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  • Опубликовано: 26 авг 2022
  • Details on hygiene in these videos:
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    Periods: • Periods while backpacking
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  • @latrishaburton9034
    @latrishaburton9034 Год назад +32108

    The way she said "me neither" was golden! 😂 y'all are hilarious and I love it!

    • @kailcancook3910
      @kailcancook3910 Год назад +213

      No, it was nasty.

    • @AvaTheAshley
      @AvaTheAshley Год назад +315

      They’re rad people! Always make my day. I’m so glad others appreciate them too. 😀

    • @Zo-fh2iq
      @Zo-fh2iq Год назад +1022

      @@kailcancook3910 not shaving isn’t “nasty”

    • @ROxley
      @ROxley Год назад +786

      @@kailcancook3910 how is it “nasty?” People grow hair!

    • @juniper3526
      @juniper3526 Год назад +653

      @@kailcancook3910 nope its natural and completely normal. If it wasnt it wouldnt grow

  • @addison105
    @addison105 Год назад +10310

    the fact that i just went through their channel and didn’t realize they’re wearing the same outfit til now😭😭

    • @Drea8015
      @Drea8015 Год назад +106

      bro same here like how did I not notice ???

    • @yes-uy2em
      @yes-uy2em Год назад +42

      just in this video we can see her wearing three different outfits

    • @cherrymarriedindiscord1404
      @cherrymarriedindiscord1404 Год назад +96

      We are conditioned to not care by cartoons 😂😂😂😂😂

    • @jimbojones5083
      @jimbojones5083 Год назад +17

      I wonder what that tent smells like probably feet and ahh cheese they spend all day walking too 💀

    • @dubious6718
      @dubious6718 Год назад +4

      I wear the same outer clothes year long.. I don't see the problem.

  • @yelsewt5
    @yelsewt5 Год назад +666

    People don’t realize that you can chase money your whole life but never experience what these two have seen. I wish I could go back and work in the Tetons 😢

    • @apollofateh324
      @apollofateh324 Год назад +9

      Don't they offer seasonal positions? I knew an older gentleman in his 70's that worked in state parks, he would do the seasonal jobs and then work at a cafe when it was off season. He tried to get me in on it, but I'm not as much of a fan of the outdoors 😅

    • @danielfenton9742
      @danielfenton9742 7 месяцев назад

      ya bro we dont want to experience this stank ass way of life lmfaoo

    • @ainsleylovesponies
      @ainsleylovesponies 5 месяцев назад +4

      Almost all of the rangers I see at national parks are older folks. Spending time in the wilderness is great no matter what age

    • @LL-wu5ui
      @LL-wu5ui 5 месяцев назад +2

      But many people dont want to experience what these two have. It's like everyone forgets that.

    • @ronnie0573
      @ronnie0573 5 месяцев назад

      Why can't you?

  • @ebrennie
    @ebrennie Год назад +886

    Ahh. Now this is the life. I loved living outside for months on end. Best. Feeling. Ever. So free. My favorite is how quickly the social norms go out the window. You realize how pointless they are. You tap into your more primal self. It is the best. I lived this way before cell phones were normal in every hand. Even the mail couldn’t reach me, and I remember absolutely loving that. Have fun!

    • @farnell74
      @farnell74 11 месяцев назад +14

      Besides, no one actually cares anyway, what others are doing 😊

    • @Elle_C.
      @Elle_C. 7 месяцев назад +2

      I totally feel the same, although I didn't have (take) the chance yet to do it for longer than a couple of weeks.

    • @ebrennie
      @ebrennie 7 месяцев назад

      @@lazeyrz3805 My backcountry experiences were all 100% free because I was working as a scientist, and the trips were funded by research grants, minus the tent, backpack, sleeping pad and bag, field clothes, hiking boots, etc, which cost about $2000 to initially procure back in 2001. my first tent was a pretty crappy one that I bought at Walmart, but it worked for what I needed it to do.

    • @jzamo1990
      @jzamo1990 7 месяцев назад +2

      And yes skin cancer and looking 20 years older is sure living the life!

    • @BE-bs8oe
      @BE-bs8oe 6 месяцев назад +22

      ​@@jzamo1990what nonsense, she's putting on sunscreencream. They're not stupid.

  • @bigmoose204
    @bigmoose204 Год назад +6565

    I really respect your transparency on how a hike really goes over time. Love you guys

    • @angelbennett3891
      @angelbennett3891 Год назад +42

      They are SO informative and just darned LIKEABLE!!!!!!!

    • @-desertpackrat
      @-desertpackrat Год назад +49

      Really, no one talks about this stuff. The most I've seen so far is "duh cut your toothbrush in half to save weight" (even though you can buy a mini toothbrush kit for vacations). But no one wants to talk about anything "too gross" even though beginners need that information before they go out there confused.

    • @rogueuniversities6866
      @rogueuniversities6866 Год назад +7

      @@-desertpackrat Yeah but it's gross to use hand sanitiser after a number 2 - it's not a substitute for soap and water, it isn't meant to be used after dealing with bodily fluids.

    • @_.-._.-.
      @_.-._.-. Год назад +6

      ​@@rogueuniversities6866there isn't a better option that doesn't severely hurt the environment.

    • @bp-lw9hm
      @bp-lw9hm Год назад +1

      Indeed, hand sanitizer helps in a pinch but does not replace washing with soap and water.

  • @thatsthat2612
    @thatsthat2612 Год назад +6114

    I get that hygiene becomes quite primitive when out in the wild but I'd be so uncomfortable using sunscreen and not being able to wash it off, I hate the feel of it lol

    • @willek1335
      @willek1335 Год назад +150

      I can only speak for myself in such situations, but I'd generally use a small dedicated towel rinsed and sutured with water, and remove it.

    • @thatsthat2612
      @thatsthat2612 Год назад +7

      @@willek1335 does it work?

    • @willek1335
      @willek1335 Год назад +95

      @@thatsthat2612 Oh yeah. Additionally: In those times of the year where I have to use sunscreen here in Norway, it's also warm enough to swim and clean myself in the numerous rivers and lakes. There's no restrictions on access here, except if the lake is used for drinking water. That's off course a regional thing, and not possible everywhere, but I'm sure the hikers in your area have ways to work around the dirt and sun screen issue. You're not alone in your concern.

    • @thatsthat2612
      @thatsthat2612 Год назад +40

      @@willek1335 we have restrictions in England but half the time it's too cold to bother with sun cream lol. I have a friend from Norway but he doesn't camp, the only time he's been camping is with us in England and he spent the entire 3 days sitting on my chair, eating chicken and proclaiming to the entire campsite that he is "a true viking"

    • @willek1335
      @willek1335 Год назад +8

      @@thatsthat2612 Ha ha.😂I know what Tywin Lannister would say about that.

  • @chany6336
    @chany6336 Год назад +1711

    I would get pneumonia and an uti on the 2nd day. This is amazing

    • @rosiemarshall204
      @rosiemarshall204 8 месяцев назад +11

      😂

    • @livelongandprospermary8796
      @livelongandprospermary8796 8 месяцев назад +66

      Yeah fr if I don’t have clean dry undies (as in if i sweat a bunch I need to put on a new pair), I will get a UTI, infection, just misery.

    • @allie.k.anderson
      @allie.k.anderson 8 месяцев назад +2

      Lmaoooo 😂😂😂

    • @autismworldtravel
      @autismworldtravel 7 месяцев назад +20

      I don’t wear underwear unless I’m menstruating but my periods are absolutely miserable. I’d definitely need a break during that phase! I’d also carry a bar of soap 😂
      I bet the shower feels amazing when they grab one though.

    • @luccamartin8197
      @luccamartin8197 6 месяцев назад +12

      So would I. I probably would also catch a bad cold and a would get a bad reaction to mosquito bites.

  • @J0HND0333
    @J0HND0333 9 месяцев назад +75

    me sitting at home doing the same routine 😂😂😂

    • @jamiehamilton6887
      @jamiehamilton6887 7 месяцев назад +1

      do you go outside when it rains to shower?

    • @J0HND0333
      @J0HND0333 7 месяцев назад +2

      @@jamiehamilton6887 how did you know 😮

    • @57whyme
      @57whyme 6 месяцев назад +3

      🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @TheMunchyelena
      @TheMunchyelena 3 дня назад

      😂😂😂

  • @Goot253
    @Goot253 Год назад +4154

    As a dental hygienist, I'm glad you understand the importance of brushing your teeth daily. I agree you can skip showers, but never your oral health. Looks like y'all are living the good life!

    • @trossk
      @trossk Год назад +71

      As a dental hygienist, how come dental insurance is so bad and even with insurance, so much out of pocket

    • @KurtGodel-po3zl
      @KurtGodel-po3zl Год назад +107

      ​@@trossk you ought to ask the dental insurers for the answer

    • @iamreborn3463
      @iamreborn3463 Год назад +23

      As a non dental hygienist.. just stop

    • @LALopezWei
      @LALopezWei Год назад +5

      I sure hope they're flossing too though!

    • @E3B2SLIFE
      @E3B2SLIFE Год назад

      ❤️‍🔥

  • @embeetoast2211
    @embeetoast2211 Год назад +1565

    It’s not the life for me but it’s fascinating to see. Also in a zombie apocalypse they would probably out survive us all.

    • @pauladams6100
      @pauladams6100 Год назад +62

      They would last a while.. but eventually you want protein.. and that’s where the back country hunter would outlast. Same gear setup has hikers, with the ability to kill, butcher, and pack out the meat.

    • @arizonarangershat3831
      @arizonarangershat3831 Год назад +65

      They’d definitely adapt better than most, but the people who know how to hunt and fish would do best.

    • @Greendoja4_20
      @Greendoja4_20 Год назад +8

      Assuming the prey is not also a zombie and then you turn into one yourself. Catch 22.

    • @simp4anything2d
      @simp4anything2d Год назад +8

      nah bro they eat 3000 calories or smth a day, honestly there r pros n cons to every person so well just have to see 😭

    • @patolek1990
      @patolek1990 Год назад +5

      Why? because they smell like zombies?

  • @brooketaylor808
    @brooketaylor808 Год назад +189

    I can't imagine not brushing my hair for a month. I have curly hair and if I don't brush it for 2 days it gets 10000 knots. I admire them so much and hope one day I can't meet someone to do this with ❤

    • @je.suis.eva.
      @je.suis.eva. Год назад +22

      You can braid your hair.

    • @parsnip1
      @parsnip1 Год назад +6

      Me too. I would just cut it short in that situation. I’d look like a lion but at least it wouldn’t be long and tangled.

    • @formgeben
      @formgeben Год назад +23

      Besides, why wouldn't she brush her hair? I don't get it

    • @wateryourcermet
      @wateryourcermet Год назад +10

      @@formgebenliterally what I came to the comment section to ask. I don’t see what brushing your hair has to do with any of the other things they’re talking about. You don’t need running water to brush your hair. So confused. Because I didn’t know it’s different for straight haired people (?!?!?!) but if I (as a curly girl) don’t brush my hair, it’ll be so knotted it’s painful.

    • @charlottevanlangevelde1114
      @charlottevanlangevelde1114 Год назад +17

      @@formgeben They travel extremely light, I mean they only have one spork to share.. So I assume she thinks a hairbrush is just extra weight. But she has straight hair, for me it wouldn’t be an option either, besides there are small lightweight brushes.

  • @andrewi2052
    @andrewi2052 Год назад +220

    So interesting! But it's a mistake not to bring a towel, that's the most essential part! A towel is just about the most massively useful thing an hiker can carry. Partly because it has great practical value. You can wrap it around you for warmth as you bound across the cold moons of Jaglan Beta; you can lie on it on the brilliant marble-sanded beaches of Santraginus V, inhaling the heady sea vapours; you can sleep under it beneath the stars which shine so redly on the desert world of Kakrafoon; use it to sail a miniraft down the slow heavy River Moth; wet it for use in hand-to-hand combat; wrap it around your head to ward off noxious fumes or avoid the gaze of the Ravenous Bear; you can wave your towel in emergencies as a distress signal, and of course you can dry yourself off with it if it still seems to be clean enough.

    • @adakru5300
      @adakru5300 4 месяца назад +3

      👌

    • @Gliouxmie
      @Gliouxmie 4 месяца назад +14

      It sounds like a towel has about 42 uses 🙂

    • @stephe1506
      @stephe1506 Месяц назад +1

      *-Ravenous Bear- Ravenous Bugblatter Beast of Traal 😂

    • @lpanayi6954
      @lpanayi6954 3 дня назад

      😂❤

  • @putthatjellyinmybelly9698
    @putthatjellyinmybelly9698 Год назад +5969

    Him: "It’s been a week since I showered"
    Her: "Me neither"
    Me a depressed person: "Me neither"

    • @karley3679
      @karley3679 Год назад +97

      I feel that in my soul!

    • @dibsdibs3495
      @dibsdibs3495 Год назад +202

      Those days when trying to shower is your biggest goal of the day are so relatable

    • @sashacardenas377
      @sashacardenas377 Год назад +63

      Praying for you. Seriously! That was me last year! Wanted to just be gone. God’s redeeming EVERYTHING!
      The Lord Bless you
      And Keep you
      Make His Face Shine Upon you
      And Be Gracious To you
      The Lord Turn His
      Face Toward you
      And Give you PEACE
      AMEN!
      Numbers 24-26

    • @user-fy9xl9eu8c
      @user-fy9xl9eu8c Год назад

      only a week? rookie numbers
      gotta love depression.
      (also 🤡 to people who say religion cures this shit)

    • @dibsdibs3495
      @dibsdibs3495 Год назад +11

      @@user-fy9xl9eu8c it doesn’t cure anything but it like many structures helps bring routine and order back into your life which can benefit depression greatly. I’m not saying it’s the only way but you’re just blatantly denying reality when you say that it hasn’t helped anyone. I’ve got an atheist relative who’s also a psychologist and even she acknowledges that it works for a lot of people to help with their depression or addiction

  • @quinndawsonosgood5261
    @quinndawsonosgood5261 Год назад +2468

    When my wife and I spent a few weeks on the CDT we'd send a luxury box with town cloths, shampoo, shaving supplies ect, from town to town. Worked amazing. Love you guy's content and living vicariously through your adventures. Peace, strength, love and many many blessings 🌈

    • @daranadine7711
      @daranadine7711 Год назад +15

      This is a great idea!

    • @quinndawsonosgood5261
      @quinndawsonosgood5261 Год назад +2

      @@daranadine7711 works so well.

    • @chenanigans
      @chenanigans Год назад +2

      Whats the CDT is this similar to the PCT?

    • @quinndawsonosgood5261
      @quinndawsonosgood5261 Год назад +9

      @@chenanigans yes, it's the Continental Divide Trail.

    • @mamavswild
      @mamavswild Год назад +6

      How do you send it from town to town? Do you just send it to the post office and they hold it for you?

  • @samajama2620
    @samajama2620 4 месяца назад +12

    I’m glad you mentioned periods because that’s a big one for woman! Thank you 🙂

  • @tieganbrunton9163
    @tieganbrunton9163 Год назад +23

    Didn’t think about scented toiletries attracting wildlife, even sun cream etc such good info to know!

    • @stephe1506
      @stephe1506 Месяц назад +2

      A lot of products (especially scented ones) also are laden with extra chemicals that you'll be washing into waterways which can be ingested by or harm local fish, frogs and other aquatic life. Frogs in particular have sensitive skin and not enough people think about the impact of going into water with makeup, sunscreen, deodorant/perfume spray and everything else on their skin when they go to waterholes and creeks to swim

  • @droppedbyhiro
    @droppedbyhiro Год назад +644

    “We don’t carry deodorant or soap” -Middle school boys

    • @E3B2SLIFE
      @E3B2SLIFE Год назад

      ❤️‍🔥

    • @jsweevil
      @jsweevil 9 месяцев назад +1

      They don't carry copious amounts of AXE though.

  • @cdcaterham
    @cdcaterham Год назад +232

    as a dentist I applaud your commitment to the cavity free lifestyle ❤️

  • @samanthabrittain8680
    @samanthabrittain8680 Год назад +462

    My acne prone skin would be off the charts if I did this.

    • @samanthabrittain8680
      @samanthabrittain8680 Год назад +16

      @@lovejubileee I have clear skin now but I am still very acne prone. Also I can't use things like essential oils or my face will break out for sure. I have sensitive skin as well. Thank you though.

    • @briciolaa
      @briciolaa Год назад +29

      no one would be there to judge u for it out in the wilderness anyway XD

    • @samanthabrittain8680
      @samanthabrittain8680 Год назад +45

      @@briciolaa aww, that's very sweet of you to say. But for me it's very painful acne and it leaves scarring.

    • @briciolaa
      @briciolaa Год назад +21

      @@samanthabrittain8680 aw snap im sorry to hear that!! i hope you wont have to struggle with it so much in the future

    • @samanthabrittain8680
      @samanthabrittain8680 Год назад +9

      @@briciolaa thank you! It's getting better.

  • @justlilly7653
    @justlilly7653 Год назад +98

    I could not physically handle the feeling of exercising with no deodorant. Props to them!

    • @ladyauri
      @ladyauri 5 месяцев назад +4

      Usually it's just them for whom they should use deodorant for

    • @angelikaskoroszyn8495
      @angelikaskoroszyn8495 5 месяцев назад +6

      I can say that from my limited experience - you get used to it. As long as there's no one who would judge you (because they're also stinky) you don't feel the same pressure

    • @justlilly7653
      @justlilly7653 5 месяцев назад +6

      @@angelikaskoroszyn8495 I get physically sick when I feel sweaty and dirty so this would definitely be a difficult thing to get used to.

    • @susiestara0387
      @susiestara0387 5 месяцев назад +8

      They must make some sort of a fragrance free deodorant that wouldn’t attract bears.

    • @Gottaknow
      @Gottaknow 8 дней назад

      ​@@justlilly7653antiperspirant is really bad for your body.

  • @boethia7367
    @boethia7367 Год назад +524

    They're real life anime characters living in only 1 outfit.

  • @andie9244
    @andie9244 Год назад +827

    I get so happy when I see you've posted 😃

  • @user-ez4mc9ql2w
    @user-ez4mc9ql2w Год назад +19

    I have so much respect for these hikers. I could never. They are probably so healthy their BO is fragrant.

    • @Kelly_Ben
      @Kelly_Ben Год назад +5

      "Fragrant!" 😂 I live near the AT, so thru hikers are always walking down the highway, headed into town after a week on the trail. They're the only hitchhikers I'll still pick up. (No lectures, please, folks. ) But yes, the windows are DOWN!! 😅

  • @aaronsloan1523
    @aaronsloan1523 2 месяца назад +1

    You guys are friggin goals!

  • @ottersimms7672
    @ottersimms7672 Год назад +763

    I bet those showers feel AWESOME! Does the build up of sunscreen make y’all itchy? I might just be super sensitive but it always makes me itch lol

    • @tbusch63
      @tbusch63 Год назад +11

      Try different brands they are not all the same.

    • @-desertpackrat
      @-desertpackrat Год назад +21

      Hey, this one is a bit expensive but I use this Hawaiian Tropic "Silk Hydration Weightless Face" sunscreen. It's a 50 mL (1.7 fl oz) container for about $11, I grabbed two for like $5 because my Fry's had them on the clearance shelf and that was a steal. This stuff is freaking amazing, it's for the face but sometimes I use that on my arms too, because it's sooo light, it's not all oily and nasty, and sticky.
      And it smells nice, it has a coco butter smell but I've never had it attract bugs or animals to me like other fruity smells (I even use plain chapstick instead of flavored), but the smell is nice to me and not like the chemical smell on other sunscreens. And it doesn't make my skin itch, I have atopic dermatitis/eczema and I'm really sensitive to products but it's great for me.
      And sometimes because that stuff is so pricey, I only use it on my face, ears, neck, and then I use the Coppertone Sport spray-on on my arms, it's still a bit irritating though, the Hawaiian Tropics is the nicest stuff I've ever put on my skin.

    • @angelamatthews793
      @angelamatthews793 Год назад +5

      I find that with enough sunscreen and dirt it just rubs off in rolls so it never really builds up.

    • @alaskawashington
      @alaskawashington Год назад +9

      plus they still rinse off in streams throughout the week so I’m sure that helps too!

    • @SherriLyle80s
      @SherriLyle80s Год назад +4

      Mineral sunscreen is the best. It fades off with water after a bit.

  • @ShawnaCosmica
    @ShawnaCosmica Год назад +831

    I love that you guys are so comfortable with eachother. Lots of people would be at eachothers throats over body odor and hair etc.. I love not having to shave my legs all the time and having no one telling me I have to

    • @pickles4742
      @pickles4742 Год назад +137

      no one should ever be telling you how to handle your body hair. If they do, they need to be removed from your life.

    • @chimkinNuggz
      @chimkinNuggz Год назад +16

      Yeah but if you dont shave out in the wilderness, people will mistake you for bigfoot

    • @aloeleaf
      @aloeleaf Год назад +88

      @@chimkinNuggz say that to all the men who never shave

    • @divyasasidharan2960
      @divyasasidharan2960 Год назад +13

      What? 😳 who's telling ya that? Especially when u r out in the wild theres plenty air to not in each other's odor that much plus ur partner is stinking themsleves

    • @koi.in.pond3149
      @koi.in.pond3149 Год назад +12

      It's probably not all rosey all couples have problems.

  • @clairekeiser2076
    @clairekeiser2076 Год назад +11

    It made me so happy to see Renee snacking while using her pack as a backrest. That’s gotta be one of my favorite feelings in the world!

  • @Xhadp
    @Xhadp Год назад +7

    The wearing rain clothes while Norma clothes are getting laundered is one of the most clever tricks I’ve seen for through hiking

  • @krizza7597
    @krizza7597 Год назад +186

    That conversation in the beginning was 😂

  • @acidfairy420
    @acidfairy420 Год назад +77

    Thank you for addressing how you deal with your period! I was hoping you'd touch on that at some point but I'm happy you did. It's always nice to see people open enough to acknowledge the things that not everyone is comfortable talking about.

    • @apollofateh324
      @apollofateh324 Год назад +4

      Also! Period underwear is a thing, if you don't like menstrual cups. You do need to wash them everyday, so you need a few pairs, but it works if you don't like the cups.

    • @briciolaa
      @briciolaa Год назад +2

      she didnt say anything other than she uses a cup...like, only one? how often does she wash it, etc. T^T they literlly only said one line D:

    • @LadyAyleene
      @LadyAyleene Год назад +9

      ​@@briciolaausually it is enough to just empty the cup or rinse it quickly. When my period is over I sterilize it by putting it into boiling water, let it dry and then put it in a small box until the next menstruation.
      In a comment section I one read that there are women who pee on it to clean it as pee is sterile, but that's not really for me.
      So I think getting the cup empty/clean is probably easier in the wild than in a restroom setting where the sink is outside of the cabin.

    • @katied4658
      @katied4658 Год назад +6

      You can use sterilizing tablets to sanitize it but really only necessary before and after a period. She could get away with dumping the blood out and lightly rinsing in between. There is attachments for a water bottle to act as a bidet and works for cleaning the cup too. Probably the best option for in the wilderness.

    • @briciolaa
      @briciolaa Год назад +2

      @@LadyAyleene thank you guys for giving more details!! i never used the cup so i just didnt want to guess XD

  • @temioluseun1085
    @temioluseun1085 6 месяцев назад +6

    I don’t understand these people, but they have created a life that works for them and I respect it. I hope to have my dream life like theirs too.

  • @supplyequalsdemand2739
    @supplyequalsdemand2739 3 месяца назад +1

    Thank you for posting this. These were the questions I was curious about.

  • @qwave1322
    @qwave1322 Год назад +49

    Your life is like my depression but only happy.

  • @blueblazestar
    @blueblazestar Год назад +95

    Man, I use my shower/cleaning time to help reset my mental health. This looks so much fun, but not being able to shower and shave might kill me

    • @charlottevanlangevelde1114
      @charlottevanlangevelde1114 Год назад +26

      If you’re not in the hassle of everyday with work and stress, but spend your days in nature not have a care in the work I can imagine in general one doesn’t need to reset.

    • @milo4707
      @milo4707 7 месяцев назад +7

      ​@@charlottevanlangevelde1114 Not how mental health works for everyone. People can be depressed and need resetting even if out and about in nature.

    • @noemitellez3098
      @noemitellez3098 7 месяцев назад +1

      @@milo4707walking your dog in the suburbs once a day does not count as out in nature

    • @Servant_of_Yeshua96
      @Servant_of_Yeshua96 6 месяцев назад +1

      Um so I struggled with that too, and I promise this is true and not some religious stuff I heard. I read the Bible and prayed to the Lord and He healed me and the psalms helped me a lot. So maybe try reading the Bible? It actually brings you peace in a way nothing else can, because the Lord is the giver of peace. So Jesus is our peace if we let Him be, and I highly recommend reading His word, it resets your mental health in a better way, you will not be the same after reading His word, it's impossible unless you truly don't think on the words and let them take you on a ride. If you turn to Jesus and let Him guide you in the Word of God(because only He can teach you His word), I promise you'll be more than mentally healthy. We all need Him and He is amazing. Just some advice. Love you, be safe if you do travel. Shalom.

    • @samaraluv
      @samaraluv 6 месяцев назад

      You won't be suffering you'll be out in the most peaceful scenario

  • @caitlynlawrence8502
    @caitlynlawrence8502 Год назад +3

    I would look into lume unscented stuff. Like the acidic wash. It's pretty good at cleaning without being scented and without being "soap". The wipes come in a small pack and would be great for longer runs between towns. You could probably add water to it and keep using it until it's too gross. Then toss the couple wipes you used when you get to town. They do a great job on the hygienic areas like pits, tits and groin. Or to get off buildup of sunscreen.

  • @j.suaste1483
    @j.suaste1483 7 месяцев назад +2

    I love your Atra hiking shoes!

  • @brandonborges999
    @brandonborges999 Год назад +322

    You guys have inspired me to want to start hiking and getting out into nature more

    • @EthanDurant
      @EthanDurant Год назад +6

      🙏🏻🙏🏻 good stuff homie. Happy trails

    • @silby77
      @silby77 Год назад +8

      Do it...it's incredible! Although I have never done a backpacking trip, I love to hike, canoe, and camp and there is nothing like it!

    • @larryn8
      @larryn8 Год назад

      Well.. start today!

  • @boredom65
    @boredom65 Год назад +523

    I haven't brushed my hair in-
    Me: BRING A BRUSH

    • @sophiaguzman4757
      @sophiaguzman4757 Год назад +60

      A hairbrush with a tiny pocket knife hidden in the handle for
      ~⭐versatility⭐~

    • @mikhailwalrond1139
      @mikhailwalrond1139 Год назад +29

      @@sophiaguzman4757 😂😂😂😂 with a bottle opener and a screwdriver attachment for extra versatility

    • @sophiaguzman4757
      @sophiaguzman4757 Год назад +12

      @@mikhailwalrond1139 Now we're really using our brains 😂

    • @mikhailwalrond1139
      @mikhailwalrond1139 Год назад +4

      @@sophiaguzman4757 🤣 tell me about it mate

    • @colleenshaw1607
      @colleenshaw1607 Год назад +7

      Me with 2 ft long hair....
      I put it in a braid and it stays good for almost a week when I'm ready to wash it again. But I'm not very active either. It's fine

  • @riyagupta9065
    @riyagupta9065 Год назад +1

    You guys make me really happy when ever I feel depress i watch videos of you guys makes my heart light

  • @NotimetoVero
    @NotimetoVero Год назад +9

    These guys would survive a zombie apocalypse and probably not even know one was happening for the first few weeks

  • @johnehrhardt02
    @johnehrhardt02 Год назад +26

    Carry a small travel spray deodorant for when going into towns without the intention of using a shower. People are much happier to help someone that doesn't smell awful, it's very common in long distance cycling.

    • @joel.ha.
      @joel.ha. Год назад

      Id rather offend someone's nose for two minutes than attract a bears nose. No matter how small it is or how "unscented" it claims to be, the bear will smell it if he's around.

    • @johnehrhardt02
      @johnehrhardt02 Год назад +2

      @@joel.ha. the bear will smell you regardless of whether you're wearing any form of deodorant or scented soap. It sounds more like an excuse to not use it if anything.

  • @drtmvoss
    @drtmvoss Год назад +47

    This gray haired old lady is reminiscing her own adventures while watching you. So happy to see young folks taking on such adventures.

    • @blue5had0w
      @blue5had0w Год назад +4

      You sound like an NPC in a Pokemon game and I love it lol

    • @avril.227
      @avril.227 9 месяцев назад

      You can still do it! 🎉 Go for it! 🎉

  • @dognamedzeus4063
    @dognamedzeus4063 Год назад +2

    Absolutely love y’all’s channel. Inspiring!

  • @freshstrt3140
    @freshstrt3140 Год назад

    You guys are absolutely amazing together. What a blessing to have found one another! !
    Thanks for making the world a better place 🥰

  • @thesecrethiker7454
    @thesecrethiker7454 Год назад +22

    I hike with my girlfriend in the UK around Snowdonia and Scotland, you are welcome to join us 👌 we are hiking into Portugal next year.
    But we do carry a towel 😊

  • @RandomImaginHtion
    @RandomImaginHtion Год назад +46

    No hairbrush!!! Respect

  • @borisgonkov-we8us
    @borisgonkov-we8us 7 месяцев назад +1

    Me neither-that was on another level😂

  • @No_675
    @No_675 Год назад +2

    My sensitive skin could never

    • @Linds-pp3lz
      @Linds-pp3lz 7 месяцев назад

      My sensitive nose could never

  • @bubbles9975
    @bubbles9975 Год назад +30

    Boy, it's gotta be COLD 🥶🥶🥶 rinsing off in those lakes/streams!!
    😅 Love your channel 💕

  • @elizabethgodinez8012
    @elizabethgodinez8012 Год назад +23

    Oh no ! After two months my legs would keep me warm with so much hair 😅

  • @MartinEngelbrecht-ey3rl
    @MartinEngelbrecht-ey3rl 9 месяцев назад +1

    Beautiful souls so so so so blessed!

  • @davekirkwood9076
    @davekirkwood9076 Год назад +1

    "Me neither" brilliant 😂😂

  • @Coffeebean1985
    @Coffeebean1985 Год назад +492

    Lady, if I, as a woman, don't remove my facial hair for two months I'll look like your husband.😂

    • @mollyanderson9111
      @mollyanderson9111 Год назад +44

      😂😂 I'd be bringing tweezers

    • @evelinke
      @evelinke Год назад +60

      That's so comforting to hear from another woman 😭same

    • @bingbong9162
      @bingbong9162 Год назад

      Not to be a hater or anything but as a girl or woman you can’t possibly grow enough facial hair to look like a dude with a beard. And before you argue, woman don’t have the same facial hair hormones as males which doesn’t allow them to grow it out to far. 😊

    • @RainbowMama143
      @RainbowMama143 Год назад +30

      I didn’t shave or pluck one November to participate in No-shave-ember. It was empowering to go around with my mini beard! Why do we, as a society, not accept women for who they are, body hair and all? I’m not fully there yet for myself, so the hairs were all plucked at the end of the month.

    • @alisonwilson632
      @alisonwilson632 Год назад +4

      ​@@RainbowMama143 the second year of movement a girl friend and I grew me my movie and her her armpit hairs and we raised funds it was awesome fun and lots of people donated to the cause ❤️

  • @MrPJMav8406
    @MrPJMav8406 Год назад +55

    I really enjoy when you guys answer questions that I didn't know I had. Thank you for letting me know what I did not know I did not know

    • @d0omslug
      @d0omslug Год назад +2

      Great reply 😄

  • @MsGrindandFitness
    @MsGrindandFitness 6 месяцев назад +1

    LOL I love how proud you two are it’s awesome! NEW SUB!

  • @valentinacuadros6680
    @valentinacuadros6680 Год назад

    It’s so fun to find someone who loves the same things as you! Thank you for sharing your adventures

  • @mollygraves5558
    @mollygraves5558 Год назад +19

    Kudos to you guys… I wish I could do that and go backpacking, but I need my showers and my comfy bed

  • @loreneknight9755
    @loreneknight9755 Год назад +25

    I am amazed by what you are accomplishing! Even with the day to day hardships. Keep on clobbering it, you 2!!

  • @andrewstevenson9594
    @andrewstevenson9594 Год назад +1

    Some great advice there guys - thankyou!

  • @theglobalistchannel1471
    @theglobalistchannel1471 Год назад +3

    Try Zote soap. It's multipurpose, cheap, and you can find many uses for it in the wild. Like a repellant, has citronella. Just quite big but it's light.

  • @calcontakemeaway9069
    @calcontakemeaway9069 Год назад +22

    I have the worst periods sadly i wld never be able to do this.

    • @cooper4790
      @cooper4790 Год назад +1

      TMI

    • @PiXie232
      @PiXie232 Год назад +19

      @@cooper4790 it’s really not though.. did you think that when the creator was talking about hers? Half the freaking population has them.

    • @cooper4790
      @cooper4790 Год назад +1

      @@PiXie232 do I want to or need to know? NO.

    • @PiXie232
      @PiXie232 Год назад +15

      @@cooper4790 keep scrolling then:)

    • @YeshuaKingMessiah
      @YeshuaKingMessiah Год назад +2

      My 2 daughters have wicked bad periods too. My other 2 have normal rly bad periods. I had normal rly bad periods.
      My 2 daughters could not walk anywhere for 2 days of their period, out on the trail. They live on ibuprofen. Round the clock.
      We don’t have another single med in the house, only herbs (& other superfoods like offal and aromatics), EOs & supplements. But we do have ibuprofen.
      Glad she do it. Even my more normal periods 2 daughters n I would not want to be suffering out on the trail that week.

  • @MissNikkor
    @MissNikkor Год назад +14

    Happiness!
    Spent 6 days without a shower, without worrying about anything! No deodorant, no soap. Wearing Merino makes all the difference.

  • @user-dt5qk8uq7d
    @user-dt5qk8uq7d 9 месяцев назад +1

    You guys are a bit dorky but I love what you do. Whenever I can here I get out on the long distance trails. Last was Hadrians wall. Always wanted to do the Appalachian and Pacific crest trail. God bless.

  • @desireemccurdy3001
    @desireemccurdy3001 6 месяцев назад +1

    What a great thing to experience in life!

  • @Stacy-
    @Stacy- Год назад +26

    I was wondering about her period through this. I can't imagine having to do all that walking/hiking for months, while bleeding, and having cramps. My cramps are debilitating so I'm in bed the 1st day or medicated. I would never do this kind of a trip, but if I did, I would be taking a birth control that eliminated my period for those months.

    • @colecole4638
      @colecole4638 Год назад +2

      I would think she has to bathe when she’s on her monthly. Omg I couldn’t image NOT. Never heard of a Menstrual cup

    • @lovein4k206
      @lovein4k206 Год назад +1

      Not everyone cramps or bleeds alot. Thats me and some people do and its doesn’t keep them in bed. You just got the rough end symptoms of a cycle. 🤷🏼‍♀️

    • @tyongsbith4046
      @tyongsbith4046 Год назад +1

      @@colecole4638 I assume you’re a man.

    • @lovein4k206
      @lovein4k206 Год назад

      @@wonder12374 see! You are able to and some arent. I just don’t understand why everyone assumes every woman is the same like we are some packaged “vagina” and the instructions are set in stone. You go girl! I salute you!

    • @Kira_Martel
      @Kira_Martel Год назад

      @@colecole4638 A menstrual cup is worn inside the vagina and holds the menstrual blood inside you until you empty it out. It can be worn for up to 12 hours depending on your flow. Does a pretty good job of keeping everything neat and clean.

  • @harperchestershorts6436
    @harperchestershorts6436 Год назад +14

    HOWWW??? I go crazy if I don’t shower for 2 days

    • @sickphukka384
      @sickphukka384 Год назад +1

      Cause the bush doesnt have showers?

  • @LuckyHoney
    @LuckyHoney 7 месяцев назад +1

    Such a brave adventurous people.

  • @norati402
    @norati402 Год назад +2

    I love you guys so much, your lovely relationship is something to aspire!

  • @kelseawebb553
    @kelseawebb553 Год назад +47

    How do y’all charge y’all phones to use for the vlogs

    • @pocasanchez
      @pocasanchez Год назад +19

      I have a solar charger and back up battery packs. I also keep it off or on airplane mode/dim most of the time. Not sure if that's what they do though.

    • @-desertpackrat
      @-desertpackrat Год назад +5

      I also use solar chargers, I haven't done backpacking yet, just car/tent camping, but I always bring two with me and I have my actual phone with data, hotspot and that I use to text and call and gps and my alltrails app, but then I have a second phone for photos because my regular one has a useless camera. My phones drain super fast so I have to charge them many times a day especially if I try to do any video, even a few minutes. So far I've been for 2-night trips without having to use the second power bank and the first one barely about to start dying at the end of the trip. Sometimes I also have my tablet with movies downloaded and can even charge that if it gets low. And a few times I charged my friend's phone because she didn't have a charger. And also at night because my friend snores, I wear bluetooth sleepband headphones and play ambiend thunderstorm noise on my phone to drown her out, so my phone is literally plugged in all night and that power bank still keeps going the rest of the trip. I also let them sit out in the sun anytime it's sunny out, or even partly sunny. The solar is a trickle charge, so very slow, but it works. And you can even buy just a straight up solar panel you fold up in your bag and plug your phone into and lay it out in the sun, and directly charge your phone with sunlight. My other friend came with us and brought one last time and I used his solar panel to charge both my phone and my half-dead power bank to full charge in about 4 or 5 hours total. Not sure what brand it was but that thing was killer.

  • @Nofxthepirate
    @Nofxthepirate Год назад +41

    You're lucky to have hair you can not brush for a month. I'm super envious. My hair is so curly that it becomes a tangled mess in like 2 days!

    • @elizabethkeen7851
      @elizabethkeen7851 Год назад +3

      Mines thick and wavy give it ten minutes (I wish I was joking 😂)

    • @Chloe-dv9hf
      @Chloe-dv9hf Год назад +3

      i really would have expected hair to be super matted after that length of time hahaha. i chemically straightened my hair because it tangles almost immediately and even so, i use detangling spray and use a wet brush and only really brush my hair while it’s wet, after combing it when i condition it, it’s just past my hips so there’s a LOT of hair to detangle

    • @TheSiobhan12
      @TheSiobhan12 Год назад

      Same here

    • @CrystalBbyUSA
      @CrystalBbyUSA Год назад

      I have curly hair too and I would literally have to shave my head if I didn't brush it for a month lol it also seems like it would make your head hurt bc it would be so tangled

    • @lepus6511
      @lepus6511 Год назад

      Just had this conversion with my girlfriend. Really interesting. I have curly hair too but I can go a week easy without brushing (and I just use my fingers or a really wide toothed comb). Could probably go much longer too. I'll have minimal tangles that can be easily brushed out with just my fingers. My girlfriend also has curls and she can't go a day without brushing or I have to sit and help untangle all her knots. I wonder what the difference is. We both have chest length hair, similar curls. My hair is slightly thinner and she generally takes better care of hers

  • @jerrodc85
    @jerrodc85 Год назад +1

    The air drying is the most badass part of this whole thing 👏

  • @urmother2.057
    @urmother2.057 Год назад +1

    Bro did not jus say me neither💀

  • @Bigbaymonstermare
    @Bigbaymonstermare Год назад +48

    No deodorant? That’s love between you, hiking that many miles a day with no deodorant 😂

    • @flowersafeheart
      @flowersafeheart Год назад +1

      I bet they just get super used to and appreciative of eachothers smells and pheremones

  • @madelynntobey6207
    @madelynntobey6207 Год назад +3

    YALLLL imagine doing this on your period!! I could never!

    • @-desertpackrat
      @-desertpackrat Год назад +1

      As someone who used to have very painful ones before hormone therapy, I can't imagine at all, I just can't. I could barely do normal things most of the time, like walk to the store or even sit upright in a chair, my legs and certain parts were like eletric pain, no joke :( I'm so glad I don't have to deal with that anymore and don't evny anyone who does, that is straight up torture. Anyone who can do intense labor or activity during that has superpowers because damn.

    • @maryburger1232
      @maryburger1232 Год назад

      @@-desertpackrat I was the same, I was so happy when my periods stopped at age 44 , I could do things the whole month and not loosing 10 days due to PMS and than bad painful periods.

  • @justaguy8104
    @justaguy8104 11 месяцев назад

    Legitimately great tips for long backcountry hikes. Thanks y’all

  • @sunami2990
    @sunami2990 Год назад +2

    Love the simplicity.

  • @NaS94612
    @NaS94612 Год назад +100

    Y’all are naturally good looking people! I camped in Kentucky for a week, was able to shower once… we brought body cleansing wipes though because we had our car and were able to collect trash/recyclables and properly dispose of them. But I still looked rough 😂 my hair was greasy AND frizzy… my skin def broke out and my legs needed a good shave after that. Not saying there’s anything wrong going natural and I’m sure your body adjusts… but yeah… I wouldn’t even consider myself high maintenance either but I do require maintenance 😂

    • @chrishansen5784
      @chrishansen5784 Год назад +4

      My body was trashed after 4 days of deep forest camping in florida. In sure we smells terrible as well. It was extremely fun though

    • @ColictussEdits
      @ColictussEdits Год назад

      You go big bone lick?

  • @mjoy4382
    @mjoy4382 Год назад +9

    You guys are amazing. You have the most radiant and infectious smiles! Always make me laugh and smile as I love the outdoors and used to do a ton of outdoor adventure, but have recently been in the hospital a lot. Note: If I didn’t brush my hair in over a month, I’d have to chop it off, it would be so matted and impossible to comb through as it’s long and curly! 😅 hats off to you guys! Happy trailblazing!

  • @jonathantrudel9726
    @jonathantrudel9726 8 месяцев назад +2

    Wow vous êtes super organisés. Merci pour les conseils que vous partager.

  • @DrinksOnCosby
    @DrinksOnCosby Год назад

    No way am I hiking for a week without deo. Dude must love the taste of the ocean 😂

  • @Bestarstruck94
    @Bestarstruck94 Год назад +6

    You guys are amazing!! I love watching your journey. The one product I’d recommend adding to your kit, is Dr.Bronners soap because it’s all natural and doubles as toothpaste/hair/body wash, and a little goes a long way. Happy hiking!

    • @brittanygarcia9641
      @brittanygarcia9641 Год назад +5

      toothpaste?? really? that sounds interesting lol I’d never think to use it for that

    • @BeatlesCentricUniverse
      @BeatlesCentricUniverse Год назад +1

      Been using Dr Bronners for almost 40 years! Not too good as toothpaste though.

  • @daniatocalife5138
    @daniatocalife5138 Год назад +6

    I wanna ask you a question what is the scariest thing that you ever saw in the wild

  • @duckhats1188
    @duckhats1188 Год назад +1

    sister: HELP
    Me:Omg what
    Sister:I CANT FIND THE PLUG FOR MY FLAT IRON!!!

  • @j.suaste1483
    @j.suaste1483 7 месяцев назад +1

    I would love to do this!!
    Love all your content!

  • @manstuff612
    @manstuff612 Год назад +11

    Haven't shaves in 2 months your beard is perfectly lined up

  • @Vhukonikm123
    @Vhukonikm123 Год назад +15

    I know this ain't for me. I admire you guys so much

  • @SheDetective
    @SheDetective Год назад

    Love this couple & these videos! Thanks for keeping it real! ❤ 🌲

  • @OldManRiv3r
    @OldManRiv3r Год назад +1

    I'll never understand hiking, it's just walking a bunch with a mild chance of bear attacks. Sounds SO appealing

  • @00z85
    @00z85 Год назад +12

    Braid your hair. Unscented baby wipes to clean the body.

  • @poojaprasad421
    @poojaprasad421 Год назад +9

    Wow this looks so much fun! Being out in the wild and enjoying nature rather than worrying about body odor and all.

  • @filipinotv777
    @filipinotv777 14 дней назад

    Thanks for sharing 💖 What a trail that's my biggest plan wish and pray I can make it

  • @ferdinand.bumpliz
    @ferdinand.bumpliz Год назад +1

    I LOVE that you guys bought indomie when y’all are in town! Stuff is bussin, dare I say the most universal comfort food 🤙🥹

  • @cecilbal08
    @cecilbal08 Год назад +17

    I would love to be out and about like that but the hygiene part worries me! I give you both credit for handling it well

    • @paulrevere2379
      @paulrevere2379 Год назад +3

      Go do some weekend trips to gradually adapt. It's not the big hurdle it seems. Remember that thousands make the adjustment every year and it wasn't too long ago when it was basic routine for millions, some variation anyway.

    • @joel.ha.
      @joel.ha. Год назад

      ​@@paulrevere2379 is STILL the standard for hundreds of millions of people. Look at India and africa, as well as Parts of China and many island nations. Plumbing is a luxury. A $30K usd salary puts you in the top 1% of the world

    • @lovejubileee
      @lovejubileee Год назад +3

      @@joel.ha. 😕 as a West Indian … even the poorest of people bathe regularly whether there is plumbing or not

  • @thdoggo1
    @thdoggo1 Год назад +11

    If I hiked that far and didn’t brush my hair my hair would all be tangled on top of my head in one big knot. You are lucky your hair still looks nice haha! 😂

    • @Goaway624
      @Goaway624 Год назад +1

      Not my kind of life......i love my shower and do want it at least 2 or 3 times a week....if im not working......im a nurse so i do have to shower daily to go to work and sometimes when i come home. Depends on where im working

  • @Nateywatey284
    @Nateywatey284 3 дня назад

    Yall are so creative and natural I love it❤🎉😊

  • @TheSkipperdcn9
    @TheSkipperdcn9 20 дней назад

    I love to hike but wow!!! Your adventures are amazing thank you for sharing

  • @CTA--
    @CTA-- Год назад +12

    I knew they had to be musty but they full on confirmed it LOL

  • @daiseyleightide7370
    @daiseyleightide7370 Год назад +14

    You could use the baking soda deodorant. It has no smell. I couldn’t go without a hairbrush. You can get a comb or tiny hairbrush.
    Y’all are awesome! But hygiene is very important. 😳😳

    • @karleyj9706
      @karleyj9706 Год назад

      The body adjusts to its environment! So many products we don't really need but we buy anyway

  • @katieeee.13
    @katieeee.13 Год назад +5

    I’m sorry but as a woman I cannot imagine being on my period and not being in my bed with the fan on wrapped in blankets complaining it’s hot and not having a bunch of snacks-

    • @kimchi8022
      @kimchi8022 Год назад

      Agreed. Give me cozy blankets,my cats and Netflix pls ❤

  • @tonieicher5825
    @tonieicher5825 Год назад

    Taking water from the stream in a cup or bucket is a better way to wash clothes since people get water to drink from the steam. A little hack I picked up from the AT