VAN LIFE CONFESSIONS…(a REAL LIFE tour of our converted van)
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- Опубликовано: 12 июн 2021
- …Do you dry your toothbrush? We hope you enjoy this updated (maybe a little too “raw”) van tour!
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Originally from Nashville, Tennessee, we got married June 2013 and quickly caught the #travel bug! We started “travel hacking” & finally decided we wanted to go travel for one year. After 2 years of saving $ and over 2 million miles and points, we sold our cars and apartment and left home January 10, 2016. We started this #travelvlog to share our experiences with friends and family, then decided we really liked vlogging and traveling, and we didn’t want to stop after just one year! After achieving our new goal of 100 countries and then all 7 continents (check out our documentary here: • 100th COUNTRY DOCUMENTARY , we had no plans to slow down, until 2020 decided to force us to ;) which is when we bought a converted Sprinter van to start exploring our own country for the first time. #Vanlife 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. 😊🎥🌎
sorry Nate, this is the real stuff and I'm HERE FOR IT
Me too! Loved it! Keep on keeping it real!
So did I. Here for this sort of thing.
Absolutely! More of these, please!
A person’s gotta do what a person’s gotta do. At least he’s thought it through an made preparations for the possibility. Everyone should think about these realities that happen to someone, somewhere, every day.
absolutely agree!
I think they should do a Van declutter and organising video. That would be so much fun!.
Yes! Bring in Marie kondo! Haha. Does this spark joy? The put everything on the bed thing might necessitate a hotel stay 😂
@@hereiknowmyself-jeaniealks377 hahaha. At points I was getting that wierd OCD thing
At least i forgot my shitty house for a while. Lolololol
they are just messy and not organised at all
I wrote the same 😊 Major boom! WE ARE CLEANING VAN 😁🙌🙌🙌
I’m not gonna lie this might be one of my favorite videos you guys have made in a while, because it’s just so real! I love watching you both goof around and it’s nice to see that van life isn’t just a glammed up, edited thing for y’all.
Kara, Nate thank you for being kind to my parents at the tasting and thank you for the shout out to my dad he was so surprised to hear you mentioned him!
@Albatroz Z I absolutely will, thank you so much; that was very, very kind of you
Nate: "Nobody shares everything."
Kara: "I wanna share EVERYTHING."
Me: 👀👂
I hear you Kara. But IMHO you all shared too much about that toilet. I don’t need to see or hear about your pee. TMI
No, please don't share everything!
OnlyFans when?
kara also sharing that they play on the bed :( SDKFNDSKF /s like bestie i get u originally made travel videos for ur family and friends but... we assumed you played on the bed but didn't want to hear that you did
I was read this when she said that
I would just like to say, for the longest time I was thinking how perfectly put together I thought your daily lives where. This video has made you both SO MUCH more relatable especially as a couple. My husband has done the chapstick thing before and ended up buying me one for every point in our house. Tv stand, night stand, computer stand, bathroom, purse and briefcase so he never thinks he has stolen mine.
I love this video. Seriously, I know Nate is embarrassed, but this is the kind of video that makes van life so much more than picturesque views and amazing adventures, now it’s all that and two real, relatable people. Everyone has their habits and their messes, it’s good to be reminded of that every once in a while.
best part “wow Nate did you know there was a table under the bed” haha
Kara: “I’m so embarrassed” Nate: “this is what Embarrassed you” 😂🤲🏻
Thank you so much 😊
@@bethxrennhuh
There is the ideal expectation and then there's reality. We live in reality.
Nate: “No one shares everything!”
Kara: “I want to share.....😳EvErYtHiNg!”
This entire video makes me laugh. It’s real life. I love it!
@@patriciacreed ???
Nate, she's a keeper. Not only is she beautiful with a great personality, she's keeping it real. I needed this. I've been wanting to live the "pinterest" nomad life and my son and boyfriend don't want to be part of it. So I decided to talk myself out of it. This helped. Thank you 😊
I love how this was like 24 minutes of bloopers
@Cheap good quality bruj
Nate: "They're going to judge us." Yep, love you both even more. Thanks for being so real. Peace.
I LOVE this! Everyone needs to do a "perfect van tour vs reality of everyday van life" This is so useful for wannabe vanlifers :D
There's something oddly pure about watching Nate, in various vlogs, preparing the coffee for himself and Kara.
I love how Kara is so flexible and not high maintenance. She embraces every adventure that comes their way.
she is already gorgeous ... not much to maintain :)
I have never felt more in tune with you guys than after watching this video. PS. No one normal washes their coffee pot.
Gross, we wash it everyday. It grows mold if you dont.
@@davidgameiro9119 Actually it doesn't if you use it every day.
All it needs is a good rinse.
Of you have hard water you have to wash it every day or it will build up the calcium.
Hello 👋
I keep binge watching your videos ever since I found you guys and I always say, "yup this one has to be my favorite" BUT, this one HAS to be my favorite 😂😂😂 I appreciate the realness in this video. Makes me love you both even more!!!!!
😂 same here
This is the most realistic thing on RUclips that I’ve seen and I’m here for it 💅
Kara is killing me “eat on the bed, sleep on the bed, work on the bed, play on the bed...”
I love her so much 💜
That was my favorite part too 😂😂
Best comment ever.
Y’all are going to look back on these days when your gray & old and completely laugh your heads off. You guys are creating memories to look back on, so many fun journeys and travels and sharing it with us which is a bonus. Having a travel van isn’t always an easy task but y’all make it work. 👍🏻
You two are so much fun to watch! You two appear so natural in front of the camera! You two could easily be movie stars!
LOVE this!!! It's so real and so true with what happens after you've lived in a place for a while. I appreciate the transparency and honesty. It's very refreshing!
Nate’s reenactment of the trash can moving around had me dying😂😂
Agreed! 😂
I was eating and I almost choked...
Me too😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂!!
this is probably the funniest video ever😂 “ya know, all of the other things you do on the bed” and nate getting embarrassed😂 I almost died lol
This is officially my most favorite video of all times now!!! Laughed my head off while watching! KARA YOU ARE HILARIOUS! Love y'all! Keep being gross and real :)
It warms my heart every time Nate brings Kara her coffee. So sweet
LMAO I love this video and it's honesty soooo much! You two are so much fun to watch! Love your channel!
A few suggestions:
1.) For the Cabinets and Drawers:
A,) Try Marine Latches for the Cabinets and Drawers - it will keep them from flying open!
B.) And add an interior drawer WithIN the drawer for added storage of little stuff.
(Take a look at Ikea Kitchens to get an idea of what I am talking about.)
2.) Try re-painting the white cabinets and walls with white gloss, semi-gloss, or satin finish paint. The glossier the finish, the easier it cleans, and more importantly the cleaner it stays! (Also the more light it refracts so it makes a space look brighter.). IDK what the fascination with flat paint is, it gets dirty and stains SO easily!
3.) Try putting a cargo net in front of the items within the upper cabinets to keep the stuff from falling out when you open the cabinet.
4.) Add a small shelf to the inside of the upper cabinets to utilize more of the vertical space.
5.) Go to the Dollar Tree and buy a ton of elastic hair ties. Roll your cloths and put a hire tire around each piece. This way when you dig through your cloths cabinet, the cloths stayed rolled up. This also works brilliantly for suitcases!
6.) Look into 2 piece cab window shades, they fold up much easier and as a result are soooo much easier to store! For the side cab windows look into side pull down shades, great for driving down the road and for parking.
OR
You can get a day/night Slow Roller Shades by Irvine Shade & Door for the front window (or all of the windows for that matter). We just upgraded our travel trailer with these and we LOVE them!
7.) Why not put a pop up/removable/rv/marine table between the 2 cab seats for eating and put the drivers seat on a semi-swivel?
I love all the honesty and realness! So much fun to watch! Thanks!
wow i am actually shocked about how helpful you were in a single comment😂 nice job
@@kingditta3921 samee
Thanks dude ( I travel a lot in my car!)
I’m not gonna read this all it’s to early I’m the morning for me
Thanks for that that was amazing. Will try out
Nate be like: No one shares every-thing
Kara be like: I want to share every-THING
And she did XD
@@Artnotforthesakeofart Not really but close :)
Found this today 5.13.23 - it was just what I needed for my Mother's Day! Full belly laughs with 2 great people!!
I have to say that the reason why I subscribed is because you guys Share Everything. Sick and tired of channels that glamorize their van lives, either pretending that they are Oh so zen, or oh so organized. I love that you do not pretend that you are awesome at everything you try for the first or even the tenth time, I love it when you guys do not cut out your inexperience with the outdoors life, electrical failures, looms shouting not being wolves, being afraid of mountain lions or bears , when your back is hurting like hell after hours of biking and all those crazy and amazing things you are going trough. This is the truth and I love that.
The “play in the bed” had me DYING
same!! but then I thought about them not showering regularly and cringed lol ...
@@tiarogers2205 Yep!!
@@tiarogers2205 I think they use public showers
I like Nates sense of humor the trashcan sliding in the shower cracked me up.
Hilarious!!
Who else thinks they should go on the home edit! That would be my fave crossover
Love how real y'all are about van life & adventures. This is the reality of any home I think. Hope that's helpful to hear
I have never laughed out loud for 24 minutes and 23 seconds until just now. Thank You ! That was fun.
This is probably one of the best videos that Kara and Nate have ever made. It was so funny. I really enjoyed watching it.
By far one of my FAVORITE videos you've produced yet!!! Love the personal and relatable window you've opened for us to see. Very neat and can't wait to see more!
Listen, this video is the absolute best! For anyone that has already lived vanlife or in a vehicle dwelling before, they should totally understand all of this
It's like a behind the scenes and that's life , it's not all sunshine and rainbows ! It's the normal everyday stuff. Keep up the great work !! You still need to come back to Virginia and visit the Southwestern part of the state ! 😁❤
Which part? I live in southwest va too!
@@DH-tn5qd In Southern Franklin County near Phillpott Lake
I live in tazewell county!
LOL when Kara said “eat on the bed, sleep on the bed, play on the bed” 💀💀💀
😂😂😂😂
i know lol
6 weeks later
kara: IM PREGNANT!!!
OK good it wasn't just me😂
😧😜
I haven't watched you in a long time, but the good energy that you are still bringing it's amazing. You are so wonderful!
I love how real this video is, love the no shame vibes kara gives
This was one of my favorite videos you guys have done in a really long time. So funny, so relatable, and such a joy to watch. Thank you so much for sharing your life with us, the bitter and the better. Laughing about things like your walls falling down, and showing how you really live your life is so incredible. Thank you so much for sharing.
My bride (of 34 years) and I almost in unison say "They are just too cute" after each video that we watch.
That's soooo sweet!😘
This was the funniest thing you have ever done. Especially Nate and the trash can and Kara doing the before and after cabinet comparison. Hilarious😂.
Her giggle is everything.
Best video you’ve ever done. I prefer real life. I don’t like when social media is edited to make it look like you are living in a dream.
Same, I was totally here for this and loved ever minute of it!
I agree! I like their videos of course, but showing only perfect things makes it unrelatable, far away, like a dream thing. Seeing reality is so much closer, so nice and understandable! Amazing video!
I think what happened was opposite to what Nate was afraid - instead of judging, people actually UNDERSTAND You guys more and love You even more!
I love how Kara is like, “I WANT TO SHARE EVERYTHING.” Hahahaha! This is why I love Kara and kept watching this channel. I get tired of curated content sometimes. 🙄😂😂😂
YES!!!!!
People are going to judge no matter what you do. I absolutely love your videos ❤. Share whatever the heck you both want. You've earned it!!!
8:30 LOOK HOW CUTE THEY ARE AAKSKSKAJSHAHA I CANT BREATHE THEY’RE SO CUUUUUTE. IMAGINE WHEN THEY’RE ALREADY GRAY AND OLD AND STILL LAUGH ABOUT NATE’S CURLS AAAA THEY’RE SO CUTEEE
"we're not normal people!"
Everyone: "Seems normal to me"
Yup . Pretty much !
Same! It just shows us you’re normal like the rest of us!!
Said nobody
That's TRUE!
As a college student who lives in a small dorm room, I felt this. Especially the hoarding of napkins and ketchup from restaurants 😂
I thought it was an older person thing... good to know.
Thanks for keeping it real! Drying your toothbrush is not weird, using a recycled paper towel could get gross after a while, but if the toothbrush is clean, what's the big deal? Washing your coffee pot with soap is not necessarily a good thing (if you use pure essential oils - the ingestible ones - put a little lemon oil with hot water once in a while and swish it around then rinse). In life, I've learned that more people are messy than neat, if you can live with it and it works for you - who cares what everyone else thinks? Your space is not so messy, and dirt is part of life. I appreciate and more realistic view of van life, and according to the comments below - so do most people. Stay healthy, stay safe, have fun!!
My Dad brought my Mother coffee in bed every morning! It was so sweet!
"We Eaton the bed, sleep on the bed, work on the bed... Play on the bed"
Omg i laughed so hard 😂😂😂
That made me lol
Same 🤣 I was searching for this comment!!
Same! hilarious
Nate.... This video makes us love y'all even more. Finding out that y'all are cool, and actually pretty normal, makes y'all even more relatable
I lived in a campervan for a week & I totally understand how quickly the tidiness goes out the window!
Does anyone else love that in the morning Nate makes her coffee and her voice is so soft when she says thank you. Like true love
I’ve added in my dating profile- “must bring me coffee in bed like Nate does for Kara”
It's the sweetest thing ever. Plus the head kiss. Praying my future husband is this sweet to me
I agree with you 💯
Non-negotiable!☕️❤️
Ya, that is sweet
@@KaraandNate well at least we know who does the follow up comments.
“We play on the bed” I can’t imagine nates face right now 😂😂😂
Huh I feel like that wasn't what she meant? dunno haven't actually watched it yet
I just watched it. nevermind
Yeah I wonder what games they play on the bed
@@antonygibson_ Kara's reaction will say what you need to know.
@@seanbrown35 well I was going to say tag, but it's a bit small
they must love board games!
I love the realness of it. Because this is the truth. But it is part of life and it just is what it is.
I love how normal and down to earth you guys are.
I love these vids.. I laugh the whole time, especially when Nate doesn’t want Kara to share some stuff but it becomes the most relatable parts. I don’t feel so bad about “my areas” in the van! 😂🤣
I adored the real-life approach - it gives us so much more perspective on the experience and let's us know you two even better!
I think a Murphy bed that folds up or down over the seating area seams like a good option.
This is by far the best ”van life video” EVER!
Fav quote: “ We’re not normal people.” We still LOVE YA, thanks for sharing.
@miko foin copied
The fact that they think all of this is the peak grossness shows how neat they actually are.
I know right...
I love them but most of these things are disgusting,...
Obsessively neat Nate.
Eh not showering regularly and literally doing everything in that bed while not being clean is pretty gross but hey
This video makes you more relatable and real. Thank you for convincing him, Kara.
Facebook unsubscribed without me knowing. I'm glad you were able to spend this time with your grandpa.
Nate guiding Kara's sleeping hand to her coffee 😂❤️
I was gonna say the same thing....lol
LOL living my best life
You made me laugh out loud at “just freshening up” and Nate…”this is too much.” I’m all in for this.
Hello 👋dear, how are you doing?
Idk if it’s just me but I think Kara would be a good mom
I love U Guys so much I love how excited Kara gets about everything and how sweet Nate brings coffee with a kiss every morning ,I love that your honest with people about real stuff and I love how Nate gets Kara to get out of her comfort zone and She gets Nate out of his lol
lone it
I have never related to Kara more than when her hand had to be physically moved to her coffee mug while she’s half asleep to comprehend what’s happening 😂
I wish we could see the parts that off camera they were like "yeah we definitely can't show that" you know there's got to be a few of those!
We're still catching up and watching all of your van videos, and this has got to be one of your best ones so far 😆I'm cracking up with all of the refreshing honesty going on in this video. Thank you for sharing this, we all needed to see the more realistic side of things!
You guys are an entire mood and I love it! Keep being awesome 😍
Including moments like these build your authenticity and likability.
Agreed 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽❤️❤️❤️
YESS!!! Finally someone else who reuses paper towels and saves napkins and condiments 🙌🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 our society is needlessly wasteful it’s really nice to see Kara being mindful of the environment. Imagine if everyone was a bit more mindful of the things they throw away. It would make a tremendous impact to our environment.
Well considering she has one million napkins, that is already produced, in her drawer... it seems like an odd behavior ^)^
might be better for the envirement.. but I read microbiology in school and made bacteria growth.... that napkin has about a zillion of bacterias thats just growing by the hour, trust me...
it would be better if she would have a small towel which she clean between the drying or if she just "hit" the brush in the air (over the sink) until it is almost dry and have a small glass by the window where the sun is shining and let the rest dry.
I had a friend who held their toothbrusch under water and then "sucked" in all the water in her mouth to make it dry, not sure how hygienic that is, but its bettern than that napkin :) not being a hater, just thinking more about the hygien.
@@jennye8833 😨
its gross
A highly thoughtful statement
Love it ! So real and raw and van life and how it changes exactly depictions of how it does change over time
I love the way you guys are and Kara I love that you are willing to share everything the good and the bad makes it truly real and thank you so so much
The “ew unsubscribe” WAS SO FUNNY AHAHAH I LOVE YALL
Time stamp?
@@jatinsharma3815 9:35
As a recent Widower - these two often bring Tears to my Eyes for obvious and sometimes beautiful reasons. Such an amazing Couple.
I ABSOLUTELY save restaraunt napkins and VERY lightly used paper towels. It got wierd when i realized I also dry my toothbrush......huh.....Love you guys! Be safe!
I have been watching through all your van life videos in order and so far.... This video is my absolute favorite! Kara had me CRACKING up!! Love you guys!
For the last three years my husband, our two kiddos, and myself have spent six months of each year in our camper. I feel this video...
As soon as Nate jumped and hit his head on the ceiling, my mind immediately went to the very similar cruise ship incident. I see a hard hat or helmet in your near future, Nate!
I love that you made this video. My hubby and I have lived in our camper for almost a year while we build our dream home and homestead and I can SO relate to everything you shared!
Hi 👋 dear , how are you doing?
I really like it when you guys are this real. It makes you relatable
BEST video in a year! Your natural humor comes through, how different you 2 are and how you deal with that. The transparency is refreshingly real. The ability to laugh at yourselves is priceless. Seriously… I enjoyed this video more than any in a year. No showboating or grandstanding, just a perfectly imperfect couple in a perfectly imperfect (van)life. ❤️
I’m with Kara on this one. I love that you’re sharing EVERYTHING. Thanks for sharing. You both rock.
Love the raw and the real. Just shows you are human, like the rest of us. You just get to have way more fun, more often than the rest of us. Love all the giggles and the "nopes" from Nate.
The BEST video of vanlife EVER!! We have been living in our van for 2 years now and it's hard to find a video so real like this one! Hi from Brazil! 🇧🇷
I laughed so hard at the beginning when Nate woke up Kara, moving her hand.
You should do a van life Q&A for 1 year of van life.
Dope video. Nate dont be scared of people, someone will always hate. Be cheerful and have fun.
it is so nice that Nate makes you coffee every morning