144 HOURS LIVING IN A CANOE (6 days off the grid in the Boundary Waters)

Would you go 6 days off the grid with no internet, toilets, or running water?! This is going to be the ultimate canoe trip through the Boundary Waters!
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Episode 782 | State 32/50 Minnesota | Filmed July 13, 2021
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0:00 WHY are we in Minnesota?
1:07 Packing for 6 days OFF GRID!
3:59 Hello BOUNDARY WATERS CANOE TRIP!
8:07 BEAR ENCOUNTER
9:51 Best HEALTHY energy drink!
11:11 spontaneous waterfall swim!
14:36 Where do you camp in the Boundary Waters?
19:17 MOSQUITO APOCALYPSE 😂
22:44 Day 2 - did the bears eat our stuff?!
26:40 We went to CANADA!
31:19 BALD EAGLE!
36:39 Bloops
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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. 😊🎥🌎 #celsius

[@stevenafay]

As a native Minnesotan, and hearing you talk about no mosquitoes and then the next clip is of you getting attacked by all of them, had me rolling 🤣🤣 because I knew it was coming

[@kristena4188]

The part that got me was “at least there’s no mosquitoes today!” during the daytime 😂😂 everyone in MN knows those suckers only come out at night

[@gorsgail]

Same!

[@kieraj6784]

Same lol

[@terriz7791]

Omg! I stopped the video and laughed my butt off. I showed my husband and we almost cracked a rib, laughing so hard. We’ve like, wait a minute, they’re on their way!!!

[@KelcyPassportbyDesign]

Reminded me of being on an airplane infested with mosquitos. From Hong Kong to NYC....

[@ellieg7347]

Dusty’s wife is sooo positive!! She reminds me of Kara! Y’all must have had so much fun!!

[@godmode2461]

Def runs in the family bc Dusty and Nate both got themselves a good one

[@FemaleDallasTexas]

Sarah is the most positive person and honest one I’ve seen as a KZbinr. I love her energy!!!

[@lisaian881]

Me too!

[@noahh7866]

As a Native Minnesotan and someone who goes to the Boundary Waters every summer, I had a lot of fun watching this. You got extremely lucky with the Mosquito that year because of the wildfires and dry temperatures, because the way they were at night is usually about how bad they are in the daytime.

[@krislee777]

😳😳

[@simonesemmler8016]

Yes they could have been swarmed

[@sir.jee_]

Is it just me or did everybody love Sarah's personality? A sweet addition to the crew. 🥳

[@michelleconcannon7584]

She's a star!

[@justinmontgomery7190]

I agree. I'd love to see more of her and Dusty in the future.

[@CynthiaHolly]

Yeah, she talks just like my local tv news traffic lady. Like all happy and chirpy even about a deadly rollover. Except Sarah is really cute. LOL. I'd bet anything she is in media.

[@lauriejonelsonfranks4986]

Why aren't you eating some of the fish?

[@elisarestini7405]

agree!!!

[@TheGlobalNotebook]

Scrolling through KZbin, clicking on the 'KZbin' logo to go back to the front page - just to see a new 38-minute video from these guys... On a Sunday... that's happiness right there. Haven't even seen it, but I know I'm gonna love it!

[@mewarner84]

Ditto! So happy, watching my family is getting ready to leave

[@DoroHiro]

You WILL be HOOKED 😃🤪😂😂🥱😁😘😊😴🥳😢😤🎶🤪😃😁😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂👈🏻mostly

[@TheAwkwardTourists]

It ended and we were like... Did 38 minutes seriously just go by?

[@candr4life]

Lol I share that feeling. This couple is simply amazing!

[@kelsanders1825]

@@mewarner84 jjj

[@netizensarrest4241]

This definitely NOT my idea of a good time but I so enjoyed living vicariously through you! While I love love your international travels this is my favourite video of your local travels thus far by far!

[@allthesehappycolors]

Nate “I’M SERIOUS THIS IS THE CRAZIEST THING I’VE *EVER* EXPERIENCED IN MY LIFE!” Dang out of all the things y’all have done that’s a really bold statement😜

[@vishwashikhasharma1882]

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[@cassandragoldstein8328]

As soon as you said the mosquitos weren’t bad I knew they had to be coming, that clip hanging the bag is hilarious 😆

[@jessicamiller3788]

I was thinking the same thing I was like it’s not dark out yet just wait

[@highlander723]

@@jessicamiller3788 I've been attacked like that Believe me those little bastards will eat you alive!

[@michagabo8819]

The Book of Truth When things were at their very worst: 2 Suns, Cross in the sky, 2 comets will collide = don`t be afraid - repent, accept Lord`s Hand of Mercy. Scientists will say it was a global illusion. Beaware - Jesus will never walk in flesh again. After WW3 - rise of the “ man of peace“ from the East = Antichrist - the most powerful, popular, charismatic and influential leader of all time. Many miracles will be attributed to him. He will imitate Jesus in every conceivable way. Don`t trust „pope“ Francis = the False Prophet - will seem to rise from the dead - will unite all Christian Churches and all Religions as one. One World Religion = the seat of the Antichrist. Benedict XVI is the last true pope - will be accused of a crime of which he is totally innocent. "Arab uprising will spark global unrest - Italy will trigger fall out" 26 April 2011

[@highlander723]

@@michagabo8819 I think you're mistaking this channel for people that are interested in this topic at the current time.

[@Lucybell783]

I was thinking: "Just wait until they meet the black flies."

[@DasClairvoyant]

I was one of the people who filled out your state survey and as a Minnesotan, I was happy to see you choose this experience as it was one that I suggested probably along with many other people like you mentioned. Hope you enjoyed your time in MN!

[@SuzieNerds]

As soon as they mentioned the skeeters, I felt bad for recommending the Boundary Waters.

[@DasClairvoyant]

@@SuzieNerds Yeah, but if you must brave them might as well be in the beauty of the Boundary Waters.

[@kobesolomonson8219]

Where’s the form and is mi still open?

[@DasClairvoyant]

@@kobesolomonson8219 I am not sure if it is still open. It was linked in which ever video they announced the state goal in I believe.

[@sonyabrown3488]

Dusty is such a kind soul and you can see how he loves being with Kara and Nate.

[@liviebaertschi]

the boundary waters are absolutely stunning, I’m so glad that people chose for you to go there.

[@cheese12519]

only thing is, during the summer at night time they will 100 percent get you if they can

[@devdesai1771]

I love how y’all went to living in luxury on a private silent yacht, and now your rowing your way through several days on a small boat.

[@KaraandNate]

Haha you never know what you’re going to get!

[@kelseyvanwyk265]

"I navigated us to 100 countries!" >Immediately trips over canoe< *chefs kiss* perfect editing

[@valerielove9837]

Yeh I agree. But this was a different adventure.they had to trust someone else to plan it. Also they had to physically work like portage and carry their belongings and food. I think this was the hardest thing they have done yet. J.m.o.

[@tmalloy9]

@@valerielove9837 thank heaven for Sarah!

[@MVF2024]

Really appreciate your genuine love of adventure and just enjoying being together. I’m not sure I could do a trip like this with my wife, brother, and his wife and be as positive and encouraging as you guys were!

[@crex425]

It’s so great to see Nate’s silliness come out with his brother! Too funny

[@bmwbob51]

I did this trip with my father and sister back in the 60s. Incredible memories :) One of the best memories was on the last day we camped on an island and found a bag with food and a note saying "we had food left and help yourself"! We ate a jar of peanut butter :)

[@manashdhar9846]

17:50 " I want every one to enjoy what i planned for" - literally every nervous group planner

[@yagmurtuna837]

Nate's sister in law is so beautiful. Congrats to Buchanan bois for finding such beautiful wives (BOTH physically and as personality)

[@spookyspooks33]

i really am not one to comment on videos but i have found your channel just a few days ago in a time of need of positivity and finding myself after a hard few years & ive never binged anyone videos like this. you guys are amazing. you have showed how easy it is to just be happy and make the most out of any situation. i really hope you guys know how genuinely happy you make people everyday by just being yourselves and posting your crazy adventures. i feel soo so lucky to have found you guys ❤️

[@lucymertens5499]

As a MN native I’m so happy you guys are enjoying the beautiful boundary waters! It really is a hidden treasure for wildlife and amazing fresh water. It only feels right to let you know right now there is a Canadian oil company clearing forest and digging up natural land, miles from you, to lay large pipes to drill oil. We have to speak up against and expose the cruelty currently happening to the sacred land of the Ojibwa and stop Enbridge from further ruining our environment.

[@janellegodin2934]

As a Manitoba resident, we don't want the oil companies clearing the forest and destroying natural lands either.

[@isaacboettcher2970]

Yet your using a device that in some way shape or form was made from oil

[@Jesse-bb4qj]

I'm sorry but what is or was it that you do or did for a living? Drive a car? Use plastic? You see where this is going....

[@luckdemon3415]

@@Jesse-bb4qj at this point in time how do you feasibly expect somebody not to have a single thing made of plastic? seems like an unreasonable argument :p

[@palomamartinez6484]

I am from Minnesota also

[@julieanncillo266]

We love Sarah!!! So glad it’s her and Dusty on this trip. More trips with them pleaseeee ♥️

[@KaraandNate]

We love her too :)

[@Noahf-kt8so]

@@KaraandNate I’m from churchill and I give you permission to cross my country

[@ninjayeetboy7419]

Hello world

[@joevicario9815]

@@KaraandNate Too appreciate the 6 foot wingspan of the Eagle you really have too see it take off in flight in person like you guys did.

[@brookienordlund5513]

@@KaraandNate pls come to Texas soon

[@jasoncartwright8126]

As a person that has canoed the boundary waters twice, 9 day treks, over 100 miles each trip,...I was yelling NO!! When you pulled water from the lake right by shore, that's very dangerous. And the scene of fighting mosquitoes was hilarious and true, it happened to us one night

[@Tembershorts]

This is the first video that I ever saw of Nate and Kara's. I enjoyed it so much and I have enjoyed every video since. I decided to come back and rewatch these videos for nostalgia.

[@SarahandMarek]

"She acted like she liked fishing when we were dating and then once she had me, it's been a few years" 😂

[@richardsimmons6526]

It's called southern girls

[@banker1313]

LOL

[@TheAwkwardTourists]

Hahaha love it

[@ltm28]

That’s kinda fishing..

[@Ana-jv6uj]

as a minnesotan, i’m so happy to see others enjoying our state, especially the boundary waters!! up north is our little slice of heaven and i hope you enjoyed it as much as we do!

[@morganpeterson1324]

By far my favorite Kara and Nate videos. This trip is just the best

[@dance_76]

Sarah is like my favorite person on the planet! Her positivity is just👌

[@daniellehenry7303]

My husband did this with his troop when he was 16, him and his friends talk about it all the time when they get together(they are all now mid 30’s). It was so much fun to watch it with him, watch him laugh and have home tell me all about his experience. Love this definitely one of my favorites so far!

[@valerielove9837]

Me too one of favorites so far because it reminded me of how nieve I was when I moved from southern Ontario Canada to northern Ontario. Canada. Where there are l a lot of everything from black flies, to deer flies, to horse flues, to misquiots × 100. And do not wear makeup. Deodorant. Pufume. And no dark clothes. I learned the hard way. got bitten so bad that I thought I was going to loose my hearing and had bites all over me. Even in my hair. I learned my lesson.

[@nyssajorenby1351]

As a born and raised Minnesotan, watching Kara and Nate experience their first witching hour( the most active time for mosquitoes) was hilarious. Glad you all had fun!

[@KristiHopkins-hp7ej]

Can't wait to see you all in North Dakota.

[@kiwi1015]

It really made me laugh I knew it was coming 😂😂

[@dawnfisher7749]

It's funny that since Rick talked Nate and Dusty into biking the Colorado trail, that you all have caught the nature adventure bug. I hope all of you continue these challenges/adventures together. I love seeing all the hilarious and sometimes painful things you get into. I hurt from laughing watching Kara running from the mosquitos. This video is only half over and I can hardly wait to see what's next.

[@UnreasonablyNiceEE]

I love that y'all show both the lows and the highs of this trip. Now I want to plan my own trip.

[@annamarie9984]

Nate saying “that’s the hardest thing I’ve done” should be a drinking game.

[@michaelgreen4267]

Me and my partner have taken over the “coffee in the morning” act and it’s so genuine and has a HUGE underlying meaning. Thank you for a simple lesson of kindness ❤️🙏🏼

[@natashagarrison3996]

This is supposed to be our campsite I'm so bummed ppp is on empty right now for our next Port is we have to climb over this we got this team

[@ofaestival]

Wym huge underlying meaning haha

[@adamridza977]

dwawadwad

[@OKletsgetitPodcast]

you guys have too much time and imagination. too spoiled. we out here struggling to survive. We going hard in the paint.

[@Vicky321]

I don’t know what I would do without you guys when I see your videos it brings such a big smile to my face keep making videos because it brings so many people so much joy!

[@tabithathompson5]

Loved this whole trip! Sarah, Dusty, Kara and Nate are great together and throughly enjoyed the trip vlogs! Kara and Sarah...y'all are beautiful!

[@SibbeMusic]

Kara and Nate getting us all jealous of their life every Sunday!

[@Ok-lu8gx]

ok

[@FynnOliverEmonSill]

HAH! not this time....I live in Minnesota (same house 25 years with a mini lake view from my house surrounded by trees!)

[@jfo738]

Not everyone lives this way? I'm sorry

[@thebuddymoon]

The jealousy is getting bad😜🤣🤣

[@TheAwkwardTourists]

They do have some pretty epic lives!

[@teeteeiren9748]

If you two stopped tomorrow, you have seen and done more than most people in a lifetime. Thanks for keeping us entertained!!!

[@stephaniegruenberg7044]

Hahaha, Dusty's "grab me a lighter so I can see if it's leaking" comment. Also the immense whineyness as soon as the mosquitos came out and you were all trying to tie up the food was hysterical!

[@ashleyhilliard8134]

Any of the other Canadians love the way Nate says portage? 😂😂

[@xjillianraex]

Being a Minnesotan, this is definitely my favorite video. When we go to the boundary waters our favorite meal was squeezable pb and J on tortillas. The BW was definitely one of my favorite experiences growing up. 10 days, 22 miles. Worth every agonizing moment lol!!! Thank you for enjoying our state!!

[@benhavens9682]

Less than an hour of paddling a day?

[@xjillianraex]

@@benhavens9682 yep. Lots of portaging. Worth it!! There were 10 of us

[@cassandragoldstein8328]

Kara and Nate with Eamon and Bec?! That’s the content we NEEEED!

[@achalarao4033]

YESSSSSS

[@thebuddymoon]

100% agree

[@AlwayPotter7]

I am pretty sure that the boarders are opening up again!!

[@victoriagray7491]

But this is Dusty and Sarah

[@abbiegibb5917]

YES BOTH EMONE AND BEC AND SARAH AND DUSTY

[@mindiscott9749]

I did that sort of trip when I was 13 years old. Packed everything we needed to survive for the week. Did 7 MN lakes in 7 days, portaging and camping 6 nights on the shore of the lake for the next day. It was the most awesome trip! Watching you brings memories back! 💕✌ I don't remember any mosquitos. 😂😂

[@sharoncohen3803]

I have to tell you, I LOVE that you guys are making longer videos (I get immersed in the video) and I LOVE those trips that you guys are taking. With this one, and the ragbrai too. I love it!

[@carolerein9419]

You two had me buckled over with laughter swatting at mosquitos in your tent!! A native of Minnesota, I've been there and it's hell!! You are troopers. The silence, stillness & beauty are definitely a draw. Thank you for the laughter & fab storytelling💕 Good to see Dustin again & his beautiful wife. She is adorbs !!

[@hgworldtour]

Yes finally! Love these longer style videos. 40 minutes of pure excitement woo hoo!

[@taylordettinburn6420]

I love how you set up each day with like a heading! It’s even better that it is done like the TV friends! My fav show!

[@cj-scorpio7225]

Seriously.....y’all have the best attitudes for this kind of trip. I’ve been on many when I was young & to me keeping a good sense of humor & ability to go with the flow IS the difference between a crap trip & one I’ll tell my Grand kids about.

[@alyssasorensen4807]

As a native Minnesotan, you had me laughing so hard when you first thought there weren't any mosquitoes and then the next section was you guys acting like you were going to die 😂😂 you are correct though, they come out preciously 30 minutes before sunset every night😂

[@heavenlylight317]

I’m losing it!!!! 🤣😂🤣😂 Is it evil that I get so entertained by visitor’s reaction to our “state bird?”

[@brookienordlund5513]

IKR 😅

[@rec_corgi2616]

I live in Michigan, and we get mosquitoes, but NOT THAT BAD..I was just laughing because I’ve been their; battling the mosquitoes, trying to get inside before they chew you up. Love the comment btw

[@earthykiks3761]

@@rec_corgi2616

[@jessicasellers3788]

Dusty is such a troll. "Get the lighter let me see if it's leaking." LOL

[@cassandrahibdon644]

Don’t think I’ve ever commented but I had to for this one! This is by far the most hilarious video yet! Nate and Dusty fighting mosquitos while hanging the food had me in tears 🤣

[@user-ne2fz3xi3z]

As a Minnesotan, I love your excitement over seeing an eagle... There's A LOT in MN. I see them almost every day... Usually more than one. But in the north of the state, the more remote, the more eagles.... However, you do see them munching on the dead deer in the ditches lol

[@catalaya3530]

I totally chuckled when Kara said there were no mosquitoes! As soon as I got done thinking "Just wait, its not sunset yet", they cut to the mosquitoes. That happens in Oregon, too.

[@hannaht212]

I can't express how much I enjoyed this video~ The comraderie, the nature, the experience - all wonderful. Thank you for sharing your adventures.

[@scrapsthecat1998]

Watching this for a second time. Sarah did an amazing job planning this!

[@billykellum]

“…see Nate & Kara shaking a lil’ bit!” LOL that was great! 😂😂 17:21

[@zellasimmons9627]

I laughed so hard when you were commenting on the sunset and mentioning there were no mosquitos. I actually said out loud to myself "oh they are coming"! Grew up going to the BWCA and sunset time is head to the tent time.

[@sofiaheltunen7372]

I did the same thing! They were like “there is barely any misquotes! It’s crazy!” And I said to myself “oh, just wait!”. Minnesotans know and are used to the swarming!

[@amandalowery377]

Same lol I said oh You all just jinxed yourselves

[@nikkimendoza2720]

@@sofiaheltunen7372 what do you do just asking for a friend lol 😂

[@chadmitchem7472]

haha, that was hilarious...spent a week there in June. 9:20 was our "dive in the tent time"....or else!! :)

[@nathanfriedman3322]

@@sofiaheltunen7372 FR

[@bbeth4]

i love how you guys make us feel like we’ve come along on these adventures with you!! this is one of the only reason i’ve survived this pandemic

[@petadvice9496]

same

[@wingwei6273]

They haven't posted the new video in two weeks so I unsubscribed from them

[@sumliht]

@@wingwei6273 wow your literally dumb, creators need a break too

[@wingwei6273]

@@sumliht *you're

[@juliechace6292]

I’ve watched these videos a couple times but this is the first time that I noticed Nate mimicking Kara!!!! Totally hilarious!!!! Kara and Nate I love your energy and smiles and looking forward to seeing more of your adventures

[@malikaivillatte9065]

This looked so fun the relationship you all have is amazing I aspire this kind of bond with family and friends one day

[@jb132380]

This was seriously way more entertaining than I thought it would be… Kara: the bugs aren’t even that bad… Next shot Nate is getting eaten ALIVE by mosquitoes 😂😂😂

[@Sarah-xn6de]

Fr it was so entertaining

[@11jacqueline11]

the bugs were crazy!

[@xdragon2k]

It's breakfast time for the mosquitos and you're the only warm blooded creatures around.

[@GVSU15]

The best section is the mosquito apocalypse. I’m literally crying from laughing so hard.

[@KaraandNate]

I have shed many tears as well both in the moment and while editing it 🤣🤣🤣

[@GVSU15]

@@KaraandNate I bet and could totally tell when it was happening you were laughing really hard too!! I’ve had major mosquito moments like that when visiting Alaska.

[@riku64sora65]

@@KaraandNate I am not going to lie having done a 2 week canoeing trip up there in the boundary waters on the Canadian side "The Quetico" that I was going to start cracking up the moment Kara said the bugs haven't been a problem. As you discovered there is a Misquito hour and it is at that point that en mass all of them will come out and start swarming. Had nights were you just wave your hand and you were smacking them out of the air because there was so many Small addition, but what you can actually do is instead of putting up a bear bag, because they literally don't do anything, you flip over your canoes on your side and put the bags under one while using the other to weigh down the first. Makes for so much less work and makes it so the bear would have to move all the canoes.

[@jillleisge2163]

They mostly come out at night...mostly

[@WendyRomkes]

Saaaame omg hilarious

[@simontinimukherjee7886]

Sarah is such an energy. really love her

[@DanielleInTheWild]

After a couple weeks watching you guys... i've realized there's a PERFECT DRINKING GAME. Every time Nate says 'it-spected' (his version of expected)... YUP.

[@nataliequinton5976]

I’ve done many backcountry canoe trips, and have even taught canoeing once upon a time. Your video is a pretty accurate reflection of the highs and lows of a trip: peaceful, beautiful scenery and body destroying portages. I must admit I did wince every time your canoe touched a rock, however.

[@Adam20231]

Those rentals get sold every so often. The nose on the canoes gets thick with all the patches!!

[@laurao8099]

So I'm just curious do you by any chance know why they only have one person carrying the canoe? I have canoed my whole life in the Northwest and we have always had two people carrying a canoe. LOL

[@stephenr3827]

@@laurao8099 It's actually much much easier to have one person do it. The canoes they are using are super light so the weight isn't much of a problem. My canoe weighs about 50% more than theirs and the aluminum canoe you saw from the other eople weighs about twice as much as theirs and neither of those options is much of a problem. Trying to portage with 2 people carrying a canoe is a navigation nightmare.

[@laurao8099]

@@stephenr3827 LOL well then, I significantly aged myself by asking that question!

[@Hollysorter]

The shot of the eagle was absolutely beautiful and probably my favorite part of the whole vlog!

[@darylmooyoung6414]

in these times, I thank you Nate and Kara, your energy picks me up and I really appreciate you all, lots of love and greetings from Canada 😄😄😄

[@MiissPaaul]

In Mi’kmaq culture a bear represents courage and the eagle represents love ❤️, I just had to share and can’t wait for more videos in this trip!

[@vidyavadlamani8201]

Kara : Nate are you sure you should be in charge of the map Nate : who’s navigated us through 100 countries 5 minutes in and i already know this is going to be fun 😂😂

[@doriefannin9389]

My smart mouth would have immediately said "Google maps" 🤣

[@jayrutherford2625]

We need a part 2 kara.

[@juliagibson5337]

I’m just watching this and I’m so happy . Thank you for being awesome

[@kristiegillin9077]

I haven’t finished watching it yet, but it’s a good sign that it’s uploaded right? Lol. Looks like no one died lol. It’s never good when someone says how bad could it be, right at the start 😂

[@Melll5]

I have to admit ...I love your overseas travels, the flights and cool lounges but I really do enjoy the ones with Nates brother Dusty. And the wicked adventures! All on land adventures should include him and his wife 😁

[@daledavis2160]

I enjoyed watching your boundary water canoe trip. Im 67 years old and have made 4 trips to the boundary/quentico area. The last trip about 10 years ago I enjoyed having the Kevlar canoes. The old aluminum canoes we had weighed twice as much and were like paddling an oil can (not streamline) like the Kevlar canoes. Fishing was always great and we would enjoy fish fry's for dinner.

[@luvbug237]

I’m sure you get this a lot but I am kinda sad. I just spent the last few months watching (and liking) every single vlog you have made. So happy you have an Instagram though for in between vlogs. Love you guys!!

[@highlander723]

Nate: Canoe the boundary waters they said it'll be fun they said... Everybody: LOL I can't believe they fell for it!!! LOL

[@micro11.]

they "died by getting eaten by a bear"? you mean they got trolled by a bear ?

[@valerielove9837]

@@micro11. no they died being bitten by the mosquitoes. L.o.l.

[@micro11.]

@@valerielove9837 lol

[@Briana-li]

I love seeing Kara and Nate back with the home town family and friends. You start hearing their Tennessee twang and it’s so cute ☺️

[@morganfarrer6166]

I love this video sooo much. All the funny moments, Nate carrying the canoe was hilarious, and it was so beautiful

[@d14551]

I spent a week canoeing the Boundary Waters many years ago. It's still a highlight memory.

[@tomandbjkobierski2392]

Enjoyed your transformation from "rookies" on Day 1 to the start of becoming "seasoned vets" by the end of Day 2. Remember, it's not a vacation. It's an adventure. Enjoy every moment together!

[@luis8alopez]

I’m so happy this longer video is getting this much views. I also love these longer videos, it makes me so happy that i can follow your adventures for a longer time

[@adamvandermyde4569]

I did the boundary waters last year and it is so fun watching you guys go through places I’ve been and funny seeing you do something’s in a very unconventional way

[@strong002]

Thank you so much for sharing your lives and adventures with us.

[@malissamoses7695]

The pure chaos of the mosquito apocalypse had me dying laughing

[@thebuddymoon]

Havnt laughed so hard in a while🤣🤣

[@cathymumper2126]

Me too! That and the first night when they were trying to hang the bag of food. Hahahahaha!!

[@kabella66]

Yes! I loved that part! So hilarious. I had to rewind and watch it again.

[@oodeeba]

Kara the Lunch lady...lol

[@samanthaolivo768]

This video is so good I could watch 2 more hours of this it feels like I'm watching a tv show I love kara and Nate they always keep it real:)

[@adityaanandas.4378]

probally better than a tv show in my opinion.

[@samanthaolivo768]

Yes , I agree lol it’s just so good I love everything about their videos :)

[@briehall7888]

Thank you guys for your awesome videos, i find myself rewatching a lot of them because they are so funny and also so inspiring! you guys are terrific!

[@arianabroadwater9102]

I live in Minnesota and I love to see people enjoying it thank you so much for making this video and doing this I love watching your survival challenges!!!!😁

[@katarina6813]

I have never laughed so hard with your videos - the bear-yelling, the mosquitoes attack, Nate saying "Canoe the boundary waters, they said. It'll be fun, they said." Thank you for your videos, plus on a Sunday - GREAT surprise!

[@boxiebabe333]

OMG this is the funniest video you've ever posted! The mosquito war/food bag was hysterical! I LOVE your videos!

[@MAJJJJJJ]

Yeah good luck guys , you guys will make it through I know it . Your being as young as you are will get you through along with your attitudesssss . And positivity.

[@neverstopsinging6779]

Omg...am I the only one who felt a rush of American pride seeing that GORGEOUS eagle?!?!?!? Brought tears to my eyes...😍😂😍😂 And Kara's face...LITERALLY mirrored mine as that beautiful bird took flight!! Wow...!!!!! And Kara...LOVED the hair!! Lol!! 🤣🤣🤣💕💕

[@marilynbrooks2767]

This trip is by far my favorite trip to watch. The thrill of the bear, the huge fishes caught, and the majestic bald eagle made me happy. The comedy show of trying to kill the mosquitos made me giggle. The USA is pretty awesome.

[@katherineklootwyk5462]

Nate’s narrating while carrying the canoe were my favorite parts.

[@thebuddymoon]

That is one out of the many good parts🤣🤣

[@riversknowthis4900]

As a former boundary waters guide this made my heart so big. You southerners ❤️ took to it all so well. And everyone learns the mosquito war/put up your bag ASAP lesson. Also, died when you saw a bear on your first day. I haven’t seen a bear up there in years. But I was sad you didn’t get to seen any loons or otters 😭! Maybe in the next video? If you go to the BWCA again, come in early September. Not a single bug but warm weather, warm water.

[@joeboggio4002]

My second time watching these. I enjoy seeing this adventure in this part of the country!

[@sobe9ball]

You guys are a living, walking, breathing, positive promotional piece of how amazingly gorgeous this country can be!!!!

[@geraldinegutierrez689]

I just want to say: I LOVE you guys! You two are the embodiment of what I want my future to look like. Also Kate is so kind and humble I strive to be just like her! She’s my new role model!!!

[@ellaedits2124]

You guys are my favourite channel on KZbin!👍🏻

[@moodycait]

I will forever love the clips of Nate bringing Kara her morning coffee. When I've gone a few months between watching your videos, it's nice to see some things never change. :)

[@aimeepoulin1]

I say Port-Ah-ge and so hearing Kara and Nate say Port-idge makes me smile 😂 What a beautiful place!

[@jaydiemert1773]

Americans and French words seem to be like oil and water.😃

[@Davida21]

Right?? Where are you from? As a Canadian I have always thought it was Port-AH-ge! I thought about that for most of the video haha

[@umopapisdn123]

"Por- taage" pronounced with a soft "a" reflects the word's French roots. So it rhymes with garage, not luggage in Canada.

[@chelseac.3749]

Canadian, and yup I was having a crisis wondering if I've been saying it wrong this whole time 😂😂

[@backpacker9748]

I was looking for someone to comment this! haha