We Gave Up Everything To Live In A Tent (Living as Nomads)

We Gave Up Everything To Live In A Tent (Living as Nomads). After traveling across some of the wildest places of the lower 48 states of the United States of America, this nomad couple is back in our home state of Arkansas camping in the breathtaking Ouachita National Forest. This is where our love for camping was born. After living on the road for the last 3 months has been an amazing experience, and we see no signs of slowing down. On this adventure we take you to where Cody spent much of his child hood camping adventures. Kellie of course cooks some amazing meals, and we share some of the amazing areas around the Ouachita National Forest.
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BELOW ARE LIST OF OUR HOW-TO/GEAR REVIEW VIDEOS, AND LINKS TO THINGS WE USE ON OUR CAMPING TRIPS, AND CAMERA GEAR.
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Folding Camp Stove Toaster
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GSI Outdoors Glacier Stainless Steel Toaster
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Luci String Lights
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WeBoost
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Camping Stove
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Igloo Cooler
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6 gallon water jug
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The tent we have is a Alps Mountaineering 6 Person tent
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The new tent fans:
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Cots
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Kayak - Perception Pescador 10.0 (Our model has changed and is no longer available. Here is the updated model)
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Dry Bag - We have 2 20-Liter Seal Line dry bags.
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Cookware - 16 Pcs Bisgear Camping Cookware.
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Cooler - Ozark Trail 30 Can Leaktight Cooler.
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Water Filter - Survivor Filter PRO.
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Camping Chairs - G4Free Outdoor 2 Pack Camping Chair.
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Kayak Camping Tent - Hasle Outfitters Ultralight backpacking tent, 2 person 3 season.
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Camping Pad - X-Large 30X77 inch Therm-a-Rest Basecamp self-inflating foam camping pad.
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Cody's Pillow - TREKOLOGY ultralight inflating Travel/Camping Pillow.
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Kellie's Pillow - Coop Home Goods - Adjustable Travel and Camping Pillow
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MSR PocketRocket Camping Travel Stove
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GSI Outdoors - French Press
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Golden Eagle Hammock Rain Fly
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Camera Gear
DJI Mavic 2 Pro
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GoPro Hero 7 Black
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iPhone 11 Pro
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[@sheila5707]

I watched this video, while laying in a hammock a few campsites down from you. The whole campground filled with some truly amazing people! Great job on the river cleanup!!

[@210outdoors2]

Yes it was an amazing trip. So good to meet all of you.

[@suspiciousmindz4773]

Am laying on my hammock in Trinidad jungle watching this video... Cheers

[@crystalmorgan6372]

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[@colleenwilkin5705]

do you ever cook on the fire? Like a nice juicy steak?

[@boomersoutdoors8898]

Do you have a E-Cook book? I would love to buy it. Love your videos and your recipes!!! I'm always hungry after watching your videos! lol

[@brianleonard6885]

Get a good set of walkie-talkie they be perfect when one of you leave base camp. And very reasonably priced now.

[@chrisflemens4856]

Just saw you guys on channel 11 for your clean up Doing big time Uptown high rent good job hard work pays off.

[@veeemit9719]

Kelly you make some amazing meals out there!

[@chadmichno4184]

Dome Life hates Dome Lights 🚨 😁

[@WanderingCarl]

Please provide GPS or directions to this spot. LOVE IT!! I really want to take my daughter here. Is this near Albert Pike? Thanks, and welcome home.

[@CodyandKellie]

It’s in albert pike

[@WanderingCarl]

@@CodyandKellie I love Albert Pike I haven't been there in a very long time. I was there when the road in were all narrow and unpaved. Way back before the flash flood.

[@adamlynch6877]

LOL Dome Life hates Dome Lights, for some reason that made me laugh.

[@Revelacion320]

Your video editing was amazing, your water clips I enjoy so much. I like how you took that drone video after the water. Kelly my wife makes a Puerto Rican lasagna, sweet plantains, ground meat in layers with some melted mussarella.

[@JasonMoodie]

100% need that recipe for the pancakes!!!! I love that you really cook in the woods.

[@billmccabe6188]

I'm one of those people that can't eat cilantro. Especially fresh cilantro. It tastes like soap to me.

[@RicG.]

You hate dome light, but love dome life. 😎

[@robertfegan6773]

Reminds me what we have in Canada. The Idle no more occupying public parks totally against oil and gas but somehow traveling three hour vehicle drive to the next Idle movement. Shhh..without using oil and gas products.

[@boonedog1457]

Those pancakes look sooooo amazing! Yum! Oh my!

[@sonyalargo6439]

Hello from New Mexico, Kelly/Cody...luv to watch ur video, I luv u guys cooking,😋

[@brendawyant5321]

I love it when you are in Arkansas. Great video and I will have to try that Mexican dish.

[@jrcriner6542]

Home is great. My go to camping place is Mountain View

[@chrisflemens4856]

I bet you gotta be doing a series on Discovery Channel in no time💯 Don't try to be too famous🤩

[@JenAlmeida351]

Hey so as temp fall and you guys head south , a cool spot to check out is the little Grand Canyon - Providence Canyon State Park in Lumpkin, Ga. Back country camping and hiking there, just a cool place. Look it up, check it out. I do a trail race there every year on the back country trails. It's a cool place!

[@lisajones-qe1zn]

You guys are the cutest! We love y’all’s show😊

[@chrisflemens4856]

6:45 a.m. Channel 11 Excited to see you on local television👏

[@honeyiroam]

Lol! We cracked up when you mentioned your doors being opened. We also leave our back hatch open and our viewers are concerned we are going to run our battery down as well. We have all manual in our car so not gonna happen!

[@angieyarborough6675]

If your travel plans bring to to NC, we can be a resource in Clemmons, NC which is about 1 hour 45 minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway or Harkers Island, NC which is the gateway to Cape Lookout National Seashore. We got y’all! Safe travels you two!

[@CodyandKellie]

Email us coden5433@gmail

[@natshep5731]

Where do I find Kelly’s recipe for her pecan pancakes? Did I see her put pepper in it?!

[@CodyandKellie]

No pepper

[@spencersutton7486]

Great show yall!

[@brianleonard6885]

I have to say I've traveled west 6 or 7 times and will again soon but always look forward to boondocking in Arkansas and the spring water is amazing and some of the best tasting. And I love West Virginia spring water as well.

[@bwinter3169]

Cool shots bro. And those pancakes look sooo yummy. You guys have made me really love Arkansas. Thanks for Sharing

[@deannazampa5286]

Your Amazon order history will show the type of tape. Just an FYI.

[@CodyandKellie]

Yeah we didn’t have phone service to look it up

[@deannazampa5286]

@@CodyandKellie Oh I suppose!

[@deanchambers5934]

As always Great video and yall are so entertaining.

[@parkspursuit7515]

I've watched a number of your videos over time and I have to say that of the full-time campers/RVer's that I check in on regularly, you two definitely eat the best.

[@lousadventures2111]

Thank you Kellie for the tape idea. Have a good one.

[@jrcriner6542]

Which vlog did you go to the creek with the amazing fossils. They were everywhere and the place looked like something from Jurassic Park

[@CodyandKellie]

Richland creek

[@jrcriner6542]

Thanks

[@ATVAm1e]

Welcome home! I am a sponge soaking up all your Arkansas knowledge. I absolutely love your videos ❤️ keep ‘em coming

[@jovantahollis9156]

I like what y'all doing looks fun I want try to live like that one day in the wild next to water with peace and quiet love it all the way from Michigan

[@theresababb8103]

You guys are awesome. You need to come camp in Northern Ontario when restrictions ease up. My question is how do you eat so much?? You are in amazing shape. I eat a peanut and my body will look like a peanut on steroids

[@CodyandKellie]

We work out a lot

[@clairegordon8475]

Love Arkansas! Going to Beaver lake this weekend!

[@mrs_enjoyingmylife]

New Subscriber here👋🏻 Enjoyed the video and the Beautiful scenery also liked how you share all the cooking details. Be safe out there... Erika from TX

[@mackjenkins7721]

This was a very nice video. Welcome back to your home state . I didn't realize how beautiful Arkansas really is. I travel through the state a lot. I have family members that live there. Cody man your hike a long the water that was awesome. The water was so clear it look like you don't have to filter the water to drink it. I'm sorry you lost the bet man. That would have been awesome to see Kelly make the cake. Good video man thank you for sharing it.

[@aaronpat123]

Love your vids!You all need a kodiak flexbow tent or a Springbar.I own a 10x14 and a 9x8.If you own only one 10x10.Ask for a donor.

[@mlg1783]

Pecan pancakes..... heck yyyeeaaaahhhhhh🥞🥞🥞

[@zeesoutdoors65]

Another great video.

[@sheriherring1239]

I'm new to your channel and live in Texarkana. Loved to go camping in Arkansas when I was a bit younger. Now I'm 65 and have several disabilities. Looking to buy a travel trailer that I can take off road and get back to camping. Enjoyed your video by the way.

[@TranceDivine]

I dont ever see you guys put in your description your dinnerwear you use..it sounds metal...do you recall where you bought it...?

[@CodyandKellie]

Bare bones from gear.com

[@wp9556]

Sir you are one lucky man. Your Kelly is something special. She's beautiful, brilliant not to mention an amazing chef. Thank you for sharing your journey. You guys make me feel good . If you're ever near Saint Petersburg FL give me a holla🙂

[@Drbethturtlewoman]

I live here in Arkasas and recently discovered your channel. Could you do a video on how you vlog while camping. What equipment do you use to edit and how do you upload remotely.

[@melodys3996]

Can’t wait to visit Arkansas next week after watching your videos .

[@teresap.5991]

In the beginning of the video,there is a Bigfoot standing directly between two trees back from where the greenery first starts there's a tree there then look straight back. I spotted it right away he was definitely checking you guys out. Least it sure as heck looks like one and I even went up real close to my TV with a magnifying glass and it still looks like one. It wasn't there later. Also behind the blue flower looks straight back and you'll see one standing there. It's blurry but the shape is exactly what a big Bigfoot looks like. Absolutely beautiful place to camp and love the video. Kelly is a great cook! I want to try that Mexican thing she made it looks great. Sorry my comment is so long LOL

[@jessikahhh]

Did I miss the surprise recipe Kelly was supposedto be cookingwhen yall got back??? 😮

[@kerrischuh8000]

Arkansas is a beautiful state. My only problem with it is I have no tolerance for heat and humidity. Last time I was there In the summer I had to stay cooped up in air conditioning. I would love to go back in the fall when it’s not so warm.

[@misbehavenrheaven333]

How do you guys shower? In the water sources or do you have a shower bag? Or does the trailer have an outdoor shower? What soaps do you use? Hubs and I are working towards full time camping in the future. We love watching your channel ☺️

[@CodyandKellie]

We have the Joolca Hot water system. We did a video on it. We always wash with dr bronners Castile soap. Anything that’s organic or bio degradable.

[@misbehavenrheaven333]

Awesome! We use Dr. Bronner's now so we won't have to change that! We'll check out that video

[@OdySlim]

Your such a lucky guy to have a Lady like Kelly. Does she have any sisters? ;-) Regards from Ody Slim

[@pupcamper58]

Your drone shots are absolutely breathtaking and so beautiful! Thanks for sharing your adventures!

[@cathynorris1946]

This was great! Been looking forward to it all day 😂.

[@OdySlim]

Best Looking pancakes Ever! Regards from Ody Slim

[@kellimatthews1923]

I heard you talking in a video about wanting to go up to the Northeast. If you go to PA, you must go to the Grand Canyon. It's outside of Wellsboro and it is so beautiful and unforgettable!

[@wandacollins2364]

We thought about y'all today when we watched the Overland Expo 2021. They had so many things, that we kept saying... oh, Cody and Kelly might like that. You both have become part of the family. My mother in law loves to watch too. She is 104 and enjoy y'all so much. We use to camp , but for now we just look forward to watch you guys. We say every other day , lets go on a trip with Cody and Kelly. It relaxes us very much. Also helps us dream of being able to camp again. Keep on going and see you on the other!

[@larrymorse933]

Awesome video!! Arkansas is a beautiful state. Love the music. Kellie's mexican lasagna lookd delicious!

[@judith-1191]

Lovely imagery and cinematography, I really enjoyed watching.

[@karendenemark8083]

Boy those pancakes sure looked good.

[@19kingyo]

凄いです☺️ お料理も美味しそうで、景色の画像も素晴らしい👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@reddoor6114]

I gathering up materials to start living in a big dome tent to get me away from a shit life of depression and drug addiction... build a fire pit, furniture, a shower and everything. It's gonna be awesome.

[@tonyandrus6432]

Your next time in Louisiana check out Indian Creek camp ground just below Alexandria, highly recommend by those that know the area. Also Chicot States Park near Ville Platte, La., another beautiful park with some nice trails. 😎👍

[@nwjones1]

I second this, Tony. Also recommend Bogue Chitto State Park in Franklinton LA. Southeast Louisiana.

[@ronbumgarner5479]

Fantastic couple, from a fellow camping buddy...

[@dannyfreeman4358]

Really touched my heart

[@bootmender]

Somebody say carrot cake?????? 👁❤️ 🥕🎂

[@jessys9868]

Really beautiful photography! Look forward to each video

[@terrysmith9794]

Me an my wife are getting ready to start camping full time we own our own home but we're ready to be out doors full time we just found a buyer for our home so we have I'm hoping 3 weeks or less right now we live in Florida .

[@glenscott8302]

I love your videos and admire your courage to do what you do. I have been all over Arkansas but certainly not to the extent that y'all have. Unfortunately, my wife's idea of roughing it is a Holiday inn. Have fun!!!!

[@xerylemountain7154]

Love your videos! Maybe Y'all can make it to Oregon sometime... When it's not on fire, its beautiful here in the Willamette National Forest!

[@lizsanabria5541]

First time watching your video you both look like you are a natures people living outside fits you

[@jrcriner6542]

Those underwater videos were so clear they didn’t look real and the transition to the drone was awesome

[@FeraAcademy]

Agreed, very cool!

[@aznihana4482]

idk that I loss of focus here, but both your skin are amazingly smooth...lol

[@kimlittleton4943]

You have to try Butternut Squash soup with brocolli.....you two will love it.

[@daveholley2156]

Kelly you need to to train Cody to be your Sous Chef ? Nah , just have him gather firewood and berries , a 10 acre kitchen is much too small ! ✌️💜🎸

[@jaX-mg3ow]

Love your content and MsKelly u b throwing down on the cooking....

[@davidhopper5205]

Luv it! Am in what I consider my semi-retirement, am an avid tent camper plus trapshooting competitor. Y’all’s videos are inspiring as I I dream of zero work days, traveling to various tournaments nationwide as I enjoy nature

[@flamelily2975]

I'm from South Africa and love your vlogs on your trip.

[@grandmasstories3418]

I am just like Kelly and a dog, about gathering firewood 😁

[@lynnj7495]

BEAUTIFUL ARKANSAS! GREAT VIDEO!

[@ssmith3825]

love the video, Arkansas is beautiful. i noticed Kellie touched that side of the tent with her foot at the beginning of the video and I was thinking to myself that the side of the tent is going to leak now. Nice setup y'all have

[@Guerrilla_shinobi]

I'm from Tennessee but currently live in Las Vegas, I would choose Arkansas weather any day over this hell hole Vegas.

[@AlexGervacio33]

First off, I love this!! Such a beautiful video. Second, do you use anything for protection? Since you sleep in your tent. Or your trailer?

[@CodyandKellie]

Yes we do

[@Jayden_kingfruits123]

I’ve bin making pancakes wrong 😑 my entire life 😂

[@mtnlayde01]

Just subscribed 👍 COOKING is sooooo fun outdoors 🌳✌️

[@joannhurst6987]

Do yall have water moccasins in Arkansas? and if so have you seen them?

[@99cachorro]

How can you watch this without getting hungry, even on a full stomach?

[@aaronafre1920]

. Blessings 2 all goin thru stuff.. breathe... we got this 👍

[@seniorcamperhikes6078]

Love the underwater shots!

[@katieblanchard3976]

We are going camping in Arkansas in November can’t wait!

[@nielsv.8168]

Thank you for this great episode. Maybe you’ve shared it before, in which case I missed it (apologies), but could you please share which brand & model French press you’re using?

[@CodyandKellie]

We are posting a video on that this Wednesday!

[@marilynwade9448]

Enjoyed your video..lm not far from you .God's country

[@rosettaware1686]

I like how you guys put the camera 📷 down and let us see the beauty in nature

[@honeyiroam]

Great to see your channel growing! Y’all have a good thing going, we camp full time too but travel in a 6x8 camper, we can’t do a tent full time. Kudos! Happy trails, maybe we will see y’all on the road one day 🏕

[@DaEricLyles]

I’m considering living life like this. I’m an Army Veteran so I have experience living outside in the woods but I’d like more tips and tricks

[@treasurecoastgypsy]

I was wondering if your storage trailer, 🤔 is a empty shell, similar to a teardrop trailer/ camper.? .Could you convert trailer to teardrop camper ?

[@CodyandKellie]

It’s an empty shell. Teardrop is a brand I believe

[@done7271]

That was awesome thought a min I was watching national geographic

[@eileencamacho2221]

U be cooking so good for camping outdoors. U need a cooking show

[@emmawilson8449]

I made this Mexican lasagna tonight and WOW so good!!

[@grandmasstories3418]

Wow! That is one beautiful creek!

[@scottehrlich6653]

Dome Life hates dome lights lol. Your photography , editing and drone footage are much improved over the last year. You have talent for the video side. I hope you will revisit Richland creek soon. I’d like to see drone footage near the campground bridge as it pertains to the rivers meeting and the swimming hole. Always wanted an aerial view of this area. Glad you’re home safe. Over