PUSHED TO HER LIMIT (Boundary Waters Part II)

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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. 😊🎥🌎
0:00 If you missed our last video
0:59 The girls are put to the test
10:23 $1,000 worth of free travel!
11:33 Camping on a private island
12:37 Bathroom tour
18:23 Day 3 campground confessionals
21:56 Nate sets a record
31:01 Moral is low...
34:14 We can't find anywhere to sleep
40:32 Day 4 Couples confessions
43:15 Showering in a waterfall
46:51 We found the perfect campsite
51:38 Final thoughts on the Boundary Waters
57:16 This is how it ended
1:01:16 Bloopers

[@skyemackenzie6711]

The "howling" is actually a bird called a loon! One of my favourite sounds when I'm camping, they're all over Canada

[@00bubba1]

Lol I was at the loon part and was going to comment on it first thing I see is your comment.

[@kristamurakami2177]

Hahaha. As a Minnesotan, I was dying laughing when she thought the loon was a wolf 😆😆😆

[@CarterColbenson]

I know I was getting mad when they were saying wolfs

[@therealderk3639]

Oh good I’m not the only one that’s going to correct her. Loon!

[@widrakie]

@@kristamurakami2177 SAME!!!!

[@SvjetlanaDjajic]

“Make yourself be a person who you want to be and not just become a person who everyone else expects you to become.” Sarah, I shed a tear while you said this. So true 👏🏻 Great attitude and congrats for showing everyone what you are made off.

[@lifeviz28568]

Totally agreed with you!!

[@sayanbanerjee2341]

Thanks for highlighting this in the comments! Thats great!

[@kvayakkath9936]

*cough* BS *cough* *cough*

[@Accolaidia777]

That’s why I’m a Christian…… want to be ….not because I have to be

[@stephielynn]

Yes!!! 100%

[@emmapaul8595]

I am a certified survival instructor and I did 42 days alone in the bush. To watch you do 6 and travel with everything makes so happy. I had to carry everything on my own and it does challenge you mentally and physically and emotionally. I know you may never see this comment, but there’s a Canadian over here cheering you on!

[@ava.59]

No but I actually love this

[@torikorn4956]

When Dusty said that seeing how clean the BWCA is gives him a little faith in humanity that we care about the environment made me so happy. Makes me proud of being a Minnesotan 😁

[@Simplefng]

You guys have the best conservation culture.

[@maggiealmgren7133]

“ZEN NATE IS GONE.” that got me. 😂😂

[@spooniesarah]

Me too

[@carminelekstutis1557]

Lol

[@aesthetic_xplr5189]

What time was that

[@FirstClassFlyer]

@@aesthetic_xplr5189 33:21

[@user-je1ln3ww2y]

me 2 😂

[@chrisssyt3332]

Nates incredible zen speech whilst carrying the canoe was truly inspiring

[@oliviacarriveau]

I need to hear more of this!

[@mariealp]

Literally came to comment the same thing. He was so focused & Kara cheering him on was too cute

[@angellhamusherpa9135]

@@oliviacarriveau I was just thinking the same 😆

[@catrinaperdiz9742]

Hahahaha yessss lol

[@Harpa-sk3cq]

There called march flys😂😂😂 they hurt so bad 😅

[@julieannelissehyland9205]

That wholesome Sarah and Nate bonding moment before the Day 3 Confessionals is ADORABLE 🥺😭

[@user_bh1lf3ul7m]

Do you mean Kara and Nate?

[@julieannelissehyland9205]

@@user_bh1lf3ul7m no! Sarah and Nate. Sarah is Dusty’s wife 😊

[@Lyrics-374]

Yeah it was so sweet

[@user_bh1lf3ul7m]

@@julieannelissehyland9205 bro I didn’t say that at all see all I said was that people still comment on old videos too that all I said ur confusing yourself with me

[@LaGrenouille09]

I love Nate’s canoe rantings. “Who was the first guy to eat mushrooms? Who thought that was a good idea?” 😆

[@hellosunshine305]

I’d just like to say I literally didn’t even notice Kara wasn’t wearing makeup that whole time. Kara, you are beautiful!♥️

[@marriedblis]

Tho Kara, if you want to check out micro blading your brows, I 100% LOVE mine! Had chemo and my lashes and brows didn’t grow back as full. Do what you want for you regardless!

[@kristinbaker5437]

Ita! I always think Kara looks great!

[@TonyByrneIreland]

wow big deal...

[@tabethabond7932]

So beautiful Kara 🥰

[@helenashton6375]

Karas beautiful without make up, inside and out! Loved your honesty Kara and loved these two videos too 😀

[@SharingtheRoad]

A one hour super-special?! What did we do to deserve this?! Can we expect a full-length feature film in the future?!

[@Ok-lu8gx]

ok

[@TheAwkwardTourists]

If I saw an hour vlog from anyone else, I would be saying uggghhhhh but it flies by with K&N!

[@jaz295]

I know we feel so spoiled with an hour special. 😍😍

[@ClaireandMichael]

We were thinking the same thing. Love it!

[@sujitmahadik8392]

I would totally watch that one too....!! First day first show 😀

[@MattyMcFarlane]

Y’all, dusty is exactly the kind of energy I would want on a wilderness trip. If he’s accepting new friends, or even just a travel buddy, let me know!

[@leesue8752]

I love how unapologetically joyful Sarah is over her victory on the canoe portage 😊

[@SamanthaAndGray]

Me, exhausted after carrying groceries up the stairs, decides to relax and watch KZbin, only to see this video of Kara hiking while carrying an entire boat on her back

[@isabelleshepherd9552]

This is me 😆

[@alagator809]

Same

[@degunver7672]

I carried the laundry basket downstairs today and felt accomplished 😆 oh boy , I would not have lasted a single day on this canoe trip!

[@Roadmap2Adventures]

Hahaha love this! I’m SO impressed with Kara for carrying the canoe on her back for so long.

[@alyssabrolsma3854]

Watching them think a loon call = wolf howl (while I’m at a lake listening to loons) is the best 😁

[@carabutler2641]

Agreed! As a Canadian Camper, I was DYING laughing.

[@HarrisonMV12]

SAME

[@maggihittinger8650]

Yesss!

[@jamieingels1190]

😂😂🤣 What's a loon?

[@HarrisonMV12]

It’s like a duck

[@Murflyn]

nate cracked me up with his zen monologue. "i am a turtle, this is my home"

[@jennifermalech]

"I'm like a turtle, this is my home," had me cracking up. Nate, those mantras were absolute gold. Way to persevere you guys+show us that we really can accomplish anything we set our minds to! Loved this series!

[@Jenayameier]

Heheh the “wolves” are actually loons! They’re all over the North and Canada :) kinda of like a duck but prettier!

[@alishazink9319]

had to come to the comments just for this lol!!

[@colejarvis666]

Hahaha i was gonna say... That's too funny... Wolves... 😂😂

[@elizabethahearn6038]

Came to say this!

[@bthiessen69]

I was coming to the comments just to tell people that's a loon haha

[@rachelfranck5598]

Lol had to say the same! Couldn't help myself! Loons have the most beautiful calls 💕

[@meglawv6150]

The “wolves” you heard were actually loons they are a bird, kinda like a duck. They are pretty common in the boundary waters.

[@Emilydawg]

Yup! Definitely loons!

[@trinagreene762]

1000% Loons.

[@williammoelgaard7325]

They address it later in the video

[@amyrudolph1090]

Oh my gosh, that cracked me up. You adorable little city slickers you...I love you guys! 😄🥰

[@michelleg9816]

As a Minnesotan, I diiiiiied laughing when they said wolves.

[@llamabahama7721]

18:13 Kara saying “We aren’t positive they’re wolves but like what else could they be?” Me yelling at my phone “ iTs a LoOn!!!” 😁 Love your videos❤️

[@Pistolita221]

I was thinking the exact same thing!

[@kitsunrise3711]

Same XD

[@dinaboie]

I was yelling “its a loon” too.

[@theprodigytm63]

I was literally screaming the same thing. As a Canadian that sound is embodied in my veins

[@grassurmom5500]

right when she said that i read this omg

[@jenny4ynwa895]

Kara -“Now we just need some noodes,” Nate- “noodes..?” Kara “ Noodles” obviously ha

[@disenabled]

followed by the disappointing "oh"

[@savannahkaeb315]

Yesssss I literally died laughing 😅😅

[@lisasquire2420]

@@disenabled 😂😂😂yes

[@764blahblahblah]

"Now just need some noods!" "Nudes?" "Noodles!" "Oh." Why did Nate sound sad?🤣🤣

[@micro11.]

maybe that's why they have low moral

[@b0t549]

@@micro11. my guy nate gets no pus...

[@isabelleshepherd9552]

🤣🤣

[@hflad]

You know exactly why

[@TheBluemindedGod]

I think it's less being sad and more being surprised by what he thought he was hearing?

[@supremelyeducated3273]

The fact that we get free travel documentaries on KZbin by Kara and Nate is truly a gift 👍 👍 👍

[@supremelyeducated3273]

🤔

[@MaddHeather]

Right I was thinking cool I can't travel at the moment but let's watch them ha

[@GabrielleHayes1921]

Nate feeling bad for not first worrying about Kara, I can relate, we all do that because we don't automatically assume the person we love is hurt, it doesn't make it right but it definitely happens to all of us, all we can do is try and learn from that and do better in future. It actually reminded me of when I was a little girl and I slid into 2nd base and I couldn't move because I sprained my ankle hitting the base, everyone got up and my mom and coach rushed to me but my dad stayed sitting, he told me later he regretted that because he didn't know I was that hurt, he said he knew me and I was tough so he was confident I was just going to get back up and shake it off and told me he was sorry. Sometimes we see the people we love be so strong and carry so many mountains that when they do fall down and get hurt we don't think it's that bad because we've seen what they can handle and so we don't stop to think that maybe they need a break or maybe they need help. So long as we understand what we did and apologize I think it's alright, things happen and we can't take it back but we can move forward with a lesson well learned.

[@y.l.2465]

Sarah has the best personality! I died with all her things.

[@paa2464]

Loved it when you talked about how you regretted first worrying about the equipment instead of Kara. We all have these guilty thoughts, which are totally ok!! its very freeing to say it out loud and then forgive yourself for it

[@KissMyBiscuits]

Yeah, that was real and I was impressed he kept it in.

[@squarepegroundearth]

Nates positive self talk while portaging the canoe is cracking me up, similar to hikers inner dialogue during a crappy part of trail

[@janewarren9546]

Kara, you are hearing loons on the lake.

[@jadedalidowicz1313]

I end up mumbling ‘just one more step’ which turns into many when in a rough patch while hiking.

[@ZombicidalMadMom81]

I don't think kara knows Sarah was quoting Yoda from Star Wars w/ the "Do or do not there is no try" and I love her for it lol this is such a great group, I'd give my right pinkie to have ppl of my own like this

[@oliverbush3877]

Is it just me who likes to come back and watch these videos? This looks so much fun

[@katherineleemckay8576]

My favorite part was, by far, the existential crisis Nate was having while carrying the canoe. That speech made me laugh, while also making me wonder about the points he made😂 love you guys, can’t wait for you to come to Michigan!!

[@anothercheryladventure9387]

Hubby no u would help me . Proud but I I yes u wood help me.

[@janellemarierose]

"I said I wasn't going to bro up." I lost it

[@frankiethefish73]

Someone needs to develop a better way to carry a canoe. I've felt this pain as well while portaging. The first few hundred feet are fine, and them the pain builds and builds as it feels like your entire upper torso skeleton is being crushed.

[@timcarrington5977]

Zen Nate is gone!!!!! 😂

[@TheProposal-zh8um]

Best Wedding Proposal! Thank you for watching! - kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3OVdomJqNRpeJo

[@eyeclammedu]

Kara you looked amazing without makeup, don’t ever let anyone make you feel inferior without your consent, you’re beautiful and one of a kind. 💜💜💜

[@BIGNICKELL1]

Many here agree with you wholeheartedly.

[@starrgamer13]

Yes!!! Also, love the Elinor Roosevelt quote! A classy lady and so is Kara!!!

[@amirahalexis8636]

Kara’s Laugh makes everything more funny than it already is 😂

[@zoedingo3778]

Kara I’m only eleven but your such an inspiration to all girls and woman believing in your self to carry that canoe and never giving up on doing all that stuff in the trip love u all and wish u a good year

[@omgitsjay-9767]

I really LOVE Sarah's energy! By day 3 her personality shined threw!

[@carminelekstutis1557]

Same

[@arditboss8507]

She was hot

[@rkrv7187]

@@arditboss8507 sexy tooo

[@crqsis1058]

@@rkrv7187 the fuck

[@grammardetective5385]

* through not threw

[@J3nnster]

As a native Minnesotan... my daughter and I laughed when you called the Loons... wolves. 🤣

[@pr8825]

Yes

[@amandatowner8720]

Haha! I’m sitting here tell hung at the TV…”it’s a loon. Coyotes and wolves don’t come out during the day.” Also, a Born and raised Minnesotan!

[@pr8825]

@@amandatowner8720 Facts

[@garonsutherland7912]

fr 😂

[@BethAllan]

As a Canadian I laughed over and over again. 🤣

[@70foolio]

Sleepy and speechless Kara never gets old. Just don’t ask questions until she gets her coffee.☕️

[@DD-hb9gr]

Love seeing the confessionals in these multi-day adventures - we see how you reflect on your days, struggles and successes alike 💜

[@sarahtripp1968]

"AnD NeITheR ArE mY SHoULDeRs !!!" "Oh i said i wouldnt bro up" "and neither are my shoulders" LOL i love you guys

[@thatidiot_morgan9038]

RIGHT WHEN I READ THIS IT HAPPEND OMG

[@beatrizmatos7487]

That was sooo funny

[@annettie]

Sarah killed it! She is so fun to watch and did a great job planning a really incredible trip!

[@llochen]

Absolutely! Having planned a BWCA trip she did pretty amazing for never having been there. A lot of us who live here get to have a “mentor” the first time we go! Great job you guys!!

[@kriss1292]

I loved watching this Boundry Waters trip. Being a Minnesotan, I felt your pain the first night when the mosquitos arrived like an army of invading vampires. I enjoyed both videos. You guys do an amazing job getting camera footage and then editing it all into a beautiful story. Thank you for all of your hard work.

[@lucied8684]

nate being so calm had me laughing so hard especially the animal references and when he said AND NEITHER ARE MY SHOULDERS and then remembered to not bro up

[@catherinew472]

i couldn’t help but giggle as they talked about the “wolves” knowing they are loons (minnesota’s state bird)

[@meghanmcphail830]

i was scrolling waiting for someone to say this ahah

[@vikingsvoyageurs6730]

@Dub Ya We have real wolves in MN that we've heard in the BWCA many times. Also have moose in Bdub.

[@loriejohnson8706]

When my daughter was little and while camping we would fall asleep listening to the cry of the loons and she was always concerned and wanted to know why they cried

[@Strict2426]

I have a house out on lake George in upstate New York and I love waking up really early in the morning and sitting on the dock watching the sunrise over the mountains and listening to the loons

[@melissarobinson9618]

Nate is so funny and inspiring "I'm a turtle"... "Who found out mushrooms are edible?" lol

[@carminelekstutis1557]

Lol

[@laurajahr355]

Fun fact the “wolves” are actually Loons! They are a kind of duck I believe. I’m from Minnesota and we see and hear them all the time😊

[@lindsey9094]

52:27 :))

[@delaneypotts1223]

They are also out state bird

[@amyzellmertbi]

I laughed out loud so hard when Kara said that about the wolves howling ... I'm like that's a BIRD

[@KaltrinaDemiri]

I don't think I would be able to carry a canoe as the girls did. Major props to them.

[@aaronshanekatz]

I love how they say it is howling coyotes haha, as a camper in Canada, those are Loons. my FAVOURITE sound in nature

[@cheridanviolet8638]

Same I laughed so hard. I forget Loons aren’t everyone lol 😆 yooper here 👋🏼

[@julieclarke3168]

☺ exactly what I was thinking. They were loons!!

[@sshine3817]

Yessss!!! Thankyou for this comment !! 🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@mircat28]

I don't even camp and I called them loons. I remember them from On Golden Pond.

[@gtmc]

Yeah, they come to a realization at the end of the video :)

[@salanicus]

Best long version edit ever!!! LOVE IT FROM START TO FINISH GUYS. Hat's off to you Kara. Every edit and music choice was perfect, feels like a movie😃 Sending Best Wishes and Blessings from your Gulf Coast friends:)

[@KaraandNate]

Thanks friends!!! ☀️

[@mallori6610]

I agree! Loved every minute of it which is surprising! I didn’t think I’d watch the entire hour but it kept my attention! Had they cut out anything else it wouldn’t be the same!!!

[@dylandavis4074]

Kara talking about not taking any photos or having cell service- "I feel like it's changed me." That comment right there is why I love taking people on their first multi-day backpacking trip or river trip. The realization people have with themselves when they are disconnected from everything else. Just seeing these people who are so displaced from themselves because of the world their surrounded by, somewhat find themselves, is the meaning of doing trips like this.

[@gingersnapp114]

It’s great that even though you aren’t travelling as you usually would, you still show us amazing places and challenges you take head on!

[@alexanderlord-flynn7507]

Sarah and Dusty are so amazing! Can’t wait to see your next adventure with them. They have such a great energy added to you both. Very lucky to have each other!!

[@DF-ug5mz]

It’s so bizarre when you trek over land borders. The fact that nature doesn’t notice nationalities and there’s just a small post where countries meet really puts into perspective how strongly the world is shaped by us humans.

[@TheAwkwardTourists]

The first time we crossed a border in Europe over land, where they have the Schengen agreement and the borders are relatively 'free', it was very strange crossing into another country without guards, lines, passports, etc. We hardly noticed except there was a sign haha

[@katiem6620]

I didn't even think about that until reading this comment, you're absolutely right.

[@Thomas-zk1eo]

Lol there planta

[@hazelpop8453]

Hi

[@rockstargirl333]

It totally looks like a reclining chair in the bloopers. I love to be able to watch Kara and Nate do these adventures and in this one especially it seemed so adventurous yet peaceful! Such an adventure to enjoy.

[@lovetorprasad]

This channel is the best because of exactly what Nate said, the balance between the luxury and the adventure challenges is exactly what keeps you fun to watch!! I love that Kara thought the loons were coyotes or wolves, so cute! And Nates zen mode lately has been amazing. Your hard work really shows!!!

[@JoelSaundersFingerstyle]

*loon calls* Kara: “there may or may not be a wolf on this island” Welcome to Canada! ❤️ 🇨🇦

[@vaughnabbey3054]

That’s one loony wolf!

[@SimsRus1998]

From Minnesota and I literally went to the comment section just to see if someone said something about Kara calling the loon a wolf 😆

[@jennahoran8647]

I’m dying 😂 Loons are also really common in the Adirondacks (upstate New York), and we’ve got a baby loon on our lake this year!

[@jlemonofficial]

@@SimsRus1998 ha, that's why I'm here too.

[@sabrespinner]

Kara, the “howling” are loons. Black and white swimming birds.

[@vaultlife7110]

They addressed this at the end of the video, so they are aware.

[@ania5038]

Yeah I was thinking that too but Kara got me confused lol

[@tinysealooter]

Lol I was definitely chuckling at this Kara thinking that loons were wolves!

[@yaboispongebob4724]

our good old state bird

[@stalesunday]

you look radiant without makeup. your beautiful sunny spirit shines through so brightly that i can't imagine anyone noticing anything else anyways.

[@juliahatter8734]

I come back to these videos so often. Love all the videos with Sarah and Dusty; Sarah is such a badass and I love her attitude!! Y’all are the best, thanks for being my go-to comfort KZbin channel 😊

[@lourdesgallegos7508]

Kara: “We don’t try, we do!” Women everywhere: Yeah, baby! You go!!

[@laurenhughes5158]

Sarah’s laugh is so amazing! Instantly brings a smile to my face

[@brookienordlund5513]

Yup

[@lauramoore8823]

I love seeing this! This is a perfect blend of rafting trip and backpacking! On a rafting trip, you have SO much stuff, sometimes we set up wall tents for 20, a full kitchen setup, water purification, an entire groover, etc. But with backpacking you have to be so cautious about how much everything weighs. So cool!

[@SrinathLahiru]

One of my favourite KZbin couples! Always bring me a good vibe, thanks kara and nate. Much love from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

[@AlyssaWard]

Not going to lie, I was bummed last week with no new video but an hour long video sure makes up for it! Thank you Kara & Nate! 🤗

[@TheAwkwardTourists]

Same! I feel like it was especially hard to wait considering this is a part 2 haha!

[@mylittlesuperhero581]

Same i was so bummed but this totally makes up for last week🤣😍

[@DonnaMD]

I have just broken up with my boyfriend and can’t stop crying. When I watch these videos, the pain stops for the time being. 🥰

[@matthewmiller4691]

i hope everything gets better for you

[@brodyca1898]

For me it’s the opposite but it’s so entertaining

[@kimnoakes9958]

Loved this so much! Great job everybody! Kara didn’t even notice you didn’t have makeup on! It just goes to show that we never see ourselves the same as others! You are beautiful inside and out and coming from a 50 year old women don’t worry about the small stuff. Moments like this trip are everything in the long run!

[@rebeccapearce311]

Sara, your mental fortitude got you through it and it was amazing to see and you totally inspired Kara. I'll keep remembering your (and Yoda's) words "There is not try, there is only do" - amazing!

[@jessicaflamond6440]

I knew it was loon's as soon as I heard it. Kara is like "it's definitely wolves" and I'm thinking, what am I not hearing ?😂 love you guys!!

[@benhavens9682]

Yeah, she doesn't know anything and it's kinda annoying

[@jessicaflamond6440]

@@benhavens9682 They all thought it was wolves. lol why are you even here if you think she is so annoying?

[@benhavens9682]

@@jessicaflamond6440 I like the guy, I think he is fine. This is really the first time checking out their channel with the boundary waters series and it just seems like she just doesn't have common sense with some things. Not trying to be necessarily rude but it's just not the personality type I would enjoy watching. It's fine though, there's plenty of other good channels out there.

[@jessicaflamond6440]

@@benhavens9682 knowing animal sounds isn't common sense. Maybe look at their other videos before judging both Kara and Nate based on 2 videos.

[@CrazyStranger11]

@@benhavens9682 I'm inclined to agree with you. I've come across some of their other videos in the past, but thought I'd check this one out having just come back from the boundary waters myself. I wouldn't like to run into them there.

[@amber-jadelong8474]

The fact that Nate corrected himself about caring for Kara instead of the electronics/equipment, I refuse to settle for anything less when looking for a man in future! 🤍 But I will also say, there’s nothing wrong with worrying about the electronics hitting the water! I would be thinking the same thing

[@ahmedkamalhasin2070]

Of course. Without those, we wouldn't have been able to enjoy this beautiful video. Also, that's part of their livelihood.

[@dennisenicole5805]

Sara's positivity!! I can't get enough 🥰

[@larrymarty2192]

Thank you guys for sharing this adventure. So proud of the four of you making this journey with none of you having done it before! Bravo! Having been visiting the BWCAW for 39 years and only having a few pictures from various cameras and short video clips to document the adventures over the years having your amazing, well shot and edited production brings smiles and great memories of my trips flooding back. You were clearly fortunate to have amazing weather for your trip which can greatly change a vacation into a real wilderness survival trip in a heart beat. It was great to see the waterfall at Rose Lake portage. Imagine that portage without the wooden steps! Sadly you missed the vistas overlooking Rose lake in either direction from the waterfall which would be the closest thing to a drone shot. As I have gotten older more of our trips are now more of a base camp version where we often spend a long hard first day getting to our camp location and then doing day trips of hikes, canoeing and fishing rather than moving every day. As you now know an investment in a great sleeping pad is gold and so glad to hear you enjoyed the time being disconnected. I love that sense and it’s how I recharge my own batteries. Plus having the phone spring back to life with messages and emails is the point when it hits me that my current adventure is over. I have shared these links with many of my fellow travelers and family. Thanks again. Love your work. Keep em coming!

[@degunver7672]

Looking forward to more Sarah adventures! She did a great job planning, organizing, and was a total STAR 🌟 on this trip.

[@aleta5873]

Loved Sarah cracking up at her charred on the bottom meal(s) even though she'd been "hangry". (Wish her hubby would cut his funky hair though, he'd look more handsome).

[@TheeJavv]

As much as I love watching you two travel alone, I love the vibe Dusty and Sarah bring. I can't wait to see the adventures to come! Also I would love you guys collab with Eamon & Bec!

[@southpawdj]

Yes absolutely! They both seemed so camera ready, They'll fit in anytime.

[@TheeJavv]

@@southpawdj I also loved how pure and honest they were. Lol

[@rfolsom70]

You captured the BWCA perfectly. Sarah did a great job planning and adding commentary.

[@leestaniszewski7236]

Taking that moment to be Kind by saying you guys are so fun and entertaining. I am a 61 year old who physically could not do 90% of what you do so I am living vicariously through you guys. The beer at the end looked so good and was well deserved.

[@erikanderson1668]

Kara - “Now I just need some noods!” Nate - “Nudes???” Kara - “Noodles!” Nate - “Oh.”

[@TheAwkwardTourists]

😂 obviously noodles, duh! haha

[@danieldesmond3422]

I know. That was so funny

[@ClaireandMichael]

That was great!

[@chasetonga]

Then is Nate’s disappointing sounding reply. “Oh.”

[@themermaid2799]

So funny 🤣

[@njimenez124]

Can’t stop laughing when Nate was at the bro part and then going back to zen 🤣🤣🤣

[@robynenthaler3055]

Kara, you bring so much energy, pure grit and personality to everything you guys do. I've never even noticed makeup and hair.

[@MsLiz2208]

I loved following you on that journey. It reminded me of me and my husband kayaking between the islands in Sweden. We went off grid for 5 days and it was so amazing. Didn’t look at my phone once. Our day and mind was just so filled with everything kayaking and camping. One of the best experiences of my life

[@rissarooni]

omg nate reflecting on his split decision to care about Kara or the electronics bag🥺 love yall❤️

[@tinalouisehenderson8545]

I couldn't stop giggling at Kara when she heard the "wolves". Having grown up in Canada, the sound of Loons is representative of being in wilderness. So proud of the women for carrying those canoes!!! The biting bugs were more than likely deer or horse flies (both SUCK). Nate, your recognition of what happened with the electronics shows how self aware you really are and why the two of you are such a wonderful couple. So happy to see the Snickers come out at the end!!! Well done all four of you!!!

[@DeeHermanson]

Haha same

[@richardtruesdell8289]

I have never had SO MUCH FUN watching you two couples on your journey, I will be hooked on these adventures from now on. I think I've had as much fun as y'all did, thank you from Adkins Texas

[@yingyingbai]

wow the relationship between Kara and nate is so beautiful !

[@KaraandNate]

sooo did you type this comment before or after we yelled at each other during my portage? 😂

[@yingyingbai]

@@KaraandNate haha! maybe things arent true in camera right?!

[@rachelpouvave2705]

It’s only 5 minutes in and, I’m laughing so hard. I love K & N. My Sunday is now made. These two are couples goals along with Dusty & Sarah. ♥️

[@Ok-lu8gx]

ok

[@TheAwkwardTourists]

It's such a great way to start off a Sunday morning!

[@katiem6620]

Eamon and bec too! Love them all

[@rachelpouvave2705]

@@katiem6620, Yess, I love them too!!

[@katiem6620]

@@rachelpouvave2705 they're all couple and life goals 🙂❤️

[@Sweet3Jane]

I portaged an aluminum canoe in the Boundary Waters as a teenager in 1983... i also made the fire & cooked every night and taught my group to wrap that thin bag-hoisting cord around a stick for a handle

[@lesleymaciel2100]

Kara, what attracted me the most about your channel is your “Down to Earthiness”. It’s important to be true to yourself, thanks for showing us the raw uncut reality moments too (no makeup). You’re human and you’re a true inspiration and definitely a woman of virtue. Grateful for the quality content. Nate you never fail to make me laugh!

[@Lyssawilcox]

Nate talking to himself during the longest portage had me cracking up. It’s exactly what I do when I’m trying to push through something. Just talk and talk and talk to myself until I make it through 😂

[@sizakelembekushe2968]

I also do this. Talk to myself to distract myself. I sometimes also sing.

[@llochen]

I loved these videos and totally applaud you all for taking on this trip. As a Minnesotan who loves the North Country and the Boundary Waters it was so fun to hear you all saying out loud the many thought that have gone through my head while portaging a canoe or carrying a pack 300 rods! It’s a pretty amazing experience and I’m glad you were able to do it! Cheers to you!

[@richg4051]

Kara talking about being outside for 3 days and loving it, Just imaging a few hundred years ago people lived their whole lives outside all over America. I often think about how life was lived at different times and places it is quite amazing what the human has been through.

[@arleightrainor5051]

I find it so sweet he makes and brings her coffee each morning.

[@83xr100]

yea that would be the best every morning

[@daphnegarcia2322]

“I said I wasn’t going to bro up” 😂😂😂 I love how you guys are with each other

[@JohndaCantrell]

My most favorite video yet! Being unplugged is the greatest thing! You got the footage to make an awesome video without being distracted by being preoccupied by technology and truly immersed yourself in the beauty surrounding you. You guys are such a dynamic and fun team together, can’t wait for the next adventure! Girl, your beautiful without the makeup, don’t listen to trolls! You girls rocked that portage! I love that spirit!

[@vivianlawrence778]

Kara, your editing skills are STELLAR! I know it takes a lot of work, but how you keep track of all the vids to insert clips boggles my mind. You're awesome 💞

[@meghanjane]

"oh my gosh, he smelled our charcuterie" absolutely killed me. great editing - so funny

[@novenebainter6866]

I can’t lie the girls had me laughing so hard when they first put on the canoe. Girl power is a thing. Thanks for sharing your journey.

[@mcgillicuddy4008]

I have been thoroughly enjoying your sharing of your Boundary Waters Expedition! The private confessionals are a good addition. Thank you....Happy Trails for whatever comes next for y'all!

[@jonnelsonmn63]

Thank you so much for going to the Boundary Waters. That is truly a Minnesota experience. Having lived in Minnesota my whole life, but I have traveled all over the world, there is no place like the Boundary Waters! You all did a fantastic job.

[@collinhawkins4857]

Same. I've lived abroad twice and traveled through three dozen countries, but the BWCA is one of my favorite places on Earth (Duluth too)

[@jessietwee]

I've been going mostly without makeup for about 2 years now and I've finally started to appreciate my natural face. So when I do wear it, I just accentuate the positive! Loved seeing your natural beauty too Kara! You all are wonderful folks!

[@josephinebustos8074]

I haven’t used makeup since March of 2020. My face and skin thanks me.

[@tinamarie2121]

I used to be the kind of person who wore makeup every time I stepped out of the house - from the time I was in 9th grade I've worn makeup almost every day. Until a few years ago, that is. I've got psoriatic arthritis and peripheral neuropathy and some days chronic pain just over takes the desire to put on makeup. If I do bother, it's eyeliner and mascara--because I'm a redhead and those eyelashes are almost invisible 🤣

[@chaotictattoo]

My girlfriend doesn’t and has never worn make up and I never once wanted her too. Because she looks great without any of that crap The natural women is a great thing.

[@tinamarie2121]

@@chaotictattoo 🥰 you are an awesome guy! My husband tells me all the time that I look great without makeup - and it seriously is HARD to get out of the mind-set that you need to wear it when you have worn it every day for so many years (especially when you live in the South...I swear that makeup is almost a "religion" for us women down here. I grew up in the 80s/90s and that equalled big hair and makeup. I've never been one to wear a ton of makeup, but I rarely went bare faced unless I was sunburned- which was accidental! I'm a fair skinned redhead and live under umbrellas and sunblock!) I even remember once in either high school or my freshman year of college, I was sick and went to the drug store to get meds...I PUT ON MAKEUP TO GO. Dude. No way I'd even bother now.

[@jessietwee]

There is absolutely nothing wrong with wearing whatever makeup you want, but I am enjoying the freedom of going without regularly for the first time since I was 14. It can be hard, but I hope everyone gets to feel this way.

[@bsquared3380]

Hahaha as someone from “the north” (MI) it’s hilarious witnessing people experience Loons for the first time. Hahaha wolfs/coyotes.. love these two episodes!! Keep it up

[@kevo5903]

My first reaction when I went to Maine

[@allysonporter1492]

😂😂😂 I couldn’t help but laugh every time she referred to the loons as wolves!! I grew up in Minnesota and just kept trying to tell her thru the screen “those are loons!!” Glad I wasn’t the only one who noticed this!

[@rairisonfire]

SO glad someone else made this comment. I couldn’t believe she thought these beautiful loon calls were wolves 😂

[@TheMrsburnsy]

As a kid I thought loons were coyotes/wolf like creatures and was so embarrassed when I realized they were birds lol

[@mocat1]

@@allysonporter1492 I’m from Ontario, and spent many summers in Kilarney and Algonquin. I was trying to do the same. 😂

[@danekaking4398]

the fact i have watched basically every single video, makes me realize how much i really do love u guys

[@irishclaire996]

Nates podcasts about extreme adventures and positive thinking have really made an impact 👍

[@jurriaanvanderlinden3605]

Just loved every second of it. We need more "hour" episodes of your adventures. Thanks guys and what a great vid again🙏🏻💜

[@bigcity2085]

I don't think I've ever laughed out loud so hard at a you tube video , when the girls loaded the canoes for portage. And they did it ! Awesome ladies.

[@flynn1a]

I’m always so impressed by how emotionally mature y’all are and how supportive of each other you are. You’re inspiring.