Answering your Questions! | Backpacking Tips, YouTube Money, and How We Met

[@austinmeyerfilms]

If you're in the comments, like me, you are probably part of the #wearenvture community! Let's keep liking, commenting, and sharing Cody and Victoria's channel with others because their message of authenticity and love for the outdoors is one that needs to be spread far and wide.

[@codyandvictoria]

Austin really knows how to write a "pin" worthy comment! We appreciate you Austin! And everyone else in the community who enjoys and respects the great outdoors. Thanks for the love ❤️

[@joannedeacon7490]

Forget Switzerland you need to come to Wales or Scotland amazing mountains and lochs 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@kristiekline7425]

Patagonia, friends. I have hiked and climbed all over the world and Patagonia is the ultimate. I have never seen mountains like those anywhere else in the world. Chile and Argentina have so much to offer outdoors enthusiasts.

[@JordanGreenPNW]

One positive I've noticed in regard to the struggle of being in the moment while filming question: While constantly recording, planning, setting up a tripod, etc. can definitely detract from being in the moment I've found that looking at your surroundings through a film-making perspective makes you appreciate the small details more-so than someone who is not. I find myself constantly looking closely and appreciating little things like leaves, flowers, creeks, sun rays, sounds (the wind through the trees at night 🤤) because of how they look/sound on video which can draw you even closer to your environment! Just my $0.2, great Q&A guys!

[@BeckiandChris]

Thanks for answering my question guys! Sounds like a wicked road trip if you get to do it. Love the set up of this Q&A also, audio sounds so good! 🙌🏼

[@codyandvictoria]

Might need to plan a pit stop in there somewhere to see you guys :)

[@MKNYC_]

Man I love when people I subscribe to collide when I don't expect it

[@RodrigoGarciactg]

Love to see you guys here! You guys helped me start up my crossfit KZbin channel 🙌🏼

[@vlaaady]

My wife and I have been doing kiteboarding for 2 years now. With roughly weekly frequency. The learning curve is steep and it takes a good season to learn the ropes and a water start, but on the bright side it is not physical since you are attached by a harness to a kite. So you may push away the Alzheimer by learning new tricks in your 70s. Great community, lots of fun and you don't notice how time passes. You may start out in a river, lake, a Bay or a harbor, though eventually you would want the ocean. If there is a wind, there is a way!

[@brewerjason]

Ugh. The first :55 seconds is just so so so good! The masking for the title. The crispy audio (as always). The stunning backdrop. Just so so good you guys.

[@codyandvictoria]

Thanks for noticing the masking 😜

[@DoseofDirt]

Love your videos! Our poor little puppy Luna was diagnosed with Parvo 36 hours after we got home with her. It was heartbreaking! We're so grateful she pulled through and is now an amazing adventure companion! So glad your little Hazel pulled through as well! ♥🐕♥

[@codyandvictoria]

Our story is very similar to yours! Puppies are the best and I'm so glad to hear your Luna girl is doing good💪 -V

[@scotts1409]

You two are the best! You definitely stay true to yourselves in terms of balance of earning and yet endorsing products.

[@anabriceno23]

Found your page yesterday and went through all the camping vids! The shots are amazing and you guys are informative and fun too watch! Keep up the great work! Sending SoCal Love! 🥰

[@carelchris]

In awe with the quality of the video and audio! You guys are a true blessing.

[@EmelieBoss]

I love your channel so much! About 12:00 in the video you talk about not being able to be in the moment when thinking about filming. I also film a lot(but only small fractions end up becoming videos) and I find that I can give myself the time to relax and do "real" stuff when the camera is rolling - if I just bring big memory cards and don't mind having extra hours of really long footage. I sometimes just turn on the camera and go do real stuff like pitch the tent or just getting lost in thoughts sitting on some rock, and I lot of times I forget I am even filming. When that happened, I used to panic about card storge and battery life, but if I bring an abundance of both I feel like I can truly enjoy the adventure more.

[@iki0o]

So surprised to see you guys answer my question 😮 love you guys!! Can't wait for the next one!

[@codyandvictoria]

We love you too🥰 -V

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Beautiful backdrop man!

[@codyandvictoria]

Preciate it bud! Hope you're doing well. 😊

[@kyletaggart]

how is the sound of this video so amazing?! also, great video of course. love the setting and the chill vibe of the entire video!

[@TimmyLodhi]

Glad to hear the pup is doing ok. Thanks for the transparent and authentic answers to those questions! I was just in Downieville/Sierra City area and thought about you two. If you're looking for a really fun hike/camping trip with an amazing fire lookout. Check out the Sierra Buttes Lookout Trail on Alltrails.

[@Maisia04]

This is such a cute q&a set up. So simple and intimate and shows so much character. 🥰🥰🥰

[@leannblue9277]

This was awesome. I will always tell you " it will be fine".

[@codyandvictoria]

🤪

[@hellobillyjacks]

This was great, and makes me feel better about my balancing my life and family with my insatiable desire to be outdoors. Thanks and loving the vids

[@MilaErives]

Thank you for this video! We love watching these & seeing your channel grow!

[@AdamHoyt]

Lots of great answers. Funny getting this recommended a year later and seeing how you changed your mind about getting into van life lol. Looking forward to hanging with two cool people in Alaska!

[@codyandvictoria]

Haha I guess things change 🤷 stoked for Alaska!!! 🏔🏔

[@thisiseric]

You guys are living the life my partner and I dream of so I appreciate the transparency you both have in the video about both the good AND the bad about this type of lifestyle. We just got a disabled doggie named MechaGodzilla who is partially paralyzed in her hind legs so our dream is to be her legs and take her on all these adventures cycling, kayaking, camping, hiking etc that she wouldn't normally be able to do on her own :)

[@codyandvictoria]

That's seriously amazing! It takes a special kind of person to take care of a dog like that💙 She will be the happiest dog and live the best life because of you guys! Thanks for watching us☺️ -V

[@mokun]

Wow, this video went so quick! You guys are my inspiration. Thank you, Cody and Victoria. Love from Japan.

[@mathewcoulliette2233]

Hi, I am a photographer in Mesa, AZ and I have really been enjoying your videos a lot lately. Congrats on getting married and buying a house! Thanks, Mathew

[@mariellejai11]

Thanks for answering my question! I’ve been on the fence about which Sony lens to get for my new a7iii, and I trust y’all’s judgement! Love you guys’ videos so much, and I’m excited to see your channel grow & follow along on your next adventures 🏔🤍😭

[@codyandvictoria]

Love the lens ❤️❤️ thanks for the support

[@KatieSanvick]

I cant wait for puppy adventure videos!! You guys have inspired my husband and I to get out and adventure more!

[@codyandvictoria]

We can't wait!! 🐶🐶 So glad you guys are getting out there

[@ramondelgado05]

I absolutely love this video...thanks for doing it.

[@AudioJanitor]

Hi, what is your audio set up for this please? Lavs I assume but the audio sounds great.

[@AudioJanitor]

I see responses but none to my question.

[@Chris-cs8ed]

I have been watching your videos since your Sony 6300 and I just wanted to say thanks! You guys are beautiful as you are :) stay safe and bless you!

[@codyandvictoria]

Thanks a bunch Chris ☺️ oh and thanks for sticking around!

[@Marcela.Isabel]

Thanks for picking my question 😃 I really love this Q&A portion. The closest encounter I’ve had with wild life are snakes. I’m from Southern Cali so on summertime snakes do come out. Also Bison when I backpacked Trans Catalina Trail. You both should check backpacking TCT 😊 You will love it!

[@christinabonnyman]

Ayyyy my photo made it in!! So cool :D Awesome video, also starting to get into trad climbing! You guys should come up and climb in squamish when the border opens.. just sayin!

[@codyandvictoria]

Canada?! Say no more!! We're there!! -V

[@christinabonnyman]

@@codyandvictoria yes!! Mountain activities galore🙌🏻

[@mikebradshawmedia6369]

I totally thought that doggo at 18:05 was a marmot, which would’ve been awesome. Great video you two!

[@codyandvictoria]

Haha sneaky dog!

[@philipphan1320]

My morning just got better I love this channel so much!

[@johnredwine]

You two connect with your viewers very well. Well done guys. Keep it up. (bro hugz lol) 🤜🤛

[@codyandvictoria]

Hugs!!! -V

[@Kusoe]

Have been waiting for new video for awhile now!!! Love it

[@surpriseadventures]

Insightful video! Love it! We've seen quite a bit of bears on the trail and have come across a family of mountain lions before in Jtree.

[@maranddoug]

Hazel is so adorable 🥰. My son has a Blue Heeler and she is so loyal to him. Do you think Hazel is more loyal to one of you more than the other? Love your videos❤️

[@DrSivaMahalingam]

Great video! Non outdoor related question. What microphone set up did you use for this video? Beautiful video and audio!

[@juddoutdoors7015]

Another great video! Good job

[@ThePinoyAggie]

Come on up to my home state's (Washington) Cascades. It's awesome! I just visited your neck of the woods (Lake Tahoe) for the first time with the family for Memorial Day weekend. It's definitely a repeat destination. Even my twin brother who is not outdoorsy loved it and acquired a passion for paddleboarding. I would love to drive my Jeep down there and camp at Nevada Beach campground. I love your channel, keep it going and stay safe!

[@George-hc6yf]

Thanks for answering my question and documentating all the adventures that I enjoy doing. A collab with Andrew Muse would be good and between you guys, you would probably have every conceivable cool activity covered!

[@rosyaugust7095]

The mouse is running behind you guys! So cute

[@Ken.s.Snapshots]

Enjoyed this more than I thought. Especially I found out Victoria was a personal trainer. I knew it!!! 😂 love you guys!

[@codyandvictoria]

Hahaha!

[@JamesPanning]

That pup is freaking adorable.

[@rosyaugust7095]

Back pack , snack and camera gear! And water 😁😃😅

[@alexjohnson668]

I’ve done a hiking trip in the Himalayas. Man it was a trek but awesome.

[@TruuGemini]

Since y’all live in Tahoe. Have you hiked to lake of the woods before. I’m doing a backpack weekender this weekend and is beyond excited! Also looking into hiking the Tahoe rim around October/Novemberish. Do you have any advice or ideas? Would you prefer tent or hammock?

[@dylanraywallis]

Thanks for answering my question! My fiancé and I basically spend every second together also, that’s why I asked. Cool to see another couple be best friends. 🤟🏼

[@codyandvictoria]

It's the best man. Always just out having fun together. No complaints

[@3Elements]

Second for the extra food, did not bring enough food on a island backpacking trip. We were running short, super hungry and the camp next to us was cooking bacon one morning. That was TORTURE.

[@briannadev9022]

Come to British Columbia my friends, so much wildlife, I've had so many awesome safe encounters! Happens a lot in Canada!

[@codyandvictoria]

Would love to see it! C

[@NatyMidnight]

What focus point did you use for a set up like this so you’re both in focus? Do you enable eye autofocus? Thanks!

[@andyflushfilms6989]

Theyre sat next to each other, in a flat line, so they'd both be in?

[@jaslevartri]

You two are the only couple that I know of, that spends every waking moment with their significant other, just like my bf and I 😅

[@codyandvictoria]

It's the Best haha.

[@CassadyAlberico]

Intermediate Arizona backpacker - I hear a lot more wildlife than I see. Mountain lions, coyotes, etc. I’ve seen one rattlesnake on the trail in two years, a few more randomly in life.

[@codyandvictoria]

We've definitely heard some coyotes before! Crazy how loud they can be

[@ali_sadeghy]

Love you guys.

[@codyandvictoria]

❤️

[@maddie4077]

Nice video. Don't let hazel hike too much too soon due to plate development. She should be at least a year old for any long distances. Of course check with your vet.

[@Suneppongen]

Do you guys notice how the book pages lit up the faces when they read ? Thats so cool . Idk if thats intentional or not Love u both from northeast ,India

[@HikingwithGus]

First off, how is that adorable cattle-dog puppy!? Second, if you do make it up to Washington, give us a holler and I can show you some epic trails that few people tread. Gus would love to play with your puppy. Oh and lots of bear encounters here, but nothing dangerous... Last thought, get pet medical insurance. Gus had cancer and the bill was over 10k and the insurance paid 90% of it.

[@pochanSarith]

22:30 Congratulation on your marriage

[@luvgupta7151]

audio perfect

[@Sporty12boy]

I will say snakes in Australia happens so often! Spiders as well! It is crazy how many times I have almost stood on some of the worlds most venomous snakes

[@stog9821]

If you hike enough in the western US you will encounter rattlesnakes, though frankly, rarely. They’ll avoid you if they can, but they are out there and can be hard to spot unless they sound off. There are also black bears but they usually just run off. Just don’t disrespect them as they can hurt you. Grizzlies can be found in the more sparse western states and are dangerous. Mountain lions are more and more common but again are seldom seen. Loose rocks on a steep trail might be the biggest hazard. (skunks. I forgot about skunks. Don’t bother them either) I lived in Australia for a bit and did come to a conclusion that if it moves be careful.

[@kuzolee]

Hi, good job, the color of the video is really cool! I have a question, how did you do the audio?

[@dziewa80]

28:43

[@ScaleofTwo]

We ran into a black bear backpacking in hetch hetchy in Yosemite, basically just yelled profanities and banged rocks together while backing away (slowly) and he decided he didn’t want anything to do with us 😅

[@RodrigoGarciactg]

You guys should do Zion!

[@B3TOBETANZO]

Hi guys!! Here from New York City! ✌🏼✌🏼

[@codyandvictoria]

Helloooooo NY!

[@anthonyluft]

If you come back out to Maui let’s go surfing!

[@codyandvictoria]

1000%

[@AbsoluteAdventures]

Support from India.. Good Luck.

[@5393arnold]

Love you guys ❤️❤️

[@codyandvictoria]

🥰🥰

[@RON_ZHOU]

A beautiful video

[@andyflushfilms6989]

I am baffled by the audio, unless this shot is a wider lens than it looks, Im amazed you're getting clean audio that far from a cheap ish shotgun mic, but good going! Great video

[@codyandvictoria]

I think this is shot around 35mm. Take a look at our other videos. All sounds and voice filmed with the tiny mic as well

[@andyflushfilms6989]

@@codyandvictoria amazing, I will watch your others where you discuss the audio! Again, top stuff guys

[@nithishprabhuvlogs1191]

you guys are just awsome love from india

[@reagan6743]

Random question: Do y’all follow the 20% body weight rule with your packs while backpacking? I’m on the smaller side like Victoria and I’m finding it to be challenging

[@codyandvictoria]

Never heard of it 🤷‍♂️

[@reagan6743]

@@codyandvictoria thanks for the response! I’ll probably stop focusing on that then and just see what’s comfortable

[@codyandvictoria]

Yeah we carry as much or as little as we see fit. More weight will just make you stronger as far as we're concerned 😅

[@TwoOneSe7en]

“We’re losing it (the physique)” while I’m just sitting here like “Dang Victoria is still JACKED, yo.” Arms are diced.

[@codyandvictoria]

Fr she has the best arms C

[@TwoOneSe7en]

@@codyandvictoria Respect.

[@codyandvictoria]

Hahaha I'm dead🤣 -V

[@zefitech]

Do yall ever contemplate pancake lenses or anything lighter weight to cut down on weight? Or is that too much quality sacrificed?

[@codyandvictoria]

Rather carry heavier lenses than change lenses 100x a day.

[@OwenWagoner]

I thought for sure the dog that wanders into the background of the video at 18:06 was theirs, but then I saw the pictures of it at the end and it wasn't. Now, I'm just like "where did that dog come from?"

[@codyandvictoria]

Lol we thought the same!

[@erinnystrom]

You can try kite surfing when you come to Oregon 😉

[@codyandvictoria]

Yessssss x 100

[@mahehla]

Hey favourites ♥️

[@codyandvictoria]

Hi 👋

[@richardellishk]

Was that Hazel wondering around in the background??

[@codyandvictoria]

I wish! Some guy was fly fishing in the background and his dog wandered over haha

[@richardellishk]

@@codyandvictoria by the way a great video of your Q&A

[@saffyelnaiem6607]

Lat as growing

[@tfargher1]

Patagonia enough said

[@johan.mp4]

Carry a gun while hiking have never crossed my mind 😱

[@codyandvictoria]

Haha USA I guess.