Our First Ever OVERNIGHT BACKPACKING TRIP! + Back To Work on the RV 🔨

We love finding quirky places to stay all over the world, but this is our first time hiking to an overnight camp! 🏕 Luckily we survived with only a few aches and pains and didn’t have any run-ins with the mountain lions that live in the area…only friendly armadillos. 😅 But now, it's back to the RV Renovation!
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[@GenialHarryGrout]

Some of your new camping equipment could come in useful in the RV, like sleeping bags when it gets very cold and the yoga mats for your daily exercising while on the road

[@taylore6677]

For anyone wanting to try backpacking, you can rent *any* of the gear you need from REI! No point in spending hundreds of dollars if you're trying it out.

[@MichaelJCervantes]

That is great advice.

[@emily409673]

FYI. It's not available to do in Nebraska.

[@emily409673]

Really great suggestion though! Just don't want others to face the same disappointment

[@taylore6677]

@@emily409673 Good to know for those in Nebraska!

[@stuartofblyth]

13:07 Hold a teaspoon against the rim of your blue cup so that when you pour the hot water it runs down the spoon and onto your coffee. No spills!

[@BucketListTravellers]

Omg armadillo in the wild! So cute 🤩

[@ianjo3371]

Hi guy’s 👋 which country are you in right now?

[@BucketListTravellers]

@@ianjo3371 we're in Nicaragua at the moment. Sitting on our balcony overlooking the beach. Bliss ☺️

[@ianjo3371]

@@BucketListTravellers very nice 👍. We are in Malaysia 🇲🇾 at the moment.

[@Maphisnm]

Enjoyable as always. I'm not a super hard core backpacker but it's so fun to watch people who have never done it before give it a try and always a good plan to do a quick out and back to get your feet wet! Also..lol at those meals at REI. I never buy them. Pro tip: the 99 cent packages of knorr pasta or rice and beans from the grocery store is where it's at.

[@GrumpyForester]

...or ramen with Lipton soup mixes or spilt-up packages of Bear Creek soups or pasta or... There are a lot of plain ol' grocery store choices that are light-weight and that can work just fine without spending the money for "glamping" gourmet backpack foods that are featured at REI. I love REI for their gear, but I steer away from their food choices...

[@emilyclaire3504]

I'm an avid backpacker and one of my favorite things is taking people on their first one-nighter! This was fun to watch!

[@spoodie1]

You have to get one of those cheap $2 pool mattresses and use that under you as well when camping, cheap, lite weight and makes it a lot more comfortable.

[@reelhappytravellers2691]

The more you travel, the more you see that there are so many wonderful things in the world. It can be difficult to settle for something great when you can see that there could always be something better just round the next corner. Travel can sometimes simply be about a quest for perfection. This quest for perfection that we are looking for,we found just now in your video so the only that we have to say on you: Huge thank you and keep going!!!!!!

[@MardanFoods]

Support Me Please

[@saraduty8972]

I am from south Texas but have been living in Tennessee for the past 15 years. It is so nice to see a video with footage from Texas. Makes me homesick.

[@Foxys10]

The armadillo is so the highlight of your trip. So cute!💕

[@travelertrome8449]

I just absolutely laugh and love it when you do the camera magic to make things automatically appear when you snap your finger (or toss a tent bag in this case)!! 😂😂

[@maryeckert9936]

IRL, you are cussing at your partner because they didn't listen to you on how to fold the tent to get it back in the tiny bag, and you have to refold it. 😁

[@AlleyWater]

In some REI you can rent backpacking equipment As an avid hiker/backpacker I understand how expensive all that gear is.

[@J0eBl0e]

14:37 Kanban board! Great organizing tool.

[@Rollingouttj]

I think the reason you hated it so much was... 1. Texas might be in the top 10 worst states to backpack in... (its ugly) 2. Gear is expensive because its comfortable. Walmart crap is not going to cut it. 3. Going backpacking with a goal in mind is waaaaaay more fun than just camping. That Goal could be hiking a large peak, getting a photo you have researched, fishing an awesome alpine lake, finding an animal you have always wanted to see, Complete a difficult trail. I have a entire channel dedicated to backpacking and spending time in the outdoors haha. Try backpacking in Montana, Washington state or some other amazing state. You might like it more. hahahaha Much love!

[@chelseapadgett8913]

Texas is not ugly - you must be doing it wrong.

[@J0eBl0e]

Yeah, those thin foam sleeping pads are OK for insulation, but not for cushioning. Look for a self-inflating sleeping pad, from Thermarest or Klymit.

[@OneCouplesAdventure]

That armadillo was so cute 😍 glad you guys had a good time . The R.V is looking fab. You have done a fantastic job so far, can't wait see the final product 😁

[@cjcj6945]

Fun video y'all! Thank you for including us!🤠👍🏕

[@graffix11us]

You two are a lot of fun. I think you are learning the reality that camping is for the young folks, RV'ing is for those of us who are done with sleeping on the ground and peeing in the woods :-)

[@Theendlessadventure]

Haha! We definitely appreciate a good bed and indoor toilet, but it is fun to be completely out in nature for a bit...even if it means a sore back in the morning 😅

[@peggyparsons5003]

After this camping adventure you will appreciate the RV even more.

[@Lulu-jl5zd]

Made me giggle this one. I pushbiked from London to Paris on my own in my teens. Just four paniers on the bike. You can go a lot more basic than that guys but always take really good lights and torches and all the pots and pans need to pour easily. Admittedly I didn't need to worry about bears or mountain lions so I slept really well. I padlocked the tent zip to stop intruders... maybe do that. One of my friends did end up with a cow in their tent on one of their trips in Wales. But loved this and it made a great vlog.

[@wconradjr]

Love you two! Keep being you!

[@DanielleGlick]

Colorado Bend is one of my favorite little-known parks in the US! I used to take a group camping there every year. I’m glad you saw the wild armadillos (watch out, they’ll eat your s’mores!), but sad you missed the hike to the awesome waterfall and cascading stream that you can hike up in the water (very refreshing in Texas summers).

[@mathewseifert557]

Wow, what a funny creature an Armadillo is. We have nothing like that, being in the UK, and Mountain Lions too, not surprised you never got much sleep 💤

[@TheDetourDuo]

I'd want to carry a cooler full of beer too if I could

[@MardanFoods]

Support Me Please sister

[@buildanadventure]

Love this so much! Y’all are inspiring us to go backpacking! We have a camper but this way looks like way more of an adventure 💚 Great video as always, friends! We’re always so happy when you post. -Ben and Ang

[@lostamonglocals5382]

Nah..keep your RV, so much more comfy 😂

[@Suzannes_Trip]

Thanks for taking us along!

[@uptrail7169]

I've been backpacking for years and I hope that you two will keep going out on future backpacking trips. 👍

[@itsZartex]

3:34 & I was waiting until they said that they’re going to take the dumbells with them 😂

[@lindamoulton1560]

This absolutely makes me want to go camping again ASAP!!! Even if it is in my backyard (to be fair, I live right on a patch of State Forest so its kind of the wilderness? With the bonus of getting a WiFi signal from the house).

[@Eli-vj2wc]

Love it it’s so funny

[@breakdownbill1]

Mountain house is also great tasting camp meals,I stock those up in my pantry and don’t just eat those for camping coz they are so delicious. I would like to find and try some of what you had. Mountain house makes chili Mac, lasagna,beef stroganoff chicken and rice among others. I love them coz they have a 30 year shelf life I store mine in sealed 5 gallon pickle buckets till I need one. You should stock up in your cabinets in the RV

[@christophercrawford8237]

I love that snapping trick...wish that worked for me :-)

[@MardanFoods]

Support Me Please Sir

[@LozzahBozzah]

other than Ross on friends I’ve never seen an armadillo before, they’re so cute 😂😍

[@Skittl1321]

It's the holiday armadillo!

[@kst357]

I think you guys just experienced what I went through when I discovered that I had just passed the age where I can't sleep on the ground any longer & have to use an inflatable sleeping pad or a cot. Trying to sleep on a foam pad & thick sleeping bag just doesn't cut it any longer. You might want to get yourselves a pair before your next overnighter.

[@MsCateStar]

Loving the kanban board! Hope 'order wine' is in the 'in progress' column. Also, living in Australia I know people think we have dangerous animals here. But mountain lions? Yeah we don't have animals that will stalk you in the night or while you're peeing (except huntsmen spiders... the will run AT YOU!). Jeez, I've seen mountain lions up reasonably close (controlled environment) & they're frikkin scary. Plus you got scary snakes too, & scorpions & spiders...I've even seen something over there that's a scorpion x spider! 😱 You can keep your mountain lions & bears and we'll keep our various prehistoric poisony things... that armadillo was super cool though! Nice vid👍🏼

[@cynthiaclinkscaleboase9297]

i don't know if i would call an armadillo cute because those things can tear you a new one in a heartbeat, lol. plus, its copperhead mating season, those can be scary. looks like you had a great time and came back safely. love your videos keep up the adventures!

[@cjcj6945]

Are the armadillos normally aggressive in the wild?

[@Davesgreatideas]

Instead of putting a jeep on the back you could have two Honda CT90 s (only 380 lbs total) on your back bumper for on road and off-road adventures!! You could probably find a couple the same year as the RV!!😃

[@didsomebodysaydmt8193]

Who knew Zapp's traveled that far!! And Cajun crawtaters , good choice.

[@katfran492]

Those sleeping bags will come in handy in the RV or if there’s a power outage during the winter months! The list system... how very Kanban 😎

[@SarahandMarek]

Hiking trip! This will be interesting 😄

[@anniepowell7559]

Great videos always. ❤️🇨🇦

[@kellyjohnson3617]

Walmart has the best budget camping and backpacking stuff. Also Amazon. Key is keeping it simple. And know what is worth paying out a little extra for. Like I would have bought a good sleeping pad from REI and a comfy backpack, then got everything else from other cheaper stores. One mile of backpacking isn’t too bad so you can even go without a high end backpack but a sleep pad for me is a must. Walmart sells some really inexpensive mountain house meals. Amazon has lots of great options too.

[@Setetoto]

I literally was just thinking about when you would upload again 😂

[@sarah-phillips]

I don't know how I would fare with mountain lions. When we camped at Lake Tahoe, we saw black bears and it was simultaneously awesome and terrifying. And we love good coffee when we camp, too! We've started to get lazy and have been buying Cafe Bustelo instant coffee. It's surprisingly good. All the best on wrapping up the RV! Looking forward to videos of your first trip - if you make it out to Northern California we would love to buy you a beer! Or bourbon...

[@Theendlessadventure]

Ya, I don't know which of those would scare us more! 🦁🐻 Glad it was a mostly awesome interaction! And hey, that instant stuff can be really good sometimes. We used to travel with it all the time on the road...definitely better than no coffee! 😅Hopefully we get back to CA soon and can take you up on that offer 🍻Thanks!

[@JourneywithJenandDrew]

The best part of capturing the Armadillo on camera was that he STRUTTED for y’all

[@UNPAVEDTV]

That armadillo knew what it was doing!

[@JourneywithJenandDrew]

@@UNPAVEDTV 😂❤️❤️

[@ahhitskatie9094]

Lol, only in Texas would they have a public fish cleaning station. I can't recall seeing that anywhere in Wisconsin, and fishing seems to be all anyone does in the spring if they aren't hiking or boating.

[@sarah-phillips]

That's too funny! My brother-in-law's family in Wisconsin have a fish cleaning table at their cabin! Up in the North Woods...

[@roythomas1108]

We have them at many harbors in Alaska.

[@theathjr]

I appreciate The amount of effort you guys put into these videos. Stellar job on sacrificing your comfort for our pleasure😉

[@MardanFoods]

Sir please Support Me

[@louiseblack2727]

😂 I was just saying how I binged all of the rv videos up to last week when I saw this!

[@LongWhiteGypsy]

I love seeing you guys out on the trails! As a hiking vloggger, I came to your channel primarily for the van conversion content, but I'm a long distance backpacker so this video is right up my alley! Not gonna lie... I spent a fair proportion of this video juding your gear choices (😂 soz... I'm a gear junkie) and also your luxury items!!! Chairs, pillows & the SIZE of that tent!! On long distance trails you have to be so conscious of how much weight and bulk you're carrying, but then I guess that's because you're hiking 15-20+ miles per day! But then I remembered you guys are just out there for the experience, and that's the important thing! Little tip for next time (if there is one)... see if you can borrow an inflatable sleeping pad from someone. They can be expensive to buy, but they will save your backs and help you get a much better night's sleep! Also, great choice on the stove 👍👍 P.S. A $20 tent from Target?!?! Gotta love America! Happy hiking from New Zealand! Hope to see you back here soon!

[@Theendlessadventure]

Haha, oh ya, we definitely weren't trying to be professional about this at all. If we ever get into legitimate camping, we'll for sure be investing in better equipment and streamlining our packs. This was just a quick/fun overnight trip with friends. Thanks for the recommendations, though!

[@Skittl1321]

I miss backpacking so much. I killed my knees in my early 30s, not sure I could do it again. Armadillos run fast when they want to. A friend got chased by one once and it was crazy.

[@Theendlessadventure]

Oh man, so glad we came across a friendly little guy! And we hear ya about the knees. Ours definitely aren't what they used to be. Especially going downhill on rough terrain - ouch! 😨Thank goodness for advil!

[@zoemorrison07]

I miss camping! The last time I went I was with all the cadets at camp and I was one of the leaders. It was honestly some of the best times of my life. I’m soooo excited for the RV to be done!

[@krystalanderic]

The KANBAN BOARD for the rv 😂😂😂 yesss guys! Hahahah

[@lb3659]

I know y’all didn’t ask for tips but clothes shoved into the bag that cake off your sleeping bag makes the best pillow ever

[@TheDetourDuo]

I really thought you guys climbed at first. I was about to ask how hard that was 😂

[@lisaanderson2900]

I've always loved camping, but I enjoy having my car nearby to haul my stuff. And love having a fire, which I realize isn't always possible. We haven't been tent camping in years though and i fear I may be too old to sleep on the ground. Looking for some sturdy cots, hopefully that will work!

[@lordkristenthomasgentry7614]

Been CB Park when we lived in Dallas, camped right by the river

[@honiedew]

Backpacking-specific gear is def a sticker shock for the ounces that you’d shed. Def worth it if it becomes a hobby. For a once/year activity, target is plenty fine!

[@Farbar1955]

When I first got my REI membership about 25-30 years ago it was a great place to get camping gear at reasonable prices. I got lots of great stuff that I was able to afford with the small paycheck I got in my first couple of jobs as a young man. Then about 15 years back the prices started skyrocketing and REI began stocking el primo camping gear...very nice but expensive as all get out! I dropped my membership 5 years ago and haven't bought anything from there since. It's a shame cause I used to be a fan of the place.

[@danielgalvan4185]

I’d love to watch a live stream with you guys, I’m sure I’m not alone lol

[@annestrasko7581]

You must watch SV Delos because Brian just talked about that kind of list for big projects!

[@johnroos5807]

You ARE so close!:) I said before, you might try to get a 4 Speed Auto, I think you only have a 3 Speed Auto, but I would try to get the aftermarket fuel injection, so you won't have keep messing with the carbs! It's YOUR money, so you have to make the choices on your own! I can't wait to see it, in all it's glory!:) Semper Fidelis

[@gubbie2u]

My back hurt just watching this! Argggh....

[@SarahandMarek]

The Armadillo!! 😍

[@bhaskarparam9711]

Wow wow wow

[@crafter188]

I love that Eric brought the beer! Definitely an important supply!

[@DelightfulTravellers]

We always say it's easier to pack for an endless long trip rather than 1 or 2 nights too! 😅 So agree - Anna

[@lostamonglocals5382]

Its totally true

[@lelapaniagua5793]

Friends camping 🏕 trip cool 😎

[@2Travelis2Live]

That was a fun video as usual. That armadillo was super cute. REI is so expensive. It's for those who want to invest in many sleepless nights in the wild.

[@glenncamp733]

I used to go camping years ago. Now my idea is a good hotel within a short walk of a hike. Love your videos.

[@kimyeecarroll01]

REI is more expensive. but they are a great company to support. Maybe one day an REI sponsorship for some quality gear. Also the team members of REI are super knowledgeable. Find their outlet stores called the garage. Sorry just love REI!!!

[@katiehobbs96]

That clip insert of "god bless texas" was everything i didnt know i needed

[@gwynethglas-brown9171]

Overnight looked like fun. Succes with the rest of the renovation 😜 looks stunning so far.

[@BEACHLIFE78]

Looked a fun trip out , those big cats would of made me nervous lol.Great vlog guys big 👍👍👍🙂

[@bambihargrove6499]

Thank God u two have an RV, sleeping will be 👌 Awesome 👌

[@baileyeckerson7251]

Rei rents hiking gear, including tent, sleeping systems, bear canisters and much more.

[@arrived63]

People giggle at our koala, Roo and Platypus....but those armadillo look like nature's soldiers....

[@mcbirdsley]

O M G an armadillo!!!!!

[@Banagal]

Oh yes, lions, and tigers, and bears! OH MY! Ya just never know who's knocking on the door of your tent. We keep hiking gear in our RV just in case we have guests and there's nowhere to put them. LOL!

[@beverlyscheidt583]

My hubby & I and dogs would go on 2 or 3 nights primative camping all the time when we were younger a lot of fun but only in Indiana Ohio Kentucky west virgina white water & camping we had a great time every time sometimes there would be just us and the dogs and other times 4 people and at times 20 or more great way to live life besides working of course

[@Theendlessadventure]

What awesome adventures those must have been! And having dogs along sounds like it'd make everything that much more fun and exciting 🐶

[@ScottFree4all]

For all your outdoor and camping needs you can’t beat Academy Sports & Outdoors. They are all over Texas and have the best selection and prices.

[@jenniferscheiter1486]

Enjoyed your video! For an FYI you can rent most major camping gear at REI. No need to store it that way. :)

[@lb3659]

Always go with the chicken and rice when backpacking it is fire.

[@bradleyeis7319]

Guy's, you will have to tell me where you got that Tent. I tried to find it. I told the sales people that I want the Tent that when you snap your fingers, it sets up or comes down. They just look at me like I am an Alien.

[@suna7641]

Love the armadillo... I would love to see one

[@mattnicolewilson5836]

looking great guys!

[@Ba-pb8ul]

As someone who lived in the woods for a year, I don't think your experience would fit my definition of what camping actually is

[@AmericanOutbackAmazing]

You both are amazing, that RV is going to be awesome! If only the professional RV industry people were as good as 2 amateurs :) I would hire you any day to upgrade my RV.

[@zaikaplates]

Wow Top of the mountains 👍very nice ❤ from India🤝 stay safe and take care💐

[@FireflyNanny]

For today's episode, the part of Marvin will be played by a wandering armadillo. 😉😁

[@volvodt]

Yepp fun stuff 👍🏻👍🏻

[@kierancampbell7322]

Love the clear hardship the following day! Fair play for getting through it! I think it makes me think I want a suspended floor tent to save my back.

[@robthetraveler1099]

Argh! I was going to be in Colorado Bend SP a couple of weeks ago, but had to cancel my plans due to COVID!

[@wilderjess]

Wow this is great! I, too, am enjoying ‘supper satchels’ 😂 greetz from Valley of Fire! Reminds me of my first overnighter but wasn’t a hike, we took canoes down the Cahaba River in Alabama. During the eve, literal real life glow worms illuminated our path! Then we docked and camped on a bank. Damn I wish that was when we had iPhones to capture those times 😂

[@dbb96ac]

Ever think of thru hiking the Appalachian Trail? That would make for an awesome video series while you are waiting for international travel to open up. Ive hiked the AT and PCT and can only say they were the best experiences of my life!

[@Theendlessadventure]

I don't know that we'd ever do a full thru hike, but we'd for sure love to do some portions of those trails! We're always blown away by people who complete the big ones. Your knees and ankles must be in much better shape than ours 🤣

[@lostamonglocals5382]

@@Theendlessadventure our thoughts exactly! Late thirties hurt too much🤣

[@lostamonglocals5382]

Sounds amazing, but grueling

[@dbb96ac]

@@Theendlessadventure haha, forgot about your history of twisted ankles! There are definitely some amazing sections on both trails you that you could do 🙂. Can’t wait to see the Van when it is finished.

[@endlessinspirationlifecoaching]

You both are so absolutely amazing!!! Thank you for always bringing an endless inspiration to me and so many others 👊🏻❤️🥰

[@caroledowney6908]

The armadillo was adorable!

[@JustinBrehm]

The great endless adventure celebs returned

[@cliffm7783]

Maybe this camping trip will get you motivated to get the camper finished. Pretty sure you'll sleep so much better in the camper with a whole bunch more peace of mind. Lol

[@kimyeecarroll01]

Omg an armadillo!!!!!!

[@Theendlessadventure]

It was the closest we've ever been to one! They're adorable and super not adorable all at the same time 🤣

[@sandygraetz5166]

Bass fish is great eating!