6.5 YEARS OF FULL-TIME TRAVEL (Everything We Pack & Own)

Nate buying underwear from Amazon and carrying around jeans that are ripped, and Kara buying clothes from average stores, and uses a toiletry bag that’s falling apart.. is why you are adored by millions- you are just like every single one of us- minus the fact that you have a more exciting traveled life! Thank you for always keeping it real 💚

Nate being so playful with Kara was probably my favorite thing about this video! I love you guys! Not boring at all, good tips and a lot of humor! Also, I’m very sorry to hear about your grandmother. 🙏🏻

I love how Kara and Nate are I assume making good money (millions of followers watching ad sense plus sponsorships) yet they still live broke newlyweds from 2016 (using broken toiletries bags and brushes). It's so refreshing because it feels like a lot of KRplusrs do sell out, move to LA, and buy fancy homes and cars. I appreciate you guys for staying "normal" and realistic to a lifestyle that does seem doable for regular people... but seriously brushes are like $5 lol

i really loved Kara's honesty about how noone really cares what you wear, or that she no longer cares what people think, if she wears the same clothes on repeat. i love that youre also honest about the fact your clothes are not always freshly clean. your videos and personalities and energy you give off is just the best. thank you for the tips, im going to stick to black rather than trying to have nice outfits when i travel /backpack next!!

Kara, I'm pleased you re-wear the same outfits. Re-wearing clothes until they get into the state of Nate's jeans needs to be normalised and having guys like you in the spotlight re-wearing is only ever going to be good for the planet (and our purses!) 🤣

I love Kara’s “what if” tip and hearing that Kara gets talked into buying products at the salon just like the rest of us 🤣🤣

Nate carrying the jeans around the world is giving sisterhood of the travelling pants vibes and I'm here for it 😆

Hey Kara! I found a great way to store my necklaces when traveling. I cut a plastic straw into thirds and can then loop the necklace through and clasp the necklace. No more tangles!!

I’m a chronic over-packer, so I enjoyed seeing how effectively and fairly minimally you guys pack! *#karaandnate*

Yea! I loved it. My biggest takeaway was Kara's advice on the "what-ifs" and to leave them behind. Also, congrats on the Neutrogena brand deal! I'm excited you are partnering with some bigger brands, hopefully compensating you appropriately!!

I loved everything about this video from getting some packing tips to seeing a little bit into your everyday life! The most helpful tip was thinking about things that can be used a million ways like Kara's black sarong/beach coverup/towel/scarf... and the most surprising thing was that Kara still uses a toiletry bag that is falling apart, and Nate uses a "brush" that is literally just a few bristles at this point. You make things so relatable and I love you guys for that!

You two helped me decide to buy some Air Tags now and also, noise cancelling headphones with your music on pause is the best peace and quiet you’ll have on a flight. Heavenly. Great content 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

I loved it. I think my biggest Takeaway was Kara’s advice on the “what ifs”. I think it made it a lot easier for me to travel cause I’m going on a trip later this August and I think that’s going to really help. I also love Nate mocks Kara it is hilarious and so accurate. Also just wanna say that I love your videos so much and on bad days I just sit and watch my favourites meaning any video. Sometimes what I do is close my eyes and scroll down and just click on a random one and it’s always amazing. ❤️❤️❤️

Loved your "laugh out load" packing story! My wife died earlier this year and I watch your videos during that otherwise deathly quiet dinner times when I would otherwise be alone. Travelling to Yellowstone, Italy, France, Hawaii and Patagonia with my cameras and drone this year and will take your advice and zest for life with me. Love You.❤

My wife is a former flight attendant and we watched this and she absolutely loves your video ✈️ and we both laughed about the stuff falling apart and ripped jeans 👖 It just shows what you care about and it is clearly adventure and not stuff!

I learned a few things! We are getting ready to be full-time vanners (summer 2023). It really helps me set goals on what we should strive for because you’ve travel so much and so you definitely know what you need and don’t need. 1) Roll vs. fold - it depends on the clothes! 2) Having things for the what-ifs - just buy it when you need it. 3) You both literally have only 2 shoes. 😩 4) Puffy jacket and rain jacket combo is enough to keep you warm 5) I’m going to have to let go of the clothes that wrinkle easily. (linen!) 6) a black sarong is so multi functional

I actually love when travel influencers do videos like this! Helps people like my husband and I narrow down what to have in our luggage and backpacks, too.

To be honest, you guys don't need to be worried about making a boring video. Your personalities and the amazing editing will always make it interesting and engaging.

The real honesty of constant travel and being on the go is pretty awesome and I highly enjoyed your energy throughout this video❤️

I love that y'all are still learning things about each other! 💜

In a weird way this is one of my favorite videos with you guys, possibly because it's so honest and it seems we get to know a new side of you! Don't get me wrong, I love your adventures, travels and also the van (miss it!) but both of you are on fire in this! Nate's humour and timing is on point and Kara is always fun!

It’s about time huh?! Lol hope you learn something from our first and only packing video! We had a lot of fun making it, and even got to learn a little about each other 😂 (which is kinda rare for us these days), Sooooo:
Packing cubes or nah?
Suitcase with wheels or backpack?
Check or carry on?
Loofah or washcloth? ;)
Does your desktop look like Nate’s or are you an organized person?
Haha soooo many opinions are out there and we’d love to know yours and why 🧳✈️ let us know in the comments!

This is the video i didnt know i needed! I love all the honesty in the video as well as yours tips😄 from Kara’s clothes hacks to Nate’s saving tips. Also your energy and your videos are keeping me really excited about my own trips! Thank you for being my “go to” when I lay down after a long day to watch something ❤️.

I’ve watched this video like 5 times, so not boring at all! I love watching your videos of just the everyday grind or travel - travel day videos are my favorite!

Really helpful when Kara talks about the what ifs, because whenever I travel, I tend to slightly overpacked. Plus, knowing about microfiber wipes is something interesting so thank you for sharing. Also, packing cubes is a fun mind game for me, think how to bring it all as efficient as possible. Thank y'all for making this packing videooo

Nate is hilarious. I love when he mocks Kara. He is always on point. Lol

LOVED this video. It adds a nice variety that really showcased y'alls personalities (similar to the recent Q&A). Love the big adventure videos as well, but this was also super great. As a road warrior, I'm constantly optimizing how I pack, so I loved seeing this.

I've been enjoying so much of your content recently. I love how you have your differences in packing and can be respectful about it. I say that as long as you are following the airline/TSA rules and it fits into your suitcase, bring as much as you need. No need to compare what works for you against someone else.

Loved Kara's advise on the "What if" items. As someone who struggles with an anxiety disorder I tend to over pack. That thought process of knowing if you end up needing it you will most likely be able to find it where you're going is so helpful! I'm going to keep that advise for my next trip!

Love how much Nate's personality came out in this video! Love his sarcastic humour. The best tip was about folding and rolling and how different clothes work best for each 😀 thanks for sharing this video, packing videos are my fave!

I have to pack for a 3 month trip to Japan, I was really confused about the difference between the essentials and the What Ifs, You guys really helped me clear it all out! Thanks a lot! I have been following you guys for 2 years now and all your videos are so amazing :)

Loved this "real" packing video. I've spent months traveling on my time off and and basically live a lot of my time out of my bags. So refreshing to see a video that shows underwear over gear and packing things that make you comfortable and enjoy your voyage. Keep traveling !

I really enjoyed this video! First of all, you guys are hilarious and adorable, and secondly, from a person who SEVERELY overpacks, there's a lot that I can learn from this! I am the kind of person who packs 5 outfits for an overnight stay! :) So thanks for helping me recognize my problem, and my biggest takeaway was packing cubes! Brilliant! ;) Thanks!

I love this packing video. Most packing videos are so produced and perfectly laid out but Kara and Nate stay true to keeping it real. I love how you two are always authentic and true to who you are and want to be.

Loved this! I learned not everything has to be rolled, diva cup, and microfiber face towels instead of make-up wipes. I'm so happy to see you guys out and about can't wait to travel too.

Loved the packing video! Packing is my biggest stressor when traveling and this was very helpful. Thank you

All my love to Nate and Kara and Nate’s family in these difficult times. Safe travels to you both as you get back out there!

Hi! I love how Kara reminded us that it doesn't actually matter what you wear. I'm going through a minimalist phase and it's so true. It's also refreshing to remember material items are not where all the joy lies!

So glad you did this video! I'm always curious about how and what others pack. And it's especially helpful from two people that have traveled so much. I really appreciate you taking the time to do this. One thing I'd love more detail on in a future video is your take on suitcases, i.e., sizes, configurations, pockets, hard vs. soft, how many have you gone through, etc.. :)

The non-colored, only black clothing thing was what stood out to me! Never thought of the colors when packing for a trip, I usually just shove a bunch of different things in without thinking of what it looks like when wet, sweaty, or dirty. Great video guys!

I’ve watched several “how to” videos and I must say this has been the most fun and enjoyable video! Y’all just make anything so enjoyable to watch!! Definitely NOT a boring video Nate!!
Can’t wait to see what is in store for your next adventure! Continued prayers to Nate & his family!

You have no idea how useful this video was guys! I’m starting a year of traveling around the world in a couple of weeks. I’ve been watching you since day 1, and this video just made my entire experience of organizing my packing a total joy! Thank you so much! Big hug from Chile. JJ

I really enjoyed this video! I've lived on the road for short periods of time and it was really neat to compare and see our similarities and differences. But mostly I enjoyed the casual chat- style format of this video! Thanks! Y'all are so fun!

I appreciated Kara stating that leaving the "what ifs" behind because you can probably find it where you are was what I needed to hear! I am an over packer. I have travelled all over the world with my son since he was a year old. Each time I travel with him it is different than before because his needs are different as he gets older. Thank you for this video. It's fun to see what people pack and compare to what I do for myself. Safe travels!

Fold AND roll based on Kara’s scientific explanation! Also, learned the idea of the converter / power strip combo. Ordering one and adding it to my suitcase now! Thank you K&N - and also: sending lots of love to you both and to Nate’s family. ❤️

Nate during the crop top shots. I'm literally hollering. Yall are amazing. Missed you two!

That video was so much fun (and always so well edited)!! I love you both

I love thisss!! Especially the tip about the apple air tag, multipurpose stuff and black clothes. Really helpful as I Im gonna start traveling more.
Also thanks for being one of the biggest influences for me documenting my travels

Definitely not a waste of time! It’s your personality’s that make your videos so fun and enjoying to watch! Fun, upbeat, and clean entertainment is hard to find sometimes! Also.. its not roll OR fold. It is always both 😂 LOVE YOU GUYS! 🥰

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This video was wonderful and so helpful. I found it helpful when Kara said you roll or fold things depending on what they are and not to pack “what if’s”. This also really gave me a better picture of what your lives are like. Thank You!!

I love that you bring your noise cancelling headphones! I do the same. So worth it!! I also liked the “stealing shampoo and conditioner” idea. And the fact that most everywhere you go will have a refill of what you need! That’s always relieving. Also, you can probably buy clothing items wherever you go if you need them. Thanks for making this video!

Lets just appreciate that kara and nate take so much time on making these videos ! They are awesome on the way they vlog! It's turtelly awesome🐢. This video being long waited for is very good for trying to pack our own since you guys are pros :)

i was able to meet nate’s grandma while volunteering at your 100 country party. she was such a sweet lady, and it was so heartwarming to see how proud she was. i’m so sorry for your loss, sending lots of light :)

It was nice to see a video that brings us viewers on a more personal level with you two! Id love to see more videos about the day to day reality alongside the traveling vlogs. I think its safe to say this video was long over due and every one loved it 😁

Glad you guys did this. I love how down to earth you are as a couple. Especially with this glimpse in the life of REAL travelers. So glad 8t didn't feel like an Apple commercial or another "influencer" pedaling a bunch of brands. You inspire me to travel more, keep up the good work!

You two are my favorites, by far. You make everything interesting, informative and funny. My aha moments in your video were the tracker devices in each suitcase and that everything doesn't have to be either folded or rolled, you can have both. Love you two #teamkaraandnate

You guys are such an inspiration. You make me want to pack a bag and travel the world. Your videos make my days brighter. Thanks for posting videos

I learned that I'm way too attached to the "next best thing". You seem to be contented with what works, and if it does, you're set. Thanks for this content! Not boring. NO way.

I'm not sure I learned any tips per se, but your honesty about maybe having things that you don't need and that there are things that bring you joy whether or not that they are needed really helped. So many of these videos just seem devoid of joy.

This was SO HELPFUL! I’m going on a month-long worldschool trip with my 16yr old and really hoping we don’t forget anything. Every single part in the video was helpful. Even the part where Nate is in denial about how much stuff you help to carry for him! 😂

I have a black sarong I always travel with too! I've streamlined my packing list a lot over the years, I don't travel full-time but I'm team, carry-on backpack (Cotopaxi Allpa) and team packing cubes. I've upgraded most of my shirts to Woolx and am currently obsessed with Athleta Brooklyn jumpsuits. For body washing, I carry loofah gloves, for face, I use baby microfiber washcloths. I LOVE Matador flat pack bottles and soap bags, game changers! Kara, I carry a dry shampoos in powder form that lasts forever, I just periodically fill a little container and they have a stippling brush for application, Daily Dry Shampoo.

You guys are hilarious. You're like family chatting. I've got a wide smile. Watching from France.

The back packs look amazing!
I love how simple you keep your clothing!

I like Kara's "don't pack the what ifs" advice. 😊

My family of 4 are about to take off on a travel year, so this was a timely video for us. I appreciated Kara's tip about not stressing leaving something behind. I would also like to say that your videos and stories have made a huge impact on our decision to travel. Thank you!

ROLL. After 12 + years of full time travel it is most often the best way to save space. Cute guys....real cute. You are both fun, entertaining, good speakers and relatable. LOVE that Rode mic too! Thank you for taking the time to put this together for us all, well done.
We particularily appreciated and enjoyed the editing of this video. You kept our interest the entire video. We learned a lot from you there! Thank you!

Thank you for bringing us all into your very personal lives! Your packing chops aside, which are stellar, I am so impressed how you two live so beautifully in the present. You have no apartment or house back home in the USA waiting for you to return. You two don't seem to be mailing home stuff to someday go on a shelf in a living room. You closed your storage unit, and, aside from your van, your "home base" is where ever you two are! So, opening up your suitcases - your "home base" on wheels - and backpacks! was quite the anthropological examination into your lives. Thank you for this episode! We love you guys!!!

This video was great y’all! I loved the inside peek into life as a full-time traveler AND it gave us such a fun look into your relationship and personalities. Love sassy Nate!

Nate mocking you made this video so wholesome hahahah I adore everything about how simple you guys pack and how basic everything you own is!

I use matador Beach Towle (as a regular Towle) the wash cloth and the flat pac soap case when I travel and it's a awesome combo. 👌🏿

This was A.W.E.S.O.M.E ! ! ! So interesting, so helpful, and so fun to watch you two interact with each other.. Thank you for taking the time to make it. I like to travel minimally - even internationally when I'm gone for six weeks: I always carry on (had my luggage lost once a year ago somewhere between Istanbul and Budapest and vowed never again,) - I always bring my noise cancelling headphones, saline eye drops, and a cozy sweater/wrap on the plane. I'm a 90% roll & 10% fold traveler because I keep my clothes in my suitcase and like to be able to find things quickly, and I found a nifty little nylon mesh storage organizer that I use for my smaller items like socks, underwear, scarves, etc., which really helps. The only packing cube I use if for my shoes (I wear one pari and pack the other) to keep them from getting anything else dirty. Love my microfiber towel, my Grayl filtering water bottle, Bite toothpaste tabs (no plastic tube and they don't take up valuable liquid space in my carry-on,) Dermalogica Buffing Cloth packs flat instead of a scunchy loofah... the more I travel, the less I pack and the more space saving items I find.

Never thought of filling up goop containers with shampoo/conditioner from hotels! And that Kara mixes conditioners in them and it works out just fine. Helpful tip nowadays ever since hotels stopped giving out those little bottles. So thanks!

I think this might be my favorite video y’all have done. It’s a highlight reel of all your travels 🥰

My husband and I are travelling long term right now. You're making us feel better about the weird stuff we're carrying around right now!

I love how real you are. I follow a lot of very sanitized or extreme traveler vlogs and I love how down to earth and real you are. I roll and fold for the same reason, the best tip was the shoes. I’m an over packer and when I travel I always take hiking boots, tennies, my crocs, my crocs flip flops, water shoes, and usually a dress sandal 🥴🥴

That was so much fun!! I loved the packing video, and now I realise, I need to re-arrange my stuff completely. Most challenging is to get rid of things I do now actually need. Thanks guys💕

I’ve been waiting for this video for a very long time and thanks for posting!!! Love the “what if” questions on items that you could buy. Also, love the folding of items that could easily fit into the suitcase. I’ve found that folding makes more sense for me. Appreciate you both!

I have always had an either/or mindset when it comes to rolling or folding clothes. I never really considered rolling some things and folding others until this video. So thank you for that tip!
Also, I have been telling myself for the past year+ that I am going to buy an Away suitcase 'cause I know it's what will work for me and I know they're worth the money. Seeing that you both use them (and seem to be very happy with them) is giving me the kick in the pants I needed to bite the bullet and buy one!

I loved the packing video. I don't travel much (only vicariously thru you two) but when Kara said don't pack for the 'what if's' that totally makes sense.

I don't travel so I don't need a packing video BUT I will literally watch anything you put out. You're so entertaining ♥️💯

We’re heading out for a year of full time travel in January, and this was so incredibly helpful! The best packing video we’ve seen yet. Thank you for finally doing one of these!!

You guys are AMAZING love this video, none of your content is a waste, its all professional, funny, and authentic. Thank youuuu ❤️

I've been waiting for a video like this from you two for so long! So happy it's finally out. Also, one thing that made this video much more enjoyable than a lot of your recent videos (honestly since like 2/3 years ago) is that there are multiple shots with both of you in it while talking. I love you two together, I think that's what made your international vlogs special, and I found that your recent videos didn't have many - if any - moments where you two were in front of the camera together, let alone talking. Your dynamic together is special and I felt like something was missing when you two weren't physically together in the shot!

I loved learning more about what you pack for clothes! I recently travelled for three weeks with just a carry on bag and I felt like I could have packed better! Thanks for sharing!

This video reminds me of the good ole’ days of Kara and Nate’s travel and buddy humor.😍 One of the best videos

thanks for taking the time! Roll and fold. I like CLEAR packing cubes! I watched every second of it!

We’re on a countdown to going around the world for a year and our packing list match yours almost exactly. Good to know we’re on the right track. Great video!

Hydro Boost has been a staple in my toiletry kit for a couple years now. Has saved my skin so many times! Love that we finally got a great packing video! 👏🏼👏🏼

We are moving into 172 sq ft converted horse trailer and I have been purging clothes like crazy. This video helped immensely bc I now realize that I need to keep the things I love and the "fence" items need to go. I never thought about it that way. I rarely watch any video until the end but I watched this one! Safe travels and thanks for being so entertaining as usual!!

I love this type of video. Super interesting and helpful to see how others pack minimally.

I loved this video! The fact that you are over 3 million followers and still use the same toiletry bag, makes you the most down to earth and real people!! ❤️ I have now watched it twice!! And Kara’s “what if” philosophy is spot on!! Thanks for the video ❤️

I love yalls banter! The air tag was a really good idea! I also loved that Kara told me that if I was questioning it to leave it lol I am a chronic over packer and it really is a problem!

Great video. I travelled for work across Eastern & Central Europe for 16 years largely in rural areas so I was pleased how much of our thinking was similar. When I started we were allowed 30Kg hold luggage so I even had a mini printer/scanner and kettle. I tried to stick to carry on in the end. Must have's were Power banks, power strip (I converted an english one an put a European plug on it - made life quicker), noise cancelling headphones, so good I was always getting tapped on the shoulder by the stewards. I stopped taking real books and stuck with a mini iPad that had books, videos, music etc. A bag with all my cables and chargers. I agree with kara, I rolled or folded dependent on the item. Gross laundry bag is essential.

Not surprising, but the most amazing thing is your chemistry together. These simple videos are very entertaining. Been watching for years, will continue watching for years.

Man Nate is just getting funnier and funnier.... Him in the background when Kara was talking about her clothes was hilarious.... Like to spend that much time just for our amusement is awesome. Love it 😊😊

I love y’alls videos!! They have encouraged me to start looking into traveling more and explore the world!!

Definitely pro packing cubes. I use them even for one night away. I sometimes roll and sometimes fold. I’ve used them since 2013. They keep everything organized. If I’m in a hotel for two nights or more I always unpack. I unzip the packing cube and fold the top underneath and put them in the drawers. Thank you for doing this video. I always watch packing videos. I loved it.

Love the Q&A Videos and how funny you make them. Love to see the real Kara and Nate!!

I love this...Kara, you just helped me pack for our trip to Norway 🇳🇴 in two weeks!! What you said about thinking about what everyone else uses and that you can probably find it where ever your going was on point! Thank you for posting this!!