5 Days Living In The Woods (with nothing but a backpack)

We trade our van for backpacks and spend several days hiking 31 miles through the Smoky Mountains along the Appalachian Trail. We camp in a shelter and later set up a tent, encounter mice, spiders, salamanders, and wild boars, and eat simple backpacking meals. We filter water, climb a fire tower for sunset and sunrise views, and reflect on how living outdoors helps us appreciate everyday comforts.