Day Five | Appalachian Trail Thru Hike 2024 | Our first zero!

[@Whocares302]

Little Bear is the most mature, polite 11 year old that I’ve ever encountered ❤

[@stone8654]

Go Mamma Bear & Little Bear Go! 👟🐻🐻👍🏼

[@ralphmaddox-kk4mj]

Awwwwwww, PLEASE don't be fretting over us couch tater fans mama bear, focus on you and lil bear we will wait in great anticipation of your vlogs!!! Enjoy the time off trail, yall are doing so well!!!!❤

[@KarenMurphy-yh4yg]

Love the placemats! That was a thoughtful gift. Praying for your continued safety and success!

[@kimberlylaska215]

It’s amazing how our bodies and feet can heal overnight on trail! Glad y’all had a nice rest day out of the rain. Perfect timing!!! No stress in getting videos up. May God bless and keep you on your journey.🙏🥾🌲

[@amerphoto1]

Although there are many vloggers out there this year making some great videos, non of them compare and bring the joy that you and Little Bear bring! Just have a good time and don’t worry about the stress of videos. Much more important to enjoy life on the trail together.

[@RickINFJ]

😂 Ellie cam, love it. Well Mama, Im glad you had a food surplus. Like you said, you never know about trail magic, and the hiker hunger is coming. 😊 The Tyvek place mats were so thoughtful! Tyvek makes an awesome ground sheet too. Thank you for the meal/talk at The Wild Flowers Backpacker's Bistro. 😂 New meaning for LB, little blister? Kidding! Glad it healed quickly. So proud of you two! 👏 Take care and rest well, bears. 🐻✌️

[@rockytopwrangler2069]

.. Don't worry about the "on time" video's .. being a little behind is probably a good thing in terms of safety ... The food mats given by other hikers family were very cool and great idea .... Peak Fuel meals are pretty good as they are , but a little seasonings certainly make them better ,, and nothing wrong with using any excess and saving some money ... If blisters become a problem ,, pick up some sock liners to help wick moisture ,, many hikers benefit from Injinjy Toe Socks or liners ... definitely want to address it early .....Stay Safe and God Bless ..... ... P.S. .. Hey Ellie !! ..

[@Fistmele]

What ever you don't use from the box, you can just bounce it forward.

[@kymountaingal3672]

Great zero day! Love your detailed videos you share with us. Intro is spot on👍. God bless on your journey enjoy every step!

[@jamesquinlivan7876]

Glad all is well with you both! Those placemats from the Texas couple are so cool and the artwork, WOW! Keep trucking along and forever onward!🧸🐻🥾⛰️👍

[@philipholley1143]

I’m really enjoying the videos and following your journey. I really love how positive you both are. Always smiling. Continued prayers for a safe journey. Stay safe and stay well.

[@jenniferriley954]

I just love you guys. Prayers for you both. ❤

[@lezlireeter59]

I really enjoy your videos and happy when I see them and so grateful you are sharing your journey. The important thing is that you focus on the time you two have with each other while on this experience. And speaking to the rest of your family at home is another priority. KZbin can wait. Again thanks for sharing and know I pray for you two often. Be blessed 😇

[@carriehagstrom9777]

You two are doing great! Making it look easy! And it sounds smart to slowly build up your mileage and take breaks in order to stay healthy for the long haul!

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thank you! 😊 We’re happy with how it’s going.

[@musingwithreba9667]

Those lunch mats are cool! The artwork is so beautiful, and such a good idea! What a great gift 😊

[@RowanBlake]

I smile every time I see a new video. TY for sharing your adventure with us.

[@amynapier3551]

No worries or stress with uploading videos. We understand. Just enjoy the journey. You've got this.

[@jayray720]

🚶‍♀️🐻👟👟🚶‍♂️🐻👟👟 looks like you are having a great zero day and that was very nice gifts from your KZbin subscribers and I Love the ellie pillow 😺 stay safe happy hiking 💯💪🏆

[@cathyparker6980]

You Bears 🐻🐻 are amazing and so fun to follow. 😊 What a special memories you each will have from experiencing this incredible journey together. Many Blessings to you both! Happy Easter! 🌷🐰🌷

[@joesoutdoorplaces]

I’m happy to see that y’all are enjoying a zero day and getting some much needed rest. I chuckle every time LB sneaks Ellie into the video. Anxious to see more of the trail in the coming days. Much appreciated. Take care.

[@susietopspin]

What a great zero day. Happy trails.🤟🏻🥾🏔

[@AmyQ97]

The videos have been great guys! Love your energy! I hope I get to meet you when you come through NJ/PA!

[@lisamonalisahikes]

Please don’t worry about posting… post when you can. Resting and being healthy is more important. Praying for you both!

[@judithpearson3968]

Hi Bears, Thanks for sharing your zero day with us. That was nice of you. Ya'll are doing so well. The cabin really looked comfortable. Sorry you're having wi-fi issues to upload videos. Hopefully that will work itself out. You mentioned checking for blisters. I hope you are also checking for ticks. Not sure about this year, but last year the ticks were out early and were hitching rides with hikers. So please be sure and check each other. Looking forward to your next video. Take care. Stay safe. See you tomorrow.

[@QuirkHikes]

Little Bear has great taste in Peak meal and dessert sounds Great. I am currently at Uncle Johnnys in Erwin waiting out the weather snow/rain. Love Y'alls videos. Much Love and Like 🥰🥰🥰

[@andrewhamilton9434]

Mama and Little Bear, you guys are so cute together. I sectioned hike the AT, hoping someday doing a thru hike. Once you guys get into PA, I’d love to take you guys out to lunch. I’m located near the Pinnacle trail, where Cabela’s is located (Hamburg, Pa). Most thru hikers stop there. Andy 🌹

[@paulalee9324]

Love watching your videos, how you show trail life and you are so unhurried. Love watching the interaction bt you and LB, what a treasure you have in your family. I cry for joy every time I watch the intro. I will section hike some of AT but not thru hike, at least that’s the way it is now. I love watching your journey and I’ll be on NJ Pochuk Boardwalk on May 17 but I doubt you’ll be that far. Don’t stress abt uploading videos, it will happen eventually.

[@suehancock5573]

Please just try to relax on your zero! 😎 That’s what it’s all about! We will all be glad to hear from you when you return! 😊. The food mats were so cute and listening to them rain ☔️so relaxing! Take care , stay safe and Hike On!! 😎🏕️🙏🌧️

[@suemoore1965]

❤️💛💙 LIKED AND SUBSCRIBED

[@colleenhikes]

21' thru hiker a fun food to carry is uncrustables! Never got sick of them. Also had a small nalagene that was just for breakfast essentials (chocolate was my fav) with dehydrated coffee. Helps with protein intake. I also opened and took the air out of the prepackaged dinners. Good luck!

[@michelle_nolan]

Thanks for taking time to share with us! And Happy Easter tomorrow… I know how special this day is for you!

[@TheChantybb]

Hi this is Gigi, I’m watching with my mom and I’m wishing you the best on your journey! And I love the cat pillow ❤

[@tomellis3218]

A valuable lesson on how much to pack for food. Always pack enough for the days out but I wouldn’t turn down trail magic. Stay safe. ❤😊

[@MichaelGibson-i5m]

Good morning 🙏 from pittsburgh pennsylvania

[@terryhunter1384]

Following from New Brunswick, Canada. Near the Maine border. 👋😊

[@chriscon8463]

Following from Erie, PA!

[@LarryLeadford]

Good morning Mama Bear and Little Bear! Your doing well! Leave the miles behind you!

[@andymytys]

A big deal with water filters is what you clean them with. You should backflush them five times in a 4:1 mix of very hot but not steaming DISTILLED water and white vinegar, then soak them in the same mixture for an hour. The vinegar soak will break apart minerals that are caught up in your filter. Once complete, backflush another ten times with equally hot DISTILLED water, (no vinegar this time), knocking the side of the filter on a countertop, padded with a towel, to loosen debris inside. If the filter has dried and sat for a few months, you should prep it before taking it into the field by soaking it in very hot distilled water the night before your trip.

[@karinheart]

Love and light and prayers too back. I love thanks you are enjoying

[@Wendy-cf5tv]

Loved those tyvek mats your subscriber gave you! Such a great idea. Glad you got rest.

[@dalemerkley1245]

Yum, my wife and I love sharing the Crème Brûlée on our canoe trips!!

[@sheilahenry7279]

Love the placemats! Smart teaching mom there & that little sponge has a great head on her shoulders. Did you fit the food or donate to a hiker box? Little Bear is such a joy to watch. A 1 day blister 😂 You both are a treat. Actually hiking today so your the only video I’m watching this morning. Saving battery. Bye bye. 😊

[@journeytoliving7344]

Goodmorning, enjoyed seeing glimpse of zero day.dinner mats were really cool thoughtful gift. Try not to stress on videos upload. Will watch when they're there. Enjoy and Journey On!

[@williamfitzell9384]

Hey Good Morning. Really enjoying your adventure. Havent hiked the trail for awhile but youre motivating me to get back out there. We live near the trail in Gettysburg Pa. Hope to see you when you pass through the area.

[@dannythecamper4186]

Good video, with a nice zero 😅, that was a lot of foods, so let's keep on hiking 😊

[@david_W5QDF]

Glad you stayed dry and rested. Just hated having to eat camping meals when you zero. Little bear will grow tired of dehydrated meals in a few weeks…hahaha. The More Smiles Not Miles adventure continues 🥾🥾🥾

[@alstaubin3699]

Loving the videos and the continued great attitudes. Going to love following you to Katahdin

[@Groundhog65NH]

❤❤ Don’t worry about us in regards to uploading your days. Will definitely watch as you post 😊

[@Burner62984]

Don’t worry too much about uploading videos because you can upload them at any time and plus it’s probably better for your safety for people not to know exactly where you’re at at an exact time

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thank you for your support. 🙏🏼💙

[@Burner62984]

@@wildflowersadventures You’re welcome!

[@roberttrough6439]

Hahaha 😂 wow like food much? Too funny I did the same thing with resupply. Then put two boxes 📦 📦 in one 📦 twisted my back moving the heavy box. Hahaha 😂 Enjoy your hike! Live and learn. No worries about videos! Do that when you can don’t sweat the small stuff! 😊

[@KaraKirtley]

Awesome vid! Those placemats are so cool and thoughtful! Love that Little Bear got to see Orange Kitty. I don't know if you guys are using the BeFree filter, but mine stops working between trips - I found that soaking it in a glass of white vinegar overnight (then flushing it with clean water) gets it going again. Hope that helps if it goes out again! Can't wait for the next vid 💛

[@rangerinthewoods]

Take care of the placemats. There's a spot on your wall for them. So cool.

[@apen2152]

Thanks!

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏼💙

[@JohnBishard]

Looks like a great day off trail. 😊I enjoy your videos

[@HikeMichigan]

Psalm 3:3 Shield, glory, lifter. Provider! 🙌🙏💪🥾

[@andymytys]

Little Bear needs find her inner trail chef and start experimenting with the food. If you’re getting sick of that meal, try putting it into a tortilla with some raisins and sriracha, maybe some chips for added texture. Nobody says you have to eat it as it comes out of the bag. Have fun. And let us know what recipes you come up with that are tasty.

[@libbyduo1419]

If you use water directly from a spring directly from the source....skip the filter and save it for creeks n streams.....AT 18 Duo

[@adventuresofpineappleshort4600]

Yay for a relaxing Zero!

[@K3jand]

You ladies are amazing and inspiring..

[@rogercurrier2444]

Besides what day you are on I would love to know the date so we can follow the weather. You two are an inspiration keep on keeping on.

[@dawnnichols76]

They are keeping the date confidential to protect their safety.

[@frolege1]

Looks like a nice day off

[@youflatscreentube]

Franklin NC, has a great city-operated shuttle bus. It’s only $3-5 dollars, run twice a day. Great resupply town. Plus the bus will go around town for $1

[@robertrose1774]

You guys are Awesome ❤

[@wildflowersadventures]

Hey! 💙 So happy to see your comment. Thank you for your support. 🙏🏼

[@LupeShoes]

Oh, and do not suffer in the rain just to upload videos for us! We are patient 😊❤️

[@LupeShoes]

Make Little eat lots! I worried about my 13-year-old son on the month-long Camino. He lost weight so quickly, and I was afraid it would stunt his growth. Your journey is way more intense!

[@dawnseely1013]

nice zero day 👍🏻

[@jamesbonner5989]

Busy at times but relaxing also. Don't stress over the videos, we are patient, I think, lol

[@sallymason9938]

Let us know about school for little bear. I am sure this is a better school than any public school

[@wildflowersadventures]

Hi! What would you like to know?

[@Burner62984]

I would personally like to know what grade she is in and how you are incorporating the academics within hiking. Are you following something like Unschooling?

[@lukasmakarios4998]

Looking at a resupply box... "Did I overpack?" (Knock, knock) "Hi! Look what we brought you!" Nah, you can carry all of that. LOL

[@kmichaelp4508]

Well I’m mad now!!! No vlog? Waaaaaaat? Kidding 🤣 just have fun ❤️

[@farkas3131]

Louie says Hi 👋 🧡🐱

[@garyantesr]

Soak your filter in vinegar for about 30 min and the flush it real good and it should work, instead of buying a new one

[@donrobinson5540]

Before you trash that Sawyer, try back flushing it with a vinegar solution. I have resurrected one by trying that hack.

[@DaveCollierCamping]

Take care

[@skoodabwadi2858]

if it gets real cold at night make sure to sleep with the filter in the sleeping bag so it doesnt freeze

[@CoachKaiVinci]

❤️❤️

[@GreenDragonHostel]

miss u guys

[@wildflowersadventures]

Donna! Bill! We miss y’all, too! 💙

[@iceaxe56]

Watch out for bedbugs at hostels.

[@CensorshipSucks-ng8cr]

Bed bugs look like flat ticks in the seams of mattresses . They make the seams black . Yeah Its a good idea to check for that . Nothing to worry about just a good idea to check for them B4 you put all your stuff in the room

[@DanJackson-nl5om]

Shorten your videos to between 8 to 12 minutes and it will help in many ways. Not as much time spent editing, faster uploads and more viewers! You are doing great and I am rooting you on from Kentucky!

[@mtpstv94]

As often as you can eat some "healthy" food (fat and protein as that is what mitochondria require or your body creates zero energy). It's a lengthy amount of time to live on food that is quite bad for you. Need some real nutrition or your body gives up pretty quick. I always get worried about other hikers because 99% of the food hikers have to eat that is available to them offers zero actual energy and nutrition. If you find yourself able to buy salmon, steak, shrimp, etc just stick in the oven at a hostel with some salt/butter and enjoy. Your body will be very happy. Anytime the body is in a state that it's going after sugar for energy you're in a bad place.

[@whynotbekind1957]

Just bounce you box forward to another hostel.

[@walterlangston4484]

The owner bad thine about the Appalachian trail is no phone service and so Manny places

[@iceaxe56]

And shelters have more homeless people living in them.

[@jhonyermo]

hahaha

[@sheilahenry7279]

Hiking w/ Jenny had one following her

[@mariewalker1755]

If you have extra food can’t you send yourself a resupply box

[@360Investigations]

Sorry to tell you this harsh truth but both of you need a reality check. So here it is 5 days in and not only are you taking a zero day, but you're also inside. Since you cannot even handle a week on the trail just quit already because your current actions prove you aren't ready to be out there. Unless you have to go off trail For a real reason such as serious life threatening I jury or situation which neither of you have, then you're not cut out to be doing any type of hike of this magnitude You can't do a serious hike as if it's a pleasure cruise. Why don't you come back when you're ready

[@karlabright1196]

Wow! Really? HIKE YOUR OWN HIKE is the motto.

[@360Investigations]

@@karlabright1196 You know me and thousands of other hikers are sick to death of this bullshit. There is absolutely no reason that these two took a zero day as well as stay inside. Gotta resupply..fine resupply then go back to the trail and stay in your damn tent..no excuse for this. So how dare you come at me with that hike your own hike line of crap. WTF do you mean wow really? And no I won't mind my business. Why can't people such as yourself accept facts when they're pointed out? They can't even last a week so how are they going to last 2000+ miles? Again are you kidding me.

[@brookecampilongo3962]

Rage baiter, hmm? Need some attention and interaction on your channel? Reeks of desperation. Bless your heart.

[@360Investigations]

@@brookecampilongo3962 You're so immature. BTW since you wanted to bring up attention as if it means anything, FYI I have over 1700 subscribers, been in major streamers shows, been featured in several major newspapers, a number of local TV shows in various cities and states, I've even been on stage with multiple people who were in major cable stations So don't even come at me with I need attention line of crap. I have plenty of attention..so what...none of that means anything. What's your point in bringing that up like it means anything? All I said was these 2 are taking on more than they can obviously handle and it's a fact. Why do you have a problem with me pointing that out?

[@Burner62984]

This hater needs blocked!! I would really like to see you say some of that stuff in front of my face because it would not go down very nicely. You are a keyboard warrior, so STF U, and GTFO.

[@LarryLeadford]

Good morning Mama Bear and Little Bear! Your doing well! Leave the miles behind you!