Kayaking to a Remote Island - A True camping Adventure 

I recently moved to Arkansas from the red rock canyon country of Utah, and I feel like a fish out of water, a stranger in a strange land. I know how to survive in the desert! But all this water, trees, and green? Discovering your channel has reassured me that I'll have the hang of it in no time. Your vlogs are a treasure and a delight 💙

Great vlog you guys, can't wait to see the new camper ‼️😊❤️

You looked so happy. Hope you continue to do so.

So happy for you guys to be able to take this relaxing little trip! The sunrise was beautiful. -Hedy

I don’t know if anyone has said this yet, but if you let some of the air out of the sleeping pads, you will sleep better. I’ve learned this through trial and error. It’s just really hard to sleep on them when they’re completely full. Most of the sleep pads are going to have those baffles, but there are a few made differently. It just takes some acclimation because none of them are going to feel like the ones you’re used to sleeping on.

Even though you are a bit unorganized and we understand To see you back and how you are ❤is special

Exciting!! Can’t wait to see your truck camper. I think they’re the bomb and the best way to travel. If you make it to Washington next spring/summer you’ve got a driveway to park in next to our TC. So happy for you two!! Cheers!

I love to see you all in West Virginia camping somewhere. Ps I love your new truck man.

Excellent Camp spot! Great get-a-way video ! !!

Warbonnet XLC hammock. Super Fly Tarp. Hammock Gear under quilt and top quilt. Nemo Fillo pillow. It takes some practice to learn how to set it up and adjust everything, but I sleep like a baby and wake up with dried slobber all over my face, lol! Best sleep that I have ever had!!!

Love yaw! It will all work out because you have each other!

My husband and I are fixing to backpack the Eagle Rock loop so excited

You guys are living the life!

Really enjoy your videos… Can’t wait for the cool weather this weekend, doing some truck camping in Ouachita. 👍👍

Try some hammock camping. That is what we use when we kayak camp. Love the video :)

That lake is so beautiful I can see why you are both so relaxed 😘 Omg I am so excited cant wait to see the new camper !!! See you soon 😊 😘 ❤️

we absolutley love our Exped MegaMat 10 Sleeping Pads. expensive but very good quality, big, thick, and I've slept on mine over 30 times now, haven't found anything better quality.

I love the MSR they sell a French press for it also.

Love that lake. So stoked y'all got back out there again! Lisa and I need to make a return trip there soon.

Lol that was the faaaaastes loading up the truck and wow great editing on it as well.

I’m so excited to see the new setup!

Great video, the sunrise scene was really enchanting. I use the Thermarest NeoAire XTherm max sleeping pad with my Zenbivy sleeping bag and it’s super comfy!

Beautiful!

Fuel prices have made me leave the trailer home and forced me back out tent camping. Like you I bought all the newest little things to make quad and truck camping smaller and much more light weight. It was fun this last summer but now that fall is here and it's colder. It's just not as much fun without the camper to make life more comfortable. So I said screw it I guess I got to pay the high fuel price and only get 10 miles a gallon. Once you get into your camper I bet you'll feel the same. Love the video and your channel have a great day.

Gotta try “Next Mile” backpacking meals! Beef tacos r the bomb! Highly suggest Hyperlite Mountain Gear for a backpack. I’ve carried all major brands and many cottage company packs. Took the HMG on Thru-hike of CT this summer and it was awesome!

Sleeping pad recommendation....I have heard the brand Sea to Summit makes a sleeping pad that is durable, light, and comfy. There are other RU-vidrs that swear by them. I don't have one for when we car camp but do have a "knock off" brand that does a pretty darn good job. Hope this helps! -Hedy

Reminds me of the thousand islands in Northern NY

I’m from Genoa & was in Texarkana today. 👉 Congratulations big time on yall’s new camper ❗️ 👍

Cordy and Kelly Islands camping is so cool what a great idea on your kayk do you need a water sticker from the DNR

Ps… noticed your lights. I love these. Super light weight. Ariceleo USB LED Fairy String Light

Wonderful

I love my klymit lightweight sleeping pad, but the Nemo is awesome as well!

Cody and Kellie, so good to see the relaxed, happy look on your faces and in your eyes! I felt for you guys when you were in New York not being able to find a campsite after a long day of travel and having vehicle issues and just wondering what you were doing. Burn-out had set in and your whole beings just weren't your norms. Glad it didn't take long for that feeling of despair to turn into peace, fun and another great adventure! Definitely gotta get some new kayak camping mattresses! Just think how you would feel after a good night's sleep on better airs and waking up where you did in this video! So nice! Can't wait to see your camper! Safe travels till next time🌞✌

Flextail tiny pump ;)

that looks like a killer spot!

Roanoke, Va here

Awesome camping trip! Next week one of my friends and I, are going to Lake Ouachita. Be my first time going to this lake. Going kayak camping and fishing! Were is the best place to drop off kayak from the boat ramps, or somewhere to go to Islands kayaking? Going 4 days. Planning on to camp three nights and three different Islands for each night

Have you guys ever watched Mile/ Mile and a half, it’s a good one about hiking the JMT

We are looking for some good water shoes to kayak in with grip. And keep our feet dry . Thank you guys in advance. Love the show .

Sea to Summit Ether Light XT. VERY comfortable!

Love Ouachita! may have missed it but where did you put in? Gone in at Buckville a few times. Pretty nice. The campground is nice too if you get in late. Easy to get an early start.

I use a battery-powered inflator for my air mattress. Very small. compact & does a quick job. Can't wait to see the truck camper set-up after Kellie gets all her cooking gear in it. How will you carry your kayaks and bicycles??

I'm bringing some friends there to island camp next month. Which ramp/parking area do you recommend for convenient canoe access to a number of islands? Brady Mountain? Thank you for your inspiring videos and specific advice today.

Hi guys kinda new to ur channel, u said u wanted to go backpacking if ur looking for ideas heres one. Appalachian Trail Conservancy. I have never been there but i hear it has epic scenery.

We’ve camped on a island at this Lake many years ago. Now we live within 15 minutes from this lakes and can take the boat out. Enjoy!

Try a cot. They make them for backpacking.

Now if you really want a great nights sleep, get a lay flat hammock set up. Haven or Amok. The only problem is that you wont want to sleep in the truck camper any more!

Hey guys if you have any questions about backpacking I would be happy to help. Im from SW Missouri and you could say I have some experience.

I follow Kelly too!

Now that Florida is a mess where would you want to be this winter?

When will you have more cook books?

What brands do you suggest for MREs? It would be a cool video to hear the good and the bad brands since you tried a lot.

Hey! I have some questions!! Where did you put in at? I’m considering taking my kiddos with me, is the water calm enough while going across the lake that I won’t have to worry? How do you handle the bathroom situation? Last but not least, where did you get the fun string lights?!

Where did you camp on OUachita? Were you able to drive right up to the camp spot? I want to go there. Cant wait to see the camper. Went camper shopping last Weeknd too. Looked at the E pro and a passport.

Guys, what is the name of your favorite MRE again? Thanks

Get the cot that your friend had when you kayak camped down the river.

We are going to ouachita tomorrow and want to know which island you guys were on can you please reply to this comment and tell us?

Your swimsuit is cute, cute, cute Kellie.

Where did y'all park at?

So I'm sitting here thinking.....why bother putting up a tent?

😍😍😍

catch a fish.?

Those are not MREs

ask marr pose you ruve

Check out Dan Becker on U Tube he does alot of camping revues

What a beautiful sunrise, the tent with the view, the fire and even the mre’s looked great 😊 Great vlog as always you two 💜🥰

LOL it angers me so bad that you guys only got 63,000 subscribers you guys got one of the best channels on RU-vid and don't rely on raunchy thumbnails y'all act normal keep up the great content big fan

Oh wow, the water is pretty low, haven't been to Lake Ouachita since spring/early summer.

My husband and I kayak camp almost every weekend on some big rocks (well he uses a cot also) and we love our pads. They are going on 5 years old now and never had to patch them. They are klymit klymaloft pads. They have memory foam in them, so amazing... and fold down to about the size of your kelty blanket! Love your videos! Hope to find this island someday! Can't wait to see your new camper. Hugs!

Any news on if you are going to restock your cook book? I missed getting in because I was on vacation :( please let us know..thanks

You could always use your sleeping pads as water rafts. Thought about using a water raft for a sleeping pad, cheaper. ; - )

So excited about seeing the new camper. Next episode?!? Til then, be well.

We are about to make a trip from Louisiana to Missouri. Will be staying in our tent. Can you tell us which campgrounds in Arkansas are best for tent camping that have showers? We will be passing through Little Rock.

Hey guys, I use a NEMO tensor insulated sleeping pad, I went with the wide version because I am a side sleeper, and tend to roll. Went backpacking for the first time this summer and used this on a 24.5 mile 4 day, 3 night adventure. This thing held air the entire time, kept me plenty warm from the ground in the low 40's out here in the High altitude Colorado backcountry. it has baffles that go in small squares, horizontal and vertically, so that issue that you are having with those BIG Agnes pads wouldn't be as much of an issue, and the material on them isn't as 'plasticy' for lack of a better word. As far as a backpacking pad, I loved this one the most and I tried several versions before settling on the NEMO Tensor. if you are just doing summer backpacking in lower altitude, you may not need the insulated version, but even in the middle of summer out here, in high altitude, there were still glaciers and snowpack where I was. I've been watching you guys and Gatewood brown for over a year now. Good luck, hope this may help. For kayak camping I actually just pack my Sierra Designs queen air bed, because it folds up really small for an air bed, and I just bring a manual pump with me, worth the effort for the comfort.

You all look so relaxed and happy now that you made a change in your lives!!

Good fun!! I've been sleeping in my tent for the last few years 2500+days, I did sleep in a car during the Ian event!! Wouldn't have it any other way! PS freeze dried backpack meals are much better than government MREs!!!

We were at Lake O last week with you guys for the most amazing camping/fishing trip. Weather was perfect and the scenery is amazing. This was our first trip as we usually camp in upper Mi/Wi and you are right they have a lot of similarities with Arkansas. We look forward to going back to enjoy some more fish fry’s.

Nemo Tensor Insulated Xtra Wide sleeping pad, folds down very small and has internal baffles. or something to make it very supportive, is roomy so your arms don't hang over the sides

Hey ya'll nice island camping. Kelly Hayes is here in Florida she just experienced her first hurricane. I didn't have any damage but a lot of areas where devastated.

this guy Codie looks like Ethan Hawke of movie "Reality Bites"

I think with your talents, how about a DomeLife Mre????

Nothing better than that feeling of real alone quiet camping, it's fun it's magical ✨️ 💛 💖 ☺️ love yall

I live down the road. Great Lake, that time of year is when they drained it.

You guys are awesome. Can’t wait for you to come back to my home state of Colorado and see you do some backpacking.

Thank you for the MRE evals. Anytime weight, volume, or time is an issue, nice to have a tasty MRE option. Here lately, if I leave the yard camping, or get home way too late to think about cooking, MRE time!

I love watching you two. The way you two sleep next to each other in the tent is so nice to see. some couples sleep like feet away from each other. You guys bring a homey feeling to all of your videos. I am so excited to watch to next step in your adventure!

Changing to a camper will be a huge change for sure. I am looking forward to seeing what you guys get into next

You have found your way. Love it! 👍

I camped out on an island (getting the idea from you all). The bugs were horrendous I would set around the campfire to keep the bugs away. Then I went to another spot which was not an island Though I was by myself, and the armadillos would wonder around at night which would creep me out. Also, I found out that the eastern screech owl sounded like the whinny of a horse (I kept thinking there were horses nearby. When I got home, I looked it up and it was the owl.

HI CODY & KELLIE 👋 THAT WAS A LOT OF FUN FROM HERE . LOOKED SO RELAXING ! I JUST ORDERED MY PACKET GOURMET TO TRY . I'VE HEARD THEY'RE REALLY GOOD & TASTY , I THINK NO PRESERVATIVE TOO ! I USUALLY TRY THEM BEFORE TAKING THEM CAMPING PLUS MY GRANDSON LIKES MAKING THEM JUST TO WATCH THEM GO FROM FREEZE DRY TO NORMAL & DO EVERYTHING HIMSELF . WISH YOU BOTH A SAFE TRIP 🙏 GETTING YOUR SLIDE CAMPER 😉 BE SAFE ! HAVE FUN ! ENJOYED 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 THANK YOU 🙏 GOD BLESS YOU BOTH ALWAYS ON YOUR ADVENTURES 🙏

Agree you got to have a good mat for tent camping. . . great video! good to see you getting out and relaxing... no worries - Ready for that camper!!!!!!! We are tent campers as well, but admit we just bought a little tear drop and love it ! ! ! So get this new chapter started and we will be here along for the ride!!!

Ahhhh yes text me with whatever questions! We gotta go on a backpacking trip together!

I’m so excited for you and your new camper. Look forward to the walkthrough.

I hope you guys ordered a side door truck camper. So much better than a rear door especially with a trailer or a kayak rack or motorcycle rack. You’ll enjoy truck camping gets a little cramped at times. Hopefully you keep your trailer though you’ll probably need it. We thought we wouldn’t need the trailer either with our truck camper but we ended up purchasing a new small one. I know everybody’s different. Enjoy be safe love the videos.

We missed the premiere but good to see you guys back out in the kayaks and camping, xoxo

Awesome

I genuinely hope the camper works out but the sleeping arrangement is very different from what you're used to. I hope you two like being close! Good luck! Love following you.

Did the no boundaries come with a kayak rack? I notice there is one on marketplace with rack from camping world

That looked so awesome, absolutely beautiful, Thanks for sharing your life with us.

As far as sleeping pads that are super compact, we like both of these pretty much the same. Heading to petit Jean next weekend. Klymit Static V2 Ultralight Sleeping Pad TREKOLOGY Inflatable Camping Mat for Sleeping, Sleeping Pad - UL50 3rd is- FreeLand Camping Sleeping Pad Self Inflating with Attached Pillow. Don’t like the pillow built in… happy trails