This is why I adore Luke and Susie, they’re so relatable and literally feel like I’ve known them forever! You can tell their so honest and caring ❤️ I literally sit and watch all your guys videos every night and I learn so much! I’m so very sorry for your loss ☹️ I definitely keep your whole family in my prayers every night!!

I've been watching your older videos out of order and knew what would happen, but seeing this one after the loss of your mother in law really touched me. Not only that but also your other subjects in the episode, your love for your kids, your appreciation for everything that nature has in store for us if we just keep our eyes and hearts open. It was truly one of my favorite episodes. Thank you, as always, for sharing your adventures with us.

You are the man Luke. Thanks again for sharing the story of your mother in law. Glad you have a family, and the outdoors to help you get through things like that.

Sometimes a getaway hike helps to center your thoughts and mind. Everyday is an adventure when you have children. Our childhood shapes our "adulthood" and our ancestors gives us our history. Thanks for sharing your history and experiences. May God bless you and keep you safe from harm in all your adventures no matter how small they may be. You have touched a deep meaning of life keep expressing yourself just as you are. No words can express the gratitude and honor I have for you.

Thank you for being strong enough to share your story. Another beautiful adventure.

enjoying another one of your old videos. i dont always comment. but hearing you talk about cancer. and your mother in law dying etc and being a fellow outdoors man and video maker of our adventures. i had to comment. i lost my dad to cancer in august. well before he died. when i found out he was terminal. i had to get out in the forest to clear my head. i had a hatchet he gave me with me. didnt plan it but i made a epic lean to shelter. and used it many of my videos. visited it snowshoeing in my video i made yesterday. but i built it the day after i found out he was terminal. finished it after his trachea surgery. then after he passed. i spread dirt from his gravesite i took the day after the funeral. i spread it inside the shelter on the floor. etc. so it is part of my shelter. just wanted to share that story. sorry for your loss. cancer is hard on a family. ok back to your video. hello from mt hood oregon.

Luke, you are an amazing man, for who you are and what you do. Your story of Nana hit me hard, man I cried with you brother. My thoughts are with you and your family. Take good care of everyone - they'll need you more than ever

I really enjoy how positive you are in your videos! They are a pleasure to watch. I head out on a two week canoe trip on northern Quebec this weekend and this video is inspiring :)

You're a good man, Luke. I know its been some time, but still felt compelled to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. God bless.

I really enjoy your videos brother... sad to hear the passing of your mother-in-law. My deepest condolences to you and your wife. Stay strong. God Bless. =)

this video breaks my heart every time i watch it. i lost both my mother and grandmother to cancer, and i feel for anyone that has gone through it

that was an emotional one Luke,proud of u bud.strength n honour,keep up the excellent work.👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

To Luke and Susan the biggest warmest hug to you both. Been there done that. So many of our love ones depart, sometimes it feel like we walk on broken egg shell. Sharing is giving from the deepest part of ones heart..

I enjoy going back to watch your older videos. The leaves in this one are spectacular. Thank you for keeping them up for our viewing pleasure 😄. You enjoyed talking more in these older videos. I love it! You and Susie are family to me. ♥️

One of my favorite and hardest to watch video's of yours. Take care buddy.

A fun video could be the 20 dollar overnight challenge: An overnighter where you only bring what you can outfit yourself with at the dollar store for 20 bucks. I did that once with some friends; fun times and certainly makes you plan and improvise more than you otherwise might! As always, thanks for the quality content.

You are so right about TV and games, amigo. These are addictions that rob people of life. The greatest times in life are the times of solitude and self reliance that come with hiking and camping... and canoeing.

Luke, I tell ya, I believe your channel is superior to the others, you've got such a great attitude. That really makes your videos are fun to watch and makes them very enjoyable! Happy trails Buddy! I hope you keep uploading!

Sorry for your loss. Thanks for brining us all along, for another great adventure

Thank you for being real! Yes, real men DO cry! Good and cleansing for the soul. So is getting outdoors into nature. Thanks for all you share! God bless.

Thank you so much for your honesty and love of nature your totally real and a healer

Really enjoy your videos. I realize that this is an old video, but I'm watching this just a few weeks after losing my grandfather after a lengthy battle with Dementia. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We all grieve in different ways, but hearing someone share their experience with loss is reassuring.

Greetings from the UK. Love your videos, very inspirational and uplifting.

I've been watching your videos for just a bit, but man, you are the kind of guy I'd love to go for a beer with. You are a good person, mate! I wish there were more people like you. And a jolly good video indeed. Thanks for sharing your story, I do appreciate it! Greetings from Czech republic.

Hey Luke I appreciate you sharing your experience with your wife's mother. It brought tears and I pray for your family.

It's nice to see that there are still some "old souls" in the world. Keep on rockin and rollin Luke

Love you man! You are brave for sharing all of this with everyone out there. Keep doing what you are doing. It is all very much appreciated.

Another great outing, Luke. Tomorrow is not guaranteed, so we must live for today. Prayers for Susan,the kids, and you. Stay strong, young wolf.

6 years later, I'm watching. Good touching video. Your a good man Luke.

I am aware that you posted this 9 yrs ago but I wanted to weigh in on what our childhoods were like. I’m 69 and grew up in Evanston, IL. There were a lot of kids and we would run all around everyone’s backyard until we were called to come in. No fences. We did love to watch a few shows on Saturday morning like Flicka, Fury and Sky King. It was great. Your observation about watching videos in stead of being outdoors is giving me pause, Luke. Love all your and Susie’s videos.

My grandma passed away this year and it was hard to see her suffer. She held on for 10 long days. I'm sorry for your loss. It's been such a treat to see your videos because it reminds me of my childhood. I am like y'all and spent it always outdoors. We didn't have woods near our home but the cousins and I spent as much time as we could outside playing. I'm planning to do some hiking soon and this is a refresher to prepare and make sure it's something enjoyable for my family. 😀

This video struck a chord with me..my big brother Ron passed away in 2009, it was 3 long months in the hospital...he was the one I did outdoor adventures with..every night at the hospital we would watch Survivorman until his pain meds kicked in. It was the hardest thing I have ever experienced. I am 55 and live with MS,but for the last 2 days I managed to go for a mile or 2 walk out in the forest at a nature reserve just on the outskirts of our city. Thank you for reminding me its the quality of appreciating the beauty in the outdoors. All the best to you and your wife...since this video is older I hope you remember your Nana with fond memories .... be safe and enjoy

I really enjoy this episode, I love the fall foliage and the beautiful trail. I enjoy your conversations with us and I especially enjoy you just being real. That may sound weird but some of these guys making videos are over the top. Some are very smart-alecky. I appreciate you just being you. Keep up the good work and thanks for making great videos.

I liked the video very much, I like all of them and have seen most of them a few times I grew up across the road from a wooded area. My brother and I played mostly in the woods. We even ate our lunch there, I learned to climb trees there also. We were poor but we didn't feel like it.Playing outside even when it was cold and snowing we loved it.Our mother had to make us come in and those were some of my happiest memories. .

Just the best and authentic vid! Not these kind of sharing the trip, the equipment, the trail or the the skills, just sharing the emotional background of the one sharing this vid! Great! And thx for sharing the person, the heart..... makes the difference!

Thank you for sharing your MNL story. Bless Susan and your family. You will have helped someone with your experience. And it’s ok to cry for your loved one.

Mr Luke I'm very very sorry for your loss it seems like you're a very smart and decent man ......i love your positive attitude keep up your good work love watching your videos and again my condolences for you and your Mrs and the family

The outdoors cleanses our souls and the camera cleanses our hearts. I'm glad you shared. Four years since I sat with my Dad as he passed. Love your vids and your honesty. Walk safely my friend..................Ross

wow, things got real at 44:00 didn't it luke. hugs bro. my mom died of brain cancer when I was 4. dad died of his 3rd heart attack when I was 1. tough life growing up being passed around like a bent dime. hugs to your wife too. this is another cool video of yours. im glad your out sharing your adventures with us. I wish you would do a safety video for us, covering things like how to pick a safe camp site, how to avoid widow makers. wild animals and potential "wild people" on the trail and how to handle them. these things and more. its a needed video luke. so many new people on the trail. new hikers, new campers, all looking for safe new experiences. I don't know of a video on youtube that covers this topic. would be nice to get this video from somebody we trust. just a thought.

Gosh, Luke. That's tough stuff. Bless you and your family.

Dance like nobody is watching, who cares, let her be happy. World could use a bunch more folks like her.........DANCE!!!!!😅. 🎉🎉🎉❤

Watched my mother waste away to cancer. Moving video Luke. Thanks for sharing. God bless.

We are set up to feel sympathy for others and to gather around them to share our love. Nothing wrong with shedding tears for another's suffering. You are a good person, Luke, tough and tender. God bless.

harmless little garter, thank you for not hurting it! they're so misunderstood, but you definitely understand them, if you don't know what species it is, go around it, and if you need to move it, do so with a stick, trecking pole, etc, never EVER with your hand.

Thanks for sharing your story. When my father died, Hospice worked wonders to keep him comfortable in his last days. That being said, thanks for letting us live through you on these awesome overnighters.

Man, your enthusiasm is contagious! The last time I was camping, I was probably no older than 14, some 20 years ago. Moved with the family, became urbanized, but lately I've been missing the outdoors. Thanks for bringing us along. :)

Hospice people are angels on earth. So sorry about your loss, and she's free, whole and happy. You are obviously a kind and devoted son-in-love.

Sorry for Suzie's and your loss. I also think you're right about the world being so bad that you worry about your children. Thanks for the adventure.

As I watched this I relived the deaths of both my parents. I cried with you because I know exactly what you went through. Condolences to you and Susan. You're a good son-in-law, husband, and human being. Thanks for being vulnerable and sharing your grief with all of us. I know you have touched many with your willingness to speak the truth.

Love these locations. It is right by my family farm on Rt 58… I love the woods in that area. As child I knew every trail, rock, tree and folks there. ❤️

Great video Luke, really sorry for your loss, I have had the same situation twice and I know how it feels. keep strong and all the best to you and your family.

We were pretty poor as well. We ran in the woods for miles. We knew every tree & inch of the forest. Every spot had a name. The white tire, the haunted trees, the tar pit. Fun times. Ah the lost art of play.

Sorry for you and susie's loss of her mother. She is free and no longer in pain. My condolences to the family.

Luke… You’re a wonderful son-in-law… God bless you and Susie…

Luke, I just came across this video. I loved the trail with the falling leaves, the colors, and your honesty. I just lost my 42 year old daughter to breast cancer. She fought for 3 and 1/2 years. I watched my son in law struggle and my family was together up to the end. Thank you for sharing your story, my thoughts are with you and Susie.

You needed this closure you deserve it for trying to make her comfortable. My heart is with you.

I’ve lost both my parents to cancer. I had cancer 5 years ago. A nasty tumor on my kidney. I’ve been cancer free since. I was honored that you shared your heart. I was thinking of Susie while you were sharing. Strength and honor my friend.

Nothing wrong with crying my friend it just shows that you have a heart, my prayers for your family, just remember to remember those that have left us and keep their memory alive.

Thanks for showing your vulnerabilities about your MIL. Very raw. 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

I have been watching your videos for a long time but I just found this one. You give sympathy to those who need it. Buddy you are definitely too strong to need sympathy. Respect is what you have from me. Thank you for sharing that time of your life with us. S&H

God bless you and your family...........I am recovering from surgery so until I can get back out there I back pack vicariously through you.

garter snake......harmless

They will never leave you, nor should they. Strength and honor my friend, strength and honor.

Your wonderful, so tough watching our love ones suffer and pass on, but they are not hurting anymore, keep her in your heart she’ll ways be there. I miss my parents and husband. Love going with you on your wonderful, beautiful adventures 🌞🌙💫

Hang in there brother, even the lone wolf needs the support of a pack now and then. God Bless you and your family! Feel free to vent any time, its part of the journey. Thank You for all the great adventures!

“Times are going to be tough, without a doubt...a storm is coming” I don't think you could have imagined just how correct you were. 2020, the year that just keeps giving. It feels weird, nostalgic I guess, watching videos filmed prior to 2020.

I have been saving this adventure for a while. No reason that I can think of, until now. I just saw the part about your mother in law. Very emotional for me, as we went through almost the exact same thing with my Grandmother. Her legs were so swollen and painful that we had to give her liquid morphine. She also passed away in the middle of the night in her sleep. We all wish you and your family the best. Also, back to your dinner. Couldn't you have cooked the meal in the package in hot water.

Sorry for your families loss man, prayers sent for you all.

What’s up Luke it’s Walker from East Tennessee! I was about your age when I lost my mom back in 2010 and I know the feelings you guys are having!! Love your channel and all the trips and reviews!! Hold Fast my brother

Hey. Luke I watch You All THE TIME I ENJOY The Hiking Trails And Beautiful scenery

All that mountain laurel is beautiful flowering in the spring.

My favorite childhood is camping hunting fishing hiking skating bowling swimming traveling and horse back riding but most of all spending time with family and friends

Loosing family is very hard and difficult to comprehend at that time. But your doing the right thing by talking about it, It does help alot. Chin up my friend.

Hey Luke I thoroughly enjoyed this trip with you. Beautiful Fall scenery and a chance to see countryside I've never been to. Thanks for again sharing about Susan's mom's passing and showing us how much she meant to you. As a Pastor I have experienced this many times and its always tough. I pray Susan is finding the peace she needs for this part of her journey, as well as you of course. I vote for you to come to the Pacific Northwest as well. I live in Oregon and even a small chance to get to meet you would be cool. Be well.

Hi Luke, its 2/2020, sorry for your loss, my mom passed from stage 4 lung Ca 11/5/1990, she was 53 yrs old. God Bless you and Susan, I have been binge watching you for a few months, love every video

Old video, but really touching man. Not all stories are fun. Shows you’re human nature not just nature. Really enjoy your videos! God bless you and Susie and kiddos!

Hey Luke, Great video and overnighter my friend...I know your not seeking any sympathy, but your campsite story about Susan's mother brought me to tears right along with you bro... Our loss of family members, is so tough for us all to bear during that time... And truly my deepest sympathies to Susan,you and your family for your loss last month... My family, I and our mother lost our dad to a long 12 year bout with altzheimers disease which led to finally his heart just quitting on him in their home, the end of May 2010 and my mother and I were there with him that night, when he blessedly just fell asleep and passed away... My belief and faith, like yours, tells me and comforts me, that there is more on the other side of this life to, my friend... I love your channel and adventures and learning more about the equipment you use... Your a very honest,down to earth, kind of guy and that is what first attracted me to your channel in the first place, this year... I am now 61 years old with a couple of minor health issues, but love walking,hiking,exploring nature, every possible way and chance I can get... A lot of that was instilled in me, at an early age, from being a boy scout, with an awesome scout leader in my youth and learning so many hiking, survival and bushcrafting skills doing so... We grew up, my four younger sisters and I during pretty rough, financial, family, times, but as you mentioned, we were always fed,sheltered and happy as a growing family... And growing up, my younger sisters and I would spend endless days, all seasons, of the year, with special permissions from our neighbors, exploring and hiking all over their 20 acres of woods and steep, hilly, property... We were allowed to fish or frog gig in a large pond they owned any time we wished and see beaver,racoon,deer and porcupines almost every time we went hiking... We all would imagine and imitate we were doing all the things Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn experienced in the book... :-) Just felt like sharing my and our story a little bit and our adventures growing up some, with you here and I apologize this came out so long...... :-) Best Wishes, Strength and Honor and God Bless You and Yours Always......Dana~

Dam man I'm so sorry for your loss. God bless you and your family.

Brother, you need your on TV show. Your videos are so much better than the crap on TV. On the lighter side, starting @ 56:30 when you were showing the inside of the tarp. Did you almost brush your hand over a spider!? I love your honesty when you talked about your mother-in-law. Going out in the woods is such good therapy. When we are still, and quiet is when we meet peace. I guess that is why the world is so busy, and has so little peace. Thanks for making and sharing

Dude, your filming and editing skills are getting so good!

I'm so sorry your mother in law and your family went through so much pain. I'm glad she is no longer in pain, and has passed on to the next life. She will be watching over you all. You are such a good son in law. 💗 My mom passed recently. I had a dream where I believe she visited me. She was happy, and she hugged me. I actually felt her arms around me. I'm so glad she is happy now, and still with me. I believe your mother in law is still with you and your wife and kids, watching over her loved ones, ready to greet you when you pass too. 💖🌈

You can't deny the spirit of the outdoors!

Good teacher and educator. Love the pink leaves. Heart shaped rock hard to find. Stay healthy and happy. Keep the adventures coming. Merci

Wow Luke, my favourite trip yet. I agree that a "spirit" from the bush recharges you when your out in it. Hope your family is coping with the loss of your mother in law, Thoughts go out to them. The countryside you hiked in this trip was stunning thanks for showing it to us. Cheers mate.

Well Luke you were right about what you said at the beginning of this video. With COVID19 the storm is here.

Brother you said the hospice people are angels but I think you were the real angel in her eyes.

I went though that with my Dad, God Bless you and your Family Friend An awesome adventure on the overnight I always learn from your video's

Sorry for you and your familys loss Luke. At least her pain is now over. She sounds like she was a good old girl!

Excellent adventure Luke...very touching story about your Mother inlaw...my condolences to your wife and you !...be safe bud

I feel you brother. This is the human condition. I’ve been through this with too many of my loved ones. I was right with you as you told us about your experience. We are all in this together. Thanks for sharing with us.

Luke, I know what it's like to lose a loved one to cancer. It's a very harsh and tragic experience. I lost my dad to cancer back in '99 and like you said there are things about that experience you'll never forget. My heart goes out to you and your wife and your family. I will keep all of you in my thoughts. Peace.

"This is living", indeed... Great video, thanks.

I lost mother last year, at 94 it hurt a lot, you and your lady have my sympathy.

Wonderful video...when you talked about a storm coming, with regards to the future, sent a chill down my spine....I think many sense that something is coming...keep prepping and living life ! Thanks for doing the vids....they're much appreciated and hugely enjoyable ! Educational too....perfect balance to be honest. Best wishes from the UK.

Luke, What a beautiful video. My all time favorite. Your humanity was beautiful. Susan’s mom is watching down. Wonderful how much you loved her. I had already forwarded your video to my military grandson who plays video games on his off duty time in ND. I admit that I am Trying to give him a hint about what he could do instead of wasting his free time. I watch all your videos and my little granddaughter likes to watch when you and Susan take trips.

Just watching this video now, you had some pretty prophetic words. You were right on.

I couldn't agree more with what you said about feeling energized by the forest. About how the woods feel alive like there a palpable energy that just resonates. For me I actually, odd as it may sound, feel like I've come home when I get into a forest, as though id been away from home for ages and it was good to walk in the front door and see the comforting and the familiar. Great trip Luke! Loved it. Be well brother Craig

Love your videos my friend. My heart goes out to you and your wife, you are very brave for sharing this part of yourself. Be well.

My neighbor flew from AZ to TN in February they got here Saturday he went hospital on Sunday and he died on that Saturday they told his wife he had colon cancer on that Wednesday, God Bless you

Really great shoot, and a lovely scenery. Regarding kids outdoor, there is no lower age. The earlier the better and becomes more natural. Just be aware that smaller kids (less than five years) are more sensitive temperatures and you need to pay attention to their body heat, especially if sleeping outdoor.