comfy to watch Kara and Nate hike 30 miles lol
Love the Smokies! My favorite place to visit! Can’t wait to see the rest of your trip.
Thank you for always bringing happiness to our days 😊 Always
Thank you for being here :)
@@KaraandNate Wow didn't expect you to respond but thank you for making all these entertaining videos
We are about to embark on a month long cycle ride, as a couple, and this resonates so much. We are looking forward to sharing some intentional time together and also re-adjusting our gratitude bar ❤
Also thank you for introducing me to peanut butter choc chip wraps. I have a feeling they’re going to be an essential part of our ride menu 😂
Wow, what a timely video, I’ve been watching and reading stories from the AT and PCT. Clearly you are enjoying your short hike!
Good for you guys! I had a week retreat in the mountains also. I wimped out on a cabin with no wifi. I love you guys and the Great Smokies. That sunrise with Java! That's a moment.