This is our hygiene system while backpacking.

Details on hygiene in these videos:
Pooping: • Pooping in the Wildern...
Periods: • Periods while backpacking
Peeing: vm.tiktok.com/ZMNvyWT94/
Music by @tellyourstorymusicbyikson

[@latrishaburton9034]

The way she said "me neither" was golden! 😂 y'all are hilarious and I love it!

[@kailcancook3910]

No, it was nasty.

[@AvaTheAshley]

They’re rad people! Always make my day. I’m so glad others appreciate them too. 😀

[@Zo-fh2iq]

@@kailcancook3910 not shaving isn’t “nasty”

[@ROxley]

@@kailcancook3910 how is it “nasty?” People grow hair!

[@juniper3526]

@@kailcancook3910 nope its natural and completely normal. If it wasnt it wouldnt grow

[@addison105]

the fact that i just went through their channel and didn’t realize they’re wearing the same outfit til now😭😭

[@Drea8015]

bro same here like how did I not notice ???

[@yes-uy2em]

just in this video we can see her wearing three different outfits

[@cherrymarriedindiscord1404]

We are conditioned to not care by cartoons 😂😂😂😂😂

[@jimbojones5083]

I wonder what that tent smells like probably feet and ahh cheese they spend all day walking too 💀

[@dubious6718]

I wear the same outer clothes year long.. I don't see the problem.

[@chany6336]

I would get pneumonia and an uti on the 2nd day. This is amazing

[@rosiemarshall204]

😂

[@livelongandprospermary8796]

Yeah fr if I don’t have clean dry undies (as in if i sweat a bunch I need to put on a new pair), I will get a UTI, infection, just misery.

[@allie.k.anderson]

Lmaoooo 😂😂😂

[@autismworldtravel]

I don’t wear underwear unless I’m menstruating but my periods are absolutely miserable. I’d definitely need a break during that phase! I’d also carry a bar of soap 😂 I bet the shower feels amazing when they grab one though.

[@luccamartin8197]

So would I. I probably would also catch a bad cold and a would get a bad reaction to mosquito bites.

[@yelsewt5]

People don’t realize that you can chase money your whole life but never experience what these two have seen. I wish I could go back and work in the Tetons 😢

[@apollofateh324]

Don't they offer seasonal positions? I knew an older gentleman in his 70's that worked in state parks, he would do the seasonal jobs and then work at a cafe when it was off season. He tried to get me in on it, but I'm not as much of a fan of the outdoors 😅

[@danielfenton9742]

ya bro we dont want to experience this stank ass way of life lmfaoo

[@ainsleylovesponies]

Almost all of the rangers I see at national parks are older folks. Spending time in the wilderness is great no matter what age

[@LL-wu5ui]

But many people dont want to experience what these two have. It's like everyone forgets that.

[@ronnie0573]

Why can't you?

[@bigmoose204]

I really respect your transparency on how a hike really goes over time. Love you guys

[@angelbennett3891]

They are SO informative and just darned LIKEABLE!!!!!!!

[@-desertpackrat]

Really, no one talks about this stuff. The most I've seen so far is "duh cut your toothbrush in half to save weight" (even though you can buy a mini toothbrush kit for vacations). But no one wants to talk about anything "too gross" even though beginners need that information before they go out there confused.

[@rogueuniversities6866]

@@-desertpackrat Yeah but it's gross to use hand sanitiser after a number 2 - it's not a substitute for soap and water, it isn't meant to be used after dealing with bodily fluids.

[@_.-._.-.]

​@@rogueuniversities6866there isn't a better option that doesn't severely hurt the environment.

[@bp-lw9hm]

Indeed, hand sanitizer helps in a pinch but does not replace washing with soap and water.

[@thatsthat2612]

I get that hygiene becomes quite primitive when out in the wild but I'd be so uncomfortable using sunscreen and not being able to wash it off, I hate the feel of it lol

[@willek1335]

I can only speak for myself in such situations, but I'd generally use a small dedicated towel rinsed and sutured with water, and remove it.

[@thatsthat2612]

@@willek1335 does it work?

[@willek1335]

@@thatsthat2612 Oh yeah. Additionally: In those times of the year where I have to use sunscreen here in Norway, it's also warm enough to swim and clean myself in the numerous rivers and lakes. There's no restrictions on access here, except if the lake is used for drinking water. That's off course a regional thing, and not possible everywhere, but I'm sure the hikers in your area have ways to work around the dirt and sun screen issue. You're not alone in your concern.

[@thatsthat2612]

@@willek1335 we have restrictions in England but half the time it's too cold to bother with sun cream lol. I have a friend from Norway but he doesn't camp, the only time he's been camping is with us in England and he spent the entire 3 days sitting on my chair, eating chicken and proclaiming to the entire campsite that he is "a true viking"

[@willek1335]

@@thatsthat2612 Ha ha.😂I know what Tywin Lannister would say about that.

[@ebrennie]

Ahh. Now this is the life. I loved living outside for months on end. Best. Feeling. Ever. So free. My favorite is how quickly the social norms go out the window. You realize how pointless they are. You tap into your more primal self. It is the best. I lived this way before cell phones were normal in every hand. Even the mail couldn’t reach me, and I remember absolutely loving that. Have fun!

[@farnell74]

Besides, no one actually cares anyway, what others are doing 😊

[@Elle_C.]

I totally feel the same, although I didn't have (take) the chance yet to do it for longer than a couple of weeks.

[@ebrennie]

@@lazeyrz3805 My backcountry experiences were all 100% free because I was working as a scientist, and the trips were funded by research grants, minus the tent, backpack, sleeping pad and bag, field clothes, hiking boots, etc, which cost about $2000 to initially procure back in 2001. my first tent was a pretty crappy one that I bought at Walmart, but it worked for what I needed it to do.

[@jzamo1990]

And yes skin cancer and looking 20 years older is sure living the life!

[@BE-bs8oe]

​@@jzamo1990what nonsense, she's putting on sunscreencream. They're not stupid.

[@andrewi2052]

So interesting! But it's a mistake not to bring a towel, that's the most essential part! A towel is just about the most massively useful thing an hiker can carry. Partly because it has great practical value. You can wrap it around you for warmth as you bound across the cold moons of Jaglan Beta; you can lie on it on the brilliant marble-sanded beaches of Santraginus V, inhaling the heady sea vapours; you can sleep under it beneath the stars which shine so redly on the desert world of Kakrafoon; use it to sail a miniraft down the slow heavy River Moth; wet it for use in hand-to-hand combat; wrap it around your head to ward off noxious fumes or avoid the gaze of the Ravenous Bear; you can wave your towel in emergencies as a distress signal, and of course you can dry yourself off with it if it still seems to be clean enough.

[@adakru5300]

👌

[@Gliouxmie]

It sounds like a towel has about 42 uses 🙂

[@stephe1506]

*-Ravenous Bear- Ravenous Bugblatter Beast of Traal 😂

[@putthatjellyinmybelly9698]

Him: "It’s been a week since I showered" Her: "Me neither" Me a depressed person: "Me neither"

[@karley3679]

I feel that in my soul!

[@dibsdibs3495]

Those days when trying to shower is your biggest goal of the day are so relatable

[@sashacardenas377]

Praying for you. Seriously! That was me last year! Wanted to just be gone. God’s redeeming EVERYTHING! The Lord Bless you And Keep you Make His Face Shine Upon you And Be Gracious To you The Lord Turn His Face Toward you And Give you PEACE AMEN! Numbers 24-26

[@user-fy9xl9eu8c]

only a week? rookie numbers gotta love depression. (also 🤡 to people who say religion cures this shit)

[@dibsdibs3495]

@@user-fy9xl9eu8c it doesn’t cure anything but it like many structures helps bring routine and order back into your life which can benefit depression greatly. I’m not saying it’s the only way but you’re just blatantly denying reality when you say that it hasn’t helped anyone. I’ve got an atheist relative who’s also a psychologist and even she acknowledges that it works for a lot of people to help with their depression or addiction

[@Goot253]

As a dental hygienist, I'm glad you understand the importance of brushing your teeth daily. I agree you can skip showers, but never your oral health. Looks like y'all are living the good life!

[@trossk]

As a dental hygienist, how come dental insurance is so bad and even with insurance, so much out of pocket

[@KurtGodel-po3zl]

​@@trossk you ought to ask the dental insurers for the answer

[@iamreborn3463]

As a non dental hygienist.. just stop

[@LALopezWei]

I sure hope they're flossing too though!

[@E3B2SLIFE]

❤️‍🔥

[@justlilly7653]

I could not physically handle the feeling of exercising with no deodorant. Props to them!

[@ladyauri]

Usually it's just them for whom they should use deodorant for

[@angelikaskoroszyn8495]

I can say that from my limited experience - you get used to it. As long as there's no one who would judge you (because they're also stinky) you don't feel the same pressure

[@justlilly7653]

@@angelikaskoroszyn8495 I get physically sick when I feel sweaty and dirty so this would definitely be a difficult thing to get used to.

[@susiestara0387]

They must make some sort of a fragrance free deodorant that wouldn’t attract bears.

[@J0HND0333]

me sitting at home doing the same routine 😂😂😂

[@jamiehamilton6887]

do you go outside when it rains to shower?

[@J0HND0333]

@@jamiehamilton6887 how did you know 😮

[@57whyme]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@embeetoast2211]

It’s not the life for me but it’s fascinating to see. Also in a zombie apocalypse they would probably out survive us all.

[@pauladams6100]

They would last a while.. but eventually you want protein.. and that’s where the back country hunter would outlast. Same gear setup has hikers, with the ability to kill, butcher, and pack out the meat.

[@arizonarangershat3831]

They’d definitely adapt better than most, but the people who know how to hunt and fish would do best.

[@Greendoja4_20]

Assuming the prey is not also a zombie and then you turn into one yourself. Catch 22.

[@simp4anything2d]

nah bro they eat 3000 calories or smth a day, honestly there r pros n cons to every person so well just have to see 😭

[@patolek1990]

Why? because they smell like zombies?

[@droppedbyhiro]

“We don’t carry deodorant or soap” -Middle school boys

[@E3B2SLIFE]

❤️‍🔥

[@jsweevil]

They don't carry copious amounts of AXE though.

[@brooketaylor808]

I can't imagine not brushing my hair for a month. I have curly hair and if I don't brush it for 2 days it gets 10000 knots. I admire them so much and hope one day I can't meet someone to do this with ❤

[@je.suis.eva.]

You can braid your hair.

[@parsnip1]

Me too. I would just cut it short in that situation. I’d look like a lion but at least it wouldn’t be long and tangled.

[@formgeben]

Besides, why wouldn't she brush her hair? I don't get it

[@wateryourcermet]

@@formgebenliterally what I came to the comment section to ask. I don’t see what brushing your hair has to do with any of the other things they’re talking about. You don’t need running water to brush your hair. So confused. Because I didn’t know it’s different for straight haired people (?!?!?!) but if I (as a curly girl) don’t brush my hair, it’ll be so knotted it’s painful.

[@charlottevanlangevelde1114]

@@formgeben They travel extremely light, I mean they only have one spork to share.. So I assume she thinks a hairbrush is just extra weight. But she has straight hair, for me it wouldn’t be an option either, besides there are small lightweight brushes.

[@samajama2620]

I’m glad you mentioned periods because that’s a big one for woman! Thank you 🙂

[@quinndawsonosgood5261]

When my wife and I spent a few weeks on the CDT we'd send a luxury box with town cloths, shampoo, shaving supplies ect, from town to town. Worked amazing. Love you guy's content and living vicariously through your adventures. Peace, strength, love and many many blessings 🌈

[@daranadine7711]

This is a great idea!

[@quinndawsonosgood5261]

@@daranadine7711 works so well.

[@chenanigans]

Whats the CDT is this similar to the PCT?

[@quinndawsonosgood5261]

@@chenanigans yes, it's the Continental Divide Trail.

[@mamavswild]

How do you send it from town to town? Do you just send it to the post office and they hold it for you?

[@boethia7367]

They're real life anime characters living in only 1 outfit.

[@samanthabrittain8680]

My acne prone skin would be off the charts if I did this.

[@samanthabrittain8680]

@@lovejubileee I have clear skin now but I am still very acne prone. Also I can't use things like essential oils or my face will break out for sure. I have sensitive skin as well. Thank you though.

[@briciolaa]

no one would be there to judge u for it out in the wilderness anyway XD

[@samanthabrittain8680]

@@briciolaa aww, that's very sweet of you to say. But for me it's very painful acne and it leaves scarring.

[@briciolaa]

@@samanthabrittain8680 aw snap im sorry to hear that!! i hope you wont have to struggle with it so much in the future

[@samanthabrittain8680]

@@briciolaa thank you! It's getting better.

[@supplyequalsdemand2739]

Thank you for posting this. These were the questions I was curious about.

[@cd2844]

as a dentist I applaud your commitment to the cavity free lifestyle ❤️

[@ShawnaCosmica]

I love that you guys are so comfortable with eachother. Lots of people would be at eachothers throats over body odor and hair etc.. I love not having to shave my legs all the time and having no one telling me I have to

[@pickles4742]

no one should ever be telling you how to handle your body hair. If they do, they need to be removed from your life.

[@chimkinNuggz]

Yeah but if you dont shave out in the wilderness, people will mistake you for bigfoot

[@aloeleaf]

@@chimkinNuggz say that to all the men who never shave

[@divyasasidharan2960]

What? 😳 who's telling ya that? Especially when u r out in the wild theres plenty air to not in each other's odor that much plus ur partner is stinking themsleves

[@koi.in.pond3149]

It's probably not all rosey all couples have problems.

[@tieganbrunton9163]

Didn’t think about scented toiletries attracting wildlife, even sun cream etc such good info to know!

[@stephe1506]

A lot of products (especially scented ones) also are laden with extra chemicals that you'll be washing into waterways which can be ingested by or harm local fish, frogs and other aquatic life. Frogs in particular have sensitive skin and not enough people think about the impact of going into water with makeup, sunscreen, deodorant/perfume spray and everything else on their skin when they go to waterholes and creeks to swim

[@Xhadp]

The wearing rain clothes while Norma clothes are getting laundered is one of the most clever tricks I’ve seen for through hiking

[@andie9244]

I get so happy when I see you've posted 😃

[@lillian9704]

Same

[@justinhamilton8647]

Me too😁

[@brittanygarcia9641]

sameee hehe

[@mbalintobela4060]

Me too!

[@krizza7597]

That conversation in the beginning was 😂

[@user-ez4mc9ql2w]

I have so much respect for these hikers. I could never. They are probably so healthy their BO is fragrant.

[@Kelly_Ben]

"Fragrant!" 😂 I live near the AT, so thru hikers are always walking down the highway, headed into town after a week on the trail. They're the only hitchhikers I'll still pick up. (No lectures, please, folks. ) But yes, the windows are DOWN!! 😅

[@temioluseun1085]

I don’t understand these people, but they have created a life that works for them and I respect it. I hope to have my dream life like theirs too.

[@boredom65]

I haven't brushed my hair in- Me: BRING A BRUSH

[@sophiaguzman4757]

A hairbrush with a tiny pocket knife hidden in the handle for ~⭐versatility⭐~

[@mikhailwalrond1139]

@@sophiaguzman4757 😂😂😂😂 with a bottle opener and a screwdriver attachment for extra versatility

[@sophiaguzman4757]

@@mikhailwalrond1139 Now we're really using our brains 😂

[@mikhailwalrond1139]

@@sophiaguzman4757 🤣 tell me about it mate

[@colleenshaw1607]

Me with 2 ft long hair.... I put it in a braid and it stays good for almost a week when I'm ready to wash it again. But I'm not very active either. It's fine

[@ottersimms7672]

I bet those showers feel AWESOME! Does the build up of sunscreen make y’all itchy? I might just be super sensitive but it always makes me itch lol

[@tbusch63]

Try different brands they are not all the same.

[@-desertpackrat]

Hey, this one is a bit expensive but I use this Hawaiian Tropic "Silk Hydration Weightless Face" sunscreen. It's a 50 mL (1.7 fl oz) container for about $11, I grabbed two for like $5 because my Fry's had them on the clearance shelf and that was a steal. This stuff is freaking amazing, it's for the face but sometimes I use that on my arms too, because it's sooo light, it's not all oily and nasty, and sticky. And it smells nice, it has a coco butter smell but I've never had it attract bugs or animals to me like other fruity smells (I even use plain chapstick instead of flavored), but the smell is nice to me and not like the chemical smell on other sunscreens. And it doesn't make my skin itch, I have atopic dermatitis/eczema and I'm really sensitive to products but it's great for me. And sometimes because that stuff is so pricey, I only use it on my face, ears, neck, and then I use the Coppertone Sport spray-on on my arms, it's still a bit irritating though, the Hawaiian Tropics is the nicest stuff I've ever put on my skin.

[@angelamatthews793]

I find that with enough sunscreen and dirt it just rubs off in rolls so it never really builds up.

[@alaskawashington]

plus they still rinse off in streams throughout the week so I’m sure that helps too!

[@80sGamerLady]

Mineral sunscreen is the best. It fades off with water after a bit.

[@j.suaste1483]

I love your Atra hiking shoes!

[@clairekeiser2076]

It made me so happy to see Renee snacking while using her pack as a backrest. That’s gotta be one of my favorite feelings in the world!

[@acidfairy420]

Thank you for addressing how you deal with your period! I was hoping you'd touch on that at some point but I'm happy you did. It's always nice to see people open enough to acknowledge the things that not everyone is comfortable talking about.

[@apollofateh324]

Also! Period underwear is a thing, if you don't like menstrual cups. You do need to wash them everyday, so you need a few pairs, but it works if you don't like the cups.

[@briciolaa]

she didnt say anything other than she uses a cup...like, only one? how often does she wash it, etc. T^T they literlly only said one line D:

[@LadyAyleene]

​@@briciolaausually it is enough to just empty the cup or rinse it quickly. When my period is over I sterilize it by putting it into boiling water, let it dry and then put it in a small box until the next menstruation. In a comment section I one read that there are women who pee on it to clean it as pee is sterile, but that's not really for me. So I think getting the cup empty/clean is probably easier in the wild than in a restroom setting where the sink is outside of the cabin.

[@katied4658]

You can use sterilizing tablets to sanitize it but really only necessary before and after a period. She could get away with dumping the blood out and lightly rinsing in between. There is attachments for a water bottle to act as a bidet and works for cleaning the cup too. Probably the best option for in the wilderness.

[@briciolaa]

@@LadyAyleene thank you guys for giving more details!! i never used the cup so i just didnt want to guess XD

[@blueblazestar]

Man, I use my shower/cleaning time to help reset my mental health. This looks so much fun, but not being able to shower and shave might kill me

[@charlottevanlangevelde1114]

If you’re not in the hassle of everyday with work and stress, but spend your days in nature not have a care in the work I can imagine in general one doesn’t need to reset.

[@milo4707]

​@@charlottevanlangevelde1114 Not how mental health works for everyone. People can be depressed and need resetting even if out and about in nature.

[@noemitellez3098]

@@milo4707walking your dog in the suburbs once a day does not count as out in nature

[@Servant_of_Yeshua96]

Um so I struggled with that too, and I promise this is true and not some religious stuff I heard. I read the Bible and prayed to the Lord and He healed me and the psalms helped me a lot. So maybe try reading the Bible? It actually brings you peace in a way nothing else can, because the Lord is the giver of peace. So Jesus is our peace if we let Him be, and I highly recommend reading His word, it resets your mental health in a better way, you will not be the same after reading His word, it's impossible unless you truly don't think on the words and let them take you on a ride. If you turn to Jesus and let Him guide you in the Word of God(because only He can teach you His word), I promise you'll be more than mentally healthy. We all need Him and He is amazing. Just some advice. Love you, be safe if you do travel. Shalom.

[@samaraluv]

You won't be suffering you'll be out in the most peaceful scenario

[@theglobalistchannel1471]

Try Zote soap. It's multipurpose, cheap, and you can find many uses for it in the wild. Like a repellant, has citronella. Just quite big but it's light.

[@caitlynlawrence8502]

I would look into lume unscented stuff. Like the acidic wash. It's pretty good at cleaning without being scented and without being "soap". The wipes come in a small pack and would be great for longer runs between towns. You could probably add water to it and keep using it until it's too gross. Then toss the couple wipes you used when you get to town. They do a great job on the hygienic areas like pits, tits and groin. Or to get off buildup of sunscreen.

[@qwave1322]

Your life is like my depression but only happy.

[@Throatzillaaa]

This is too real.

[@drtmvoss]

This gray haired old lady is reminiscing her own adventures while watching you. So happy to see young folks taking on such adventures.

[@blue5had0w]

You sound like an NPC in a Pokemon game and I love it lol

[@avril.227]

You can still do it! 🎉 Go for it! 🎉

[@NotimetoVero]

These guys would survive a zombie apocalypse and probably not even know one was happening for the first few weeks

[@No_675]

My sensitive skin could never

[@Linds-pp3lz]

My sensitive nose could never

[@brandonborges999]

You guys have inspired me to want to start hiking and getting out into nature more

[@EthanDurant]

🙏🏻🙏🏻 good stuff homie. Happy trails

[@silby77]

Do it...it's incredible! Although I have never done a backpacking trip, I love to hike, canoe, and camp and there is nothing like it!

[@larryn8]

Well.. start today!

[@johnehrhardt02]

Carry a small travel spray deodorant for when going into towns without the intention of using a shower. People are much happier to help someone that doesn't smell awful, it's very common in long distance cycling.

[@joel.ha.]

Id rather offend someone's nose for two minutes than attract a bears nose. No matter how small it is or how "unscented" it claims to be, the bear will smell it if he's around.

[@johnehrhardt02]

@@joel.ha. the bear will smell you regardless of whether you're wearing any form of deodorant or scented soap. It sounds more like an excuse to not use it if anything.

[@user-dt5qk8uq7d]

You guys are a bit dorky but I love what you do. Whenever I can here I get out on the long distance trails. Last was Hadrians wall. Always wanted to do the Appalachian and Pacific crest trail. God bless.

[@riyagupta9065]

You guys make me really happy when ever I feel depress i watch videos of you guys makes my heart light

[@MrPJMav8406]

I really enjoy when you guys answer questions that I didn't know I had. Thank you for letting me know what I did not know I did not know

[@d0omslug]

Great reply 😄

[@Coffeebean1985]

Lady, if I, as a woman, don't remove my facial hair for two months I'll look like your husband.😂

[@mollyanderson9111]

😂😂 I'd be bringing tweezers

[@evelinke]

That's so comforting to hear from another woman 😭same

[@bingbong9162]

Not to be a hater or anything but as a girl or woman you can’t possibly grow enough facial hair to look like a dude with a beard. And before you argue, woman don’t have the same facial hair hormones as males which doesn’t allow them to grow it out to far. 😊

[@RainbowMama143]

I didn’t shave or pluck one November to participate in No-shave-ember. It was empowering to go around with my mini beard! Why do we, as a society, not accept women for who they are, body hair and all? I’m not fully there yet for myself, so the hairs were all plucked at the end of the month.

[@alisonwilson632]

​@@RainbowMama143 the second year of movement a girl friend and I grew me my movie and her her armpit hairs and we raised funds it was awesome fun and lots of people donated to the cause ❤️

[@tonieicher5825]

Taking water from the stream in a cup or bucket is a better way to wash clothes since people get water to drink from the steam. A little hack I picked up from the AT

[@desireemccurdy3001]

What a great thing to experience in life!

[@thesecrethiker7454]

I hike with my girlfriend in the UK around Snowdonia and Scotland, you are welcome to join us 👌 we are hiking into Portugal next year. But we do carry a towel 😊

[@KatharineOsborne]

Now there’s a hoopy frood.

[@thesecrethiker7454]

@@KatharineOsborne I'm not sure what that means but sure 😄😂🤷🏼

[@NaS94612]

Y’all are naturally good looking people! I camped in Kentucky for a week, was able to shower once… we brought body cleansing wipes though because we had our car and were able to collect trash/recyclables and properly dispose of them. But I still looked rough 😂 my hair was greasy AND frizzy… my skin def broke out and my legs needed a good shave after that. Not saying there’s anything wrong going natural and I’m sure your body adjusts… but yeah… I wouldn’t even consider myself high maintenance either but I do require maintenance 😂

[@chrishansen5784]

My body was trashed after 4 days of deep forest camping in florida. In sure we smells terrible as well. It was extremely fun though

[@ColictussEdits]

You go big bone lick?

[@aaronsloan1523]

You guys are friggin goals!

[@borisgonkov-we8us]

Me neither-that was on another level😂

[@kelseawebb553]

How do y’all charge y’all phones to use for the vlogs

[@pocasanchez]

I have a solar charger and back up battery packs. I also keep it off or on airplane mode/dim most of the time. Not sure if that's what they do though.

[@-desertpackrat]

I also use solar chargers, I haven't done backpacking yet, just car/tent camping, but I always bring two with me and I have my actual phone with data, hotspot and that I use to text and call and gps and my alltrails app, but then I have a second phone for photos because my regular one has a useless camera. My phones drain super fast so I have to charge them many times a day especially if I try to do any video, even a few minutes. So far I've been for 2-night trips without having to use the second power bank and the first one barely about to start dying at the end of the trip. Sometimes I also have my tablet with movies downloaded and can even charge that if it gets low. And a few times I charged my friend's phone because she didn't have a charger. And also at night because my friend snores, I wear bluetooth sleepband headphones and play ambiend thunderstorm noise on my phone to drown her out, so my phone is literally plugged in all night and that power bank still keeps going the rest of the trip. I also let them sit out in the sun anytime it's sunny out, or even partly sunny. The solar is a trickle charge, so very slow, but it works. And you can even buy just a straight up solar panel you fold up in your bag and plug your phone into and lay it out in the sun, and directly charge your phone with sunlight. My other friend came with us and brought one last time and I used his solar panel to charge both my phone and my half-dead power bank to full charge in about 4 or 5 hours total. Not sure what brand it was but that thing was killer.

[@madelynntobey6207]

YALLLL imagine doing this on your period!! I could never!

[@-desertpackrat]

As someone who used to have very painful ones before hormone therapy, I can't imagine at all, I just can't. I could barely do normal things most of the time, like walk to the store or even sit upright in a chair, my legs and certain parts were like eletric pain, no joke :( I'm so glad I don't have to deal with that anymore and don't evny anyone who does, that is straight up torture. Anyone who can do intense labor or activity during that has superpowers because damn.

[@maryburger1232]

@@-desertpackrat I was the same, I was so happy when my periods stopped at age 44 , I could do things the whole month and not loosing 10 days due to PMS and than bad painful periods.

[@LuckyHoney]

Such a brave adventurous people.

[@MartinEngelbrecht-ey3rl]

Beautiful souls so so so so blessed!

[@MissNikkor]

Happiness! Spent 6 days without a shower, without worrying about anything! No deodorant, no soap. Wearing Merino makes all the difference.

[@E3B2SLIFE]

❤️‍🔥

[@elizabethgodinez8012]

Oh no ! After two months my legs would keep me warm with so much hair 😅

[@eleanorslim1813]

Said the same... All work from home employees 🤣

[@DrinksOnCosby]

No way am I hiking for a week without deo. Dude must love the taste of the ocean 😂

[@Stacy-]

I was wondering about her period through this. I can't imagine having to do all that walking/hiking for months, while bleeding, and having cramps. My cramps are debilitating so I'm in bed the 1st day or medicated. I would never do this kind of a trip, but if I did, I would be taking a birth control that eliminated my period for those months.

[@colecole4638]

I would think she has to bathe when she’s on her monthly. Omg I couldn’t image NOT. Never heard of a Menstrual cup

[@lovein4k206]

Not everyone cramps or bleeds alot. Thats me and some people do and its doesn’t keep them in bed. You just got the rough end symptoms of a cycle. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@tyongsbith4046]

@@colecole4638 I assume you’re a man.

[@lovein4k206]

@@wonder12374 see! You are able to and some arent. I just don’t understand why everyone assumes every woman is the same like we are some packaged “vagina” and the instructions are set in stone. You go girl! I salute you!

[@Kira_Martel]

@@colecole4638 A menstrual cup is worn inside the vagina and holds the menstrual blood inside you until you empty it out. It can be worn for up to 12 hours depending on your flow. Does a pretty good job of keeping everything neat and clean.

[@calcontakemeaway9069]

I have the worst periods sadly i wld never be able to do this.

[@cooper4790]

TMI

[@PiXie232]

@@cooper4790 it’s really not though.. did you think that when the creator was talking about hers? Half the freaking population has them.

[@cooper4790]

@@PiXie232 do I want to or need to know? NO.

[@PiXie232]

@@cooper4790 keep scrolling then:)

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

My 2 daughters have wicked bad periods too. My other 2 have normal rly bad periods. I had normal rly bad periods. My 2 daughters could not walk anywhere for 2 days of their period, out on the trail. They live on ibuprofen. Round the clock. We don’t have another single med in the house, only herbs (& other superfoods like offal and aromatics), EOs & supplements. But we do have ibuprofen. Glad she do it. Even my more normal periods 2 daughters n I would not want to be suffering out on the trail that week.

[@MsGrindandFitness]

LOL I love how proud you two are it’s awesome! NEW SUB!

[@jerrodc85]

The air drying is the most badass part of this whole thing 👏

[@RandomImaginHtion]

No hairbrush!!! Respect

[@clairebearcheer4714]

HOW

[@NY-or5hh]

they probably bring a comb, minimal space and portable

[@CTA--]

I knew they had to be musty but they full on confirmed it LOL

[@elisejackson2854]

Same. Same. You can tell.

[@davekirkwood9076]

"Me neither" brilliant 😂😂

[@OldManRiv3r]

I'll never understand hiking, it's just walking a bunch with a mild chance of bear attacks. Sounds SO appealing

[@daniatocalife5138]

I wanna ask you a question what is the scariest thing that you ever saw in the wild

[@Bigbaymonstermare]

No deodorant? That’s love between you, hiking that many miles a day with no deodorant 😂

[@flowersafeheart]

I bet they just get super used to and appreciative of eachothers smells and pheremones

[@jonathantrudel9726]

Wow vous êtes super organisés. Merci pour les conseils que vous partager.

[@duckhats1188]

sister: HELP Me:Omg what Sister:I CANT FIND THE PLUG FOR MY FLAT IRON!!!

[@bubbles9975]

Boy, it's gotta be COLD 🥶🥶🥶 rinsing off in those lakes/streams!! 😅 Love your channel 💕

[@mollygraves5558]

Kudos to you guys… I wish I could do that and go backpacking, but I need my showers and my comfy bed

[@andrewstevenson9594]

Some great advice there guys - thankyou!

[@freshstrt3140]

You guys are absolutely amazing together. What a blessing to have found one another! ! Thanks for making the world a better place 🥰

[@Nofxthepirate]

You're lucky to have hair you can not brush for a month. I'm super envious. My hair is so curly that it becomes a tangled mess in like 2 days!

[@elizabethkeen7851]

Mines thick and wavy give it ten minutes (I wish I was joking 😂)

[@Chloe-dv9hf]

i really would have expected hair to be super matted after that length of time hahaha. i chemically straightened my hair because it tangles almost immediately and even so, i use detangling spray and use a wet brush and only really brush my hair while it’s wet, after combing it when i condition it, it’s just past my hips so there’s a LOT of hair to detangle

[@TheSiobhan12]

Same here

[@CrystalBbyUSA]

I have curly hair too and I would literally have to shave my head if I didn't brush it for a month lol it also seems like it would make your head hurt bc it would be so tangled

[@lepus6511]

Just had this conversion with my girlfriend. Really interesting. I have curly hair too but I can go a week easy without brushing (and I just use my fingers or a really wide toothed comb). Could probably go much longer too. I'll have minimal tangles that can be easily brushed out with just my fingers. My girlfriend also has curls and she can't go a day without brushing or I have to sit and help untangle all her knots. I wonder what the difference is. We both have chest length hair, similar curls. My hair is slightly thinner and she generally takes better care of hers

[@loreneknight9755]

I am amazed by what you are accomplishing! Even with the day to day hardships. Keep on clobbering it, you 2!!

[@dognamedzeus4063]

Absolutely love y’all’s channel. Inspiring!

[@norati402]

I love you guys so much, your lovely relationship is something to aspire!

[@harperchestershorts6436]

HOWWW??? I go crazy if I don’t shower for 2 days

[@sickphukka384]

Cause the bush doesnt have showers?

[@pandoraaaraseth1040]

That is the literal idea of mental anguish to me. I was homeless for two years, Walmarts have bathrooms and while I sink bathed EVERYDAY (even doing laundry that way), the longest I went in between washing my hair was three days and I was thoroughly disgusted by then. Body filth is the grossest of all filth. This is NIGHTMARISH TO ME. 🤮

[@MushroomCloudOfDoom]

I’m so sorry you had to go through that. *hugs* They might be enjoying this lifestyle, but as a kid I didn’t always have running water in my home and this makes me have a weird upset feeling in my stomach.

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

You were living in society. You had to appear and smell a certain way. They don’t need to.

[@sherylmccollum895]

I agree....

[@thissupernova6491]

That is your trauma response speaking. Heal it

[@urmother2.057]

Bro did not jus say me neither💀

[@j.suaste1483]

I would love to do this!! Love all your content!

[@Bestarstruck94]

You guys are amazing!! I love watching your journey. The one product I’d recommend adding to your kit, is Dr.Bronners soap because it’s all natural and doubles as toothpaste/hair/body wash, and a little goes a long way. Happy hiking!

[@brittanygarcia9641]

toothpaste?? really? that sounds interesting lol I’d never think to use it for that

[@BeatlesCentricUniverse]

Been using Dr Bronners for almost 40 years! Not too good as toothpaste though.

[@daiseyleightide7370]

You could use the baking soda deodorant. It has no smell. I couldn’t go without a hairbrush. You can get a comb or tiny hairbrush. Y’all are awesome! But hygiene is very important. 😳😳

[@karleyj9706]

The body adjusts to its environment! So many products we don't really need but we buy anyway

[@sunami2990]

Love the simplicity.

[@valentinacuadros6680]

It’s so fun to find someone who loves the same things as you! Thank you for sharing your adventures

[@neuerkanal398]

Do you struggle with yeasts infections due to not washing your underwear every day?

[@chisa_kitten]

Probably not because she said it's antimicrobial

[@gracel6206]

Some people aren't prone to infections. I've never had one, I'm 25 and I dont live a sanitised life.

[@mjoy4382]

You guys are amazing. You have the most radiant and infectious smiles! Always make me laugh and smile as I love the outdoors and used to do a ton of outdoor adventure, but have recently been in the hospital a lot. Note: If I didn’t brush my hair in over a month, I’d have to chop it off, it would be so matted and impossible to comb through as it’s long and curly! 😅 hats off to you guys! Happy trailblazing!

[@ferdinand.bumpliz]

I LOVE that you guys bought indomie when y’all are in town! Stuff is bussin, dare I say the most universal comfort food 🤙🥹

[@niqy9778]

I love that they prioritise what’s really important, such as dental hygiene, sunscreen and clean underwear. Furthermore they seem a really nice and well balanced couple :-) congrats, such blessings!

[@Vhukonikm123]

I know this ain't for me. I admire you guys so much

[@manstuff612]

Haven't shaves in 2 months your beard is perfectly lined up

[@justaguy8104]

Legitimately great tips for long backcountry hikes. Thanks y’all

[@Bliss20244]

Tried this when we're cycling around the Estonia, slept in the tent etc. But got depressed after 4 days because my hair wasn't clean 😂 so we compromised 3 nights in tent, woods, wild life all that good stuff, then one night in Airbnb or hostel.

[@Angel_HippieCityHealing]

I appreciate that they can do this. I couldn’t take not washing for so long especially when you can’t wipe after going to the restroom and my hair is so curly I would look like I stuck my finger in a light socket after one night 😂

[@rach3092]

I can’t even go camping for a week without a nice shower :-: these two are strong fr!

[@alksi1]

These kind of people, making an adventure of finding your partners privates and not minding it a bit, love it😂

[@Monkey-biz]

it's under the cup apparently.

[@drakep271]

​@@Monkey-biz menstrual cups go inside

[@mael2039]

Brushing my teeth twice a day is my priority too when I'm on multiple day hikes or climbs. I do also brush my hair tho and then keep it in tight braids. Nothing feels better than finding a clear, cold stream of water for a quick wash after a couple days.

[@00z85]

Braid your hair. Unscented baby wipes to clean the body.