:: Gear List :: After receiving countless messages from viewers about supporting the channel through Amazon, I have begun using Amazon Affiliate links in the Adventure Videos and if you choose to purchase one of these products via these links I will receive a small commission which will help fund future honest reviews and adventures. The channel remains as it always was, 100% Agenda Free with no sponsored videos, no paid reviews, and I don't care if you purchase these products or not; you won't find affiliate links in review videos only in adventures. I'm going to do my best to put gear lists into all of my videos since everyone is asking for them all the time. For this trip, here are the big items that I used. Gear List : Fjällräven Vidda Pro Ventilated Pants : amzn.to/3ytuwYw Marmot Minimalist Rain Jacket : amzn.to/3wuGWh7 Merrell Green Jacket - Discontinued Outdoor Research Helium II Rain Pants : amzn.to/3bKRiS9 TOAKS Titanium Long Handle Spoon with Polished Bowl : amzn.to/3vcItrL North Face Ultra 109 GTX Shoes : amzn.to/3hSUEpK Sierra Design Flex Capacitor Backpack : amzn.to/3vX91gf Fjallraven Kaipak 28 Backpack : amzn.to/2TaxHEz Soto Windmaster Stove : amzn.to/3q0bDIQ Soto Navigator Cookset : amzn.to/3qs1KE5 Soto Thermostack Cook Set : amzn.to/3gV56wf Soto Fieldhopper Mini Popup Table : amzn.to/3jgMuIx Opinel No8 Knife : amzn.to/3quS4Zi Kershaw Cryo II Folding Knife : amzn.to/2Sej6aD Sportneer Chair : amzn.to/3vb3bbC Survivor Filter Collapsible Canteens (33oz) : amzn.to/3vTsiiN

Spectacular Boreal Forest. So right to keep it secret. Too many no longer respect nature. It would be trashed and destroyed, in a flash. Thanks for sharing 🙏🏻

yes go for it Susie, I really would love to see you and Luke on an Adventure together in a Van that would really be Awesome & thank you in advance for sharing on UKposts into the Secret Boreal Forest - Uncharted Adventure Strength and Honor 👍💯💖💖💖💖💖

Thanks guys. I'm a senior citizen, out of shape, and never been much of a hiker....but I love trees and love the forest. The way you guys filmed this made me feel like I was there with you. Thank you so much. Having been pretty much in my house most of the time for the last year and a half this was so refreshing. I could almost inhale the green and earthy forest.

I live in Alberta, Canada. We are going through a whole week of record breaking heat. The good news is that a lot of our forest is boreal.

Yes, definitely yes, Susie, go for that van! ...and that forest is like a fairytale land!

Wow! All that beautiful green carpet moss! Magnificent!

Van is an awesome idea; you can outfit it in so many ways and the safety aspect of being inside is also a good reason.

Nice to see you and Susie out and about, really beautiful camera work as usual. Love the boreal forest and you are right about keeping it to yourself.

It’s been in the 90’s in Bowling Green Ky. When I get to go camping, I love the total experience. I love sitting by a stream, river, or brook; and listening to the sounds around me. I love the fire and the way it invokes a reflective inward. Then I have the best time cooking on the fire! It makes me so happy. Sleeping is sooooo awesome when the night sounds are singing their lullabies. Thank you for all you bring to us and I hope you never quit

The moss adds a sense of stealth and serenity. What a find !!!

Go get that van Susie!👍 That location is perfect.💯 I can't wait for the overnight episode. Safe trails Luke and Susie.🙂

Outstanding to see people putting safety first always thank you Like and Susan for being safe

I had a 51 International Metro Micro van, went from Tacoma, Washington to Columbia, Missouri in the mid 90's. Awesome experience! It was sooo slow, and broke down sooo many times. Wouldn't trade the memories for a million bucks!

The forest your in looks stunning and the van idea sounds great Susie. Sending you both love and good vibes.

Man, a forest THAT clean is a paradise, don't complain

We have a great boreal forest here in Maine. It's called the Maine North Woods. You two are absolutely right about the van idea. If something hits the fan while you're sleeping, you just go straight to the driver seat and go ! When sleeping keep the doors locked !

I was up in cresent city last weekend. Temps were 65 with lows in the the upper 50s, every day. And it was paradise

Man what a gorgeous spot. You guys kept it very low impact as well, which is awesome. Nice job Luke and Susie!

Yes ... the van is a great 💡 idea... would love an van adventure too

A nice custom fitted regular van can be really comfortable for almost any kind of camping trip. 40 years ago my Dad bought my Mom a custom van for Christmas to surprise her and she just loved it! Me and my Brother would "borrow" it for road trips and camp in it for long weekends and it was such a blast. It's a great idea and it can be done for a reasonable amount. You only live once so go get your dream!! Love you Both!!

I would love to see a van, hiking, camping, backpacking, and Luke & Suzy cooking camping food!

Get a Ford E-series, parts are everywhere, or Mitsubishi if you want factory 4x4. Insulate the walls and make some simple drawer system and sleep on top of it.

YES!!! Would love to see you in "van life" vehicle.

Yes to the van . They are very useful. Great video guys.

I had a 1978 chevyvan G20 for 16 years, orginal battery, 15 mpg on highway...went many places, slightly customized...never packed for camping, just threw whatever in. Gave it off to my nephew, he drove for another two years before selling off. went to a pickup, only to realize the first thing packed in was the last thing to come out. I think you will enjoy the travels with a van, as long as you are used to low gas milage ...I miss that van to this day, and still long for one of the newer taller ones.

You’ll love a van. I drove a ‘65 Chevy van when I was in high school in the late ‘70’s. The stories I could tell. Holy crap did we have a great time.

The two of you are out often enough, I'm surprised you DON'T have one! Makes a whole lot more sense for you than a car.

Hey Luke and Susan beautiful Forrest thanks for sharing hope y'all are doing well much love your way be safe have a wonderful Thursday 💙❤️💛💜🧡💚

Holy cow, I love the little picnic setup you have

Thank you for sharing your trip. I appreciate how you respect and treat each other and the forest well. Van or truck. Great idea.

YES!! Get the van! Add a comfortable cot store your gear in a plastic bin under the bed. You have room to move around inside. That way the sand is not in your bed! And if you get spooked ( always park with the front ready to drive out) jump up front and drive away. If you're lucky maybe find a van with the tent roof extension. Loved this video and thanks for the gear links!

Thanks Luke and Susie. I hope all is well with you and yours. Strength and Honor.

I picked up a 1999 Pontiac Montana Van and took out all but the front 2 chairs. My 2 Rottweilers loved. The young one at the time ( Sheba ) would sit on top of my small Craftsman tool box with 3 drawers and a open top. She was so proud of that. The second Rottweilerwould sit in the passenger seat. Her name was Queen and she picked out Sheba when she was about 4 months old. So we are driving along and I passed a semi truck and the Van rocks all over the place. So I thought the van was coming apart. It turned out my crazy Sheba was trying to attack the Semi's. So all the way from Illinois to Texas that van was rocking everytime we passed a semi truck. She even did it in my Beast. A 2001 GMC Duramax 3500 4X4, 4 door, 8 foot bed.

Go for it Susie... my parents were van people when I was a child, and I miss it. High 80s here in NW Georgia.

It’s always great to see you and Susie out in nature and you share and teach so much have a great and safe holiday weekend

Loved the 70's

Susie its your choice. I had a chevy van back in day i made a permanent bed in the back with storage under it i Absoulty loved it. Go to a party. Had a place to sleep it off. So many positive's. many many over night/weekend fishing trips. Beach trips sometimes even just a cruise up north bam nap in the van. Currently 80 f. With 70% humity. But cooler then it has been

This place is beautiful, saw this place before in your previous video and loved this place. Still so beautiful, nature is beautiful

Would love a vancation... camping everywhere! Love your idea, do it girl. Enjoy life. Only once around..... would also bring my tent.

So lush & deep green. Such beautiful is God's creation for us to enjoy. I don't blame you for keeping it a secret. Please never tell where that special place is located. Keep it as beautiful as it is now. Thank you so much for taking us along. Lovely eye candy.

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! Yes, please keep that to yourselves! It would get destroyed otherwise!

Suzie absolutely - Van is a great idea, safer and more room 😎✊

It's been hot here!!!90s western NY here... but for the van!!!!if you mean like a caravan!!! Yes!!! Great idea

Suzy and a van... YES! A friend of mine is very petite, and as a woman that OFTEN travels alone, and wanting multi-purpose, she purchased a van with driver and one passenger seat only, (white, to help reflect heat) uses it "plain" as her daily driver, but easily stows a cot and mattress, set or two of storage-bin style plastic drawers, water jug, camp stove, ice chest, porta-potty etc. and has a WONDERFUL time "adventuring"! :D She added trailer hitch for towing small trailer for her off road motorcycle, can load bicycles in the back, whatever she wants! :D Everything is light enough for her to add/remove by herself, and after adding some insulation, she uses it pretty much year-round for camping, as well as general travel. It gets good fuel mileage, not bad for parking etc. :D

A van would be a PERFECT idea! You won't regret it one bit! I would suggest.. anything! Anything at all.

Had a van in the 90’s. Had a stove, ice chest, table and a hammock to sleep in.

Great idea, I e always loved the convenience and room in a van. I had an old Astro van back when I lived in the Midwest, took many great trips with my friends up north, around Lake Michigan, the Mississippi River, up towards Wisconsin, Minnesota , it was great. We had room to fit a bunch of guys, had great conversations, GET IT..

Love seeing every step sink in .

Oh my gosh! A van would be great!!!!!

118 in Woodland Washington Monday . Just fixing to have some coffee brewed in an old campfire coffee pot .

That is gorgeous, wish we had that in Florida

Very cool that you two can work in the "kitchen" together so well.

Wishing you all the best in finding the perfect van for Susie. 💯❤👍

Some amazing places hidden around the southern Appalachian mountains.

It's like I am there with you guys... I am always smiling when I visit. Peace...

Beautiful place for sure. Thank you for sharing it with me.

I miss my old Ford van I lived in it in the southern Rockies in Colorado for 2 yrs. Those were the good ol days

That place is beautiful Ty for sharing

I am glad you released a video without pseudoscientific nonsense for a change. This is a great video, and I love it!

Good idea 💡 Susie! I also agree with having the option to not exit the vehicle. It's important if you are alone and need a quick getaway.

A used ambulance is a great start to a camper. All kinds of drive lines and bodies to choose from.

I think a van is a great idea!! But I think you should go with an old 1970s Chevy van. Paint a mountain mural on it with the bubble window and shag carpeting. That would be so badass!!!

We have lots of these boreal forests. Thanks for this one.

I LOvE having my old 1999 Dodge Roadtrek 190 Popular. Fully self-contained, on board generator provides AC anytime I need it. Runs off of the vehicle fuel tank. Heat, stove, water heater run off propane. Total freedom. Allows me to take my dog and know she is always in a climate controlled environment. Check out the ‘vintage’ Roadtreks. ‘73-2002. The safety of being able to get to my bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and never have to open the door is priceless! My cane at a cost of $18,500 and I made sure to budget for future repairs as it is an old van. I spend lots of time in east Tn, western NC and VA. Handles our mountains very well. Go for the van! You will love it.

Luke, that would be an EPIC location to do a winter overnight bushcraft episode!! Absolutely gorgeous!!

The gnome forest! Loved it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have been living in a high top Conversion Van for a year now and I love it. So go for it.

That’s a great location!! Excellent! Thx 4 sharing! 👍

Beautiful spot Suzi & Luke. Would be fun to see a van on the channel.

I loved my 1970 Dodge B200 / Open Road conversion campervan. It had the extended height fiberglass top and was in really good shape for it's age. A runs forever 318 V8, with all the comforts of home. I would take it out for 1 - 2 weeks at a time. Kicking myself now for selling it. I could never replace it for what little I had into it.

Yes!!!!!!!! To the van!!! Awesome video guys. Forest was beautiful. Im in Lewisville and it has been so HOT! I was jealous that it was 55 degrees there! I’m ready for fall!!!!

Looks like your livin' rough lol great video 👍👌👏 beautiful place. Thanks for all you do!

Van camping would be an awesome addition to the channel's list of ways to camp. Really cool idea.

Susie's Van is a fantastic idea big thumbs up!

Great video guys! I think a van would definitely add an extra shade of diversity to your channel. I think you were right to keep the location secret. People can be trusted to be responsible. Strength & honor.

Its beautiful there! Van is a good idea. Safer...bit more comfortable. 4 wheel drive and good has mileage would ne nice.

Amazing Gem of a location! I would like to see what y’all come up with in Van camping. I have been thinking about that a lot lately as well.

Go for it Suzy, i am sure it will be a great experience , all the best to you and Luke from Liverpool Great BrItain.

from experience I can tell you that the "Sto N Go" seats in a caravan are amazing for both camping and then being able to transport things and people.

Back in the 90s I restored a '76 Chevy van,and I can comfortably say I have missed it ever since I let it go. For overlanding and car camping, it is definitely superior to a doghouse on the back of a pickup. Just for the floor space and head room alone. The only thing I would do different now is a 4WD conversion, lift, and a 3/4 or 1T conversion for better towing capacity. For SURE, I would do it again

Great trip! Love the spot you picked. Suzy, get the van! You'll love it and it would make great videos.

117 in Tualatin Oregon, our home thermometer showed 119. Unreal for our area. ❤️🇺🇸

Thanks for sharing this location with me. I am now planning a trip to see this amazing place in person.

A van? Oh Sweet! What a great idea !

Another great video y'all. Beautiful forest the way God intended it to be. Thanks for sharing

Wow! What a spectacular place! The ferns among the moss carpet is so beautiful! This is a gem for sure! Just let it be that special spot for you two! Be a shame to see it get trashed! As for a van? By now you've made a decision so, I hope y'all chose your heart! By the way, the Ramen noodles looked great! Thanks for sharing your life and knowledge! Love your journey!

Back in the 70's we took commercial grade vans, laid down thick padding, shag carpeting, wood paneling and big speakers. You could open the back doors and enjoy the view or close them when you wanted some privacy. Not too expensive and surprisingly comfortable.🤓

A van sounds awesome!

Mont Bell is another Japanese outdoor company that I have been extremely impressed with. Their clothing and gear is very high quality.

Thank you for sharing this awesome adventure and do keep your secret. It would be heartbreaking to have it destroyed or ruined by irresponsible people. I had the fortune of living in Japan outside of Tokyo as a child and I can still speak "skoshi" Japanese. It is one of the most beautiful countries in the world and my favorite memories are of Nikko Park with views of Mt. Fujiyama. Our maid lived in the gorgeous countryside and her home reminded me of the Samurai homes. Today, here in Richmond, the temperature is 94, overcast but feels like 104. Susie, a van would be an awesome idea. I own a 2019 GMC Savana 2500 cargo van with a 6 liter V8, not fuel efficient, but I absolutely love it. All I did was move my man cave out of my house into the van and it is super comfortable. However, with the heat I have three small fans and a Vornado fan to cool the back area. Two of the small fans are evaporative coolers. A Jackery 240 run my fans, a string of Luminoodle lights and a vacuum cleaner. A Jackery 500 (with two 100w solar panels) will keep my fridge going when the engine is not running. My bed is a Coleman cot with a Teton base mat to sleep on. I placed a section of deck railing over the cot to give it stability and keep a little firmness to my bed; I disliked the trampoline effect from the cot. All of my clothing and emergency survival gear are stored in two plastic chest of drawers. My rescue and emergency extraction gear, i.e. traction boards, axe, rope, straps, fire extinguisher, etc., are wall-mounted. My privacy curtains are camouflage and were made for a kid's bedroom. Mesh doors keep the flying insects outside. I made my own awning and supports are two Elephant tent poles. A rear foldup cargo basket carry a 20lb propane tank, extra water, stove and other gear; extra fuel on remote camping trips. A roof rack will carry my SUP board and eventually a Thule long storage box. Magnets, industrial velcro, cable ties and bungee cords will become your best friends. Many of my female friends out west are buying the Nissan NV200 and the Ford Connect model vans as they are smaller and more fuel efficient.

The van idea would be cool to see. Defiantly more comfort than the back of the truck.

Here in Ireland we think 71°f is too hot (22°c)

Trucks are for hauling, vans are better for traveling and camping! An insulated cargo van with an open space that can be set up in various configurations is very useful, while it’s set up for traveling you can access all your stuff while driving, if you get tired all you have to do is park in a safe place and go to sleep or one can sleep while the other one drives. When you get to your destination and want to camp, then it’s easy to set up your kitchen out the back doors and have a tarp over top to cover. Access from the side doors to enter and exit ,carry things in and out is much easier than crawling into the back of a truck! I lived this way for a while when I had no house, it was an enjoyable experience!

You guys are the best! I am happy you guys get how the Japanese embrace nature.

This is one of THE most Beautiful 4k video Ive watched

At one time, most of our Borealis forests were so dense and enormous, up here in northern Quebec, that even in the late 1930s, most loggers use to say that there would be enough wood to last us for the next thousand years or so. Hence! with all the industrialization happening overtime, throughout the years, many of our forests have disappeared and vanished from the face of the earth and that is a real sad reality. Greetings! and Salutations! to all the people in North Carolina! Johnny, Montréal, Canada 🇨🇦

Yes! Van would be really cool

I think if you keep it simple and versatile for everyday ppl it's a good idea. You guys are genuine, stick to that and you'll do fine.

That forest is stunningly beautiful! Looks like it came right out of a fairly tale. One thing I noticed and maybe just me, Luke, maybe pour your package of Tasters Nasty ( any instant coffee) into the up first then pour the hot water in after. I like how you use the package to stir though! Thanks again and stay safe and healthy!